All Day Menu

Hot Appetizers

Miso Soup
6

Beech Mushroom, Wakame, Tofu, Green Onion
Gluten Free

Edamame
7

Steamed Soy Beans, Sea Salt Garlic Chili +$1 • Truffle Oil +$2
Gluten Free

Ishiyaki BBQ*
19

Sliced Ribeye, Smoked Salt, Parmesan Chimichurri, Sesame Oil, Hot Stone Grill
Gluten Free

Gyoza
11

Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings, Dashi Soy

Sono Shrimp
13.5

Coconut-Sriracha Mayo, Toasted Garlic Chips, Sesame Seeds

Firecracker Calamari
14

Deep Fried Rings & Tentacles, Jalapenos, Onions, Citrus Aioli

Age Dashi
13

Deep Fried Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Grated Ginger, Scallions, Dashi Broth

Blistered Shishito Peppers
9

Togarashi, Citrus Aioli

Double Fried Wings
16

Choice of: Soy Garlic • Spicy Gogo • Zest
Cold Appetizers

Green Salad
10

Spring Mix, Cucumbers, Spiralized Red Beets and Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Avocado, Ginger Dressing
Gluten Free

Seaweed Salad
7

Marinated Seaweed, Cucumbers, Carrots, Tomatoes
Gluten Free

Calamari Salad
8

Marinated Squid, Cucumbers, Carrots, Tomatoes

Toro Saam
24

Toro, Aged Soy, Kizami Wasabi, Green Onion, Sesame Oil, Roasted Nori

Salmon Tostadas*
17

Diced Salmon, Trout Roe, Avocado, Yuzu Tobiko, Togarashi Aioli, Microgreens

Scallop Crudo*
15

Julienned Cucumber, Passionfruit Ponzu, EVOO

Tuna Tataki*
18

Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna, Apple-Jalapeno Relish, Ponzu, Togarashi

Niku Tartare
18

Ribeye, Quail Egg, Kizami Aioli, Shallots, Chives, Togarashi, Rice Chips

Hamachi Jalapeno*
16

Hamachi, Jalapeno, Ponzu, Microgreens, Sriracha
Ramen

*All Ramen served with bamboo shoots, chives, wood ear mushrooms & marinated soft boiled egg

Tonkotsu Ramen
17

Pork Bone Broth, Black Garlic Oil, Pork Chashu, Curly Noodle

Spicy Miso Ramen
18

Spicy Red Miso, Pork Bone Broth, Pork Chashu, Curly Noodle

Chicken Ramen
17

Chicken Broth, Grilled Chicken, Curly Noodle

Veggie Ramen
15

Mushroom Broth, Tofu, Kale Noodle

Extra Noodles
3

Extra Broth
5

Extra Chicken
4

Extra Pork Chashu
4

Extra Egg
2

Extra Tofu
2
Entrees

Teryaki Chicken
23

Grilled Chicken, Seasonal Vegetables, Koshihikari Rice, Soft Boiled Egg, Sesame Teriyaki Sauce

The Ribeye*
35

Grilled Ribeye, Kimchi Pickles, Seasonal Vegetables, Koshihikari Rice, Cilantro-Serrano Salsa Verde
Gluten Free

Pork Belly Don*
25

Chashu, Marinated Soft Boiled Egg, Japanese Pickles, Koshihikari Rice, Teriyaki Sauce

Miso Salmon*
30

Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Miso-Butter Glaze

Sono's Choice*
37

7 pcs Chef’s Choice Nigiri and Your Choice of a Roll
Gluten Free

Sashimi Moriawase*
45

Chef’s Choice Sashimi

Yasai Yasai
20

Avocado Maki, Kappa Maki, Sono Inari, Assorted Yasai Nigiri

Sono Nigiri*
55

Chef’s Choice Nigiri
Gluten Free
Lunch Bento

available Monday – Friday 11am-2pm, add any Specialty Roll for $10

Bento Box
17

All Bento Boxes served with Salad, 2pcs of Pork Gyoza, 1pc of Vegetable Spring Roll, and 4pcs of Spicy California Roll

(Ichi) Teriyaki Chicken & White Rice

(Ni) Teriyaki Chashu Pork & White Rice

(San) Shrimp Tempura & White Rice (3pcs)

(Shi) Sashimi* 4pcs

(Go) Nigiri* 4pcs
Lunch Combo

available Monday – Friday 11am-2pm no substitutions please. $2 upcharge for shared plates

