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    • Hours & Location

    1500 W Lake Lansing Rd.,
    East Lansing, MI 48823
    (517) 337-1500

    Hours
    Sunday - Thursday 11:30am - 9:00pm
    Friday and Saturday 11:30am - 10:00pm

    Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 3:00pm - 5:00pm (dine in only)
    Lunch: Mon - Fri 11:30am - 3:00pm 

    Order online + find us on DoorDash for delivery. 

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    Check out our weekly specials below!

    Maru Monday

    Enjoy any two signature rolls for only $30 when you like, comment or share our most recent Maru Monday post on Facebook!

    Tiger Tuesdays

    Our incredibly popular Crouching Tiger for only $12- all day, every Tuesday!

    Wine Wednesday

    Enjoy a glass of one of our house wines for only $4, or enjoy the whole bottle for $15! Or, explore any of our wines for $9 per glass!

    Sunday Takeout

    Enjoy 15% off your takeout order when you use code SUNDAYSUSHI! Get your order started via the button at the top of the page.

    ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.


    Monday - Friday, 3-5pm
    Dine in only 

    Drinks

    • $3 Off Glasses / $12 Off Bottles of House Wine

    • Soju Lemonade, Tokyo Mule, Lavender Collins

      $6

    • $5 Off Cocktail Pitchers

    Shareables

    • Edamame

      $5

    • Fried Tofu

      $5

    • Gyoza

      $5

    • 15% Off Select Signature Rolls

      Crouching Tiger, Madagascar, Cosmo, Nirvana, Soy Joy, Papa Crema, Boogie Veggie

    available weekdays 11:30am - 3:00pm

    *any lunch order of $15 or more receives a choice
    of miso soup or house salad

    sharing plates

    • Crab Rangoon Dip

      cream cheese, roasted red pepper, fried onion, sweet chili, scallion, wonton chips

      $10

    • Fried Tofu

      sweet or spicy tofu, toasted sesame seeds

      $6

      vegetarian

    • Gyoza

      deep fried chicken dumplings, maru dressing

      $7

    • Seaweed Salad

      toasted sesame seeds, cucumber

      $5

      vegetarian

    • Edamame

      steamed soybeans, kosher salt

      $5

      vegetarian

    pick two

    two rolls for $15, served with a choice of miso soup or house salad

    • Cali

      crab salad, cucumber, avocado

      $9

    • Spicy Salmon

      cucumber, scallion

      $9

      spicy

    • Crunchy Shrimp

      spicy mayo, tempura crunch

      $9

    • Spicy Tuna

      cucumber, scallion

      $9

      spicy

    • Simply Green

      avocado, kampyo, cucumber, greens, maru dressing

      $9

      vegetarian

    • Spicy Yellowtail

      cucumber, scallion

      $9

      spicy

    • Atlantic

      salmon, red pepper, creamy garlic, furikake

      $9

    • Philly

      smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado

      $9

    signature rolls

    • Crouching Tiger

      panko shrimp, cream cheese, crab salad, shrimp, avocado, honey wasabi aioli, masago, scallion

      $15

    • Soy Joy

      spicy tuna, masago, salmon, cucumber, tempura crunch, soy paper, edamame, scallion, spicy mayo

      $15

    • Madagascar

      tempura shrimp, avocado, kampyo, garlic, spicy tuna, masago, scallion, serrano, burn sauce

      $15

      spicy

    • Cosmo with Salmon

      tempura shrimp, spicy mayo, salmon avocado, honey wasabi aioli, masago, scallion

      $15

    • Boogie Veggie

      avocado, asparagus, kampyo, cucumber, tempura sweet potato, maru dressing

      $15

      vegetarian

    • Blue Mango

      spicy tuna, avocado, mango, kampyo, shrimp, honey wasabi aioli, wasabi tobiko

      $15

    grill

    • Hibachi

      served with grilled seasonal vegetables, steamed or fried rice, and yumyum sauce, choice of soup or salad

      teriyaki glazed chicken $17

      hibachi veggie $15

      hibachi shrimp $19

    ***express lunch menu may not be available on some days without prior notice. we apologize for any inconvenience.

    ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

     

    sharing plates

    • Yellowtail Crudo

      pickled pepper chutney, gobo, shiso, basil, ponzu

      $22

    • House Salad

      mixed greens, lettuce, cucumber, edamame, red pepper, tomato, red cabbage, ginger dressing

      $8

      vegetarian

    • Salmon Crudo

      ponzu, sweet chili, basil, orange, pickled serrano, asparagus

      $22

    • Seaweed Salad

      toasted sesame seeds, cucumber

      $8

      vegetarian

    • Scallop Crudo

      nuoc cham, roe, garlic crunch, basil, lemon

      $22

    • Kimchi & Rice

      kimchi, premium sushi rice, pickled cucumber

      $7

    • Firecracker Shrimp

      tempura shrimp, togarashi, spicy garlic chili

      $16

      spicy

    • Honey Garlic Shrimp

      tempura shrimp, asparagus, cauliflower, honey garlic sauce

      $18

    • Crab Rangoon Dip

      crab, cream cheese, roasted red pepper, fried onion, chili sauce, scallion, wonton chips

