Isao

Name: Isao
Address: 5 Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand, Bangkok
Price range: ฿100 - ฿800

Japanese fusion cuisine featuring signature sushi rolls, fresh sashimi, and creative appetizers.

★ 4.6 (2,406) $$Moderate 📍 5 Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

COLD APPETIZERS

SEAWEED SALAD

Seasoned sesame seaweed salad

A refreshing salad made with strands of wakame seaweed. It has a slightly chewy texture and is tossed in a savory, nutty sesame dressing. Served chilled as a starter.

฿100 ≈ $3.00

GOMA-AE

Blanched spinach chilled and served with sweet sesame sauce

Boiled spinach served cold and coated in a rich, sweet, and savory black sesame paste. A classic Japanese vegetable side dish with a nutty flavor.

฿130 ≈ $4.00

PICKLES

Assorted Japanese pickles

A selection of tsukemono (Japanese preserved vegetables). Crunchy, salty, and sour, they act as a palate cleanser between bites.

฿100 ≈ $3.00

JELLYFISH

Marinated jellyfish in sesame oil

Prepared jellyfish with a unique crunchy and rubbery texture. Marinated in fragrant sesame oil and seasoning for a savory, refreshing taste.

฿120 ≈ $4.00

BABY OCTOPUS

Marinated baby octopus in special sauce

Whole baby octopuses marinated in a sweet and savory glaze. Chewy and flavorful, often sesame-seasoned. Served as a cold appetizer.

฿150 ≈ $5.00

TAMAGO SU

Ikura, tobiko, ebiko, tamago, and wakame with cucumber salad

A vinegar-dressed salad featuring sweet egg omelet (tamago) and assorted fish roe (ikura, tobiko, ebiko). Offers a mix of popping textures and sweet-savory flavors.

฿240 ≈ $7.00

TAKO SU

Cooked octopus, wakame with cucumber salad

Slices of tender boiled octopus served with cucumber and seaweed in a tangy vinegar dressing (sunomono). Light, refreshing, and appetizing.

฿130 ≈ $4.00

MIXED SUNOMONO

Assorted fresh fish and wakame with cucumber salad

A variety of raw seafood slices served in a light vinegar dressing with cucumber and seaweed. A refreshing salad that highlights the freshness of the fish.

฿130 ≈ $4.00

SPECIAL COLD APPETIZERS

HOUSE SALAD

Assorted vegetables with two choices of homemade dressings (ginger or shoyu)

A fresh mix of garden vegetables. Choose between a zesty ginger dressing or a savory soy sauce-based (shoyu) dressing.

฿240~ ≈ $7.00

SESAME GARDEN SALAD (CRISP KANIKAMA)

Various kinds of green vegetables, shiso leaves, avocado, and dressed with sesame creamy dressing served with crisp kanikama

A rich salad with greens, creamy avocado, and aromatic shiso. Topped with crispy imitation crab (kanikama) and a creamy sesame dressing.

฿260 ≈ $8.00

SESAME GARDEN SALAD (CRISP TOFU)

Various kinds of green vegetables, shiso leaves, avocado, and dressed with sesame creamy dressing served with crisp tofu

A vegetarian salad option featuring greens, avocado, and shiso. Topped with crispy fried tofu and served with a rich sesame cream dressing.

฿260 ≈ $8.00

KALE & QUINOA SALAD

Kale, quinoa, red bell pepper, avocado, edamame, pecans, and sprinkled with sesame seed served with lemon vinaigrette dressing

A nutrient-packed salad with superfoods like kale and quinoa. Tossed with nuts and veggies in a bright lemon vinaigrette for a healthy, crunchy bite.

฿450 ≈ $14.00

ROSY SALMON

Thinly sliced salmon and lemon served with ponzu sauce

Delicate slices of raw salmon arranged beautifully with lemon. Served with ponzu, a citrus-based soy sauce, for a tart and savory flavor.

฿350 ≈ $11.00

SPICY TUNA SALAD

Diced fresh tuna with spicy sauce, avocado, green onion, and sesame seed piled upon bed of cucumber, carrot, radish, and green salad

Fresh tuna cubes tossed in a spicy dressing, served over a bed of crisp vegetables. A popular dish offering a kick of heat with cool, fresh greens.

฿400 ≈ $12.00

SPICY SALMON SALAD

Fresh salmon tossed with spicy dressing and served over salad greens. Creamy, spicy, and refreshing.

ISAO SIGNATURE

WINTER

Crab meat, toasted shrimp, imitation crab, spinach, avocado, kaiware, carrot, and radish wrapped with seaweed sheet and cucumber sheet, topped with sesame seeds and served with miso sauce

A refreshing roll wrapped in thin cucumber instead of rice. Packed with seafood and vegetables, offering a crisp texture and savory miso flavor.

