Ryu Izakaya Menu
Welcome to Ryu Izakaya, a vibrant Japanese eatery nestled in Arlington, VA. This hip and casual spot offers a delightful array of authentic dishes, enhancing your dining experience with a cozy ambiance. Ryu Izakaya shines with its stellar sushi selections, tender yakitori, and enticing bento boxes, each crafted with fresh ingredients.
Highlights of the menu include the Seared Salmon Salad, adorned with fish roe and a creamy sesame dressing, and the bento boxes, featuring various savory proteins paired with California rolls and miso soup. Patrons rave about the sushi's freshness and flavor profile, making it a memorable choice for both casual dining and special occasions.
Whether you're enjoying a happy hour with friends or grabbing takeout for a cozy night in, Ryu Izakaya is the perfect destination for a delightful culinary adventure.
New Combo Ramen Set (Ramen Spring Roll and Drink.)
Combo Bulgogi Udon Soup
Sliced Marinated Rib-eye Steak | Soy broth | Baby spinach | Scallion | Sesame seed | Ginger
Combo Curry Ramen
Homemade Japanese Flavorful Curry Broth | Red Onion l Pickled Cabbage | Lime | Cilantro | Egg Noodle | Chili Thread
Combo Spicy Miso Ramen
Pork Chashu | Beansprout | Bamboo Shoot | Scallion | Seaweed | Corn
Combo Tonkotsu Ramen
Classic Creamy Pork Base Soup | Pork Chashu | Bean sprout | Onion | Bamboo shoot | Ginger | Scallion | Soft Boil Egg .
Roll Combo Set 2 (1 App2RollsSaladDrink)
Pick 1Appetizer + 2 Maki Rolls + Seaweed Salad + 1 Drink)
Roll Combo Set1 (1 Appetizer 3 Maki Rolls Drink).
Pick 1 appetizer+ 3 Maki Rolls + 1 Drink
Signature Roll Combo Set 3 (1Signature Roll 1 Maki Roll 1 App 1 Drink)
Pick 1 Ryu Signature Roll + 1 Classic Maki Roll + 1 Appetizer and 1 Drink
New Super Valued Sushi Box Set.
New Combo Set (Served with 3Pcs Veggie Spring Roll and Thai Ice Tea)
Combo Pad See Ew
Wide rice noodles, egg and broccoli with homemade soy bean sauce.
Combo Drunken Udon.
Stir-fried with chili garlic basil jalapeo, bell pepper, and onion.
Combo Pad thai
Stir fried rice noodles, egg , bean curd, bean sprouts, scallions, homemade tamarind mixture and ground peanut.
Combo Basil Fried Rice
Stir fried rice ,onion, bell peppers, chili, garlic and Thai basil
Combo Ryu Fried Rice
Stir fried rice ,onion, bell peppers, chili, garlic and Thai basil
Combo Yaki Ramen
Stir fried noodle with , egg, onion, bean sprout, carrot, broccoli, bell pepper.
Beef Teriyaki Donburi Set
Grilled Beef on rice with teriyaki sauce.
Bulgogi Donburi Set
Stir Fried beef over the rice..
Chicken Teriyaki Donburi Set
Grill Chicken on rice with teriyaki sauce.
Chicken Yakitori Donburi Set
Grilled Chicken Skewer with house made yakitori sauce.
Japanese Curry with Chicken Set
Fried Chicken with house made curry sauce.
Japanese Curry with Fried Soft Shell Crab Set
Fried Whole Soft Shell Crab with house made curry sauce.
Japanese Curry with Shrimp Tempura Set
Shrimp tempura with house made curry sauce.
Salmon Teriyaki Donburi Set
Grilled Salmon on rice with teriyaki sauce.
Unagi Donburi Set
Eel over rice with eel sauce .
New Ryu Valued Donburi Set
Appetizer/ Tapas
Shrimp Tempura Bao Bun (2Pcs)
Jalapenos l Bell Peper l Mix Green Salad l Spicy Mayo l Eel Sauce .
Edamame
Young soy bean , salt.
Soft Shell Crab Bao Bun
Jalapenos l Bell Peper l Mix Green Salad l Spicy Mayo l Eel Sauce .
