Baru

595 Race St, Cincinnati
(513) 246-0150

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Chips for the Wagyu Tartar
Chicken Katsu Sandwich
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
King Crab Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Hamachi Jalapeno
Seared Scallops
Baru Fried Rice
Shishito Peppers
Salmon Sashimi

Menu

Featured items
Tuna Fire Crunch
Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Tempura Crunch, Topped with Spicy Mayo
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
Spicy tuna tartare, smoked soy, seared rice, serrano.
Truffle Crunch
Shrimp, Tempura, Cream Cheese, Truffle Mayo, Unagi Sauce
Red Tiger Roll
Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Ahi, Sriracha
Prime Composed Nigiri
Prime Strip, truffle shoyu, garlic, sriracha, chive.
Seared Salmon
Miso caramel, sticky rice, ginger greens.
Dynamite
Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Salmon, Tobiko
Quail Composed Egg
Quail egg, soy pearl, tobiko.
Gravlax Composed Nigiri
Yuzu rice, cured salmon, red yuzu kosho.
Shabu
Shrimp, avocado, spicy baked crab, asparagus.
Chirashi Don
Gravlax Roll
Cured salmon, wasabi cream cheese, cucumber.
Yellow Tail Yuzu
Yuzu rice, avocado, hamachi, scallion.
Yasai
Yuzu rice, pickled carrot, cucumber, avocado, asparagus.

Sushi Bar - House Maki Rolls (Contains Sesame Seeds)
Ebi Crunch
Shrimp, tempura crunch, cream cheese, sriracha.
Gravlax Roll
Cured salmon, wasabi cream cheese, cucumber.
Tuna Tuna Tuna
Escolar, ahi, spicy tuna, tempura crunch, sriracha, cilantro.
Fallen Angel
Spicy tuna, asparagus, torched escolar, tobiko.
Yellow Tail Yuzu
Yuzu rice, avocado, hamachi, scallion.
Yasai
Yuzu rice, pickled carrot, cucumber, avocado, asparagus.
Trifecta
Tuna, hamachi, escolar, tobiko, soy pearl, soy wrapped.
Shabu
Shrimp, avocado, spicy baked crab, asparagus.
Land and Sea
Wasabi cream cheese, lobster, asparagus, wagyu beef, truffle aioli.
Rodeo Drive
King crab, avocado, cucumber, caviar, truffle aioli.
Tuna Fire Crunch
Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Tempura Crunch, Topped with Spicy Mayo
Dynamite
Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Salmon, Tobiko
Truffle Crunch
Shrimp, Tempura, Cream Cheese, Truffle Mayo, Unagi Sauce
Shabu Gold
Lobster, Avocado, Asparagus, Spicy Baked Crab, Unagi Sauce, Gold Flake
White Tiger
Shrimp, Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Wasabi Mayo, Hamachi
Red Tiger Roll
Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Ahi, Sriracha

Sushi Bar - Composed Nigiri (2pc)
Gravlax Composed Nigiri
Yuzu rice, cured salmon, red yuzu kosho.
Prime Composed Nigiri
Prime Strip, truffle shoyu, garlic, sriracha, chive.
Avocado Composed Nigiri
Avocado, green yuzu, nori wrap.
Quail Composed Egg
Quail egg, soy pearl, tobiko.
Chirashi Don
Ahi Composed Nigiri
Tuna, black garlic shoyu fresh wasabi, chive.

Small Plates
Edamame
Unagi, togarashi.
Shishito Peppers
Sweet soy, sesame seed.
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
Spicy tuna tartare, smoked soy, seared rice, serrano.
Tokyo Wedge
Iceberg, sesame Ginger dressing, tomato, carrot, cucumber.
Crispy Brussels
Crispy fried, sweet chili vinaigrette.
Umami Corn Ribs
Crispy Fried Corn Ribs, Togarashi Salt, Kewpie Mayo

Plates
Seared Salmon
Miso caramel, sticky rice, ginger greens.

Lunch Plates
Sushi Burrito
Sushi Rice, Tuna Poke, Lettuce, Pickle Cucumbers and Carrots, Spicy Mayo, served with fries.
Chicken Katsu Sandwich
Brioche Bread, Crispy Chicken, Unagi Mustard, Soy Pickle, served with fries.
Japanese Curry Bowl
Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Mushrooms, Edamame
Big Green Salad
Spinach, Avocado, Cucumber, Furikake, Edamame, Wasabi Peas, Wasabi Ranch

Sides
Sticky Rice
Coconut Rice

Crudo & Sashimi
Hamachi Jalapeño
Classic yellow tail, ponzu, serrano, cilantro.

Classic Nigiri & Sashami
Ahi Classic Nigiri
Tuna on sushi rice, 2 pieces, Classic
Escolar Classic Nigiri
Escolar on Rice, 2 piece
Salmon Classic Nigiri
Salmon on rice, 2 pieces
Hamachi Classic Nigiri
Hamachi on Rice, 2 pieces
Ikura Nigiri
Salmon roe on Rice, 2 piece
Unagi Classic
Cooked eel on rice, 2 piece

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Recent Reviews

Service is always some hit or miss weird ish wether its the host or the bartender. Food is tasty. To go portions are smaller than dine in portions but the price remains the same. Which is ridiculous. This place thinks its more high class than it actually is.
September 2025
We’ve been wanting to try Baru for a while, and finally did…and so glad! Honestly, not sure why this place wasn’t packed on a Saturday night because everything was spot on, from drinks to food.

The crispy rice spicy tuna was a total surprise, amazing texture, beautiful presentation, and just delicious. Every bite was this perfect combo of crispy and savory.

The wagyu tataki was fantastic- tender, and flavorful, and the potatoes were...
August 2025
We made reservations (TOTALLY NOT NEEDED) took FOREVER to get our food although the place was very empty. Ordered a roll with salmon inside and out, arrived with SMOKED salmon inside - ugh. Not impressed
August 2025

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Baru

595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 246-0150