Kokoro Sushi Menu (Update 2025)

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Kokoro Sushi is an inviting Japanese restaurant located in Salinas, CA, offering a diverse menu that caters to all palates. The culinary journey begins with delectable appetizers such as Spicy Garlic Edamame and Pan Fried Gyoza, setting the tone for an unforgettable dining experience. Their salads, including Crispy Salmon Skin Salad and refreshing Seaweed Salad, provide a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

For a heartier option, the tempura selection boasts delightful choices like Shrimp Tempura and Vegetable Tempura, both showcasing the crispy perfection that defines Japanese cuisine. Notably, Kokoro Sushi is committed to inclusivity, featuring pescatarian, vegan, and vegetarian options. The cozy ambiance, complete with outdoor seating and good facilities for families and groups, makes it an ideal spot for lunch or dinner. With a well-curated wine and beer list, Kokoro Sushi truly embodies the essence of wholesome and vibrant Japanese dining.

Appetizers Salads Tempura Dinner Combination Kitchen Entrees Donburi Fried Rice Noodle Sushi Entree Sashimi Entree Dinner Party Set A Nigiri Sushi Special Rolls Classic Rolls Vegetarian Rolls Deep Fried Rolls Hand Rolls

Appetizers

Edamame

Soybeans.
$8.50

Spicy Garlic Edamame

Soybeans.
$9.50

Agedashi Tofu

Fried silken tofu.
$9.50

Gyoza

Dumpling with a minced filling.
$9.50

Pan Fried Gyoza

Dumpling with a minced filling.
$10.50

Egg Rolls

Crispy dough filled with minced vegetables.
$10.50

Calamari Ring

deep fried Squid ring.
$13.05

Soft Shell Crab

Crab that has recently molted and still has a soft shell.
$14.75

Baked Mussels

Mollusk.
$12.90

Jalapeno Bomb

Stuffed with cheese and fried.
$11.90

Hamachi Kama

Yellowtail collar.
$15.50

Salmon Kama

Salmon collar.
$14.50

Miso Soup(AP)
$3.90

White Rice(AP)
$3.90

Chicken karaage (ap)

Japanese style chicken deep fried
$12.00

Takoyaki (ap)

Japanese style baked Tako ball
$11.00

Seaweed Salad

Salad with a seasoned microalgae base.
$9.50

Sunomono

A chilled cucumber salad with a vinegar dressing.
$9.50

Crispy Salmon Skin Salad

Cooked crispy salmon skin with mixed vegetables.
$12.90

Sashimi Salad

Salad with sliced raw fish meat.
$20.50

House Salad

Basic vegetable salad (Home made dressing)
$5.90

Hawaiian Poki Salad

Salad with raw fish.
$20.50

Grilled Chicken Salad
$17.75

Sunomono with Crab

A chilled cucumber salad with a vinegar dressing with crab meat.
$11.50

Sunomono with Ebi.

A chilled cucumber salad with a vinegar dressing with Ebi.
$10.75

Sunomono with Tako

A chilled cucumber salad with a vinegar dressing with Tako.
$10.75

Salads

Tempura

Vegetable Tempura(AP)

5Pcs vegetable tempura.
$11.90

Shrimp Tempura(AP)

3Pcs shrimp tempura.
$12.90

Combination Tempura(AP)

7PCS Tempura (5pc vege,1pc shrimp,1pc gyoza)
$13.90

Fish and chips

Deep fried fish with shrimp chips
$10.50

Chicken Teriyaki with Tempura

Tempura (4 pieces vegetable,1 piece shrimp,1 piece gyoza) Served with Soup,Salad,and Rice.
$26.50

Chicken Teriyaki with Sashimi Combo

Chicken Teriyaki With Sashimi 6 pieces.Served with soup,salad,and rice.
$26.50

Chicken Teriyaki with CA Roll Combo

Served with Soup,Salad,and rice.
$26.50

Salmon Teriyaki with Tempura Combo

Salmon Teriyaki With Tempura(4pc vege,1pc shrimp,1pc gyoza)Served with soup,salad,and rice.
$29.50

