Restaurant I

Restaurant I Menu

(704) 333-8118
1524 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Soup


Miso Soup
$3.50
our special traditional black bean paste broth with wakame, enoki mushrooms, tofu and scallions.
Edamame Cream Soup
6.50
a velvety-smooth soybean puree with a touch of cream. healthy and delicious.

$Salad


Seaweed Salad
$3.95
pickled wakame seaweed in a light sesame-red chili dressing.
Green Salad
$4.95
mixed mesclun greens, pine nuts and ribbons of sweet potato frites tossed in a delicate onion vinaigrette.
' I ' Salad
$8.95
shrimp, surf clam and avocado in our house caliente sauce. served with mixed greens tossed in a roasted sesame dressing. our most popular salad.
Soft Shell Crab Salad
14.95
large deep-fried soft shell crab sprinkled with rice cracker bits and served with mixed greens bell peppers, and our house-made onion vinaigrette. a perfect combination of the french and the traditional japanese favorite.

$Hot Appetizers


Seafood Spring Rolls
$8.95
diced shrimp, squid and japanese vegetables rolled in a delicate rice paper wrapper and deep fried. served with a toasted sesame dipping sauce.
Tempura Appetizer
$8.95
two jumbo shrimp, fresh whitefish and assorted vegetables decorated with tempura batter and lightly deep fried. a traditional japanese first course.
Tempura Tuna Rolls
$9.95
big eye tuna and kani-kama rolled in nori seaweed and sushi rice, tempura-battered thinly and deep fried
Beef Tataki
$9.50
thinly-sliced certified angus sirloin seared rare and served with ponzu sauce, wasabi and our own aioli dressing.
Black Cod Saikyo Yaki
12.95
broiled black cod filet marinated in miso bean paste and sake. a new york favorite.

$Cold Appetizers


Edamame
$3.95
a large platter of blanched and lightly salted soybeans.
Tuna Tower
$14.95
lean cut big eye tuna tartar mixed with avocado, pine nuts, scallions, tomato and ponzu sauce and stacked napoleon-style on lightly deep-fried wonton chips
Red Roses Tuna
18.95
only lean-cut big eye tuna sashimi soaked in ponzu sauce with pine nuts, ginger, ohba, scallions and tomato concasse. a sizzling sesame oil drizzle seals in the flavors.

$Sea Food


Joy of Hokkaido
$18.95
grilled atlantic salmon filet with our piquant house-made teriyaki sauce. a favorite dish on the island of hokkaido, japan. served with steamed white rice.
Tempura Dinner
$19.95
jumbo shrimp, fresh whitefish and mixed vegetables decorated with a light batter and served with our tempura dipping sauce and powdered spices. a traditional japanese favorite.
Rhapsody In Blue Ocean
$23.95
pan-seared halibut and shrimp in a delicate vin blanc with tomato concasse and ohba chiffonade. a light and lively masterpiece.
Seafood Symphony
$24.95
lightly deep-fried lobster tail, shrimp and scallops accompanied by a rich lobster bisque sauce. one of our most popular arrangements.
Chilean Seabass En Papillote
25.95
fresh fish filet with butter a la bourguignonne and ponzu sauce wrapped up in parchment paper and delicately baked along with enoki, oyster mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini and other vegetables.

$Poultry


Idyllic Picture of Japan
$15.95
grilled chicken glazed with our perfectly sweet and tangy authentic japanese teriyaki sauce. served with a side of steamed white rice.
Bombay Chicken
$18.95
chicken and vegetables sauteed with curry spice. enjoy a hit of eastern indian delight.
Duck a La ' I '
25.95
succulent pan-roasted duck breast in a velvety red wine-cassis reduction with blueberries. classic french re-imagined is fused with the presentation a la japonaise.

$Pork


Kurobuta
20.95
world-class pork tenderloin medallions deep fried with a crisp panko breading. served with a sweet and spicy miso dipping sauce.

$Vegetables

Our Vegetarian Plate Is Suitable for Most Herbivores; all Ingredients and Cooking Oils Are 100% Vegetarian. Consult Your Server If Your Dietary Restrictions Are a Bit More Limiting.
Vegetable Papillote
$14.50
Vegetarian Plate
17.50
lightly deep-fried agedashi tofu, vegetable rolls, assorted tempura vegetables and our green salad. fit for a health-conscious king.

$Beef


' I ' Strip Loin
$29.95
a grilled twelve-ounce angus strip. our version of a venerated american tradition.
' I ' Filet Mignon
$36.95
a grilled eight-ounce filet mignon served with a soy-garlic demi-glace. our most tender cut of beef.
Beef Fondue Au Shabu-shabu
$21.45
house specialties, these two menu are our signature dish. a classic japanese beef fondue. prepare thinly -sliced 1.3 lbs. usda prime ribeye, fresh vegetables and udon-noodles in a clear-broth hotpot at your table with our special ponze citrus sauce. you can take this to your home to cook as well.
Beef Fondue Au Shabu-shabu
$1.00
sesame sauce
Kobe Beef Flank Steak
25.95
originally from kobe, japan, this world-class beef is now raised in the states under exacting specifications. this dish is a great way to enjoy the intense flavor of kobe beef without breaking the bank. we grill six ounces of our thinly-sliced and tenderized wagyu flank and serve it with our chef's special ginger-soy demi-glace. we take great pride in these inimitable dishes, unavailable anywhere else in charlotte. these one-of-a-kind items are not to be missed.

$Entree of Sushi and Sashimi

These Dishes Are Our Pride. We Are Fully Assured That These Would Also Win a High Score In Japan If These Dishes Are Brought There and served to Them As Is. It Is Our Pleasure to Introduce and serve You a Real Delicacy of Japan.
Sashimi Appetizer
$12.50
three pieces of tuna, two pieces of super white tuna and two pieces of atlantic salmon served with wasabi
Sushi Appetizer
$9.25
one piece of each: tuna, atlantic salmon, yellowtail and three pieces of maki roll with wasabi and pickled ginger.
Sushi Platter
$24.95
authentic nigiri-sushi. ten pieces of our freshest fish crowned on sushi rice served with six pieces of maki rolls. this is our signature sushi.
Chef's Sashimi Platter
28.95
only the finest fish will satisfy true sashimi-philes. this is it.

$Omakase $72

A Selection of Edible Works of Art. Allow Chef Masa to Showcase His Cutting-edge Culinary Expertise In a Series of Unbelievable Tasting-size Courses (minimum of Five, Plus Dessert). This Is The Quintessential Restaurant-i Dining Experience. Due to Extended Preparation Times, This Dining Option Is Not Available On Friday and Saturday Evenings. Please Tell Your Server About Any Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions.
First Course
amuse-bouche
Second Course
cold appetizer
Third Course
hot appetizer
Fourth Course
seafood
Fifth Course
granite (refreshment)
Six Course
entree
Seventh Course
something special
Eight Course
dessert

Makizusi- Rolls

These Are Popular Maki Rolls. Some Are served Authentic Way and Other Are served As You Know. Regular Rolls ( 6 Pcs. Per Order )
Kappa Maki
$3.95
cucumber roll
Tekka Maki
$4.95
tuna roll
Negi- Salmon Roll
$4.95
fresh atlantic salmon and scallions.
Negi- Hama Roll
$5.50
yellowtail and scallions.
Tuna and Avocado Roll
$5.50
tuna and avocado combination roll
Caliente Roll
choice of spicy big eye tuna, atlantic salmon or yellowtail with pine nuts and daikon radish sprouts.
Caliente Roll
$4.75
salmon
Caliente Roll
$5.25
tuna
Caliente Roll
$5.25
yellowtail
California Roll
4.50
kani-kama, avocado, cucumber and tobiko. a favorite here in the states.

$Makizusi- Rolls

Our Unique, Made-to-order Sushi Rolls Are all Large Futo-maki Size and Are Sliced Into Four Share-friendly Pieces. Garnished with Wasabi and Pickled Ginger. Big Rolls (4 Pcs. Per Order)
Bombay Roll
$6.95
tempura shrimp, fresh mango, cucumber and our signature mild yellow curry mayonnaise.
Irie Roll
$6.95
shrimp tempura, mango and coconut with a balsamic reduction.
Una-Kyu Roll
$7.95
grilled unagi (freshwater eel), cucumber, egg and ao-nori seaweed.
' I ' Roll
$8.95
spicy tuna, avocado, pine nuts, bell pepper, cucumber and chives. our house specialty roll.
Spider Roll
$11.95
an american favorite. crispy whole soft shell crab, avocado, bell pepper, mixed greens, chives and spicy tobiko mayonnaise.
Supreme California Roll
12.95
steamed alaskan king crab, avocado, bell pepper, cucumber, field greens, chives and two kinds of marinated tobiko. a must-try for california roll enthusiasts.

