our menus

seasonal sushi menu

Maki Zushi

sushi rice in a seaweed roll with your favourite filling

	3 pieces	6 pieces
smoked salmon	€6.50	€12.50
smoked mackerel	€6.00	€11.50
salmon (raw)	€6.50	€12.50
tuna (raw)	€7.00	€13.50
crab	€7.00	€13.50
smoked tofu V	€6.00	€11.50
kappamaki (cucumber) V	€5.50	€10.50
asparagus V	€6.00	€11.50

Nigiri Zushi

Hand-formed blocks of seasoned sushi rice topped with your choice of topping

	3 pieces	6 pieces
butterfly prawns	€8.50	€16.00
seared tuna	€7.25	€14.00
salmon (raw)	€6.75	€13.00
smoked tofu V	€6.00	€11.50
roasted red pepper V	€6.00	€11.50
japanese omelette V	€6.00	€11.50

oshi zushi

seasoned sushi rice layered with a variety of fillings

	3 pieces	6 pieces
seafood prawn and surimi	€6.25	€12.00
vegetarian v seasonal vegetables	€6.00	€11.50

iso

inside-out sushi (iso) filling wrapped in nori seaweed then wrapped in seasoned sushi rice

	3 pieces	6 pieces
californian roll avocadoe and crab	€7.00	€13.50
japanese omelette v with roasted red pepper	€6.00	€11.50

as each order of sushi is hand-made to order. please allow our chef time to prepare your meal to perfection

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kushi yaki - skewered dishes

skewered portions of meat, seafood or vegetables, basted in tare sauce, cooked on the famous japanese teppan yaki grill then rolled in toasted sesame seeds. served with tare dipping sauce

age mono - deep-fried dishes

age gyoza
crispy, deep-fried japanese dumplings, similar to chinese wanton. served with gyoza dipping sauce.

ebi gyoza (prawn gyoza) - crispy japanese dumplings containing prawns, shiitake mushrooms, spring onion, bamboo shoots and chinese leaves.	€7.50
toriniku gyoza chicken gyoza) - crispy japanese dumplings containing chicken, shiitake mushrooms, spring onion, bamboo shootsand chinese leaves.	€7.00
ahiru gyoza (duck gyoza) - crispy japanese dumplings containing seasoned duck, shiitake mushrooms, spring onion, bamboo shoots and chinese leaves.	€8.00
yasai gyoza (vegetable gyoza) - crispy japanese dumplings containing adzuki beans, shiitake mushrooms, spring onion, bamboo shoots and chinese leaves.	€7.00

kushi katsu - breadcrumbed skewered dishes

skewered meat, seafood or vegetables coated in japanese "panko" crispy breadcrumbs and deep-fried. served with tare dipping sauce.

ika kushi katsu (crispy breadcrumbed squid skewers) - skewers of squid coated in panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried.	€8.00
toriniku kushi katsu (crispy breadcrumbed chicken skewers) - skewers of chicken breast coated in panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried.	€8.00
ebi kushi katsu (crispy breadcrumbed king prawn skewers) - skewers of king prawns coated in panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried.	€8.50
shichimi tofu kushi katsu (crispy breadcrumbed shichimi spiced tofu skewers) - pieces of fresh tofu, skewered and coated in shichimi spices and breadcrumbs then deep-fried.	€7.50

miso shiro - miso soup dishes main dishes

served in the well-known, iconic miso bowl, miso is a light savoury broth/soup that accompanies most japanese meals.

miso soup every japanese izakaya, (eating and drinking house), prides itself on its own, secret miso soup recipe. we at kobe take great care in preparing ours with the very best ingredients imported from japan. our miso soup is garnished with shiitake mushrooms, tofu, spring onions and nori seaweed.	€3.50
seafood miso soup our miso soup with the addition of prawn, squid and surimi.	€5.50
yasai miso soup (vegetable miso soup) - our miso soup with the addition of peppers, extra shiitake mushrooms, tofu and spring onion.	€4.75
toriniku miso soup (chicken miso soup) - our miso soup with the addition of sliced chicken breast	€4.75

sarada - japanese salads

japanese salads are usually light and healthy, often including beans, nuts, fruits and noodles. they can be served cold or with a hot topping and dressed with light, mildly-spiced dressings.

