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

$15.00

Beef Negimayaki Appetizer

Thinly sliced beef rolled with green onions and then pan-seared to perfection

$20.00

Beef Oroshi Appetizer (3 pcs)

Sauted thin sliced beef with grated daikon radish sauce. 3pcs

$21.00

Eggplant with Nanban Miso

Fried eggplant topped with sweet and tangy nanban miso sauce

$12.00

Gomaae

Boiled spinach tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing

$10.00

Grilled Black Cod with saikyo miso

Broiled saikyo-Miso Cured Black Cod as a traditional Japanese dish

$18.00

Hijiki

Traditional Japanese dish consisting of hijiki seaweed simmered with various vegetables

$9.00

Mozzarella Agedashi

A delightful fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors: deep fried mozzarella served in savory, slightly sweet sauce made with dashi broth

$15.00

Organic Edamame

Organic steamed soybean pods lightly seasoned with sea salt

$11.00

Sashimi Assortment (Small)

Itamae's selection of the day. 4 types of fish 8 pieces in total. including Tuna, Salmon, scallop, yellowtail or kanpachi

$35.00

Shishito Peppers

Flash fried small, mild chili peppers tossed with sea salt

$11.00

Tempura (Small)

Lightly battered and perfectly fried shrimp, whitefish and vegetables, served with a dipping sauce

$24.00

Tofu with Nanban Miso

Fresh, house-made tofu topped with sweet and tangy nanban miso sauce

$15.00

Original Soba Salad

Cold house-made soba(buckwheat) noodles served with a variety of locally-grown, organic vegetables and a tangy dressing

$21.00

Tofu Soba Salad

With our house-made fresh tofu

$26.00

Chicken Soba Salad

With hand-pulled, oven roasted chicken breasts

$27.00

Beef Soba Salad

With thinly sliced and pan-seared rib eye beef, a Nippon classic

$33.00

Salmon Soba Salad

With salmon sashimi

$33.00

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

$36.00

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)

$48.00

Chicken Karaage

A Japanese fried chicken. The perfect balance of crispy light batter and juicy, tender chicken, served with a side of rice.

$28.00

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

$52.00

Nippon Original Beef Curry

Japanese home style curry rice: recipe compliments of former Yankee star Hideki Matsui's mom

$29.00

Salmon Teriyaki

Grilled salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, accompanied with a side of rice

$32.00

Shrimp Tenju

Assorted shrimp and vegetable tempura dipped in lightly sweet "tentsuyu" sauce then placed on a bowl of steamed rice

$32.00

Tempura (Large)

Entre portion of freshly fried assorted tempura. Served with Tentsuyu sauce and white rice

$38.00

Tonkatsu

Flavorful pork tenderloin coated in a light and crispy panko breadcrumb crust, fried to golden perfection. Served with white rice

$32.00

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

$45.00

SPECIAL BENTO BOX

SOBA & UDON

Kake Soba (Hot)

Classic Japanese noodle dish that featuring buckwheat noodles served in a hot and savory broth

$16.00

Kake Udon (Hot)

Thick, chewy wheat noodles in a hot and savory broth

$16.00

Kamo Seiro Soba

House-made soba served with a rich and savory-sweet dipping sauce with tender slices of duck breasts

$35.00

Kitsune Soba (Hot)

Traditional soba noodles served in a hot and savory broth with fried tofu, known as "aburaage"

$22.00

Kitsune Udon (Hot)

Traditional udon noodles served in a hot and savory broth with fried tofu, known as "aburaage"

$22.00

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.

$35.00

Tantan Tsukemen

House-made soba with a spicy and savory sesame dipping sauce (VEGAN)

$30.00

Tempura Soba (Hot)

Buckwheat noodles in a hot and savory broth accompanied by shrimp and vegetable tempura

$31.00

Tempura Udon (Hot)

Udon in hot broth with shrimp and vegetable tempura on the side

$31.00

Zaru Soba (Cold)

Cold house-made soba with dipping sauce served with wasabi and green onion

$16.00

Zaru Soba with Tempura

Cold house-made soba accompanied by shrimp and vegetable tempura

$31.00

Futomaki with Eel

Thick sushi roll packed with grilled eel, egg, kanpyo and vegetables

$30.00

Chirashi Sushi

Sushi rice topped with an assortment of fresh sashimi and other garnishes

$60.00

New Yorker Sushi

Chef's choice of 8 nigiri pieces and 1 roll

$75.00

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

$75.00

SUSHI BAR ENTREES

NIGIRI SUSHI (1 piece per order)

Shrimp (Boiled) Sushi

A classic Edomae nigiri

$8.00

Eel Sushi

Unagi (freshwater eel)

