ikigai Menu
Introducing the Menu at Ikigai
Located at 2146 Colorado Blvd in Los Angeles, Ikigai redefines the Japanese dining experience. This trendy, upmarket restaurant is known for its fresh, high-quality fish and an extensive menu that caters beautifully to both casual diners and sushi aficionados alike. The vibrant atmosphere, characterized by soft lighting and an inviting neon sign, sets the stage for romantic evenings or group gatherings.
- Specialties: Highlights include their Sashimi Teishoku and grilled options like Hamachi Kama and Teriyaki Salmon, all showcasing exceptional flavor and quality.
- Sushi Selection: The diverse range of maki rolls, like Tekka and Negitoro, is a must-try, often praised for generous portions.
With a selection of beer and wine, along with outdoor seating options, Ikigai promises a memorable dining experience, making it an exciting addition to the Los Angeles culinary landscape.
Zensai / Starters
Shishito
blistered peppers, sesame shoyu, bonito flakes
Edamame
chilled, sea salt
Chili Garlic Edamame
pan-fried, chili garlic
Sunomono
cucumbers, ponzu, sesame seeds
Agedashi Tofu
deep-fried tofu (4 pc) with tempura sauce and topped with daikon, ginger, and green onion
Sashimi Salad
salmon or albacore sashimi, spring mix, spicy ponzu dressing
Gyoza
pan-fried pork dumplings (7 pc) with chili vinegar dipping sauce
Karaage
housemade shio koji-marinated fried chicken, with yuzu kosho mayo
Tempura Platter
with tempura sauce
Atamaage
deep-fried and salted sweet shrimp heads (2 pc)
Negima Yakitori
chicken and green onion skewers (2 pc), housemade teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds
Eringi Kushiyaki
king trumpet mushroom skewers (2 pc), miso butter, green onion
Kumamoto Oysters (2 pc)
smaller oysters, with spicy yuzu ponzu
Miyagi Oysters (2 pc)
larger oysters, with spicy yuzu ponzu
Kumamoto Oysters (2pc)
smaller oysters, with spicy yuzu ponzu
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
6pc, avocado, jalapeño, eel sauce, chili kewpie
Miyagi Oysters (2pc)
larger oysters, with spicy yuzu ponzu
Salmon Sashimi Salad
salmon sashimi, spring mix, spicy ponzu sesame dressing
Albacore Sashimi Salad
albacore sashimi, spring mix, spicy ponzu sesame dressing
Hamachi Gomayu (6pc)
yellowtail sashimi, sesame oil, roasted salt (6 pc)
Hamachi Gomayu (6 pc)
yellowtail sashimi, sesame oil, roasted salt
Hamachi Jalapeno Sashimi (6 pc)
yellowtail, jalapeño
Hamachi Jalapeno (6 pc)
yellowtail sashimi, jalapeno
Citrus Salmon Sashimi (6pc)
yuzu citrus, jalepeno
Citrus Salmon (6 pc)
salmon sashimi, yuzu citrus, jalapeno
Crispy Onion Albacore (6 pc)
albacore sashimi, crispy onion, garlic ponzu
Katsudon
panko-breaded pork cutlet and onion omelette over rice; with tempura sauce and green onions
Unadon
barbecued freshwater eel over rice, eel sauce, sesame seeds
Miso Black Cod
sweet saikyo miso-marinated fillet
Salmon Teriyaki
housemade teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds
Chicken Teriyaki
housemade teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds
Donburi / Yakimono (Rice Bowl / Grilled)
Udon / Noodle Soup
Tempura Udon
mentsuyu broth, shrimp and veggie tempura, kamaboko, green onions
Nagasaki Udon
