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Crispy Rice (4pcs)
$13.80
Pan fried crispy rice - choose of Spicy Tuna, Spicy Albacore, or Spicy Salmon.
Baked Green Mussels
$12.65
Baked Green Mussels w/ Bake Mayo, Masago, Scallion
Shishito Pepper
$8.65
Fried Shishito Peppers, Butter, Kaeshi, ito Kezuri
Grilled Kama (Yellow Tail Collar)
$13.25
Tender yellowtail collar grilled with a hint of char, garnished with fresh herbs and served with a lemon wedge for added zest.
Edamame
$5.75
Boiled Edamame, light salt
Crispy Brussels
$8.05
Deep fried Brussels, Butter, Kaeshi, Garlic Cheeps, Ito Kezuri
Grilled Kama (Salmon Collar)
$10.95
Tender salmon collar grilled to perfection, garnished with fresh green onions and served with a wedge of charred lemon for added zest.
Garlic Beans
Sauteed Garlic Beans, Butter, Kaeshi, Ito Kezuri
Fresh Octopus
$16.10
Tako No Yawarakani - (Tenderized Fresh Octopus w/ House Made Shoyu)
Black Cod w/Miso
$22.45
Tara Saikyo Miso Yaki (Broiled Marinated Black Cod w/Sweet Saikyo Miso)
Garlic Edamame
$6.90
Sauteed garlic edamame, kaeshi, ito kezuri (Make it spicy for only $1 more)
Eggplant w/Miso
Nasu no Saikyo miso Dengaku (Broiled Egg Plant w/ Sweet Saikyo Miso, Ito Kezuri)
Mixed Tempura (9pcs)
3pcs Shrimp, Kabocha, Zucchini, Onion, Green Bean, Yam, Broccoli
Fried Chicken Karaage
Japanese Style Deep Fried Chicken w/ Roasted Garlic Sauce
Fried Squid Legs
$14.95
Ika Geso (Deep Fried Squid Legs w/ Roasted Garlic Mayo Sauce)
Vegetable Tempura (8pcs)
$11.50
Kabocha, Zucchini, Onion, Green Bean, Broccoli, Asparagus, Yam
Beef Gyoza
$9.20
Deep Fried Japanese Gyoza
Soft Shell Crab
$12.10
Deep fried Soft Shell Crab w/ Ponzu
Shrimp Tempura (3pcs)
Choice of Tempura Sauce or House Special Salt
Vegetable Gyoza
Shiso Leaf Tempura
w/ Uni
Creamy Rock Shrimp Tempura(6pcs)
$15.55
Crispy Rock Shrimp w/ Sweet Chili Mayo
IKA Tempura
$17.25
Deep Fried Steak Quality Squid w/ Roasted Garlic Mayo Sauce
Age-Dash Tofu
$10.35
Lightly deep fried Tofu w/ Grated Radish, Scallion, Ito Kezuri, Ponzu
Takoyaki (3pcs)
House Special Sauce, Ito Kezuri
Jalapeno Popper
Deep fried Jalapeno, Cream Cheese, Spicy Tuna
Truffle Wagyu Carpaccio
$25.30
Seared fresh Japanese A5 Wagyu w/ Black Truffle, Butter Shoyu
Truffle Albacore Carpaccio
$18.40
Fresh Seared Albacore w/ Black Truffle , Butter Shoyu
Seared Albacore w/ Crispy Onion Carpaccio
Fresh Seared Albacore w/ Garlic Ponzu, Crispy Onion
Yellow Tail Jalapeno Carpaccio
Roasted Garlic Seared Tuna Carpaccio
$19.55
Seared Bluefin Tuna w/ Roasted Garlic Puree & Avocado Mousse
Truffle Unagi Carpaccio
$20.70
Broiled Fresh Water Eel w/ Black Truffle, Harishoga
Mango Tango Seared Salmon Carpaccio
Seared Salmon w/ Mango Salsa, Mango Puree & Red Onion Vinaigrette
Truffle Salmon Carpaccio
Fresh Salmon w/ Himalayan Pink Salt, Black Truffle
Halibut w/Mango Salsa Carpaccio
Kobujime Halibut w/ Mango Salsa & Yuzu Ponzu
Kanpachi Carpaccio
Fresh Amber Jack w/ Himalayan Pink Salt, Yuzu Puree, Yuzu Kosho
$8.65+
$9.20+
$9.80+
Fresh Yellow Tail w/ Micro Cilantro, Jalapeño, Ponzu
Uni Fall in Love Scallop Carpaccio
$13.80+
Lightly Seared Jumbo Scallop w/ Uni Cream, Osetra Caviar
$12.65+
Red Sea Bream Carpaccio
Fresh Red Sea Bream w/ Himalayan Pink Salt, Finger Lime, Yuzu Kosho, Shiso Leaves
$10.35+
Blue fin Tuna (1pc)
$6.35
Hon-Maguro
Salmon Egg Sushi
$5.20
Ikura
Jumbo Scallop Sushi
Hotate
Sweet Shrimp Sushi
Ama Ebi
Salmon Sushi
$4.05
Sake
Seared Black Cod Sushi
Aburi Tara
Snow Crab Sushi
Zuwai Gani
Yellowtail Sushi
$4.60
Hamachi
Octopus Sushi
Tako
Golden Eye Snapper Sushi
$7.50
Kinme-Dai
Salmon Belly Sushi
Sake Toro
Amber Jack Sushi
Kanpachi
Albacore Sushi
Binnaga
Scallop Sushi
Raw scallop served on a bed of sushi rice, often accompanied by wasabi and ginger.
Halibut Sushi
Hirame
Shrimp Sushi
Ebi
Squid Sushi
$3.45
Ika
Egg Custard (Tamago) Sushi
Tamago
Fresh Water eel Sushi
Unagi
Red Sea Bream Sushi
Madai
Mackerel Sushi
Shime Saba
Black Sea Bream Sushi
Kuro Dai
Salt Water Eel Sushi
Anago
Sea Urchin (Uni) Sushi
Uni
Smelt Egg Sushi
$3.20
Masago
Striped Jack (Shima Aji) Sushi
Shima-Aji
Horse Mackerel (Aji) Sushi
Aji
A5 Wagyu Sushi
Japanese premium A5 wagyu beef typically served on hand-pressed sushi rice.
Yellowtail Belly Sushi
Hamachi Toro
Blue Fin Tuna Belly Sushi
Toro
Blue Fin Tuna Sashimi
$17.85+
Red Sea Bream Sashimi
Thinly sliced red sea bream. Choose from 3 or 6 pieces.
Yellowtail Belly Sashimi
$16.10+
Salmon Sashimi
$10.95+
Fluke, Halibut Sashimi
Black Sea Bream Sashimi
Albacore Sashimi
Blue Fin Tuna Belly Sashimi
$26.45+
Striped Jack Sashimi
$14.40+
Yellowtail Sashimi
Golden Eye Snapper Sashimi
$21.30+
Salmon Belly Sashimi
Mackerel Sashimi
Amber Jack Sashimi
Horse Mackerel Sashimi
Octopus Sashimi
Nego-Toro Hand Roll
$20.15
w/Uni & Caviar
Albacore Hand Roll
w/ Truffle & Shoestring potato
$21.30
w/Uni & Hotate
Toro Taku Hand Roll
w/ Ama Ebi & Uni
Seared Wagyu Hand Roll
w/ Black Truffle
Blue Crab Roll
Delicate roll with blue crab and creamy avocado, wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed.
Yellowtail (Negi Hama) Roll
Negi Hama
Negi Toro roll
Negi Toro
Salmon Roll
Fresh salmon and avocado wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.
Spicy Tuna Roll
$9.80
Spicy tuna roll with seasoned tuna, creamy avocado, and sushi rice wrapped in seaweed.
California Roll
Crab, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.
Eel & Avocado Roll
Eel and creamy avocado wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed.
Philly Roll
Cream cheese, fresh salmon, and avocado wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.
Salmon Avocado Roll
Fresh salmon and creamy avocado wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed.
Spicy California Roll
Filled with spicy crab, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and seaweed.
