Cafe Sushi Shoten

1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
(617) 492-0434

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Signature Sampler
Cafe Sushi Salad
Salmon Sushi
Chef's Sushi
Sushi Bento
Mackerel
Sashimi
Nigiri
Roll

Menu

Delivery Drinks
CUP Joto Graffiti
futsushu / fun sized - fresh, fruity, soft / 200ml
Suigei Drunken Whale
crisp, dry, minerals300ml
Onikoroshi Futsushu Box
Futsushu180mlfresh, dry, fun
Orion
Japanese rice lager633ml bottle
Sapporo Black
Dark Lager22oz can
Senkin Modern Muku
apple, yogurt, melon720ml
Kikusui Perfect Snow Nigori
coconut, rice, bold300ml
Boylan Classic Seltzer
Bottled sparkling water355ml bottle
BTL Hakkaisan
tokubetsu honjozo / fresh prince - clean, structured, smooth / 300ml

Featured items
Sushi Dinner
7 pieces of Chef's choice nigiri with signature toppings + 6pc Spicy Tuna Roll
Pork Gyoza
steamed pork dumplings with gyoza sauce
Shrimp Tempura Roll
tempura shrimp, spicy mayo, avocado, tobiko, cucumber (5pc)
Weeknight Platter for Two
**Available Tuesday -Thursday Only** *tuna nigiri topped with garlic-soy brussels*salmon nigiri topped with chimichurri*yellowtail kingfish nigiri topped with mango miso + kaiwareMaki: *inside: salmon, cucumber, spicy sauce on top: salmon skin, ikura, bonito flakes, negi (8pc)*inside: sesame-togarashi oshinko, marinated eggplant on top: napa cabbage asa-zuke, kuro goma (8pc)
Salmon & Avocado Roll
salmon and avocado
King Salmon 2pc
Two pieces of king salmon
Signature Maguro Zuke 2pc
Two pieces of house-cured tuna topped with yuzu kosho and scallion
Crispy Toban Jan
inside: tempura shrimp + avocadoon top: spicy toban tuna, cilantro, lime (8pc)
Spicy Tuna Roll
tuna, cucumber, spicy mayo
Tuna 2pc
Two pieces of tuna
Salmon Belly Aburi 2pc
Two pieces of seared salmon belly topped with aburi ponzu and scallion
12-Spice Salmon 2pc
Two pieces of king salmon topped with poblano miso and 12-spice pineapple
California Roll
snow crab, cucumber, avocado
Bafun Uni 2pc
Two pieces of Maine sea urchin
Eel & Avocado Roll
eel and avocado topped with eel sauce
Salmon Teriyaki Bento
teriyaki salmon with steamed rice, 2pc shrimp shumai, seaweed salad & 6pc cucumber-avocado roll
Tuna & Avocado Roll
tuna and avocado
Maguro Tataki 2pc
Two pieces of seared tuna topped with truffle oil, black salt, and kizami wasabi
Spicy Salmon Roll
salmon, cucumber, spicy mayo
Signature Sampler
5 pieces of our Signature nigiri

Tip Jar
BOH Tip Jar
FOH Tip Jar

Bagging Preferences
No Chopsticks/Napkins
We will NOT include chopsticks or napkins with your order.
No Soy Sauce
We will NOT include soy packets with your order
No Ginger/Wasabi
We will NOT include ginger or wasabi with your order

Apps + Sides
Pork Gyoza
steamed pork dumplings with gyoza sauce
Edamame
salted steamed soybeans
Shumai
steamed shrimp dumplings
Vegetable Gyoza
steamed vegetable dumplings with gyoza sauce
Side Ginger
Extra side of ginger
Side Spicy Mayo
Seaweed Salad
marinated seaweed with tofu & miso dressing
Shishito Peppers
blistered shishito peppers with house furikake
Side Wasabi
extra side of wasabi
Side Steamed Rice
steamed white rice
Cafe Sushi Salad
mixed greens, broccoli, grape tomato, cucumber, red cabbage, carrot, house miso dressing
Side Sushi Rice
steamed white rice seasoned with house vinegar blend
Side Eel Sauce
Side Ponzu Sauce
Miso Soup
dashi, tofu, scallions & wakame
Salmon Carpaccio
salmon sashimi & daikon-snow peaslaw with soy-sesame vinaigrette, furikake & fried shallot
Sunomono
Sunomono with choice of Kani, Salmon, or Octopus and Shrimp or by itself!

Combinations
Sushi Dinner
7 pieces of Chef's choice nigiri with signature toppings + 6pc Spicy Tuna Roll
Sushi Bento
4pc assorted nigiri with toppings, 4pc salmon tosa maki, cucumber sunomono & house-made tamago
Salmon Sashimi Donburi
13pc assorted sashimi (salmon, king salmon, seared salmon belly & salmon roe) over sushi rice, with aburi ponzu, shiso, scallion & pickles
Signature Sampler
5 pieces of our Signature nigiri
Chef's Sampler
5 pieces of Chef's choice seasonal nigiri with toppings and house-aged soy
Chicken Teriyaki Bento
teriyaki chicken with steamed rice, 2pc pork gyoza, seaweed salad & 6pc cucumber-avocado roll
Chirashi
10pc Chef's choice sashimi with house-made tamago, shiso & pickles, served over sushi rice mixed with ao-nori, sesame, oshinko & pickled ginger
Salmon Teriyaki Bento
teriyaki salmon with steamed rice, 2pc shrimp shumai, seaweed salad & 6pc cucumber-avocado roll
Veggie Sushi Bento
4pc assorted vegetable nigiri: tomato zuke, shiitake, nasu, asparagus.1pc inari.6pc Vegetable Futomaki: shiitake, cucumber, oshinko, carrot, mesclun greens.Seaweed salad + pickled vegetables
Sashimi Dinner
13 pieces of Chef's choice sashimi with a side of steamed rice

Maki
Spicy Tuna Roll
tuna, cucumber, spicy mayo
Salmon & Avocado Roll
salmon and avocado
Shrimp Tempura Roll
tempura shrimp, spicy mayo, avocado, tobiko, cucumber (5pc)
Crispy Toban Jan
inside: tempura shrimp + avocadoon top: spicy toban tuna, cilantro, lime (8pc)
Negihama Maki
yellowtail kingfish & scallion
Eel & Avocado Roll
eel and avocado topped with eel sauce
Spicy Scallop Handroll
scallop, spicy mayo, cucumber, tobiko, scallion
Crunch Roll
inside: eel + avocadoon top: spicy crab, tobiko, tempura flakes, eel sauce (8pc)
California Roll
snow crab, cucumber, avocado
Spicy Salmon Roll
salmon, cucumber, spicy mayo
Cucumber & Avocado Roll
cucumber and avocado
Tuna & Avocado Roll
tuna and avocado
Shrimply the Best
*inside: tempura shrimp + tomato-onion chutney*on top: seared salmon, charred scallion, eel sauce + sansho
Amigo Maki
inside: spicy crab, marinated eggplant, oshinkoon top: seared salmon, avocado, aburi ponzu (8pc)
Summer Vegetable
inside: avocado, oshinko, marinated eggplanton top: tomato, truffle oil, aged balsamic (8pc)
Hiramasa Ssam Jang
yellowtail kingfish, house ssam jang, iced onion, oshinko, shiso
Salmon Tosa
inside: salmon + avocadoon top: katsuobushi, shiso, iced onion, ikura (8pc)
Seared Hiramasa
inside: spicy tuna & asparaguson top: seared yellowtail kingfish, scallion, ponzu (8pcs)
Avocado Roll
avocado
Spicy Citrus
inside: spicy baked salmon, shrimp, cucumberon top: ao-nori + sliced lemon (8pc)
Salmon Maki
salmon
Salmon & Cucumber Roll
salmon and cucumber
Tekka Maki
tuna
Tuna & Cucumber Roll
tuna and cucumber
Eel & Cucumber Roll
eel and cucumber topped with eel sauce
Umeshiso Maki
pickled plum, shiso & cucumber
Kappa Maki
cucumber

