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Tansen Izakaya Edmonton Menu
Tansen Izakaya Edmonton menu gallery
Choose your favorite dish
platter
Platter B
CA$73.00
Mango roll Cali roll Spicy Salmon Oshi Sushi Smoke Duck Oshi Sushi Shrimp sushi ( 4pcs)
Platter A
CA$93.00
Salmon sushi ( 4pcs) Red tuna sushi ( 4pcs) Aburi salmon roll Tiger roll Shrimp sushi (4pcs) Tuna sushi ( 4pcs)
Roll
Rainbow Roll
CA$16.50
Sushi rice, raw tuna, and tobiko topped with raw salmon, avocado, and cooked shrimp.
Cucumber & Avo Roll
CA$9.60
Sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, and sesame seed.
Avocado Roll
CA$9.60
Sushi rice, avocado, and sesame seed.
Deep Fried Cali Roll
CA$13.50
Deep-fried sushi rice, imitation crab meat, and avocado in a light tempura batter, then topped with unagi sauce.
Aburi Salmon Roll
CA$16.50
Crunch spicy salmon roll top with seared salmon, bonito flake, and unagi sauce.
Mango Roll
CA$17.50
Shrimp tempura, mango, avocado, tobiko, unagi sauce, and mango sauce.
Philadelphia Mango Roll
CA$17.50
deep-fried sushi rice, shrimp tempura, mango, cream cheese, avocado, mango sauce on the top
Tiger Roll
CA$17.50
Sushi rice, raw salmon, avocado, and tobiko, topped with barbeque unagi, spicy tempura crumb, and unagi sauce.
Spicy Tuna Roll
CA$13.50
spicy tuna mix sesame seed
Lobster Roll
CA$19.00
Sushi rice, tempura lobster, tobiko, lettuce, cucumber, avocado and mayo topped with tobiko, and served with ponzu sauce on the side.
Grilled
Saba Grilled
CA$14.30
Grilled salt marinated Saba, serve with ponzu sauce.
Chicken Udon
CA$13.00
Chicken thigh cutlets, grilled in teriyaki sauce with udon until tender, and topped with sesame seeds.
Scallop On A Shell
CA$16.50
Hamachi Kama
CA$15.59
Grilled hamachi collar and serve with ponzu sauce.
Sautéed Long Been Grilled
CA$7.70
Long green beans sautéed in hot oil and a savory garlic sauce.
Miso Black Cod Grilled
CA$16.00
Grilled black cod marinated in miso and sake, served with mayo, and a lemon wedge.
Ikayaki Grilled
CA$18.00
Grilled Ikayaki topped with homemade BBQ sauce.
Grilled Shrimp
CA$12.00
Grilled tiger prawns topped with seafood sauce, and a lemon wedge on the side.
Sashimi
Unagi Sashimi (3 Pieces)
CA$13.80
Three pieces of cooked unagi, and topped with unagi sauce.
Tako Sashimi (3 Pieces)
CA$13.80
Three pieces of thinly sliced, cooked tako.
Chef's Choice Sashimi 10 Pieces
CA$33.60
10 pieces of sashimi selected by chef.
Salmon Sashimi (3 Pieces)
CA$10.20
Three pieces of fresh sliced, raw salmon.
Hamachi Sashimi (3 Pieces)
CA$13.80
Three pieces freshly sliced raw hamachi.
Chef's Choice Deluxe Sashimi
CA$50.40
16 pieces of sashimi selected by chef.
Saba Sashimi (3 Pieces)
CA$11.40
Three pieces of thinly sliced, raw saba marinated with salt and rice vinegar, topped with ginger and green onion.
Tuna Sashimi (3 Pieces)
CA$10.20
Three pieces of raw tuna.
Tobiko Sashimi (3 Pieces)
CA$12.00
3 pieces. Fly fish egg, served on the bed of cucumber.
Shrimp Sashimi (3 Pieces)
CA$10.20
Three pieces of vinegared cooked black tiger shrimp.
Spot Shrimp Sashimi (3 Pieces)
CA$21.00
Three pieces of Botan shrimp, with deep fried the head of The Shrimp.
Scallop Sashimi (3 Pcs)
CA$12.00
Three pieces freshly sliced, raw scallop, topped with mayo and unagi sauce.
Place Settings
Number Of Plastic Cutlery
CA$0.00
How many people will be eating from this order?
Deep Fry
Takoyaki
CA$8.05
Breaded octopus balls deep-fried and served with mayo, takoyaki sauce, and bonito flakes on top.
Shake Shake Fries
CA$10.35
Sever in a bag with French fries with special seasoning.
Shrimp Tempura
CA$14.35
Lightly battered shrimp prawns deep fried to a crispy and fluffy texture and served with tempura sauce on the side.
