For food enthusiasts seeking an authentic culinary journey without leaving Tennessee, East Japanese Restaurant stands as a premier destination. Located in the heart of the Farragut neighborhood, this hidden gem has earned a stellar reputation for its uncompromising dedication to traditional Japanese cuisine. The restaurant welcomes diners into a cozy, chill, and culturally rich atmosphere designed to transport you straight to Japan. From the clean and meticulously maintained dining space to the thoughtful layouts that offer an intimate dining experience, it provides the perfect backdrop for solo dining, family gatherings, or a memorable date night.
Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking space
Payment Options
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Why Visit? Key Highlights
True Culinary Authenticity: Guests frequently praise the food as entirely authentic and on par with traditional home-style cooking found in Japan, distinguishing it as a standout option in East Tennessee.
Traditional Japanese Seating: Beyond a standard dining table, visitors can opt for a traditional cultural booth experience where you remove your shoes and sit comfortably on pillows at a low ground table.
Considerate and Intimate Layout: The seating areas are meticulously designed to offer a sense of privacy, creating an exceptionally neat, clean, and distraction-free environment to enjoy your meal.
Masterful Preparation: The kitchen features highly dedicated preparation, with guests highlighting the perfectly balanced flavors in the savory broths, fresh sushi selections, and crispy, golden katsu.
Menu
Salad and Soup
Item Name
Description
Miso Soup
Traditional soy bean soup
Mini Salad
Small size house salad served with house ginger dressing
House Salad
Fresh greens served with standard house ginger dressing
Tofu Salad
Spring mix salad accompanied by tofu and tossed in a savory soy dressing
Ocean Salad
A premium medley of assorted seafood served with Japanese salsa
Sunomono
A refreshing mix of octopus, squid, snow crab, shrimp, seaweed, and cucumber finished with ponzu sauce
Appetizers
Item Name
Description
Hiyayakko
Refreshing chilled bean curd
Agedashi Tofu
Lightly deep-fried bean curd served in a warm dashi soup
Edamame
Classic steamed young soy beans
Veg Gyoza
Crispy pan-fried vegetable dumplings
Veg Tempura
Assorted vegetables fried in a light, delicate tempura batter
Chicken Katsu
Deep-fried, panko-breaded chicken cutlet
Chicken Tempura
Lightly fried combination of chicken and vegetables
Chicken Teriyaki
Tender grilled chicken glazed with savory teriyaki sauce
Savory grilled chicken accented with fresh ginger and green onions
Ebi Fri
Crispy deep-fried breaded shrimp
Ebi Shumai
Lightly steamed shrimp dumplings
Geso Age
Crispy fried squid tentacles served over spring mix salad with soy dressing and olora sauce
Kaki Fri
Succulent deep-fried breaded oysters
Saba Shio
Lightly salted and expertly grilled mackerel
Sanma Shio
Lightly salted and grilled mackerel saury pike
Shrimp Tempura
Lightly fried shrimp paired with seasonal vegetables
Tako Yaki
Golden deep-fried octopus balls
Steam Rice
A simple side bowl of perfectly steamed white rice
Rice Combo
A complete starter set featuring a mini salad, steamed rice, and hot miso soup
Noodle Dishes
Item Name
Description
Kitsune
Hearty udon or soba noodles served with fried tofu, seaweed, fish cake, and green onions
Tempura Noodles
Classic udon or soba with shrimp and vegetable tempura, seaweed, fish cake, and green onions
Nabeyaki
Traditional udon or soba bowl packed with shrimp tempura, seaweed, fried tofu, fish cake, egg, and green onions
Ten Zaru
Chilled udon or soba noodles served refreshingly cold with a side of shrimp and vegetable tempura
Oroshi Ikura
Cold udon or soba noodles topped with seaweed, grated daikon, fresh green onions, and savory ikura
Oroshi Tempura
Cold udon or soba noodles paired with seaweed, grated daikon, green onions, and crispy shrimp tempura
