KOJO

1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota
(941) 536-9717

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Torched Blue Crab California Roll
Truffle Garlic Smoked Soy Butter
Waygu Steak with Shishito Peppers
Torched Bluefin Toro Crispy Rice
Yuzu Kosho Caramelized Onions
Chashu Braised Pork Belly
Wagyu Skirt Steak Noodles
Truffled Chicken Wontons
Shanghainese Noodles
Spicy Wagyu Noodles

Menu

Featured items
Kojo Roll
spicy tuna, torched salmon, kabayaki, spicy mayo, cucumber, tempura bits
Spicy Tuna Roll
pickled thai chile, shiso, scallion, sesame
Shrimp & Pork Gyoza
Spicy miso sauce, and house togarashi.
Karaage Fried Chicken Bao
Ginger-soy marinade, yuzu kosho aioli, and kimchee cucumber pickles.
Spicy Wagyu Noodles
grilled australian wagyu skirt steak, sweet potato noodles, sweet & spicy gochujang sauce, market vegetables, green onion
Crispy Tofu Bites
Sweet and spicy garlic soy, sesame seeds.
Shanghai Noodles
Seared pork, udon, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and sweet soy sauce, green onion.
Chashu Braised Pork Belly Bao
Roasted peanuts, jalapeño, cilantro, and rock sugar.
California Roll
Snow crab, wasabi-ponzu mayo, avocado, cucumber, and lemon zest.
Truffled Chicken Wontons
Dashi-soy broth, scallion ginger oil.
Rock Shrimp Katsu Fritter Bao
Spicy mayo, green cabbage, and cucumber pickles.
Wagyu Skirt Steak (12 oz)
South Wales, Australia.
Grilled Tea Smoked 1/2 Chicken
miso marinated free range organic chicken, asian pear & kimchee cucumber pickles, green onion
Szechuan Fried Chicken Wings
Wok fried with green chile, scallion, and served with sweet soy chile sauce.
Rock Shrimp Tempura
spicy ponzu mayo, lemon zest, mesclun greens
Wasabi Caesar Salad
Watercress, baby romaine, napa cabbage, milk bread croutons, parmesan tuille, and nori.
Pulled BBQ Mushroom Bao
king trumpet mushroom, tonkatsu sauce, cabbage slaw
Local Mesclun Greens Salad
Carrot-ginger miso dressing, shaved radish, cucumber, and shiso.

Soup & Salad
Miso Soup
Shiitake mushroom, silken tofu, and wakame.
Local Mesclun Greens Salad
Carrot-ginger miso dressing, shaved radish, cucumber, and shiso.
Wasabi Caesar Salad
Watercress, baby romaine, napa cabbage, milk bread croutons, parmesan tuille, and nori.

Small Plates
Fried Rice
Chinese sausage, egg, and vegetables.
Shrimp & Pork Gyoza
Spicy miso sauce, and house togarashi.
Crispy Tofu Bites
Sweet and spicy garlic soy, sesame seeds.
Rock Shrimp Tempura
spicy ponzu mayo, lemon zest, mesclun greens
Truffled Chicken Wontons
Dashi-soy broth, scallion ginger oil.
Szechuan Fried Chicken Wings
Wok fried with green chile, scallion, and served with sweet soy chile sauce.

Vegetables
Wok Fired Chinese Greens
Gai lan, choy sum, garlic, and sweet soy sauce.
Edamame
Spicy chili sauce or maldon sea salt and lemon.
Brussels Sprouts
Roasted garlic kabayaki glaze, furikake crunch.
Seared Mushrooms
shiitake, maitake, king trumpet, wood ear, garlic chive, sugar snap peas, water chestnuts, soy glaze, sesame

Bao Buns
Karaage Fried Chicken Bao
Ginger-soy marinade, yuzu kosho aioli, and kimchee cucumber pickles.
Chashu Braised Pork Belly Bao
Roasted peanuts, jalapeño, cilantro, and rock sugar.
Rock Shrimp Katsu Fritter Bao
Spicy mayo, green cabbage, and cucumber pickles.
Pulled BBQ Mushroom Bao
king trumpet mushroom, tonkatsu sauce, cabbage slaw

Steak
Wagyu Skirt Steak (12 oz)
South Wales, Australia.
Wet Aged Grassfed NY Strip (12 oz)
Franklin, NC.
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Wagyu Ribeye (12 oz)
South Wales, Australia.

Large Plates
Shanghai Noodles
Seared pork, udon, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and sweet soy sauce, green onion.
Spicy Wagyu Noodles
grilled australian wagyu skirt steak, sweet potato noodles, sweet & spicy gochujang sauce, market vegetables, green onion
Grilled Tea Smoked 1/2 Chicken
miso marinated free range organic chicken, asian pear & kimchee cucumber pickles, green onion
Grilled Australian Lamb Chops
Spicy korean BBQ glaze, herb chutney, daikon, and green onion salad.

Sushi (Rolls)
Kojo Roll
spicy tuna, torched salmon, kabayaki, spicy mayo, cucumber, tempura bits
Spicy Tuna Roll
pickled thai chile, shiso, scallion, sesame
California Roll
Snow crab, wasabi-ponzu mayo, avocado, cucumber, and lemon zest.
Futomaki Veg Roll
Hajikami, carrots, cucumbers, avocado, and mushrooms.

Desserts
Matcha Donut Holes
Served with sesame chocolate sauce and condensed milk-matcha sauce.

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Recent Reviews

YUM! The menu has so many delicious choices you'll probably want to come here more than once. The place also has a cool, chill vibe with good music that is not too loud (and not oldies). We loved the dumplings and the spicy wagyu noodles. The noodles do have a kick to them. The Fujiyama Mama cocktail was fantastic! Tart but not too sweet. Good wine list too. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the bartenders make a lot of cool cocktails. Nice spot for a date or GNO. We'll...
February 2026
Mind blowing food! And I’m not even wild about Asian cuisine usually. And the hospitality is just as good! The manager seated us and talked for a bit, then returned surprising us with champagne and an app! He made my husband and I’s night even more special. Also you must try the sushi tacos!
January 2026
didn't have a reservation so we were seated outside, which I didn't mind but the interior was beautiful. Food was excellent. Drinks were delicious and Service was perfect.
January 2026

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KOJO

1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 536-9717