Classic Nigiri/Sashimi
King Salmon 2pc
Two pieces of king salmon
Bafun Uni 2pc
Two pieces of Maine sea urchin
Hiramasa 2pc
Two pieces of yellowtail kingfish
Tuna 2pc
Two pieces of tuna
Salmon 2pc
Two pieces of salmon
Ikura 2pc
Two pieces of cured salmon roe
Madai 2pc
Two pieces of Japanese sea bream
Branzino 2pc
Two pieces of European sea bass
Kanpachi 2pc
Two pieces of amberjack
Kinmedai 2pc
2pc Japanese Goldeneye Snapper

Signature Nigiri/Sashimi
Salmon Belly Aburi 2pc
Two pieces of seared salmon belly topped with aburi ponzu and scallion
Maguro Tataki 2pc
Two pieces of seared tuna topped with truffle oil, black salt, and kizami wasabi
Signature Maguro Zuke 2pc
Two pieces of house-cured tuna topped with yuzu kosho and scallion
Sesame Salmon 2pc
Two pieces of salmon topped with sesame oil, ssam jang, lime, and scallion
Madai Fresco 2pc
Two pieces of Japanese sea bream topped with wasabi oil, lemon, and rock salt
Hiramasa Crudo 2pc
Two pieces of yellowtail kingfish topped with tomato, aged balsamic, and basil
12-Spice Salmon 2pc
Two pieces of king salmon topped with poblano miso and 12-spice pineapple
Seared Avocado 2pc
Two pieces of seared avocado topped with lemon, salt, and truffle oil
Gomadare Branzino 2pc
Two pieces of European sea bass topped with iced onion, house sesame sauce, and kaiware
Kobujime Branzino 2pc
Two pieces of kombu-cured European sea bass topped with katsuobushi, wasabi oil, and lemon
Umami Kanpachi 2pc
Two pieces of amberjack topped with umami cherry and shiso
Shiitake 2pc
Two pieces of braised shiitake mushroom topped with sansho pepper and sesame
Asparagus 2pc
Two pieces of asparagus topped with su-miso
Nasu 2pc
Two pieces of marinated eggplant topped with yuzu kosho & scallion

Weekly Specials
Weeknight Platter for Two
**Available Tuesday -Thursday Only** *tuna nigiri topped with garlic-soy brussels*salmon nigiri topped with chimichurri*yellowtail kingfish nigiri topped with mango miso + kaiwareMaki: *inside: salmon, cucumber, spicy sauce on top: salmon skin, ikura, bonito flakes, negi (8pc)*inside: sesame-togarashi oshinko, marinated eggplant on top: napa cabbage asa-zuke, kuro goma (8pc)
Weeknight Box for One
**Available Tuesday -Thursday Only** Nigiri: 2pc each *tuna nigiri topped with oshinko-tomato mostarda, negi*salmon nigiri topped with curry-papaya*yellowtail kingfish nigiri topped with miso-cherryMaki: *inside: tempura sweet potato, avocado on top: spicy miso, chives (8pc)

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Recent Reviews

Really really good sushi but the seating is 6 tiny seats in total downstairs and it is incredibly cramped. This place is ill-suited for dine-in. If i am ever back in this city i'd probably pickup sushi from this place and eat somewhere else. Also they do not let you drink alcohol inside the establishment which is a strange rule.
September 2025
Cafe Sushi Shoten is my go to every day sushi restaurant. While it’s takeout (or delivery) only now, it’s still rock solid with wonderful surprises in the weekday/weekend platters. I do miss the days when I could actually go and dine in at Cafe Sushi, but also they got me through the pandemic more than anyone else. Thanks for being awesome and stay awesome.
August 2025
grabbed a takeout box for $18 and it was really good! the maki was generously filled and the nigiri were fresh and delicious. all the nigiri are paired with a small dot of a unique garnish which elevated them - i do wish there was more of the garnish on each piece to better appreciate the flavour pairings. would eat again!
May 2025

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Cafe Sushi Shoten

1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-0434