฿400 ≈ $12.00

SUMMER

Crab meat, cooked shrimp, freshwater eel, avocado, cos lettuce, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, and spicy sauce rolled in tofu sheet and seaweed sheet, topped with teriyaki sauce and tobiko

A protein-rich roll wrapped in soy paper. Contains eel and shrimp with fresh veggies and a spicy kick, finished with sweet teriyaki sauce.

฿420 ≈ $13.00

JACKIE

Shrimp tempura, ebiko, and avocado wrapped with cooked shrimp, served with teriyaki and a special sauce

The restaurant's signature caterpillar-shaped roll. Features crunchy shrimp tempura inside and is covered with layers of shrimp, creating a cute design and delicious taste.

฿540 ≈ $17.00

RAINBOW

Shrimp tempura, ebiko, and avocado wrapped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cooked shrimp, and thinly sliced cucumber

A colorful roll topped with various types of fresh fish. Inside is crunchy shrimp tempura and creamy avocado. Offers a different fish flavor in every bite.

฿450 ≈ $14.00

ENGAWA MAKI

Spicy salmon and avocado rolled with torched engawa garnished with tobiko, sliced lemon, green onion, and ponzu-teriyaki sauce

A rich roll topped with lightly seared flounder fin (engawa), which melts in the mouth. Filled with spicy salmon and balanced with a citrusy ponzu sauce.

฿470 ≈ $15.00

LAVA MAKI

Shrimp tempura and avocado roll topped with torched spicy sauce and salmon garnished with ikura and teriyaki sauce

A creamy and savory roll topped with seared salmon and a rich spicy sauce. Garnished with salmon roe (ikura) for a burst of ocean flavor.

฿500 ≈ $16.00

SUSHI ROLLS

SPICY TUNA MAKI

Chopped tuna, green onion, kaiware, and spicy sauce

A classic sushi roll filled with minced tuna mixed with spicy mayo and scallions. Savory with a mild heat.

฿350 ≈ $11.00

SPICY SCALLOP MAKI

Scallop, ebiko, cucumber, kaiware, and spicy sauce

A sushi roll featuring sweet, tender raw scallop and crunchy cucumber, tossed in a creamy spicy sauce.

฿350 ≈ $11.00

SPICY SALMON MAKI

Chopped salmon, green onion, kaiware, and spicy sauce

Fresh salmon chopped and mixed with spicy sauce and herbs, rolled with sushi rice and seaweed. Creamy and flavorful.

฿350 ≈ $11.00

SPICY HAMACHI MAKI

Chopped yellowtail, green onion, and spicy sauce

A roll filled with rich, buttery yellowtail (hamachi) and spicy seasoning. A savory treat for fish lovers.

฿320 ≈ $10.00

CHICAGO SPICY CRAZY

Tuna, salmon, white fish, cucumber, avocado, green onion, and spicy sauce with ebiko

A medley of three types of fish and fresh vegetables in one roll. Spicy, creamy, and crunchy textures all at once.

฿420 ≈ $13.00

TRIPLE-L

Baked diced shrimp and imitation crab with spicy sauce topped on sliced tuna and salmon layered between sushi rice with tempura flake, ebiko, green onion, and teriyaki sauce

A rich, layered sushi creation (battera style) topped with a warm, baked seafood mixture. Complex flavors and textures.

฿520 ≈ $16.00

PO BOY MAKI

A taste of Louisiana flavor with crispy breaded tiger prawns, avocado, bell pepper, yamagobo, cos lettuce, cilantro, and a touch of remoulade sauce

A fusion roll inspired by the Po' Boy sandwich. Features fried prawns and cajun-style remoulade sauce for a unique Western twist.

฿450 ≈ $14.00

TIGER'S EYE

Broiled squid stuffed with salmon, cucumber, and yamagobo served with spicy-lemon-mayo sauce

A visually striking dish where a whole squid is stuffed with salmon and veggies, then sliced to look like an eye. Chewy and savory.

฿750 ≈ $23.00

CRISPY CRISPY ROLLS

SUSHI SANDWICH

Tuna and salmon stuffed between layers of sushi rice with tempura flake, ebiko, and green onion

Sushi rice sandwiches filled with raw tuna and salmon, plus crunchy tempura flakes. Cut into triangles for a fun, filling meal.

฿450 ≈ $14.00

CRUNCHY

Sushi rice roll crumbed with tempura flake, deep-fried, and stuffed with spicy salmon, topped with teriyaki sauce

A fully deep-fried sushi roll with a crispy exterior. Filled with warm spicy salmon and drizzled with sweet sauce.

