Mon Sushi is a Japanese restaurant at 364 Ballards Lane in North Finchley. Its small, simple dining room puts the focus on freshly prepared food, with lunch and dinner service covering both individual orders and larger shared selections.
Sushi sets combine nigiri, sashimi, hosomaki and larger rolls around salmon, tuna, vegetables and other fillings. Chef’s selections make it easier to explore several cuts and preparations, while vegetable sets provide a complete meat free alternative.
Ramen, tempura, gyoza and poke bowls broaden the choice beyond raw fish. The chicken miso ramen uses a broth simmered for several hours, and cooked seafood or vegetable dishes give the table contrasting warmth and texture.
Food is made to order, so the experience rewards a little patience and a shared approach. Mon Sushi suits diners looking for carefully handled Japanese favourites in an independent neighbourhood restaurant rather than a fast moving chain.
Address: 364 Ballards Lane, North Finchley, London N12 0EE, England
Mon Sushi Menu
Appetizers
Spicy Edamame (V)
(5 Pieces)
Edamame (V)
Prawn Tempura
Agedashi Tofu
Pumpkin Korokke
Veg Tempura
Takoyaki
Chicken Yakitori
Aubergine Karaage
Chicken Karaage
Salmon Crispy Bites
Pan-Fried Gyoza (Veg/Chicken/Prawn)
Tartare
Served with Ponzu Dressing, Wasabi Salsa, Truffle Yuzu Miso, Prawn Crackers
Salmon Tartare
With Tomato Salsa, Fried Onion
Tuna Tartare
Served with Ponzu Dressing, Pickled Red Onion, Prawn Crackers
Yellowtail Tartare
Served with Ponzu Dressing, Wasabi Salsa, Truffle Yuzu Miso, Prawn Crackers
Nigiri
Salmon
Tuna
Chutoro
Otoro
Cooked Prawn
Scallop
Eel
Tamago (V)
Avocado (V)
Sashimi
Salmon
Tuna
Yellowtail
Mackerel
Semi Fatty Tuna
Fatty Tuna
Akami Lean Bluefin Tuna
Carpaccio
Salmon Carpaccio
Slices, Yuzu Chilli Dressing, Masago Arare, Jalapeno & Spring Onion
Yellowtail Carpaccio
Slices, Truffle Ponzu Dressing, Jalapeno, Daikon & Spring Onion
Sea Bass / Sea Bream Carpaccio
Slices, Soy Yuzu Dressing, Spring Onion, Wasabi Tobiko & Daikon
Hosomaki
(6 Pieces)
Cucumber/ Avocado (V)
Tamago/ Asparagus (V)
Salmon
Tuna
Mackerel
Spicy Yellowtail
Negi Toro
Chopped Fatty Tuna with Spring Onion
Hand Rolls/ Temaki
Vegetable
Tamago, Carrot, Avocado, Cucumber, Teriyaki Sauce, Sesame Seeds
California
Mixed Crab Sticks, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko, Yuzu Mayo
Salmon Avocado
Salmon, Avocado, Yuzu Mayo, Sesame seeds
Spicy Tuna
Tuna, Cucumber, Tobiko, Spicy Mayo
Negi Toro
Chopped Fatty Tuna With Spring Onion & Truffle Miso Sauce
Prawn Tempura Avocado
Prawn Tempura, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Sesame Seeds
Hamachi
Yellowtail, Cucumber, Spring Onion, Yuzu Truffle Miso Sauce
Soft Shell Crab Tempura
Soft Shell Crab Tempura, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko, Spicy Mayo
Uramaki
(8 Pieces)
Vegetable
Tamago, Cucumber, Avocado, Carrot, Mayo, Sesame Seeds (V)
California
Mixed Crab Stick, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko, Yuzu Mayo
Salmon Avocado
Salmon, Avocado, Sesame Seeds
Tuna Avocado
Tuna, Avocado, Sesame Seeds
Spicy Salmon
Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Sesame Seeds
Spicy Tuna
