Cafe Sakana Menu

1703 Westcliff Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, United States
$$$ Japanese restaurant
(88 Reviews)
Price Range $30–50

Welcome to Cafe Sakana, a hidden gem located at 1703 Westcliff Dr, Newport Beach. This Japanese restaurant specializes in exquisite sushi, where freshness meets artistry. Their menu features an array of starters and nigiri, showcasing the finest ingredients crafted into delightful combinations.

  • Starters: Indulge in the Yellowtail Jalapeno, elegantly presented with Yuzu Truffle Ponzu or try the Rock Shrimp Tempura for a creamy kick.
  • Nigiri Highlights: Enjoy the luxurious Toro Blue Fin Tuna Belly or Sea Bream Sampler, each piece a testament to quality. The Wagyu Beef Nigiri topped with truffle is a must-try for meat lovers!

With rave reviews emphasizing the freshness and unique rolls, Cafe Sakana promises an exceptional dining experience complemented by warm service. Whether you’re a sushi connoisseur or a casual diner, this spot guarantees culinary joy in every bite.

Beverages

  • Sprite

    The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

    US$4.00
  • Coke

    The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

    US$4.00
  • Diet Coke

    A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

    US$4.00

Sides

  • Miso Soup

    Vegan Miso Soup

    US$4.25
  • 6 Grain Rice

    Healthy Japanese 6 grain Rice

    US$5.25
  • White Rice
    US$4.25

Hand/Cut Roll

  • Maui

    Eel, avocado roll with macadamia nuts and eel sauce.

    US$10.00
  • Salmon Skin Roll

    Salmon Skin, yama gobo, cucumber, sprouts, topped with crab eel sauce and bonito

    US$13.75
  • Osaka Roll (8pc)

    Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura inside topped with seared Albacore, Tuna, Avocado and eel sauce/spicy mayo.

    US$19.75
  • Lobster Roll

    with asparagus tempura and cucumber. 5 pice cut roll

    US$16.00
  • Sakana HandRoll

    Sakana style spicy tuna with crab cake and shrimp tempura with eel sauce.

    US$12.00
  • Toro Green Onion

    Fatty Tuna (Toro) and green onion cut roll.

    US$15.75
  • The Truffle Shuffle (8pc)

    Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber inside. On top seared Albacore and Jalapeño topped with a light soy truffle ponzu

    US$20.50
  • Poke

    Assorted poke with crab and avocado.

    US$10.00
  • Salmon Lover Roll (8pc)

    Spicy Salmon and cucumber inside, topped with more salmon, avocado and thinly sliced lemons.

    US$19.75
  • Olivia Roll

    Inside: Spicy Salmon, Shrimp Tempura On Top: Salmon, Avocado and Thinly sliced Lemon.

    US$21.00
  • California Chicken Roll

    Tempura Chicken, Cucumber, Avocado wrapped in Soy Paper with Crabcake on top. Sauces: Spicy Mayo, Eel sauce

    US$17.75
  • California Real

    Real crab, avocado, Cucumber

    US$10.75
  • Cucumber

    Cucumber wrapped with rice and seaweed.

    US$7.00
  • Soft Shell Crab Cut Roll

    Soft shell crab with burdock root and cucumber cut roll. option of hand or cut roll, soy paper available. Customize with extra ginger, wasabi, real wasabi, eel sauce, ponzu, or spicy mayo.

    US$16.50
  • Baked Crab Hand Roll

    Baked Crab, Creamy Spicy Sauce wrapped in Soy Paper

    US$10.00
  • Blue Crab Roll

    Blue Crab, cucumber and tobiko.

    US$13.00
  • Tuna Avocado
    US$9.25
  • Garden

    Avocado, cucumber, daikon sprout, green leaf and burdock root wrapped with rice and seaweed.

    US$8.50
  • Avocado

    Avocado wrapped with rice and seaweed on the outside.

    US$7.50
  • Sea-Cret Roll

    No rice roll on soy paper with tuna, albacore, imitation crab, cucumber and avocado.

    US$15.75
  • Tempura Crunch

    Shrimp tempura, imitation crab, avocado and cucumber

    US$10.00
  • Rainbow Roll (8pc)

    California Roll with tuna,albacore, shrimp and salmon on top.

    US$19.00
  • Jay Roll

    Shrimp, Cucumber, Avocado in roll and on top Blue Fin Tuna with Yuzu Kosho, Ponzu

    US$22.00
  • Spicy Salmon

    Spicy salmon and cucumber, available as hand roll or cut roll. Options include soy paper, extra ginger, wasabi variants, eel sauce, ponzu, spicy mayo.

    US$8.25
  • Philly

    Salmon, cream cheese, avocado

    US$10.00
  • Dragon Roll (8pc)

    Crab, avocado, and cucumber inside, topped with eel and eel sauce

    US$18.75
  • Yellowtail Green Onion

    Yellowtail and green onion cut roll.

    US$9.25
  • Salmon Avocado

    Salmon and avocado cut roll.

    US$8.75
  • Koi Roll

    Tempura asparagus/zucchini, garlic and avocado inside. Topped with seared Cajun tuna, fried onion caviar and ponzu.

    US$20.00
  • Dynamite

    Spicy tuna and green onions.

    US$9.50
  • Scallop

    Scallop and cucumber wrapped with rice and seaweed.

    US$12.00
  • Sakana (8pc)

    Tempura shrimp, crab and avocado inside. Topped with spicy tuna and eel sauce.

    US$19.00
  • Spicy Tuna

    Spicy tuna with cucumber

    US$9.00

Udon Noodles

  • Shrimp Tempura Udon Noodles

    Udon Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura on the side.

    US$19.50
  • Plain Udon Noodles

    Plain udon noodles in hot dashi broth

    US$11.50
  • Vegetable Tempura Udon Noodles

    Udon Noodles with Vegetable Tempura in a hot dashi broth

    US$17.50

Specials

  • Pesto Salmon Sushi (2pc)

    Salmon Nigiri topped with avocado /onion and basil sauce

    US$11.75
  • Golden Roll

    Inside: Avocado, Cucumber, Burdock root, and Green Leaf Top : Golden Eye Snapper with minced jalapeno

    US$21.50
  • Seared Black Cod Sushi (2 Pc)

    With yuzu miso sauce

    US$11.75
  • Koi Roll

    Tempura asparagus/zucchini, garlic and avocado inside. Topped with seared Cajun tuna, fried onion caviar and ponzu.

    US$20.00
  • Salmon Belly Tempura

    Comes with tofu ranch sauce and spicy mayo on the side.

    US$16.50
  • Golden Eye Snapper Sushi (2 Pc)

    Slices of golden eye snapper over sushi rice, typically served with wasabi and ginger. Two pieces.

    US$15.00
  • 3 Handroll Special

    -Spicy Salmon Handroll -Spicy Albacore Handroll -Sakana Handroll (spicy tuna and shrimp tempura)

    US$18.75
  • Spicy Tuna Jalapeno Poppers

    Stuffed Jalapeno with spicy tuna and cream cheese. Topped with eel sauce.

    US$15.25
  • Sea Bream Sampler Sushi (3 Pc)

    3 pc Sea Bream Sampler (w/ truffle salt, yuzu salt, basil)

    US$15.00

Ocean Sushi Set

  • Ocean Mini

    -Edamame -(2) Tuna,( 2) Salmon, (2) Albacore Nigiri -Choice of Spicy Tuna or California Roll hand rolls (+2.00 for cut roll)

    US$27.00
  • Vegan Sushi Set

    -Comes with Vegan Miso Soup -Garden Roll with soy paper, Inari sushi (tofu), and 6 pc variety of seasonal vegetable nigiri sushi.

    US$27.00
  • Ocean Blessing

    -Edamame -Tuna Sashimi with ponzu -(1) Toro, (1) Bluefin Tuna, (1) Sea bream, (2) Salmon, (2) Albacore, (1) Shrimp, (1) Amberjack Nigiri - Blue Crab Cut Roll and Bluefin Tuna Cut Roll (4 pc each)

    US$48.00
  • The Ocean Set

    -Edamame -Tuna Sashimi with ponzu -(1) Yellowtail, (1) Amberjack, (2) Salmon, (2) Albacore Nigiri. -Blue Crab Cut Roll and Bluefin Tuna Cut Roll (4 pc each)