Spicy Scallop Roll
Scallop mixed with spicy mayo, cucumber, and masago, wrapped in rice and seaweed, typically garnished with sesame seeds and scallions.
Vegetable Roll
Crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed.
Avocado Roll
Creamy avocado wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and seaweed.
Spicy Albacore Roll
Albacore tuna with a hint of spice, wrapped in sushi rice and paired with creamy avocado.
Salmon Skin Roll
Crispy salmon skin wrapped with rice, avocado, cucumber, and carrots, rolled in seaweed.
Spicy Salmon Roll
Fresh salmon, avocado, and spicy sauce wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.
Scallop Roll
Chopped scallop and cucumber typically combined with mayo and smelt roe, wrapped in seaweed.
Cucumber Avocado Roll
Cucumber and avocado wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.
Shrimp Roll
Cooked shrimp, cucumber, and avocado wrapped in rice and seaweed.
Shrimp Avocado Roll
Shrimp and avocado wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, creating a classic roll.
Spicy Yellowtail Roll
Yellowtail and spicy sauce wrapped in rice and seaweed, garnished with scallions.
Tuna Roll
Tekka Maki
Cucumber Roll
Kappa Maki
Lemon Roll
In: Spicy Tuna, Top: Salmon & Slice lemon, Micro Greens, Ponzu
Yellow Tail Delight Roll
In: Spicy Tuna, Top: Yellow Tail & Jalapeño, Ponzu, Micro Cilantro
Truffle Salmon Roll
In: Spicy Salmon, Avocado, Top: Salmon & Black Truffle, Sea salt
Northridge Special Roll
In: Spicy Tuna, Top: Seared Salmon & Mango Salsa, Micro Green, Yuzu Ponzu
911 Roll
In: Spicy Tuna, Top: Spicy Albacore, Layered Avocado, Jalapeno, Sriracha
Kaimori Special Roll
In: Spicy Tuna, Top: Seared Tuna & Mango Salsa, Micro Cilantro, Yuzu Ponzu
Rainbow Roll
In: California roll, Top: Assorted Fish, Avocado
Hungry Roll
In: Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Top: Fresh Albacore, Garlic Ponzu, Micro Cilantro
Yuzu Halibut Roll
In: Spicy Tuna, Top: Fresh Halibut, Yuzu Juice, Sea Salt, Micro Greens
Alaskan Roll
In: California Roll, Top: Salmon & Avocado
Albacore Special Roll
In: Spicy Tuna , Top: Albacore, Spicy Crunch Garlic, Suri Goma Sauce
Kaisen Futomaki Roll
$21.85
5pcs Big Size Traditional Roll ; In: Assorted Fish, Oba , Masago, Tamago, Avocado, Top: Salmon Egg
Cajun Salmon & Black Truffle Roll
Soy Paper ; In: Caijun Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado, Top: Seared Salmon, Black Truffle
Reseda Special Roll
Soy Paper ; In: Tuna, Salmon, Yellow Tail, Top: Layered Avocado, Suri Goma Sauce
Hawaiian Roll
In: California Roll, Top: Tuna & Avocado, Soy Mustard
Crunch Dragon Roll
In: Spicy Crab, Cucumber, Avocado, Shrimp Tempura, Top: Fresh Water Eel, Avocado, Crunch, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo
Golden Tiger Roll
In: Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Cream Cheese Deep Fried ; Masago, Scallion, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo
Yuki Roll
Soy Paper ; In: Spicy Tuna , Crabmeat, Avocado, Shrimp Tempura, Top: Crunch, Eel Sauce, Cream Cheese Sauce
Salmon Lover Roll
In: Crabmeat, Cucumber, Avocado, Shrimp Tempura, Top: Salmon & Avocado, Eel Sauce
Shrimp Tempura Roll
In: Crabmeat, Cucumber, Avocado, Shrimp Tempura, Top: Crunch, Eel Sauce
Hot Night Roll
$19.00
In: Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Shrimp Tempura, Top: Spicy Albacore, Crunch, Ponzu, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo
Rock Shrimp Tempura Roll
5 pcs ; Soy Paper ; In: Spicy Tuna, Top: Rock Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Mayo
Albacore Lover Roll
In: Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Shrimp Tempura, Top: Albacore, Avocado, Crispy Onion, Soy Mustard Sauce
Golden Spicy Tuna Roll
Deep Fried Spicy Tuna Roll, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo
Spider Roll
In: Crabmeat, Gobo, Cucumber, Kaiwarei, Soft Shell Crab, Top: Crunch, Eel Sauce
Lemon Salmon Tempura Roll
In: Salmon Tempura, Avocado Top: Fresh Salmon, Lemon Slice, Micro Greens, Soy Mustard
Shrimp Tempura H/R
Tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber, and crab meat wrapped in rice and seaweed, typically enhanced with masago and a touch of mayonnaise.
Golden Philadelphia roll
Deep Fried Philadelphia Roll, Eel Sauce
Golden California Roll
Deep Fried California Roll, Eel Sauce
Popcorn Roll
In: Crabmeat, Cucumber, Avocado, Top: Popcorn Langostino, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo
B.S.C.R.
In: California Roll, Top: Baked Scallop, Mushroom, Eel Sauce, Masago, Scallion
Baked Salmon Roll
In: California Roll, Top: Baked Salmon, Eel Sauce, Masago, Scallion
Volcano Roll
In: Spicy Tuna, Top: Baked Salmon, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Masago, Scallion
Dragon Roll
In: California Roll, Top: Fresh Water Eel, Avocado, Eel Sauce
Caterpillar Roll
In: Crabmeat, Unagi, Cucumber, Top: Layered Avocado, Eel Sauce
Snow Corn Roll
In: Spicy Tuna Roll, Top: Spicy Albacore, Langostine, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Masago, Scallion
Baked Salmon Hand Roll
Tender salmon atop sushi rice and seaweed, filled with creamy avocado and baked to perfection, garnished with vibrant roe and fresh herbs.
Baked Langoustino H/R
Succulent langoustine atop sushi rolls filled with creamy avocado and crab, garnished with vibrant fish roe and green onions.
Baked Scallop Hand Roll
$14.40
Baked scallop hand roll typically includes imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber, topped with baked scallop and a drizzle of eel sauce.
Baked Langoustino Roll
In: California Roll, Top: Baked Langoustine, Eel Sauce, Masago, Scallion
Baked Philly Roll
In: Philly Roll Top: Baked Salmon, Eel Sauce, Masago , Scallion
A5 Wagyu Striploin Steak Tasting
$33.95
Grilled A5 Wagyu Steak Red Wine Jus w/ Yuzu Herb Salsa
A5 Wagyu & Mushrooms Teppan-Yaki Tasting
$24.15
A5 Wagyu, Shiitake Mushroom, Cello Mushroom, Asparagus, Mungbean Sprout served Teppan Yaki Style
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass Tasting
Grilled Marinated Chilean Sea Bass w/Yuzu Béchamel Sauce & Shoestring Fries
Truffle Salmon Blue Crab (4pcs)
Blue Crab, Avocado w/ Salmon, Himalayan Pink Salt, Black Truffle
Cucumber Special Roll (6pcs)
Blue Fin Tuna, Salmon, Yellow tail, Avocado Wrap w/ Cucumber, Ponzu
Cherry Blossom (5pcs)
Spicy Tuna Avocado w/ Tuna, Salmon, Yellow Tail, Soy Mustard Sauce
Toro Tar Tar w/ Black Truffle
Chopped Tuna Belly w/ Chive , Dakkan Radish, Avocado, Black Truffle
Truffle Albacore & Snow Crab w/ Baguette (2pcs)
Albacore tuna and snow crab atop a baguette, garnished with fresh herbs and edible flowers.
Jess Albaco (4pcs)
Spicy Tuna, Avocado w/ Albacore, Jalapeño, Soy Mustard Sauce
Ex-Girlfriend (5pcs)
Soy Paper ; Spicy Tuna, Avocado w/ Tuna, Salmon, Yellow Tail, White Fish, Soy Mustard Sauce
Yuki No Hana (3pcs)
Blue Fin Tuna, Salmon, Avocado Wrap w/ Marinated Radish, Apple Yuzu
Baked Snow Crab Hand Roll
Soy Paper ; Crabmeat, Snow Crab Wrap
Set Meal
$27.05
Served with Rice, Salad, Miso Soup
Kai #1
$33.35
Chef’s choice 5 Pieces Sushi & California/Spicy Tuna Roll
Kai #4
$63.25
Chef’s choice premium 10 Pieces Sushi w/ Torotaku Handroll
Kai #3
$56.35
Chef’s choice premium 8 Pieces Sushi w/ Torotaku Handroll
Kai #2
$40.25
Chef’s choice 8 Pieces Sushi & California/Spicy Tuna Roll
Mori #3
$69.00
Chef’s Choice - 18 Pieces Sashimi
Mori #2
$57.50
Chef’s Choice - 15 Pieces Sashimi
Mori #4
$103.50
Chef’s Choice - Premium 24 Pieces Sashimi
Mori #1
$34.50
Chef’s Choice - 9 Pieces Sashimi
KaiMori #2
$74.75
Chef’s choice 6 Pieces Sashimi & 8 Piesces Sushi w/ Blue Crab Hand Roll
KaiMori #1
$51.75
Chef’s choice 6 Pieces Sashimi & 5 Pieces Sushi w/ California/Spicy Tuna Roll
Salmon Skin Salad
Crispy Salmon Skin w/ Red Onion Vinaigrette, Ito Kezuri
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Seasoned Spicy Vinaigrette Cucumbers
Seaweed Salad
Seasoned Wakame Seaweed
Cucumber Snomono Salad
Seasoned Japanese Vinaigrette Cucumbers
Kani-Su
Thin Sliced Cucumber, Tosaka Nori w/ Snow Crab, Amazu
Arugula Salad
Arugula & Mixed Nuts w/ Basic Vinaigrette Sauce
Sashimi Salad
Assorted Sashimi w/ Red Onion Vinaigrette
Tako-Su
Thin Sliced Cucumber, Tosaka Nori w/ Octopus , Amazu
House Salad
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato w/ Ginger Dressing
Belly Love Sampler
Blue Fin Tuna Belly, Salmon Belly, Yellow Tail Belly
Truffle Love Sampler (Smoked)
Seared Bluefin Toro w/ Truffle, Seared Salmon w/ Truffle, Unagi w/ Truffle
Uni Love Sampler
Toro w/ Uni, Ama Ebi w/ Uni, Wagyu w/ Uni
Citrus Love Sampler
Salmon w/ Finger Lime, Red Sea Bream w/ Finger Lime, Kanpachi w/ Yuzu
Seared Sushi Sampler (Smoked)
$28.20
Seared Blue Fin Tuna Belly, Seared Salmon, Seared Wagyu
Salmon Sampler
Seared Salmon w/ Truffle, Salmon Belly w/ Oba, Battera Gonbu, Salmon w/ Finger Lime
Tuna Sampler
Blue Fin Tuna Akami, Blue Fin Tuna Toro, Toro Taku w/ Kajime
Yellowtail Sampler
$16.70
Yellow Tail Belly w/ Caviar, Amber Jack, Yellow Tail w/ Jalapeño & Cilantro, Yuzu Ponzu
Kaisen-Don
$56.95
Chef’s selection of the Day’s Fresh Seafood , served over Seasoned Rice
Bara-Chirashi
$31.65
Finely Diced Sashimi over Seasoned Sushi Rice
Salmon-Ikura Don
$39.70
Fresh Salmon layered over Seasoned Rice, Ikura, Onsen Tamago, Micro Greens
Tekka-Don
$45.45
Fresh Blue Fin Tuna layered over seasoned rice, Torotaku, Onsen Tamago, Micro Greens
Una-Don
Charcoal-Grilled Unagi delicately brushed w/ Tare Sauce, Layered over Steam Rice
Miso Ramen
Miso infused Tonkotsu Broth, Grilled Chashu, Mung Bean Sprouts, Bamboo Shoots, Onsen Tamago, Scallions, Garlic Oil - Extra Toppings $2.09 ; Extra Chashu or Noodles $4.15 ; Make it Spicy $1.05
Udon
Ichiban Dash Udon Broth, Scallions, Fried Tofu Skins, Konbu, Japanese Fish Cake, Crunch Flakes - Add Shrimp Tempura (2pcs) $4.19, Chicken $6.25, Beef $6.25
Uni Butter Udon
$31.05
Udon Noodles in a Delicate Sea Urchin Butter Sauce - Add Shrimp Tempura (2pcs) $4.19, Chicken $6.25, Beef $6.25
Tonkotsu Ramen
Tonkotsu Broth, Grilled Chashu, Mung Bean Sprouts, Bamboo Shoots , Onsen Tamago, Scallions, Black Garlic Oil - Extra Toppings $2.09 ; Extra Chashu or Noodles $4.15 ; Make it Spicy $1.05
Creamy Mentaiko Udon
$29.90
Udon Noodle Coated Rich Mentaiko Cream and Grilled Mentaiko - Add Shrimp Tempura (2pcs) $4.19, Chicken $6.25, Beef $6.25
Yakisoba
Add Chicken $6.25 or Beef $6.25
Chicken Katsu Curry
Panko-breaded chicken fillet, mild Japanese curry with potatoes and carrots, served over rice with red pickles.
Pork Katsu Curry
Crispy breaded pork cutlet atop a mound of rice, surrounded by savory curry sauce.
Hot Stone Beef-Don
$24.75
Beef Teriyaki, Gently Grilled served over Steam Rice
Hot Stone Chicken-Don
Chicken Teriyaki, Gently Grilled served over Steam Rice
Hot Stone Tara Saikyo-Don
Saikyo Miso-Marinated Black Cod, Gently Grilled served over Steam Rice
Hot Stone Black Sea Bream-Don
$29.35
Black Sea Bream Shio-Yaki, Gently Grilled over Steam Rice
Hot Stone Salmon-Don
Salmon Teriyaki, Gently Grilled served over Steam Rice
Lemonade
Freshly squeezed lemons combined with a hint of sweetness create a classic lemonade experience, offering a refreshing and revitalizing drink.
Apple Juice
Pure apple juice, typically featuring a fresh, crisp taste and natural sweetness, inspired by traditional Japanese juice-making techniques.
Fiji Water
Natural artesian water from Fiji Island, offering a smooth texture and clean, refreshing taste.
Ramune
Japanese carbonated soda in a distinctive glass bottle with a marble stopper, typically available in flavors like original, strawberry, lychee, melon, and grape.
Pellegrino
S.Pellegrino: Sparkling natural mineral water from Italy, known for its refined effervescence and crisp taste, typically enjoyed for its refreshing quality.
Hot Tea
A selection of Japanese teas, typically featuring options like green tea, roasted rice tea, and black tea, offering diverse flavors from earthy to floral.
Green Iced Tea
Brewed from premium Japanese green tea leaves, this refreshing iced tea is unsweetened and typically enjoyed for its pure, natural flavors.
Black Iced Tea
Black tea steeped and served over ice, offering a robust and refreshing flavor typical of traditional Japanese tea.
Coke
A classic cola with a balance of caramel sweetness and refreshing bubbles.
Diet Coke
A sugar-free cola with a light and crisp taste, typically enjoyed for its refreshing qualities.
Sprite
A clear, lemon-lime flavored carbonated soft drink.
Dr. Pepper
A sweet soda with hints of vanilla, citrus, and a slight nutty flavor, offering a unique peppery taste.
Coke Zero
Coca-cola zero sugar typically offers the classic cola taste without the sugar, providing a refreshing beverage option.
White Rice
Steamed short-grain white rice, offering a simple and traditional Japanese side dish.
Miso Soup
Miso soup typically includes a dashi broth with miso paste, tofu, seaweed, and green onions.
Sushi Rice
Steamed Japanese short-grain rice seasoned with a vinegar-based mixture, commonly used for sushi.
Amuse Bouche
A small bite featuring delicate seafood, meat, and vegetables, typically presented as a chef's creative expression to start your meal.