Kai Ola Sushi Menu

Just a short stroll along North Coast Highway in Encinitas, you’ll find a menu that keeps locals coming back for more. The Kai Ola Sushi Menu is all about fresh flavors and simple combinations done right. From beautifully sliced sashimi to creative specialty rolls layered with texture and color, every page feels like it was put together with real care.

You’ll spot all the classics-tuna, salmon, yellowtail-alongside house rolls that mix spicy sauces with crisp veggies and perfectly seasoned rice. If you’re in the mood for something warm, there are satisfying teriyaki plates and comforting bowls that balance out the lighter sushi options. Everything feels approachable, whether you’re a sushi regular or just testing the waters.

Located at 918 N Coast Hwy 101 #2049 in Encinitas, this spot keeps its menu focused yet varied, making it easy to find a favorite while still tempting you to try something new next time.

Family Roll Kit

Family Roll Kit
US$97.90

Trad Roll

Scallop Roll
US$17.05
Cali Roll
US$12.65
Tuna Roll
US$14.85
Avo Roll
US$10.45
Crunchy Roll
US$18.15
Deluxe Veggie Roll
US$17.60
Yellowtail Roll
US$13.75
Albacore Roll
US$13.75
Spicy Tuna Roll
US$13.75
Philly Roll
US$17.05
Temp Shrimp Roll
US$17.05
Salmon Roll
US$13.75
Temp Veggie Roll
US$17.60
Cuc Avo Roll
US$11.55
Rainbow Roll
US$19.25
Cucumber Roll
US$8.25

Nigiri

Octopus (Tako) Nigiri
US$11.00
Salmon Egg (Ikura) Nigiri
US$13.20
Yt Belly (Hamachi Toro) Nigiri
US$15.40
Seabream (Madai) Nigiri
US$19.80
Tuna (Maguro) Nigiri
US$14.30
Yellowtail (Hamachi) Nigiri
US$13.20
Asparagus Nigiri
Roasted asparagus topped with truffle oil and sea salt over rice
US$6.60
Golden Eye Snapper (Kinmedai) Nigiri
US$22.00
Scallop (Hotate) Nigiri
US$12.10
Shima Aji Nigiri
US$15.40
Halibut (Hirame) Nigiri
US$14.30
NZ King Salmon Nigiri
US$17.60
Sea Urchin (Uni) Nigiri
US$27.50
Albacore (Shiro) Nigiri
US$13.20
Eel (Unagi) Nigiri
US$14.30
Kanpachi Nigiri
US$19.80
Avo Nigiri
Shiso leaf, avocado, and green onions over rice
US$6.60
Salmon (Sake) Nigiri
US$12.10

Kids

Kids Yakisoba
US$11.00

Side

Steamed Rice
US$3.30
Spicy Mayo
US$1.10
Side Avo
US$4.40
Extra Ginger
US$1.10
Potato Salad
US$3.30
Eel Sauce
US$1.10
Sriracha
US$1.10
Sushi Rice
US$4.40
Kizami Wasabi
US$4.40

Plates

Mix Tempura Plate
Tempura shrimp and veggies served with a side of potato salad, white rice, and green salad with sesame or ginger dressing
US$16.50
Chicken Katsu
Fried Chicken katsu served with a side of potato salad, white rice, and green salad with sesame or ginger dressing
US$19.80
Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki salmon served with a side of potato salad, white rice, and green salad with sesame or ginger dressing
US$22.00
Tempura Veggie Plate
Tempura veggies served with a side of potato salad, white rice, and green salad with sesame or ginger dressing
US$15.40
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki chicken and veggies served with a side of potato salad, white rice, and green salad with sesame or ginger dressing
US$18.70
Yakisoba
Yakisoba Japanese style stir fried noodles
US$17.60

Appetizers

Tempura Shishito
Tempura shishito peppers
US$9.90
Tempura Veggies App
Mixed Vegetable Tempura
US$8.80
Hamachi Kama
Fried Yellowtail cheek served with ponzu sauce
US$16.50
Agedashi Tofu
5 pc. deep fried tofu served with ponzu sauce
US$7.70
Edamame
Edamame served with sea salt Additional $1 charge for garlic butter, spicy garlic butter, or sweet and spicy sauce.
US$5.50
Salmon Kama
Fried Salmon cheek served with ponzu sauce
US$13.20
Gyoza.
Fried shrimp and vegetable potstickers
US$9.90
Veggie Spring Roll
US$13.20
Takoyaki
Deep fried dough balls stuffed with octopus and served with eel sauce
US$9.90
Tempura Shrimp
5 pc Shrimp Tempura
US$12.10
Jalapeno Bomb
Deep fried jalapeno stuffed with cream cheese, topped with spicy tuna, spicy mayo, eel sauce, and masago.
US$17.60
Miso
Cup of miso soup served with seaweed, tofu, and green onions
US$5.50
Mixed Tempura
Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura
US$9.90
Kurobuta Sausage
US$14.30
Lobster Delight
Small pieces of Lobster tempura served with a spicy mayo lobster sauce
US$20.90
Black Cod
Miso marinated black cod baked then grilled with vegetables
US$20.90