      $15

    • Crabby Mushrooms

      panko fried shiitake mushroom, crab salad, cream cheese, scallion, teriyaki

      $16

    • Gyoza

      deep fried chicken dumplings, maru dressing

      $11

    • Edamame

      steamed soybeans, kosher salt

      $8

      vegetarian

    • Fried Tofu

      sweet or spicy tofu, toasted sesame seeds

      $8

      vegetarian

    • Miso Soup

      tofu, wakame, scallion

      $5

      vegetarian

    nigiri + sashimi

    • Salmon

      nama sake

      nigiri $8

      sashimi $16

    • Tuna

      maguro

      nigiri $9

      sashimi $18

    • Yellowtail

      hamachi

      nigiri $9

      sashimi $18

    • Smoked Salmon

      nigiri $8

      sashimi $16

    • Shrimp

      ebi

      nigiri $7

      sashimi $14

    • Scallop

      hotategai

      nigiri $8

      sashimi $16

    • Smelt Roe

      masago

      nigiri $7

      sashimi $14

    • Eel

      unagi

      nigiri $9

    rolls

    • Cali

      crab salad, cucumber, avocado

      $10

      add orange masago $2

    • Atlantic

      salmon, red pepper, creamy garlic sauce, furikake seasoning

      $11

    • Crunchy Shrimp

      tempura shrimp, spicy mayo, tempura crunch

      $12

    • Spicy Salmon

      cucumber, scallion

      $12

      spicy

    • Philly

      smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado

      $12

    • Spicy Tuna

      cucumber, scallion

      $12

      spicy

    • Simply Green

      avocado, kampyo, cucumber, mixed greens, maru dressing

      $10

      vegetarian

    • Spicy Yellowtail

      cucumber, scallion

      $12

      spicy

    signature rolls

    • Crouching Tiger

      panko shrimp, cream cheese, crab salad, avocado, honey wasabi aioli, masago, scallion

      $20

    • Nirvana

      tempura smoked salmon, crab salad, avocado, cream cheese, honey wasabi aioli, masago, scallion

      $16

    • Madagascar

      tempura shrimp, avocado, kampyo, garlic, spicy tuna, masago, scallion, serrano, burn sauce

      $19

      spicy

    • Soy Joy

      spicy tuna, masago, salmon, cucumber, tempura crunch, soy paper, edamame, scallion

      $18

    • Sexy Bacon

      smoked bacon, crab stick, cucumber, asparagus, tempura crunch, soy paper, creamy garlic

      $20

    • Papa Crema

      smoked salmon, crab salad, avocado, cream cheese, fried sweet potato, garlic eel sauce

      $16

    • Ocean's Twelve

      spicy salmon, crab mix, yellowtail, asparagus, red pepper, pickled daikon, gochujang, basil, honey wasabi aioli, furikake, chef’s salad

      $24

      spicy

    • Mangolorian

      spicy yellowtail, mango, red pepper, avocado, cilantro, honey wasabi aioli, gochujang, hoisin

      $23

    • Boogie Veggie

      avocado, asparagus, kampyo, cucumber, tempura sweet potato, maru dressing

      $17

      vegetarian

    • Miss Saigon

      shrimp, avocado, red pepper, cucumber, cilantro, soy paper, thai chili, hoisin, chef’s salad

      $17

    • Blue Mango

      spicy tuna, avocado, mango, kampyo, shrimp, honey wasabi aioli, wasabi tobiko

      $19

    • Super Mario

      shiitake, avocado, cucumber, red pepper, asparagus, tempura crunch, pickled radish, chef’s salad

      $17

    • Cosmo

      choice of salmon, tuna or both, tempura shrimp, spicy mayo, avocado, honey wasabi aioli, masago, scallion

      $21

    • black pink

      crab salad, kimchi, kampyo, red pepper, daikon, crunch flakes, honey wasabi aioli, gochujang

      $19

    grill

    served with a choice of soup or salad

    • Hibachi

      served with grilled seasonal vegetables, steamed or fried rice, and yumyum sauce

      teriyaki glazed chicken $24

      grilled shrimp $30

      hibachi veggie $22

    • Bulgogi Donburi Bowl

      shaved beef, asparagus, shiitake mushroom, scallion, carrot, sunnyside egg, seasoned nori, white rice

      $25

    • Yaki Udon

      stir fried udon noodles, seasonal vegetables

      $16

      add tofu $6

      add shrimp $8

      add chicken $8

      vegetarian

    ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    dessert

    • Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

      madagascar vanilla, oat crust, lavender blueberry jam, shortbread cookie crumble

      $11

      vegetarian

    • Matcha Crème Brûlée

      smooth and creamy custard infused with japanese matcha, caramelized sugar, berries