Butter Corn
CA$9.70
deep-fried corn ribs
Chicken Karaage
CA$12.65
Chicken thigh battered with egg and spices, deep fried, and drizzled with spicy mayo.
Agedashi Tofu
CA$10.35
Agedashi tofu cut into cubes, lightly dusted with potato starch, and deep fried until golden brown; served with tempura sauce and topped with spicy radish, and Green Onions.
Spring Roll
CA$9.70
Deep-fried vegetable spring rolls, served with sweet ginger sauce.
Truffle Fries
CA$13.20
Appetizers
Steamed Rice
CA$3.30
Steamed sushi-grade rice.
Edamame
CA$6.00
Soybeans with sea salt.
Seaweed Salad
CA$5.15
Pork Gyoza
CA$8.80
Grilled gyoza, served with gyoza sauce.
Miso Soup
CA$3.30
Traditional Japanese soup consisting of dashi (a soup stock made of dried seaweed and dried fish), softened yellow miso paste, tofu pieces, and sliced Green Onions.
Beef Tataki
CA$15.50
Sliced beef with dry garlic, daikon, green onion, and spring mix, served with ponzu sauce.
Baby Tako
CA$12.10
Seasoned baby tako.
Kimchi Sashimi
CA$10.00
Chef's choice of three kinds of sashimi and spring mix with kimchi sauce.
Hamachi Carpaccio
CA$17.60
Thinly sliced yellowtail, janapino, served with sesame oil tataki sauce and sriracha sauce.
Green Salad
CA$9.90
Vegetarian. Spring mix salad top with seaweed salad, avocado server with salad dressing.
Raw Tako Wasabi
CA$7.15
Chopped octopus and pickles, marinated in wasabi-flavoured sauce
Fukanhire Kurage
CA$7.15
Seasoned jellyfish with imitation shark fin.
Veggie Gyoza
CA$8.80
Carrots, cabbage, and corn dumplings served with gyoza dipping sauce.
Ramen
Red Ramen
CA$12.00
The house pork broth with signature spicy flavour kimchi paste, soft-boiled egg, green onion, chashu, and chili oil.
Goma Ramen
CA$12.00
Smooth and flavourful miso blended with our signature sesame paste and pork broth with soft-boiled egg, green onion, and chashu.
Black Ramen
CA$12.00
Flavourful tonkotsu blend with our signature pork broth, soft boiled egg, green onion, chashu, and black garlic oil.
Sushi
Saba Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$7.20
Freshly sliced mackerel topped with green onion and ginger.
Chef's Choice Deluxe Sushi
CA$45.60
16 pieces of sushi selected by chef.
Unagi Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$9.00
Cooked barbeque eel, served with sushi rice, topped with unagi sauce.
Seared Tuna Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$7.20
Lightly seared tuna, sushi rice, and spicy mayo.
Seared Salmon Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$7.20
Lightly seared salmon, sushi rice, and spicy mayo.
Tuna Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$6.60
Freshly sliced tuna served on top of vinegared rice.
Shrimp Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$6.60
Vinegared shrimp served on top of vinegared rice.
Tako Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$9.00
Freshly sliced octopus meat served as sushi.
Tobiko Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$7.80
Flying fish eggs served in Gunkan maki. Comes in 2 pieces.
Hamachi Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$9.00
Freshly sliced Japanese amberjack served as sushi.
Scallop Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$7.80
Tender and sweet Butterfield scallops topped with mayo and unagi sauce served as sushi.
Chef's Choice Sushi 10 Pieces
CA$30.00
10 pieces of sushi selected by chef.
Seared Saba Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$7.80
Lightly seared Saba, sushi rice, topped with green onions and ginger.
Spot Shrimp Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$13.80
Botan shrimp served on top of the sushi rice and deep fried the head of the shrimp.
Salmon Sushi (2 Pieces)
CA$6.60
Freshly sliced salmon served on top of vinegared rice.
Yakitori
Sausage Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$9.20
BBQ pork sausage.
Okra Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$5.70
BBQ okra, serve with sesame miso sauce and soy sauce.
Angus Beef Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$10.50
BBQ angus beef skewer with salt and pepper.
Chicken Heart Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$6.20
BBQ chicken heart with salt and pepper.
Shrimp Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$11.50
BBQ shrimp skewer, topped with homemade seafood sauce.
Chicken Wing Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$7.00
BBQ chicken wing with BBQ sauce and sesame seeds.
Pork Belly Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$7.00
BBQ pork belly, served with kimchi sauce on the top.
Chicken Skin Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$5.95
BBQ chicken skin with salt and pepper.
Unagi Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$11.50
BBQ unagi skewer, topped with unagi sauce.
Chicken Ball Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$7.00
BBQ chicken meatball which make with onion and pepper topped with BBQ sauce.
Chicken Cheese Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$6.60
BBQ chicken thigh topped with cheese.
Shiitake Mushroom Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$5.70
BBQ shiitake mushroom topped with BBQ sauce.
