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.

US$7.00

Itawasa

Kamaboko (mixture of whitefish formed and steamed until firm), wasabi on the side.

US$12.00

Goma-Ae

Vegetables with sesame dressing.

US$9.00

Asazuke

Japanese cucumber pickles.

US$9.00

Kaki No Kunsei Oil Zuke

Homemade smoked-oyster marinated in oil.

US$12.00

Jimae Tofu

Homemade tofu (Cold or Hot depends on season).

US$11.00

Agedashi Tofu

Deep-fried tofu served with special dashi.

US$9.00

Dashimaki-Tamago

Japanese style omelet.

US$12.00

Chawan-Mushi

Egg custard dish.

US$12.00

Yakitori

Grilled wild chicken skewers with sauce.

US$9.00

Gyu-Tan Amiyaki

Grilled sliced beef tongue with mustard on side.

US$18.00

Yaki Gyoza

Pan fried pork dumplings.

US$11.00

Kamo Teppan Yaki

Grilled wild duck on the flat iron pan.

US$17.00

Gindara Misozuke Yaki

Broiled miso marinated black cod fish with miso.

US$18.00

Tori Nanban

Tartar sauce over spicy fried chicken.

US$14.00

Tempura

Lightly battered deep-fried shrimp, served with dipping tempura sauce.

US$14.00

Hon Maguro Yamakake

Chopped bluefin tuna topped with grated yam.

US$14.00

Kani Cream Croquette

Breaded deep fried creamy croquette with snow crab.

US$14.00

House Salad

Green vegetables with dressing.

US$9.00

Seaweed Salad

Mixed seaweed on green vegetables with dressing.

US$11.00

Soba Salad

Soba (buckwheat noodles), hijiki and vegetables with dressing.

US$13.00

Salad

Cold Soba

Zaru Soba

Soba with soba soup on the side.

US$15.00

Tororo Zaru

Soba with grated yam and soba sauce.

US$20.00

Tsukimi Natto Zaru

Soba with egg, fermented soybeans and scallions.

US$21.00

Nameko Oroshi Zaru

Soba with Nameko mushroom and grated daikon radish.

US$22.00

Ten Zaru

Soba with tempura, soba soup on the side.

US$22.00

Sansai Kinoko

Soba with vegetable and mushroom.

US$21.00

Tororo

Soba with grated yam.

US$20.00

Curry Nanban

Soba with curry soup.

US$22.00

Kamo Nanban

Soba with duck meat.

US$23.00

Tempura

Soba with tempura.

US$22.00

Hot Soba

Udon

Nabeyaki Udon

Udon with shrimp tempura, vegetable in hot pot.

US$21.00

Assorted Sushi

US$44.00

Assorted Sashimi

US$43.00

Assorted Sushi And Sashimi

US$49.00

Chirashi

Uni and salmon roe rice bowl and sashimi.

US$51.00

Hon Maguro-Don

Assorted bluefin tuna over sushi rice.

US$46.00

Sushi and Sashimi