Sakana Sushi & Asian Bistro Menu
Welcome to Sakana Sushi & Asian Bistro, a culinary gem nestled in St. Paul, MN. Here, a delightful fusion of flavors awaits, seamlessly blending traditional sushi craftsmanship with innovative Asian dishes. Featuring enticing highlights like the Mango Lover Roll, with its tantalizing combination of flash-fried lobster tail, spicy tuna, and fresh mango, or the Sesame Seared Tuna, perfectly encrusted and paired with vibrant mango chili aioli, each dish promises a unique gastronomic experience.
Vegetarian options are equally appealing, with dishes like the Sweet Potato Tempura Roll offering a delightful crunch. Patrons rave about the quality and freshness, evident in dishes like the Seafood Ceviche and Lobster Tango Roll, which boast bold flavors and striking presentations.
If you’re seeking an intimate dining experience adorned with charm and exceptional service, Sakana Sushi & Asian Bistro is not to be missed!
Cold Appetizers
Asian Felt Green Salad
Seaweed Salad
Mixed seaweed in a Japanese sweet sesame vinaigrette.
Kani Salad
Spring mix, cucumber, and crab stick tossed in spicy mayo.
Sakana Tuna Salad
Bite size pieces of big eye red tuna mixed with cashews, fresh mango, and cucumber served on a bed of organic spring mix tossed in yuzu (Japanese vinegar dressing).
Beef Tataki
Tenderloin dusted in Cajun seasoning seared and garnished with ponzu sauce.
Yellowtail Jalapenos
Sashimi style yellowtail topped with slices of jalapeno and yuzu sauce.
Blackened Tuna
Sashimi style big eye tuna topped with jalapeno salsa and a sweet wasabi mayo sauce.
Avocado Asian Felt Green Salad
Seared Tuna Asian Felt Green Salad
Organic spring mix with pickled cucumber and mango served with a side of ginger dressing.
Edamame
Steamed Japanese soybean pods, lightly salted.
Spicy Edamame
Edamame mixed with spice and mango salsa sauce.
Rock Shrimp Tempura
Bite size pieces of rock shrimp lightly flash fried and tossed in a spicy aioli.
Spring Rolls
Four vegetarian egg rolls wrapped in rice paper and lightly flash fried.
Soft Shell Crab Tempura
Batter fried soft shell crab with tempura sauce.
Chicken Satay
Four marinated chicken skewers, lightly flash fried, and served with a side of Thai peanut dipping sauce.
Crispy Calamari
Tossed in a seven spice batter, flash fried, and served with a side of our homemade mango salsa.
Szechuan Dumplings
Lightly steamed dumplings filled with a pork and shrimp combination. Topped with Chinese chili oil and crushed peanuts.
Shrimp Tempura Appetizer
Batter fried shrimp and vegetables with tempura dipping sauce.
Crispy Spicy Salmon Wontons
Hand folded wontons filled with spicy salmon and cream cheese, lightly flash fried.
Agedashi Tofu
Lightly battered and flash fried tofu served with tempura sauce.
Vegetable Tempura Appetizer
Pork Dumplings
A.K.A. gyoza. Lightly pan seared to golden perfection, served with a basil soy vinegar sauce.
Hot Appetizers
Soup
Lemongrass Soup
Miso Soup
Tofu, seaweed, and scallion.
Chinese Wonton Soup
Freshly made pork dumpling and snow peas in a chicken broth.
Coconut Curry Soup
Lightly spicy and creamy in a coconut curry broth.
Tuna Maguro
Salmon Sake
Yellowtail Hamanchi
Stripe Bass Suzuki
White Tuna
Eel Unagi
Shrimp Ebi
Albacore Tuna
Mackerel Saba
Smoked Salmon
Salmon Roe Ikura
Flying Fish Roe Tobikko
Scallop Hotate
Surf Clam Hokkigai
Squid Ika
Crab Kani
Octopus Tako
Egg Tamago
Spicy Tuna
Spicy Scallop
Lobster Salad
Fatty Tuna Toro
Sushi Sashimi A La Carte
Cooked Rolls
California Roll
Crab meat, avocado and cucumber.
Boston Roll
Shrimp, cucumber, and mayo.
Philadelphia Roll
Smoked salmon, avocado, and cream cheese.
Spicy Snow Crab & Cucumber Roll
Eel & Avocado Roll
Eel & Cucumber Roll
Salmon Skin Roll
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Tempura shrimp with avocado, cucumber, and eel sauce.
Lobster Salad & Avocado Roll
Spider Roll
Deep fried soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, kaiwari (baby bean sprouts), with eel sauce.
Dragon Roll
Eel and cucumber inside, topped with avocado and eel sauce.
Black Dragon Roll
Lobster, avocado, asparagus, and cucumber inside topped with eel and avocado, eel sauce, and tobiko.
Crunchy Roll
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, and kaiwari (baby bean sprouts) rolled in crunchy flakes, topped with furikake, sesame seeds, spicy mayo, and eel sauce.
Mango Lover Roll
Lightly flash fried lobster tail with spicy tuna inside, sliced mango with mango puree, balsamic glaze, and black tobiko outside.
Lobster Tango Roll
Lightly flash fried lobster tail, avocado, and mango wrapped with soy paper. Spicy snow crab outside topped with mango salsa, eel sauce, and crunchy flakes.
Yum Yum Roll
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, and cucumber inside topped with eel and avocado, eel sauce, wasabi mayo, and sesame seeds.
BMW Roll
Deep fried spicy tuna and avocado topped with eel sauce, spicy mayo, tobiko, and scallions.
Sushi Bullet Roll
White tuna, salmon, mango, asparagus, and kani inside. Whole roll is deep fried and topped with spicy tuna and different kinds of tobiko with spicy mayo and eel sauce.
Captain Crunch Roll
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, kani, and avocado inside, deep fried and topped with tempura flakes, furikake, and tobiko with spicy mayo and eel sauce.
No. 9 Roll
Shrimp tempura and cucumber inside. Salmon and avocado on top with spicy mayo and eel sauce.
Twins Roll
Shrimp tempura with spicy snow crab and cucumber inside wrapped in pink soy paper with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and avocado outside. Topped with spicy mayo, eel sauce, and wasabi mayo.
Lotus Roll
Shrimp tempura and spicy tuna inside with lobster salad and jalapenos outside, topped with eel sauce and wasabi mayo.
White Angel Roll
Shrimp tempura and cream cheese with cucumber inside, spicy salmon and spicy tuna outside with eel sauce and wasabi mayo.
King Kong Roll
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, and avocado inside with spicy tuna and deep fried soft shell crab outside.
Sakana Roll
Eel tempura and cucumber inside. Tuna, salmon, and avocado outside with eel sauce, wasabi mayo, scallion, and tobiko on top.
Winter Roll
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and avocado inside, outside rolled in crunchy flakes, furikake, and sesame seeds, topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce.
Spicy Girl Roll
Spicy tuna, avocado, and cucumber inside with spicy salmon and jalapenos outside, topped with wasabi mayo and crunchy flakes.
Spicy Devil Roll
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, and jalapeno inside, wrapped in soy paper topped with sliced scallop, lemon slice, yuzu dressing, mango salsa, and sriracha.
Sumo Roll
Spicy white tuna, cucumber, and kaiwari (baby bean sprout) inside with yellowtail, avocado, jalapeno outside, topped with spicy mayo and mango salsa.
Cleveland Roll
Seared tuna, asparagus, and kaiwari (baby bean sprout) inside with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, eel, and avocado outside, topped with wasabi mayo, eel sauce, tobiko, and scallions.
Pink Mountain Roll
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in pink soy paper with seaweed salad and crunchy flakes outside.
Dynamite Roll
Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and avocado topped with spicy crab and spicy mayo.
Naruto Roll
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, kani, avocado, and asparagus wrapped in cucumber with yuzu and tobiko.
Pink Panther Roll
Spicy tuna, peanut, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in pink soy paper with mango salsa.
Dancing Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna, asparagus, and cucumber outside with seared tuna and avocado topped with mayo, tobiko, and scallion.
Godzilla Roll
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and avocado inside topped with a whole eel, eel sauce, and tobiko.
Mango Tuna Roll
Spicy white tuna, asparagus, and avocado inside with tuna and fresh mango outside with mango puree.
Chef's Special Rolls
Noodle & Rice
Vegetable Pad Thai
Chicken Pad Thai
Shrimp Pad Thai
Beef Pad Thai
Vegetable Lo Mein
Chicken Lo Mein
Vegetable Yaki Udon
Beef Lo Mein
Chicken Yaki Udon
Shrimp Lo Mein
Shrimp Yaki Udon
Beef Yaki Udon
Vegetable Yaki Soba
Chicken Yaki Soba
Shrimp Yaki Soba
Beef Yaki Soba
Egg & Vegetable Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice
Beef Fried Rice
Combo Fried Rice
Thai Basil Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice
Thai Basil Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
Thai Basil Pineapple Seafood Fried Rice
Tom Yam Broth With Vegetable Soba Noodles
Tom Yam Broth With Chicken Soba Noodles
Tom Yam Broth With Seafood Soba Noodles
Clear Broth With Vegetable Udon Noodle
Clear Broth With Chicken Udon Noodle
Clear Broth With Wonton Udon Noodle
Clear Broth With Shrimp Tempura Udon Noodle
Avocado Roll
Cucumber Roll
Asparagus Roll
Sweet Potato Tempura Roll
Mushroom & Avocado Roll
Oshinko Roll
Pickled daikon radish.
