Nippon Menu (Update 2025)
Nippon, a Japanese sushi bar located on 155 E 52nd St, New York, offers a wide range of appetizers, entrees, and original soba salads. With options like Agedashi Tofu, Beef Negimayaki, and Shrimp Tenju, the menu caters to both meat lovers and vegetarians. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a great spot for a casual meal or a special occasion. Standout dishes like the Original Soba Salad and Beef Sukiyaki showcase the restaurant's commitment to traditional Japanese flavors. The reviews praise the attentive service, authentic atmosphere, and unique offerings like Fugu sashimi and Matsutake grilled tempura. While some find the prices on the higher side, the overall experience at Nippon is deemed worth it for those seeking a delightful and peaceful dining experience with top-notch Japanese cuisine.
APPETIZERS
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried, house-made tofu served in a savory, slightly sweet sauce made with dashi broth
Beef Negimayaki Appetizer
Thinly sliced beef rolled with green onions and then pan-seared to perfection
Beef Oroshi Appetizer (3 pcs)
Sauted thin sliced beef with grated daikon radish sauce. 3pcs
Eggplant with Nanban Miso
Fried eggplant topped with sweet and tangy nanban miso sauce
Gomaae
Boiled spinach tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing
Grilled Black Cod with saikyo miso
Broiled saikyo-Miso Cured Black Cod as a traditional Japanese dish
Hijiki
Traditional Japanese dish consisting of hijiki seaweed simmered with various vegetables
Mozzarella Agedashi
A delightful fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors: deep fried mozzarella served in savory, slightly sweet sauce made with dashi broth
Organic Edamame
Organic steamed soybean pods lightly seasoned with sea salt
Sashimi Assortment (Small)
Itamae's selection of the day. 4 types of fish 8 pieces in total. including Tuna, Salmon, scallop, yellowtail or kanpachi
Shishito Peppers
Flash fried small, mild chili peppers tossed with sea salt
Tempura (Small)
Lightly battered and perfectly fried shrimp, whitefish and vegetables, served with a dipping sauce
Tofu with Nanban Miso
Fresh, house-made tofu topped with sweet and tangy nanban miso sauce
Original Soba Salad
Cold house-made soba(buckwheat) noodles served with a variety of locally-grown, organic vegetables and a tangy dressing
Tofu Soba Salad
With our house-made fresh tofu
Chicken Soba Salad
With hand-pulled, oven roasted chicken breasts
Beef Soba Salad
With thinly sliced and pan-seared rib eye beef, a Nippon classic
Salmon Soba Salad
With salmon sashimi
ORIGINAL SOBA SALAD
ENTREES
Beef Sukiyaki (Small)
A traditional Japanese hot pot dish, with thinly sliced premium beef and fresh vegetables, in a rich, savory-sweet broth with a side of rice
Beef Sukiyaki (Large)
A traditional Japanese hot pot dish, with thinly sliced premium beef and fresh vegetables, in a rich, savory-sweet broth with a side of rice. For additional hungry mouths (or just bigger appetite)
Chicken Karaage
A Japanese fried chicken. The perfect balance of crispy light batter and juicy, tender chicken, served with a side of rice.
Eel Unaju
Tender caramelized grilled eel (unagi) served over a bed of rice and topped with a savory sauce. Paired with a side of Japanese pickles
Nippon Original Beef Curry
Japanese home style curry rice: recipe compliments of former Yankee star Hideki Matsui's mom
Salmon Teriyaki
Grilled salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, accompanied with a side of rice
Shrimp Tenju
Assorted shrimp and vegetable tempura dipped in lightly sweet "tentsuyu" sauce then placed on a bowl of steamed rice
Tempura (Large)
Entre portion of freshly fried assorted tempura. Served with Tentsuyu sauce and white rice
Tonkatsu
Flavorful pork tenderloin coated in a light and crispy panko breadcrumb crust, fried to golden perfection. Served with white rice
Shokado Bento
A perfectly balanced combination of grilled salmon, chicken karaage, fluffy steamed rice, and various side dishes: our take on the ever-popular "between acts" lunchbox served at Kabuki and Noh performances since the Edo Period
SPECIAL BENTO BOX
SOBA & UDON
Kake Soba (Hot)
Classic Japanese noodle dish that featuring buckwheat noodles served in a hot and savory broth
Kake Udon (Hot)
Thick, chewy wheat noodles in a hot and savory broth
Kamo Seiro Soba
House-made soba served with a rich and savory-sweet dipping sauce with tender slices of duck breasts
Kitsune Soba (Hot)
Traditional soba noodles served in a hot and savory broth with fried tofu, known as "aburaage"
Kitsune Udon (Hot)
Traditional udon noodles served in a hot and savory broth with fried tofu, known as "aburaage"
Nabeyaki Udon
Thick, chewy wheat noodles in a hot and savory broth with egg, shiitake mushroom, scallion. Served with Shrimp and vegetable tempura on the side.