Tuna, Cucumber, Tobiko, Chives, Spicy Mayo, Sesame Seeds
Chicken Katsu
Chicken Katsu, Cucumber, Katsu sauce, Sesame Seeds
Prawn Tempura
Prawn Tempura, Avocado, Chives, Spicy Mayo
Grilled Unagi
Grilled Eel with Unagi sauce, Cucumber, Sesame Seeds
Spicy Yellowtail
Yellowtail, Cucumber, Spring Onion, Spicy Mayo, Sesame Seeds
Unagi
Grilled Eel with Unagi sauce, Cucumber, Sesame Seeds
Gunkan
(2 Pieces)
Wakame (Seaweed)
Mixed Crabstick
Spicy Salmon
Spicy Tuna
Ikura (Salmon Roe)
Tobiko/ Wasabi Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)
Futomaki
(5 Pieces)
Vegetable
Avocado, Cucumber, Tamago, Asparagus, Carrot, Teriyaki Sauce, Fried Onion (V)
Chicken Katsu
Chicken Katsu, Cucumber, Mixed Vegetables, Katsu Sauce, Sesame Seeds
Soft Shell Crab Tempura
Soft Shell Crab Tempura, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko, Spicy Mayo, Fried Onion
Special Rolls
Volcano
(Deep Fried Tempura Roll) Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Tobiko, Spring Onion
Mon Sushi
Prawn Tempura, Avocado, Lettuce, Asparagus, Topped With Masago Arare, Tartare Sauce, Wasabi Tobiko
Unagi Dragon
Prawn Tempura, Avocado, Topped With Grilled Eel, Unagi Sauce, Sesame Seeds
Rainbow
Mixed Crab sticks, Avocado, Tobiko, Yuzu Mayo, Topped with Salmon, Tuna, White Fish
Fire Cracker
Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Carrot, Topped With Tuna, Spicy Mayo, Tobiko, Chives
Seared Salmon
Prawn Tempura, Avocado, Topped With Seared Salmon, Unagi Sauce, Fried Onion, Wasabi Tobiko
Seared Toro
Avocado, Cucumber, Topped with Seared Toro, Wasabi Tobiko & Soy Glaze
Spider
Soft Shell Crab, Carrot, Cucumber, Topped With Avocado, Tobiko, Spicy Mayo, Unagi Sauce
Caterpillar
Mixed Crab sticks, Avocado, Cucumber, Topped With Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Tobiko
Salmon Dragon
Spicy Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado, Topped With Salmon, Spicy Mayo, Teriyaki Sauce, Fried Onion
Black Cod Dragon
Cucumber, Avocado, Topped With Grilled Black Cod, Teriyaki Sauce, Spring Onion
Crunch Rolls
Crunchy Deep Fried Roll (5 Pieces)
Salmon
Salmon, Avocado, Fried Onion, Unagi Sauce
Prawn Tempura
Prawn Tempura, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Teriyaki Sauce
Chicken Katsu
Chicken Katsu, Avocado, Carrot, Katsu Sauce
Vegetable (V)
Avocado, Asparagus, Carrot, Inari, Teriyaki Sauce, Fried Onion
Salads
Wakame Salad
Wakame, Carrot, Edamame Beans, Sesame Seeds
Mixed Vegetable Salad
Daikon, Carrot, Crisp Vegetables Salad, Fried Onion, Goma Dressing (V)
Crunchy Veggie
Avocado, Sweet Potatoes, Carrot, Teriyaki Sauce, Crunch (V)
Seared Akami
Avocado, Cucumber, Asparagus, Topped with Seared Akami, Crunch & Soy Glaze
Poke Bowls
Seasoned Sushi Rice Bowl Served with Diced Sashimi & Mixed Vegetables
Vegetable Poke
Avocado, Edamame Beans, Wakame, Burnt Sweetcorn, Mango, Red Radish, Crisp Vegetables Salad, Lime (V)
Salmon Poke
Diced Salmon, Avocado, Crisp Vegetables Salad, Edamame Beans, Red Radish & Lime
Spicy Tuna Poke
Diced Tuna, Avocado, Crisp Vegetables Salad, Edamame Beans, Lime, Tobiko, Chives & Spicy Mayo
Aburi Salmon Poke (With Unagi Sauce)
Seared Salmon, Mango, Burnt Sweetcorn, Avocado, Edamame Beans, Crisp Vegetables Salad, Red Radish
