THE BEST SUSHI & JAPANESE CUISINE ISLAMORADA HAS TO OFFER
Sushi may be the star offering but Nikai Sushi Bar and Restaurant offers an array of Japanese inspired cuisine set in a stunning tropical setting. Our chefs are trained to prepare all the classic favorites as well as bold and creative new features. With an eye toward presentation, our menu serves up an extensive list of nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls as well as many of your favorite far east delectable dishes which will make for tantalizing dining experience.
A taste of the far east comes to the shores of Islamorada at Nikai, where we’ve cast an even wider culinary net by expanding the menu beyond tantalizing nigiri, sashimi, and specialty rolls. Nikai delivers expertly crafted Japanese cuisine through fresh ingredients, locally and internationally sourced fish, spices and vegetables to create a dining experience the melds the art of sushi and Japanese cooking with the flavors of the Florida Keys. A creative, Asian-inspired bar program featuring Sake, beers and craft cocktails further elevates this vegetable and seafood-fusion dining experience to new heights.
Hours:
Open Daily, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
TO START
EDAMAME 13
Steamed or Spiced
Steamed Pork Gyoza 14
Citrus Ponzu
Hamachi Carpaccio* 26
Scallion | Yuzu Ponzu | Jalapeño | Chili Garlic | Cilantro Aioli
Wagyu Tataki* 32
Lightly Seared Wagyu| Heirloom Tomato | Scallion | Crispy Shallot | Whiskey Aged Shoyu
Crispy Rice* 15
Yellowfin Tuna | Avocado | Wasabi Aioli | Sweet Soy | Shaved Black Truffle | Sriracha
Alaskan Sunomono* 16
Alaskan Snow Crab | Tender Boiled Octopus | Salted Cucumber | Hydrated Seaweed | Tamari Vinaigrette
Dressed Oysters on Half Shell* 21
Ginger-Scallion Shiso Mignonette
SOUP
MISO SOUP 9
Tofu | Scallion | Fueru Wakame
Salad
Wakame Seaweed Salad 11
Ginger | Sesame | Soyu
Watermelon Salad 18
Ponzu Compressed Watermelon | Artisan Lettuce | Avocado | Scallion | Wakame | Baby Heirloom Tomato | Furikake Macadamia | Miso Sesame Dressing
Two Pieces per Order
Yellowfin Tuna* 14
King Salmon* 12
Hamachi* 14
Atlantic Wahoo* 10
Octopus* 12
Ebi* 10
Tamago* 10
Freshwater Eel * 12
Masago* 10
Escolar* 12
SEASONAL AVAILABILIT Y
Bluefin Tuna* 16
Otoro* 22
Uni (one piece)* 26
Dinner for One* 48
Chef’s Choice Nigiri (4 pieces)
Chef’s Choice Sashimi (6 pieces)
Spicy Tuna Roll | Miso Soup
Dinner for Two* 105
Chef’s Choice Nigiri (8 pieces)
Chef’s Choice Sashimi (12 pieces)
Spicy Tuna Roll | California Roll | Miso Soup
Sashimi Platter * 72
Chef’s Choice Sashimi (16 pieces)
Sushi Boat* 150
Chef’s Choice Nigiri (10 pieces)
Chef’s Choice Sashimi (10 pieces)
Spicy Tuna Roll | Rainbow Roll | Shrimp Tempura Roll |
Spider Roll | Seaweed Salad
Key Largo Roll* 46
Lobster Tempura | Seasonal Crab | Cucumber | Avocado | Artisan Lettuce | Masago | Tempura Flakes | Spicy Aioli | Sweet Soy
Matsuri Roll* 24
Sweet Ebi | Shoyu Marinated Torched Wagyu | Avocado | Scallion | Asparagus | Ponzu Chimichurri | Baby Heirloom Tomato | Smoked Sea Salt | Black Truffle Flakes
Salmon Aburi * 22
Torched King Salmon Belly | Spicy Tuna | Cucumber | Avocado| Togarashi | Spicy Mayo | Unagi Sauce | Masago Arare
Lava Roll* 26
Soy Paper Nori | Asparagus | Shrimp Tempura | Sweet Ebi Kimchi Dynamite | Red Tobiko | Scallion | Sweet Soy
Dragon Roll* 18
Shrimp Tempura | Spicy Tuna | Avocado | Spicy Aioli | Sweet Soy | Tempura Flakes
Buri Buri* 20
Lightly Torched Hamachi | Snow Crab | Jalapeno | Cucumber | Sriracha | Spicy Aioli | Togarashi
Buddha* 18
Yellowfin Tuna | Chives | Avocado | Shiso | Asparagus | Kimchee Vinaigrette | Rolled In Cucumber
Bonsai* 15
Avocado | Chives | Asparagus | Carrot | Wakame | Rice Vinegar | Rolled in Cucumber
Pork Belly Ramen 28
Soft Boiled Egg | Scallion | Nori Flakes | Braised Pork Belly | Narutomaki | Corn | Edamame
Unagi Donburi 28
Sticky Rice | Kayabaki Glazed Unagi |Tamago | Red Shoga | Nori Flakes
Miso Marinated Chilean Seabass 48
Grilled Asparagus | Peruvian Salsa Criolla | Hajikami Stalk | Saikyo Miso Sauce
White Chocolate Mousse 12
Seasonal Citrus Marmalade | Matcha Foam
Coffee Cake & Boba 12 12
Tres Leches Milk | Coffee Sauce |
Espresso Boba
CRAFT COCKTAILS
Our mixologists are committed to crafting cocktails that display rich, vibrant & unique flavor profiles using only the freshest local juices, fruits, herbs, & purées. We are proud to offer cocktails representing today’s culinary approach to the art of the cocktail. Enjoy.WHITE DRAGON 16
Grapefruit Vodka | Triple Sec | Simple Syrup | Fresh Lime Juice | White Cranberry | Saké | Orange Zest
JAPANESE GINGER 18
Suntory Toki Whisky | Cucumber Slices | Smoked Ginger | Lemon Juice | Simple Syrup | Sake
HOT CHILI 16
Raspberry Vodka | Triple Sec | Cranberry Juice | Fresh Lime Juice | Simple Syrup | Jalapeño
MAI TAI 17
Rum | Orgeat | Orange Curaçao | Simple Syrup | Fresh Lime Juice | Mint
Japanese Slipper 16
Midori | Cointreau | Lemon
BLUEBERRY MOJITO 16
A blueberry twist on the classic mojito.
