Matua's Sushi Bar and Islander Grill
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Matua's Sushi Bar and Islander Grill Menu

Matua's Sushi Bar and Islander Grill

Asian, Dinner
1620 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 693-5800
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Beverages

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Soft Drinks

$3.00

Hot Tea

$3.75

Bottled Juice

$3.50

Pupu Da Starters

Island Sampler

2 empanadas, 4 lumpias, 4 shrimp patties and 4 teriyaki chicken wings.

$15.00

Spam Musubi

2 pieces. A slice of grilled spam coated with sweet caramelized soy sauce, wrapped with seasoned sushi rice and nori then topped with Matua's eel sauce. Hawaiian dish.

$6.00 +

Teriyaki Chicken Musubi

2 pieces. Marinated BBQ chicken wrapped with seasoned sushi rice and nori seaweed topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce.

$6.00

Katsu Musubi

2 pieces. Season fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy Japanese panko and fried until golden and warped with seasoned sushi rice and nori seaweed topped with Matua's eel sauce.

$6.00

Musubi Sampler

6 pieces. An assortment of spam, teriyaki chicken and katsu musubi.

$16.00

Beef Lumpia

Chamorro fried spring roll filled with seasoned ground beef, carrots and green beans served with Matua's sweet and sour sauce.

$7.00 +

Empanadas

4 pieces. Traditional Chamorro style masa harina shells filled with Grandma Rosie's spicy chicken puree. Guamanian dish.

$8.00

6 Pieces Gyoza

Japanese dumpling filled with seasoned pork and vegetables served with Matua's soy and sesame oil sauce.

$8.00

Teriyaki Chicken Wings

6 pieces. Chicken wings topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce.

$8.00

Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

6 pieces. Chicken wings sauteed with green onions, garlic and crushed red peppers.

$10.00

Shrimp Patties

6 pieces. Matua's own batter with shrimp and mixed vegetables fried until golden brown. Guamanian dish.

$8.00

Shrimp Tempura

4 pieces. Battered shrimp fried until crisp, served with Matua's eel sauce.

$9.00

Fried Calamari

Tender classic calamari lightly breaded and fried. Served with Matua's spicy chipotle sauce.

$9.00

Chicken Kelaguen

Chopped BBQ chicken with fresh squeezed lemon juice, fresh grated coconut, green onions and crushed red peppers. Served with fresh corn tortillas or chips. Guamanian dish.

$11.00

Beef Kelaguen

Traditional Chamorro style raw, lean sirloin beef sliced thin with fresh squeezed lemon juice, green onions, soy sauce and crushed red peppers. Served with fresh corn tortillas or chips. Guamanian dish.

$15.00

Shrimp Kelaguen

Chopped tiger shrimp mixed with fresh squeezed lemon juice, fresh grated coconut, green onions and crushed red peppers. Served with fresh corn tortillas or chips. Guamanian dish.

$15.00

The Tribal Appetizer

Chicken, beef and shrimp kelaguen. Served with fresh corn tortillas or chips. Guamanian dish.

$20.00

Sushi Starters

Edamame

Lightly salted steamed soybeans.

$5.00

Garlic Edamame

Steamed soybeans sauteed in garlic and ponzu.

$6.00 +

Chuka Salad

Seaweed, daikon sprouts and cucumber marinated in Matua's sesame ponzu sauce topped with sesame seeds.

$8.25

Poke

Seaweed, daikon sprouts and cucumbers marinated in Matua's sesame ponzu sauce topped with sesame seeds and your choice of seafood.

$9.95 +

Baked New Zealand Green Mussels

New Zealand green-lipped mussels mixed with Matua's dynamite sauce and topped with eel sauce and sesame seeds.

$10.95

Tuna-Octopus Salad (T.O.S.)

Tuna and octopus mixed with seaweed, daikon sprouts and cucumbers marinated in Matua's sesame ponzu sauce topped with sesame seeds.

$12.95

Seared Ahi Salad

Seaweed, daikon sprouts and cucumber marinated in Matua's sesame ponzu sauce topped with seared ahi and sesame seeds.