samui sarada - cold salads
asparagus, king prawn and rice-noodle salad light, refreshing and full of flavours, this rice noodle salad is a substantial meal containing king prawns, asparagus, radish and cucumber, with mixed salad leaves, and rice noodles, seasoned with a hint of chilli and garlic and topped with fresh coriander and toasted sesame seeds.	€13.50
king prawn, crab and mango rice-noodle salad rice noodles tossed in our light japanese dressing, covered with rocket, spinach, coriander and mint, topped with king prawns, crab meat and fresh mango.	€14.50
smoked salmon and apricot egg-noodle salad. if you like smoked salmon, you will love this dish. egg noodles tossed in our light japanese dressing mixed with red peppers, spring onions, beansprouts and red onion and topped with slices of smoked salmon and apricots. spiced-up with a hint of chilli, soy sauce and coriander.	€12.50
atsui sarada - hot topped salads
teppan yaki sake and ginger tofu salad tofu steaks, seasoned with sake and ginger and grilled on the traditional japanese teppan grill, served on a salad of rocket, spinach and cress. dressed with lime and soy.	€12.50
warm teriyaki salmon salad succulent darn of salmon brushed with our teriyaki sauce and cooked on the teppan grill. served with a warm salad of cucumber, carrot, green pepper and cherry tomatoes on top of green salad leaves tossed in out light japanese dressing.	€14.50
itame chicken salad prime chicken breast marinated in our own light soy and lime sauce with a hint of chilli and cooked on the teppan grill. sliced and served hot on a fresh fragrant salad of cress, rocket, spinach and coriander, topped with toasted sesame seeds.	€14.50

please note: as we use only fresh, seasonal ingredients, some of our salad vegetables may vary according to seasonal availability.

ramen - noodles in broth

ramen is a japanese dish of noodles served in broth. there is a wide variety of ramen recipies, but all have two things in common - noodles and soup. the secret of a good ramen is the soup or broth in which the noodles and other ingredients are served. we take great care in the preparation of our ramen broth, which takes up to six hours to make.

toriniku ramen (chicken ramen) - noodles in our kobe broth, with pak choi, shredded nori (seaweed), spring onion, and bamboo shoots (menma), topped with marinated chicken breast, cooked on the teppan gril	€14.50
sake ramen (salmon ramen) - noodles in our kobe broth, with pak choi, spring onion, bamboo shoots (menma), and wakame (seaweed) topped with marinated salmon fillet, cooked on the teppan grill.	€16.50
shichimi ahiru ramen (shichimi spiced duck ramen) - noodles in our kobe broth, with spring onion, bamboo shoots (menma), shredded nori (seaweed) and pak choi, topped with shichimi-spiced duck breast, cooked on the teppan grill.	€18.50
seafood ramen a luxurious dish of noodles in our kobe broth, with shiitake mushrooms, shredded nori (seaweed), bamboo shoots (menma) and spring onion, along with a combination of teppan-grilled king prawn, squid, surimi and salmon.	€19.50
yasai ramen (vegetable ramen) - noodles in our light vegetarian broth, with pak choi, shiitake mushrooms, wakame (seaweed), spring onion, bamboo shoots (menma) and bean sprouts, topped with teppan-grilled seasoned tofu and shredded diakon.	€15.50

yaki soba - fried noodles

sake yaki soba (fried soba noodles with salmon) - teppan-grilled marinated salmon darn with fried soba noodles, spring onion, red peppers, bean sprouts and egg. topped in the traditional way with deep-fried shallots, toasted sesame seeds and gari (pickled ginger).	€16.50
toriniku yaki udon (fried udon noodles with ginger chicken) - tepan-grilled, ginger marinated chicken breast with fried udon noodles, bean sprouts, egg, spring onion and red pepper. topped in the traditional way with deep-fried shallots, toasted sesame seeds and gari (pickled ginger).	€14.50
seafood yaki udon (fried udon noodles with mixed seafood) - a combination of teppan-grilled king prawn, squid, surimi and salmon with fried udon noodles, bean sprouts, spring onion, red peppers and egg. topped in the traditional way with deep-fried shallots, toasted sesame seeds and gari (pickled ginger.)	€19.50
yasai yaki soba (fried soba noodles with vegetables and spicy tofu) - teppan-grilled spicy tofu with fried soba noodles, spring onion, bean sprouts, red pepper and egg. topped in the traditional way with deep-fried shallots, toasted sesame seeds and gari (pickled ginger).	€15.50