Blueberry Vodka | Fresh Mint | Fresh Lime Juice | Simple Syrup | Fresh Blueberries
MANGO MOJITO 16
A touch of the islands in this mojito!
Bacardi Limón | Mango Purée | Fresh Mint | Fresh Lime Juice | Simple Syrup
Lychee Blossom 18
Lychee infused Vodka | Lemon | Simple Syrup | Prosecco
Sake - Rita 17
Tequila | Sake | Cointreau | Lime | Salt
Yuzu Spritz 17
Joto Yuzu Sake | Prosecco
Purple Haze 18 | 32
Tozai Typhoon Sake | Chambord | 5oz/10oz
NON ALCOHOLIC
All Day Margarita 14
Tequila Alternative | Orange Juice | Lime Juice| Simple Syrup
Cosnopolitan 14
Grove 42 | Lime Juice | Cranberry Juice | Simple Syrup
Light & Breezy 14
Grove 42 | Ginger Beer
No-Jito 14
Rum Alternative | Soda | Mint | Simple Syrup
TEA
TEA SELECTION BY DAMMANN FRERES 5
Please ask your server for current selection
BEER
JAPANESE BEERS
Tiger, Lager, Singapore 9
Lucky Budda, Lager, Qiandao Lake, China 9
Asahi, Lager, Tokyo, Japan 9
Kirin, Yokohama, Japan 9
Kirin Light, Lager, Yokohama, Japan 9
Sapporo, Light Lager, Hokkaido, Japan, 22oz 18
Sapporo, Dark Larger, Hokkaido, Japan, 22oz 18
Orion, Lager, Okinawa, Japan, 22oz 18
Echigo Koshihikari, Lager, Niigata, Japan 14
Hitochino Nest Dai Dai, India Pale Ale, Ibaraki-ken Naka-gun, Japan 14
SAKE
HOT SAKÉ
Tozai ‘Typhoon’, Futshushu 12 | 22
Tentaka, ‘Hawk In Heavens’, Junmai 26 | 50
CHILLED SAKÉ
Junmai 15 | 28
Dry and crisp, as a result of the traditional Kimoto brewing method. Deep and round flavor.
Kikumasamune, Kimoto Junmai, Kobe, Japan
Junmai Ginjo 28 | 54
Slightly rich aromas of fruits & flora with a robust, smooth, clean & fruity taste.
Fukucho ‘Moon on The Water,’ Hiroshima, Japan
Honjozo 20 | 36
Lighter & sometimes a bit drier. It also makes the fragrance of the saké more prominent.
Takatenjin ‘Sword of The Sun,’ Shizuoka, Japan
Nigori 25 | 48
Unfiltered saké, cloudy, creamy texture. Bright and lean mouthfeel with nutty and slightly fruity notes.
Rihaku ‘Dreamy Clouds’, Matsu, Japan
Daiginjo 28 | 52
Smooth and layered with fruity and floral aromas, and honey-like sweetness. Long and lingering finish that is both clean and refreshing.
Dassai 45, Junmai Diaginjo, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
SAKÉ FLIGHT 30
2 oz taste of each chilled saké
Fukucho ‘Moon On Water,’
Junmai Ginjo, a floral aroma with hints of ripe cantaloupe & anise.
Konteki ‘Pearls Of Simplicity,’
Junmai Daiginjo, white flower & Asian pear aromas, with flavors of sweet melon, with richness & mineral finish.
Kikumasamune Kimoto Junmai
Dry and crisp, as a result of the traditional Kimoto brewing method. Deep and round flavor.
Wine
SPARKLING
Prosecco, Torresella DOC, Italy 13 | 50
RMS, Brut Rosé, Oregon 2 5 | 100
WHITE
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrier, Sonoma Coast 16 | 68
Chardonnay, Roco ‘Gravel Road’, Oregon 21 | 80
Sauvignon Blanc, Justin, California 13 | 50
Garganega, Soave, Italy 14 | 56
Pinot Gris, King Estate ‘Domaine’, Oregon 21 | 80
Pinot Grigio, Ruffino Aqua Di Venus, Friuli, Italy 13 | 48
ROSÉ
Grenache/Cinsault, Peyrassol, Reserve des Templiers, France 14 | 54
RED
Red Blend, Chateau de Beaucastel ‘Coudoulet’, France 25 | 96
Pinot Noir, The Stalker, Oregon 22 | 90
Cabernet Sauvignon, Faust, California 30 | 134
Cabernet Sauvignon, Terrazas, Mendoza, Argentina 13 | 40
Nebbiolo, Araldica, Barbaresco, Italy 24 | 84
Sangiovese, Villa Antinori, Chianti, Italy 22 | 84
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