Soup, Salad and Roll
17

Miso Soup, House Salad & Your Choice of a Specialty Roll
Gluten Free

Specialty Roll Combo
23

Your Choice of 2 Specialty Rolls
Gluten Free

Ramen Combo
24

Choice of any Ramen and one order of Gyoza
Beverage

Coca-Cola
3

Diet Coke
3

Coke Zero
3

Sprite
3

Oi Ocha Bottle 500ML
4

Oolong Tea Bottle 500ML
4

Jasmine Tea Bottle 500ML
4

Ginger Beer Bottle 500ML
6

St. Pellegrino Sparkling Water
4

Lemonade
3

Ginger Ale
3

Un/Sweet Tea
3

Hot Green Tea
5

Sushi Roll Menu

Specialty Rolls

Poke Roll
19

Hiyashi Wakame, Avocado, Cucumber, Mango, Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Sono Poke Sauce

Umi Kazan
16

Baked Crab, Cream Cheese, Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Sweet Soy

Crunchy Diablo
14

Panko Fried, Spicy Crab, Avocado, Cream Cheese, Sp

Dancing Eel
16

Barbeque Eel, Tempura Shrimp, Cucumber, Garlic-Shallot Crisps, Avocado, Green Onion, Sweet Soy

Shrimp Meets Mango
15

Shrimp Tempura, Ebi, Cucumber, Mango, Ginger Dressing, Sweet Soy

Grand Piano
16

Blue Crab, Tempura Shrimp, Avocado, Spicy Mayo Sweet Soy, Rice Crisps

Shrimp Tempura
14

Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Avocado, Sweet Soy

Mr. Sunshine
13

Pickles, Mango, Kanpyo, Avocado, Cucumber, Tomato, Sweet Soy, Ginger Dressing

Surf n Turf
18

Blue Crab, Shrimp Tempura, Ribeye, Avocado, Balsamic Soy, Garlic-Shallot Crisps, Green Onion

Tales of Two Tuna
17

Tuna, Minced Tuna, Jalapeno, Cucumber, Ponzu, Sriracha, Garlic Crisps

Sono
16

Spicy Tuna, Panko Fried, Cream Cheese, Pickled Jalapeno, Sweet Soy, Spicy Mayo, Green Onion

Raw Raw Sensei
17

Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Fresh Jalapeno, Tobiko, Sriracha, Mustard Ponzu, Daikon Wrap

Rainbow
18

Blue Crab, Tuna, Salmon, Yellow Tail, Shrimp, Cucumber, Avocado
Gluten Free

Screaming O
16

Spicy Tuna, Tempura Shrimp, Seared Tuna, Tobiko, “O” Sauce, Sweet Soy, Green Onion

Story of the Salmon
17

Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado, Lemon Zest, Spicy Mayo, Sriracha
Gluten Free

Crunch Scallop
17

Spicy Scallop, Mango, Cucumber, Avocado, Tobiko, Crunchy Tempura Crisp, Sweet Soy

Spider
15

Tempura Soft Shell Crab, Yuzu Tobiko, Cucumber, Avocado, Sweet Soy

What's the Skinny
17

Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Avocado, Tobiko, Ponzu, Cucumber Wrap

Hamachi Tale
18

Seared Yellow Tail, Spicy Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, Fresh Jalapeno, Chili Garlic Oil, Sweet Soy
Classic Rolls

Hand rolls available upon request

Avocado Roll
5

Gluten Free

Cucumber Roll [Kappa Maki]
5

Gluten Free

California Roll [Imitation Crab]
8

Real California Roll [Blue Crab]
12

Gluten Free

Eel w/ Avocado or Cucumber Roll
10

Tuna Roll [Tekka Maki]*
9

Gluten Free

Yellowtail Roll [Negihama Maki]*
10

Gluten Free

Salmon w/ Avocado or Cucumber Roll*
10

Gluten Free

Tuna w/Avocado or Cucumber Rol*
10

Gluten Free

Spicy Tuna Roll*
10
A La Carte: Sashimi & Nigiri

2pcs per order

Toro [Blue Fin]*
MKT

Tuna [Maguro]*
10

Yellowtail [Hamachi]*
10

Salmon [Sake]*
9

Red Snapper [Madai]*
10

Mackerel [Saba]*
8

Eel [Unagi]
8

Sweet Shrimp [Ama Ebi]*
12

Shrimp [Ebi]
6

Tofu
6

Scallop [Hotategai]*
10

Blue Crab [Kani]
10

Salmon Roe [Ikura]*
10

Sea Urchin [Uni]*
MKT

Flying Fish Roe [Tobiko]*
7

Omelet [Tamago]
5
Real Wasabi

Fresh Root
9

Gluten Free

Kizami
6

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Specials

Mondays

BOGO Geikkeikan + 1/2 off apps 5-6pm

Tuesdays

Half off bottles of wine

Wednesdays

25% off cold sake
Sake Social Event Last Wednesday of the Month

Thursdays

Half price cocktails

Fridays and Saturdays

Chef's Feature

History

About Us

Contemporary Sushi & Small Plates

Sono is a chic sushi restaurant featuring ramen, Japanese Izakaya cuisine & an extensive sake selection in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Open for lunch Monday-Friday and dinner 7 days a week.

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When We're Open

Hours

Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm