Samurai – Japanese
Steaming baskets of delicate pork xiao long bao and golden, crisp crab rangoon set the stage for a multi-sensory journey where traditional Asian artistry meets modern culinary flair. The space hums with energy as the savory aroma of sizzling beef negimaki and rich snow crab bisque wafts through the air, perfectly complemented by the cool, clean precision of expertly prepared tuna sushi.
158, Wolf Road, Albany, NY, 12205 http://samuraialbany.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Samurai
Dairy-Free at Samurai
Samurai in Albany has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad, Hibachi Chicken and Hibachi Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Samurai
Samurai in Albany has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad, Hibachi Chicken and Hibachi Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Samurai
Samurai in Albany has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Miso Soup, California Roll and Seaweed Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Samurai
Samurai in Albany has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Fried Rice, Pork Xiao Long Bao and Sushi Sashimi Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Samurai
Samurai in Albany has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad and Jasmine Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Samurai
Samurai in Albany has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thai Basil Beef, Seaweed Salad and Hibachi Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Samurai
Samurai in Albany has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad, Hibachi Soup and Jasmine Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Samurai
Samurai in Albany has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad, Hibachi Soup and Hibachi Fried Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Samurai
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| House Fried Rice | 51.1 g | 51 g |
| Pork Xiao Long Bao | 23.4 g | 32.7 g |
| Sushi Sashimi Combo | 21.8 g | 20.2 g |
| Crab Rangoon | 17 g | 18.4 g |
| Side Spicy Mayo Sauce | 0 g | 18.3 g |
| Spicy Paitan Ramen Bowl | 13.2 g | 17.5 g |
| Snow Crab Bisque | 0 g | 16.6 g |
| Thai Basil Beef | 37.6 g | 16 g |
| NY Style Cheese Cake | 42.1 g | 11.3 g |
| Hibachi Chicken | 13.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
| Japanese Strawberry Soda | 13.4 g | 7.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Aged Tofu - $6.2: Fried tofu with dry fish flakes served with tempura sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Negimaki - $12.5: Scallions wrapped in thin sliced NY Strip Steak, served with teriyaki sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon - $9: Crab meat, celery, carrots and cream cheese wrap by wonton skin deep fried. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6.5: Steamed salty Japanese soy bean. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Xiao Long Bao - $8: Soup stuffed with pork dumpling (4 pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup and Salad
- Hibachi Soup - $3.5: Mushroom and fried onion with clear broth. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $4: Tofu and seaweed with soybean soup. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow Crab Bisque - $10.25: Lobster base broth, sherry and shredded snow crab meat. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $6.7: Shredded seaweed marinated with special sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi and Sashimi
- Tuna Sushi - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Sashimi - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll - $6: Regular or Spicy Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angry Dragon Roll - $17.55: Lobster tempura, spicy tuna, mango and cucumber wrapped with soy paper, spicy crab salad on top and eel sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Sashimi Combo - $30: 4 pcs of sushi, 8 pcs sashimi and 1 California roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Hibachi Chicken - $27: Served with hibachi soup and vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hibachi Filet Mignon - $38.75 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso Chicken - $24.5: Light Breading chicken breast w/ spicy tangy sauce & broccoli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Basil Beef - $20: Stir fried basil leaves, hot peppers assorted veg., scallions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodle and Rice
- House Fried Rice - $18: Chicken, beef, shrimp, vegetables with special sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai - $15: Rice noodle stir fry, egg, assorted veg in sweet and tangy sauce, top with ground peanuts Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Paitan Ramen Bowl - $17: Grilled chicken and shrimp, house made spicy oil, scallion, bean sprouts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hibachi Fried Rice - $9.2: Hibachi style egg and onion fried rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Spicy Mayo Sauce - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Desserts
- Tempura Ice Cream - $7.45 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- NY Style Cheese Cake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Hot Sake - $10.99
- Japanese Strawberry Soda - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Jasmine Tea - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Samurai
- Is Samurai dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Samurai has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad, Hibachi Chicken and Hibachi Soup.
- What can I eat at Samurai on a dairy-free diet?
- Seaweed Salad, Hibachi Chicken and Hibachi Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Samurai have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seaweed Salad and Hibachi Soup.
- Is Samurai gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Samurai?
- House Fried Rice, at roughly 51g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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