Kaiju – Japanese
Kaiju pulses with a bold, playful energy where the smoky soul of American barbecue meets the refined comfort of Japanese street food. The air carries the enticing aroma of charred brisket and simmering dashi, inviting guests to dive into bowls of rich, smoke-infused ramen and plates of crispy, savory takoyaki. It is a vibrant culinary playground where traditional techniques are reimagined through a lens of smoke and fire, creating an experience that is both comforting and exhilarating.
30, Boltwood Walk +14134610405 http://kaiju-amherst.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Takoyaki - $12: Octopus fritters Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Burnt Ends Appetizer - $14: Smoked beef burnt ends Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Smoked Wings - $13: Smoked chicken wings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Edamame - $6: Steamed soybeans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
Ramen and Noodles
- Tonkotsu Ramen Kit - $18: Pork bone broth, Sun Noodles, traditional toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Smoked Brisket Ramen Kit - $20: Smoked brisket, Sun Noodles, savory broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Udon Mazemen - $17: Fresh udon noodles, onsen eggs, Szechuan sausage, bok choy, chili crunch, nori, carrot, black garlic oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Smoked Mushroom Udon Kit - $16: Smoked mushrooms, udon noodles, broth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Shrimp Shio Ramen Kit - $19: Shrimp, salt-based broth, noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- King Ghidorah BBQ Udon Kit - $22: BBQ meats, udon noodles, signature sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Rice Bowls
- Katsudon - $16: Deep fried pork cutlet, mirin/shiitake omelette, shredded cabbage, chili crunch, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- BBQ-Don - $15: BBQ beef rice bowl Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - $18: Fresh ahi tuna, rice, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Soft Shell Crab Rice Bowl - $21: Fried soft shell crab, rice, toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Rice Bowl - $14: Assorted seasonal vegetables, rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Bi Bim Skillet - $17: Korean-style mixed rice with vegetables and meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Main Courses
- Pan-Seared Scallops & Shrimp - $24: Scallops, shrimp, sticky rice, pickled shiitake, Szechuan sausage, garlic aioli, chili crunch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Super Bowl Bento - $28: Smoked wings, BBQ ribs, mac n cheese, potato salad, collard greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Ribs - $22: Smoked spare ribs with house BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Sides
- Mac n Cheese - $6: Creamy cheese sauce and pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Potato Salad - $5: Housemade potato salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Collard Greens - $5: Slow-cooked greens Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Yuzu Honey Cornbread - $4: Cornbread with yuzu and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Brownie with Chili Oil & Miso Caramel - $8: Chocolate brownie, chili oil, miso caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Japanese Sweets - $7: Assorted traditional Japanese treats Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Sake - $12: Japanese rice wine
- Craft Cocktails - $14: Assorted seasonal cocktails