Karai Ramen Bistro Menu

Japanese, fried chicken dumplings.

Young soy beans still in the pods topped with Japanese nanami spice

Katsu fried potatoe & vegetables with katsu sauce & Japanese mayo.

Crispy karaage fried squid, served with ponzu sauce.

Panko breaded chicken,fried and served with katsu sauce and Japanese mayo

Octopus fritters, crispy on the outside with a moist center!

Creamy refreshing melon flavor ice cream on a stick

Soft, pounded, Japanese sticky rice wrapped around velvety ice cream.

Karai's signature ramen has a spicy, rich broth made from chicken & duck with a combination of ground sesame, Japanese hot sauce & white miso.- Spice Level Xin Xin - Straight Noodle- Spicy Ground Beef- Scallions- Red Onions- Minced Garlic- Onsen Tamago (Japanese Custard Egg)*- Seame SeedsSuggested Pairings & Add Ons:- Dai Dai IPA Beer (Brewed with Orange)- Amabuki Sake ( Extremely Smooth & Lightly Floral)- Katsu Chicken Tender- Sliced Cabbage- Pork Belly Chashu

Soy & red pepper miso infused with our chicken & duck broth and red pepper flakes.- Spice Level Xin Xin - Curly Ramen Noodle- Katsu Chicken Tenders- Scallions- Red Onions- Onsen Tamago (Japanese custard egg)- Fried ShallotsSuggested pairings & add ons:- Saison Du Beer (Yuzu Sour Ale)- White Ale Beer (Japanese White Ale brewed with orange & spices)- Spicy Beef- Pork Belly Chashu- Shishito Peppers

Japanese sea salt & dashi-seasoned broth made from shiitake, duck & chicken.- Spice Level: None- Curly Ramen Noodle- Katsu Chicken- Red Onions- Scallions- Ito Togarashi- Onsen Tamago Suggested pairings & add ons:- White Ale Beer (Japanese White Ale Brewed with Orange & Spices)- Japanese Sausage- Fried Onions- Pork Belly Chashu

Soy sauce seasoned chicken and duck broth, packed with umami and tones of garlic & onion.- Spice Level: None- Curly Ramen Noodle- Yakiniku beef belly (Japanese BBQ)- Green Onions- Red Onions- Onsen Tamago (Japanese custard egg)*- Fried OnionsSuggested pairings & add ons:- Hitachino Yuzu Lager- White Ale Beer (Japanese White Ale brewed with orange & spices)- Katsu Chicken Tender- Pork Belly- Spicy Beef

Soy-sauce-seasoned broth packed with umami, tones of roasted shishito, garlic & onion. Chicken & duck broth.- Not Spicy- Curly Ramen Noodle- Pork Belly Chashu- Scallions- Red Onions- Onsen Tamago (Japanese Custard Egg)- Fresh GarlicSuggested pairings & add ons:- Hitachino Yuzu Lager- White Ale Beer (Japanese White Ale Brewed with Orange & Spices)- Katsu Chicken Tender- Pork Belly Kakuni- Beef Belly- Spicy Beef

Pork-bone ramen has a creamy, rich pork broth made by boiling pork bones for hours. Chicken & pork stock.- Straight Noodle- Pork Belly Chashu- Green Onions- Red Onions- Onsen Tamago (Japanese Custard Egg)- Seame SeedsSuggested pairings & add ons:- Marihana Beer Sessions IPA (Green)- Katsu Chicken Tender- Japanese Sausage- Pork Belly Kakuni

Extra spicy, creamy pork bone tonkotsu broth made with pork bones & chicken. - Spice Level Xin Xin Xin (most spicy)- Straight Noodle- Pork Belly Chashu- Scallions- Red Onions- Onsen Tamago (Japanese Custard Egg)- Seame SeedsSuggested pairings & add ons:- Anbai Ale Beer (Gose Salty-Sour Ale with Japanese Plums) - Marihana Beer Sessions IPA (Green)- Spicy Beef- Japanese Sausage- Pork Belly Kakuni

The umami of our Shoyu broth combined with the porkiness of our Tonkotsu.- Spice Level: none- Straight Noodle- Pork Belly Chashu- Green Onions- Red Onions- Onsen Tamago (Japanese custard egg)*- Fried OnionsSuggested pairings & add ons:- One cup sake- Marihana Beer Sessions IPA (Green)- Katsu Chicken Tender- Japanese Sausage

For kids 12 years & under only

Class: NigoriBrewery Location: Aichi PrefectureTASTING NOTES: This plush, velvety Nigori sake was previously a treat only available to individuals who could visit the Kunizakari Brewery. It has a calming and rustic flavor that is highly enjoyable chilled or on ice.FOOD PARING: Savory Rich Flavors, Tonkotsu Ramen, Pork Tonkatsu, Miso, Tempura.

Class: GinjoTASTING NOTES:Tart raspberry, Asian pear, and watermelon rind with a hint of white flowers and a spicy finish.FOOD PAIRING:Try with shrimp, Fish, Light Broth, or by itself!

Class: JunmaiRice: OmachiRice-Polishing Ratio: 65%Brewery Location: Saga.TASTING NOTES: The true expressions of the marigold flower are noticeable both on the palate and nose of this sake, signature funky style. Excellent chilled, but the personality of Omachi rice and Yamahai-jikomi really shine when served gently warmed.FOOD PARING: Shiitake and other very fragrant Mushrooms, Smokey or Grilled foods.

