Octopus Japanese Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Octopus Japanese Restaurant, a gem in Glendale offering a wide array of Japanese dishes, particularly renowned for its exceptional sushi rolls. Located at 112 Artsakh Ave, this restaurant boasts a casual ambiance with various amenities like outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair accessibility. Customers rave about the fresh fish, with favorites like the SUMO and ALASKAN ROLLS standing out for their unique flavors. The CUCUMBER SALAD and MUSSELS are also highly recommended sides. Happy hour specials and a diverse menu of bento boxes make this spot perfect for lunch or dinner. The attentive staff, cozy atmosphere, and delectable dishes, like chicken karaage and baked mussels, ensure a memorable dining experience. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or looking for a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine, Octopus Japanese Restaurant is a must-visit destination.
Sushi
Albacore Sushi
Shiro Maguro
Bean Curd Sushi
Inari
Bluefin Tuna Sushi
Maguro
Egg Sushi
Tamago
Flying Fish Egg Sushi
Tobiko
Garlic Aburi Salmon Sushi
Lightly Seared, Fresh Salmon Garnished with Garlic Ponzu and Fried Garlic
Halibut
Halibut sushi typically includes thinly sliced halibut on top of sushi rice, often accompanied by a light dressing or garnish to enhance its delicate flavor.
Japanese Scallop Sushi
Hotate
Krab Sushi
Kani
Mackerel Sushi
Saba
Octopus Sushi
Tako
Salmon Egg Sushi
Ikura
Salmon Sushi
Sake
Seared Garlic Tuna Sushi
Seared tuna with a hint of garlic, delicately placed atop a small bed of sushi rice.
Shrimp Sushi
Ebi
Smelt Egg Sushi
Masago
Spicy Albacore Sushi
A slice of albacore tuna atop sushi rice, garnished with spicy seasoning and delicate green onion strands.
Squid Sushi
Ika
Surf Clam Sushi
Hokkigai
Sweet Shrimp Sushi
Ama-Ebi
Unagi Sushi
Unagi
Uni Sushi
Uni
Yellowtail Sushi
Hamachi
Albacore Sashimi
Shiro Maguro Sashimi
Bluefin Tuna Sashimi
Maguro sashimi
Garlic Salmon Tataki
Lightly Seared, Fresh Salmon Garnished with Garlic Ponzu, Fried Garlic and Micro Greens
Halibut Sashimi
Thinly sliced halibut, typically served with accompaniments such as wasabi, ginger, and a soy-based sauce.
Mackerel Sashimi
Saba Sashimi
Octopus Sashimi
Tako Sashimi
Salmon Sashimi
Sake Sashimi
Sashimi Platter
assortment of Chef selected fish, pieces each ( Total)
Seared Garlic Tuna Sashimi
Thinly sliced, lightly seared tuna with a hint of garlic, served with fresh greens and daikon radish strands.
Spicy Albacore Sashimi
Thinly sliced albacore topped with a spicy crust, accompanied by fresh greens and a delicate edible flower garnish.
Yellowtail Sashimi
Hamachi sashimi
Sashimi
Carpaccio
Albacore Carpaccio
Albacore sashimi, kizami wasabi, red onion, sea salt, tobiko, and ponzu.
Albacore Crunch
Albacore, Fried Onions, Tobiko, Ponzu
Albacore Delight
Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Wrapped in Albacore, Tobiko, Ponzu
Japanese Scallop Carpaccio
Japanese scallop sashimi, lychee mayo, sea salt, tobiko, and yuzu citrus.
Mackerel Carpaccio
Mackerel sashimi, freshly grated ginger, tobiko, and ponzu.
Monkfish Carpaccio
Monk fish liver sashimi, salmon egg, sea salt, sriracha, and ponzu.
Octopus Carpaccio
Octopus sashimi, kizami wasabi, sea salt, chive oil, tobiko, and yuzu citrus.
Salmon Carpaccio
Salmon sashimi, lychee mayo, red onion, sea salt, tobiko, and yuzu citrus.
Seared Garlic Tuna Carpaccio
Seared garlic tuna sashimi, red onion, tobiko, and yuzu citrus.
Spicy Albacore Carpaccio
Spicy albacore sashimi, tobiko, red onion, and yuzu citrus.
Trio Sashimi
pc Albcore Crunch, pc Truffle Salmon, pc Yellowtail Zukuri
Truffle Salmon
Salmon, Sea Salt, Micro Greens, Tobiko, Ponzu, Truffle Oil
Tuna Carpaccio
Tuna sashimi, kizami wasabi, red onion, tobiko, and yuzu citrus.
Yellowtail Carpaccio
Yellowtail sashimi, truffle oil, jalapeno, sesame seeds, tobiko, and yuzu citrus.