gohan mono - fried rice dishes

chilli gyuuniku itame (stir-fried chilli beef) - chilli marinated fillet steak, stir-fried with fragrant rice, spring onion, egg, red pepper, pak choi and red onion. topped with shredded nori (seaweed) and gari (pickled ginger)	€18.50
teriyaki toriniku itame (stir-fried teriyaki chicken) - slices of chicken breast, marinated in teriyaki sauce and stir-fried with fragrant rice, egg, spring onion, pak choi, red pepper and red onion. topped with shredded nori (seaweed) and gari (pickled ginger).	€14.50
cha han the most famous stir-fried dish from japan. fragrant rice, stir-fried with chicken, prawn, shiitake mushrooms, spring onion, sweet corn, egg and red peppers. topped with shredded nori (seaweed) and gari (pickled ginger).	€15.50
yasai cha han (vegetable cha han) - fragrant rice, stir-fried with shiitake mushrooms, spring onion, sweet corn, egg and red peppers. topped with asparagus and shredded nori (seaweed).	€14.50

lunch menu

tempura - bite-size pieces covered in light, fluffy batter. served with salad and a bowl of miso soup.

tappan grill - cooked on an authentic japanese tappan grill without fats or oil, then brushed with a light japanese dressing. served with a bowl of miso soup.

bento box - the traditional japanese "all-in-one" meal in a box. our especially imported bento boxes contain, a sushi or gyoza starter, your choice of main meal together with noodles, fried rice or stir-fry vegetables and a crispy salad with japanese dressing.

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SUSHI BOX

Five pieces of assorted sushi, served with soy, wasabi and pickled ginger in a special take away box.

BENTO BOX

The traditional Japanese "all-in-one" meal in a box. Our especially imported Bento Boxes contain your choice of main meal together with a crispy salad with Japanese dressing, a sweet cherry dessert sushi, together with soy sauce and chopsticks. All you need for the true Japanese lunch experience.

Main Meal Choice

Chilli Beef Bento Box	€9.90
With stir-fried Rice or Stir-fried Noodles
Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box	€9.90
With stir-fried Rice or Stir-fried Noodles
Shichimi King Prawn Bento Box	€10.50
With stir-fried Rice or Stir-fried Noodles
Tappan Vegetable and Tofu Bento Box	€9.00
With stir-fried Rice or Stir-fried Noodles
Cha Han Bento Box	€9.90
Prawn, Chicken, Mushrooms and Sweet Corn with stir-fried rice

TOPPERS

The Ideal accompaniment to your Bento Box or to top off your Noodle Box

NOODLE BOXES

Real Noodle boxes filled with your choice of Stir-fried Noodle or Stir-fried Rice Meals.

Step ONE: Choose your stir-fry, Stir-fried Noodles or Stir-fried Rice with Spring Onion, Oriental Leaves, Red Peppers, Carrot, Broccoli and Red Onion
Step TWO: Select your main topping
Chilli Beef	€9.90
Mild, medium or hot, you choose
Teriyaki Chicken	€9.90
The famous Japanese chicken dish at its best
Shichimi Prawns	€10.50
Prawns in Japanese seven spice. Not too hot but very flavoursome
Tappan Vegetables	€9.00
A selection of seasonal vegetables, grilled onthe Tappan and lightly seasoned
Soy Duck	€10.50
Soy marinated duck breast, thinly sliced and cooked on the Tappan grill
Cha Han	€9.90
Prawns, Chicken, Mushrooms and Sweet Corn
Step THREE: Choose a Dressing Soy Dressing: Light, savoury and slightly salty Chilli Dressing: Medium-hot chilli with lots of flavour Tare Dressing: Sweet and a little salty, very Japanese
Step FOUR: Any extras with your Stir-fry?
Mushrooms	add €1.00
Sweet Corn	add €1.00
Pak Choi	add €1.00
Bamboo Shoots	add €1.00

japanese wines & beers

sake - 150 ml flask	€4.90
the traditional alcoholic drink of japan. sake is rice wine, drunk hot or cold. fermented from polished sake rice, it is the essential accompaniment to every japanese meal. served warm or cold in a traditional sake flask. 14.5% abv.
sho chu	€4.70
a traditional japanese drink made from distilled buckwheat. sho chu has a unique aroma and a simple taste with a hint of sweetness 25% abv
ume shu	€3.90
japanese plum wine, distilled from the japanese plum "ume". ume shu has been drunk for thousands of years in japan and has a sweet taste that is reputed to be good for the health 10% abv
sapporo premium lager - 500ml	€6.50
japan's oldest beer, brewed since 1876. sapporo is the heineken of japan, easy to drink with a clean and crisp taste 4.7% abv
asahi super dry beer - 330ml	€4.95
asahi claims to be japan's "number one beer". this super dry has a fresh, light taste and is perfect with any japanese meal 5% abv
kirin ichiban shibori beer - 330ml	€4.95
another of japan's favourite beers. light, crisp and easy to drink. perfect with food, particularly japanese food. 5% abv.
iki "green tea" beer - 330ml	€4.95
a light, flavoursome beer made from green tea. exclusive to kobe, iki beer is a perfect accompaniment to any meal from our menu.
we also have a full collection of european wines and beers available for your guests

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Teas from Japan

SENCHA	Gai Wan: €3.75 Pot: €4.25
Sencha is the most typical of all the Japanese green teas. Particularly famous for its painstaking processing, the dark-green leaves have a fresh, grassy aroma and a delicate taste. Rich in vitamin C, it is reputed to be beneficial for the body and soul. A robust tea, which maintains its subtlety even after several infusions. Makes a perfect accompaniment to a meal or taken as a digestif. Max 3-4 infusions
GENMAICHA	Gai Wan: €3.75 Pot: €4.25
This is a uniquely Japanese tea made by blending roasted rice kernels with the basic Bancha "late harvest" leaves to produce a seductive aroma and enchanting flavour. The light brown infusion has a refreshing and slightly savory taste. An all-day tea, especially good with light snacks. Max 2-3 infusions
HOJICHA	Gai Wan: €3.75 Pot: €4.25
An elegant tea, with a very individual aroma. The roasted leaves produce a light-brown infusion with a subtle aroma of roasted rice. It has a reputation of being very gently on the stomach, and is therefore an ideal accompaniment to food and an excellent digestif. The perfect late-night drink. Hojicha tea retains it rich brew through several infusions. Max 2-3 infusions
MATCHA UJI KAOTO (Froth of Liquid Jade)	Bowl: €4.50
Match is the tea used in the famous "Japanese Tea Ceremony". The ultimate Japanese tea experience, this first quality Matcha is a pea-green, extra-fine powder with a fresh grassy aroma. The frothy infusion retains the fresh green colour and intense taste. This is the only Japanese tea where the ground leaf-powder is drunk along with the infusion. Best enjoyed after a dessert or light snack, but never on an empty stomach. One infusion only

Teas from China

Green Teas - Lu Cha. Teas that have not undergone what is known as the "fermentation" process.

YUNNAN LU ESHAN MAO FENG CHA (Remembering the Tea King)	Gai Wan: €3.75 Pot: €4.25
A unique, fresh green tea produced in the famous tea province of Yunnan. No other tea is comparable to this sparkling, pale green infusion, which offers unrivalled delights of taste and aroma. The almost endless number if infusions that can be produced from this tea, even after it has cooled, shows the supreme quality of the China teas from the Yunnan Mountains. The tea has a fresh, grassy aroma, and the infusion has a delicate light green colour. Such a supreme tea may be enjoyed at any time of the day with equal pleasure. Max 4-5 infusions
LONG JING CHA (Tiger Spring - Dragon Well)	Gai Wan: €3.75 Pot: €4.25
This famous tea is produced in the province of Zhejiang, in a village called Dragon's Well, high in the Tiyun mountains, a place of pilgrimage for lovers of this kind of tea. Connoisseurs consider this to be the very finest of green China teas. Its flat, green leaves produce a delicious aroma and mellow flavour. The liquid is clear yellow with a slightly sweet aftertaste. Enjoy alone as a refreshing all-day tea, or as a digetsif after a meal. Max 4-5 infusions
TIAN MU LONG ZHU CHA (Dragon Eyes)	Gai Wan: €3.75 Pot: €4.25
An extra-fine, high quality green tea of selected fresh tea tips, with a gourmet taste, the aroma of a mountain breeze and, above all, a unique appearance. This tea is hand-processed by the Chinese tea pickers into little balls resembling pearls, which unfold charmingly during the infusion. A wonderful tea to enjoy at any time of the day, with a meal or as a reviving digestif. Max 4-5 infusions
DIAN LU CHA	Gai Wan: €2.50 Pot: €3.00
An unfermented form of the well-known China tea from the famous southern plantations of the province of Yunnan. A tea for everyday drinking, excellent as an accompaniment to any meal. Uniformly rolled light green leaves, redolent with the grassy aroma of fresh green tea. A robust tea with a touch of astringency. One infusion only
ZHU CHA (Pearl Tea)	Gai Wan: €2.50 Pot: €3.00
In Europe this tea is better known as "gunpowder tea". It is a tea for everyday drinking and a suitable accompaniment for any Japanese meal. It is typically processed into small, tightly rolled balls (hence the European name as the small balls resemble gunpowder). The light green infusion tastes and smells mildly smoky - an aroma that the tea acquires in the metal pans in which it is dried, with a circular motion, over charcoal fires. One infusion only