creamy pork broth, mushroom, shrimp, cabbage, carrot, yellow and green onions
Sake Set
salmon and torched salmon belly (6 pc) + salmon handroll
Omakase (10pc)
chef's choice 10pc nigiri and 4pc negitoro hosomaki
Tuna Set
assorted bluefin tuna (6 pc) + negitoro handroll
Omakase (12pc)
chef's choice 12pc nigiri and 4pc negitoro hosomaki
Nigiri 6pc
assorted bluefin tuna, salmon, hamachi, madai, scallop (1 pc ea) + negitoro handroll
Chirashi (Regular)
assorted fish, negitoro, tamago, and ikura over sushi rice
Chirashi
assorted fish, tamago, negitoro, ikura over sushi rice
Chirashi (Premium)
assorted premium fish, tamago, uni, and ikura over sushi rice
Sashimi Set
9pc or 12pc hamachi, maguro, salmon sashimi
Sushi Sets
Nigiri (2Pc)
Albacore
spicy daikon, ginger, green onion, ponzu
Chutoro
bluefin medium fatty tuna, kizami wasabi
Otoro
bluefin fatty tuna, kizami wasabi
Seared Tuna
ponzu, green onion, spicy daikon, ginger
Negitoro Gunkan Maki
quail egg, chopped bluefin belly, green onion
Torched Salmon Belly
roasted salt
Hamachi
yellowtail
Hamachi Belly
yellowtail belly
Kanpachi
amberjack, yuzu kosho
Madai
sea bream, torched skin, yuzu citrus
Torched Madai
Yuzu kosho
Hirame
Halibut, shiso, ponzu, spicy daikon
Engawa
torched hirame fin muscle, roasted salt
Sawara
Spanish mackerel, ginger
Saba
mackerel, ginger, green onion
Butter Saba
mackerel, torched with butter
Shima Aji
striped horse mackerel, ginger
Hotate
hokkaido scallop
Torched Hotate
torched scallop, yuzu kosho
Amaebi
sweet shrimp, deep-fried head
Wagyu A5
torched, roasted salt
Tamago
housemade egg omelette
Unagi
freshwater barbecue eel
Tako
octopus
Ankimo
Monkfish liver, ponzu
Uni (Premium Santa Barbara)
sea urchin
Ikura
Salmon roe
Tobiko
flying fish roe
SMT
scallop, mayo, tobiko
Yellowtail King
chopped yellowtail, cucumber, green onion roll; topped with yellowtail, sesame oil, roasted salt (8 pc)
Spicy Blossom
spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado roll; topped with spicy tuna, eel sauce, chili mayo
Rainbow #1
california roll; topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado (8 pc)
Rainbow #2
spicy tuna cucumber roll; topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado (8 pc)
California
crab meat, cucumber, avocado roll; topped with sesame seeds (8 pc)
Yuzu Drop
salmon, albacore, cucumber roll; topped with salmon, yuzu citrus, yuzu mayo
Crunch
shrimp tempura, cucumber roll; topped with eel sauce, chili mayo, tempura flakes (8 pc)
Yakimaki
california roll; topped with baked salmon, eel sauce, mayo
Hideaway
spicy tuna, crab meat, avocado roll fried in tempura batter; topped with eel sauce, chili kewpie
Dragon
california roll; topped with unagi, eel sauce (8 pc)
Spider Roll (5 pc)
deep-fried soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, roll; topped with eel sauce
Triple Delight (5 pc)
tuna, yellowtail, salmon, avocado, cucumber roll; soy paper wrap
Spicy Tuna Roll (5 pc)
spicy tuna and cucumber roll (5 pcs)
Vegan
oshinko (pickled radish), cucumber, kanpyo (pickled gourd), yamagobo (pickled burdock root), and inari roll; topped with avocado and sesame seeds (8 pc)
Veggie Tempura Roll (5 pc)
assorted vegetable tempura, kanpyo roll; topped with sesame seeds
Futomaki (5 pc)
