Baru

595 Race St, Cincinnati
(513) 246-0154

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Chips for the Wagyu Tartar
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
Chicken Katsu Sandwich
King Crab Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Hamachi Jalapeño
Seared Scallops
Hamachi Jalapeno
Yellowtail Roll
Shishito Peppers

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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

This place was an amazing find! And on a Monday - no less! We just happened to hop inside to have a drink and found out it was Maki Monday! Yeah us!! 1/2 price Maki rolls, along with Happy Hour - what more could you want? The most amazing sushi of course! I always shy away from places that advertise 1/2 price sushi - thinking the fish might be old, but this place delivers. We have been twice and they were on point both times. I ordered a N/A drink with orange and it...
February 2026
I went to Baru this past Friday to meet up with friends for a birthday dinner. The atmosphere was nice, the food choices were a variety and I chose the chicken fried rice (LOL) I played it safe. It was good, however, there was a mix up on when our food was delivered and I think I got the chicken fried rice that someone requested without garlic, which made my dish kind of bland. My friend who sat next to me said hers was nice and flavorful. Other than that, it was a nice time and...
February 2026
Came to Baru to celebrate my partner’s birthday, and I’m so glad we did.

I highly suggest coming during Happy Hour. Their HH menu offers amazing food options at a great price, with generous portions. We ordered the karaage chicken, edamame, and the truffle crunch roll -each plate was phenomenal.

The karaage chicken is a must order! It was fried to the perfect crunch, coated in a salty lime dry seasoning, and the chicken itself was incredibly...
January 2026

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Baru

595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 246-0154