Ten – Japanese
Ten invites guests into a serene, minimalist space where the art of Japanese cuisine is celebrated through meticulously plated dishes and bold, clean flavors. Diners can savor the smoky richness of torched mackerel and the velvety decadence of monkfish liver before diving into the golden, airy crunch of lobster tempura. The experience culminates in the comforting warmth of steaming udon and deep, savory miso, offering a sophisticated journey through Japan’s most cherished culinary textures.
120 East Main Street, Charlottesville VA 22902 https://ten-sushi.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, gluten-free, halal, 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, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, aip, renal, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the exceptional fish quality and generous portions, frequently highlighting the fresh, savory flavors of the TEN Hamachi and Miso Sea Bass. Celebrated for its romantic and upscale atmosphere, guests love the impressive sake list and standout dishes like the Lobster Tempura and Tiger Prawns. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, attentive service, often noting that the knowledgeable staff helps create a stunning dining experience perfect for foodies.
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame - $8: young soy beans, sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Gyoza - $10: pork and ginger dumplings, soy, chili crisp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sunomono - $16: choice of snow crab, octopus, scallop or yellowtail, house oshinko, seaweed, ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Aburi Saba - $10: lightly broiled Japanese mackerel, house oshinko, su miso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, TLC
- Ankimo - $14: gently poached monkfish liver, shiso, house oshinko, ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
Soups
- Aka Dashi Miso - $7: red miso, tofu, nameko mushroom, and scallion Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Udon - $9: noodles, tempura crunch, nori, japanese soy broth Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
Salads
- Seaweed Salad - $8: hiyashi wakame Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Ten Salad - $13: organic field greens, radish, cucumber, pine nuts, ginger dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Tempura
- Lobster Tempura - $23: sweet aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tiger Shrimp Tempura - $20: spicy aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Avocado Tempura - $13: sweet aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cuttlefish Tempura - $17: korean chili and sesame cream reduction Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rock Shrimp Tempura - $18: spicy and sweet wasabi aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Skewers
- Harami Skewer - $20: wagyu steak with choice of wasabi, garlic, or miso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
- Yakitori - $10: chicken with choice of teriyaki, spicy yuzu or spicy honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Harami Trio - $28: three wagyu skirt steak skewers: wasabi, garlic, and miso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Tori Trio - $15: three chicken skewers: teriyaki, spicy yuzu, and honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Chef Recommendations
- Wagyu Tenderloin - $48: truffle herb wasabi butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Miso Sea Bass - $28: saikyo miso marinade, baby bok choi, cilantro dashi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC
- Chirashi - $34: assorted sashimi over sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Ten Hamachi - $20: lightly seared yellowtail sashimi, ponzu butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food
- Poke Don - $26: diced tuna, avocado, sushi rice, soy sesame sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Rolls
- Kani Avocado Roll - $14: snow crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Ebi Tempura Roll - $14: shrimp tempura, scallion, wasabi tobiko, spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Soft Shell Crab Roll - $14: soft shell crab, shiso, avocado, cucumber, kaiware, sweet aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Japanese Wagyu Beef Roll - $22: kalbi marinated wagyu, avocado, lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Wasabi Roll - $14: tuna, cucumber, kizami, creamy wasabi, wasabi tobiko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Avocado Roll - $7: avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Tiger Roll - $14: tiger prawn, avocado, cucumber, crunch, tobiko, unagi, spicy sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hotate Roll - $14: spicy scallop, avocado, scallion, cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Negi Toro Roll - $11: toro and scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Ume Shiso Kyuri Roll - $8: sour plum, shiso, cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Shiitake Roll - $7: shiitake mushroom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Maguro Karai Honey Roll - $14: tuna, scallion, spicy honey sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Stella Blue Crab Roll - $17: blue crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko, sweet aioli, old bay Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spicy Toro Roll - $20: chu toro, avocado, pickled jalepeno, crunch, spicy sauces, tobiko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Dragon Roll - $18: fresh water eel, tamago, avocado, shiso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rainbow Roll - $19: kani avocado roll topped with sashimi, avocado, and tobiko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food
- Cucumber Roll - $7: cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Sake Roll - $15: salmon, avocado, pickled jalapeno, kewpie, crunch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Teka Maki - $8: tuna Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food
- Unagi Sansho Roll - $9: fresh water eel, japanese peppercorns, unagi sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Yasai Maki - $9: local greens, burdock, shiitake, avocado, cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Sushi & Sashimi
- Maguro (Tuna) - $7: red meat fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Oh Toro - $9: super rich marbled tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sake (Salmon) - $7: red meat fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chu Toro - $8: marbled tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Hamachi (Yellowtail) - $6: white meat fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Hawaiian Walu - $6: escolar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Detox, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Suzuki - $7: atlantic coast striped bass Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Madai - $7: Japanese snapper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Tako - $6: steamed octopus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Unagi - $7: broiled fresh water eel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Warm Chocolate Cake - $8: vanilla ice cream, matcha powder, chocolate crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mochi Ice Cream - $6: green tea Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Sparkling Ten Cocktail - $14: sparkling wine, hendrick’s, elderflower liqueur, aloe
- Pomegranate Sour - $15: roku gin, pama, lemon, hibiscus simple
- Ten Martini - $15: local Cirrus vodka, saké, aloe
- Sapporo Beer - $14: 20oz lager
- Asahi Super Dry - $8: japanese lager