Sumiya Menu
Sumiya, a Japanese restaurant in Santa Clara, offers a cozy atmosphere perfect for dining with friends and family. Specializing in authentic yakitori skewers, Sumiya boasts perfectly cooked and flavorful dishes like Nagoya style calamari and Grilled Saba. The menu also includes a variety of sides and small plates, such as Mi thigh and Gyutan beef tongue. The service, although friendly, can be a bit slow during busy times. The casual and rustic interior adds to the traditional izakaya vibe, making for a unique dining experience. While not the most budget-friendly option, the quality of food at Sumiya makes it worth a visit. Be sure to arrive early or join the waitlist, as the restaurant tends to fill up quickly. Sumiya truly stands out for its top-notch yakitori and inviting ambiance.
Yakitori Bento
Yakitori Bento A (Lunch)
Set of 3 chicken skewers (chicken thigh, garlic wings & breast tender) on top of poached egg rice, one choice of appetizer & one choice of salad dressing for a fresh salad.
Yakitori Bento B (Lunch)
Set of 3 combination skewers (chicken thigh, pork belly & beef short rib) on top of poached egg rice, one choice of appetizer & one choice of salad dressing for a fresh salad.
Negi-Tan Skewers Bento (Lunch)
3 premium beef tongue skewers (with green onion sauce) on top of poached egg rice, one choice of appetizer & one choice of salad dressing for a fresh salad.
Negi-Buta Skewers Bento (Lunch)
3 pork belly skewers (with green onion sauce) on top of poached egg rice, one choice of appetizer & one choice of salad dressing for a fresh salad.
Yakitori Don Bento (Lunch)
2 skewers of charcoal grilled chicken thigh meat with poached egg, lettuce, green onion, and seaweed over rice. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
Kalbi Don Bento (Lunch)
2 skewers of charcoal grilled beef short rib with poached egg, kimchi, green onion, and dry seaweed over rice. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
Oyako Don Bento (Lunch)
Charcoal flavored chicken, egg, onion and shiitake mushroom simmered with soy based broth and served over rice. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
Chicken Katsu Don Bento (Lunch)
Fried chicken cutlet, egg, onion and shiitake mushroom simmered with soy based sauce and served over rice. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
Karaage Don Bento (Lunch)
Onion sauce marinated fried chicken karaage over lettuce bedded rice with white onion and green onion. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
Teriyaki Chicken Don Bento (Lunch)
Teriyaki chicken with poached egg, lettuce, mayo, green onion, dry seaweed and sesame seed over rice. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
Soboro Don Bento (Lunch)
Flavored ground chicken over rice with poached egg, cucumber, red ginger, green onion, and dry seaweed. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
Buta Kimuchi Don Bento (Lunch)
Stir-fried pork slices and kimchi with mayo, green onion and dry seaweed served over rice. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
Shoga Yaki Don Bento (Lunch)
Stir-fried pork slices, onion, carrot and green onion with soy based ginger sauce over rice. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
Chashu Don Bento (Lunch)
Pork chashu slices with poached egg, mayo, sesame seed, green onion and seaweed over cabbage bedded rice. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
Gyusuji Don Bento (Lunch)
Salmon Ikura Don Bento (Lunch)
Seared fresh raw salmon slices and salmon roes over rice with sweet miso sauce with vegetables and dry seaweed. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
White Tuna Don Bento (Lunch)
Seared raw albacore sashimi with soy sauce and vegetables over rice. Comes with one choice of appetizer and a small salad.
Yakiniku Don Bento (Lunch)
Thinly sliced beef stir-fried with miso-based yakiniku sauce. Comes with romaine lettuce, kimchi, poached egg, sesame seed, chives, green onion, and dried seaweed.
Donburi Bento
Noodle, Soup & Rice
Gaku Udon
Hot udon noodle soup with thick chicken broth (paitan) garnished with a slice of pork kakuni and green onion.
Hot Udon
Hot udon noodle soup with tempura flakes, seaweed, fishcake and green onion
Ontama Rice
Poached egg on top of rice with yakitori sauce, green onion & dry seaweed
Rice
Plain rice for one
Paitan Ramen
Hot ramen noodle soup with thick chicken broth (paitan) garnished with a slice of pork chashu, hard boiled egg, woodear mushroom, menma (bamboo shoots), and green onion.
Fresh Green Salad - Small (Serves 1-2)
House salad with spring mix, romaine lettuce and daikon (topping varies) with your choice of salad dressing.
Fresh Green Salad - Large (Serves 3-4)
House salad with spring mix, romaine lettuce and daikon (topping varies) with your choice of salad dressing.
Salad
Salad Dressing To Go
Creamy Wasabi Dressing To Go - 0.5 oz (Bento Salad Size)
Wasabi flavored creamy french dressing.
Creamy Wasabi Dressing To Go - 3 oz (3-4 servings)
Wasabi flavored creamy french dressing.
Creamy Wasabi Dressing To Go - 12 oz
Wasabi flavored creamy french dressing.
Shiitake Dressing To Go - 0.5 oz (Bento Salad Size)
Soy sauce based Sumiya house salad dressing with shiitake mushroom, tomatoes, and onions.
Shiitake Dressing To Go - 3 oz (3-4 servings)
Soy sauce based Sumiya house salad dressing with shiitake mushroom, tomatoes, and onions.
Shiitake Dressing To Go - 12 oz
Soy sauce based Sumiya house salad dressing with shiitake mushroom, tomatoes, and onions.
Sumiya Ponzu - 0.5 oz (Bento Salad Size)
House made ponzu sauce made from fresh Yuzu citrus juice and bonito dashi.
Sumiya Ponzu - 3 oz (3-4 servings)
House made ponzu sauce made from fresh Yuzu citrus juice and bonito dashi.
Sumiya Ponzu - 12 oz
House made ponzu sauce made from fresh Yuzu citrus juice and bonito dashi.
Ume Miso Dressing - 0.5 oz (Bento Salad Size)
Miso based dressing with Kishu Umeboshi (special sour plum) and sesame oil flavors.
Ume Miso Dressing - 3 oz (3-4 servings)
Miso based dressing with Kishu Umeboshi (special sour plum) and sesame oil flavors.
Ume Miso Dressing - 12 oz
Miso based dressing with Kishu Umeboshi (special sour plum) and sesame oil flavors.
Yuzu Citrus Dressing To Go - 0.5 oz (Bento Salad Size)
Refreshing Yuzu citrus flavored dressing mixed with plum wine and a hint of Yuzu kosho (Yuzu flavored pepper seasoning).
Yuzu Citrus Dressing To Go - 3 oz (3-4 servings)
Refreshing Yuzu citrus flavored dressing mixed with plum wine and a hint of Yuzu kosho (Yuzu flavored pepper seasoning).
Yuzu Citrus Dressing To Go - 12 oz
Refreshing Yuzu citrus flavored dressing mixed with plum wine and a hint of Yuzu kosho (Yuzu flavored pepper seasoning).
Salmon Tataki
Seared fresh salmon sashimi with garlic ginger ponzu sauce. Seared raw fish dishes and cold vegetable dishes.
Takowasa
Chopped raw octopus marinated with wasabi sauce. Seared raw fish dishes and cold vegetable dishes.
Tomato Carpaccio
Cold tomato slices with garlic bits, shiso leaves, onions and balsamic ponzu. Seared raw fish dishes and cold vegetable dishes.
White Tuna Tataki
Seared albacore sashimi with garlic ginger ponzu sauce. Seared raw fish dishes and cold vegetable dishes.
Appetizer Cold Dishes
Appetizers Hot Dishes
Edamame
Lightly salted boiled soy beans.
Buta Kimchi
Sauteed pork slices with kimchi, mayo, green onion and dry seaweed.
Gobo Fries
Seasoned fried gobo (burdock roots).
Karaage Tatsuta Age
Fried chicken thigh meat.
Sumiya Potato Fries
Seasoned fried potatoes.
Yurinchi
Fried chicken thigh meat with green onion sauce.
Nagoya Style Calamari
Sweet and peppered fried calamari.
Nankotsu Fries
Fried chicken knee cartilages.
Pote-Mochi
2 pieces of potato with yakitori sauce outside and melted Mozzarella cheese inside.
Appetizer Deep-Fry
Other Grill Items
Jagabata
Grilled potatoes with garlic butter. Non-skewer charcoal grill items.
Jumbo Pork Sausage
2 skewers. Jumbo pork sausages grilled on charcoal.
Yaki Onigiri
Soy sauce flavored grilled rice ball. Non-skewer charcoal grill items.
Ika Sugata Yaki
Charcoal grilled squid. Non-skewer charcoal grill items.
Grilled Saba
Charcoal grilled saba mackerel.
MI Thigh
2 skewers per order.
SASAMI Breast Tender
2 skewers per order.
TEBA Wing
2 skewers per order.
TSUKUNE Meatball
2 skewers per order. Sauce only.
SUNAGIMO Gizzard
2 skewers per order.
NANKOTSU Knee Cartilage
2 skewers per order. Salt only.
HATSU Hearts
2 skewers per order.
KAWA Skin
2 skewers per order.
KIMO Liver
2 skewers per order.
Chicken Skewers
Pork, Duck & Beef Skewers
BUTABARA Pork Belly
2 skewers per order. Salt only.
GYUTAN Beef Tongue
Premium center cut beef tongue. 2 skewers per order. Salt only.
KALBI Beef Short Rib
American Wagyu Short Rib. 2 skewers per order.
KAMO Duck Breast
Duck breast skewer with green onion. 2 skewers per order. Salt only.
CHERRY TOMATOES
2 skewers per order. Salt only.
SHIITAKE Shiitake Mushroom
2 skewers per order.
SHISHITO Japanese Green Pepper
2 skewers per order. With bonito flakes.
ERINGI King Oyster Mushroom
2 skewers per order. With garlic butter.
ATSUAGE Fried Tofu
Fried tofu skewers with ginger, green onion, bonito flakes & soy sauce (2 skewers per order)
Vegetable Skewers
Seafood Sekwers
HOTATE Scallops
Scallops skewers with wasabi (2 skewers per order)
EBI Shrimp
Madagascar Rouge shrimp skewers (2 skewers per order)
SAKE Fresh Salmon
Fresh salmon skewers with yuzu mayo sauce (2 skewers per order)
