Situated in the midst of Ottawa's ByWard Market KINKI is undoubtedly one of the city's most exotic hotspots for Asian-fusion cuisine. With contemporary Asian art decor placed symmetrically along the walls, bamboo paneling and funky lounge-style beats resonating, Kinki attracts the modern sophisticates of Ottawa for both business and pleasure. The creativity and distinctive flair of Kinki's decor transcends not only to the ambience, but lends itself to the culinary excellence of the menu, masterfully created. Kinki successfully combines the authentic spirit of traditional Asian cuisine with a modern flair. The menu offers a wide range of appetizers and entrees, ranging from the tastiest Green Tea Encrusted Rack of Lamb to Tibetan Halibut and Crispy Delight Noodles, Sushi and Kinki Maki Rolls. From Wednesday to Saturday you can listen to some of Ottawa's finest dj's, and live musicians laying down their cool-contemporary beats, while Ottawa's hottest staff cater to your every need in our leisurely setting. The modern airy atmosphere also provides an outdoor terrace to add to the leisurely ambiance. Do check out our after work & late night happy hour menu, as well as our daily lunch combo specials- KINKI is the spot.

Location(s) of Business

41 York Street,Ottawa,Ontario,

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Introduction 

At Kinki we have brought together a collective Asian menu, varying in different regional dishes with our own creative influence. Both the hot kitchen and sushi bar present food that will surpass your dining expectations. Bear in mind that during peak times we coordinate orders from two kitchens with all dishes made to order. This takes time, but it is well worth the wait. We try to place your orders at staggered times, as well as all reservations in the effort to meet all your needs. If you have a strict timeframe, please inform your server before ordering so we can do our best to get you out in time. Also, be aware that a 15% gratuity will be added to tables of eight people or more. 

Your table may be scheduled to be enjoyed by guests later this evening, but we leave you plenty of time to relax and enjoy. However if you wish to stay longer, you may be asked to move to the bar to enjoy your cocktails. We’d love you to stay as long as you like and soak up the atmosphere. This will enable more guests to enjoy Kinki, helping us stay in business so you can come back and visit us again. 

Due to the nature of our cuisine we cannot guarantee against allergies, especially with nuts and shell fish. Always inform your server of any allergies before ordering. 

For those of you interested to know, we provide a low sodium soy sauce to enjoy your meal. 

Sit back, relax and enjoy the unique experience Kinki and its staff offers! 

Maki Rolls: 

Kappa: cucumber $7

Avocado: avocado $7

Tekka: tuna $8

Sake: salmon $8 

Negi hamachi: yellowtail with green onions $8 

California Dreaming: kanikama, avocado, cucumber, masago and sesame seeds

$10 ~ 6 pieces

El Diablo: smoked salmon, jalapeno filled with cream cheese, avocado, kanikama, and green onions

$13 ~ 6 pieces

Ring of fire: spicy mayo, green onions with the choice of tuna, salmon or yellowtail

$11 ~ 6 pieces

Mango Unagi: grilled fresh water eel, cucumber, topped with mango sauce

$12 ~ 6 pieces

Hidden Shrimp: tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado, green onion, tobiko, spicy mayo and sesame seeds

$12 ~ 5 pieces

Surf’s Up: tempura soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, green onions.

$12 ~ 5 pieces

Sandra’s Naughty Tiger: panko breaded shrimp, avocado, salmon, hamachi and spicy mayo

$13 ~ 5 pieces

Kinki: tuna, salmon, shrimp, tamago, masago, green onions, sesame seeds flashed fried and drizzled with a sweet sauce

$14 ~ 6 pieces

Yam Yam: tempura yam, avocado, green onions topped with fresh salmon

$11 ~ 6 pieces

Black Pearl: lightly braised scallop, masago, spicy mayo, avocado and tempura bits

$13 ~ 5 pieces

Rainbow: sliced tuna, salmon, red snapper, shrimp, avocado lay on top of a California roll

$13 ~ 6 pieces 

Maki Rolls: 

Tsunami: tempura red snapper, cucumber topped with karai tuna and spicy mayo

$12 ~ 6 pieces

Sky Hi: spicy tuna, tempura bits, cucumber, avocado and Kanikama with spicy mayo layered on top.

