The Bistro at the Strand Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Bistro at the Strand, an exciting Asian fusion destination nestled within the UCSD campus in La Jolla, CA. This culinary gem creatively combines traditional Asian flavors with a modern twist, catering to students and locals alike. The menu is a vibrant showcase of expertly crafted rolls, each perfectly balanced and bursting with freshness.
- California Krab Roll - A delightful mix of krab, cucumber, and avocado for just $8.
- Rising Sun - An exquisite blend of tempura shrimp and spicy tuna for $13.
- Chicken Fried Rice - A fan favorite that has captivated patrons, praised as a culinary masterpiece.
With appealing appetizers, such as a unique fried wonton skin served with sweet and savory dips, The Bistro offers a restaurant experience without leaving campus. It’s a must-visit for casual dining or an elevated culinary experience on-the-go.
Rolls
Vegetable
Cucumber, gobo, shitake mushroom, avocado, sprouts, and ponzu sauce wrapped in soy paper
California
Krab, cucumber, avocado
Spicy Tuna
Spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, topped with fresh lemon and ponzu
Crunchy
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, and cream cheese, topped with crunchies and eel sauce
Surf
Spicy tuna, cucumber, krab, avocado topped with allbacks, green onion, spicy ponzu, and masago
Tempura
Krab, spicy tuna, cream cheese and avocado, reverse rolled then tempura battered and fried
Rainbow
Krab roll topped with fresh salmon, tuna, whitefish, cucumber, and avocado
The Tower
Tempura shrimp, krab, cream cheese, avocado and cucumber topped off with spicy tuna, green onions, eel sauce, spicy mayo, and masago
Rising Sun
Tempura shrimp, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, salmon, spicy mayo, crunchies and eel sauce
Dragon
Tempura shrimp, krab, and cream cheese, topped with eel, avocado, and eel sauce