Tara Temple Japanese

Tara Temple Menu

(703) 908-4999
4001 N Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203
$$$$$

Beverages


Soft Drink
$1.50
Thai Iced Tea
$3.50
Thai Iced Coffee
3.50

$Appetizers

Hot Appetizers
Chicken Satay
$7.00
Skewered marinated chicken with our original peanut sauce, red onion and bell pepper relish.
Spring Rolls
$6.00
Vegetarian spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce.
Temple Wing
$7.00
Fried marinated chicken wings.
Sun Dried Beef
$8.00
Marinated beef with Sriracha sauce.
Edamame
$4.00
Steamed Japanese soy beans.
Temple Tots
$6.00
Handful of bite sized treats served with wasabi mayo, sprinkled with scallions and shichimi togarachi.
Crab Rangoon
$6.00
Fried crab meat with cream cheese stuffed in wonton skin with spicy mayo sauce.
Fried Potstickers
$7.00
Crispy chicken pot stickers served with spicy ponzu sesame oil.
Crispy Squid Leg
$7.00
Yum Octopus
$8.00
Sesame oil on a bed of spring mix, served chilled.
Tuna TarTare
$10.00
Yellowtail Jaw
$11.00
Sashimi Appetizer
$12.00
Five pieces. Chef's choice.
Skinny Yellowtail
$12.00
Sliced yellowtail, jalapeno, tobiko and scallion with ponzu sauce.
Grilled Squid
$12.00
Grilled whole squid brushed with teriyaki, served with spicy lime dressing.
Dancing Calamari
$12.00
Steamed whole squid braised with a spicy garlic-lime sauce.
Kanom Jeeb
$7.00
Thai steamed dumplings served with a sweet soy sauce.
Hot Totties
$6.00
Crunchy potato tots served with our house spicy mayo.
Mr. Squiddy
$7.00
Crispy calamari legs served with Japanese soy nuts and Sriracha.
Golden Triangles
$7.00
Soft-tofu fried with a side of sweet sauce.
Hoi Obb
$8.00
Steamed mussels in a fragrant galangal and lemongrass broth
Sun Dried Pork
$8.00
Thai Dumplings
$7.00
Steamed dumplings served with a sweet soy sauce.
Sai Aua Sausage
10.00
Traditional Northern Thai grilled sausage served with ginger, peanuts, and fresh chili.

$Soups

Soups
Miso Soup
$4.00
Japanese soy bean paste soup, soft tofu, seaweed and scallions.
Tom Yum Soup
$6.00
Hot and sour lemongrass broth, mushroom and tomato. Spicy.
Tom Kha Soup
$6.00
Coconut broth, mushroom and tomato. Spicy.
Vegetable and Soft Tofu Soup
6.00
Sweet napa cabbage, broccoli, carrots, glass noodles, in our homemade vegetable broth.

$Salads

Salads
House Salad
$7.00
Lettuce, carrot, avocado, tomato, cucumber, balsamic and ginger dressing.
Papaya Salad
$8.00
Shredded papaya, peanut, string beans, dry shrimp with spicy lime dressing. Spicy.
Seaweed Salad
$5.00
Num Tok
$10.00
Warm grilled flank steak in a lemon-lime dressing.
Sunomono Salad
$7.00
Seafood, cucumber, and seaweed with rice vinegar dressing.
Larb Gai Salad
$8.00
Minced chicken drizzled with lime juice and exotic spices.
Pla Seafood Salad
10.00
Medley of seafood tossed in a warm smokey dressing of kaffir and lemongrass.

$Sushi and Sashimi a La Carte


Salmon
$6.00
Sake. Two pieces per order.
Sea Scallop
$7.00
Hotate. Two pieces per order.
Tuna
$7.00
Maguro. Two pieces per order.
Yellowtail
$7.00
Hamachi. Two pieces per order.
Eeel
$7.00
Unagi. Two pieces per order.
Salmon Roe
$8.00
Ikura. Two pieces per order.
Jumbo Sweet Shrimp
$7.00
Two pieces per order.
White Tuna
$7.00
Escolar. Two pieces per order.
Shrimp
$6.00
Ebi. Two pieces per order.
Sweet Tofu Skin
$4.00
Inari. Two pieces per order.
Egg Omelet
$4.00
Tamago. Two pieces per order.
Crab Stick
$4.00
Kani. Two pieces per order.
Smelt Fish Roe
$5.00
Masago. Two pieces per order.
Flying Fish Roe
$5.00
Tobiko. Two pieces per order.
Octopus
$7.00
Tako. Two pieces per order.
Squid
$6.00
Ika. Two pieces per order.
Spicy Scallop
$7.00
Two pieces per order.
Seared Salmon Belly
$7.00
Two pieces per order.
Smoked Salmon
$7.00
Two pieces per order.
Sea Urchin
$10.00
Two pieces per order.
Rock Fish
$7.00
Two pieces per order.
Mackerel
$6.00
Two pieces per order.
Fresh Water Eel
$7.00
Two pieces per order.
Hokkaido Scallops
$7.00
Two pieces per order.
Avocado
4.00
Two pieces per order.

$Tara Temple Signature Rolls

Tara Temple Signature Rolls
8 Piece Nirvana Roll
$12.00
Lump crab meat, crunchy tempura flakes, avocado, tuna, salmon and topped with black tobiko with spicy mayo.
8 Piece Katie's Roll
$13.00
Shrimp tempura, avocado, warm crab stick and topped with citrus tobiko.
6 Piece Temple Roll
$12.00
Salmon, tuna baked with lump crab meat on top and spicy mayo topped with tobiko.
6 Piece Bonsai Roll
$11.00
Yellowtail, crunchy tempura flakes, wasabi, tobiko and avocado.
6 Piece Bagel Roll
$11.00
Crunchy outside, smoke salmon, cream cheese and jalapeno.
Sex Bomb Roll
$13.00
Imitation crab, avocado, cucumber and cilantro topped with spicy tuna, fried onion, jalapeno and tobiko.
Sumo Roll
$11.00
Eel, avocado, crab meat, spicy mayo and cream cheese with eel sauce.
Lava Roll
$11.00
Tuna and salmon roll topped with tempura and spicy imitation crab salad.
Lobster Roll
$14.00
Real lobster with asparagus, tempura battered tail covered with a layer of shrimp, avocado and spicy mayo.
8 Piece Angry Salmon Roll
$13.00
Spicy salmon with dried chili flakes and cucumber, wrapped in fresh salmon, topped with cilantro, dried shallots, and our house seafood sauce.
Bangkok Roll
$13.00
Cucumber, asparagus, crab stick, and spicy masago topped with mixed seafood, herbs and spices.
Ekkamai Roll
$13.00
Soft shell crab, cream cheese, cucumber, tuna, and eel, topped with black and red masago with spicy eel sauce.
Lobster Volcano Roll
$16.00
Lobster tail, asparagus, and spicy mayo, topped with lump crab, masago and yuzu sauce.
Fish and Chips Roll
13.00

$Sushi and Sashimi Combos

Sushi and Sashimi Entrees
Roll and Sushi Combo
$16.00
One roll and five pieces of nigiri. Chefs selection and no substitutions. Served with miso soup.
Roll and Sashimi Combo
$16.00
One roll and six pieces of sashimi. Chefs selection and no substitutions. Served with miso soup.
Sushi and Tempura Combo
$18.00
One roll and shrimp and vegetable tempura. Chefs selection and no substitutions. Served with miso soup.
Sashimi and Tempura Combo
$19.00
Seven pieces of sashimi and shrimp and vegetable tempura. Chefs selection and no substitutions. Served with miso soup.
Sushi and Sashimi Combo
$24.00
Six pieces of nigiri and seven pieces of sashimi. Chefs selection and no substitutions. Served with miso soup.
Sashimi Mori
$28.00
16 to 18 pieces of sashimi. Chefs selection and no substitutions. Served with miso soup.
Nigiri Omakase
$40.00-90.00
Chefs selection and no substitutions. Served with miso soup.
Sashimi Omakase
40.00-90.00
Chefs selection and no substitutions. Served with miso soup.

$Roll and Maki


California Roll
$6.00
Salmon Roll
$6.00
Tuna Roll
$6.00
Yellowtail Scallion Roll
$6.00
Salmon Skin Roll with Cucumber
$6.00
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Roll
$7.00
Eel Avocado Roll
$7.00
Spicy Tuna and Cucumber Roll
$7.00
Real Crab California Roll
$7.00
With fish egg.
Futomaki
$8.00
Shrimp Tempura Roll
$9.00
Spicy Crunchy Roll
$7.00
Spicy Scallop Roll
$9.00
Spider Roll
$10.00
Dragon Roll
$13.00
Rainbow Roll
$13.00
White Tuna Scallion Roll
$6.00
Tuna and Avocado Roll
$7.00
Salmon and Avocado Roll
$7.00
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Roll
$7.00
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Roll
$7.00
Eel Cucumber Roll
$7.00
Fresh Crab and Scallion Roll
$7.00
Grilled Shrimp Jalapeno Roll
$8.00
Cucumber Roll
$4.00
Asparagus Roll
$4.00
Avocado Roll
$4.00
Shitake Mushroom Roll
$4.00
Garden Roll
$10.00
Tropical Thunder Roll
$10.00
AVA Roll
$10.00
Carrot, cucumber, asparagus and avocado, with crunchy tempura flakes wrapped in soy paper, topped with a light sweet dressing and house salsa.
Shibuya Roll
10.00
Kampyo, shitake mushroom, jalape?o, cilantro, cucumber, topped with crunchy tempura flakes and fried shallots.

