Ando Japanese Restaurant

Ando Japanese Restaurant Family owned and operated authentic, Japanese restaurant. Ando specializes in sushi, but also offers
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Ando is a family owned and operated, authentic, Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi and sashimi. We also offer a variety of other items including special daily appetizers, noodles, homemade Teriyaki, donburi, nabemono, bento boxes, and from scratch desserts.

A quick post today. Lovely tuna today, nice marbling of fat and bright, tasty akami. It has been a little while since we...
05/29/2026

A quick post today. Lovely tuna today, nice marbling of fat and bright, tasty akami. It has been a little while since we have sazae, but today is the day! Oceanic and slightly sweet, this firm textured shellfish is in season. We also have the highest requested creme brulee in for the weekend! Take care everyone and hope to see you all soon!

SUSHI/SASHIMI:
Sazae/ Turban Shell (Japan)
Aji/ Horse Mackerel (Kyushu)
Kinmedai/ Alfonsino (Japan)
Ishigarei/ Stone flounder (Japan)
Toro/ Bluefin Fatty Tuna (Mexcio)
Iwashi/ Sardine (Hokkaido, Japan)

SOUP:

Corn Suri Nagashi　$6.50
(トウモロコシのすり流し) *D
Hot, pureed soup made with fresh sweet corn, caramelized onion, and konbu dashi.

*available in place of miso soup with meal +$3

RICE:
Tamago Kake Gohan $9.00
Special free range eggs with hand shaved bonito flakes. From Tamaki Farm.
Available raw on top of regular or sushi rice.
Add uni and/or ikura +$7.50

SEAFOOD:
Cold

Hotaru Ika Shogajoyu
(螢烏賊のショウガ醤油)
Japanese Firefly squid, exclusively caught during spring season, blanched, chilled and served with ginger soy sauce

Bincho Maguro Ceviche $20.50
(鬢長鮪 の料理セビーチェ) *GF
Albacore tuna lightly marinated in a olive oil and garlic, blanched on the outside and raw on the inside

Hot

Namadako Kara Age $12.95
(鮹唐揚げ)
Bite sized pieces of raw octopus, coated in seasoned breading, and flash fried to a golden crisp

MEAT:
Cold

Gyu Sashi $18.95
(牛刺身）
Thinly sliced beef, served raw, sashimi style with a robust garlic soy dipping sauce and quail egg

Hot

Tori Shio Koji Kushiyaki $10.95
(鳥塩こじ串焼き) *GF
Flavorful, chicken thigh meat marinated in a tenderizing fermented rice starter mixed skewered with green onion and grilled over charcoal

Tanshio to Ninnikunome Itame　$10.50
(タン塩とニンニクの芽炒め)
Thinly sliced beef tongue and garlic scapes sautéed in sesame oil with a splash of soy sauce

Gyu Kushiyaki $16.50
(牛串焼き)
Angus strip loin marinated in a garlic-onion soy sauce skewered with green onion and grilled

VEGGIES:

Cold

Potato Salad $7.95
（ポテトサラダ）*Veg
Japanese style, creamy potato salad made in house with pickled cucumber, onion, and tender carrot

Hot
Tofu Miso Dengaku Yaki
(みそ田楽)
Two skewered tofu blocks broiled over charcoal with a coating of specialty, dark miso sauce

Shish*to Shōga Yaki $8.50 *Vg
(獅子唐辛子ショウガ焼き)
Japanese green peppers with a mild, juicy flavor bathed in ginger infused soy sauce and blistered over charcoal

Shish*to Tenpura $ 8.50
(獅子唐辛子天ぷら) *Vg (w/o sauce)
Japanese green peppers with a mild, juicy flavor battered and deep-fried to a light crisp

DESSERT:

Strawberry Rhubarb Cake
(イチゴとルバーブケーキ)
Vanilla sponge cake layered with a strawberry rhubarb gèlée and light and fluffy cream

Blueberry Crème Brûlée
(ブルベリークレーム ブリュレ)*D
Baked custard with a crisp, caramel top. Made with local, pasture-raised eggs and homemade blueberry Jam

House-Made Ice Cream
(アイスクリーム) *D *GF
*made with pasture-raised, local egg and fresh cream

Brown Sugar (黒糖)
Butter Pecan (ピーカン)

Wagashi
(和菓子) *GF *Vg

Sakura Mochi (桜餅)
Two pieces of red bean filled glutinous rice cake wrapped in a seasoned cherry tree leaf

Mizu Manju (水まんじゅう)
Red bean paste encased in a cl

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY minasama! japaneserestaurant
05/25/2026

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY minasama! japaneserestaurant

The rain evokes a sense of peacefulness as I start the day. I love the peonies and bright lilies that add a pop of color...
05/22/2026

The rain evokes a sense of peacefulness as I start the day. I love the peonies and bright lilies that add a pop of color throughout the restaurant especially on these cloudy days. A couple of limited items this weekend compared to normal. Corn surinagashi is back as well as HOTARU IKA. Desserts are fantastic this weekend. For those who love butter pecan, you have to stop by! We hope to see you all very soon and GANBATE everyone. Take care.

SUSHI/SASHIMI:
Isaki/ Three line Grunt (Japan)
Takabe/ Butterfish (Japan)
Hotaru Ika/ Firefly Squid (Japan; last of the season)
Toro/ Bluefin Fatty Tuna (Mexico : LIMITED!!!)
Uni/ Sea Urchin (Hokkaido, Japan)
Iwashi/ Sardine (Hokkaido, Japan)
Shima Aji/ Yellowjack (Japan)

SOUP:

Corn Suri Nagashi　$6.50
(トウモロコシのすり流し) *D
Hot, pureed soup made with fresh sweet corn, caramelized onion, and konbu dashi.

*available in place of miso soup with meal +$3

RICE:
Tamago Kake Gohan $9.00
Special free range eggs with hand shaved bonito flakes. From Tamaki Farm.
Available raw on top of regular or sushi rice.
Add uni and/or ikura +$7.50

SEAFOOD:
Cold

Hotaru Ika Shogajoyu
(螢烏賊のショウガ醤油)
Japanese Firefly squid, exclusively caught during spring season, blanched, chilled and served with ginger soy sauce

Bincho Maguro Ceviche $20.50
(鬢長鮪 の料理セビーチェ) *GF
Albacore tuna lightly marinated in a olive oil and garlic, blanched on the outside and raw on the inside

Tako Wasa $7.75
(たこわさ)
Raw octopus cut into small pieces and mixed with wasabi root. Served as tapas portion

Hot

Kanpachi K**a Yuan Yaki　＄15.50
(間八ｶﾏの幽庵焼き)
Buttery amberjack collar marinated in a Japanese citrus infused soy sauce and grilled over charcoal. Served with bone. Available a la carte or in bento

VEGETABLES:

Hot
Tofu Miso Dengaku Yaki
(みそ田楽)
Two skewered tofu blocks broiled over charcoal with a coating of specialty, dark miso sauce

Ninnikunome Itame　$7.50
(ニンニクの芽炒め) *Vg
Garlic scapes sautéed in sesame oil with a splash of soy sauce

Shish*to Shōga Yaki $8.50 *Vg
(獅子唐辛子ショウガ焼き)
Japanese green peppers with a mild, juicy flavor bathed in ginger infused soy sauce and blistered over charcoal

Shish*to Tenpura $ 8.50
(獅子唐辛子天ぷら) *Vg (w/o sauce)
Japanese green peppers with a mild, juicy flavor battered and deep-fried to a light crisp

MEAT:
Cold

Gyu Sashi $18.95
(牛刺身）
Thinly sliced beef, served raw, sashimi style with a robust garlic soy dipping sauce and quail egg

Hot

Tori Shio Koji Kushiyaki $10.95
(鳥塩こじ串焼き) *GF
Flavorful, chicken thigh meat marinated in a tenderizing fermented rice starter mixed skewered with green onion and grilled over charcoal

Gyu Shio Koji Kushiyaki $16.50
(牛塩麹,串焼き) *GF
Angus strip loin marinated in a salted sake starter sauce skewered with onion and grilled