$12 ~ 6 pieces

Evil eye: assorted fish wrapped around carrots, spring onions, tobiko, sesame seeds and rice. Tempura and flash fried served with chef’s sauce.

$13 ~ 6 pieces

Crispy crunch: Spicy hamachi, avocado, cucumber rolled in tempura flakes and tobiko $12 ~ 6 pieces 

Sushi:

Nigiri -2 pieces per order / sashimi – 3 pieces per order

Kanikama- crab $6

Saba- mackerel $6

Ebi- shrimp $6

Ika- squid $6

Ikura- salmon roe $6

Hotategai- scallop $6

Tai- red snapper $6

Sake- salmon $6

Albacore- white tuna $6

Hotategai braised- braised scallop $7

Tako- octopus $7

Maguro- red tuna $7

Hamachi- yellowtail tuna $7

Unagi- grilled fresh water eel $9

Tobiko or Masago- flying fish roe or capelin roe $5 

Chef’s Specialties: 

Nigiri Maki Moriawase: chef’s choice of our best maki and nigiri.

$28 ~ 16 pieces

Chef’s Moriawase: chef’s creation of nigiri, sashimi and one specialty maki.

$44 ~ 24 pieces

Sushi pizza: sushi rice crust, topped with chef’s choice of tuna or salmon with crabstick and avocado toppings.

$12

Chirashi zushi: assorted sashimi served over a bowl of seasoned rice

$14

Maguro karai: tuna loin rolled in oak smoked paprika, tograshi, pan seared and sliced, served with a sake vinagrette.

$16

Maguro Delight: oriental crusted herb tea tuna, seared and sliced, served with sweet sake vinaigrette.

$16 

Veggie Maki Rolls 

Tattoo Roll: asparagus, baby bok choy, cucumber and sweet red pepper

$ 11 ~ 6 pieces

Yoga: tempura asparagus, avocado, cucumber with and ancho sauce

$10 ~ 6 pieces

Veggie Kinki: asparagus, white radish, bok choy, carrots, spinach, sesame, green onions and flash fried and drizzle with sweet sauce

$13 ~ 6 pieces 

Salads:

Mixed Asian greens: with a sweet miso dressing in a crispy bowl $7

Add tofu $9 

Wakame salad: sesame dressed seaweed served over a bed of greens $9

Add soft shell crab $14 

Soups:

Miso soup: enoki mushrooms, green onions, dried wakame, tofu and ramen noodles

$8 

Hot and Sour Duck Soup: crispy duck, bamboo shoots, vegetables and ramen noodles

$9 

Thai Me Up Soup: Thai coconut curry, vegetables and ramen noodles

$9 

Starters:

Edamame: lime, sea salt, black and white sesame seeds with Japanese chili oil

$8 

Agi Dashi Tofu: crispy tofu served in a zen dashi broth.

$8 

Seiza Gyoza: choice of vegetable or pork and shrimp dumpling with garlic-chili soya sauce $11 

Imperial Spring Rolls: 3 spring rolls served with sweet & tangy dipping sauce

$8

Duck spring rolls: 2 spring rolls served with an apricot sauce.

$8

Shrimp spring rolls: 3 spring rolls served with a tangy dipping sauce

$9 

Sumo tempura:

Mixed: vegetables, shrimp, scallop and white fish $15

Assorted vegetables & Sweet Pickles $130

Chicken $14

Shrimp $16 

Kara Age: battered flash-fried chicken morsels served with spicy mayonnaise

$13 

MAINS 

Diem Phoquin Gud: grilled beef tenderloin with prawns in an organic tamari sauce served with shitake risotto.

$31 

Tibet Halibut: served with pancetta in a red Miso sauce.

$29 

Chan’s Chicken: tempura chicken in a chili sauce with bok choy, bean sprouts and Thai chilies, topped with peanuts.

$26 

Kontiki Gnocchi: served with shrimp and shredded kanikama on top with a tomato cream sauce.