$To- Go Lunch

Served only between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Lunch : Closed on Monday & week ends
1. Chicken Teriyaki
$5.95
2. Rib Eye Beef Teriyaki
$7.90
3. Salmon Teriyaki
$8.25
the above dishes include savorily cooked fresh vegetables and steamed rice.
4. Vegetable Curry Rice
$5.95
5. Chicken Curry Rice
$6.95
6. Rib Eye Beef Curry Rice
$7.95
7. Shrimp Curry Rice
$7.95
8. Sauteed Vegetables
$5.25
cauliflower, broccoli and mushroom with rice and special sauce.
9. Kobe Beef Burger
$8.95
with cheese extra $0.50
10. Sliced Rib Eye Steak Sandwich
$7.95
11. Hitsumabushi
$9.50
specially arranged by chef masa. it is healthy rice cooked with many ingredients.
12. Lunch Rolls
$7.20
assorted with different sushi rolls
13. Sushi Special combination
13.00
nigiri sushi and sushi rolls

$Soup & Salad


' I ' Style Miso Soup
$2.00
Edamame Cream Soup
$3.50
Green Salad
$3.95
Seaweed Salad
3.95

$Appetizer


Edamame
$3.95
Seafood Spring Rolls
$6.50
Vegetable Tempura
$5.50
traditional japanese dish, fresh vegetables crisply deep fried with light batter.
Tempura Appetizer
8.95
traditional japanese dish, shrimp and fresh vegetables crisply deep fried with light batter.

$Entree Box

Teriyaki Dinner Box Our Teriyaki Sauce Is a Real Home-made Authentic Sauce.
Chicken Teriyaki
$10.75
Salmon Teriyaki
$13.75
Rib Eye Beef
$13.75
the above three dishes include savory cooked fresh vegetables, steamed rice, edamame appetizer and extra teriyaki sauce for rice
Bombay Chicken Box
$10.75
chicken breast and vegetables sauteed with dry curry spice
Spicy Shrimp Box
13.75
hot spicy shrimp a la szechuan. the above two dishes include savory cooked fresh vegetables steamed rice, edamame appetizer and extra teriyaki sauce for rice

$Curry Rice Box $13.75

Our Chef Masa's Specials
Seafood Curry Rice
Rib Eye Beef Curry Rice

To - Go Sushi - Maki Rolls

Medium Size 6 Pcs. Cut
Kappa Maki Roll
$3.95
cucumber rolled up with the highest quality seaweed paper with wasabi
Tekka Maki Roll
$4.95
tuna rolled up with the highest quality seaweed paper with wasabi
Negi- Salmon Roll
$4.50
Negi- Yellowtail Roll
$5.50
Caliente Roll
$4.75
salmon
Caliente Roll
$5.25
tuna
Caliente Roll
$5.50
yellowtail
Tuna and Avocado Roll
$5.50
California Roll
4.50
kani-kama, avocado, cucumber and tobiko

$To - Go Sushi - Maki Rolls

Large Size 4 Pcs. Cut
Bombay Roll
$6.95
shrimp tempura, curry mayo, mango and cucumber
Irie Roll
$6.95
shrimp tempura, mango and coconut
Una-kyu Roll
$7.95
unagi (eel), cucumber, egg and ao nori
' I ' Roll
$8.95
spicy tuna, avocado, tempura bits, celery, cucumber and colored pepper
Spider Roll
$11.95
crispy soft shell crab, lettuce, avocado, celery, chives and tobiko mayo
Supreme California Roll
12.95
alaska king crab legs, avocado, cucumber and tobiko

$To - Go Sushi and Sashimi $24.95


' I ' Sushi Platter
prepared with pride by our chef 'masa'. a selection of fresh fish and other seafood like alaska king crab legs etc. atop.
Chefs Choice Sashimi
the finest of fish goes onto our signature platter guaranteed to satisfy the palate of sashimi-philes.

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