Aromatised Green Tea

MOLI HUA CHA - QUE SHE JIAN
(Little Bird Tongue) - Jasmine Tea Gai Wan: €2.50
Pot: €3.00

A gourmet jasmine tea. The flavour is imparted to the tea by drying with jasmine flowers. The flowers are typically changed five or six times during the process in order to provide a unique, floral aroma. This is the traditional method of making jasmine tea, unlike many modern versions that are made with essential oils. The small dark-green flat leaves are uniformly rolled. This tea has a pervasive jasmine aroma, a distinctive lingering taste and a mildly euphoric effect. Ideal for drinking in the presence of a slim concubine.
Max 2-3 infusions

White Teas - Bai Cha

Teas with small leaves and a large number of buds, which are simply left to dry and wither in the sun.

BAI MU DAN CHA (White Peony) Gai Wan: €3.25
Pot: €3.75

The premier class of this type of tea, which will happily take several infusions. An excellent tea for purifying the mind and body. Flat green leaves with brownish edges and an abundance of silver downy tips taken from the very ends of the shoots. This tea produces a sparkling yellow-tinged infusion perfect for drinking with Japanese food. The veil of captivatingly fine flowery aroma and gourmet sweetish taste conceals the great potency of this tea.
Max 3-4 infusions

Semi-Fermented Teas - Qing Cha, [Ching cha] - Oolong Tea

Teas that have undergone only a partial fermentation, a specialty of Fujian province and neighboring counties in Guangdong.

TIE GUAN YIN CHA (The Iron Goddess of Pity)	Gai Wan: €3.25 Pot: €3.75
This is the most distinguished line in the highest category of blue-green, or "half-green" teas. These are teas that have undergone what is known as partial fermentation. This tea is a celebrated product of the province of Fujian. A bulky, dark green/blue leaf, twisted into the famous "ace shape" that defines this tea. It has a distinctive aroma of mandarin orchards in full bloom. A good tea to drink before ascending a solitary mountain. Max 5-6 infusions
WU LONG CHA (Black Dragon)	Gai Wan: €3.25 Pot: €3.75
This is the most abundant and popular tea from Fujian province, famous above all for its celebrated range of half-green teas. Dark, greenish brown leaves of various sizes, twisted into the famous "ace shape". A bitter-sweet taste, with the aroma of rye bread. A good tea for sipping during evening conversations. One infusion only
SHUI XIAN CHA (Water Nymph)	Gai Wan: €2.50 Pot: €3.00
A higher-grade tea of the Oolong type, processed from a variety of the same name in Southern China. Relatively solid, dark greenbrown leaves twisted into "ace shape". This is a cheering drink with a gourmet taste that leaves a pleasant sweetness in the mouth and has a distinctive and memorable aroma. A good tea for drinking when one is interrupted while contemplating. Max 2-3 infusions

Black Teas - Hong Cha [Also known as Red Teas]

Teas that have undergone a complete fermentation process.