AAC Roll
Avocado, asparagus, and cucumber.
Futo Maki
Mushroom, avocado, cucumber, oshinko, gobo, and egg.
Vegetable Rolls
Fresh Fish Roll
Tuna Roll
Salmon Roll
Yellowtail Roll
Alaskan Roll
Salmon, cucumber, and avocado.
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna, cucumber, and avocado.
Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy salmon, avocado, and cucumber.
Spicy Yellowtail Roll
Spicy yellowtail, avocado, and cucumber.
Spicy White Tuna Roll
Spicy white tuna, avocado, and cucumber.
Rainbow Roll
Crab, avocado, and cucumber topped with tuna, salmon, white fish, and avocado.
Sakana Sushi
Chef's choice of nine pieces of assorted raw fish nigiri with a spicy tuna roll.
Sakana Sashimi
Chef's choice of sixteen pieces of assorted raw fish.
Sushi & Sashimi Combo
Chef's choice of nine pieces sashimi and five pieces nigiri and a California roll.
Tuna Love
Eight pieces of tuna sushi with one spicy tuna salmon roll.
Salmon Love
Eight pieces salmon sushi with one spicy salmon roll.
Spicy Maki Combo
Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and spicy snow crab.
Unagi Don
BBQ eel over sushi rice.
Tri-Color Sushi
Three pieces tuna, salmon, yellowtail nigiri with a tuna avocado roll.
Chirashi Dinner
An assortment of fresh fish served over a bed of seasoned sushi rice.
Sushi & Sashimi For 2
Chef's choice of eighteen pieces sashimi, ten pieces sushi, with one crunchy roll, sakana roll.
Sushi Entree
Sakana House Specials
Sesame Seared Tuna
Big eye tuna steak encrusted with black and white sesame seeds, pan-seared and served with avocado and a sushi rice maki in mango chili aioli. Served with side of white rice.
Szechuan Kung Pao Steak
8 oz. of choice USDA beef tenderloin cubed, tossed with asparagus, bell pepper, onion, and peanuts in a spicy Szechuan peppercorn sauce. Served with side of white rice.
Seafood Thai Curry Hot Pot
A combination of scallop, lobster, and jumbo shrimp in a yellow Thai coconut curry sauce with Asian baby greens. Served with side of white rice.
Sakana Forbidden Love
Three pieces of tempura shrimp served alongside crispy chicken in a sweet Chinese brown sauce, garnished with honey encrusted walnuts. Served with side of white rice.
Shrimp Tempura Dinner
Five pieces of tempura battered shrimp fried to perfection with a variety of vegetables. Served with side of white rice.
Land & Sea
Six pan-seared shrimp and 4 oz beef tenderloin, onion, bell pepper, broccoli, and asparagus in a black pepper soy reduction. Served with side of white rice.
Thai Spicy Mango Shrimp
A combination of fresh mango, basil, an Asian vegetable, and jumbo shrimp tossed in a sweet chili sauce. Served with side of white rice.
Thai Style Pineapple Chicken
Wok-grilled chicken asparagus, bell peppers, mushrooms, and broccoli marinated in a yellow coconut curry sauce and served on a bed of half cut pineapple. Served with side of white rice.
Chicken With Cashew
All white meat chicken, baby greens, and roasted cashews stir-fried in chef's special Thai chili sauce. Served with side of white rice.
Kobe Style Beef
Stir-fried tenderloin with mixed vegetables in spicy Korean chili sauce. Served with side of white rice.
Young Ginger Chicken
All white meat chicken, onion, red bell peppers, snow peas, asparagus, and pickled ginger in a hoisin sauce. Served with side of white rice.
Triple Green With Chicken
Broccoli, asparagus, and snow peas with all white meat chicken in Chinese ginger brown sauce. Served with side of white rice.
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Tangy sweet and sour sauce with flash fried pieces of crispy chicken and a side of pineapple. Served with side of white rice.
Sesame Chicken
Flash fried pieces of all white meat chicken tossed in a sweet sesame sauce served with a side of steamed broccoli. Served with side of white rice.
Bamboo Steamer
A combination of vegetables steamed in a traditional bamboo basket served with Chinese sauce on the side. Served with side of white rice.
Chicken Teriyaki
Served with a side of homemade teriyaki sauce and steamed vegetables. Served with side of white rice.
Shrimp Teriyaki
Ten pieces jumbo shrimp and steamed vegetables served with side of homemade teriyaki sauce. Served with side of white rice.
Salmon Teriyaki
Served with a side of homemade teriyaki sauce and steamed vegetables. Served with side of white rice.
Sesame Tofu
Flash fried pieces of tofu tossed in a sweet sesame sauce served with a side of steamed broccoli. Served with side of white rice.
White Rice
Fried Rice
Brown Rice
Sushi Rice
Lomien Noodle
Stir-Fried Veggies
Sauce
12 oz.