Rio Izakaya
Dinner Service Menu
Service begins daily at 5PM on opening days
INTRO
Chef-Brewed Dashi Miso Soup
Chef-fermented dashi miso, wakame, silken tofu blossom
$9
Himalayan Salt Edamame
Himalayan pink salt, crispy garlic, soybean
$9
Rio Carrot–Ginger Salad
romaine heart, grilled radicchio, Persian cucumber, charred cherry tomato, signature ginger dressing
$12
Handmade Shiitake Bok Choy Dumplings
chef-made fresh vegetable dumplings, aged black vinegar, heirloom tomatoes
$15
Yuzu-Kissed Salmon Tartine
ing salmon applewood-smoked, flying fish eggs, yuzu citrus gelée, mascarpone, toasted Japanese milkbread
$22
Bluefin Toro Tartare with Truffle Soy
hand-cut tartare, crispy garlic, fresh wasabi, nori crisps
Bluefin Toro
$33
Hamachi
$23
Binchotan Seared Akami
bluefin tuna from Spain, tataki style, ponzu Jelly, cherry tomato, yuzu kosho
$28
Izakaya Fried Chicken
Japanese karaage, gochujang dip, crispy chive nest
$14
YAKITORI
All Yakitori dishes are cooked over Japanese oak (Binchotan) from Japan.
RIO YAKITORI OMAKASE
A 13-course, chef-curated full Yakitori experience showcasing all aspects of binchotan cooking. The journey begins with warmth and delicacy, unfolds into thoughtful, unique ingredients and rare cuts, each course revealing different aspects of fire, texture, balance and depth.
$87
Yakitori Platter
Four of today’s featured Yakitori skewers at Chef’s selection (1 unique part+3 traditional parts)
$33
Wagyu Trinity
3 skewers (American Wagyu, Australian Wagyu , A5 Japanese Wagyu)
$57
Traditonal skewers (choose salt or tare sauce)
Chicken Drumett, Chicken Thigh & Shiso, Chicken Drumstick & Red onion, Chicken Wing, Chicken Breast & Shiso, Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Heart, Chicken Liver, Chicken Tail
$6.95
Specialty chicken skewers
Chicken Tenderloin — fresh wasabi & salt Chicken Kafka — salt or tare
$8.50
Unique chicken parts (per skewer)
(daily limited quantity, until sold out) Chicken Oyster, Chicken Shoulders & Scallion, Chicken Diaphragm, Chicken Knee
$9.95
American Wagyu
salt or tare
$15
Pork Belly Asparagus
$6.95
Sakura Pork Belly Chives
$8.5
Pork Belly Shiso Lollipop
$8.5
Pineapple
Bichotan grilled pineapple
$4.50
Mentaiko Cod Roe & Zucchini
Bichotan grilled zucchini topped with mentaiko cod roe
$6.50
DRY-AGED FISH & NIGIRI
Dry-aged fish from England, Spain, and Japan, paired with daily freshly milled sushi rice for nigiri that is balanced, delicate, and quietly unforgettable.
Nigiri Collective
Five nigiri pieces at Chef's recommendation (includes at least 1 dry-aged piece)
$68
Nigiri / Sashimi (one piece/order)
Akami, King Salmon, Hamachi, Tenan Madai, Shima Aji, Unagi, Ebi
$8
Premium Nigiri (one piece/order)
Chutoro, Hotate, Hirame
$12
Otoro ( per piece)
The most prized cut of bluefin tuna belly. Rich, buttery, delicate, and melts in your mouth
$19
Uni (per piece)
Delicate sea urchin with a creamy, ocean-sweet richness and a soft, custard-like finish.
$24
A5 Japanese Wagyu
One piece of richly marbled Japanese A5 Wagyu, lightly seared and served over sushi rice for a rich, buttery, unforgettable bite.
$24
Today's Dry-aged Fish (limited, until sold out)
Dry-Aged Fish (per piece). Available as nigiri or sashimi — selected daily for deeper flavor, clean richness, and a distinctly discernible texture in every bite.
7 day
$14
16 day
$19
SUSHI ROLLS
Vegetarian Maki
persian cucumber, asparagus, avocado, kanpyo, takuan
$10
Hoso Maki
akami tuna, king salmon, hamachi
$18
Negi Toro Maki
bluefin toro, scallion
$15
Snow Crab California Roll
alaskan snow crab, avocado, Persian cucumber
$18
Emerald Dragon Roll
empura tiger prawn, asparagus, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce
$24
Rio Dancing Eel Roll
king salmon, cucumber, shiso, asparagus, BBQ eel, unagi sauce
$22
Soft-Shell Crab Roll
tempura soft-shell crab, romaine, cucumber, spicy mayo, asparagus
$19
Classic Spicy Tuna Roll
akami tuna, scallion, house spicy mayo
$15
ENTREES
Char-Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
Binchotan grilled chicken, pickled pineapple broccolini, daily milled white rice
$35
Katsu Curry
Sakura pork, miso aioli slaw, Binchotan rainbow carrot slow-simmered Japanese curry
$31
Maine Lobster Fried Rice
Maine lobster tail, kimchi, Jidori egg, nori
$45
Enhancements
A5 Wagyu
$28a half oz Golden Ostera Caviar
$68table side grated fresh Wasabi
$12
Dashi-Braised Wagyu Short Rib
Australian wagyu short rib, Binchotan grilled broccolini, Japanese sweet potato puree
$48
DESSERT
Silky Coconut Dream
coconut panna cotta, red bean ogura-an
$12
Midnight Rendezvous
black sesame ice cream, golden waffle, seasonal berries, soft cream
$15
Soufflé-Style Japanese Cheesecake
Japanese fluffy Fuwa Fuwa cheesecake mixed berries compote
$16