Salmon Teriyaki with Sashimi Combo

With 6 piece Sashimi.Served with soup,salad,and rice.
$29.50

Salmon Teriyaki with CA Roll Combo

Served with Rice,Salad,Soup.
$29.50

Beef Teriyaki with Tempura

beef Teriyaki With tempura (4pc vege,1pc shrimp,1pc gyoza)Served with soup,salad,and rice.
$29.50

Beef Teriyaki with Sashimi

6 pieces Sashimi.Served with Rice,Miso Soup,Salad.
$29.50

Beef Teriyaki with CA Roll

CA Roll.Served with soup,salad,and rice.
$29.50

Spicy chicken with tempura(D)

House made Korean spicy sauce with chicken and tempura.
$29.00

Dinner Combination

Kitchen Entrees

Chicken Teriyaki (D)

boneless chicken with teriyaki sauce
$22.90

Beef Teriyaki (D)

Tender cut of rib eye beef teriyaki sauce.
$24.90

Salmon Teriyaki (D)
$24.90

Salmon Miso Yaki (D)

Fillet of salmon steak with teriyaki sauce.
$24.90

Chicken Katsu (D)
$20.05

BBQ Rib (D)

marinated rib with house special sauce.
$29.90

Pork Katsu (D)
$20.05

Beef Teriyaki Donburi

beef teriyaki over rice (served with soup, salad)
$23.50

Chicken Teriyaki Donburi

chicken teriyaki over rice (served with soup, salad)
$21.50

Salmon Teriyaki Donburi

salmon teriyaki over rice (served with soup, salad)
$23.50

Oyaku Donburi
$22.50

Katsu Donburi
$22.50

Donburi

Fried Rice

Vegetable Fried Rice

served with miso soup.
$16.90

Chicken Fried Rice

served with miso soup.
$17.90

Shrimp Fried Rice

served with miso soup.
$18.90

Mixed Fried Rice

served with miso soup.
$19.90

Chicken Yaki Soba

Fried noodle dish with chicken.served with salad.
$20.90

Vegetable Yaki Soba

Fried noodle dish with vegetable.served with miso soup.
$19.90

Tempura Udon

House made Japanese noodle soup with tempura udon.served with salad.
$20.90

Chicken Udon

House made chicken udon. Served with salad.
$20.90

Vege Udon

served with salad.
$16.90

Beef Yaki Soba

beef Japanese chow mein served miso soup.
$22.90

Nabeyaki Udon
$22.90

Spicy seafood udon(Jjam pong)

House made Korean spicy soup. 20Seafood, Vege with udon noodles soup.
$24.00

Noodle

Sushi Entree

Nigiri Combination A (8 Pc)

chef's choice our fresh fish.served with Soup&Salad
$31.05

Maki Combination (D)

kappa maki, Ca roll, Spicy tuna Roll.Served with Soup & Salad
$22.50

Tataki

Seared tuna with avocado and house dressing, jalapeno.7 pcs.
$32.05

Kokoro Deluxe (D)

chef's choice 6 pcs nigiri, 4 pcs sashimi, CA roll.served with Soup & Salad
$39.50

Chirashi

Chef's choice fresh fish over sushi riceserved with Soup & Salad
$35.90

Spicy Sashimi Bowl (Hwe-Dup-Bab)

Assorted vegetables & fresh fish over steamed rice with house sauce.served with Soup & Salad
$33.05

Unajyu

9 pcs bbq eel over rice with eel sauceserved with Soup & Salad
$32.05

Nigiri Combination B (12 pcs)