$Veggie Maki


Cucumber Roll
$4.00
Asparagus Roll
$4.00
Avocado Roll
$4.00
Garden Roll
$10.00
V1 Maki
$10.00
Spicy asparagus, spicy carrot and spicy cucumber in whole organic six grain rice topped with avocado and jalapeno in chef's sauce.
V2 Maki
$10.00
Vegan cream cheese, sprout and cucumber in black rice topped with fresh mango and creamy mango sauce.
V3 Maki
$10.00
Carrot, cucumber, asparagus, avocado and crunchy wrapped with soy paper and light sweet sauce on top.
V4 Maki
10.00
Kampyo, shitake mushroom, jalapeno, cilantro, cucumber and spicy sauce with black rice on top with spicy sauce and crunchy.

$Chef Specials and Entrees

Chef Specials and Entrees
Crispy Pork Belly with Basil
$17.00
Stir-fried crispy pork belly with spicy Thai basil sauce. Spicy.
Crispy Pork Belly with Chinese Broccoli
$16.00
Stir-fried crispy pork belly and Chinese broccoli in garlic oyster sauce.
Crispy Tilapia with Basil
$18.00
Tilapia fried to golden perfection served in a spicy Thai basil sauce. Spicy.
Sizzling Beef
$18.00
Marinated beef in sesame oil and exotic spices, stir-fried in very high heat, sprinkled with fresh julienne ginger and scallion.
Phuket Noodle
$18.00
Egg noodles sauteed squid, shrimp and mussels in a chili garlic sauce. Garnished with fresh bell peppers, basil, tomato and onion.
Spicy Lime Fish
$18.00
Fillet of tilapia steamed in a lemon-lime sauce.
Kapow
$12.00
Sauteed with your choice of protein tossed with fresh Thai basil and bell peppers, green peppers in a chili and garlic sauce.
Stir-Fried Garlic
$12.00
Lightly tossed in a hot wok with minced garlic and sweet soy.
Ginger Perfect
$12.00
Fresh ginger, scallions, shitake mushrooms, bell peppers and onions in a savory brown sauce.
Cashew Delight
$12.00
Sauteed with onions and scallions in oyster sauce.
Delish Fried Rice
$12.00
Stir-fried jasmine rice, tomatoes, onions, scallions, and egg accented lightly with soy sauce.
Fiery Kapow Fried Rice
$12.00
Fresh Thai basil, bell peppers, onions in a chili garlic sauce.
Kua Ging
$13.00
Southern curried pork ribs, sauteed with yellow curry, kaffir and lemongrass.
Tom Zabb
12.00
Spicy tom yum broth, pork ribs, lemongrass, Thai herbs, rice on side.

$Vegetarian

Vegetarian (Special)
Spicy Eggplant Basil
$11.00
Eggplant, fried tofu, bell pepper, onion and Thai basil with spicy chili basil sauce. Spicy.
Vegetarian Royale
$12.00
Steamed tofu topped with shitake mushroom, carrots, bell pepper, onion, scallion and fresh ginger in a brown sauce.
Green Bean Fi Daeng
$11.00
Green beans and mushrooms saut?ed in our chili and garlic sauce.
Pad Pak Jae
$11.00
Stir- Fried broccoli, crispy cabbage, baby corn, fried tofu, onions, and carrots in a light brown sauce.
Mix Veggies
11.00
Broccoli, string bean, cabbage, baby corn, fried tofu, onion and carrot in a light brown sauce.

$Thai Entree


Ginger Chicken
$12.00
Fresh ginger, scallions, shiitake mushroom, celery and red bell peppers with brown sauce.
Thai Basil Fried Rice with Chicken
$12.00
Spicy fresh Thai basil, bell peppers and onions with garlic sauce. Spicy.
Chicken Fried Rice
$12.00
Stir fried jasmine rice with tomato, onion, scallion and eggs.
Beef Fried Rice
$13.00
Stir fried jasmine rice with tomato, onion, scallion and eggs.
Pork Fried Rice
$12.00
Stir fried jasmine rice with tomato, onion, scallion and eggs.
Shrimp Fried Rice
$15.00
Stir fried jasmine rice with tomato, onion, scallion and eggs.
Crab Meat Fried Rice
$16.00
Jumbo lump crab meat, tomato, onion, scallion and eggs.
Pad Pik Sod
$12.00
Traditional Thai dish sauteed with onion, scallions, and bell peppers.
Stir-Fried Cashew
12.00
Choice of meat sauteed with onion, scallions and oyster sauce.