QI HONG MAO FENG CHA (Quimen Hairy Tips)	Gai Wan: €3.25 Pot: €3.75
This tea is from the renowned tea district of Quimen in Anhui province. Made from the very best quality spring sprouts (not usually used in fermented teas), this tea is a very special experience. The subtleness and high quality can be tasted in each sip, allowing the leaves to be infused up to three times without any loss of flavour. Max 2-3 infusions
DIAN HONG CHA	Gai Wan: €2.50 Pot: €3.00
A first-class tea from the Southern China province of Yunnan. A fine, uniformly rolled brown-black leaf, excellent characteristic tea aroma and a full, slightly bitter flavour. This is a very carefully processed line of Chinese tea produced exclusively for export. Suitable for drinking as an antidote to loneliness and makes an idea accompaniment for any meal. One infusion only
ZHENG SHAN XIAO ZHONG CHA (True Mountain Small Variety)	Gai Wan: €2.50 Pot: €3.00
Smoky Tea. This celebrated Chinese tea is better known under the corrupted name of "Lapsang Souchong". This tea is processed over a fire of pine logs, giving it its distinctive smoky aroma. A solid black-brown leaf produces an infusion with a strong aroma of fire and a smoky taste. This gourmet version of a well known tea is far removed from its supermarket counterpart. A good tea to drink at the fireside while puffing on a pipe. Best drunk before a meal or as a digestif before leaving the table. One infusion only

Aromatised Red Tea

LI ZHI CHA
(Lychee Tea) Gai Wan: €2.50 Pot: €3.00

This is a good quality red tea aromatized using the traditional method (not using essential oil of artificial flavouring methods). In this case the aroma comes from theh sub-tropical lychee fruit (lychee chinensis). The recipe comes from the province of Guang Dong [kuang tung]. A tiny black leaf with a strong sweetish aroma and a seductive sweet fruity taste. A refreshing and fragrant drink that makes an ideal accompaniment to a meal.
One infusion only

PU-ER TEAS (Dark Teas) - HEI CHA

Teas that have undergone two fermentations, through a centuries-old secret process. These teas come from the Xishuangbanna region in Yunnan province

PU-ERH CHA	Gai Wan: €2.50 Pot: €3.00
An additionally fermented dark tea, previously little-known outside of China, originating from the South China province of Yunnan. A long rolled, dark brown leaf with a gray luster on the surface. This tea is distinguished by its specific, earthy odour, reminiscent of old Buddhist monasteries. It requires a longer than average time for steeping and then produces an infusion almost as dark as coffee. After the initial surprise, it tastes captivating. An unusual treat for the gourmet tea drinker and an experience not to be missed. One infusion only
PUERLA- YUNNAN TUO CHA XIANG WAN	Gai Wan: €3.25 Pot: €3.75
An additionally fermented dark tea, previously little-known outside of China, originating from the South China province of Yunnan. In this case the leaves have been pressed into the shape of miniature bowls (Xiao Wan) resembling little sweets. A rare delicacy for gourmets. Ever since the time of the Sung Dynasty (960 - 1279) this tea has been sought out for its outstanding medicinal properties and together with Pu-erh Cha its is now enjoying a new popularity as a health-enhancing beverage. Several infusions may be made from the same leaves without loss of character, Max 2-3 infusions.

Yellow Teas - Huang cha - The rarest type of Chinese tea

The term "yellow tea" has two meanings in China. It can refer to a tea produced using a different method - slight fermentation - or it can refer to a carefully selected tea that a province used to send as a tribute to the Emperor - yellow was the Emperor's color

SONG YANG YIN HOU CHA
(Silver Monkey's Paw) Gai Wan: €3.75 Pot: €4.25

A Chinese green (yellow) tea of supreme quality from the province of Zheyiang. This tea resembling a silver monkey's paw in appearance, is produced in very limited quantities in the Song Yang region at the beginning of April each year, when the sky is "pure and clear". Under the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) this tea was supplied as a mark of the highest honour to the Imperial Court. This is a very special tea produced by what is know as the "death by hot steam" method. It is suitable for drinking at any time of the day, especially as a reviving beverage after a long walk.
Max 4-5 infusions, or more

Teas from Formosa (Taiwan - Tchaj-wan)

