The Art of Ordering: 9 ways of making Smart and Savvy Choices at Your Favorite Japanese Restaurant
At Murasaki, enjoying Japanese cuisine should be both an easy delight and a discovery. With our expansive menu, you can savour a burst of flavors, dine with style while making the most of your experience. Here, we gathered some information on how to order for the best value, variety, and satisfaction for solo dining to group gatherings.
1. Explore Our Classic and Signature Rolls
For those who love variety, ordering a selection of classic and signature rolls is a wonderful way to sample a spectrum of flavours and textures. Generously portioned and packed with great ingredients, they are perfect for sharing or building your tasting flight for a casual sushi meal.
Hidden Gems to try from our Classic Roll section
House Roll
Our house roll is a true hidden gem amongst our Classic Rolls category. This sizeable roll has an incredible set of salmon, tuna, yam and prawn tempura, and avocado - all the great ingredients you look for in a great sushi roll. It is one of the most underrated roll.
New Dynamite Roll
As an updated version of the original dynamite roll, our New Dynamite Roll has a yam and prawn tempura with crabmeat, which makes a rich combination of tastes between soft and cream-rich crabmeat and crunchy tempura. A much-loved roll for many, you will be satisfied to add this to your usual order.
Avocado Salmon Roll
With seasoned sushi rice, chunk avocado and your choice of favorite ingredient, our Avocado + Rolls is a simple, satisfying choice. Dip in soy sauce or add an extra spicy mayo for that extra kick to your roll. So much can be done in this single Avocado combination of the classic roll!
Variety of Avocado+ Rolls: We have 7 rolls that combine the rich taste of avocado with fresh ingredients.
Our Avocado+ options are Avocado Ginger Roll, Avocado Cucumber Roll, Avocado Asparagus Roll, Avocado Yam Tempura Roll, Avocado Mango Roll, Avocado Salmon Roll, and Avocado Tuna Roll.
Peanut Crunch Roll
A fusion that you would not have imagined easily, that tastes so good! If you haven’t and don’t have peanut allergies, it is a must-try. Our peanut crunch sauce has a delicate balance of peanut butter and a savory profile, drizzled over a crunchy California roll. The resulting contrast is an amazingly bold flavor that is memorable. If you want that unexpected nutty flavor that is sweet yet rich to satisfy your taste buds, this is the roll to try.
Chicken Teriyaki Roll (or Beef Teriyaki Roll)
Enjoy a taste of teriyaki in a roll. It is like taking a bite of teriyaki and a spoonful of rice, only made better with fresh cucumber. An easy way to satisfy your Teriyaki cravings without having to order a full plate and leaving room for many other flavors to join.
Diamond Head Roll: Originally called Hawaiian Roll, this roll has a fresh zesty taste from combining a vinegrette base sauce with a creamy and soft texture of salmon, which is an absolute delight in a bite. Once you try this, this will surely be part of your usual order roster.
Futomaki: It is a traditional Japanese sushi roll, which has seaweed paper rolled outside visibly. Ingredients are a collection of goodness– pickled radish, shiitake mushroom, tamago, and more that deliver a traditionally balanced taste of savory vegetables. Without being overly rich or bold, this sizable roll is one of the best choices to enjoy sushi that is tasty and healthy.
Rock’n Roll: As the name suggests, this roll rocks with a combination of yam tempura, prawn tempura, cucumber, avocado, and smoked salmon. The bold and complex flavour of smoked salmon gets a boost from crunchy tempura. If you love the taste of smoked salmon, this is a great roll to get to know.
Artisan Roll
Packed with flavor, Artisan roll is a small-sized roll, yet has a very satisfying and bold taste, which makes a great pair with a pint of beer or bold wine. Wild salmon in a roll is deep-fried with crunchy tempura, with our house sauce is an easy favorite choice for many and is quite addictive.
2. Create a Balanced Table with hot entrées and fresh sashimi, and sushi
California Combo & Chashu Ramen
Ordering a combination of fresh sushi and sashimi with hot entrees like Ramen makes a great combination for a taste palate, and also for sharing.
Dining with friends or family? Combining a hot entrée-such as teriyaki, udon, or yakisoba-with a selection of seafood specialties like nigiri or sashimi makes a great shared table that offers a great variety and rich flavours.
Example selection: Beef Teriyaki, Seafood Teriyaki, Chicken Udon, Veggie Yakisoba, Assorted Aburi Nigiri A, a full 9pcs Salmon and tuna sashimi for a group of 4-5 people.
NOTE Add a bowl of rice per person to complement the richly seasoned dishes and round out your meal. This approach ensures everyone enjoys a satisfying variety, both in taste and presentation.
3. Grills and Entrées: Build Your Own Bento
Spicy Pork Teriyaki with Rice
Add rice and an appetizer or salad to make your own bento boxes– any leftovers make an easy lunch the next day too!
Our grilled dishes are perfect for those seeking a balanced, nourishing meal. Pair your favorite grill and/or Entrées like Sizzling Beef, BBQ Tuna, Black Cod, Chicken Teriyaki, Seafood Teriyaki or Spicy Pork Teriyaki with rice and fresh sides of appetizers or salad to create a personalized bento box.
For those who love grilled fish, enjoy your meal in a true Japanese style with Salmon or Hamachi Kama and Saba Shioyaki. They make an excellent choice to pair with a bowl of rice and a miso soup.
Note: Except grilled fish items, hot entrées make an excellent choice for next-day lunches, either with or bread.
4. Roll Trays & Party Platters for Effortless Group Dining
Murasaki Japanese Restaurant’s Family Roll Tray A consists of 7 rolls that are easy to share and great for a variety of taste.
For groups of three and more, our Roll Trays and Party Trays are curated to cater to group sharing. Party and Roll trays become an effective tool for easy catering. Add hot entrées like Teriyaki, Yakisoba or Grills, and a few appetizers or tempura for a true feast. This combination is perfect for home celebrations and effortless, stylish entertaining.
• Roll Trays feature 7–9 of our most popular rolls, ideal for sharing between 3-4 people.
• Party Trays Include a generous assortment of rolls and nigiri with variation in the size of the nigiri count. This is perfect if your group likes to enjoy nigiri pieces.
CURRENT PROMOTION Salmon Crunch Salad is given as a complimentary item with party tray orders.
5. Moody Boat & Rocky Point Boat to share in style
Moody Boat
Murasaki’s Boat sharing is an excellent choice for a stylish sharing where you can enjoy both fresh sashimi, nigiri, and rolls with sunomono and miso soup.
Splitting a Moody Boat or Rocky Point Boat is a sophisticated way to enjoy an abundant selection of sashimi, nigiri, and rolls when dining in at Murasaki. Add a hot entrée like yakisoba or teriyaki for a table on top of the boat presentation, and that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. It is the best way to share with fun experience of picking for your plate off a mini boat.
6. Family-Style Feasting, make an Elegant shared table
Enjoy a family-style feast table by ordering a mix of Murasaki's variety of popular items. In this table, you are seeing a Scallop Tempura Roll, Mango Prawn Roll, Sashimi Salad, and Donkatsu.
For families, a smart combination of shareable appetizers, hot dishes, and a few classic rolls creates a complete meal that’s both satisfying and healthy to enjoy a feast all together. Enjoy a full, balanced dinner for a family at less than the cost of fast food per person without compromising on quality or experience.
Sample combination: Agedashi Tofu, Chicken Teriyaki, Veggie Yakisoba, Deluxe Roll Combo, New Dynamite Roll, Veggie Dynamite Roll, Deluxe Tempura, one of the signature rolls like Volcano Roll, Jazz Roll or Aburi Tuna Roll
7. lunch Bento Boxes & Dinner Features
Lunch Bento: Sashimi Bento
All of our Lunch Bentos come with a 4pcs California roll, miso soup, rice, spring roll, 1 pc gyoza, salad, and an appetizer tempura– all for an unbeatable deal until 3pm every day.