kanpyo, yamagobo, oshinko, cucumber, tamago
Signature Rolls (8Pc)
Small-Cut Roll (6 Pc)
Tekka Maki
bluefin tuna
Salmon Maki
sesame seeds
Kappa Maki
cucumber, sesame seeds
Negitoro Maki
chopped toro and green onion
Negihama Maki
chopped yellowtail and green onion
Oshinko Maki
pickled radish, shiso leaf, and sesame seeds
Ume Shiso Maki
plum paste, shiso, cucumber
Tekka Hand Roll
bluefin tuna
Salmon Hand Roll
sesame seeds
Kappa Hand Roll
cucumber, sesame seeds
Negitoro Hand Roll
chopped toro, green onion
Negihama Hand Roll
chopped yellowtail, green onion
SMT Hand Roll
scallop, mayo, tobiko
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
cucumber, shiso leaf
Hand Roll (1Pc)
Kobachi / Side Dishes
Miso Soup
with tofu and green onion
House Salad
with carrot ginger dressing
Tsukemono
Assorted pickles
Kinpira Gobo
braised burdock root and carrots in sweet soy and sesame glaze
Kinpira Renkon
sesame-soy lotus root
Hiyayakko
cold silken tofu, goma dressing, sesame seeds
Goma Wakame
seaweed salad, sesame oil
Hamachi Kama
salted yellowtail collar, soy sauce, grated daikon
Salmon Shioyaki
salted salmon filets (2 filets) with daikon and soy sauce dip
Teriyaki
chicken or salmon, house-made tare, sesame seeds
Kids' Bento
chicken teriyaki, miso soup, steamed rice, and mixed tempura; only ages 12 and under
Yakimono / Grilled
Nigiri (2 Pc)
Madai Belly
yuzu kosho
AK Samurai
spicy tuna and cucumber roll; topped with salmon, jalepeno, siracha
Spider (5 pc)
deep-fried soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado roll; topped with eel sauce (5 pc)
Triple Delight (5pc)
tuna, yellowtail, salmon, avocado, cucumber roll; soy paper wrap (5 pc)
Veggie Tempura Roll (5pc)
assorted vegetable tempura and kanpyo roll; topped with sesame seeds
Futomaki (5pc)
kanpyo, yamagobo, oshinko, cucumber, and tamago roll
Signature Rolls
Hand Roll (1 Pc)
Avocado (Hand Roll)
1pc hand roll; avocado
Blue Crab (Hand Roll)
1pc hand roll; blue crab
Salmon Skin (Hand Roll)
cooked salmon skin, oshinko, shiso, cucumber, sesame seeds
Soft Shell Crab (Hand Roll)
soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, eel sauce
Miso Black Cod (Hand Roll)
miso black cod, cucumber, sesame seeds
Echigo (11.5 oz bottle)
11.15 oz bottle; koshihikari rice lager
Sapporo Premium (21.4 oz bottle)
22 oz (large) bottle
Beer
Saké
Michinoku Onikoroshi
10.1 oz bottle; "dry enough to kill demons," light, sweet
Kikusui - Junmai Ginjo
10.1 oz bottle; light, fruity aroma; smooth, dry finish
Kubota - Junmai Daiginjo
10.1 oz bottle; pear and melon notes, smooth and clean
Dassai Blue Type 50 - Junmai Daiginjo
12.7 oz bottle; refreshing aroma, elegant umami, light finish
Dassai Blue Type 23 - Premium Junmai Daiginjo
12.7 oz bottle; smooth, rich, subtle fruit and floral flavor, crisp minerality
Sho Chiku Bai Nigori
12.7 oz bottle; silky mild, fruity aroma, creamy, refreshing
Chu-Hi - Shochu Highball
canned japanese cocktail
S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water
500 mL or 1 L (bottle)
Sparkling Drink
yuzu, white peach, lychee oolong, or uji matcha ginger
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Non-Alcoholic
Dessert
Brûlée Basque Cheesecake
caramelized, cream and berries; made in house
Ice Cream
scoop of ice cream