฿400 ≈ $12.00

SPICY TEMPURA

Shrimp tempura, ebiko, cucumber, avocado, kaiware, green onion, and spicy sauce

A roll centered around crunchy shrimp tempura and spicy mayo. A popular choice with great texture.

฿320 ≈ $10.00

SPIDER

Deep-fried soft shell crab, ebiko, cucumber, avocado, kaiware, green onion, and spicy sauce

Featuring whole fried soft-shell crab, giving it a savory crab flavor and crunch. Rolled with fresh vegetables.

฿400 ≈ $12.00

YOUR FAVORITE CALIFORNIA ROLLS

ISAO CALIFORNIA

Crab meat and avocado with sesame seed

The house version of the California roll. Simple and classic with crab meat and creamy avocado.

฿320 ≈ $10.00

SPECIAL CALIFORNIA

Crab meat and avocado with ebiko

A California roll coated with shrimp roe (ebiko) on the outside for extra color and a popping texture.

฿350 ≈ $11.00

ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA

Imitation crab, tamago, and cucumber with ebiko

A nostalgic style of California roll using imitation crab stick, sweet egg omelet, and cucumber.

฿300 ≈ $9.00

SPICY CALIFORNIA

Crab meat, avocado, and spicy sauce with ebiko

A spicy twist on the California roll, adding a kick of heat to the creamy crab and avocado filling.

฿380 ≈ $12.00

VEGETARIAN MAKI

OSHINKO MAKI

Pickled radish and sesame seed

A simple hosomaki (thin roll) filled with crunchy yellow pickled radish. Sweet, sour, and savory.

฿100 ≈ $3.00

KAPPA MAKI

Cucumber and sesame seed

Classic cucumber roll. Refreshing and crisp, often eaten to cleanse the palate.

฿100 ≈ $3.00

SHIITAKE MAKI

Sweet black mushroom and sesame seed

Sushi roll filled with simmered shiitake mushrooms. Offers a deep, savory, and slightly sweet umami flavor.

฿120 ≈ $4.00

NATTO MAKI

Fermented soybean and green onion

A traditional roll for acquired tastes, filled with sticky fermented soybeans. Has a strong aroma and unique savory flavor.

฿150 ≈ $5.00

AVOCADO MAKI

Avocado and sesame seed

Sushi roll filled with ripe, creamy avocado. Simple but rich and satisfying.

฿200 ≈ $6.00

UME SHISO MAKI

Plum, shiso leaves, cucumber, and sesame seed

A fragrant and tart roll featuring pickled plum paste (ume) and aromatic shiso leaf. Very refreshing.

฿200 ≈ $6.00

VEGGIE MAKI

Spinach, pickled radish, cucumber, carrot, and black mushroom with sesame seed

A colorful roll packed with assorted vegetables. Crunchy, healthy, and full of different textures.

฿220 ≈ $7.00

EL VEGANO

Shiitake, avocado, carrot, bell pepper, cilantro, pickled jalapenos, tamago, and cream cheese rolled in tofu sheet and seaweed sheet with tempura flake and sesame seed

A fusion vegetarian roll with Mexican influences like jalapeno and cilantro. Contains egg and cream cheese (not vegan despite name).

฿350 ≈ $11.00

DONBURI

TEKKA DON (KIHADA MAGURO)

Sliced fresh yellowfin tuna and pickles on a bowl of sushi rice. Served with a miso soup.

Fresh slices of lean yellowfin tuna served over vinegared sushi rice. A classic, simple, and healthy rice bowl.

฿480 ≈ $15.00

TEKKA DON (HON MAGURO)

Sliced fresh bluefin tuna and pickles on a bowl of sushi rice. Served with a miso soup.

Premium bluefin tuna slices served over sushi rice. Bluefin is known for its superior richness and deep flavor.

฿800 ≈ $25.00

SALMON DON

Sliced fresh salmon, ikura, and pickles on a bowl of sushi rice. Served with a miso soup.

Slices of fatty salmon and salmon roe served over rice. A rich and popular rice bowl for salmon lovers.

฿550 ≈ $17.00

CHIRASHI DON

Assorted raw seafood and pickles on a bowl of sushi rice. Served with a miso soup.

A 'scattered' sushi bowl featuring a colorful variety of the day's fresh fish and toppings over rice.

฿550 ≈ $17.00

PO-KE HAWAIIAN BOWL

Seasoned diced tuna and salmon, avocado, bell pepper, onion, edamame, pickled radish, green onion, and sesame seed on a bowl of sushi rice. Served with a miso soup.

A Hawaiian-style poke bowl with cubed fish marinated in savory dressing. Served with various fresh toppings for a complete meal.

฿500 ≈ $16.00

UNAGI DON

Cooked freshwater eel and pickles on a bowl of rice. Served with a miso soup.

Grilled eel glazed with sweet soy sauce (tare) served over steamed rice. Rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying.

฿500 ≈ $16.00

TENDON

Shrimp, squid, and vegetable tempura on a bowl of rice. Served with a miso soup.

A rice bowl topped with crispy tempura (battered and fried seafood and veggies), drizzled with a sweet tempura sauce.

฿280 ≈ $9.00

KATSUDON

A bowl of rice topped with a deep-fried breaded pork cutlet, egg, and vegetables. Served with a miso soup.

A hearty bowl of rice topped with tonkatsu (fried pork) simmered with egg and onions in a sweet-savory broth.

฿250 ≈ $8.00

KITCHEN (Entrée)

SABA SHIOYAKI

Grilled marinated mackerel with light salt

Mackerel grilled to perfection with salt. The skin is crispy, and the flesh is oily and flavorful. A classic Japanese breakfast or lunch dish.

฿350~ ≈ $11.00

SABA TERIYAKI

Grilled marinated mackerel with teriyaki sauce

Grilled mackerel glazed with sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Rich and hearty.

฿350~ ≈ $11.00

SALMON SHIOYAKI

Grilled salmon with light salt

A simple grilled salmon fillet seasoned with salt to highlight the fish's natural flavor. Crisp skin and flaky meat.

฿420~ ≈ $13.00

SALMON TERIYAKI

Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce

Grilled salmon fillet coated in a glossy, sweet teriyaki glaze. A crowd-pleasing classic.

฿420~ ≈ $13.00

GINDARA SHIOYAKI

Grilled black cod with light salt

Buttery black cod (sablefish) grilled with salt. The fish has a very high fat content, making it incredibly tender and melt-in-your-mouth.

฿520~ ≈ $16.00

GINDARA TERIYAKI

Grilled black cod with teriyaki sauce

Rich and buttery black cod grilled with a sweet soy glaze. Decadent and flavorful.

฿720~ ≈ $22.00

SAKE KABUTONI

Steamed salmon head in shoyu sauce

Salmon head simmered in a sweet soy broth. The meat around the head and collar is very tender and gelatinous.

฿370~ ≈ $11.00

BURI KAMA SHIOYAKI

Grilled yellowtail collar with light salt

The collar (cheek) of the yellowtail fish, grilled until crisp. This cut is the juiciest and most flavorful part of the fish.

฿500~ ≈ $16.00

VEGETABLE TEMPURA

Assorted vegetables dipped in light batter and deep-fried until crispy. Served with a dipping sauce.

฿270~ ≈ $8.00

CHEESE TEMPURA

Cheese wrapped and fried in tempura batter. Gooey on the inside and crispy on the outside.

฿340~ ≈ $11.00

HOTATE TEMPURA

Scallop tempura

Sweet scallops battered and fried tempura-style. Tender inside with a light, crisp coating.

฿470~ ≈ $15.00

EBI TEMPURA

Shrimp tempura

Classic battered and deep-fried prawns. A staple Japanese dish known for its light, airy crunch.

฿390~ ≈ $12.00

MIXED TEMPURA

Shrimp, cheese, and vegetable tempura

A variety platter of fried tempura items, including shrimp, veggies, and cheese.

฿420~ ≈ $13.00

TORI KARAAGE

Chicken nuggets in Japanese style

Japanese-style fried chicken. Marinated in soy and ginger, then fried until crispy and juicy.

฿270~ ≈ $8.00

EBI FRY

Jumbo shrimp coated in breadcrumbs and fried served with homemade sauce

Large prawns breaded with panko and deep-fried. Crispier and heavier than tempura, usually served with tartar sauce.

฿450~ ≈ $14.00

TONKATSU

Pork sirloin coated in breadcrumbs and fried served with homemade sauce

A thick pork cutlet breaded with panko and fried golden brown. Served with a tangy, fruity tonkatsu sauce.

฿290~ ≈ $9.00

UNAGI KABAYAKI

Grilled freshwater eel with teriyaki sauce

A fillet of eel grilled and glazed with a sweet soy-based sauce. Rich, tender, and flavorful.

฿520~ ≈ $16.00

KARE RICE

Japanese style chicken curry with rice

Mild and thick Japanese curry served over rice with chicken. Comforting and slightly sweet.

฿270~ ≈ $8.00

KARE RICE WITH TONKATSU

Japanese style chicken curry with rice served with deep-fried breaded pork cutlet

The ultimate comfort dish: Katsu Curry. Crispy pork cutlet served with savory Japanese curry sauce and rice.

฿370~ ≈ $11.00

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