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SUSHI
SPECIALTY ROLLS
DEVIL WEARS JALAcrab salad, avocado, cream cheese, roasted jalapeño, tempura fried, topped with spicy mayo, sweet soy, scallionsHALF BAKEDshrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, topped with baked crab salad, spicy mayo, sweet soyHIDDEN DRAGONtempura shrimp, cucumber, topped with bbq freshwater eel, avocado, green onions, sweet soyONE IF BY LANDblue lump crab, avocado, topped with seared tenderloin, garlic shallot crisps, scallions, sweet soy, tru ePOKE BOOMERavocado, mango, crab stick, topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cucumber, spicy poke sauce, scallionsSCALLOP CRUNCHcrab salad, mango, cucumber, topped with scallops, spicy mayo, tempura flakes, yuzu tobiko, scallionsSCREAMING Ospicy tuna, tempura shrimp, topped with seared tuna, “o” sauce, sweet soy, yuzu tobiko, scallionsSENSEItuna, salmon, yellowtail, roasted jalapeño, daikon, topped with mustard ponzu, sriracha, yuzu tobiko, scallionsHAMACHI MEETS TUNAspicy tuna, jalapeño, cucumber, topped with salmon, avocado, yuzu aioli, sriracha, yuzu tobikoSTORY OF THE SALMONsalmon, cucumber, topped with salmon, avocado, yuzu aioli, sriracha, yuzu tobiko, lemon zestTWO IF BY SEAspicy tuna, roasted jalapeño, cucumber, topped with tuna, garlic chili crunch, sweet soyCLASSIC ROLLS
upon request: +1 soy paper | +2 hand roll
RICE BOWLS
add a protein: + tuna poke* 10 | + salmon poke* 9 | + tempura shrimp 9 | + tofu 6
GEISHAkoshikari rice, furikake seasoning, seaweed salad, cucumber, avocado, edamame, tempura flakes, kizami, sriracha, sweet soyTROPICAL THUNDERkoshikari rice, seaweed salad, cucumber, avocado, mango, corn, radish, yuzu tobiko, scallions, spicy mayo, sriracha, togarashiTHREE'S A CROWDkoshikari rice, tuna poke, salmon poke, tempura shrimp, avocado, pickled jalapeño, cucumber, edamame, corn, scallions, spicy shoyuNIGIRI/SASHIMI
nigiri 2pc | sashimi 3pc
ZEST SPECIALTIES
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SMALL PLATES
GRAZE
TEMPURA VEGGIESflash fried asparagus, green onion, zucchini, mushrooms, onion rings, togarashi, ponzu sauceSURF
FRIED CALAMARIflash fried rings & tentacles, cilantro asian slaw, togarashi, sweet thai chili sauce, lemon wheeAHI TUNA SLIDERSsliced, lightly seared blackened tuna, cilantro herb slaw, wasabi aioli, toasted briocheTURF
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SALADS & SOUPS
SIDE SALADS
BABY CHOPPEDnapa cabbage, cucumbers, edamame, carrot, scallions, wonton strips, citrus herb vinaigretteENTREE SALADS
SESAME AHI TUNAlightly seared tuna, napa cabbage, cucumbers, edamame, carrots, tomatoes, citrus herb vinaigrette, old bay wonton chips, japanese mustard drizzleCHICKEN ASIAN CHOP CHOPsesame chicken, napa cabbage, roasted corn, edamame, green onions, daikon, carrots, red peppers, water chestnuts, toasted sesame vinaigrette, old bay wonton chipsSEAFOOD TRIDENTjumbo lump crab, lobster meat, shrimp, spring mix, avocado, tomatoes, red wine vinaigretteGO GO SALMONgochujang honey salmon, spring mix, mandarin oranges, carrots, red peppers, cucumbers, citrus herb vinaigrette, sesame seedsSOUPS
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OYSTERS & CHILLED SHELLFISH
RAW OYSTERS
CHARGRILLED OYSTERS
ICED TOWERS
SMALL SWELL TOWERsix gulf oysters, six cocktail shrimp, ahi tuna tartare, lemon wheel, cocktail sauce, fresh horseradish, mignonette sauceTIDAL WAVE TOWERtwelve gulf oysters, six cocktail shrimp, tri-color sashimi (tuna, salmon, yellowtail), horseradish, cocktail sauce, mignonette sauce, lemon wedgeTSUNAMI TOWERsix east coast oysters, six gulf oysters, six shrimp cocktail, lobster cocktail, jumbo lump crab cocktail, fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce, mignonette sauce, lemon wedgeSHELLFISH COCKTAILS
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HANDHELDS
SOFTSHELL CRAB BLTtwo tempura fried soft shell crabs, napa cabbage, sliced tomatoes, shaved red onions, applewood smoked bacon, yuzu aioli, toasted hoagie, house friesKOREAN CHEESESTEAKbulgogi-marinated tenderloin, monterey jack and white cheddar blend, sautéed shishito and red peppers, grilled onions and mushrooms, soy garlic, toasted hoagie, house friesCRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICHpanko crusted, double fried, house pickles, red onions, spicy honey go go sauce, toasted ciabatta, house friesLOBSTER TACOScilantro herbed slaw, red onion, tomato, cucumber, roasted corn, avocado, yuzu aioli drizzle, lemon wedge, flour tortillaTHAI SHRIMP TACOStempura fried shrimp, sweet thai chili sauce, cilantro herb slaw, shaved carrot, cucumber, yuzu aioli drizzle, fresh cilantro, flour tortilla -
ENTREES
SHAKING BEEF TENDERLOINsautéed beef tenderloin, asian sesame sauce, red onions, mushrooms, spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, steamed white riceKATSU CHICKENpanko crusted, asparagus, red peppers, green onions, white rice, sesame seeds, zest sauceZEST CHICKENgrilled chicken, seasonal vegetables, steamed white rice, soy marinated egg, zest sauce, sesame seedsGREEN COCONUT CURRYchicken breast, coconut milk, lemon grass, snow peas, red onion, tomatoes, basil, steamed white ricePORK BELLY DONbraised chashu, steamed white rice, kimchi, soy marinated egg, asian sesame sauce, green onionsZEST RAMEN
all ramen served with corn, wood ear mushrooms, pickled onions, red cabbage, soy marinated egg, shio tare, green onions
LUNCH BENTO BOX
available monday – friday 11am-2:30pm *no substitutions/modifications* *all bento boxes served with: ginger salad, 2pcs of pork gyoza, 1pc of vegetable spring roll, and 4pcs of california roll
Specials
Mixology Mondays
All specialty cocktails half price (doesn't include Martinis or Mules)
Two For Tuesdays
Any two specialty rolls for $28
Wine Wednesday
Half priced bottles of wine
Thursday Oyster Hour
5 - 6pm $1 gulf oysters
Sake Sundays
Sparkling Sake Mimosas $5 & Half off all bottles of Sake
History
About Us
Zest Sushi and Small Plates is a chic downtown Cary restaurant with a raw bar, serving sushi, Asian-inspired small plates, oysters & hand-crafted cocktails. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
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When We're Open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 9pm
- Friday 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 10pm
- Saturday 11:30am – 10pm
- Sunday 11:30am – 9pm
Experience
The perfect setting for your next meal out in Cary.
Enjoy indoor dining in the new modern space or have a seat on the large outdoor patio in the center of the action on bustling Chatham Street. Whether you're in the mood for a relaxing evening sipping cocktails and savoring small plates or for meeting friends at the energy-packed bar, you are sure to have a memorable experience at this new restaurant in Cary.