$13.95

Seafood Dynamite

A variety of fish and crab topped with Matua's dynamite sauce and broiled and served over a bed of rice topped off with eel sauce, Sriracha sauce, avocado and sesame seeds.

$13.95

Da Soups and Salads

Miso Soup

Miso broth, tofu, seaweed and green onions.

$4.00

Saimin Soup

Hawaiian style thin egg noddles in ramen broth with vegetables and fishcake croquette with your choice of beef teriyaki, chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu or shrimp tempura.

$9.95 +

Udon Soup

Hawaiian style thin egg noddles in ramen broth with vegetables and fishcake with your choice of meat.

$9.95 +

Matua's House Salad

Mixed lettuce greens, daikon sprouts and tomatoes topped with Matua's miso dressing and sesame seeds.

$5.50

Grandma Rosies Potato Salad

Chamorro style potato salad with black olives, pimentos, eggs and a mixture of sweet and dill relish.

$3.25 +

Kimas Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad mixed with mayonnaise, tuna, carrots and Dijon mustard.

$3.25 +

Cucumber Salad

Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and daikon sprouts with Matua's sweet savory vinaigrette dressing and sesame seeds.

$6.95

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad

Matua's bbq chicken served with mixed lettuce greens, daikon sprouts and tomatoes topped with miso dressing, teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds.

$10.95

Sashimi and Nigiri

5 Pieces Ebi Sashimi

Thin-sliced raw fish.

$11.50

2 Pieces Ebi Nigiri

Shrimp. Thin-sliced fish over pressed vinegared rice.

$6.00

5 Pieces Hamachi Sashimi

Thin-sliced raw fish.

$12.00

2 Pieces Hamachi Nigiri

Yellowtail. Thin-sliced fish over pressed vinegared rice.

$8.00

5 Pieces Nama Sake Sashimi

Fresh salmon. Thin slice raw fish.

$12.00

2 Pieces Nama Sake Nigiri

Fresh salmon. Thin-sliced fish over pressed vinegared rice

$8.00

5 Pieces Maguro Sashimi

Tuna. Thin-sliced raw fish.

$12.00

2 Pieces Maguro Nigiri

Tuna. Thin-sliced fish over pressed vinegared rice.

$8.00

5 Pieces Seared Ahi Sashimi

Seared tuna. Thin slice raw fish.

$13.00

2 Pieces Seared Ahi Nigiri

Seared tuna. Thin-sliced fish over pressed vinegared rice.

$8.00

5 Pieces Unagi Sashimi

Eel. Thin slice raw fish.

$13.00

2 Pieces Unagi Nigiri

Eel. Thin-sliced fish over pressed vinegared rice.

$8.00

5 Pieces Tako Sashimi

Octopus. Thin slice raw fish.

$13.00

2 Pieces Tako Nigiri

Octopus. Thin-sliced fish over pressed vinegared rice.

$8.00

9 Pieces Sashimi Combo

Maguro, nama sake and hamachi.

$18.50

Local Rolls

Vegetable Roll

Cucumber, avocado, daikon sprouts and seasonal veggies. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$7.00 +

California Roll

Crab, cucumber and avocado. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$7.00 +

Philadelphia Roll

Smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$7.00 +

619 Roll

Inside California roll. On top: spicy scallop with crab mix, green onions and sriracha sauce. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$10.75 +

Eel Roll

Inside: crab and cucumber. On top: eel and avocado, finished with eel sauce. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$10.75 +

5 Pieces Shrimp Tempura Roll

Inside: shrimp tempura, crab, cucumber, avocado and daikon sprouts. On top: soy paper, finished with eel sauce. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$9.75 +

Salmon Skin Roll

Inside: salmon skin, cucumber, gobo and daikon sprouts. On top: Benito flakes, finished with ponzu sauce. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$9.75 +

Caterpillar Roll

Inside: eel, crab and cucumber. On top: avocado and eel sauce. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$10.75 +

8 Pieces Soft Shell Crab Roll

Inside: tempura-fried soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber and daikon sprouts. On top: soy paper and masago, finished with eel sauce. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$11.75 +

Rainbow Roll

Inside: crab and cucumber. On top: tuna, yellowtail, fresh salmon, rbi, avocado and sesame seeds.

$13.50 +

Seared Ahi Roll

Inside: crab, cucumber and daikon sprouts. On top: seared ahi and avocado, finished with ponzu sauce. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$13.00 +

Spicy Crab Roll

Spicy crab and cucumber. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$7.00 +

Spicy Tuna Roll

Spicy tuna and cucumber. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$7.75 +

Spicy Albacore Roll

Spicy albacore and cucumber. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$8.00 +

Spicy Scallop Roll

Spicy scallop with crab mix and cucumber. Rolls are sprinkled with sesame seed.

$8.50 +

Hand Roll

Spicy Scallop Hand Roll

Spicy.

$6.00

Spicy Tuna Hand Roll

Spicy.

$6.00

Tuna Hand Roll

$6.00 +

Eel Hand Roll

$6.00 +

Octopus Hand Roll

$6.00 +

Yellowtail Hand Roll

$7.00 +

Fresh Salmon Hand Roll

$7.00 +

Salmon Skin Hand Roll

$7.00 +

Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll

$7.00 +

Island Style Sushi

Che'lu Roll

Inside: crab, avocado and cucumber. On top: more avocado and more crab, finished with sesame seeds.

$10.00 +

Pizza Roll

Inside: smoked salmon, crab and avocado. On top: dynamite sauce, broiled, finished with eel sauce and sesame seeds.

$12.00 +

6 Pieces Volcano Roll

Inside: smoked salmon, crab and avocado. Outside: wrapped with snapper. On top: spicy mayo, broiled, finished with eel sauce, benito flakes and sesame seeds.

$13.00 +

Da Crunch Roll

Inside: shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, cucumber and cream cheese On top: tempura flakes, finished with eel sauce and sesame seeds.

$12.00 +

671 Roll

Made with red rice. Inside: chicken kelaguen and cucumber On top: seared ahi and avocado, finished wth chipotle sauce, green onions, tortilla chips and sesame seeds.

$13.00 +

Southside Roll

Inside: crab, cream cheese and cucumber. On top: eel and baked snapper, finished with eel sauce and sesame seeds.

$13.00 +

Chipotle Roll

Inside: smoked salmon and crab. On top: chipotle sauce and chunks of snapper, broiled, finished with diced avocado, cilantro, eel sauce and sesame seeds.

$13.75 +

Ahi Poke Roll

Inside: spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, cucumber, gobo and daikon sprouts. Outside: avocado. On top: tuna mixed with seaweed, marinated in Matua's sesame ponzu sauce and sesame seeds.

$14.00 +

Gumataotao Roll (House)

Inside: Shrimp tempura, crab, cucumber, cream cheese, and daikon sprouts. On top: eel and avocado, finished with eel sauce and sesame seeds.

$14.75 +

Da Braddah Roll

Inside: spicy tuna and cucumber. On top: seared ahi, avocado and tobiko, finished with ponzu sauce and sesame seeds.

$14.75 +

Kamikaze Roll

Tempura-fried. Inside: eel, shrimp (ebi), crab and cream cheese On top: spicy crab, jalapeno and cilantro, finished with chipotle sauce, eel sauce and sesame seeds.

$14.75 +

Hawaiian Roll

Inside: crab, tuna, ebi, cucumber, cream cheese and daikon sprouts On top: fresh salmon and avocado, finished with ponzu sauce and sesame seeds.

$15.00 +

Tsunami Roll

Tempura fried. Inside: smoked salmon, crab, avocado and cream cheese. On top: spicy scallops and crab mix, finished with eel sauce, sriracha sauce, green onions and sesame seeds.

$15.50 +

Da Guam Bomb Roll

Tempura fried. Inside: eel, smoked salmon, crab, cream cheese and avocado. On top: spicy scallop and crab mix, finished with eel sauce and sesame seeds.