Aburi Salmon Poke (With Citrus Sauce)
7 Spices Seared Salmon, Mango, Burnt Sweetcorn, Avocado, Edamame Beans, Crisp Vegetables Salad, Red Radish
Chirashi Don
Seasoned Sushi Rice Bowl Served With Sashimi
Salmon Ikura Chirashi
10 Pieces Salmon & Ikura (Salmon Roe)
Mixed Sashimi Chirashi
Chef’s Choice Of Sashimi (8 Pieces), Tamagoyaki & Ikura (Salmon Roe)
Deluxe Chirashi
Chef’s Choice Of Sashimi (16 Pieces), Tamagoyaki & Ikura (Salmon Roe)
Donburi Bowls
Steamed Rice Bowl Served with Assortment Pickles
Chicken Katsu Curry
Deep Fried Chicken Katsu Served with Japanese Curry Sauce, Mixed Salad
Ebi Fry Curry
Deep Fried Prawn Katsu Served with Japanese Curry Sauce & Mixed Salad
Pumpkin Katsu Curry
Deep Fried Pumpkin Katsu Served with Japanese Curry Sauce & Mixed Salad (V)
Chicken Teriyaki
Pan-Fried Chicken, Glazed with Teriyaki Sauce & Mixed Salad
Salmon Teriyaki
Pan-Fried Salmon, Glazed with Teriyaki Sauce & Mixed Salad
Unagi
Grilled Eel, Glazed with Unagi Tare Sauce & Mixed Salad
Grilled Miso Black Cod
Grilled Black Cod, Glazed with Sweet Miso Sauce & Mixed Salad
Yakisoba
Japanese Stir-Fried Noodle Dish Made With Carrot, Cabbage, Beansprouts & Garnished With Spring Onion & Beni Shoga (Pickled Red Ginger)
Vegetable Yakisoba
Chicken Yakisoba
Udon
Seafood Udon
Spicy Seafood Broth, Squids & Prawns, Soft Boiled Egg, Surimi, Pak Choi, Seaweed & Udon Noodle (Includes Egg)
Ramen
Japanese Noodle Soup Served With Menma (Seasoned Bamboo Shoot), Beansprouts, Earwood Mushroom, Marinated Soft Boil Egg, Spring Onion, Shiitake Mushroom. CHICKEN RAMEN BROTH IS COOKED BY BOILING CHICKEN BONES FOR 4 HOURS, WHILE VEGETABLE RAMEN BROTH IS MADE BY BOILING AN ASSORTMENT OF VEGETABLES. VEG MISO RAMEN IS SERVED WITH FRIED TOFU, BURNT SWEETCORN AND THE REST OF THE GARNISHES LISTED ABOVE.
Veg Miso Ramen (V)
Spicy Veg Miso Ramen
Chicken Miso Ramen
Spicy Chicken Miso Ramen
Sushi Sets
Salmon Set (S)
(12 Pieces) 2 pieces Salmon Nigiri, 2 pieces of Salmon Sashimi & 8 Pieces Salmon Avocado Uramaki
Salmon Set (L)
(22 Pieces) 4 pieces Salmon Nigiri, 4 pieces Salmon Sashimi, Salmon Hosomaki & Salmon Avocado Uramaki
Tuna Set
(22 Pieces) 4 Pieces Tuna Nigiri, 4 Pieces Tuna Sashimi, Tuna Hosomaki & Tuna Avocado Uramaki
Salmon Tuna Set (S)
(19 Pieces) 3 Pieces Salmon Sashimi, 2 Pieces Tuna Nigiri, Tuna Hosomaki & Salmon Avocado Uramaki
Salmon Tuna Set (L)
(28 Pieces) 2 Pieces Salmon & Tuna Nigiri, 4 Pieces Salmon & Tuna Sashimi, Salmon Avocado Uramaki & Spicy Tuna Uramaki
Classic Set
(15 Pieces) 4 Pieces Mixed Nigiri, 5 Pieces Soft Shell Crab Futomaki & 3 Pieces of Salmon and Tuna Sashimi
Ballard Set
(14 Pieces) 6 Pieces Mixed Nigiri & California Uramaki
Nigiri Set
(10 Pieces) Chef’s Selection of Nigiri
Mon Sushi Set
6 Pieces Mixed Nigiri, 6 Pieces Salmon Hosomaki & 8 Pieces Mon Sushi Roll
Vegetable Set
(20 Pieces) 2 Pieces Each of Tamago Nigiri, Avocado Nigiri & Inari Nigiri, 8 Pieces Veg Uramaki & 5 Pieces Veg Futomaki
Chef’s Selection Sashimi Set
(18 Pieces)
Side
Miso Soup
Seasoned Sushi Rice
Steamed Rice
Dessert
Mochi Ice Cream
Raspberry, Vanilla, Coconut (3 Pieces) (V)
Dorayaki
Custard Dorayaki or Chocolate Dorayaki with Raspberry Sauce (4 Pieces)