Sakanaya Izakaya Menu
Welcome to Sakanaya Izakaya, your new favorite destination for authentic Japanese cuisine nestled in West Lafayette. This casual yet intimate venue offers a diverse menu that celebrates the best of izakaya dining. One of the standout features is their impressive array of yakitori, including delicious vegetarian options like mushroom and zucchini, appealing to both herbivores and meat-lovers alike.
The menu further indulges with tantalizing specialty maki rolls, such as the Godzilla Maki and the exquisite Spider Roll. Each dish is a fusion of fresh ingredients and flavors, showcasing the culinary artistry of the Asian-owned establishment. The vibrant atmosphere is perfect for groups and date nights, complemented by happy hour specials and outdoor seating. Whether you're savoring a comforting Thai Salad or indulging in a rich steak, Sakanaya promises a memorable dining experience.
Lunch Special / ランチ特典
Sushi Lunch
5 pieces sushi & California roll.
Sashimi Lunch
6 pieces sashimi & tuna avocado roll.
Seaweed Salad
Vegetarian. Cucumber, seaweed, grape tomato.
Beef Tartare
Ground wagyu beef, avocado, garlic bread. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Bell Tower
Tuna, crab salad, avocado, sushi rice, crunch.
Signature Sampler
Gyoza, agedashi tofu, takoyaki, seaweed salad, ika salad, tempura shrimp.
Ichigo to Buri
Sliced yellowtail, strawberry kosho, shirodashi, sesame.
Tuna Nachos
Tortilla chips, tuna, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro.
Sushi Taco Platter
Seaweed, sushi rice, spicy tuna, spicy salmon, spicy yellowtail.
Narutomaki
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, crabmeat, cucumber, golden tobiko.
Crispy Amerika
Grilled sushi rice,spicy tuna, crunch.
Natsu
Shrimp, mango, salmon, cucumber, rice paper.
Agedashi Tofu
Vegetarian. Crispy tofu, miso sauce.
Tako Wasabi
Tako, kizami wasabi.
Ringo Sarada
Vegetarian. Apple, cucumber, bell pepper.
Pirikara Kyuri
Vegetarian. Cucumbers with spicy sauce.
Cold Appetizer / 寒い
Hot Appetizer / 温かい料理
Edamame
Vegetarian. Japanese sea salt.
Miso Soup
Vegetarian. House tofu, wakame seaweed, scallion.
Gyoza
Japanese style pan fried pork dumplings.
Cheese Corn
Vegetarian. Butter, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, corn.
Karaage Chicken
Sweet soy sauce, shredded cabbage, spicy mayo, wasabi.
Vegetable Tempura Platter
Vegetarian. Seasonal vegetables.
Hamachi Kama
Grilled yellowtail collar.
Takoyaki
Bonito, dry seaweed, tako.
Age Niku
Stir-fry spicy chicken with lettuce wrap, green onion, rice noodles.
Dinosaur Egg
Avocado, spicy tuna, cream cheese, shrimp.
Okonomiyaki
Egg, shrimp, green onion, enoki mushroom, crabmeat, bonito.
Zucchini Dengaku
Vegetarian. Grilled zucchini, furikake, miso glaze.
Tornado Potato
Vegetarian. Deep-fried potato on skewer with shichimi.
Japanese Croquette
Vegetarian. Deep-fried mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Mushroom
Vegetarian.
Zucchini
Vegetarian.
Negima
Chicken thigh, green onion.
Gyu Harami
Steak, egg miso.
Yakitori / 焼き鳥
Salad / サラダ
Thai Salad
Vegetarian. Fried tofu, carrot, spring mix, cucumber, grape tomato, rice noodles, cashew nut, sesame dressing.
Poke Salad
Spring mix, yellowtail, white tuna, salmon, poke dressing.
House Salad
Onion, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot ginger dressing.
Kani Salad
Cucumber, spring mix, crabmeat, tobiko.
UFO Roll
Cream cheese, tempura shrimp.
Futomaki
Vegetarian. Tamago, avocado, oshinko.
Alaska Roll
Salmon, avocado, cucumber.