Chef's choice our fresh fish.served with Soup & Salad
$40.50

Combination Sashimi (12 Pc)

chef's choice fresh 12 pcs fish.
$39.50

Deluxe 24 pcs Sashimi

Chef's Choice.served with Soup & Salad & Rice.
$70.90

Tuna Sashimi 7 pcs

Piece of mild and tender fish.served with Soup & Salad
$21.90

Salmon Sashimi 7 pcs

Salmon Sashimi 7 pcsserved with Soup & Salad.
$21.90

Hamachi Sashimi 7 pcs

Piece of yellowtail.served with Soup & Salad.
$21.90

Albacore Sashimi 7 pcs

Piece of tuna.served with Soup & Salad.
$21.90

Tuna Sashimi 12 pcs

Piece of mild and tender fish.served with Soup & Salad
$38.50

Salmon Sashimi 12 pcs

Piece of ray-finned fish.served with Soup & Salad
$38.50

Hamachi Sashimi 12 pcs

Piece of yellowtail.served with Soup & Salad
$38.50

Sashimi Entree

Dinner Party Set A

Dinner Party Set A

EdamameEgg Roll (3 pcs)Chicken TeriyakiChicken KatsuSashimi Combination (12pcs)Combination Tempura (10pcs)California RollGyozaSalmon KamaCalifornia RollDragon Roll
$168.00

Albacore (White Tuna)

Sushi laid top of rice with tuna. 2pcs.
$9.50

Ebi (Cook Shrimp)

Sushi laid top of rice with shrimp. 2pcs.
$8.90

Hamachi (Yellow Tail)

Sushi laid top of rice with yellowtail. 2pcs.
$10.50

Hokkigai (Surf Clam)

Sushi laid top of rice with clam. 2pcs.
$8.90

Ika (Squid)

Sushi laid top of rice with squid. 2pcs.
$8.90

Ikura (Salmon Roe)

Sushi laid top of rice with salmon roe. 2pcs.
$10.50

Inari (Tofu)

Sushi laid top of rice with fried tofu skin and rice. 2pcs.
$7.90

Hotate (Scallop)

Sushi laid top of rice with scallops. 2pcs.
$9.90

Kani (Crab)

Sushi laid top of rice with imitation crab. 2pcs.
$7.90

Snapper

Mild, sweet fish. 2pcs.
$8.75

Maguro (Tuna)

Sushi laid top of rice with bluefin tuna. 2pcs.
$10.50

Masago (Smelt Fish Roe)

Sushi laid top of rice with smelt roe. 2pcs.
$8.90

Saba (Mackerel)

Sushi laid top of rice with mackerel. 2pcs.
$8.90

Sake (Salmon)

2pcs.
$10.50

Izumidai (Tilapia)

Sushi laid top of rice with tilapia fish. 2pcs.
$7.75

Tako (Octopus)

Sushi laid top of rice with octopus. 2pcs.
$8.90

Tamago (Japanese Omelette)

Sushi laid top of rice with egg.
$7.90

Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)

Sushi laid top of rice with flying fish roe. 2pcs.
$9.90

Unagi (Fresh Water Eel)

Sushi laid top of rice with eel. 2pcs.
$11.50

Nigiri Sushi

Special Rolls

Crunch Roll

In: Cucumber, Avocado, Shrimp TempuraOut: Crunch, Unagi Sause
$19.90

Spicy Tataki Roll

In: Cucmber, Spicy TunaOut: Seared Tuna, Albarcore, Crispy Onion, Unagi Sause, Chili oil
$22.55

Tokyo Roll

In: Avocado, Crab meatOut: Fresh Tuna
$19.90

Osaka Roll

In: Avocado, Crab meatOut: Fresh Salmon
$19.95

Crazy Horse Roll

In: Fresh Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Avocado, Seaweed salad
$21.50

Super California Roll

In: Avocado, Crab meatOut: Unagi, Tobiko, Unagi Sauce
$20.90

Hi Roll

In: Jalapeno, Crab Meat, Shrimp TempuraOut: Hamachi, Avocado, Unagi Sauce, White Sauce, Nut
$22.95

