Akira Back
The capital has a new kind of power.
Chef Akira Back brings his globally celebrated modern Japanese dining to Canada’s capital. Shaped by his Korean heritage and worldwide influences, the experience pairs refined technique with bold, inventive flavours. Think signature favourites alongside dishes curated for an elevated night out in the heart of the city. Expect an immersive, high-end atmosphere where artistry, energy, and a sense of occasion are built into every course.
Akira Back Ottawa is modern Japanese dining at its most inventive and unexpected. Each plate arrives as a revelation, each visit an opportunity to discover something new. Framed by a room that commands attention, bold art created by Chef Akira Back’s mother adorns every wall, and a showpiece sushi bar offering front-row seats to culinary theatre.
This is the capital’s most anticipated table, and it is yours to explore.
EMPLACEMENT
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
HEURES
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, daily
CONTACT
+1 613 241 1414
[email protected]
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AB SIGNATURE PIZZAS
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AB TUNA PIZZA*umami aioli, micro shiso, white truffle oil32
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CAVIARMP
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FRESH TRUFFLEMP
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UNIMP
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AB WAGYU PIZZAumami aioli, micro shiso, white truffle oil34
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CAVIARMP
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FRESH TRUFFLEMP
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UNIMP
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AB ERINGI MUSHROOM PIZZA*umami aioli, micro shiso, white truffle oil30
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COLD SHARE
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TORO CAVIAR*kochujang miso, caviar58
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YELLOWTAIL SERRANO*tomato salsa, citrus soy29
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WHITE FISH CARPACCIO*gooseberry, nanbanzu6.00
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JEJU DOMI*red seabream, chojang26
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HOKKAIDO SCALLOP KIWI*onion salsa, white truffle oil, yuzu soy28
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SALMON TATAKI*mustard su-miso27
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CRISPY RICE*cajun tuna, nori paste, spicy ponzu aioli27
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AB SIGNATURE TARTARE
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TORO TARTARE*pickled ginger gel, dashi aioli48
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WAGYU BEEF TARTARE*dashi aioli, herb oil48
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VEGAN TARTAREkombu dashi aioli, herb oil38
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HOT SHARE
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MISO BLACK CODden-miso, yuzu and lemon foam46
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EGGPLANT MISOgoma furikake, den-miso19
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CRISPY OCTOPUSsalsa verde, red chipotle36
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ROCK SHRIMPgochujang aioli24
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SEASONED SPICY TOFUgreen onion, spicy soy glaze23
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GRILLED AVOCADOtosazu, garlic butter17
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EDAMAMEmaldon sea salt or kimchi butter9/11
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GRILLED ALASKAN KING CRAB (3PCS)jalapeno, pickled shimeji, dynamite68
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AB SIGNATURE TACOS
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AB WAGYU TACOSbulgogi sauce, tomato ponzu27
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AB SASHIMI TACOS*serrano, spicy ponzu24
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AB ERINGI MUSHROOM TACOSbulgogi sauce, tomato ponzu27
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NIGIRI/SASHIMI
NIGIRI: two pieces on top of rice / SASHIMI: two pieces sliced-
VEGAN PLATTER6 kinds of seasonal selection38
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TUNA*maguro18
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FATTY TUNA*toro30
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SALMON*sake17
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WHITE FISH*hirame17
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SEA URCHIN*hokkaido uni38
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YELLOWTAIL*hamachi18
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SCALLOP*hotate18
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BOTAN SHRIMP*canadian spot prawn20
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FRESH WATER EELunagi18
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AB SIGNATURE ROLLS
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GODZILLAunagi, strawberry, avocado29
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HOT MESS*sashimi poke, screaming o’sauce26
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PERFECT STORM*shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, salmon belly aburi, chipotle sauce32
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BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHERunagi, anago tempura, foie gras, ponzu aioli37
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POP ROCKIN*spicy tuna, crab mix, pop rocks26
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PROTEIN ROLL*tuna, yellowtail, salmon, whitefish, crab mix30
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SPICY TUNA ROLL*negi, cucumber26
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REAL CALIFORNIA ROLLcrab, avocado26
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NEGI TORO*tuna belly, green onion25
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WOW VEGANcoleslaw, kal-bi sauce25
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VEGETABLE ROLLavocado, cucumber, asparagus, inari23
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CHEF’S SIGNATURE MYSTERY BOX
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NAZO 9*An adventurous journey to cloud nine with an exciting assemblage of nine petite dishes, unveiled table side. Limited quantities.135
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SALADS
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HOUSEmixed greens, ginger dressing16
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CREAMY SPINACHspinach, roasted sesame, rayu18
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AB CUCUMBER SALADroasted sesame seeds, amazu18
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MAINS
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SEARED SEABASSSEARED SEABASS49
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48 HOURS WAGYU SHORT RIBroot vegetable pave, black garlic braising jus61
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WAGYU PICANHAkizami wasabi butter89
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TOBAN FILET MIGNONmixed mushroom, garlic butter72
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JIDORI CHICKENpotato puree, balsamic teriyaki42
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MUSHROOM TOBANmixed mushrooms, nanbanzu soy39
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SIDES
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WAGYU FRIED RICEwagyu, vegetable mix26
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VEGETABLE FRIED RICEmushroom, vegetable mix22
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MISO SOUPwakame, tofu, nameko mushroom8
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KING CRAB FRIED RICEalaskan king crab, xo sauce, vegetable mix25
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POTATO PURÉE13
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GRILLED SHISHITO PEPPERSyuzu den-miso, togarashi13
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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Shared Fryer Notice: All fried items may be prepared in oil that is also used to cook
shellfish products (crustaceans and mollusks).At Akira Back, the soy sauce used for sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi is blended with
other ingredients (mirin, dashi, and brown sugar). However, upon guest request,
we can provide gluten-free soy sauce (not blended).The mirin and sake currently used are gluten-free products.
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DESSERT
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CHOCOLATE IN A CUPnutella chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, banana foam18
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APPLE HARUMAKIcinnamon cream cheese, vanilla gelato, caramelized apple17
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YUZU CITRUSyuzu curd, strawberry gelato17
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AB CIGARmiso caramel ice cream, cocoa nibs18
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AB TIRAMISUespresso lady finger, oolong mascarpone burnt espresso tea ice cream18
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MIYAZAKI MANGO SORBETMiyazaki mango, rhubarb wine granita18
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