$16.50 +

Tidal Wave Roll

Inside: spicy tuna, shrimp (ebi) and cucumber. On top: tuna, yellowtail, fresh salmon and avocado, finished with spicy crab, cilantro and sesame seeds.

$17.00 +

Da Rice Bowls

Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

Marinated barbequed chicken topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Served with steamed white or red rice.

$6.95 +

Chicken Kelaguen Rice Bowl

BBQ chicken with fresh squeezed lemon juice, fresh grated coconut, green onions and crushed red peppers. Served with rice.

$8.95 +

Beef Teriyaki Bowl

Marinated sirloin beef grilled and topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Served with steamed white or red rice.

$8.95 +

Combo Bowl

A combination of chicken and beef topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Served with steamed white or red rice.

$8.95 +

Chicken Katsudon Rice Bowl

Seasoned fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy Japanese panko cooked in Matua's sweet ginger soy sauce and onions topped with a scrambled egg and red ginger. Served with steamed white or red rice.

$9.95 +

Chicken Katsu Curry Rice Bowl

Seasoned fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy Japanese panko and curry sauce with carrots, potatoes, bell peppers and onions topped with red ginger. Served with steamed white or red rice.

$9.95 +

Kadun Pika Rice Bowl

Chamorro spicy chicken adobe stew tastes pika. Served with rice.

$9.95 +

Loco Moco Rice Bowl

Grilled seasoned beef patty covered with a rich gravy and topped with one over-easy egg. Served with steamed white or red rice.

$9.95 +

Nui Big Loco Moco Rice Bowl

Double beef patty, double egg, topped with gravy melted american cheese and sprinkled with extra crispy bacon Served with rice.

$16.95 +

Shrimp Kadu Rice Bowl

Traditional Chamorro Shrimp Stew consisting of rock shrimp, fresh green beans and cherry tomatoes cooked in a lemon coconut milk broth. Served with rice.

$17.95 +

Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Scampi Rice Bowl

Garlic butter sauteed shrimp with lemon juice and white wine Served with rice.

$18.95 +

Our Local Specialties

Chicken Karaage

Japanese style chicken pieces fried until crisp. Served with Matua's spicy chipotle sauce.

$10.95

Chicken Katsu

Seasoned fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy Japanese panko and fried until golden brown. Served with Matua's special katsu sauce.

$10.95

2 Piece Chicken Skewers

Marinated chicken skewers grilled and topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce.

$10.95

Huli Huli Chicken

Chicken leg quarter slow cooked in Matua's sweet marinade and lightly grilled. Hawaiian dish.

$10.95

Sesame Chicken

Fried chicken cutlet coated with seasoned corn starch and a touch of sesame oil. Served with Matua's teriyaki sauce.

$10.95

Kalua Pig

Luau style shredded pork roasted until tender. Hawaiian dish.

$11.95 +

Chicken Kelaguen

Chopped BBQ chicken with fresh squeezed lemon juice, fresh grated coconut, green onions and crushed red peppers. Guamanian dish.

$11.95

2 Piece Beef Skewers

Marinated beef sirloin skewers grilled and topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce.

$11.95

Uncle Franks Pork Ribs

Pork ribs marinated Chamorro style and cooked on a closed charcoal grill. Guamanian dish.

$13.95

Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

Seasoned Atlantic salmon filet topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce.

$13.95

Grilled Mahi Mahi

Grilled seasoned Mahi Mahi filet.

$13.95

Kalbi Ribs

Island style grilled marinated short ribs.

$14.95

Lau Lau

Pork and salmon wrapped in taro and tea leaves steamed to perfection. Hawaiian dish.

$14.95

Beef Kelaguen

Traditional chamorro style raw, lean sirloin beef sliced thin, with fresh squeezed lemon juice, green onions, a touch of soy sauce and crushed red peppers. Guamanian dish.

$16.95

Shrimp Kelaguen

Chopped tiger shrimp mixed with fresh squeezed lemon juice, fresh grated coconut, green onions and crushed red peppers. Guamanian dish.

$16.95

Chamorro Combo

Uncle Frank's pork ribs and chicken kelaguen served with red rice and Grandma Rosie's potato salad. Guamanian dish.

