Kintaro officially soft opened on Oct. 29, offering Tucson an all-you-can-eat sushi and other Japanese dishes.
The restaurant at 5975 E. Speedway Blvd. previously housed a location for Serial Grillers and Lotus Garden, which remained open in Tucson for over 50 years.
Freshly made sushi and hibachi favorites
Guests can order sushi, sashimi, and hibachi dishes directly from the menu. The concept keeps every item fresh and made to order.
Lunch is served Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with pricing as follows:
- $21.99 per adult
- $13.99 kids age 7-10
- $8.99 kids age 3-6
- Free for kids under age 3
Dinner is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30-9:30 p.m., Friday through Saturday 3:30-10 p.m., and Sunday from noon-9:30 p.m. with pricing as follows:
- $31.99 per adult
- $17.99 kids age 7-10
- $12.99 kids age 3-6
- Free for kids under age 3
Wide variety of rolls, hibachi, and more
Kintaro’s menu features an array of nigiri, sashimi, and specialty rolls such as the Kintaro Roll and Rich Roll. Diners can also enjoy soup and salads, appetizers, “hibachi” plates (here, it means stir-fries served with fried rice and mixed vegetables; don’t expect tableside teppanyaki) with shrimp, chicken, steak, or salmon, noodle soups (ubon and soba), and Japanese mochi ice cream.
The dinner menu exclusively offers sashimi along with additional appetizer and roll options.
All food on the menu is included in the all-you-can-eat pricing, except for a couple of special rolls on the lunch menu and beverages.
(Editor’s Note — Recent reviews indicate a wait as long as two hours during peak times, so I visited around 3:30 p.m. in an attempt to avoid waiting. There was still a short line, so I snapped a couple pics of the interior and then left. The reviews seem to consistently indicate the food quality is worth it though, so I’ll swing back another time to try it out.)
For more details or to check menu updates, visit kintarotucson.com or call 520-771-8882.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
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