Sushi By The Bay Menu
Introducing Sushi By The Bay, a hidden gem in Monterey offering fresh and delicious sushi. With a diverse menu featuring vegan and vegetarian options, this restaurant provides a unique dining experience. Customers rave about the friendly staff, generous portions, and traditional Japanese ambiance. Despite some minor areas for improvement, such as restroom renovations and menu tweaks, the standout quality of the sushi speaks for itself. From the exceptional service to the variety of rolls, Sushi By The Bay is a must-visit for sushi enthusiasts in the area. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy top-notch sushi and explore new culinary delights at this charming establishment by the bay.
Appetizers
Edamame
steamed soybeans
Shisamo
grilled baby fish
Agedashi Tofu
deep fried tofu
Takoyaki ( Pcs)
Savory Japanese snack featuring five wheat flour batter balls filled with diced octopus, typically garnished with takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes.
Ikageso
deep fried squid legs
Karage Chicken
Japanese seasoned fried chicken
Calamari Tempura
Squid coated in a light tempura batter and fried, typically served with a side of tempura dipping sauce.
Baked Green Mussels
crabmeat, orange mayo, eel sauce, green onions, tobiko
Gyoza
Japanese potstickers
Deep Fried Oysters
Oysters, coated in breadcrumbs, deep-fried until golden, typically served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Mixed Tempura
combination of vegetables and shrimp tempura
Heart Attack
deep fried jalapeños with cream cheese & spicy tuna
Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab
deep fried soft shell crab on top of a bed of greens
Hamachi Kama
broiled yellowtail collar
Sunomono
cucumber salad
House Salad
Fresh mix of greens, with an assortment of vegetables and homemade dressing.
Wakame
seaweed salad
Tako Sunomo
octopus w/cucumber salad
Hawaiian Poki
house salad with tuna, onions, and special spicy dressing
Kappa Maki
cucumber roll (seaweed outside, rice inside)
California Roll
crabmeat, cucumber, avocado
Sake Maki
salmon roll (seaweed outside, rice inside)
Hamachi Maki
yellowtail roll (seaweed outside, rice inside)
Tekka Maki
tuna roll (seaweed outside, rice inside)
Spicy California Roll
spicy crabmeat, cucumber, avocado
Spicy Tuna Roll
spicy tuna, cucumber
Philadelphia Roll
salmon, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber
Alaska Roll
inside: California roll | top: salmon with mustard soy sauce & green onions
Hot Night Roll
inside: spicy california | top: spicy tuna, crunch flakes, unagi sauce
Hawaiian Roll
inside: california roll | top: tuna, mustard soy sauce, green onions
Cherry Blossom Roll
inside: california roll | top: salmon, tuna
Kamikaze Roll
inside: spicy tuna, cucumber | top: salmon, sriracha, spicy mayo
Pink Philadelphia Roll
inside: philadelphia roll | top: tuna
Rainbow Roll
inside: california roll | top: assorted fish
Black Jack Roll
inside: spicy tuna, cucumber | top: unagi, sriracha sauce
Oshio Roll
crabmeat, tuna, salmon, avocado wrapped in cucumber with sauces. this roll does not contain rice or seaweed
Crazy Horse Roll
inside: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, crabmeat, cucumber | top: tobiko
Mom & Dad's Roll
inside: eel, avocado, cucumber | top: assorted fish, macadamia nuts, unagi sauce
Fresh Rolls
Cooked & Tempura Rolls
Salmon Skin Roll
salmon skin, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce
Eel & Avocado Roll
eel, avocado, unagi sauce
Deep Fried California Roll
Deep-fried California roll, typically includes crab stick, avocado, and cucumber, finished with eel sauce and spicy mayo.
