Kusshi Downtown Bethesda Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Kusshi Downtown Bethesda, where culinary tradition meets modern flavors in a casual, welcoming environment. This beloved ramen bar specializes in a diverse menu that caters to all palates, including pescatarian, vegan, and numerous vegetarian options.
The standout dishes include the seared fatty salmon belly and the very fresh sushi rolls, which leave diners raving about their exquisite taste and generous portions. Be sure to indulge in the crispy chicken katsu, paired with expertly crafted Japanese sides.
As the sun sets, the atmosphere buzzes with a moderate noise level, making it a perfect spot for families and groups alike. With outdoor seating available and a dedicated happy hour, Kusshi is both a casual dining haven and a community hub for sushi enthusiasts.
Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, Kusshi Downtown Bethesda promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
Starters Soups Salads
Pork Gyoza
six pieces minced pork dumpling ponzu sauce
Shrimp Shumai
eight pieces minced shrimp dumpling ponzu sauce
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Appetizer
tempura battered shrimp (2pc) seasonal assorted vegetables
Spicy Rock Shrimp
tempura battered creamy spicy aioli scallion
Edamame
soy beans steamed with sea salt or sauteed with sesame oil and spicy seasoning
Kusshi Wings
double-fried chicken spicy chili sauce sesame seeds
Kusshi Seared Fatty Salmon Belly
2 pieces of seared salmon fatty salmon belly with house searing sauce
Yakitori
marinated chicken thighs scallion teriyaki sauce 2 skewers
Takoyaki
fried octopus ball kewpie mayo okonomoyaki sauce bonito flake
Shishito Peppers
sauted sesame oil togarashi Japanese spice mix
Kusshi Tartare
seasoned bluefin tuna or wagyu beef cucumber masago ponzu sauce
Vegetable Gyoza
tofu edamame shiitake muishroom ponzu sauce
Agedashi Tofu
fried silken tofu scallion bonito flake dashi broth
Soft Shell Crab Tempura
tempura battered dashi broth
Miso Soup
Clam Miso
Sashimi Salad
House Salad
Seaweed Salad
shredded seaweed sesame vinaigrette
Japanese Pickles
assortment of pickled vegetables
Ahi Tuna Salad
Yakisoba
stir-fried soba noodles carrots cabbage onion tangy soba sauce
Ramen
corn scallion bamboo nori woodear mushroom bean sprouts lava egg with pork based broth
Vegan Ramen
kale noodles tofu bok choy corn scallion bamboo nori woodear mushroom bean sprout vegan broth base
Udon Noodle Soup
kakejiru broth enoki mushroom bok choy kamaboko (fish cake) boiled egg corn seasoned vegetables
Kusshi Noodles
stir fried udon seasonal mixed vegetables chicken shrimp beef spicy drunken noodle sauce
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Dinner
tempura battered tiger prawns (4pc) assorted seasonal vegetables dashi koshikari rice
Chicken Teriyaki
stir-fried chicken seasonal vegetables teriyaki sauce koshikari rice
Chicken Katsu
deep-fried panko breaded cutlet katsu sauce Japanese coleslaw koshikari rice
Pork Katsu
deep-fried panko breaded cutlet katsu sauce Japanese coleslaw koshikari rice
Katsu Curry
deep-fried panko breaded mild Japanese curry carrot potato seasonal Japanese pickle koshikari rice
Salmon Teriyaki
grilled salmon filet seasonal vegetables teriyaki sauce koshikari rice
Shrimp Teriyaki
stir-fried shrimp seasonal vegetables teriayki sauce koshikari rice
Green Tea Soba with Sashimi
Green Tea Soba with Tempura
Hamachi Kama
Miso Seabass
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken seasonal veggies egg
Beef Fried Rice
beef seasonal veggies egg
Shrimp Fried Rice
shrimp seasonal veggies egg
Combo Fried Rice
chicken shrimp seasonal veggies egg
Chicken Katsu Don
fried chicken katsu egg white onion scallion japanese pickles donburi sauce koshikari rice
Pork Katsu Don
fried pork katsu egg white onion scallion japanese pickles donburi sauce koshikari rice
Oyako Don Chicken
sauteed chicken egg white onion scallion japanese pickles donburi sauce koshikari rice
Gyu Don Beef
sauteed brisket egg white onion scallion japanese pickles donburi sauce koshikari rice
Kitchen Entrees
Specialty Rolls
Bethesda
tuna salmon avocado
Crunchy
kani crab shrimp masago cucumber tempura crunch eel sauce
Baltimore
avocado lump crab meat old bay seasoning
Hanaro
kani crab avocado freshwater eel eel sauce wasabi aioli
Maryland
kani crab avocado spicy tuna wasabi aioli