TUNG TING (Frozen Summit)	Gai Wan: €3.75 Pot: €4.25
Formosa Jade Oolong. A celebrated, very slightly fermented tea, squeezed when moist into little irregular oval shapes by a special method using the feet. This is an original Formosian tea directly from the slopes of the Tung Ting mountains (Frozen Summit mountains) famously veiled in legend. A superb, subtle tea that retains its special flavour through a number of infusions. Max 5-6 infusions
BIA HAO (White Hair)	Gai Wan: €3.75 Pot: €4.25
Formosa Fancy Oolong. The Highest class of partly fermented Fujian type tea, distinguished by a higher degree of fermentation and a great abundance of top tips. A truly memorable, and like Tung Ting, should be kept for special occasions and memorable moments. Suitable for drinking while remembering the beauty of the East. Max 3-4 infusions

Teas from Vietnam

More or Less Caffeine

MATÉ Calabash	€4.25
Maté, the sacred Paraguayan tea plant, is the traditional drink of South American Indians. It is famous for its stimulating effects, since it contains up to 2% caffeine. We serve it in a typical gourd called a calabash, with a drinking straw or bombilla. The infusion, made from the crushed, light green leaf of the mat� plant, has a mildly smoky aroma, and, when the concentration is increased, a strong bitter herbal taste. It is good for keeping you awake all night. Max 2 infusions
ROOIBOS	Gai Wan: €3.25 Pot: €3.75
Redbush. A herb discovered in the Cape area of South Africa at the beginning of the 20th Century. It is cultivated and processed in the same way as tea, but does not contain caffeine. Tiny red-brown needles with a sweet flowery aroma produce a red sweet-tasting infusion in the cup. Only one infusion

Chilled Teas

CHILLED WULONG	Glass: €3.25
The tannic taste of this unsweetened Fujian Oolong makes it a perfect thirst-quencher on hot summer days.
CHILLED TAKADA	Glass: €3.25
An excellent iced cocktail skillfully prepared in a shaker from Oolong tea, ice and sugar. It is a delicious drink with unusually refreshing effects. While being mixed in the shaker, the oolong produces a foam indistinguishable from the famous "head" of draft beer. The recipe is from Tea Master Takada, a Japanese planter from Kyoto.
CHILLED KYOTO	Glass: €3.25
A recipe from this lovely city of tea. The bitter taste of Matcha is softened in the cup by milk and sugar, making it extremely mellow.
CHILLED GREEN DRAGON	Glass: €3.25
Green Matcha tea blended with the aroma of macerated jasmine tea and orange syrup, shaken with ice and served with a slice of lemon.
CHILLED GREEN TEA	Glass: €3.25
Macerated Vietnamese green tea, very light, aromatic, and refreshing
CHILLED JASMINE TEA	Glass: €3.25
Macerated first-quality "Little Bird's Tongue" Jasmine tea served ice cold with a very delicate, gently uplifting result

tempura chicken	€10.00
tempura king prawn	€11.50
tempura fish of the day	€10.50
tempura vegetables	€9.95

chilli beef tappan	€10.50
teriyaki chicken tappan	€10.00
mixed seafood tappan prawns, mussels, sarimi, salmon and white fish	€10.95
vegetable & tofu tappan	€10.00
choose from noodles, fried-rice or stir-fry vegetables to accompany your tappan meal. [included in price]

chilli beef bento box	€11.00
teriyaki chicken bento box	€10.50
mixed seafood bento box prawns, mussels, sarimi, salmon and white fish	€11.50
vegetable & tofu bento box	€10.50
choose from - noodles, fried-rice or stir-fry vegetables - plus - sushi or gyozas

yakitori (chicken skewers) - slices of succulent chicken breast with spring onions, basted with tare sauce.	€7.50
gyuuniku yaki (beef skewers) - thin slices of prime fillet steak with spring onions, basted with tare sauce.	€7.50
ebi yaki (king prawn skewers) - king prawns with spring onions, basted in tare sauce.	€8.50
yasai yaki (vegetable skewers) - mushrooms, peppers, spring onions and cherry tomato, basted with tare sauce	€7.00

Seafood Sushi Box	€9.00
Vegetarian Sushi Box	€7.00
Mixed Seafood and Vegetarian Sushi Box	€8.00

Chilli Beef Skewers (3)	€3.50
Chicken Skewers (3)	€3.00
Duck Gyoza (3) Japanese Deep-fried Dumplings	€4.50
Chicken Gyoza (3)	€4.50
Vegetable Gyoza (3)	€4.50
Prawn Gyoza (3)	€4.75