Takoyaki (4 Pcs)
Japanese fried octopus ball, mayo sauce, sweet sauce.
Bao Bun
Pork belly, pickled jalapeo, scallion, hoisin sauce.
Spider Bomb
Fried soft shell crab, crab kani, eel sauce, spicy mayo.
Beef Gyoza
Fried beef pot sticker, spicy sesame garlic ponzu sauce.
Chicken Karaage
Spicy mayo.
Fried Octopus Leg
Spicy mayo.
Fried Brussels Sprout
Bacon.
Shrimp and Veggies Tempura
Light soy sauce.
Shishito Peppers Appetizer
with Ponzu Sauce
Grill Whole Squid
Teriyaki Sauce and Jalapenos Sauce .
Shrimp Tempura Appetizer (4Pcs)
with Light Soy Sauce
Ube Tempura ( Purple Sweet Potato Fries.)
Purple sweet potato tempura served with spicy mayo sauce.
Vegetarian Spring Rolls (3Pcs.)
Mixed Vegetables. Served with Sweet Chili Sauce.
Tako Wasabi
Nori.
Tuna Tacos (3Pcs)
Wonton Chip with Housemade Yuzu Sauce
Salmon Tacos (3Pcs)
Wonton Chip with House Spicy Creamy Sauce
Spicy Tuna Avocado Tartare
Spicy house made sauce.
Sashimi Appetizer
6 Pcs of Chef 's Daily Selection
Raw Appetizer
Salad
New Seared Salmon Salad
Seared Salmon l Mix Green Salad l Fish Roe l Sesame Creamy Dressing .
Avocado Salad
Miso dressing.
Mix Green Salad
Tomato | Cucumber | Carrot | Red Radish | Wasabi Mayo Dressing
Seaweed Salad
Fresh seaweed with sesame seeds, garnished with pickled radish slices.
Pork Belly Skewer
Grilled Pork Belly Skewer with Homemade Yakitori Sauce .
Yakitori Assortment
Chicken Thigh | Chicken Wing| Gizzard | Beef | Zucchini | Bacon with Enoki Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | Sausage
Chicken Thigh
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Chicken Gizzard
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Chicken Wing
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Chicken Heart
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Bacon with Enoki
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Shishito
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Eel Skewer
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Grilled Oyster Mushroom
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Sausage Yakitori
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Beef Skewer
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Zucchini Skewer
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Scallop Skewer
Homemade yakitori sauce.
Yakitori
Soup / Ramen
Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
Classic Creamy Pork Base Soup | Pork Chashu | Bean sprout | Onion | Bamboo shoot | Ginger | Scallion | Soft Boil Egg l Black Garlic oil.
Bulgogi Udon Soup
Sliced Marinated Rib-eye Steak | Soy Broth | Baby Spinach | Scallion | Sesame seed | Ginger
New Curry Ramen
Homemade Japanese Flavorful Curry Broth | Red Onion l Pickled Cabbage | Lime | Cilantro | Egg Noodle | Chili Thread
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Classic Creamy Pork Base Soup | Pork Chashu | Bean sprout | Onion | Bamboo shoot | Ginger | Scallion | Soft Boil Egg l Chilli Oil l Chilli Thread.
Spicy Miso Ramen
Pork Chashu | Beansprout | Bamboo Shoot | Scallion | Seaweed | Corn l Chilli Threads.
Classic Tonkotsu Ramen
Classic Creamy Pork Base Soup | Pork Chashu | Bean sprout | Onion | Bamboo shoot | Ginger | Scallion | Soft Boil Egg
Pork Fried Rice
Rice | Egg | Carrot | Pea | Egg | Tomato | Homemade Sauce | Garlic
New Soft Shell Crab Drunken Udon
Stir fried with Udon ,chili garlic, basil jalapeo, bell pepper, onion and whole soft shell crab.
Pad See Ew
Choice of Meat with Wide Rice Noodle | Egg | Chinese Broccoli | Soybean Sauce
Pad Thai
Choice of Meat with Thin Rice Noodle | Egg | Bean Sprout | Bean Curd | Scallion | Peanut | Tamarind Mixture
Ryu Fried Rice
Rice | Egg | Carrot | Pea | Egg | Tomato | Homemade Sauce | Garlic
Soft Shell Crab Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with home made sauce ,Pea l Carrot and whole soft shell crab.
Yaki Ramen
Choice of Mean with Ramen Noodle | Egg | Onion | Bean Sprout | Carrot | Broccoli | Bell Pepper
Basil Fried Rice
Rice | Onion | Bell Pepper | Chili Garlic | Basil | Jalapeno
Drunken Udon
Stir fried with chili garlic, basil jalapeo, bell pepper, onion.
Chicken Drunken Udon
Chicken l Udon Noodle | Chili Garlic | Basil | Jalapeno | Bell Pepper | Onion | Tomato
Stir Fried Dish
Donburi
Japanese Curry Donburi
Choice of Protein with house made curry sauce and miso soup
Unagi Donburi
Eel on rice with tamago and miso soup
Yakitori Donburi
3 Chicken thigh Skewers on rice with soft boiled egg.
Bulgogi Donburi
Stir fried beef on rice and miso soup.
Chicken Teriyaki Donburi
Grilled chicken beast on rice with teriyaki sauce.
Salmon Teriyaki Donburi
Grilled salmon on rice with teriyaki sauce.
Beef Teriyaki Donburi
Grilled ribeye on rice with teriyaki sauce.
Teriyaki Donburi
Raw Donburi
Sake Oyako Donburi
Salmon sashimi on rice.
Sanshoku Toro Donburi
Slice of yellowtail belly, salmon belly, fatty tuna on rice.
Chirashi
Chefs Selection of Sashimi over Sushi Rice
Jo Sushi
10 pcs of nigiri i Toro roll.
Jo Sashimi
18 premium sashimi of chef's daily selection.
Sushi and Sashimi Assortment
8 Pcs of Sushi and 10 Pcs of Sashimi.
Sushi and Sashimi Assortment
Sushi or Sashimi
Amaebi
Sweet Shrimp . Choice of Nigiri or Sashimi .
Smelt Roe ( Masago)
Tuna / Maguro
Tuna, also known as maguro, available as nigiri or sashimi.
Salmon / Sake
Salmon in nigiri or sashimi style, fresh and elegantly sliced, paired with delicate sushi rice for nigiri option.
Yellowtail / Hamachi
Yellowtail / Hamachi, choice of nigiri or sashimi.
Yellowtail Belly
Yellowtail belly, choice between nigiri or sashimi.
Smoked Salmon
Smoked salmon served as nigiri or sashimi, highlighting its rich, smoky essence.
Salmon Toro
Salmon toro, choice of nigiri or sashimi.
Hokkigai / Surf Clam
Surf clam served as nigiri or sashimi.
Flying Fish Roe / Tobiko
Flying fish roe, tobiko selection. Available as nigiri or sashimi.
Mackerel / Saba
Mackerel, served as nigiri or sashimi.
Scallop
Scallop sushi available in nigiri or sashimi form.
White Tuna Escolar
White tuna escolar, available as nigiri or sashimi.
Salmon Roe / Ikura
Salmon roe delicately atop a bed of rice or thinly sliced, choice of nigiri or sashimi style.
Tamago / Egg Omelet
Tamago, a Japanese egg omelet, available as nigiri or thinly sliced sashimi.
Octopus / Tako
Octopus offered as nigiri or sashimi.
Squid / Ika
Squid, available as nigiri or sashimi.
Eel / Unagi
Fresh eel served as nigiri or sashimi options.
Inari / Sweet Fried Tofu
Sweet fried tofu, available as nigiri or sashimi.
Sweet Shrimp / Botan Ebi
Sweet shrimp, known as botan ebi, in nigiri or sashimi form.
Sea Urchin/Uni
Sea urchin sushi, available as nigiri or sashimi.
Fatty tuna/ O Toro
O toro sushi options in nigiri or sashimi form, featuring rich, fatty tuna.
Shirmp/Ebi
Ebi sushi options: nigiri style or sashimi cuts.
Special Crab California Roll
Crab Meat l Avocado l Cucumber .