Yellowtail Zukuri
Yellowtail, Fresh Jalapeno, Togarashi, Ponzu, Yuzu
Agedashi Tofu
Lightly fried organic tofu with house tempura sauce.
Broiled Mussel
Mussels broiled and garnished with masago and green onions.
Crispy Squid Legs
Lightly fried calamari legs served with sriracha aioli.
Edamame
Steamed soybeans with sea salt.
Furikake Fries
Fried potato with sea salt and furikake.
Garlic Chili Edamame
Soybeans sauteed in garlic sauce with chili.
Gyoza
Lightly fried Japanese chicken dumplings.
Jalapeno Poppers
Spicy tuna, cream cheese with sriracha aioli and eel sauce.
Octopus Sunomono
Sliced octopus with thinly sliced marinated cucumbers.
Pork Cutlet
Seasoned pork loin fried with panko bread crumbs.
Salmon Kama
Broiled salmon collar served with ponzu.
Seaweed Salad
Marinated seaweed with sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.
Shishito Peppers
Sauteed Japanese shishito peppers with garlic sauce, topped with shaved bonito.
Shrimp Tempura (pc)
Four pieces of shrimp, lightly battered and deep-fried, typically accompanied by a side of tempura sauce.
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura
Fried shrimp and vegetable served with tempura sauce.
Soft Shell Crab
Deep fried soft shell crab.
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Spicy tuna served on crispy rice, avocado, and ranch sauce.
Takoyaki
Grilled octopus battered and fried, served with dynamite mayonnaise, smokey takoyaki sauce, and bonito flakes.
Tatsuta Chicken
Deep fried chicken, marinated in sesame, ginger, and soy sauce.
Triple Lotus Spicy Tuna
Spicy tuna served on crispy rice, crispy lotus root and house sauce.
Yellowtail Kama
Broiled yellowtail collar served with ponzu.
Izakaya
Salad
Cucumber Salad
Thinly Sliced Cucumbers Marinated in Rice Vinegar Dressing.
House Salad
Fresh iceberg lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes served with house dressing.
Octopus Salad
Octopus with Baby Mixed Greens. Served with House Ponzu & Sweet Mustard Dressing.
Salmon Skin Salad
Crispy Salmon Skin with Baby Mixed Greens. Served with House Ponzu & Sweet Mustard Dressing.
Sashimi Salad
Assorted Sashimi with Baby Mixed Greens.Served with House Ponzu & Sweet Mustard Dressing.
Spicy Tuna Salad
Spicy tuna with baby mixed greens served with house ponzu and sweet mustard dressing.
Tofu Salad
Fried Organic Tofu with Fresh Iceberg Lettuce. Served with House Dressing.
Tonkotsu Ramen
Savory Tonkotsu Pork Broth Ramen
Chef's Sushi Plate
Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Albacore, Shrimp, Unagi(Fresh Water Eel), Smelt Egg, Tamago(Egg) & Spicy Tuna Roll.
Chirashi
Assortment of Chef Selected SashimiServed with Seasoned Sushi Rice.
Nabeyaki Udon
Japanese Udon Soup with Shrimp Tempura, Chicken & Egg.
Udon With Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura
Traditional Japanese Udon Soup Served with Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura on the side.
Octopus Special Plate
Sashimi (Tuna, Salmon, Albacore),Sushi (Salmon, Yellowtail, Unagi, Shrimp),Spicy Tuna Hand Roll & Roe Bowl(Red Tobiko, Black Tobiko, Smelt Egg & Uni on Sushi Rice).
Chicken Yakisoba
Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles with Cabbage, Onion and Grilled Chicken
Steak Yakisoba
Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles with Cabbage, Onion and Ribeye
Shrimp Yakisoba
Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles with Cabbage, Onion and Tiger Shrimp
Entree
Bento
Bento
Your choice of Items served with edamame, miso soup, salad, gyoza dumplings, and rice. No substitutions.
Albacore Roll
Albacore tuna and cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Asparagus Roll
Sushi rice and fresh asparagus wrapped in seaweed, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Avocado Roll
Slices of creamy avocado wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
California Roll
Krabmeat, Cucumber, Avocado
Cucumber Roll
Sliced cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, presented in a simple, traditional roll.
Eel Roll
Sushi rice and eel wrapped in seaweed, topped with sesame seeds.
Salmon Roll
Sliced sushi roll filled with fresh salmon and creamy avocado, wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed.
Salmon Skin Roll
Crispy salmon skin with sushi rice and nori, garnished with delicate bonito flakes and a touch of green onion.
Scallop Roll
Sushi rice and tender scallops wrapped in seaweed, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Spicy Albacore Roll
Sushi rice and spicy albacore tuna wrapped in seaweed, topped with crunchy tempura flakes.
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy Tuna, Cucumber
Tuna Roll
Sushi rice and fresh tuna wrapped in seaweed, presented in a traditional roll.
Vegetable Roll
Sushi roll filled with crisp cucumber, ripe avocado, and fresh carrots, wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed.
Yellowtail Roll
Sushi rice and yellowtail wrapped in seaweed, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Classic Rolls
Premium Rolls
Alaskan
Krabmeat, Avocado, and Baked Salmon.
Albacore Lover
Spicy tuna, Cucumber, Albacore, and Fried Onion.
Angrytail
Spicy tuna, cucumber yellowtail, and jalapeno.
Artsakh Roll
Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Seared Garlic Tuna, Fried Onions
Big Bang
Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Spicy Krabmeat, Sushi Ebi, Avocado, Crunch Flakes.
Black Dragon
Krabmeat, cucumber, avocado, and fresh water eel.
Caterpillar
Krabmeat, water eel, and cucumber avocado.
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, salmon, and fresh water eel.
Crunch Roll
Krabmeat, shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, and crunch flakes.
Dynamite Roll
Krabmeat, Avocado, Cucumber, Baked Scallop, and Red onion.
Green Monster
Green Bean Tempura, Yam Tempura, Gobo, Avocado, Seaweed Salad
Heart Attack
Spicy tuna, avocado, jalapeno crunch flakes.
HOT Roll
Spicy tuna, cream cheese, avocado jalapeno, and fried jalapeno.
House Roll
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado spicy krabmeat, and sushi ebi.
Kara Roll
Avocado, cream cheese, krabmeat baked with salmon, and spicy tuna.
Kevin Special
Asparagus, shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, tuna, shrimp, avocado.
Lakers Roll
Jalapeno popper, albacore, and fried onions.
LAVA Roll
Spicy Tuna, Krabmeat, Jalepeno, Cream Cheese, Soy Paper, Deep Fried, Fried Onions, Shrimp Tempura Chopped, Baked Scallops, Habanero
Lion King
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado salmon, and shredded spicy krabmeat.
Mexican
Spicy krabmeat, avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, and crunch flakes.
Mt. Roll
Krabmeat, avocado, cucumber salmon, spicy tuna, and green onion.
Oh Yeah Baby
Spicy tuna and shrimp tempura fresh water eel, avocado, and fried onion.
Philly Roll
Salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber.
Rainbow Roll
Krabmeat, cucumber, avocado tuna, salmon, shrimp, tilapia, and albacore.
Red Dragon
Spicy tuna, cucumber tuna, and avocado.
Roller Coaster
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura spicy albacore, and fried onion.
Rose Roll
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, cucumber, and avocado.
Salmon Crunch
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado salmon, crunch flakes, and fried onion.
Sashimi Roll
Krabmeat, tuna, salmon, albacore, asparagus, avocado, kaiware soy paper, and tobiko.
Scream Roll
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado spicy krabmeat, spicy tuna, jalapeno, and cream cheese.
Sensual Pleasure
Spicy scallop, cucumber spicy tuna, and fried onion.
Snow Roll
Avocado, cream cheese, krabmeat baked tilapia, and red onion.
SONflower
Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Shrimp Tempura, Salmon, Lemon Slices
Spider Roll
Krabmeat, cucumber, avocado, soft shell crab, kaiware, gobo, and smelt egg.
Steak Roll
Krabmeat, avocado, cucumber topped with sauteed steak, onion, and mushroom.
Sumo Roll
Krabmeat, tuna, salmon, yellowtail cucumber, and avocado.
Tempura Cali
Krabmeat, cucumber, avocado, and fried seaweed.
Tempura Roll
Krabmeat, shrimp tempura, cucumber, and avocado.
Tiger Roll
Krabmeat, avocado, cucumber fresh water eel, and salmon.
Ultimate Salmon
Krabmeat, asparagus, avocado salmon.
Vegas Roll
Krabmeat, avocado, cucumber, spicy tuna, and fresh water eel tempura.
Washington
Spicy tuna, asparagus salmon, and sushi ebi.
Yammy Skinny
Krabmeat, tuna, avocado, kaiware, and gobo cucumber wrap.
Extra Sauce & Condiments
A selection of Japanese sauces and condiments to complement your dish, typically includes options like soy sauce, teriyaki, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. Please specify your preference.
Kizami Wasabi
Chopped and pickled real wasabi root, offering a traditional and authentic Japanese condiment.
Miso Soup
Rice
Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
Side Avocado
Freshly sliced avocado side, perfect for adding a creamy touch to your meal.
Side Fresh Jalapenos
Fresh jalapenos, served as a simple, unadulterated side to complement your meal.
Sushi Rice
Perfectly steamed sushi-grade rice, subtly seasoned for an authentic taste.
Side Tofu
Tofu prepared in a style that complements a variety of dishes, typically served as a simple, yet satisfying accompaniment.