      $10

      vegetarian

    • Dark Chocolate Truffle

      rich, dark chocolate, berries, almonds, raspberry sauce, waffle crisp

      $11

      vegetarian

    • Limoncello Mascarpone Cake

      blueberry jam, lemon zest, almond crushed pocky

      $10

    ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    white wine

    by the glass/bottle

    • Harken Chardonnay

      california

      glass $12

      bottle $48

    • High Heaven Riesling

      washington

      glass $12

      bottle $48

    • Folonari Pinot Grigio

      italy

      glass $12

      bottle $42

    • Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc

      new zealand

      glass $12

      bottle $42

    • Minimalista Rose

      argentina

      glass $12

      bottle $42

    • House White

      glass $9

      bottle $33

    • Hugel Riesling

      france

      bottle $72

    red wine

    by the glass/bottle

    • Highlands 41 Cabernet Sauvignon

      california

      glass $13

      bottle $52

    • silk + spice red blend

      portugal

      glass $12

      bottle $48

    • Line 39 Pinot Noir

      california

      glass $12

      bottle $42

    • Highnote Malbec

      argentina

      glass $12

      bottle $42

    • House Red

      glass $9

      bottle $32

    • Red Schooner Malbec

      bottle $70

    • Emmolo Merlot

      bottle $72

    sparkling

    by the glass/bottle

    • Zardetto Prosecco

      italy

      glass $12

      bottle $48

    • Mionetto Sparkling Rose

      italy

      glass $12

      bottle $48

    ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    draft beer

    • Sapporo

      16 oz

      $8

    • Kirin

      16 oz

      $7

    • Bell’s Two Hearted Ale

      16 oz

      $8

    • Rotating Craft

      16 oz

      ask server

    bottles + cans

    • Sapporo

      22 oz $10

      12 oz $7

    • Kirin

      12 oz

      $7

    • Asahi

      12 oz

      $7

    • Bell’s Two Hearted Ale

      12 oz

      $7

    • Stella

      12 oz

      $6

    • Rotating Craft

      12 oz

      ask server

    ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    signature cocktails

    • Cowboy Killer

      rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, benedictine, lemon, cherry

      $14

    • Maru Old Fashioned

      whiskey, maru bitters blend, sugar, soda water

      $13

    • Tokyo Mule

      cucumber-infused sake, ginger beer, lime

      $12

    • Bangkok Mule

      captain morgan, lime, ginger beer, mango, mint

      $12

    • Kitsune

      tequila, raspberry liqueur, lime, tajin rim

      $12

    • Soju Lemonade

      soju, housemade lemonade, basil, fresh blackberries

      $11

    • Zen Garden

      gin or vodka, raspberry liqueur, lemon, lavender

      $11

    • Dragon Fruit Collins

      titos, dragon fruit, lime, soda water

      $10

    ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    by the carafe

    • House Sake

      hot or cold

      small $8

      large $12

    • Cucumber-Infused Sake

      small $9

      large $13

    premium sake

    by the glass/bottle

    • Blossom of Peace

      plum, floral notes, creamy, smooth

      glass $8

      bottle $46

    • Snow Maiden

      dry nigori, unfiltered, bright, fresh fruit, creamy fresh rice

      glass $8

      bottle $46

    • Living Jewel

      junmai, citrus, fresh herbal notes, clean finish

      glass $8

      bottle $46

    • Well of Wisdom

      ginjo, sweet melons, a hint of pistachio, silky finish

      glass $8

      bottle $46

    • Divine Droplets

      junmai daiginjo, luxurious, crisp, white peach, white pepper finish

      bottle $118

    ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    non-alcoholic

    • Housemade Lemonade

      freshly squeezed, sweetened with real sugar

      $5

    • Blueberry Lavender

      muddled blueberry, lavender, lemonade, soda water

      $7

    • Blackberry Mojito

      blackberries, mint, soda water

      $7

    • Strawberry Basil

      strawberry puree, basil

      $7

    • Yuzu Ginger Fizz

      yuzu, ginger beer, candied ginger

      $6

    • Fruit Stand Spritz

      fruit stand herbal tea, mint, soda water

      $6

    • French Press

      maru blend

      $6

    • loose-leaf tea

      genmaicha - traditional japanese green tea with toasted brown rice ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ jasmine green - sweetly floral, pleasantly bright ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ roasted chestnut - black tea, nutty and toasty, full bodied with a chestnut charm ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ orange cream - oolong, clean, citrus coated with a creamy interior ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ leelanau county (caffeine free) - chamomile, sweet spearmint and vanilla ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ fruit stand (caffeine free) - perfect balance of sweet and tart, hibiscus, raspberry, apple, elderberry and cherry

      $5

    ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    coffee & tea

    • French Press Coffee

      maru blend medium roast: regular or decaf

      $6

    • Tea - Handselected Artisanal Loose-Leaf

      genmaicha - traditional japanese green tea with toasted brown rice ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ jasmine green - sweetly floral, pleasantly bright ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ roasted chestnut - black tea, nutty and toasty, full bodied with a chestnut charm ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ orange cream - oolong, clean, citrus coated with a creamy interior ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ leelanau county (caffeine free) - chamomile, sweet spearmint and vanilla ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ fruit stand (caffeine free) - perfect balance of sweet and tart, hibiscus, raspberry, apple, elderberry and cherry

      $5

    ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

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