Swiss Roll

In: Unagi, Avocado, Cream cheeseOut: Fresh Salmon, Unagi Sauce
$19.90

Golden Gate Bridge Roll

In: Cucumber, Spicy TunaOut: Fresh Tuna
$20.95

Spicy Poki Roll

In: Cucumber, Spicy TunaOut: Spicy Sashimi, Green Onion, Tobiko
$24.90

Shrimp Killer Roll

In: Tempura Shrimp, Crab MeatOut: Cooked Shrimp, Avocado, Unagi Sauce
$21.50

Rainbow Roll

In: Avocado, Crab meatOut: 5 pc different Fresh Fish
$20.05

Cherry Blossom Roll

In: Avocado, Fresh SalmonOut: Fresh Tuna, Tobiko, Cherry
$21.50

Caterpillar Roll

In: Cucumber, Crab meat, UnagiOut: Avocado, Tobiko, Unagi Sauce
$20.90

Mexican Roll

In: Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Crab meatOut: Ebi
$20.90

Dragon Roll

In: Cucumber, Crab meat, Shrimp TeumpuraOut: Unagi, Avocado, Tobiko, Unagi Sauce
$23.50

Green Dragon Roll

In: Cucumber, Crab meat, Shrimp TempuraOut: Avocado, Nut, Unagi Sauce, White Sauce
$23.50

Red Dragon Roll

In: Cucumber, Crab meat, Shrimp TempuraOut: Spicy Tuna, Unagi Sauce, Spicy mayo Sauce
$23.50

49ers' Roll

In: Avocado, Crab meat, Shrimp TempuraOut: Fresh Tuna, Nut, Unagi Sauce, White Sauce
$22.90

Raiders Roll

In: Avocado, Crab meat, Shrimp TempuraOut: Fresh Salmon, Nut, Unagi Sauce, White Sauce
$23.50

Lion King Roll

In: Avocado, Crab meatOut: Fresh Salmon, Green Onion, Tobiko, Baked, Unagi Sauce
$22.50

S.F Giant Roll

In: Avocado, Crab Meat, Shrimp Tempura, Cream CheeseOut: Fresh Salmon, Unagi, Nut, Unagi Sauce, White Sauce
$23.50

Kokoro Special Roll

In: Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Crab, Nut, Cream CheeseOut: Soft Shell Crab, Green Onion, Tobiko, Unagi Sauce, Wasabi Sauce, Hot Sauce
$24.50

Rudy's Roll

In: Cucumber, Spicy Tuna, Shrimp TempuraOut: Unagi, Torched, Unagi Sauce, Spicy Mayo Sauce,Wasabi Sauce, Hot Sauce
$23.50

B.J Roll

In: Fresh Hamachi, AvocadoOut: Fresh Salmon, Unagi, Green Onion, Tobiko, Unagi Sauce, Hot Sauce
$23.50

Popcorn Lobster Roll

In: Avocado, Crab MeatOut: Deep Fried Langostino, Unagi Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Green Onion, Tobiko
$28.50

Monster Lobster Roll

In: Avocado, Crab MeatOut: Baked Langostino, Unagi Sauce, Green Onion, Tobiko, Spicy Mayo
$27.50

Oh My God Roll

In: Cucumber, Spicy Tuna, JalapenoOut: Fresh Tuna, Seaweed Salad, Hot Sauce
$22.50

Ichiban Roll

In: Fresh Salmon, Avocado, Shrimp Tempura, Cream CheeseOut: Spicy Crab, Crunch, Unagi Sauce, Spicy Mayo Sauce
$25.95

Old Town Roll

In: Avocado, Unagi, Shrimp TempuraOut: Fresh Albacore, Tobiko, Unagi Sauce
$23.50

Spicy Rainbow Roll

In: Spicy Tuna, CucumberOut: 5 Variety Fish
$19.95

Titanic Fire

In: Avocado, Shrimp TempuraOut: Fresh Hamachi, Spicy Tuna, Jalapeno,Unagi Sauce, White Sauce, Hot Sauce
$23.50