Ramen

Won Ton Min Ramen
Shrimp and Veggie based broth, shrimp and veggie won tons, bok choy, pork belly, ramen noodles, fish cake, and green onion
US$18.70
Hangover Ramen
Shrimp and Veggie based broth, shrimp tempura, egg, shrimp & veggie won tons, bok choy, pork belly, ramen noodles, fish cake, and green onion
US$20.90
Saimin Ramen
Shrimp and Veggie based broth, bok choy, pork belly, ramen noodles, fish cake, and green onion
US$16.50

Sashimi

Tuna (Maguro) Sashimi
US$26.40
Tuna Belly (Toro) Sashimi
US$44.00
Halibut (Hirame) Sashimi
US$28.60
Scallop (Hotate) Sashimi
US$22.00
Octopus (Tako) Sashimi
US$18.70
Albacore (Shiro) Sashimi
US$24.20
Shima Aji Sashimi
US$37.40
Yellowtail (Hamachi) Sashimi
US$25.30
Yt Belly Sashimi
US$31.90
Yt Jalapeno Sashimi
US$27.50
Unagi Sashimi
US$28.60
Salmon (Sake) Sashimi
US$22.00
Uni Sashimi
US$48.40

Salad

Tuna And Avo Salad
US$23.10
Green Salad
US$13.20
Seaweed Salad
US$8.80
Rainbow Sashimi Salad
US$24.20
Cucumber Salad
US$7.70

Salad Salmon

Seared Salmon Salad
US$22.00

Poke Bowls

Poke Bowl Tofu
US$20.90
Poke Bowl Salmon
White rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, hot yellow peppers, ginger, avocado, masago, seaweed, and garlic
US$22.00
Poke Bowl Yellowtail
White rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, hot yellow peppers, ginger, avocado, masago, seaweed, and garlic
US$24.20
Poke Bowl Rainbow
White rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, hot yellow peppers, ginger, avocado, masago, seaweed, and garlic
US$25.30
Poke Bowl Tuna
White rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, hot yellow peppers, ginger, avocado, masago, seaweed, and garlic
US$24.20

Specialty Roll

Beacons Roll
Tempura shishito peppers, cucumber, and avocado topped with tuna, house made su-miso sauce, and furikake
US$23.10
Kook
Coconut crusted shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, topped with seared albacore, spicy mayo, mango salsa
US$23.10
Protein
tuna, salmon, yellowtail, krab, avocado, soy paper and cucumber wrap, ponzu, togarashi, microgreens (wrapped in cucumber and soy paper- no rice)
US$25.30
Stone Steps
salmon skin, kaiware, gobo topped with salmon, ikura, white onion, ponzu sauce
US$22.00
Special Hawaiian
Krab, shrimp tempura, cucumber, and avocado topped with spicy tuna, tempura crunch, eel sauce, spicy mayo, scallions, masago, and sriracha
US$23.10
Spider Roll
US$19.80
Swamis
spicy tuna, cucumber, and gobo, kaeware, topped with seared albacore, fried garlic, spicy mayo
US$22.00
Caliente Coast Roll
US$22.00
Moonlight
Krab and avocado topped with yellowtail and thinly sliced jalapeno and lemon
US$22.00
Roma Roll
Fried tofu, beets and carrots, cucumber and avocado topped with tomato, crunchy garlic, and sweet miso sauce (vegan)
US$19.80
Naughty Or Nice
US$19.80
Crispy Rice
Deep fried rice patty topped with spicy tuna, spicy mayo, eel sauce, masago, and green onions
US$18.70
Ultimate Hamachi
Inside: tempura shrimp spicy tuna avo. Outside yellowtail jalapeño eel sauce spicy mayo and lemon
US$25.30
Dragon Roll
US$24.20
Ponto
asparagus and krab topped with salmon, green onion, bonito flakes, masago
US$22.00
Deluxe Veggie Roll
US$17.60
Sunset
spicy tuna, tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado, topped with seared scallops, ponzu, and truffle oil
US$24.20
Grandview
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado topped with salmon, eel sauce, fried onion, tempura crunch
US$20.90
Ready to order? Kerbside pickup, delivery and dine-in are all available.