Since 1979, Saji-Ya has specialized in the preparation of both sushi and northern Japanese fare. Long-time sushi lovers know that Saji-Ya’s sushi bar is one of the best in the Twin Cities. Our fish is flown in fresh from local fishermen in California and Hawaii. The recently remodeled dining room is better than ever, tastefully displaying the artisanship of the chefs in the open kitchen. Enjoy your afternoon or night out on the town in the cool, cosmopolitan setting at Saji-Ya. With a full compliment of sushi, delicious sakes, and fabulous entrees, Saji-Ya has everything in store for a fantastic dining experience.

Dinner Menu

APPETIZERS

Yaki Niku
Thinly sliced beef in our Japanese-style BBQ sauce
Ginger Chicken Wings
Six pieces served with ginger sauce
Teriyaki Chicken Skewer
With our savory teriyaki sauce
Teriyaki Steak Skewer
Broiled with ginger or teriyaki sauce
Ika
Squid that’s grilled, deep-fried with ginger sauce or served tempura-style
Shrimp Tempura
Crisp, lightly battered shrimp with a side of tempura sauce
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu in tempura sauce, finished with ground radish, grated ginger & scallions
Atsuage
Deep-fried tofu served with mushroom sauce
Edamame
Steamed soybeans lightly salted

Sweet Potato Chips
Fried & dipped in a sweet sauce with a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds
Kama
Grilled cheek of yellowtail tuna
Salmon Steak
A tender, grilled salmon fillet served with a citrus vinegar soy sauce
Ginger Broccoli
Steamed & served in ginger sauce
Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed with garlic & butter
Vegetable Tempura
Lightly battered veggies served with tempura sauce
Japanese Pickles
A combination of Japanese pickled vegetables
Soft Shell Crab
Deep-fried & served with wasabi & soy sauce
Gyoza
Pan-fried pork dumplings
Harumaki
Japanese egg rolls
Saki Ika
Squid jerky with masago & Japanese mayo
Tuna Tataki
Lightly seared tuna served in ponzu sauce, blanketed with scallions, garlic & grated ginger

NIGIRI SUSHI & SASHIMI

All of the fish on our menu is flown in fresh to ensure the best possible taste for our entrées. Mix & match to try several different varieties.
Nigiri
Served in pairs, nigiri sushi typically refers to a slice of fresh fish pressed onto a bed of vinegared rice. We offer vegetarian, raw fish & cooked fish options.
Sashimi
Fresh, usually raw, sliced fish elegantly arranged. While we pride ourselves on our fresh fish sashimi, we also offer cooked fish dishes.

Each order contains 3 pieces.

SUSHI & SASHIMI DINNERS

Let our sushi chefs prepare a combination of tonight’s freshest sushi & sashimi. Includes miso soup & Saji Ya salad.
Sushi & Sashimi Sampler
Chef’s choice of nine pieces of sashimi to complement 5 pieces of nigiri sushi
Sushi Imperial
Chef’s choice of eleven pieces of nigiri & maki sushi
Sashimi Combination
Our chef’s sampling of 5 varieties
Chirashi Sushi
Beautiful & imaginative fresh seafood on a bed of sushi rice

MAKI SUSHI

A combination of vinegared rice & other items such as raw fish, cooked fish or vegetables rolled in seaweed, then sliced.

ENTRÉES

Shokado Bento
Includes Saji Ya salad, ginger broccoli, onion on a skewer, egg drop soup & rice.
Yaki Niku
Thinly sliced roast beef sautéed & grilled in our Japanese-style BBQ sauce
Vegetarian Dinner
Grilled enoki mushrooms, lightly fried tofu & mushroom sauce
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breast Tonkatsu
Panko-encrusted pork cutlet served with tonkatsu sauce
Shrimp Tempura & Chicken Teriyaki
Two of our house specialties!
Salmon Steak
Sushi-quality salmon grilled to perfection, served in a citrus vinegar soy sauce
Rib Eye Steak
Broiled with ginger or teriyaki sauce

NABE MONO

Japanese one-pot cooking served piping hot with steamed rice.
Sukiyaki
Vegetables, tofu, spring noodles & strips of rib eye steak in a sweet, savory broth
Okisuki
Shrimp, scallops, salmon, cod, green mussels, vegetables & spring noodles in a lightly seasoned clear broth with a tangy ponzu sauce on the side for dipping

TEMPURA

Saji Ya is famous for this light & crispy delicacy. Includes egg drop soup, steamed rice &
our house salad.
Vegetable Tempura
A generous selection of vegetables
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp & vegetables

RICE & SOUPS

Steamed Rice
Miso
Traditional Japanese soup with a soy base
Egg Drop
A Saji Ya favorite!

SALADS

Saji Ya Salad
Crisp garden greens served with our famous house dressing
Seaweed Salad
Marinated seaweed with sesame oil & red peppers
Sunomono Salad
Thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in sweet rice vinegar with your choice of ebi (shrimp), kani (crab legs) or tako (octopus)