$8.00

Salmon Sushi

A perennial favorite

$7.00

Tuna Sushi

Blue fin Maguro

$14.00

Chutoro Sushi

Moderately fatty tuna

$18.00

Ikura Sushi

Salmon roe from Hokkaido, Japan

$15.00

Tamago Sushi

Classic Edomae tamagoyaki

$6.00

Inari Sushi

Slightly sweet and savory fried tofu skin pouches stuffed with sushi rice

$4.00

Uni Sushi

California sea urchin

$22.00

Scallop Sushi

Scallop from Hokkaido, Japan

$8.00

Yellowtail Sushi

Delicate texture and rich flavor, imported from Japan

$12.00

Octopus Sushi

Tako. Hand-selected for its freshness and tender texture

$8.00

Avocado Roll

Creamy avocado wrapped in delicate seaweed and sushi rice

$8.00

California Roll

Imitation crab meat and avocado

$10.00

Cucumber Roll

"Kappa-maki" Popular and refreshing choice, especially for vegetarians

$8.00

Eel Roll

Unagi(freshwater eel)

$15.00

Eel Cucumber Roll

Combines the texture of savory grilled eel with the crunchiness of fresh cucumber

$16.00

Eel Avocado Roll

A perfect combination of the rich, buttery flavor of eel with the creamy texture of avocado

$16.00

Negitoro Roll

Blend of rich, buttery tuna belly and fresh green onions

$18.00

Salmon Roll

A timeless classic

$13.00

Salmon Avocado Roll

A Westernized classic

$14.00

Spicy Salmon Roll

With spicy mayo sauce

$14.00

Spicy Tuna Roll

With spicy mayo sauce

$16.00

Tuna Roll

"Tekka-maki," a classic Japanese standby

$16.00

Shrimp Tempura Roll

A classic of contrasting textures: crunchy tempura, rice and nori

$16.00

Scallop Roll

Scallop from Hokkaido, Japan

$16.00

Vegetable Roll

Itamae's selection of fresh vegetable of the day

$8.00

Yellowtail Roll

Delicate texture and rich flavor, imported from Japan

$17.00

Yellowtail Cucumber Roll

Premium yellowtail meet the crisp freshness of cucumber

$16.00

Yellowtail Scallion Roll

Our take on the negi roll using yellowtail

$16.00

SUSHI ROLLS (6 pieces)

SASHIMI (1 piece per order)

Botan Shrimp Sashimi

A perfect balance of sweetness and umami

$13.00

Fluke Sashimi

Mild, sweet taste and tender, buttery flesh

$10.00

Mackerel Sashimi

Delicate, flavorful and packed with omega-3 fatty acids

$10.00

Octopus Sashimi

Tako. Hand-selected for its freshness and tender texture

$8.00

Salmon Sashimi

Buttery texture and delicate flavor

$7.00

Ikura Sashimi

Salmon roe from Hokkaido, Japan

$15.00

Scallop Sashimi

Hotate from Hokkaido, Japan

$8.00

Uni Sashimi

California sea urchin

$22.00

Tuna Sashimi

Blue fin Maguro

$14.00

Chutoro Sashimi

Moderately fatty tuna

$18.00

Yellowtail Sashimi

Hamachi. Imported from Japan, a rich, buttery texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor

$12.00

Japanese Snapper Sashimi

Madai. Mild sweetness and hint of brininess, a true delicacy

$15.00

Amberjack Sashimi

Kanpachi. Premium, delicate flavors and buttery texture

$14.00

Horse Mackerel Sashimi

Aji. Mildly sweet with a hint of brininess, accompanied by a subtle umami richness

$15.00

Miso Soup

Traditional Japanese soup with tofu, wakame seaweed and green onion

$6.00

White Rice

Premium grade short-grain Koshihikari rice

$3.00

House Salad

With our signature dressing. Locally-grown, organic Mesclun salad ,paprika, red cabbage, onion and carrot

$8.00

Oshinko

Japanese pickled vegetables, perfect as a side dish or a palate-cleansing accompaniment to your meal

$12.00

Spicy Mayo

When the sushi rolls demand even more; also goes well with chicken karaage

$2.00

Sushi Ginger

Pickled young ginger:Gari

$2.00

Fresh Tofu (plain)

1 piece per order. Handcrafted, fresh tofu using premium organic soybeans

$2.00

Soba Salad Dressing 16 oz

Our signature soba salad dressing, crafted with precision to deliver the perfect balance of tangy flavor

$20.00

SIDES & SALAD

DESSERT

Anmitsu

Traditional Japanese dessert made with agar jelly cubes, sweet azuki (red bean) paste, and fresh fruits

$13.00

Calpico

Popular Japanese soft drink since 1919

$4.00

Coke

$4.00

Diet Coke

$4.00

Fiji Water

$5.00

Ginger Ale

$4.00

Iced Green Tea

Our signature cold brew green tea made with the finest handpicked tea leaves

$6.00

Perrier

$5.00

Sprite

$4.00

BEVERAGES