Nori • Sushi • Sake • Grill Menu

Right in the heart of Arcata at 761 8th St, you’ll find Nori • Sushi • Sake • Grill Menu serving up a lineup that makes choosing just one dish feel impossible. The menu moves effortlessly from delicate, melt-in-your-mouth sashimi to inventive specialty rolls layered with fresh seafood, creamy avocado, and just the right kick of heat. If you’re craving something warm and satisfying, the grill selections step in with perfectly seared meats and seafood, rich in flavor and beautifully plated.

What really stands out is the balance. Light bites like seaweed salad and miso soup ease you in, while hearty teriyaki plates and tempura baskets bring comfort to the table. And then there’s the sake list-crisp, smooth, and varied enough to pair with whatever you’re in the mood for. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual lunch roll or settling in for a full spread with friends, the variety here keeps things interesting with every visit.

8th st Arcata - Kitchen

Chicken Katsu
Crispy breaded chicken cutlet served with steamed rice, shredded cabbage, and a side of tangy tonkatsu sauce.
US$17.00

8th st Arcata - Dessert

Butter Cake Topped With Vanilla Ice Cream
US$13.00
Green Tea Ice Cream
Smooth, refreshing green tea flavored ice cream for a light, creamy treat.
US$7.00

8th st Arcata - Special Appetizers

Vegan Spring Roll
Tempura yam, tofu, cucumber avocado and organic spring mix wrapped with rice paper. Peanut butter sauce, ponzu sauce and house sweet chili sauce.
US$17.00
Taiwan Spring Roll
Seared ahi, sushi prawn, cucumber and organic spring mix wrapped with rice paper. Peanut butter sauce, ponzu sauce and house sweet chili sauce.
US$18.00
Green Mussels
5pc green mussels baked w/ spicy mayonnaise, unagi sauce, and tobiko.
US$12.00
Tempura Calamari
Calamari rings, lightly coated in a Japanese tempura batter and gently deep-fried.
US$15.00
Hamachi Kama
Grilled yellowtail collar with organic mixed salad.
US$17.00
Tuna Tataki
Seared black pepper ahi tuna with ponzu dressing.
US$20.00
J Popper
Fresh jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese , crab mix and shrimp topped w/unagi sauce and house sweet chili sauce.
US$16.00
Avocado Bomb
Deep fried avocado stuffed with spicy tuna and crab mix with unagi sauce and house sweet chili sauce.
US$16.00

8th st Arcata - Combo

Nori Combo
California roll seven pieces of chef's choice nigiri and seaweed salad.
US$29.00
Hamachi Lover
Negihama maki , three pieces of hamachi sashimi and three pieces of hamachi nigiri.
US$21.00
Sashimi Combo
20 pieces of assorted raw fish by chef's choice with seaweed salad.
US$45.00

8th st Arcata - Temaki

Creamy Scallop Avocado Temaki
Scallops and avocado, typically wrapped in seaweed with a creamy sauce, forming a cone-shaped hand roll.
US$10.00
Sake Lemon Temaki
Salmon, accented with a hint of lemon, wrapped in a seaweed cone with sushi rice.
US$9.00
California Temaki
Cone-shaped hand roll filled with imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, and masago, typically includes sushi rice wrapped in seaweed.
US$8.00
Shrimp Tempura Avocado Temaki
Shrimp tempura avocado temaki typically includes crispy shrimp tempura and creamy avocado, wrapped in a seaweed cone.
US$9.00
Salmon Skin Cucumber Temaki
Crispy salmon skin and cucumber wrapped in a seaweed cone.
US$9.00
Maguro Cucumber Temaki
Hand-rolled cone of nori filled with sushi rice, fresh maguro (tuna), and crisp cucumber slices.
US$9.00
Hamachi Green Onion Temaki
Hamachi and green onion wrapped in a cone-shaped seaweed hand roll, typically includes rice.
US$9.00

8th st Arcata - Makimono / Roll

Oshinko Maki
Oshinko maki features Japanese pickled radish, tightly rolled in seasoned rice and seaweed.
US$6.00
Avocado Maki
Fresh and creamy avocado, with delicately seasoned rice wrapped in seaweed.
US$6.00
Spicy Yellow Tail Roll (Hamachi)
Creamy scallop, cucumber.
US$12.00
California Roll
crab mix, cucumber, avocado.
US$9.00
Philadelphia Roll
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, cucumber.
US$10.00
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna, cucumber.
US$10.00
Asparagus Maki
Sushi rice and fresh asparagus, tightly wrapped in seaweed.
US$6.00
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Tempura shrimp, avocado, tobiko.
US$10.00
Spider Roll
Tempura, soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko.
US$15.00
Tempura Yam With Avocado Roll
Crispy tempura yam and creamy avocado wrapped in seasoned rice, garnished with black sesame seeds.
US$8.00
Rainbow Roll
California roll topped with raw fish, avocado.
US$16.00
Rock & Roll
Eel, cucumber, avocado.
US$12.00
Kappa Maki
Cucumber and sushi rice, neatly rolled in seaweed, forming a simple and traditional Japanese makimono.
US$6.00
Lemon Sake Maki
Salmon and lemon are wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, often accompanied by a hint of sake flavor.
US$9.00
Tekka Maki
Tuna and sushi rice, tightly rolled in seaweed.
US$9.00
Negihama Maki
Negihama maki consists of yellowtail and scallion, rolled in rice and seaweed.
US$9.00
Tempura Tofu With Green Onion Roll
Tempura tofu with green onion roll features crispy tofu tempura and fresh green onions, wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.
US$8.00

8th st Arcata - Nigiri (2 Pcs)

Creamy Scallop Nigiri
Scallop mixed with spicy mayonnaise and tobiko.
US$10.00
Hamachi Nigiri
With fried head.
US$8.00
Hotate Nigiri(Scallop)
Scallop
US$10.00
Albacore Nigiri
Albacore sushi, available as nigiri or sashimi, offering 2 pieces or 8-10 slices respectively.
US$8.00
Sake Nigiri
Salmon: choose between nigiri or sashimi portions.
US$8.00
Unagi Nigiri
Eel
US$9.00
Kanikama
Sushi-grade kanikama, or imitation crab, gently placed atop vinegared sushi rice, often wrapped with a thin strip of nori. Two pieces per serving.
US$6.00
Saba Nigiri
Saba served as either nigiri (2 pieces) or sashimi (8-10 pieces).
US$7.00
Ikura Nigiri
Salmon Egg
US$10.00
Tako Nigiri
Octopus
US$7.00
Tobiko Nigiri
Fish Roe
US$8.00
Ebi Nigiri
Cooked shrimp atop a small mound of seasoned sushi rice, typically served in pairs.
US$7.00
Escolar Nigiri
Escolar, thinly sliced, available as nigiri or sashimi portions.
US$8.00
Maguro Nigiri
Maguro, choice of nigiri or sashimi, 2 or 8-10 pieces, respectively.
US$8.00
Avocado Nigiri
Two pieces of avocado nigiri, featuring thinly sliced avocado atop vinegared sushi rice.
US$5.00

8th st Arcata - Japanese Appetizers

Vegetable Tempura
Crispy assortment of veggies lightly battered and fried
US$10.00
Gyoza
Pan-fried dumplings filled with seasoned pork and vegetables, served with a savory dipping sauce.
US$9.00
Spicy Garlic Edamame
Succulent soybeans tossed in spicy garlic sauce.
US$8.00
Veggie Gyoza
Pan-fried dumplings filled with seasoned vegetables, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
US$10.00
Tempura Prawn
Prawns dipped in a light batter and deep-fried, typically accompanied by a side of tempura sauce.
US$16.00
Edamame
Steamed young soybeans lightly seasoned with a sprinkle of chili powder.
US$8.00

8th st Arcata - Donburi

California Poke Bowl
Ahi poke and Dungeness crab mix with spicy mayo.
US$29.50
Unagi Don
Grilled unagi served over sushi rice, typically includes a sweet unagi sauce and garnished with pickled radish and sesame seeds.
US$26.00
Chirashi Don
Chef's choice four kinds of sashimi.
US$30.00
Ahi Poke Bowl
Diced tuna, typically includes avocado, seaweed salad, edamame, cucumber, and white rice, lightly dressed with a sauce.
US$21.00
Tekka Don
Sliced fresh tuna over sushi rice, often accompanied by garnishes such as avocado or seaweed salad.
US$24.00

8th st Arcata - Side Order (Soup, Salads, etc.)

House Organic Green Salad
Choice of dressing from miso or soy sauce yuzu.
US$7.00
Cucumber Salad With Tako Or Ebi
Cucumber salad topped with your choice of octopus (tako) or shrimp (ebi).
US$8.00
Seaweed Salad
Delightful mix of fresh seaweed, tossed in a savory dressing.
US$7.00
White Rice
Light and fluffy white rice.
US$4.00
Squid Salad
US$11.00
Miso Soup
Traditional Japanese broth with tofu, seaweed, and green onions. Comfort in a bowl.
US$3.00
Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumber slices tossed in a light, refreshing vinaigrette.
US$7.00

8th st Arcata - Sushi Specialty Roll

Jack' Ass
Spicy tuna, avocado and deep-fried tempura batter.
US$19.00
Crappie Joe
Soft shell crab and cucumber roll topped with crab mix, avocado, spicy mayo and eel sauce.
US$19.00
Jessica Albacore
Spicy tuna, cucumber and avocado roll topped with albacore, thin lemon slice cilantro and spicy ponzu sauce.
US$18.00
4-2-0
Fresh tempura salmon, cucumber, and cream cheese roll topped with salmon, avocado, tobiko, and house special sweet and chili sauce.
US$18.00
Lion King
Tempura prawn, krab mix, and cucumber roll topped with unagi, avocado, unagi sauce, and sesame seed.
US$18.00
Kill Bill
Tempura prawn and kanikama roll topped with fresh salmon thin sliced lemon spicy mayo and masago.
US$18.00
Ocean Queen
Five oz lobster tail tempura, Dungeness crab.
US$25.00

8th st Arcata - Sashimi (8 Pcs)

Maguro Sashimi
Tuna
US$18.00
Hamachi Sashimi
Yellowtail
US$18.00
Escolar Sashimi
Eight pieces of escolar, also known as super white tuna, served as sashimi.
US$18.00
Sake Sashimi
Salmon
US$18.00
Albacore Sashimi
Eight pieces of albacore sashimi, typically accompanied by a light garnish and possibly a dipping sauce, such as ponzu.
US$18.00
Saba Sashimi
Eight pieces of thinly sliced mackerel, traditionally served with a side of soy sauce and wasabi.
US$18.00
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