When it comes to value choices, our Bento Boxes and Dinner Features are second to none.
Lunch Bento is available until 3 pm, at an amazing value point, featuring a harmonious balance of mains and many side dishes. Choose your main dish out of 8 different bentos– Gyoza, California Roll, Teriyaki, Veggie, Curry, Nigiri, Sashimi, or Nigiri & Sashimi bento.
NOTE Veggie Bento is upgraded with Tofu Teriyaki, Tempura, and a Veggie Gyoza, which is a hearty, plant-forward choice.
Dinner Features are like mini-course menus with Rolls, Teriyaki, and Appetizers. It is a smart way to enjoy a fully balanced meal and component in one order that elevates your dining experience.
Note One of our best-selling dinners is Maki Dinner with Dynamite Roll and California Roll, a choice of Teriyaki and three others from the starter components.
Note 02 Murasaki Dinner consists of 8 different components + an ice cream dessert to satisfy your Japanese food cravings thoroughly! A full course curation, you can enjoy every bit of many of the best Murasaki tastes in one sitting. Best when you are hungry, but also works well with other dishes to share between two or in a group.
8. Rice Bowls or Donburi: Another Hidden gem.
Oyako Don
Oyako Don is a traditional Japanese rice bowl that combines egg with grilled chicken, grilled in a mirin-based savoury soy sauce with a sweet base. All of our Rice Bowls come with a miso soup!
Donburi bowls are another not-so-well-known hidden gem which makes a satisfying, balanced meal. Served with miso soup, this Rice Bowl has so much to offer. Murasaki has more than 12 Rice Bowl options. It is toppings over a bowl of rice, in one sitting you can easily enjoy your meal that is packed with nutrients and a great taste.
• Hot options: Teriyaki bowls, Gyu Don, Oyako Don, Katsu Don, Curry Don, Ten Don (tempura), Unagi Don. These saucy, savory rice bowls are hearty and can easily replace ordering many other rolls.
• Fresh Seafood options: Fresh sashimi on top of rice! Our sashimi-based rice bowls come in five different types. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy the bowl with soy sauce or our house spicy hot sauce when ordering Spicy Chirashi Don. The assortment of fresh sashimi and vegetables with a vinegrette-sweet spicy sauce will boost your appetite exponentially.
• Vegetarian options: Tofu Teriyaki Rice Bowl, Veggie Ten Don, Japanese Curry Bowl with tofu make a great choice for those who seek only vegetable options.
Note Chirashi Don and Spicy Chirashi Don are like a poke bowl, brimming with fresh sashimi over rice. It is a great choice to enjoy both the freshness of sashimi and a hot meal together.
9. For the Love of crunchy and deep-fried specialties.
Katsu Curry Plate
Murasaki Japanese Restaurant's Katsu dishes are hand-hammer-flattened, battered, and crisply deep-fried for our signature savory taste. It is served with rice, green salad and a dipping sauce.
If you crave something crispy, try our Katsu or Curry Katsu Plates. Our Katsus are hand-hammer flattened, hand-battered and crisply deep-fried to create our signature savory flavor profile. Our Katsu is served with green salad, Rice and a Katsu dipping sauce. The fried Katsu with rice offers a great combination of crispy fried satisfaction of a balanced meal that will make order next time again.
Note indulge in Ten Don and tempura like deluxe tempura or a signature roll like Ioco Roll, Leo roll Scallop Tempura Roll to enjoy deep-fried dishes. Our tempuras are hand-battered for deep frying and paired with house-made sauces for a delicate taste.
At Murasaki, dining well is about more than just great food– it’s about sharing and discovering your new favorites. Our menu offers endless possibilities for stylish, satisfying meals that delight both palate and curiosity for a variety. Let our team help you craft the perfect order for your next visit, because there are just so many smart ways to enjoy the value offered at Murasaki.