$24 

The Three Samurais: tenga tuna, maguro delight, and maguro karai. The best of three sashimi tuna put together in one meal.

$30 

Kinki’s Sweet Endings:

Cake of the day

$7

Sorbet: choice of flavors; ask your server

$7

Boca Negro: almond roche (decadent brownie)

$8

Molten Lava: chocolate cake with chocolate sauce interior (please note that this item is baked to order, please allow at least ten minutes to prepare)

$8

Tempura Ice Cream: flash-fried gelato served on bamboo leaf.

$8

Geisha Dessert Platter: chef’s choice assortment of desserts for two.

$16 

A little light reading…

Sushi roots go as far back as the 7th century, when pickling came to south-east Asia and Japan. The Japanese, by way of preservation, would pack raw fish in rice. As the fish fermented, the rice would start to produce lactic acid which, in turn, would pickle the fish. This process took time, anywhere from two months to a year. The resulting dish was called Nare Sushi (pronounced na-ray-zu-shi). 

Japan’s 17th century produced a chef named Matsumoto Yoshiichi of Edo (Tokyo) who took the technique to whole different level by adding vinegar to the rice, greatly reducing preparation time. But the fermentation process continued until the 19th century.

It was during the 1920’s that Hanaya Yohei of Edo gave birth to the popular sushi we know today. Yohei san placed raw fish on vinegar rice and thus was born Edomae Sushi (meaning “facing Tokyo”.

Sushi has come a long way and become an art. It is very labor-intensive and may require your patience as it takes a long time to prepare, but is well worth the wait. 

Hashi - Chopstick etiquette

~ When picking food from a communal dish, the reverse end of the chopsticks should be used

~Chopsticks should not be used as a pointer or as an emphasis tool for gesturing

~ Never tap chopsticks or use as drumsticks

~ Never pass food to others with chopsticks unless serving chopsticks have been supplied

~ Chopsticks should never be left standing in food…this is how rice is presented to the dead at funerals…instead, lay your chopsticks at the side of your plate 

Ita Daki Masu

Enjoy!!!

KINKI Asian
Fusion Restaurant

Party Menu

2.50 per piece

Nigiri
Maki Moriawase: chef’s choice of our best maki and
nigiri

Chef’s
Moriawase: chef’s choice  of our best nigiri, sashimi,

Confusion Edamame- Tossed with chili oil, lime cordial, sea salt and three types of sesame seed

Agi Dashi Tofu- Silken firm tofu crisped, garnished with scallion, bonito flakes, grated daikon served with a tentsuyu sauce

Kuan Yin Spring Rolls- Crisp vegetarian spring rolls with a ginger lime gastrique

Vegetable Tempura- Mixed vegetables, queen stuffed olives and kosher dill pickles

2.75 per piece

Kissu Duck Spring Rolls- Filled with duck confit, carrots, green onions, mushrooms with a char siu sauce

Ski Hi Spring Rolls- Filled with our ski hi mix, cilantro, lime zest with a ginger lime gastrique

Mixed Tempura- Ebi,hotategai, tai and vegetables

Shrimp Tempura- Ebi and vegetables

Chicken Tempura- and vegetables

Fuyu Hotategai- Scallops seared in a sake butter on a bed of wakame topped with unagi sauce, radish and scallions

Tori Da Duck Wings- Tossed in tandoori spice with a cucumber yoghurt

3.00 per piece

Sushi Pizza: sushi rice crust, topped with chefs choice of tuna or
salmon with crabstick and avocado toppings

Fuji Calamari- Grilled sake lime marinated calamari, poached pear, tomato, served in a parmesan bowl

Riko Shrimp & Lobster Lettuce Wraps- Boston lettuce, tomato, avocado, scallion, jalapeno, mixed cheese blend with a chili-lime dressing

Sōsēji- Sausage of the day topped with sapporro mustard, Asian slaw, scallions on a pretzel bun

Sushi Poutine- Sweet potatoes, cheese curds, crispy duck, covered in a red chili hollandaise sauce,

Please note

that taxes and gratuity fees are not included in the
above pricing.

Any items from our main menu that are not listed here can be offered in party portions

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