Kanpai Palo Alto Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Kanpai Palo Alto, a charming Japanese salad haven nestled at 330 Lytton Ave, where culinary tradition meets modern taste. This family-run restaurant prides itself on offering an array of tantalizing dishes, each crafted with fresh ingredients and a touch of love.

Start your culinary journey with enticing starters like the delicate sashimi salmon or the crispy seafood pancake with spicy mayo. For noodle lovers, the menu features hearty udon options, including the flavorful nabeyaki udon packed with shrimp tempura, chicken, and vegetables.

Don’t miss the small plates from the grill, particularly the miso-marinated Chilean sea bass or succulent lamb chops, perfect for sharing. Every dish at Kanpai reflects a dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, making it a beloved staple for locals seeking both comfort and innovation in their meals.

Starters

Agedashi Tofu

$5.50

Edamame

steamed soy beans

$4.50

Sashimi

salmon (6 slices)

$7.00

Mixed Sashimi

salmon, tuna, yellowtail

$12.00

Seafood Pancake

with mushroom and spicy mayo

$8.00

Tempura

calamari

$8.00

Mixed Tempura

vegetable and shrimp tempura

$10.50

Sauteed Asparagus

$7.50

Appetizer Of The Day

Barbequed Beef

$9.50

Chicken

teriyaki or miso sauce

$7.50

Scallops

$9.50

Prawns

jumbo shrimp

$8.50

Duck Breast

$9.00

Lamp Chops

2 chops

$11.50

Broiled Chilean Sea Bass

with miso marinade

$9.00

Soft Shell Crab

with spicy sauce

$9.50

Small Plates From The Grill

Udon (noodle Soup)

Nabeyaki Udon

shrimp tempura, chicken, egg, tofu, & vegetables, cooked and served in a pot

$12.00

Shrimp Tempura Udon

$12.00

Grilled Chicken Udon

$9.50

Vegetable Udon

$8.50

House Salad

greens, topping & house vinaigrette

$5.50

Kanpai Salad

tuna, salmon, avocado

$9.50

Oshitashi

steamed spinach in broth

$5.50

Sashimi Salad

greens, topped with sashimi & spicy dressing

$9.50

Shrimp

with crab avocado salad

$9.50

Seaweed Salad

$5.50

Mixed Seaweed Salad

greens, topped with seaweed & special dressing

$7.00

Salad

Special Dish From Sushi Bar

Ahi Tuna Carpaccio

with yuzu vinaigrette

$10.50

White Tuna Poki Poki

$10.50

Tuna Or Toro Tartare

Salmon

with jalapeno dressing

$10.50

Salmon Filet

lemon or teriyaki sauce

$22.00

Bbq Beef

teriyaki sauce

$22.00

Grilled Chicken

miso or teriyaki sauce

$20.00

Grilled Ahi Tuna

wasabi sauce

$23.00

Sushi Dinner

eight nigiri & spicy tuna roll

$24.00

Sashimi Dinner

eight varieties of fresh fish

$24.00

Dinner