Avocado Cucumber Roll
Avocado l Cucumber
California Roll
Crab stick, avocado, cucumber.
California Crabmeat Roll
Crab meat, avocado, cucumber.
Tuna Avo Roll
Salmon Avo Roll
Tender salmon and creamy avocado wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and seaweed, served with pickled ginger and wasabi.
Shrimp Avo Roll
Yellowtail Avocado Roll
Eel Avocado Cucumber Roll
Bagel
Cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, smoked salmon.
Philly Roll
Cream cheese, cucumber, salmon.
Crunchy Spicy Roll
Choice of Fish, crunchy tempura flakes, House-Made Spicy Sauce .
Spicy Roll
Choice of Fish with House Made Spicy Sauce I Cucumber I scallion.
Salmon Roll
Fresh salmon rolled with rice and seaweed, a classic sushi delight.
Tuna Roll
Fresh tuna wrapped in seaweed and rice, sliced into bite-sized pieces.
Yellowtail Scallion Roll
Yellowtail fish and green onion wrapped in sushi rice and nori.
Avocado Roll
Fresh avocado slices rolled in seaweed and sushi rice, a vegetarian delight.
Cucumber Roll
Crisp cucumber wrapped in seaweed and rice, a refreshing vegetarian sushi option.
Shitake Mushroom Roll
Spicy Crunchy Sweet Potato Roll
Sweet Potato Tempura l Spicy Mayo.
Green Bean Tempura Roll
Green Roll
Avocado, cucumber, asparagus, topped with seaweed salad and sriracha sauce.
Shrimp Tempura Roll (6Pcs)
Shrimp tempura I avocado I cucumber
Salmon Skin Roll
Salmon Skin |Cucumber |Eel sauce
Veggie Roll
Avocado| Cucumber | Seaweed Salad| Asparagus| Shitake | Carrot| Sriracha Sauce
Negi Toro Roll
Toro and Scallion.
Maki
Ryu Signature Roll
New Super Crab Lava Roll
Deep Fried Whole Soft Shell Crab l Avocado l Jalapenos Topped with Seared Spicy Crab Stick l Crabmeat l Fish Roe l Spicy Mayo l Wasabi Mayo.
Alaskan Roll
Crunchy Spicy Salmon Cream Cheese | Topped with Salmon | Avocado | Crispy Potato | Spicy Mayo | Eel Sauce
Black Dragon
Crabstick | Cucumber | Masago | Topped with Eel Avocado and Black Tobiko
Cozy Roll
Deep Fried Roll | Tuna | Salmon | White Fish | Crabstick | Avocado | Cream Cheese | Topped with Spicy Mayo | Eel Sauce | Red Tobiko | Scallion
Cracker Roll
Shrimp Tempura | Avocado | Topped with Spicy Tuna | Crispy Potato | Spicy mayo
Green Dragon
Shrimp Tempura | Cucumber | Crab stick | Topped with Sliced Avocado | Jalapeno | Green Tobiko | Eel Sauce
Hawaii Roll
Crunchy Spicy Yellowtail | Topped with Honey Pineapple | Wasabi Mayo | Crispy Potato
Hokkaido Roll
Deep Fried Roll | Salmon | Avocado | Cream Cheese | Spicy Mayo | Red Tobiko
LA Roll
Deep Fried Roll | Eel | Crab Stick |Avocado | Cream Cheese | Jalapeno | Spicy Mayo
Mexican Roll
Crunchy Spicy Tuna | Topped with Spicy Tuna | Scallion |Tempura Flake | Spicy Mayo
Mt.Fuji Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll Topped with Salmon | Spicy Crab stick | Tempura Crunch | Tobiko | Spicy Mayo | Eel Sauce
O Ryu Roll
Spicy Fatty Tuna | Topped with Fatty Tuna | Avocado | Ikura | Scallion
Rainbow Roll
Crunchy Spicy Tuna | Topped with Tuna | Salmon | White Tuna | White Fish | Avocado | Scallion
Spicy Tuna Tempura Roll
Deep Fried Roll | Spicy Tuna | Cucumber | Jalapeno | Spicy Mayo | Masago | Scallion
Spider Roll
Deep Fried Soft-Shell Crab | Avocado | Cucumber | Spicy Mayo |Eel Sauce | Tobiko
Sunset Roll
Salmon | Avocado | Cucumber | Crab stick | Topped with Salmon and Pineapple
Coke
Classic, refreshing carbonated beverage.
