Nanban-Kan Menu
Nanban-Kan is a hidden gem for yakitori enthusiasts in Los Angeles. Located on Santa Monica Blvd, this Japanese izakaya offers a cozy and inviting ambiance with a focus on authentic and expertly grilled skewers. The menu boasts a variety of meats, seasonings, and vegetarian options, ensuring there is something for every palate. The impeccable service, knowledgeable staff, and passion for yakitori make dining at Nanban-Kan a memorable experience. Specializing in charcoal-grilled skewers, this restaurant has been serving up delectable dishes since 1975, showcasing a level of care and attention to detail that defies expectations. From the flavor explosion of the Tsukune to the perfectly charred vegetables wrapped in bacon, each skewer is a masterpiece. Nanban-Kan is a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic and delicious yakitori experience.
From The Grill - Chicken
Tebasaki
chicken wings
Tsukune
chicken meat balls
Negima
dark meat chicken and scallions
Sasami
white meat
Shiso Chicken
white meat wrapped with shiso leaf
Kawa
chicken skin
Sunagimo
chicken giblets
Kimo
chicken liver
Hatsu
chicken hearts
Bonbochi
chicken tail
Nankotsu
leg bone cartilage
Yagen
breast bone cartilage
Tsukimi
neck meat
Motsu Yaki
kidney
Nanban Yaki
top sirloin beef
Tan
tongue
From The Grill - Beef
From The Grill - Seafood
Kaibashira
size u-10 scallops
Ebi
size 8 / 12 shrimp
Shishamo
dried smelt
Shiromi
chilean sea bass
Ayu
japanese sweet trout
Shake
salmon
Ika
squid
Geso
squid legs
Yaki Hamaguri
clams
Ingen Maki
green beans wrapped with side pork
Asupara Maki
asparagus wrapped with side pork
Okura Maki
okura wrapped with side pork
Gobo Maki
burdock wrapped with side pork
Nasu
japanese eggplant
Shishito
small green japanese peppers
Yasai Yaki
cherry tomato, green pepper, and mushroom
Shi-Take
japanese mushrooms
Shimeji
oyster mushroom
Ginnan
ginkgo nuts
Vegetable
Other
Shiso Maki
pork loin wrapped with shiso leaf
Uzura
quail eggs
Asupara Maki (1 Skewer)
Shiso Maki (1)
Tebasaki (1)
Yasai Yaki (1)
Uzura (1)
Nanban Yaki (2)
Tsukune (1)
Negima (1)
Complete Dinner
From Our Kitchen
Tempura
deep fried shrimp with seasonal vegetables
Kisu Fish Tempura
5 deep fried kisu fish
Ika Tempura
deep fried squid
Mixed Japanese Mushrooms Tempura
shimeji, enoki, and shi-take
Softshell Crab
deep fried softshell crab
Agedashi Tofu
deep fried tofu
Iidako No Shoga Daki
miniature octopuses slowly cooked with ginger in soy sauce
Ninniku No Me
garlic sprouts sauteed with mushrooms and scallops
Mixed Mushrooms
shimeji, enoki, shi-take mushrooms sauteed in butter
Mixed Seafood
shrimp, scallop, salmon, and asari clam sauteed in butter and white wine
Steamed Asari Clam
asari clam steamed with garlic butter and white wine
Gyu No Tataki
slices of new york steak lightly grilled and served cold with sauce
Sunomono
sliced octopus and cucumber in sweet vinegar sauce
Kinpira
sliced burdock and carrots sauteed with spicy soy sauce
Namuru
boiled spinach seasoned with sesame oil and soy sauce
Oshitashi
boiled and rolled spinach with dry bonito in sauce
Edamame
boiled soy beans
Mizutaki
hot pot cooked with seasonal japanese vegetables and tofu served with ponzu dipping sauce
California Roll
Tuna Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy Yellowtail Roll
Freshwater Eel Roll
Salmon Skin Roll
Vegetable Roll
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Softshell Crab Roll
Rolled Sushi
Sashimi
Tuna Sashimi
Yellowtail Sashimi
Octopus Sashimi
Salmon Sashimi
Mixed Sashimi
tuna (3 pcs), salmon (3), yellowtail (3), octopus (3)
Soboro Don
ground chicken cooked with soy sauce and mirin
Unagi Don
grilled freshwater eel
Tekka Don
fresh tuna on sushi rice