Tantan Tsukemen
House-made soba with a spicy and savory sesame dipping sauce (VEGAN)
Tempura Soba (Hot)
Buckwheat noodles in a hot and savory broth accompanied by shrimp and vegetable tempura
Tempura Udon (Hot)
Udon in hot broth with shrimp and vegetable tempura on the side
Zaru Soba (Cold)
Cold house-made soba with dipping sauce served with wasabi and green onion
Zaru Soba with Tempura
Cold house-made soba accompanied by shrimp and vegetable tempura
Futomaki with Eel
Thick sushi roll packed with grilled eel, egg, kanpyo and vegetables
Chirashi Sushi
Sushi rice topped with an assortment of fresh sashimi and other garnishes
New Yorker Sushi
Chef's choice of 8 nigiri pieces and 1 roll
Sashimi assortment (Large)
Itamae's selection of the day. 6-7 types of fish 15 pieces in total. including Tuna, Salmon, scallop, yellowtail or kanpachi. Served with a side of rice
SUSHI BAR ENTREES
NIGIRI SUSHI (1 piece per order)
Shrimp (Boiled) Sushi
A classic Edomae nigiri
Eel Sushi
Unagi (freshwater eel)
Salmon Sushi
A perennial favorite
Tuna Sushi
Blue fin Maguro
Chutoro Sushi
Moderately fatty tuna
Ikura Sushi
Salmon roe from Hokkaido, Japan
Tamago Sushi
Classic Edomae tamagoyaki
Inari Sushi
Slightly sweet and savory fried tofu skin pouches stuffed with sushi rice
Uni Sushi
California sea urchin
Scallop Sushi
Scallop from Hokkaido, Japan
Yellowtail Sushi
Delicate texture and rich flavor, imported from Japan
Octopus Sushi
Tako. Hand-selected for its freshness and tender texture
Avocado Roll
Creamy avocado wrapped in delicate seaweed and sushi rice
California Roll
Imitation crab meat and avocado
Cucumber Roll
"Kappa-maki" Popular and refreshing choice, especially for vegetarians
Eel Roll
Unagi(freshwater eel)
Eel Cucumber Roll
Combines the texture of savory grilled eel with the crunchiness of fresh cucumber
Eel Avocado Roll
A perfect combination of the rich, buttery flavor of eel with the creamy texture of avocado
Negitoro Roll
Blend of rich, buttery tuna belly and fresh green onions
Salmon Roll
A timeless classic
Salmon Avocado Roll
A Westernized classic
Spicy Salmon Roll
With spicy mayo sauce
Spicy Tuna Roll
With spicy mayo sauce
Tuna Roll
"Tekka-maki," a classic Japanese standby
Shrimp Tempura Roll
A classic of contrasting textures: crunchy tempura, rice and nori
Scallop Roll
Scallop from Hokkaido, Japan
Vegetable Roll
Itamae's selection of fresh vegetable of the day
Yellowtail Roll
Delicate texture and rich flavor, imported from Japan
Yellowtail Cucumber Roll
Premium yellowtail meet the crisp freshness of cucumber
Yellowtail Scallion Roll
Our take on the negi roll using yellowtail
SUSHI ROLLS (6 pieces)
SASHIMI (1 piece per order)
Botan Shrimp Sashimi
A perfect balance of sweetness and umami
Fluke Sashimi
Mild, sweet taste and tender, buttery flesh
Mackerel Sashimi
Delicate, flavorful and packed with omega-3 fatty acids
Octopus Sashimi
Tako. Hand-selected for its freshness and tender texture
Salmon Sashimi
Buttery texture and delicate flavor
Ikura Sashimi
Salmon roe from Hokkaido, Japan
Scallop Sashimi
Hotate from Hokkaido, Japan
Uni Sashimi
California sea urchin
Tuna Sashimi
Blue fin Maguro
Chutoro Sashimi
Moderately fatty tuna
Yellowtail Sashimi
Hamachi. Imported from Japan, a rich, buttery texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor
Japanese Snapper Sashimi
Madai. Mild sweetness and hint of brininess, a true delicacy
Amberjack Sashimi
Kanpachi. Premium, delicate flavors and buttery texture
Horse Mackerel Sashimi
Aji. Mildly sweet with a hint of brininess, accompanied by a subtle umami richness
Miso Soup
Traditional Japanese soup with tofu, wakame seaweed and green onion
White Rice
Premium grade short-grain Koshihikari rice
House Salad
With our signature dressing. Locally-grown, organic Mesclun salad ,paprika, red cabbage, onion and carrot
Oshinko
Japanese pickled vegetables, perfect as a side dish or a palate-cleansing accompaniment to your meal
Spicy Mayo
When the sushi rolls demand even more; also goes well with chicken karaage
Sushi Ginger
Pickled young ginger:Gari
Fresh Tofu (plain)
1 piece per order. Handcrafted, fresh tofu using premium organic soybeans
Soba Salad Dressing 16 oz
Our signature soba salad dressing, crafted with precision to deliver the perfect balance of tangy flavor
SIDES & SALAD
DESSERT
Anmitsu
Traditional Japanese dessert made with agar jelly cubes, sweet azuki (red bean) paste, and fresh fruits
Calpico
Popular Japanese soft drink since 1919
Coke
Diet Coke
Fiji Water
Ginger Ale
Iced Green Tea
Our signature cold brew green tea made with the finest handpicked tea leaves