ISE Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at ISE Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of New York City, ISE Restaurant expertly blends tradition and innovation. Diners can look forward to an array of authentic Japanese dishes, primarily focusing on delicious soba noodles, which are a standout item. Popular choices include the pork katsu and squid ink soba with uni and salmon roe, which leave patrons dreaming of their next visit.
The ambience is calming and reminiscent of Japan, complete with soft jazz playing in the background. Each dish is meticulously prepared, showcasing a commitment to quality and flavor. A highlight is the Nabeyaki Udon and exquisite tempura, both noted for their freshness and delightful presentation. ISE also offers delightful lunch sets and combo specials, ensuring a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. Overall, the restaurant stands out as a hidden gem, promising an authentic Japanese dining experience!
Appetizer
Edamame
Boiled lightly salted soy beans.
Itawasa
Kamaboko (mixture of whitefish formed and steamed until firm), wasabi on the side.
Goma-Ae
Vegetables with sesame dressing.
Asazuke
Japanese cucumber pickles.
Kaki No Kunsei Oil Zuke
Homemade smoked-oyster marinated in oil.
Jimae Tofu
Homemade tofu (Cold or Hot depends on season).
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu served with special dashi.
Dashimaki-Tamago
Japanese style omelet.
Chawan-Mushi
Egg custard dish.
Yakitori
Grilled wild chicken skewers with sauce.
Gyu-Tan Amiyaki
Grilled sliced beef tongue with mustard on side.
Yaki Gyoza
Pan fried pork dumplings.
Kamo Teppan Yaki
Grilled wild duck on the flat iron pan.
Gindara Misozuke Yaki
Broiled miso marinated black cod fish with miso.
Tori Nanban
Tartar sauce over spicy fried chicken.
Tempura
Lightly battered deep-fried shrimp, served with dipping tempura sauce.
Hon Maguro Yamakake
Chopped bluefin tuna topped with grated yam.
Kani Cream Croquette
Breaded deep fried creamy croquette with snow crab.
House Salad
Green vegetables with dressing.
Seaweed Salad
Mixed seaweed on green vegetables with dressing.
Soba Salad
Soba (buckwheat noodles), hijiki and vegetables with dressing.
Salad
Cold Soba
Zaru Soba
Soba with soba soup on the side.
Tororo Zaru
Soba with grated yam and soba sauce.
Tsukimi Natto Zaru
Soba with egg, fermented soybeans and scallions.
Nameko Oroshi Zaru
Soba with Nameko mushroom and grated daikon radish.
Ten Zaru
Soba with tempura, soba soup on the side.
Sansai Kinoko
Soba with vegetable and mushroom.
Tororo
Soba with grated yam.
Curry Nanban
Soba with curry soup.
Kamo Nanban
Soba with duck meat.
Tempura
Soba with tempura.
Hot Soba
Udon
Nabeyaki Udon
Udon with shrimp tempura, vegetable in hot pot.
Assorted Sushi
Assorted Sashimi
Assorted Sushi And Sashimi
Chirashi
Uni and salmon roe rice bowl and sashimi.
Hon Maguro-Don
Assorted bluefin tuna over sushi rice.