California Roll
Cucumber, avocado, crabmeat.
Philadelphia Roll
Smoke salmon, cream cheese, avocado.
Boston Roll
Tempura shrimp, lettuce, avocado, mayo.
Salmon / Tuna Roll
Pick from salmon or tuna.
Regular Maki / 通常の - Basic
Regular Maki / 通常の - Regular Sushi
Tiger Roll
Spicy shrimp & tuna, crabmeat, crunch.
Buri Jalapeño Roll
yellowtail, avocado and jalapeño.
Kani Jomaki
Crabmeat, unagi, tamago, cucumber, shiso.
Baby Shiitake Maki
Vegetarian. Shiitake tempura and fried onion.
Golden California (Deep Fried Roll)
Crabmeat, cucumber, avocado, crunch.
Amazing Tuna
Jalapeño, avocado, white tuna & pepper tuna.
TNT
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese and crabmeat.
Mackey Arena (Deep Fried Roll)
Cream cheese, spicy crabmeat, avocado.
Krannert (Deep Fried Roll)
Eel, spicy shrimp, avocado.
Monster Roll
Tuna, avocado, cream cheese, mango.
Godzilla Maki Roll (Deep Fried Roll)
Panko, tempura shrimp, crabmeat, cream cheese, avocado.
Volcano Roll (Deep Fried Roll)
Spicy tuna, cream cheese, avocado & spicy crabmeat, crunch.
Treasure Island Roll
Crabmeat, salmon tempura, avocado & fried onion, masago, lemon, salmon.
Spider Roll
Soft shell crab, crabmeat, cucumber, avocado, masago.
Palm Spring Roll
California roll inside & salmon, tuna mango.
True Toro
Soy paper, tuna roll & fresh fish chef choice.
Lobster Roll
Fried scallop, avocado & lobster salad, tobiko.
Una Kyu Dragon
Shrimp tempura, cucumber & unagi, tobiko.
Out of Control
Asparagus, salmon, tuna, hamachi & salmon, tuna, hamachi.
Cowboy
Gyu yaki, shrimp, avocado & tobiko.
P****** (Fire Roll)
Spicy tuna, avocado & shrimp, masago.
Rainbow Tobiko
Pepper tuna, avocado & fresh fish chef choice, tobiko.
Specialty Maki
Entrée / メインディッシュ
Chicken Katsu
Panko, potato, onion, carrot, served with curry sauce and white rice.
Tuscan Salmon
Baby spinach, cherry tomato, mushroom served with garlic butter sauce and white rice.
Unagi Don
Barbeque eel, seasoned steamed white rice, daikon.
Creamy Udon
Vegetarian. White mushroom, onion. Add chicken, shrimp or steak for an additional charge.
Tangerine Chicken
Served with tangerine sauce and white rice.
Ma Po Tofu
Vegetarian. Japanese-style chili tofu, served with white rice.
Salmon Don
Salmon sashimi, seasoned sushi rice, masago. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Chirashi Don
Sashimi grade salmon, tuna, hamachi. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Tuna Don
Yellowfin tuna, seasoned sushi rice, shiso. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Kake Udon
Chewy udon noodles served in a light dashi broth.
Omurice
Vegetarian. Served with fried rice and okonomiyaki sauce.
Chahan
Wagyu beef, Japanese-style stone bowl fried rice. Add chicken, shrimp or steak for an additional charge.
Gyu Itame
8 oz fillet cube, asparagus, black pepper sauce, served with white rice.
Sushi Sashimi Platter
9 pieces sashimi & 5 pieces sushi.
Salmon Lover
3 pieces sashimi & 2 pieces sushi & Alaska roll.
Tuna / yellowtail Lover
3 pieces sashimi & 2 pieces sushi & tuna / yellowtail roll.
Love Boat
15 pieces sashimi - 6 pieces sushi - 2 rolls.
Chef's Choice Sushi Platter
Nigiri / Sashimi
Tamago
Vegetarian.
Tofu
Vegetarian.
Crème Brulee Mille Crepe Cake
Thin crepes layered with crème brûlée flavored custard, finished with a caramelized sugar top.