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 closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Takoyaki - $12: Octopus fritters Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burnt Ends Appetizer - $14: Smoked beef burnt ends Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen and Noodles
- Tonkotsu Ramen Kit - $18: Pork bone broth, Sun Noodles, traditional toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Brisket Ramen Kit - $20: Smoked brisket, Sun Noodles, savory broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Shio Ramen Kit - $19: Shrimp, salt-based broth, noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Ghidorah BBQ Udon Kit - $22: BBQ meats, udon noodles, signature sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Katsudon - $16: Deep fried pork cutlet, mirin/shiitake omelette, shredded cabbage, chili crunch, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ-Don - $15: BBQ beef rice bowl Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab Rice Bowl - $21: Fried soft shell crab, rice, toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bi Bim Skillet - $17: Korean-style mixed rice with vegetables and meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Bowl Bento - $28: Smoked wings, BBQ ribs, mac n cheese, potato salad, collard greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Ribs - $22: Smoked spare ribs with house BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mac n Cheese - $6: Creamy cheese sauce and pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $5: Housemade potato salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuzu Honey Cornbread - $4: Cornbread with yuzu and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
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
Restaurants near Kaiju
- Masuda Cafe — Japanese
- Uya Poke Bowl — Japanese
- Goten of Japan — Japanese
- Moshi Moshi — Japanese
- Yokohama Ramen — Japanese
- Osaka — Japanese
- UYA Poke Bowl — Japanese
- The Works Bakery Café — American
- Pasta e Basta — Italian
- Bueno Y Sano — Mexican
- Oriental Flavor — Chinese
- Uptown Tap & Grille — American
