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Menu

Japanese menu New York

Izakaya Zest’s Japanese menu New York page brings the kitchen range into one place. The list moves from ramen to sushi, then into sashimi, small plates, and rice bowls, so the order on the page mirrors the way a table can move through a meal.

The menu is organised by section, with Special Roll, Kitchen Entree, Hot Appetizers, Sushi Bar Entree, Sushi, Sashimi, Soup and Salad, and Classic Roll. That structure makes it easy to start with something hot, shift to raw fish, or stay with a lighter bowl and salad. Shoyu Ramen sits beside Pan Fried Gyoza and Shrimp Shumai. GyuDon and Zest Seafood Don give the kitchen a rice-bowl side. the main Izakaya Zest page carries the room, hours, and service details for the visit itself.

Dish names on this page show the range without stretching it. Happy Year, Toro Foie Gras, Wagyu (2 Pcs), Sashimi Feast, California, and Rainbow point to a menu that moves between familiar rolls and richer seafood-led plates. Salmon Avocado Salad and Soup and Salad add a lighter path. The bar side of the menu fits the izakaya format with quick dishes that can arrive before a larger entrée.

Cocktails on a bar with warm lighting.

Dishes

  • Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen

    Pork Belly, Half Soft Boiled Egg, Bamboo Shoot, Scallion, Black Garlic Oil, Pork Broth, Thin Noodles.

    $19.00
  • Takoyaki
    Takoyaki

    Crispy balls filled with tender pieces of octopus.

    $10.00
  • Pork Belly Bun
    Pork Belly Bun

    Tender pork belly served in a soft bun.

    $7.00
  • Shoyu Ramen
    Shoyu Ramen

    Pork Belly, Half Soft Boiled Egg, Bamboo Shoot, Scallion, Truffles, Seaweed, Chicken Broth, Wavy Noodles.

    $19.00
  • Gyudon
    Gyudon

    Slow Cook Beef, Onion Over Rice, Poached Egg, Scallion, Sesame.

    $19.00
  • Fire Island Deep Fried
    Fire Island Deep Fried
  • Kyoto Matcha IPA
    Kyoto Matcha IPA
  • Fried Oyster
    Fried Oyster

    Crispy oysters served hot.

    $10.00
  • Pan Fried Pork Gyoza
    Pan Fried Pork Gyoza
  • Spicy Miso Ramen
    Spicy Miso Ramen
  • Sake Don
    Sake Don

    Salmon sashimi and Ikura over rice. Comes with wasabi.

    $39.00
  • Sushi Rolls with Avocado and Tuna
    Sushi Rolls with Avocado and Tuna
  • Chicken Katsu Don
    Chicken Katsu Don

    Chicken Katsu Over Rice, Egg, Onion, Scallion.

    $18.00
  • Pan Fried Gyoza with Dipping Sauce
    Pan Fried Gyoza with Dipping Sauce
  • Botan Shrimp Uni
    Botan Shrimp Uni

    Shrimp and uni combination in a delicate sushi roll.

    $16.00
  • Shrimp Shumai
    Shrimp Shumai

    Steamed dumplings filled with shrimp.

    $9.00
  • California Roll
    California Roll
  • Beef Udon
    Beef Udon

    Beef, Shrimp Tempura, Scallion, Truffles, Chicken Broth, Poached Egg.

    $22.00
  • Fried Chicken Bun
    Fried Chicken Bun

    Crispy fried chicken in a soft bun.

    $7.00
  • Peking Duck
    Peking Duck