Tanshio to Ninnikunome Itame　$10.50
(タン塩とニンニクの芽炒め)
Thinly sliced beef tongue and garlic scapes sautéed in sesame oil with a splash of soy sauce

DESSERTS:

Matcha Mascarpone Cheesecake
(抹茶チーズケーキ) *D *Veg
Dense and delectable cheesecake made with Italian cheese and supreme quality, Japanese green tea set atop a buttery shortcrust

Strawberry Rhubarb Cake
(イチゴとルバーブケーキ)
Vanilla sponge cake layered with a strawberry rhubarb gèlée and light and fluffy cream

House-Made Ice Cream
(アイスクリーム) *D *GF
*made with pasture-raised, local egg and fresh cream

Brown Sugar (黒糖)
Butter Pecan (ピーカン)

Wagashi
(和菓子) *GF *Vg
Sasa Mochi (笹餅)
Bamboo wrapped mochi with red bean paste

Sakura Mochi (桜餅)
Two pieces of red bean filled glutinous rice cake wrapped in a seasoned cherry tree leaf

Mizu Manju (水まんじゅう)
Red bean paste encased in a clear jelly

Adzuki Daifuku (大福餅)
A delightful chewy rice cake speckled with red adzuki beans and filled with sweetened red adzuki bean paste
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Busy week! Working on some short term and long term dishes(atleast will take a while to be completed). Corn surinagashi ...
05/21/2026

Busy week! Working on some short term and long term dishes(atleast will take a while to be completed). Corn surinagashi is back! And working on butter pecan ice cream and homemade umeboshi! We also have one of the best honmaguro(Bluefin tuna) that I have had in a while. Try the chutoro (medium fatty) part and you will not be disappointed! Take care minasama! japaneserestaurant

05/14/2026

Ando Customers,

We will be closed on the 4th of July in observance of Independence Day.

The restaurant will also be closed from Tuesday, July 7th to Tuesday, July 14th. Starting Wednesday, July 15th, we'll resume our regular hours, bringing you the same great food and service you've come to expect. We're thankful for the opportunity to serve you and look forward to many more years together.

The sun is out longer and the days are warmer. I really enjoy the changing of the seasons. Starting the week with some r...
05/13/2026

The sun is out longer and the days are warmer. I really enjoy the changing of the seasons. Starting the week with some refreshing flavors. Vanilla bean ginger cheesecake and shiozuke (pickled vegetables) hit the menu early this week. And many more to come! japaneserestaurant

I am a big fan of the Tamago Kake Gohan (TKG for short). It is an umami explosion with various textures and flavors, so ...
05/08/2026

I am a big fan of the Tamago Kake Gohan (TKG for short). It is an umami explosion with various textures and flavors, so I am excited to share another egg dish called onsen tamago (called this because the eggs were slowly cooked in hot onsen water). They are still jiggly with a runny center. We are serving these free range,organic eggs cold, with a light dashi stock, and grated daikon radish ( also available with uni or ikura!).

It is Mother's Day weekend and we have a wide array of desserts for all those moms out there dining with us! And lastly, a thank you to my mom (Keiko Ando) for being Superwoman! Owning a business, taking care of kids and house is not an easy task. Take care everyone! GANBATE!

SUSHI/SASHIMI:
Shime Saba/ Pickled Mackerel (Japan)
Iwashi/ Sardine (Japan)
Kinmedai/ Alfonsino (Japan)
Katsuo/ Bonito (Japan)
Aji/ Horse mackerel (Kyushu, Japan)
Shima Aji/ Yellowjack (Japan)
Uni/ Sea Urchin (Hokkaido, Japan)

EGG Specialities:
Tamago Kake Gohan $8.50
(玉子かけご飯）*GF
Special free range eggs with hand shaved bonito flakes.
From Tamaki Farm.
Available raw on top of regular or sushi rice.
Add uni or ikura +$7.50

Onsen Tamago　$
(温泉卵)
Free range, organic egg gently cooked with dashi . Served cold.
Add uni or ikura +$7.50

