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

$8.00

California

Krab, cucumber, avocado

$8.00

Spicy Tuna

Spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, topped with fresh lemon and ponzu

$8.00

Crunchy

Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, and cream cheese, topped with crunchies and eel sauce

$11.00

Surf

Spicy tuna, cucumber, krab, avocado topped with allbacks, green onion, spicy ponzu, and masago

$11.00

Tempura

Krab, spicy tuna, cream cheese and avocado, reverse rolled then tempura battered and fried

$11.00

Rainbow

Krab roll topped with fresh salmon, tuna, whitefish, cucumber, and avocado

$11.00

The Tower

Tempura shrimp, krab, cream cheese, avocado and cucumber topped off with spicy tuna, green onions, eel sauce, spicy mayo, and masago

$13.00

Rising Sun

Tempura shrimp, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, salmon, spicy mayo, crunchies and eel sauce

$13.00

Dragon

Tempura shrimp, krab, and cream cheese, topped with eel, avocado, and eel sauce

$13.00