Shrimp Tempura Roll
shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce
Crunch Roll
shrimp tempura, crabmeat, cucumber, avocado, with crunch flakes and unagi sauce
Vegetable Tempura Roll
inside: tempura yam, carrot, sqaush | top: avocado, unagi sauce
Caterpillar Roll
inside: eel, cucumber | top: avocado, unagi sauce
Double Double Roll
inside: shrimp tempura roll, crabmeat | top: cooked shrimp, unagi sauce
Mango Mango Roll
inside: unagi, mango, avocado, cucumber | top: macadamia nuts, unagi sauce
Dragon Roll
inside: california roll | top: unagi, avocado, unagi sauce
Monterey Roll
inside: salmon, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber | top: salmon, sauces, green onions this roll is deep fried
Crunch Dragon Roll
inside: shrimp tempura roll | top: spicy tuna, crunch flakes, unagi sauce
Las Vegas Roll
inside: tuna, salmon, albacore, avocado | top: tobiko with sauces, green onions this roll is deep fried
In & Out Roll
inside: spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber | top: seared tuna, mustard soy sauce
Honey Roll
inside: shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese | top: ono, unagi sauce
Sexy Ban Roll
inside: shrimp tempura roll | top: salmon, scallop, mustard soy sauce, green onions
Spider Roll
soft shell crab, crabmeat, cucumber, avocado, wrapped in soy paper, with unagi sauce
Jordin's Roll
inside: shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese | top: tuna, salmon, tobiko
Popcorn Lobster Roll
inside: california roll | top: tempura baby lobster with sauces, green onions
Monster Roll
inside: beef, shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber | top: macadamia nuts, three sauces, green onions
Lion King Roll
inside: crabmeat, avocado, cucumber | top: salmon
Victoria Secret Roll
inside: shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber | top: salmon
Tornado Roll
inside: crabmeat, avocado, cucumber | top: spicy tuna, calamari steak
Bay Island Roll
inside: crabmeat, avocado, cucumber | top: baby scallops
Hungry Roll
inside: shrimp tempura, eel, crabmeat | top: salmon
Baked Rolls
Sushi & Sashimi
Nigiri Combo
pieces of assorted nigiri sushi, chef's choice
Chirashi
assorted sashimi with wakame over a bed of rice
Deluxe Sushi I
shrimp tempura roll and pieces of nigiri (chef's choice)
Deluxe Sushi II
caterpillar roll & pieces of nigiri (chef's choice)
Sushi By The Bay Special I
Rainbow Roll, piece nigiri (chef's choice), piece sashimi (chef's choice)
Sushi By The Bay Special II
Rainbow Roll, Dragon Roll, piece nigiri (chef's choice), piece sashimi (chef's choice)
Sashimi Combo I
pieces (chef's choice)
Sashimi Combo II
pieces (chef's choice)
Salmon Sashimi ( Pc)
Four pieces of thinly sliced raw salmon, typically accompanied by wasabi, ginger, and soy sauce.
Hamachi Sashimi ( Pc)
Four slices of hamachi, a type of yellowtail, typically served raw to highlight its natural flavors.
Maguro Sashimi ( Pc)
Sliced raw maguro (tuna), served as four pieces.
Aji
Wild Japanese horse mackerel atop a small mound of vinegared rice, typically garnished with a touch of wasabi.
Ebi
Cooked shrimp placed atop a small mound of vinegared sushi rice, typically served in pairs.
Hamachi
Thinly sliced yellowtail placed atop a small mound of sushi rice, often accompanied by a dab of wasabi.
Hokigai
Surf clam, thinly sliced and placed atop sushi rice, traditionally served as nigiri.
Hotate
Sushi-grade scallop, typically paired with a touch of wasabi, atop vinegared sushi rice.
Ika
Squid nigiri features thinly sliced ika atop a compact bed of sushi rice, typically served raw.
Ikura
Salmon roe, gently laid over a mound of sushi rice, often complemented by a delicate wrap of nori.
Inari
Sweet tofu skin enveloping seasoned sushi rice, typically served in pairs.
Kani (Real)
Real crab meat delicately placed atop a small mound of sushi rice, forming a traditional nigiri piece.
Maguro
Thinly sliced bluefin tuna, typically marinated in dashi soy sauce, served on a small bed of pressed sushi rice.