$Noodles

Noodle Dishes
Drunken Noodles
$12.00
Stir fried wide rice noodles, tomatoes, onions, red and green bell peppers with Thai basil sauce. Spicy.
Pad See Eew
$12.00
Stir fried wide rice noodles, eggs and Chinese broccoli with sweet soy sauce.
Pad Thai
$12.00
Stir fried rice noodles, eggs, bean sprouts, scallions, bean curd, crushed peanuts with tamarind, oyster sauce and fish sauce.
Smokey Noodles
$12.00
Stir fried wide rice noodles, eggs and scallions in a light soy sauce.
Floating Market Noodle Soup
$12.00
A hearty beef noodle soup, meatballs, bean sprouts, slices of braised beef and Chinese broccoli.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup
$12.00
Minced chicken, seafood, bean sprouts, crispy wonton and fish balls in a spicy clear broth.
Yentafo Noodle Soup
$12.00
Assorted fish balls, seafood, crispy wonton, Chinese broccoli and coagulated blood in a tangy pink broth.
Kee Mao
$12.00
Wide rice noodles, tomatoes, onions, red and green bell peppers saut?ed in a spicy Thai basil sauce.
Tom Kha Udon Noodle Soup
$13.00
Udon noodles in a lightly seasoned coconut broth, mushrooms, tomatoes, shrimp and chicken.
Pad Woonsen
$15.00
Cellophane noodles stir-fried with shrimp and pork, hu-nu mushrooms, scallions, and eggs.
Phuket Noodles
18.00
Egg Noodles with shrimp, squid, and mussels in a chili-garlic sauce saut?ed with bell peppers, onions, and fresh basil.

$Curry Dishes

Curry Dishes
Panang Curry Chicken
$13.00
In a classic Thai curry peanut sauce. Spicy.
Red Curry Chicken
13.00
Red chili paste, coconut milk, bamboo shoots , eggplants, bell peppers and fresh Thai basil. Spicy.

$Japanese Rice Bowls and Nippon Bowls


Spicy Sashimi Bowls
$15.00
Spicy tuna, salmon, and scallops on a bed of seasoned rice.
Chashu on Rice
$14.00
Braised pork belly served over rice, garnished with pickles, nori, and scallions.
Chashu Udon
$14.00
Braised pork belly on a bed of seasoned udon noodles with a side of clear chicken broth.
Unagi Udon
$15.00
Braised fresh water eel on a bed of seasoned udon noodles with kimchi puree and mixed vegetables.
Grilled Saba
$14.00
Delicate and light, grilled with an oaky finish, garnished with pickled vegetables.
Chirashi Bowl
$19.00
Assortment of seafood served over a bed of shiitake-flavored sushi rice.
Tekka Don
$16.00
Spicy tuna and tuna sashimi served over a bed of shiitake-flavored sushi rice.
Teriyaki Bowl
$14.00-18.00
A traditional Japanese dish, served on a bed of rice and sesame, lightly grilled, with a side of our sweet plum soy sauce. Served with miso soup.
Unagi Donburi
$14.00
Grilled fresh water eel served over rice, sesame seeds and eels sauce. Served with miso soup.
Chirashi
$19.00
Assortment of fish served over shitake flavored sushi rice. Served with miso soup.
Tekka Chirashi
$16.00
Spicy tuna and tuna sashimi served over shitake flavored sushi rice. Served with miso soup.
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
$14.00
Grilled chicken, sesame with sweet plum and soy sauce. Served with miso soup.
Salmon Teriyaki Bowl
18.00
Grilled salmon with sweet plum and soy sauce. Served with miso soup.

$Chef's Cutting Board


Big Pad Thai
$18.00
Our signature noodleless pad thai with fried pork belly, squid, shrimp, saut?ed in a mild tamarind reduction.
I-Saan Classic
$18.00
Fried chicken, sun-dried beef, spicy papaya salad and sticky rice
Northern Doi
$19.00
Papaya salad, sticky rice, sai aua sausage, naam prik noom (spicy chutney.
Southern Classic
20.00
Southern-style curry pork ribs, fried chicken, seasonal veggies, sticky rice

$Sides


Jasmine Rice
$2.00
Steam Vegetables
$3.00
Steam Noodles
$3.00
Peanut Sauce
$2.00
Extra Beef
$3.00
Extra Chicken
$3.00
Extra Pork
$3.00
Extra Tofu
$3.00
Extra Shrimp
$3.00
Eel Sauce
$1.00
Spicy Mayo
$1.00
Brown Rice
$3.00
Sushi Rice
2.50

$Dessert


Brownie Ice Cream
$7.00
Warm brownie served with vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Ice Cream
$4.00
Green Tea Ice Cream
$4.00

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