Bacon Wrapped Scallop Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$14.00
BBQ scallop wrapped with bacon topped with BBQ sauce.
Pork Jowl Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$7.00
BBQ pork jowl, served with kimchi sauce.
Chicken Thigh Yakitori (2 Skewers)
CA$6.20
BBQ chicken thigh with BBQ sauce and sesame seeds.
Drinks
Calpico Drinks Original
CA$5.10
Calpico Drinks Peach
CA$5.10
Calpico Drinks Lychee
CA$5.10
Osisushi (6 Pieces)
Japanese Wagyu Oshi Sushi
CA$25.50
Hamachi Oshi Sushi
CA$18.50
Unagi Oshi Sushi
CA$13.50
Seared Saba Oshi Sushi
CA$13.50
Pressed sushi rice topped with seared saba, green onion, and ginger.
Spicy Salmon Oshi Sushi
CA$13.50
Spicy. Pressed sushi rice and avocado in a rectangular box, topped with salmon, spicy mayo, seared on top, and jalapeño as finish.
Alberta Oshi Sushi
CA$13.50
Pressed sushi rice topped with seared beef, teriyaki sauce, fried garlic chip, and green onion.
Smoke Duck Oshi Sushi
CA$13.50
Tropical Oshi Sushi
CA$13.50
Pressed sushi rice topped with mango, avocado, and strawberry.
Take Out
Ginger Ale Can
CA$3.30
Iced Tea Can
CA$3.30
Diet Coke
CA$3.30
Coke Can
CA$3.30
Pasta
Uni Scallop Pasta
CA$18.00
Alfredo Shrimp Pasta
CA$16.00
Uni Shrimp Pasta
CA$18.00
Alfredo Chashu Pasta
CA$14.00
Uni Chicken Pasta
CA$16.00
Uni Chashu Pasta
CA$16.00
Alfredo Chicken Pasta
CA$14.00
Tansen Izakaya Edmonton offers a lively Japanese dining experience built around ramen, sushi, sashimi, pressed oshi sushi, yakitori, grilled seafood, fried snacks, and shareable izakaya plates. Calpico drinks, iced tea, soft drinks, and other refreshments provide simple pairings for the savory menu.
Black Ramen is one of the current bestsellers, joined by Spicy Salmon Oshi Sushi, Aburi Salmon Roll, Tiger Roll, and Lobster Roll. Chef’s Choice Sushi and Sashimi selections are ideal for diners who want the kitchen to showcase a variety of fresh seafood. Ramen is around CA$13, many specialty rolls cost roughly CA$16–19, and appetizers generally range from about CA$6–18, offering good value for a varied Japanese meal.
Fresh salmon, tuna, yellowtail, scallops, shrimp, vegetables, sushi rice, and grilled meats create flavors ranging from clean and delicate to smoky, spicy, creamy, and deeply savory. Vegetarian-friendly choices include edamame, Veggie Gyoza, Green Salad, Avocado Roll, and Cucumber & Avocado Roll. Gluten-free items are not clearly marked, so soy sauce, marinades, and cross-contact should be confirmed with staff. Sashimi, grilled fish, edamame, and salads provide lighter options. There is no dedicated kids’ menu publicly listed, although steamed rice, simple rolls, and gyoza can suit younger diners.
Opening from 11:30 a.m., Tansen Izakaya is best for lunch and dinner rather than breakfast, with shareable plates making it especially suitable for dates, friends, and casual group meals.
Menu Highlights
Black Ramen
Pork-based broth is enriched with black garlic oil, soft-boiled egg, green onion, and chashu. Its deep aroma and rich savory character make it one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes.
Spicy Salmon Oshi Sushi
Pressed sushi rice and avocado are topped with salmon, spicy mayo, and jalapeño before being lightly seared. Creamy salmon, gentle heat, and torched flavor make this a standout specialty.
Aburi Salmon Roll
Spicy salmon is paired with seared salmon, bonito flakes, and unagi sauce for a rich combination of smoky and savory flavors. The lightly torched topping gives the roll an appealing soft texture.
Lobster Roll
Tempura lobster, cucumber, avocado, and mayo are wrapped with sushi rice and topped with tobiko. Crisp lobster and creamy avocado make this one of the menu’s more indulgent rolls.
Alberta Oshi Sushi
Pressed sushi rice is topped with seared beef, teriyaki sauce, fried garlic, and green onion. The combination of tender beef and crisp garlic gives this roll a distinctive local twist.
Beef Tataki
Thin slices of beef are paired with garlic, daikon, green onion, greens, and ponzu sauce. Light searing keeps the beef tender while citrusy ponzu adds freshness.
Chicken Karaage
Japanese-style fried chicken develops a crisp exterior while remaining juicy inside. Its savory seasoning and shareable format make it a natural izakaya favorite.
