Japanese Grandma's Cafe Menu
Welcome to Japanese Grandma's Cafe, a charming vegetarian haven located in Hanapepe, Hawaii. Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese home-cooked meals, the menu is a vibrant medley of flavors that will transport you straight to a grandmother's kitchen. Indulge in wholesome dishes with extensive vegetarian and vegan options, ensuring that every palate is satisfied.
- Reservations: Available for those who prefer to plan ahead.
- Takeout & Delivery: Perfect for enjoying delicious meals anywhere.
- Family-Friendly: Great for groups and kids, with casual outdoor seating.
- Sustainability: Compostable containers and plastic-free packaging showcase a commitment to the environment.
From hearty ramen to delightful rice dishes, every bite resonates with authenticity and care. Experience an inviting atmosphere, friendly service, and the essence of Japanese culinary tradition at Japanese Grandma's Cafe.
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Sashimi BENTO Box
Poke Bowl
Spicy Poke Bowl
Avocado Poke Bowl
Shrimp Tempura AlaCarte
Veggie Tempura AlaCarte
Mixed Tempura AlaCarte
Chix Karaage AlaCarte
Edamame
Mixed Green Salad
Miso Soup
White Rice
Kitchen
Sashimi 5pcs
Amaebi Sashimi
Local sweet shrimp with fried head
Uni Sashimi 4pcs
Japan sea urchin
Otoro Sashimi
Fatty bluefin tuna
Chutoro Sashimi
Medfatty bluefin tuna
Akami Sashimi
Lean bluefin tuna
Maguro Sashimi
Local fresh ahi
Sake Sashimi
Organic New Zealand king salmon
Hamachi Sashimi
Yellowtail
Ebi Sashimi
Home cooked shrimp
Kampachi Sashimi
Hawaiian amberjack
Tako Sashimi
Octopus
Unagi Sashimi
Freshwater eel
Tamago Sashimi
Japanese omelette
Ikura Sashimi
Soy marinated salmon roe
Wagyu Sashimi
Chirashi Bowl
2 pieces maguro, sake 1 piece hamachi, ebi, unagi, tamago, ikura chefs choice white fish served over a bed of sushi rice
Sashimi Set
2 pieces maguro, 2 pieces hamachi, 2 pieces sake, 2 pieces tako, 2 pieces chefs choice white fish served with a bowl of rice
Hamachi Jalapeno Sashimi
Sake Usuzukuri
Chef Nigiri Flight
Nigiri Set
Maguro, hamachi, sake, ebi, ikura, tamago, unagi, chefs choice of white fish
Jo Nigiri Set
Toro, maguro, hamachi, sake, amaebi, uni, ikura, tamago, chefs choice white fish and Toro roll
chef RECS
Specialty Rolls
Futomaki Roll
5 pieces shrimp, eel, egg, cucumber, yamagobo, kanpyo, shiitake
VEGGIE Futomaki Roll
Hanapepe Roll
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, topped with eel, avocado, tenkasu, and eel sauce
Spicy Tuna Bomb
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, topped with spicy tuna and eel sauce
Tiger Roll
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, topped with shrimp, wafu dressing
Red Dragon
Spicy tuna and cucumber topped with ahi and avocado
Golden Dragon
California roll, topped with spicy organic salmon and eel sauce
Rainbow Roll
California roll, topped with ahi, hamachi, sake, ebi, and avocado
Dragon Roll
California roll, topped with eel and avocado, eel sauce
Spider Roll
5 pieces deepfried softshell crab, cucumber, yamagobo, sprouts
Chef Special Roll
California Roll
Crab mix, avocado, cucumber
Spicy Tuna Roll
Ahi, spicy sauce, cucumber
Spicy Hamachi Roll
Yellowtail, spicy sauce, cucumber
Veggie Roll
Cucumber, sprouts, yamagobo, avocado
Classic Rolls
Maki Rolls
Negi Hama Roll
Tuna Tekka Roll
Salmon Roll
Cucumber Roll
Avocado Roll
Natto Roll
Fermented soybeans
UmeShiso Roll
Pickled plum and Japanese basil
LAST CALL PAU
Ika Nigiri
Uku Nigiri
Special Lunch Bento Box
WAGYU SPECIAL
KODAI TAI SNAPPER NIGIRI SUSHI
SPECIALS
Mini Bites
Edamame
Agedashi Tofu
Fried tofu topped with momiji oroshi ginger in dashi broth
Hiyayakko
Cold organic tofu with dashi sauce, topped with green onions, grated ginger, and bonito shavings
Seaweed Salad
Topped with sesame seeds
Sunomono
A traditional and refreshing Japanese cucumber salad with seaweed a light vinaigrette dressing
Avocado App
Avocado, sea asparagus, onion, cucumber, chefstyle glutenfree poke sauce
Mini Mixed Green Salad
Locally grown greens farmer market vegetables
Salads
From the Land
Chix Karaage ALA CARTE
Grandmas marinated, fried chicken recipe, 6 pieces with your choice of sauce
Chix Breast 6oz ALA CARTE
Sous vide, panseared with house teriyaki sauce
Seared Tofu ALA CARTE
Served with farmers market veggies topped with sesame seeds tamari garlic ginger sauce
Ahi Poke Tacos
Local Caught Ahi unless specified by server otherwise, masago, cucumber, avocado, yuzu wasabi aioli
Kauai Shrimp
Fried with head on shell on, ginger turmeric aioli
Hamachi Kama
Ahi Katsu
LAST CALL PAU
From the Sea
Tempura
Shrimp Temp. ALA CARTE
45 pieces shrimp
Mixed Temp. ALA CARTE
2 pieces of shrimp farmers veggies
Vegetable Temp. ALA CARTE
Farmers market veggies
Green Bean Temp. ALA CARTE
White Rice
Miso Soup
Extra Sauce
Extra Ginger Or Wasabi
Extra Ginger Wasabi
Fried Egg
Sides
Keiki Choices
Keiki Tempura
Keiki Chicken
Keiki Tofu
Keiki Beef Teriyaki
Soba ONLY
House Poke Bowl
Spicy Poke Bowl
Avocado Bowl V
Poke Bowls
Small Bites
Hamachi Jalapeno Sashimi
6 pieces, hamachi, thinly sliced jalapeno, seaweed salad, ponzu
Edamame
Mini Mixed Green Salad
Locally grown fresh assorted greens market veggies your choice of housemade wafu gf or sesame dressing
Seaweed Salad
Topped with sesame seeds
Sunomono
A traditional and refreshing Japanese cucumber and seaweed salad with a light vinaigrette dressing
Hiyayakko
Cold organic tofu with dashi sauce, topped with green onions, grated ginger, and bonito shavings