$17.95 +

Hawaiian Combo

Huli Huli chicken and Kalua pig served with white rice and Kima's macaroni salad. Hawaiian dish.

$17.95 +

Stir-Fried Noodles and Fried Rice

Yakisoba Stir-Fried Noodles

Classic Japanese stir-fried ramen noodles with carrots, onions, zucchini and cabbage cooked with Matua's sweet and savory sauce.

$8.95 +

Yakimeshi Fried Rice

Japanese fried rice with egg, carrots, zucchini and onions.

$9.95 +

Sushi Burritos

Tao Tao Mona Burrito

Crab, seared salmon, smoked salmon, spicy scallops, avocado, cucumber, spring mix, sesame seeds, eel sauce and spicy green sauce.

$15.95 +

Gadao Burrito

Crab, salmon skin, seared ahi, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, spring mix, sesame seeds, eel sauce an spicy mayo.

$16.95 +

Kaduku Burrito

Crab, ebi, fresh salmon, tuna, yellowtail, avocado, dynamite sauce, spring mix, sesame seeds and ponzu sauce on the side.

$17.95 +

Poke Burrito

Ahi poke, tako poke, spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, spring mix, spicy mayo and ponzu sauce.

$17.95 +

On Da Side

Side of Tortillas

$3.95

Side of Chips

$3.95

Side of Red Rice

$3.50 +

Side of White Rice

$3.50 +

Chicken Skewer

$4.00

Beef Skewer

$5.00

Chicken Kelaguen Side

$8.95 +

Beef Kelaguen Side

$17.95 +

Shrimp Kelaguen Side

$17.95 +

Kids Da Rice Bowls

Kids Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

Marinated BBQ chicken topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Served with steamed white or red rice.

$5.50 +

Kids Beef Teriyaki Bowl

Marinated sirloin beef grilled and topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Served with steamed white or red rice.

$6.50 +

Kids Our Specialties

Kids Chicken Karaage

Japanese style chicken pieces fried until crisp. Served with Matua's spicy chipotle sauce.

$7.00

Kids Chicken Katsu

Seasoned fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy Japanese panko and fried until golden brown. Served with Matua's special katsu sauce.

$7.00

Kids 2 Piece Chicken Skewers

Marinated chicken skewers grilled and topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce.

$7.00

Kids Sesame Chicken

Fried chicken cutlet coated with seasoned corn starch and a touch of sesame oil. Served with Matua's teriyaki sauce.

$7.00

Kids Kalua Pig

Luau style shredded pork roasted until tender. Hawaiian dish.

$7.50 +

Kids Chicken Kelaguen

Chopped BBQ chicken with fresh squeezed lemon juice, fresh grated coconut, green onions and crushed red peppers. Guamanian dish.

$7.50

Kids 2 Piece Beef Skewers

Marinated beef sirloin skewers grilled and topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce.

$7.50

Kids Uncle Franks Pork Ribs

Pork ribs marinated Chamorro style and cooked on a closed charcoal grill. Guamanian dish.

$8.50

Kids Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

Seasoned Atlantic salmon filet topped with Matua's teriyaki sauce.

$8.50

Kids Kalbi Ribs

Island style grilled marinated short ribs.

$9.50

Lunch Sushi Combos

Lunch Veggie Lovers Combo

8 pieces Veggie roll, 8 pieces cucumber avocado roll and 8 pieces deep-fried tofu roll.

$11.95 +

Lunch Makini Combo

Chef's choice of 4 pieces nigiri and your choice of 1 roll.

$11.95 +

Lunch Nigiri Combo

7 pieces nigiri. Chef's choice.

$11.95 +

Lunch Sashimi Combo

3 pieces each of tuna, yellowtail and fresh salmon.

$13.95 +

Lunch Bento

Lunch Bento Box

Choice of 2 entrees, red or white rice and macaroni, potato, cucumber or house salad.

$10.95 +
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  • 1620 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
  • Asian, Dinner, Japanese, Sushi
  • (619) 693-5800
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