Masago
Masago nigiri features capelin roe atop vinegared sushi rice, gently wrapped in nori.
Ono
Sliced ono atop a small mound of sushi rice, typically includes a touch of wasabi.
Saba
Saba nigiri features thinly sliced mackerel atop a small mound of vinegared sushi rice, typically seasoned with a hint of wasabi.
Sake
Sliced salmon atop a small mound of pressed sushi rice, typically served in two pieces.
Shiro Maguro
Shiro maguro nigiri features thinly sliced white tuna atop a small mound of sushi rice, typically accompanied by a hint of wasabi.
Tai
Sliced red snapper atop a small mound of vinegared sushi rice, typically served as a single piece.
Tamago
Tamago nigiri features a sweet Japanese-style egg omelette atop pressed sushi rice, often secured with a strip of nori.
Tako
Sliced octopus atop a small mound of vinegared sushi rice, typically served with a hint of wasabi.
Tobiko
Tobiko nigiri consists of flying fish roe served on a small bed of pressed sushi rice, often wrapped in nori.
Unagi
Barbecued freshwater eel served on pressed sushi rice, typically garnished with eel sauce and sesame seeds.
Nigiri (Sushi)
Teriyaki
Saba Shioyaki
grilled mackerel (no sauce) served with rice and salad
Chicken Teriyaki
chicken teriyaki served with rice and salad
Salmon Teriyaki
salmon teriyaki served with rice and salad
Beef Teriyaki
beef teriyaki served with rice and salad
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
chicken teriyaki mixed with assorted veggies over a bed of rice
Beef Teriyaki Bowl
beef teriyaki mixed with assorted veggies over a bed of rice
Unagi Donburi
Broiled freshwater eel served over a bed of sushi rice, typically includes a special unagi sauce.
Donburi
Curry
Chicken Curry
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich Japanese curry sauce, typically served over steamed rice.
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp curry combines shrimp with a blend of spices and herbs, typically simmered in a rich, creamy sauce that may include tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
Beef Curry
Tender beef simmered in a rich Japanese curry sauce, typically served over steamed rice.
Shoyu Ramen
soy sauce broth
Miso Ramen
soybean paste broth
Tonkotsu Ramen
pork broth
Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen
soy sauce pork broth
Vegetable Udon
Fresh Udon Noodles with Seasonal Vegetables in Savory Broth
Shrimp Tempura Udon
Thick wheat noodles in a savory broth, typically includes shrimp tempura, green onions, and narutomaki, garnished with tempura flakes.
Chicken Udon
Savory udon noodles paired with succulent chicken, creating a delightful dish for noodle lovers.
Beef Udon
Savory Udon Noodles Topped with Tender Beef in a Rich Broth
Chicken Yakisoba
Stir-fried noodles with tender chicken and an assortment of delicious flavors.
Beef Yakisoba
Savory Beef Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables
Ramen/Udon/Yakisoba
Combination Box Meals
Two Item - Lunch
NO SUBSTITUTIONS, NO DUPLICATES Served with rice, salad, and two different items of your choice.
Three Item - Lunch
NO SUBSTITUTIONS, NO DUPLICATES Served with rice, salad, and three different items of your choice.
Two Item - Dinner
NO SUBSTITUTIONS, NO DUPLICATES Served with rice, salad, and two different items of your choice.
Three Item - Dinner
NO SUBSTITUTIONS, NO DUPLICATES Served with rice, salad, and three different items of your choice.
White Rice
Light and fluffy white rice.
Brown Rice
Wholesome brown rice to complement your meal.
Miso Soup (Small)
A small serving of soybean paste soup with seaweed, tofu, and green onions.
Miso Soup (Large)
Miso soup with tofu, seaweed, and green onions, served in a larger portion suitable for sharing.
Sauces (Small Container)
Selection of sauces in small containers: Unagi (eel), Sriracha, Spicy Mayo, Wasabi Mayo, Orange Mayo.
Kizame Wasabi
Finely chopped authentic wasabi, often marinated for enhanced flavor.