Class: FutsuTASTING NOTES:Refreshing notes of banana, baked pear and caramelized pineapple with hints of orange and mint.FOOD PAIRING:Try paired with Tonkotsu Ramen & Pork Katsu.

DescriptionA refreshingly fruity aroma with a crisp, dry taste is the brilliance of this Daiginjo sake.Sake Meter Value: +4.0Acidity: 1.3

Fitted men's and woman's T-shirts, with original hand brushed artwork by Mizu.Available in various colors while supplies last.

HOMEMADESoft Ube cake, rolled with our vanilla mascarpone cream.

Spicy, garlic, ginger, Korean pepper & napa cabbage soup made with chicken broth.- Spice Level 1- Curly noodles- Sliced cabbage- Chashu pork belly- Green onions- Fried egg topped with spicy sauce - Sesame seeds

Japanese fried chicken dumplings

Panko breaded chicken,fried and served with katsu sauce and Japanese mayo

Katsu fried potato & vegetables with katsu sauce & Japanese mayo.

Crispy fried, vegetable spring roll

Tempura fried vegetable fritter

Karai's signature ramen has a spicy, rich broth made from chicken with a combination of ground sesame, Japanese hot sauce & white miso.- Spice Level Xin Xin - Straight Noodle- Spicy Ground Beef- Scallions- Red Onions- Minced Garlic- Onsen Tamago (Japanese Custard Egg)*- Sesame SeedsSuggested Pairings & Add Ons:- Dai Dai IPA Beer (Brewed with Orange)- Amabuki Sake ( Extremely Smooth & Lightly Floral)- Katsu Chicken Tender- Sliced Cabbage- Pork Belly Chashu

Soy & red pepper miso infused with our chicken broth and red pepper flakes.- Spice Level Xin Xin - Curly Ramen Noodle- Katsu Chicken Tenders- Green Onions- Red Onions- Onsen Tamago (Japanese custard egg)*- Fried ShallotsSuggested pairings & add ons:- Saison Du Beer (Yuzu Sour Ale)- White Ale Beer (Japanese White Ale brewed with orange & spices)- Spicy Beef- Pork Belly Chashu

Rich, garlic & sweet red miso broth made with chicken broth.- Spice Level NONE- Curly Noodles- Yakiniku Brisket- Pickled Peppers- Red Onions- Green Onions- Onsen Tamago (Custard Egg)

Peanut, sesame, & seared brown sugar mirin come together to make this creamy broth made with chicken stock - Spice Level 1- Straight Ramen Noodle - Yakiniku Beef- Green Onion- Red Onions - Sweet Pepper Pickles - Onsen Tamago (Japanese Custard Egg) Suggested Pairings & Add Ons: - Dai Dai IPA Beer (Brewed with Orange) - White Ale Beer (Japanese White Ale Brewed with Orange & Spices) - Katsu Chicken Tender - Yakiniku Beef Belly

Japanese sea salt and dashi-seasoned chicken broth with shiitake.- Spice Level: None- Curly Ramen Noodle- Katsu Chicken- Red Onions- Green Onions- Ito Togarashi- Onsen Tamago (Japanese custard egg)*Suggested pairings & add ons:- White Ale Beer (Japanese White Ale Brewed with orange & spices)- Katsu Chicken Tender- Fried Onions

Soy sauce seasoned chicken broth, packed with umami and tones of garlic & onion.- Spice Level: None- Curly Ramen Noodle- Yakiniku Brisket- Green Onions- Red Onions- Onsen Tamago (Japanese custard egg)*- Fried OnionsSuggested pairings & add ons:- Hitachino Yuzu Lager- White Ale Beer (Japanese White Ale brewed with orange & spices)- Katsu Chicken Tender- Pork Belly- Spicy Beef

Creamy, rich pork bone broth created by boiling pork bones for hours. pork stock.- Straight Noodle- Pork Belly Chashu- Green Onions- Red Onions- Onsen Tamago (Japanese custard egg)*- Sesame SeedsSuggested pairings & add ons:- Marihana Beer Sessions IPA (Green)- One cup sake- Katsu Chicken Tender- Japanese Sausage

Non spicy, soy sauce seasoned chicken broth with curly noodles 12 and under please

The umami of our Shoyu broth combined with the porkiness of our Tonkotsu.- Spice Level: none- Straight Noodle- Pork Belly Chashu- Green Onions- Red Onions- Onsen Tamago (Japanese custard egg)*- Fried OnionsSuggested pairings & add ons:- One cup sake- Marihana Beer Sessions IPA (Green)- Katsu Chicken Tender- Japanese Sausage

Class: JunmaiRice: OmachiRice-Polishing Ratio: 65%Brewery Location: Saga. Tasting notes: Essences of the marigold flower are noticeable both on the palate and nose of this sake's signature funky style. Excellent chilled, but the true personality of Omachi rice and Yamahai-jikomi really shine when served gently warmed.Food pairing: Shiitake and other very fragrant mushrooms, Smokey or grilled foods.

Class: GinjoTasting notes:Tart raspberry, Asian pear and watermelon rind with a hint of white flowers,has a spicy finish.Food pairing:Try with shrimp, fish, light broths or just by itself!

Celebrated by the Japanese for centuries, umeshu sparkling wine is vinted with unique, aromatic Japanese plum. Elegantly balanced and enlivening, this bubbly beverage is delicately flavored and deliciously sweet. Try it alongside your favorite ramen or with mochi ice cream