House Made Lemonade
Japanese Soda Blue Hawaii (Ramune)
Japanese Soda Grape (Ramune)
Japanese Soda Lychee (Ramune)
Japanese Soda Melon (Ramune)
Japanese Soda Strawberry (Ramune)
Jasmine Thai Green Tea
Thai inspired jasmine green tea and Condensed milk.
Sprite
Crisp, Refreshing Lemon-Lime Carbonated Drink
Diet Coke
Ginger Ale
Refreshing, crisp ginger-flavored carbonated soft drink.
Thai Ice Tea
Thai-inspired iced tea, an aromatic infusion of black tea, condensed milk, and exotic spices.
Drink
Side Order
Chashu Pork (2Pcs)
Ponzu Sauce
White Rice
Light and fluffy white rice.
Sushi Rice
Perfectly steamed sushi-grade rice, subtly seasoned for an authentic taste.
Miso Soup
Traditional Japanese broth with tofu, seaweed, and green onions. Comfort in a bowl.
Soft Boiled Egg
Spicy Bomb
Teriyaki Sauce
Eel Sauce
Spicy Mayo
Ramen Noodle
Udon Noodle
Green Tea Cheese Cake
Green Tea Cheese Cake with Whip Cream
Mango Cheese cake
Mango cheese cake with whip cream
Yuzu Cheese Cake
Yuzu Cheese Cake with whip Cream
Desserts
Sushi and Sashimi Platter
Vegetarian Platter
14 Vegetarian Rolls : 2 Crunchy Avocado Cucumber, 2 Avocado Roll, 2Cucumber Roll, 2Crunchy Sweet Potato Roll, 2 Crunchy Tofu Roll, 2 Ochiko Roll and 2 Shitake Roll with 8 Inari.
Ryu Sashimi Platter
54 Pieces of Chef 's Selection
Ryu Signature Roll Platter
8 of Ryu Signature Roll : Red Dragon Roll, Mt. Fuji , Soft Shell Crab Roll, Green Dragon Roll, Shrimp Tempura , Black Dragon Roll, Mexican and Cozy Roll.
Classic Maki Roll Platter
15 of Classic Maki Rolls : 2 Tuna Roll, 2 Salmon Roll, 2 Cucumber Roll, 2 Spicy Tuna Roll, 2 California Roll, 2 Tuna Avocado Roll, 2 Salmon Avocado Roll and 1 Eel Avocado Roll.
Beef Teriyaki Bento Box
Served with California Roll | Crab Stick | Shrimp | Tamago Nigiri | Beef Gyoza | Mixed Green Salad with Wasabi Mayo Dressing | Miso Soup
Chicken Teriyaki Bento
Served with California Roll | Crab Stick | Shrimp | Tamago Nigiri | Beef Gyoza | Mixed Green Salad with Wasabi Mayo Dressing | Miso Soup
Salmon Bento Box
Served with California Roll | Crab Stick | Shrimp | Tamago Nigiri | Beef Gyoza | Mixed Green Salad with Wasabi Mayo Dressing | Miso Soup
Sashimi Bento Box
Served with California Roll | Crab Stick | Shrimp | Tamago Nigiri | Beef Gyoza | Mixed Green Salad with Wasabi Mayo Dressing | Miso Soup
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Bento Box
Served with California Roll | Crab Stick | Shrimp | Tamago Nigiri | Beef Gyoza | Mixed Green Salad with Wasabi Mayo Dressing | Miso Soup
Soft Shell Carb Bento Box
Served with California Roll | Crab Stick | Shrimp | Tamago Nigiri | Beef Gyoza | Mixed Green Salad with Wasabi Mayo Dressing | Miso Soup
Vegetable Tempura Bento
Served with Cucumber and Avocado Roll | Asparagus | Shitake | Inari Sushi | Mixed Green Salad with Wasabi Mayo | Miso Soup
