Mom's Hilo Menu
Our menu celebrates Japanese flavors and tradition. Whether you're here for sushi, sake, or a full meal, find your next favorite dish.
nigiri (1PC)
ahi*
5
hamachi*
5
Wild king salmon*
5
Unagi*
5
kanpachi*
4
Saba*
4
Ebi*
4
tako*
4
ikura*
5
tobiko*
4
tamago*
4
inari
3
Omakase
Sashimi Combo*
55
chef’s choice of 16 exquisite pieces, all presented omakase style
nigiri set*
45
chef’s choice of 10 carefully crafted pieces, each with a unique accoutrement, all presented omakase style
Tokujo maki • special
modern-style special rolls crafted with the finest ingredients for a superior taste experience (8pc)
baked california*
20
california roll topped with shrimp, dynamite sauce, kabayaki, katsuo, tobiko, furikake
firecracker roll*
20
shrimp tempura topped with spicy tuna, kabayaki, spicy aioli, tobiko, negi, goma
seared salmon Roll*
22
shrimp tempura, cream cheese, topped with seared salmon, lilikoi coulee, tobiko, negi
spicy unagi*
22
spicy tuna topped with unagi, kabayaki, spicy aioli, tobiko, negi, goma
da bomb roll*
25
shrimp tempura topped with house poke, kabayaki, lilikoʻi aioli, agave, tobiko, negi, goma
uramaki • Inside-out roll
modern-style sushi rolls with rice on the outside (8pc)
Avocado roll
6
Cucumber roll
6
california roll*
12
snow crab, avocado, and cucumber
ahi roll*
12
ahi, cucumber, and avocado
spicy ahi roll*
12
spicy ahi, cucumber, and spicy mayo, unagi sauce
hamachi Jalapeño roll*
12
yellowtail and jalapeño
salmon avocado roll*
12
salmon and avocado
unagi cucumber roll*
14
freshwater eel and cucumber with unagi sauce
shrimp tempura roll*
14
shrimp tempura and snow crab mix
smashed q roll
7
cucumber with original spicy garlic dressing, and seasoned bean sprout
Veggie roll
11
avocado, cucumber, carrot, mix green, bean sprout, onion dressing
makimono • traditional rolls
traditional-style sushi rolls with seaweed on the outside (6pc)
tekka maki*
12
tuna roll
negi hama*
11
yellowtail and scallion roll
gari saba*
11
pickled ginger and mackerel roll
kappa maki
6
cucumber roll
kanpyo
6
seasoned gourd strip roll
yamaGOBO
6
pickled burdock root roll
natto
6
fermented soybean roll
oshinko
6
pickled radish roll
ume shiso kyuri
8
plum paste, shiso leaf, and cucumber roll
Zensai • Starters
miso soup
4
traditional Japanese soup with seaweed, and scallions in a savory miso broth
smash q
8
cucumber with original spicy garlic dressing
Edamame
6
soybeans with your choice of salt, garlic shoyu, or spicy garlic dresssing
Wakame salad
8
combination of seasoned wakame seaweed and seasoned kombu
Tofu Okonomiyaki*
12
batter of flour, egg, tofu, and vegetables, pan-fried, topped with house sauce, garlic aioli, dried katsuo flakes, shredded nori, scallions, and sesame seeds
Yakitori Bites*
12
bite-sized chicken made in Yakitori style
Inari Bombs*
14
seasoned soybean pocket filled with sushi rice and spicy tuna mix, topped with spicy aioli, unagi sauce, scallions, sesame seeds, and tobiko (fish caviar)
Ahi or Hamachi Carpaccio*
18
6pc your choice of ahi or hamachi sashimi with homemade ponzu, cilantro, gochujang, seasame, green onion, cucumber, and tobiko kochujyou (fish caviar)
Hapa Poke*
20
hamachi and local ahi cubed with house poke sauce and cucumber, topped with red onion salad, cilantro, scallions, and tobiko (fish caviar)
Poke Shoyu*
20
local ahi cubed with house poke sauce and cucumber, topped with red onion salad, cilantro, scallions, and tobiko (fish caviar)
Miso Salmon*
20
4oz marinated salmon in miso sauce, cooked by sous vide. served with an onion soubise (French onion puree), topped with and red chili threads
Men Ryōri • noodle dishes
our noodle dishes are customizable to suit your taste, choose spicy or not-spicy
tan tan noodles*
17
noodles flavored with sesame dressing, topped with miso ground pork, vegetables, and spring onion; served hot or cold
Yakitori Chicken Noodles*
17
noodles flavored with house shoyu with yakitori-style chicken and vegetables; served hot or cold
Chashu Noodles*
17
noodles flavored with house shoyu dressing, topped with char siu and vegetables; served hot or cold
Veggie Noodles
16
noodles flavored with sesame vinegar dressing, topped with seasonal vegetables; served hot or cold
Garlic Yakisoba*
16
yakisoba noodles sautéed with garlic shoyu sauce, mixed with cabbage, carrot, fish cake, scallions, and sesame seeds
Mom’s Kake Udon Soup*
20
mild Japanese broth with thick chewy wheat noodles, topped with ajitama egg, shrimp tempura, pork slice, shiitake mushroom, fish cake, and scallions
Shoyu Ramen*
17
shoyu based broth with ramen noodles, topped with ajitama egg, pork slice, seaweed, nori, shiitake mushroom, fish cake, and scallions;
Add-ons*
18
ajitama egg | 3
miso pork | 5
char siu | 5
mixed greens | 4
dezāto • Dessert
Homemade ice cream/sorbet
7
Enjoy our homemade ice cream or sorbet, made with fresh ingredients
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness