Watami Sushi – Japanese
Watami Sushi captures the lively spirit of a traditional izakaya, where the air is filled with the savory aroma of grilled yakitori and the inviting warmth of perfectly steamed gyoza. Guests are treated to a vibrant tapestry of textures, from the delicate, golden crunch of soft shell crab and tempura to the comforting silkiness of agedashi tofu, creating a dining experience that celebrates the art of the Japanese appetizer.
1912 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis IN 46220 https://watamisushiin.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its massive menu and creative presentations, guests love the "wooden step" roll displays and standout dishes include the Broad Ripple roll, classic gyoza, and crab rangoon. Reviewers highlight the pleasant, quiet atmosphere and the rare option for outdoor dining, noting that the staff provides attentive service that makes it a welcoming spot for both family outings and date nights. Diners also praise the wide variety of seafood options ranging from lobster to squid, often pairing their meal with a well-priced selection of beers.
Menu
- Crab Rangoon - $5.95: Deep fried dumpling with crab meat, onions, and cream cheese. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Edamame - $4.95: Steamed soy bean with 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
- Yakitori - $5.99: Chicken and veggies skewered with teriyaki sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Gyoza - $5.5: Fried or Steamed Pot Stickers, served with gyoza sauce. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Soft Shell Crab - $7.99: Deep fried soft shell crab with ponzu sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Shumai - $5.5: Fried shrimp dumplings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Tempura Appetizer - $6.99: Assorted vegetable bottled deep fried. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Ika Karage - $7.99: Japanese style deep fried squid rings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Tempura Appetizer - $8.99: Lightly battered fried shrimp and veggies. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Agedashi Tofu - $5.99: Deep fried tofu with tempura sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Hamachi Kama - $13.99: The thin of yellowtail fish grilled with ponzu sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, TLC
- Chicken Nugget - $7.99: Crispy chicken with tonkatsu sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Rock Shrimp - $9.99: Deep fried shrimp with spicy creamy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spring Rolls - $4.99: Japanese vegetables and pork. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tako Su - $7.95: Octopus with chef's special sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, TLC
- Sunomono - $7.95: Assorted raw fish cucumber with chef's special sauce. 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
- Yellowtail with Jalapeno - $10.95: 5 pcs yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno with chef's special sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food
- Sushi Appetizer - $6.95: 4 pcs chef's choice of fish over rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Sashimi Appetizer - $9.95: 8 pcs of assorted raw 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, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pepper Tuna - $10.95: Seared fresh tuna and ground pepper with ponzu sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach
- Grilled Wasabi Tuna - $10.95: Sliced fresh tuna with wasabi sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, TLC
- Beef Tataki - $10.95: Seared beef sliced and ground pepper with ponzu sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Clear Soup - $2.5: Chicken broth with slices mushrooms. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Seafood Hot and Sour Soup - $5.95: Shrimp, crab, and tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Miso Soup - $2.5: Shiitake mushroom soy bean paste with seaweed tofu and scallions. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Toss Salad - $2.5: Green lettuces with house ginger dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Pegan
- Seaweed Salad - $4.5: Sesame marinated mixed seaweed. 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
- Avocado Salad - $4.5: House salad topped with avocado, served with ginger dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Tempura Dinner (Vegetable) - $9.95: Battered fried to perfectly crispy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Teriyaki Dinner (Vegetable) - $11.95: Japanese delicious sauce with assorted fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Nabe Yaki Udon - $11.95: Japanese wheat noodles with chicken, egg, and veggies in broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Shogun Crispy Chicken - $12.95: Light breaded chicken deep fried with spicy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tempura Udon - $11.95: Japanese noodles in the broth with shrimp tempura on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Cutlet - $13.95: Breaded chicken deep fried with special sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vegetables Teppanyaki - $11.95: A selection of fresh vegetables. No shrimp. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Chicken Teppanyaki (Full) - $14.95: Succulent boneless chicken marinated in house teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- New York Strip Steak Teppanyaki (Full) - $17.95: Selected aged New York steak, grilled to perfection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Filet Mignon Teppanyaki - $20.95: Hand selected and properly aged. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Teppanyaki - $18.95: Two salmon filets prepared with teriyaki sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Scallops Teppanyaki - $18.95: Tender succulent scallops. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Teppanyaki (Full) - $17.95: The most favored shrimp you'll ever taste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lobster Love Teppanyaki - $29.95: Mouth watering lobster tail. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Geisha Special Teppanyaki - $22.95: New York steak, shrimp, and chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Samural Special Teppanyaki - $24.95: Filet mignon, shrimp, and chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore
- Seafood Deluxe Teppanyaki - $28.95: Lobster tail, shrimp, and scallop. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Watami Deluxe for Two Teppanyaki - $39.95: Steak, chicken, shrimp, and scallops. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore
- Salmon Sushi - $4.25: 2 Pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Raw-Food
- Tuna Sushi - $4.25: 2 Pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Yellowtail Sushi - $4.25: 2 Pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food, TLC
- Fresh Water Eel Sushi - $5.5: 2 Pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Salmon Roll - $4.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $4.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Rainbow Roll - $8.95: California rolls topped with different colors of raw fish. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Shrimp Tempura Roll - $5.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Watami Roll - $12.95: Crab meat tempura inside topped with pepper tuna and avocado. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- American Dream Roll - $12.95: Rock shrimp tempura inside, topped with spicy lobster and spicy crabmeat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Volcano Roll - $13.95: Salmon, tuna, avocado inside and spicy lobster, spicy crab on the top. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Fried Ice Cream - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian