HAMACHI KAMA This is a great plate for anyone who wants a cooked item, and a treat to a sushi connoisseur. It is the shoulders and front fins of the yellowtail fish (hamachi). They are oven roasted, served with eel sauce and an additional special spicy sauce on the side, and garnished with sesame seed. The meat of the fish is soft, tasty, and succulent. Absolutely worthwhile!

A rare treat, this appetizer is not always available, so be sure to ask for it. Hamachi- Kama is not in the regular menu. Goes great with either white or red wine.

Wasabi The scientific name of this plant is Wasabia Japonica. Sometimes called the "Japanese horseradish", this plant is original of Japan and can be found growing naturally at the edge of river streams. It requires lots of water for its cultivation.

What you are served in a Japanese Restaurant is a paste made from grated wasabi root. In Japan it is customary to grate the wasabi on a grater made of shark skin. The wasabi paste used in Japanese restaurants in the US is actually a "westernized" version of wasabi.

Shiso This leaf is a staple of Japanese cuisine. A member of the mint herb family, it is known as Perilla Japonica or Shiso. Our sushi chefs also call it "Oba". It has anti-inflammatory properties and is considered by many as an important part of the sushi culture.

It is not always available,since it is seasonal, but ask for it and we will be glad to provide it, or it will be part of your plate. It is usually served with Sashimi. Most sushi connoisseurs will take a sushi roll or a sashimi piece with a small bite of the shiso leaf... try it. Some others will even try ginger and shiso together! It is a fun flavor to add to your plate!

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June Happy Hour Special: We continue to offer the best quality in Japanese food at affordable prices. In fact, Kyoto continues to be the best value for sushi in town!. Happy Hour prices will be in effect all day during this month.

This month, regular rolls will be priced at $3.95, and our gourmet rolls at $4.95.

Hot sake is $2.95 during Happy Hour! Kendall Jackson, Chateau St. Jean, and Clos du Bois wines, will sell by the glass at $5.95, or at $24.95 per bottle. and Chateau St Jean and Clos du Bois (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) at $6.95 per glass and $26.95 per bottle. These prices will be in effect from noon to 9PM everyday (1PM-9PM on Sunday) Ohio beverages law prevent us from offering Happy Hour prices on alcoholic beverages after 9PM.