Our menu: hand rolls (temaki) & Japanese specialties
Our obsession: perfection on the plate.
At DOKI DOKI, each hand roll (or temaki in Japanese) is rolled by hand, right before your eyes: a crisp sheet of nori from the Ariake Sea, warm, vinegared Japanese short-grain rice, and ultra-fresh raw fish selected each morning. A Japanese culinary experience that’s accessible and fun.
The Art of the Hand Roll (Temaki)
Unlike traditional maki, which is rolled on a mat and then sliced, a hand roll is shaped by hand into a single cone or cylinder. It is served immediately—the moment it leaves the chef’s hands—to preserve the crispness of the nori when paired with warm rice. It is eaten with the fingers, without chopsticks.
DID YOU KNOW? Temaki (手巻き) literally means “hand-rolled” in Japanese.
Three ingredients, zero compromises
Nori sheets
Sourced from the Ariake Sea in southern Japan: rare minerality and an incomparable crunchy, smoky flavor.
Rice
High-quality Japanese short-grain rice, served warm and seasoned with vinegar, wrapped in seaweed at the last moment to create a melt-in-your-mouth/crunchy contrast.
Fish & Shellfish
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, lobster, crab: freshness guaranteed and partnerships with sustainable producers.
The Map
Signature Handrolls
Toro Premium
Melt-in-your-mouth tuna belly, warm vinegared rice, Ariake nori, a dab of fresh wasabi.
Shiso Roll (vegetarian)
Avocado, shiso leaf, toasted sesame seeds: our signature vegetarian dish.
Salmon Hand Roll
Ultra-fresh salmon, chives, homemade sauce, crispy nori.
Tartares & Appetizers
Tuna Tartare
Line-caught bluefin tuna, trout roe, sesame seeds, chives, ponzu sauce.
Salmon Tartare
Salmon, avocado, sesame oil, scallions, lime.
Edamame with Seaweed Salt
Warm soybeans, seaweed salt, sansho pepper.
Desserts
Homemade Mochi
Homemade mochi, with flavors that change with the seasons.
No-Bake Cheesecake
Creamy and indulgent, on a black sesame shortcrust base.
Strawberry Daifuku
Soft strawberry daifuku.
Beverages & Sake
Sake
A selection of Japanese sakes, from junmai to daiginjo.
Japanese Teas
Sencha, hojicha, genmaicha—served hot or iced.
Signature Cocktails
Original designs with Japanese touches.
Prices are approximate; the menu varies depending on availability and the restaurant.
Veggie, gluten-free: we'll make it work
At DOKI DOKI, each hand roll (or temaki in Japanese) is rolled by hand, right before your eyes: a crisp sheet of nori from the Ariake Sea, warm, vinegared Japanese short-grain rice, and ultra-fresh raw fish selected each morning. A Japanese culinary experience that’s accessible and fun.
FAQ
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1. What is the difference between a handroll (temaki) and a maki?
Maki is rolled on a mat and then sliced; hand rolls (temaki) are rolled by hand into a single roll, served immediately so the nori stays crisp, and eaten with the fingers.
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2. Is your fish fresh?
Yes: daily deliveries, carefully selected fish, and partnerships with sustainable producers.
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3. Do you have any vegetarian dishes?
Yes, there are several vegetarian hand rolls, such as the Shiso Roll (avocado, shiso, toasted sesame seeds).
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4. Can you eat gluten-free at DOKI DOKI?
Several recipes can be adapted—for example, by using gluten-free soy sauce—so be sure to ask for it at restaurants.
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5. How do you eat a hand roll?
Eat it with your fingers as soon as it's served: that's when the contrast between the crispy nori and the warm rice is just right.