TANTO Japanese Restaurant

Sashimi (assorted)

A clean benchmark for the kitchen — thinly sliced fish served simply, useful for gauging the day's sourcing quality

Gyoza

Pan-fried dumplings with a crispy, lacy skirt — the standard izakaya opener that tends to arrive well-executed here

Special Rolls

The kitchen's composed rolls — often featuring tempura crunch, spicy sauces, and multiple proteins — are where most diners focus and tend to deliver the best value-to-satisfaction ratio

Edamame

Salted and reliably fresh — the standard opener that sets a clean tone for the rest of the meal

Yakitori Skewers

Grilled skewers from the izakaya side of the menu — order a few varieties alongside sushi to get the full range of what TANTO does well

Tempura

A reliable staple here — light batter on seasonal vegetables or shrimp, though some reviewers note it can run a touch oily on busy nights