Texas Holdem Roll

In: Rib-eye steak, Deep Fried Asparagus, Cream CheeseOut: Unagi Sauce
$18.50

Fire Dragon

In: Avocado, Crab meatOut: Spicy Tuna, Fresh Salmon, Unagi Sauce,Spicy Mayo, Hot Sauce, Chili Oil, Shichimi
$26.90

Sean's roll

In: Avocado, Spicy TunaOut: Eel, Unagi Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Hot SauceChili Oil, Shichimi
$24.90

Salmon killer Roll

In: Avocado, cream cheese, salmon, crab meatOut: Ebi
$21.50

Big Sur roll

in: spicy crab, shrimp tempuraout: fresh salmon, fresh tuna, unagi sauce, spicy
$22.50

Messi Roll

in: avocado, shrimp tempuraout: spicy crab, crunch onion, unagi sauce
$21.50

Carmel Roll

in: spicy tuna, shrimpout: fresh salmon, fresh unagi, unagi sauce
$21.50

Spider Roll

soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, crab, tobiko, unagi sauce.
$18.90

Jakson 5 Roll

in: deep fried, asparagus, spicy tunaout: fresh Hamachi, fresh tuna, deep fried.
$21.90

Atlanta Roll

in: cucumber, stick crab, avocadoout: fresh salmon, lemon
$20.90

Tekka Maki Roll

Tuna.
$11.90

Negihama

Hamachi, green onion.
$11.95

Unaq Roll

Unagi, cucumber, unagi sauce.
$12.95

California Roll

Crab, avocado.
$9.95

Spicy Tuna Roll

Green onion, tuna, tobiko, sesame oil, cucumber.
$12.05

Spicy Hamachi Roll

Spicy Hamachi, cucumber.
$12.05

Salmon Skin Roll

Salmon skin, cucumber, tobiko, unagi sauce.
$12.05

Philly Roll

Salmon, cream cheese, avocado.
$13.50

Salmon roll

Salmon
$12.05

Futo Maki

Japanese pickles, inari, seaweed salad, kanpyo, egg.
$14.90

Shrimp Tempura Roll

shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, crab, tobiko, unagi sauce.
$14.90

Spicy Salmon Roll

Spicy salmon
$12.05

Chicken Teriyaki Roll

Chicken teriyaki, avocado.
$12.95

Classic Rolls

Vegetarian Rolls

Kappa Maki Roll

Cucumber, sesame seeds.
$9.90

Avoq Roll

Avocado, cucumber.
$10.50

Avocado Roll

Sushi roll prepared with avocado.
$10.50

Asparagus Roll

Deep fried asparagus.
$10.50

Veggie Roll

Sushi prepared without meat.
$13.95

Crispy California Roll

Crab, avocado, unagi sauce.
$14.90

Salinas Roll

in:Cream cheese, avocado, salmon, yamagoboout: fresh salmon, green onion, tobiko, unagi sauce, spicy mayo, hot sauce
$21.90

Dominic Roll

in: spicy tuna, avocado, unagi, cream cheeseout: fresh salmon, green onion, tobiko, unagi sauce, spicy mayo, hot sauce
$21.90

Sweet Sarah Roll

in: spicy tuna, avocado, unagi, cream cheeseout: unagi sauce, spicy mayo
$19.90

Las Vegas Roll

in: spicy crab, spicy tuna, jalapeno, cream cheeseout: tortilla, deep fried, unagi sauce, spicy mayo, hot sauce
$21.50

Mexi Cali roll

in: spicy crab, cream cheese, jalapeno, avocado, fresh salsaout: deep fried, unagi sauce, hot sauce
$18.90

Deep Fried Rolls

Hand Rolls

Unagi Hand Roll

Avocado, unagi
$11.95

Spicy Tuna Hand Roll

cucumber, spicy tuna
$10.95

Spicy Hamachi Hand Roll

cucumber, spicy hamachi
$11.95

Spicy Scallop Hand Roll

avocado, spicy scallop
$12.95

Salmon Skin Hand Roll

cucumber, spicy salmon
$10.95

Spicy Salmon Hand Roll
$10.05

California Hand Roll
$9.95