MEAT:
Cold

Gyu Sashi $18.95
(牛刺身）
Thinly sliced beef, served raw, sashimi style with a robust garlic soy dipping sauce and quail egg

Hot

Gyu Suji　$15.00
(牛すじ煮込み)
Tender beef and beef tendon stew in a rich soy sauce with onion and yam noodles. Available as donburi
(optional: raw egg yolk +$ 2 )

Gyu Miso Kushiyaki $16.50
(牛味噌串焼き)
Angus strip loin marinated in a miso-peanut sauce skewered with onion and grilled

Tori Shio Koji Kushiyaki (鳥塩こじ串焼き) $10.95
Flavorful, chicken thigh meat marinated in a tenderizing fermented rice starter mixed skewered with green onion and grilled over charcoal

VEGETABLES:

Cold

Broccolini Karashijoyu　$7.50
(スティックセニョールのカラシ醤油)
Fresh broccoli rabe and baby broccoli blanched, chilled, and served with a spicy mustard and soy sauce dressing

Hot

Yasai Korokke　$8.95
(野菜コロッケ) *D
Vegetable croquettes made with potato, caramelized onion, asparagus, carrot, and corn panko breaded and deep fried

Atsu Age Dofu $7.95
（厚揚げ度ふ) *GF *Vg
Tofu flash fried to a golden crisp, served with freshly grated ginger and chopped scallions

SEAFOOD:
Cold

Bincho Maguro Ceviche $20.50
(鬢長鮪 の料理セビーチェ)
Albacore tuna lightly marinated in a olive oil and garlic, blanched on the outside and raw on the inside

Hot

Saba Nanban　$12.50
(鯖南蛮)
Mackerel fillet dusted with potato starch and flash fried, then coated with a tangy sauce and vegetable medley

Hirame Fry $8.50
(魚平フライ)
Flounder panko breaded and fried. Served with homemade tartar sauce and cabbage

Maguro Sanshō 　
$13.95 (shareable)/ $7.00 (personal)
(鮪山椒)
Grilled tuna, marinated with Japanese Green peppercorns, shredded and tossed with sliced onion, olive oil, lemon, and ginger

DESSERT:

Matcha Crepe
(抹茶クレープ) *D
Thin, delicate pancake wrapped around creamy, green tea custard and whipped cream Topped with fresh cream and berries

Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
(チョコレートチーズケーキ)*D
Smooth and luscious cheesecake made with Italian cheese and very dark chocolate set atop a buttery, shortcake crust

House-Made Ice Cream
(アイスクリーム) *D *GF
*made with pasture-raised, local egg and fresh cream

Brown Sugar (黒糖)
MATCHA (抹茶）
Strawberry Rhubarb (苺とルバーブ）

Wagashi
(和菓子) *GF *Vg
Sasa Mochi (笹餅)
Bamboo wrapped mochi with red bean paste

Sakura Mochi (桜餅)
Two pieces of red bean filled glutinous rice cake wrapped in a seasoned cherry tree leaf

Mizu Manju (水まんじゅう)
Red bean paste encased in a clear jelly

Adzuki Daifuku (大福餅)
A delightful chewy rice cake speckled with red adzuki beans and filled with sweetened red adzuki bean paste
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Ready for the Mother’s Day weekend, complete with Dark Chocolate Cheesecake and some special fish from Japan! Many more ...
05/08/2026

Ready for the Mother’s Day weekend, complete with Dark Chocolate Cheesecake and some special fish from Japan! Many more tasty treats as well. Seats are dwindling, so please make a reservation if you want to stop in! Happy early Mother’s Day and GANBATE! japaneserestaurant

Pretty flowers!!!!
05/06/2026

Pretty flowers!!!!

What a weekend we had. Thank you for all those who celebrated your birthdays, anniversaries and special days with us. As...
05/04/2026

What a weekend we had. Thank you for all those who celebrated your birthdays, anniversaries and special days with us. As an independent restaurant, we are truly grateful for the new and old regulars who have visited us over the years. As my mom always says. Kansha desu!!!

Address

11255 Reed Hartman Highway
Blue Ash, OH
45241

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+15139540041

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