Tenkaichi menu

Maki Rolls

We’re famous for these

At Tenkaichi, we’re famous for our Maki Rolls. We hand make every roll to order which makes them much lighter, fresher and tastier than anything you’ll find elsewhere. With a variety of delicious fillings chosen for their complementary flavours and colours, every mouthful is a taste sensation.

We’re best known for our Spider Maki, but if you’re trying these classic sushi rolls for the first time, Rainbow Maki is a great choice.

Side Dishes

Traditionally served in separate bowls

In Japan, individual foods are traditionally served in separate bowls or partitioned to keep them from touching. Adding a few tasty side dishes to complement rice and main meals is a classic feature of Japanese dining.

So, if you want a more authentic experience, why not try our most popular side dishes, like Gyoza, Takoyaki and Edamame?

Bento Boxes

The most fun way to eat Japanese food

Possibly the most fun way to eat Japanese food, our traditional Japanese lunchboxes are the same as those enjoyed every day by workers and school children across Japan. Not only do they look fantastic they’re packed with a tasty selection of fresh, healthy Japanese treats.

Choose from exciting combinations of Maki Rolls, Gyoza, Salad, Rice, Miso Soup or whatever you fancy – the choice is yours. If you’re new to the Bento Box experience, we think the Chicken Katsu Bento is a great way to start!

Rice Dishes

Japanese rice is deliciously sticky and rich

What could be more Japanese than Rice? At Tenkaichi Cardiff, we prepare more than 60kg of rice every week which we use in a variety of menu favourites. Japanese rice is deliciously sticky and rich – which makes it much easier to eat with chopsticks!

If you love a tasty rice dish, we can recommend the Katsu Curry and Katsu Donburi, two of our most popular choices on the menu.

Ramen & Noodle Soups

A staple of Japanese cuisine

Is there anything more comforting than a warming bowl of noodles? Shoyu/Miso based noodle soups might have originated in China but have become a staple of Japanese cuisine. Just visit Japan and you’ll find yourself surrounded by Ramen shops, with around 5,000 in Tokyo alone.
Cha Siew and Spicy Ramen are our biggest sellers. We highly recommend the Cha Siew Ramen – our secret authentic Chinese cooking technique puts it in a league of its own.

Yaki

A firm favourite in Japan

Stir fried noodle dishes are a firm favourite in Japan. At Tenkaichi you can chose from Yaki Soba or Yaki Udon both wheat noodles imported from Japan due to the superior qualities of Japanese wheat for making these noodles. We also serve Yaki Vermicelli (rice noodles) for those preferring a gluten free option.
Either Yaki Soba or Spicy Yaki Soba would be our recommendation here.

Sashimi

Expertly selected

Expertly selected and precision cut with the highest quality Japanese steel, Sashimi preparation is an art, that’s why our specialist Sashimi chefs are selected from amongst the best in the business.
We recommend our Salmon Sashimi, the choicest cuts of the freshest and best Atlantic Scottish Salmon, which is driven to our kitchen direct from old man Tenkaichi’s fishery contacts in the highlands, before most other Salmon has even got off the cargo plane! Fresher than on a fishmonger’s slab, we challenge you to find better anywhere, we even specify the year group to ensure consistent quality!

Nigiri

The stereotypical sushi

The stereotypical sushi, Nigiri is Japanese for squeeze or to grab, and is the movement a highly trained sushi chef makes to form Nigiri, a mix of Neta and Shari. Shari is the vinegared sushi rice traditional to Japan and Neta is the topping which can be vegetables, egg, fish or meat.
Our recommendation is to order either of our ‘nigiri platter’s’ dependant on your preferences.

Hosomaki

Considered the Maki of choice for purists

Similar to Maki, Hosomaki (Japanese for ‘thin rolls’) is smaller and usually made with single fillings rather than combinations. Considered the Maki of choice for purists, Hosomaki allows you to taste the pure flavour of the ingredients.
We recommendation either of our platter’s paired with Sake (Japanese rice wine) or Konacha (Green Tea)

Extras

Tasty extras

It’s traditional to pair almost every meal with tasty extras like Japanese pickles, Miso Soup and Gari (marinaded Ginger).

To give your meal a real burst of flavour and that authentic Japanese touch, why not give them a try?

Bottled Beers

Japanese and Asian Beers

We stock a selection of the best Japanese and Asian Beers.

We suggest Asahi Beer, a crisp, dry and very refreshing Japanese lager with good depth of flavour that pairs well with most dishes.

Soft Drinks

We serve a range of soft drinks

We serve a range of soft drinks, including regular and diet varieties, with Pepsi being our best seller. If you fancy something different, we highly recommend Mango Juice, which we think compliments our food perfectly.

House Wines

White, Rose or Red

We have White, Rose or Red Wine available by the glass or the bottle. However, it’s our Japanese Plum Wine which steals the show – we recommend you try it! With its sweet, fruity flavour (without a strong alcohol taste) it’s the perfect accompaniment to all types of Japanese food.

Sake

Enjoyed alongside or after food in Japan

Japanese Rice Wine or Sake enjoyed alongside or after food in Japan. Traditionally, Sake is served warm, however with modern brewing techniques, it’s now just as good served cold. The choice is yours. Traditionally in Japan, guests buy the sushi chef Sake as a thank you for preparing such good food. Not exactly a great combination where razor sharp knives are involved!

Our recommendation is Ozeki; its reasonably priced and has a lovely flavour.

Tea

Widely drunk in Japan following or during a meal

Konacha; Japanese Green Tea, or Jasmine Tea are widely drunk in Japan following or during a meal as a pallet cleanser.

We recommend you try the Konacha if you have never had it before – truly delicious and healthy too!

Water

You can’t get better than pure Welsh Water!

You can’t get better than pure Welsh Water! Celtic Vale is an officially designated ‘Natural Mineral Water’ and comes from a spring high in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Both still and sparkling varieties are available.