Miso Ramen
Rich ramen broth with egg noodles, boiled egg, roast pork, green onions, and tender menma
Tonkotsu Ramen
Creamy, savory pork broth with egg noodles, boiled egg, roast pork, green onions, and menma
Chicken Yakiudon
Pan-fried thick udon noodles stir-fried with chicken and crisp mixed vegetables
Yakisoba
Classic stir-fried egg noodles tossed with your choice of chicken or pork alongside vegetables
Japanese Curry
Item Name
Description
Pork Katsu Curry
Deep-fried breaded pork cutlet served over rice with rich Japanese-style curry sauce and a side mini salad
Chicken Katsu Curry
Crispy deep-fried breaded chicken cutlet over rice with savory curry sauce and a side mini salad
Ebi Fri Curry
Crunchy deep-fried breaded shrimp over rice coated in smooth curry sauce and a side mini salad
Karaage Curry
Japanese deep-fried marinated chicken served with curry sauce over a bed of rice with a side mini salad
Grilled Chicken Curry
Tender grilled chicken breast served with traditional curry sauce over rice with a side mini salad
Kaki Fri Curry
Deep-fried breaded oysters served over rice with aromatic curry sauce and a side mini salad
Natto Curry
Unique, traditional fermented soy beans served over rice with curry sauce and a side mini salad
Rice Bowls
Item Name
Description
Gyu Don
Tender, thinly sliced smoked beef and sweet onions served over a warm bed of rice with miso soup
Katsu Don
Your choice of deep-fried pork, chicken, shrimp, or oysters simmered with egg in a sweet dashi sauce over rice with miso soup
Sauce Katsu Don
Your choice of deep-fried pork, chicken, shrimp, or oysters drizzled with classic tonkatsu sauce and rich mayo over rice with miso soup
Ten Toj Don
Crispy shrimp and vegetable tempura simmered together with egg in a sweet dashi sauce over rice with miso soup
Una Don
Rich, perfectly broiled eel glazed in sweet unagi sauce served over rice with miso soup
Bento Boxes
Item Name
Description
Two-Item Bento Box Combo
Create a custom meal combination by picking any two items from the selection list. Every bento box is complete and served alongside steamed white rice, hot miso soup, and a crisp house mini salad.
Bento Box Selection Options
Choose from: Chicken Teriyaki, Ebi Fri, Pork Katsu, Karaage, Chicken Katsu, Shrimp Tempura, Chicken Tempura, Pork or Chicken Gyoza, Ebi Shumai, Veg Gyoza, or Kaki Fri.
A La Carte Sushi and Sashimi
Item Name
Description
Albacore
Delicate white tuna available as a 2-piece sushi order or a 3-piece sashimi order
Eel
Rich, glazed unagi available as a 2-piece sushi order or a 3-piece sashimi order
Egg Custard
Sweet, traditional tamago available as a 2-piece sushi order
Fresh Salmon
Premium sake available as a 2-piece sushi order or a 3-piece sashimi order
Honeymoon
Exquisite custom choice available exclusively as a 2-piece sushi order
Ikura / Salmon Eggs
Briny salmon roe available as a 2-piece sushi order
Inari / Fried Tofu
Sweet marinated fried tofu pouches available as a 2-piece sushi order
Octopus
Firm, traditional tako available as a 2-piece sushi order or a 3-piece sashimi order
Scallops
Sweet, tender hotate available as a 2-piece sushi order or a 3-piece sashimi order
Shrimp
Classic boiled ebi available as a 2-piece sushi order or a 3-piece sashimi order
Smelt Eggs / Masago
Vibrant capelin roe available as a 2-piece sushi order
Smoked Salmon
Rich, smoky salmon available as a 2-piece sushi order or a 3-piece sashimi order
Squid
Clean, traditional ika available as a 2-piece sushi order or a 3-piece sashimi order
Sweet Shrimp
Premium, delicate amaebi available as a 2-piece sushi order or a 3-piece sashimi order
Tuna
Fresh, deep red maguro available as a 2-piece sushi order or a 3-piece sashimi order
Wasabi Tobiko
Flying fish roe infused with clean wasabi flavor available as a 2-piece sushi order
Yellow Tail
Rich, buttery hamachi available as a 2-piece sushi order or a 3-piece sashimi order
Assorted Platters
Item Name
Description
Sashimi Platter #3
A curated selection featuring 3 distinct varieties of fresh fish, with 2 thick slices each
Sashimi Platter #5
An expanded collection featuring 5 distinct varieties of fresh fish, with 2 thick slices each
Nigiri #8 Chef’s Choice
A premium, curated assortment featuring 8 hand-selected pieces of pristine nigiri sushi
Nigiri #8 User Pick
Customize your dining experience by choosing 8 distinct pieces of your favorite available fish
Tekka Don
A classic bowl filled with thick, beautiful slices of fresh tuna served over seasoned sushi rice
Chirashi
An artistically arranged variety of vibrant raw fish scattered over a bed of seasoned sushi rice
Kaisen Oyako Don
A beautiful ocean pairing of fresh sliced salmon and glistening ikura spooned over sushi rice
Love Platter
The ultimate feast combining an expansive assortment of fresh sushi, sashimi, and custom sushi rolls
Regular Rolls
Item Name
Description
Tuna Roll
Traditional simple roll containing fresh tuna wrapped cleanly in nori and rice
Spicy Tuna Roll
Flavorful blend of fresh tuna, crisp cucumber, and standard spicy mayonnaise
Mexican Roll
A spicy crunch combination of tuna, cucumber, tempura crumb, and chili pepper
Atlantic Roll
Fresh roll combining rich salmon, smooth avocado, and savory smelt eggs
Boston Roll
A satisfying roll highlighting fresh tuna, avocado, and smelt eggs
California Roll
Timeless classic filled with delicate snow crab, fresh avocado, and sesame seeds
Philly Roll
Rich roll filled with smoked salmon, cucumber, smelt eggs, and smooth cream cheese
East Roll
The signature house roll combining sweet egg custard, shrimp, cucumber, and avocado
Crunch Roll
A textured combination of shrimp, avocado, smelt eggs, and crispy tempura crumb
Green River Roll
Savory roll showcasing rich eel, avocado, cucumber, and delicate seaweed flakes
Salad Roll
A light, rice-free option focusing cleanly on snow crab, avocado, and cucumber
Tempura Roll
Crunchy roll featuring crisp shrimp tempura, savory smelt eggs, and smooth mayo
Cucumber & Avocado Roll
A simple, refreshing vegetarian option combining crisp cucumber and smooth avocado
Natto Roll
A unique, traditional set of two rolls featuring earthy fermented soy beans
Hometown Rolls
Item Name
Description
Fashion Roll
Your choice of shrimp or salmon rolled with cucumber, avocado, green salad, smelt eggs, and mayo
#1 Orange Roll
Shrimp tempura roll topped on the outside with fresh salmon, avocado, smelt eggs, and spicy mayo
Caterpillar Roll
A beautiful roll layered with rich eel and cucumber inside, completely blanketed by avocado outside
Dragon Roll
Traditional favorite featuring savory krab meat and avocado wrapped with rich eel on the outside
Fiesta Roll
Cucumber and avocado roll topped on the outside with spicy tuna, wasabi tobiko, and smelt eggs
Illusion Roll
Cucumber and avocado roll topped with a mixed mayo tuna, salmon, albacore, smelt eggs, and wasabi tobiko
Rainbow Roll
Classic cucumber and avocado roll layered outside with an assortment of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, albacore, and avocado
Snow Roll
A decadent, warm roll featuring eel, avocado, and cream cheese fried completely tempura style
Typhoon Roll
An expansive roll loaded with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, krab meat, egg custard, cucumber, avocado, and smelt eggs
Volcano Roll
Krab meat and avocado roll baked with volcano sauce consisting of crawfish salad, krab stick, tempura crumb, and spicy mayo
Drinks
Category
Selection Options
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, or Ramune (Traditional Japanese Soda)
Teas
Hot Green Tea, Chilled Ice Green Tea, or Sweetened/Unsweetened Ice Tea
Beer
Kirin Ichiban Draft, Asahi Super Dry, Sapporo, Bud Light, or Yuengling
Sake
Ozeki Hot Sake, Ozeki Cold Sake, or Karatanba Honjozo
Win/e
Plum Win/e, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, or Cabernet