Nationals
spicy tuna cucumber yellowtail tobiko eel sauce
Spider
softshell crab tempura masago avocado cucumber eel sauce
Rainbow
kani crab avocado tuna salmon yellowtail
Volcano
kani crab freshwater eel cream cheese avocado masago spicy mayo eel sauce tempura fried
Chesapeake
lump crab meat Old Bay avocado yellowtail jalapeno cilantro
Tiger
shrimp tempura avocado eel tempura spicy mayo eel sauce
Firecracker
spicy tuna salmon spicy kani crab tempura crunch spicy mayo
Spicy Mango
shrimp tempura avocado spicy tuna mango pineapple sauce
Phoenix
shrimp tempura avocado spicy tuna masago spicy mayo deep fried shredded sweet potato
Dragon
kani crab avocado tobiko freshwater eel eel sauce nori
Cherry Blossom
tuna yellowtail salmon masago avocado wasabi aioli seaweed salad
Seared Yellowtail
spicy tuna scallion seared yellowtail jalapeno sriracha sauce cucumber
Ruby
spicy tuna avocado yellowtail tuna tempura crunch spicy mayo
Lava
yellowtail kani crab tempura scallop shrimp smoked salmon avocado tempura crunch kewpie mayo spicy sauce seared
Samurai
lump crab meat salmon skin cucumber smoked salmon furikake eel sauce wasabi aioli
Ovi
marinated salmon avocado sesame oil furikaki seared salmon belly ikura cilantro seared sauce
Crazy Toro
marinated bluefin tuna otoro scallion cucumber shiso caviar kizami wasabi
Got Beef
katsu a5 wagyu seared a5 wagyu mushroom avocado kewpie mayo kizami wasabi tobiko
Norfolk
lobster diced soft-shell crab avocado spicy mayo
Avocado & Cucumber Roll
Sweet Potato Tempura Roll
California Roll Masago Kani Crab
California Roll Masago Real Crab
Baked Creamy California Roll
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Philly Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Tuna & Avocado Roll
Tuna Roll
Spicy Salmon Roll
Salmon Avocado Roll
Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Roll
Salmon Skin Roll
Salmon Roll
Yellowtail & Scallion Roll
Yellowtail & Jalapeno Roll
Spicy Scallop Roll
Steamed Shrimp & Avocado Roll
Eel & Cucumber Roll
Avocado Roll
Asparagus Roll
Shiitake Mushroom Roll
Cucumber Roll
Kanpyo Roll (Calaba Gourd)
Oshinko Roll (Pickled Radish Roll)
Vegetable Tempura Roll
Vegetable Roll
Yamagobo Roll (Pickled Burdock)
Traditional Maki Rolls
A La Carte
Salmon
Tuna
maguro
Yellowtail
hamachi
Scallop
hotate
Surf Clam
hokkigai
Freshwater Eel
unagi
Tofu Pocket
inari
Egg Omelet
tamago
Mackerel
saba
Shrimp
ebi
Octopus
tako
Flying FIsh Roe
tobiko
Smelt Roe
masago
Salmon Roe
ikura
Albacore Tuna
bincho maguro
Sea Bream
madai
Smoked Salmon
Sweet Shrimp
amai ebi
Kona Amberjack
kanpachi
Squid
ika
Fatty Salmon Belly
sake toro
Yellowtail Belly
Sea Urchin
uni
Medium Fatty Tuna
chutoro
Super Fatty Tuna
otoro
Wagyu Steak
A5 Japanese Steak
Chirashi Sashimi Selection
chef selection ginger japanese pickles wasabi sushi rice
Nigiri Sampler
thinly sliced seasonal fish assortment sushi rice no substitutions
Sashimi Sampler
chef's selection no substitutions
88 Sampler
8 piece nigiri 8 piece sashimi chef selection no substitutions
Vegetarian Sampler
vegetarian nigiri vegetarian maki roll tofu pocket chef assortment
Sake Don Salmon
salmon sashimi ginger japanese pickles wasabi sushi rice
Unagi Don Freshwater Eel
seared fresh water eel ginger japanese pickles wasabi sushi rice
Tekka Don Tuna
tuna sashimi ginger japanese pickles wasabi sushi rice
Hamachi Don Yellowtail
Sushi Entrees
Desserts Drinks
Mochidoki Ice Cream
Artisan Ice Cream Stuffed Mochi 3 pieces
Tempura Ice Cream
Moshi Tea (Sparkling Tea)
Moshi is made with REAL fruit juices and brewed teas, is All Natural, Preservative Free, Non Gmo, Gluten Free, OU Kosher Certified, and sweetened w/ Organic Cane Sugar
Coke Can
Diet Coke Can
Ginger Ale Can
Sprite Can
Ramune
Pelligrino Sparkling Water
Fiji Still Water Large
Water Bottle
Plain Udon Noodle
Plain Ramen Noodle
Rice
Side Japanese Pickles
Side Spicy Mayo
Side Eel Sauce
Side Sriracha
Side Fresh Wasabi
Extra Sushi Ginger
Ponzu Sauce
Kizami Wasabi
Sides
Sushi Boats
Sashimi Boat (72pc)
Nigiri Boat (60pc)
Sashimi & Nigiri Boat (64pc)
Kusshi Speed Boat (60pc)
18pc sashimi 12pc nigiri Maryland Roll Baltimore Roll Crunchy Roll Bethesda Roll
Kusshi Row Boat (76pc)
18pc sashimi 15pc nigiri 4pc Kusshi Seared Salmon Belly Nigiri Firecracker Roll Volcano Roll California Maki Roll Shrimp Tempura Roll Rainbow Roll Spicy Tuna Maki Roll
Kusshi 4ft Yacht
Chef's selection of nigiri, sashimi, and maki rolls