    US$38.00

Sashimi

  • Toro Sashimi

    Blue fin tuna belly

    US$29.00
  • Chefs Choice (15 Pc)

    15 pc of daily fresh chefs choice sashimi plate (tuna,albacore,salmon,scallop,yellowtail)

    US$40.00
  • Yellowtail Sashimi
    US$18.75

Nigiri

  • Seared Pepper Tuna Nigiri

    Topped with fried onion

    US$12.00
  • Toro

    Blue fin Tuna Belly

    US$17.00
  • Fresh Water Eel
    US$9.25
  • Sea Bream Sampler

    3 pc Sea Bream Sampler (w/ truffle salt, yuzu salt, basil)

    US$15.00
  • Wagyu Beef Nigiri

    With Truffle

    US$16.75
  • Blue Crab
    US$9.00
  • Salmon Pesto

    Salmon Nigiri topped with avocado /onion and basil sauce

    US$11.75
  • Salmon Roe
    US$10.00
  • Seared Black Cod Nigiri

    Topped with yuzu miso

    US$11.75

Salads

  • Grilled Salmon Salad

    2 pc Teriyaki Salmon over Mixed Greens. House Sesame Dressing and ponzu on the side

    US$23.00
  • Green Salad

    Green Salad with our Sesame Dressing

    US$8.00
  • Seaweed Cucumber Salad
    US$8.00
  • Chicken Teriyaki Salad

    House Sesame Dressing and Ponzu on the side.

    US$22.00
  • Sashimi Salad

    10pc Tuna, salmon, albacore yellowtail and shrimp. House Sesame Dressing and Ponzu on the Side

    US$26.25
  • Salmon Skin Salad
    US$21.00

Donburi

  • Donburi (Rice Bowl)

    Japanese Rice Bowl - includes Miso Soup

    US$17.75

Sake, Beer, and Wine

  • Asahi (Large Bottle)
    US$10.25
  • Kubota Junmai Daiginjo Sake (300 Ml)
    US$29.00
  • Kikusui Sake (720 Ml)
    US$62.00
  • Kubota Junmai Daiginjo Sake (720 Ml)
    US$74.00
  • Asahi (Small Bottle)
    US$7.00
  • Nigori Sake

    Unfiltered Sake

    US$22.00

Two-Item Bento Box

  • 2 Item Bento

    Select 2 items. Comes with: - Miso Soup - Rice - Salad

    US$24.00

Starters

  • Yellowtail Jalapeno

    Yellowtail sashimi set in Yuzu Truffle Ponzu topped with thinly sliced jalapeno.

    US$19.25
  • Yellowtail Collar
    US$21.00
  • Rock Shrimp Tempura

    Creamy Spicy, Ponzu and House aioli dipping sauce

    US$15.75
  • Salmon Fresca

    Salmon Sashimi, topped with fresh ginger, micro greens, drizzled with Yuzu Ponzu and Olive Oil

    US$18.75
  • Takoyaki (5)
    US$8.50
  • Salmon Collar
    US$16.50
  • Salmon Teriyaki

    Salmon Teriyaki Appetizer

    US$11.75
  • Spicy Tuna Jalapeno Poppers
    US$15.25
  • Shishito Peppers

    Sauteed with Ponzu, Comes with Sweet Miso sauce on the Side

    US$9.75
  • Agedashi Tofu
    US$9.00
  • Miso Eggplant

    Japanese Eggplant cooked drizzled with Our Sweet Miso glaze.

    US$10.00
  • Garlic Edamame
    US$7.75
  • Vegetable Tempura
    US$12.00
  • Jidori Chicken Teriyaki

    Free Range Chicken Teriyaki Appetizer

    US$12.00
  • Softshell Crab
    US$12.00
  • Chicken Karaage

    Spiced Crispy Chicken with side of our Creamy Spicy Sauce

    US$15.75
  • Yellowtail Yuzu Carpaccio

    Topped with cucumber and tomato

    US$22.75
  • Gyoza (6)

    Japanese Pork Dumplings

    US$9.00
  • Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
    US$16.75
  • Mixed Shrimp Tempura

    Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura

    US$16.00
  • Salmon Belly Tempura

    comes with tofu ranch and spicy mayo on the side

    US$16.00