Ueki — Omakase Menu

Concept: 12-seat omakase, West Village Named in honor of: toshi-ueki — founding partner, Blue Ribbon Sushi

Ueki is the most intimate expression of the sushi tradition that Toshi Ueki brought to Blue Ribbon. The 12-seat counter format and omakase-only structure reflect the kappo dining culture Toshi trained in as a teenager in Kyoto. Every element of the restaurant — the course progression, the sourcing, the sake program — is a deliberate tribute.

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Course Menu

First Course — Senzai

Item	Description
Ankimo Ponzu	Monkfish liver with ponzu
Awabi Sakamushi	Steamed abalone
Mozuku Su	Mozuku seaweed in vinegar dressing

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Second Course — Sashimi

Item	Origin
Chu Toro	Spain
Zuke King Salmon	New Zealand
Hirame Konbujime	Korea
Kumamoto Oyster	Washington, USA

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Third Course — Sushi

Item	Japanese Name	Origin
Grouper	Ma Hata	Mie, Japan
Spanish Mackerel	Sawara	Japan
Strip Jack	Shima Aji	Ehigo, Japan
Horse Mackerel	Aji	Kagoshima, Japan
Black Throat Perch	Nodoguro	Tsushima Island, Japan
White Squid	Shiro Ika	Chiba, Japan
Kazugodai	—	Kagoshima, Japan
Bluefin Tuna	Hon Maguro	Japan
Bluefin Tuna Belly	O Toro	Spain
Red Clam	Aka Gai	Miyagi, Japan
Sardine	Iwashi	Chiba, Japan
Butterfish	Mana Gatsu	Yamaguchi, Japan
Sea Urchin	Uni	Hokkaido, Japan
House-Cured Salmon Roe	Sujiko	Hokkaido, Japan
Sea Eel	Anago	Tsushima, Japan

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Handroll & Saba Sushi

• Handroll (variety)
• Saba (mackerel) pressed sushi
• Arajiru Shinjo — Clear soup with scallop cake

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Sweet — “Last, Not the End”

• Brandy Ice Cream with Shizuoka Melon

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Sourcing Summary

Origin	Items
Japan (various prefectures)	12 fish: Mie, Ehigo, Kagoshima (×2), Tsushima Island (×2), Chiba (×2), Miyagi, Yamaguchi, Hokkaido (×2)
Spain	Chu Toro, O Toro Belly
New Zealand	King Salmon
Korea	Hirame (Fluke), konbu-cured
USA (Washington)	Kumamoto Oyster

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Sake Program

The sake program at Ueki reflects the depth of sake culture toshi-ueki brought to Blue Ribbon. Organized by style tier. Prices: GL = glass, BOX = box serving, BTL = bottle.

Junmai (Pure Rice Sake)

Name	Flavor Profile	Region	Rice	GL	Box	BTL
Heaven Junmai 12	Round & Dry	Hyogo	Yamada Nishiki	$8	$15	$64
Isojiman Shuzo Tokubetsu Omachi 53	Hint of Pear	Shizuoka	Omachi	$15	$30	$112
Blue Ribbon Junmai	Dry, Hint of Fruit	Kochi	Yamada Nishiki	—	—	$65

Junmai Ginjo

Name	Flavor Profile	Region	Rice	GL	Box	BTL
Heaven Junmai Ginjo	Light & Dry	Hyogo	Yamada Nishiki	$9	$17	$75
Matsumoto Shuzo, Shuhari Omachi	Light Peach & Melon	Kyoto	Omachi	$13	$26	$85
Blue Ribbon Ginjo	Very Dry, Hint of Cream, Elegant Savory	Kochi	Yamada Nishiki	$17	$34	$75
Isojiman Junmai Ginjo	Well Balanced	Shizuoka	Yamada Nishiki	—	—	$91
Kiyasho Shuzo Jikon Omachi	Mild & Earthy	Mie	Omachi	—	—	$105

Junmai Daiginjo

Name	Flavor Profile	Region	Rice	GL	Box	BTL
Kamonishiki Shuzo, Nifudazake Tank 132	Lively, Delicate	Niigata	Gohyaku Mangoku	$14	$28	$80
Wakatake Onigoroshi “Demon Slayer”	Round & Smooth	Shizuoka	Aichinokaori	$15	$27	$110
Blue Ribbon Daiginjo	Well Balanced, Refreshing Fruity	Nara	Gohyakumangoku	$19	$36	$85
Kurosawa	Reserved, Hint of Pear, Buttery	Nagano	Miyama Nishiki	$19	$35	$150
Sumikawa Toyo Bijin “Asian Beauty” Ichiban Matoi	Full Body, Lively	Yamaguchi	Yamada Nishiki	—	—	$140
Soto X Yamagata Masamune	Melon, Crisp Acidity	Akaiwa	Omachi	—	—	$265
Hirokou Hitakami Junmai Daiginjo “Yasuke (Sushi)“	Soft & Refined	Miyagi	Yamada Nishiki	—	—	$340
Kikusui Kuramitsu 2012 (Gold Prize 2014)	Super Smooth	Niigata	Koshi Hikari	—	—	$455
Suigei “Drunken Whale” Daito	Superb Aroma, Crisp Finish	Kochi	Yamada Nishiki	—	—	$790
Asahi Shuzo Tsugo “Generation”	Soft, Rich Aroma	Koshiji	Koshitanrei	—	—	$1,070

Genshu (Unpasteurized, Undiluted)

Name	Flavor Profile	Region	Rice	GL	Box	BTL
Blue Ribbon Genshu	Bold & Dry (180ml)	Kochi	Yamada Nishiki	$17	—	—
Narutotai “Ginjo Nama Genshu” (18.5% ABV)	Bone Dry	Tokushima	Yamada Nishiki	—	—	$80
Kubota Daiginjo	Earthy & Full Bodied	Niigata	—	$14	$27	$100
Kikuhime Yamahai Ginjo 2005 (Aged 15 Years)	Dry, Complex	Ishikawa	Yamada Nishiki	—	—	$600

Nigori (Unfiltered)

Name	Flavor Profile	Region	Rice	GL	Box	BTL
Blue Ribbon Nigori	Silky, Smooth	Shizuoka	Yamada Nishiki	$13	$26	$85
Iichishima Kumo “Cloud” Junmai	Tropical Fruit	Niigata	Gohyaku Mangoku	—	—	$80

Sparkling Sake

Name	BTL
Masumi Grand Prix	$280

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Pairing Menu

The curated pairing menu pairs sake and wine across the course progression:

1. Pierre Gimonnet Belles Annes Brut Champagne
2. Donnhoff Tonschier Trocken Riesling
3. Isojiman Shuzo Tokubetsu Omachi 53 (Junmai)
4. Matsumoto Shuzo, Shuhari Omachi (Junmai Ginjo)
5. Kamonishiki Shuzo, Nifudazake Tank 132 (Daiginjo)
6. Clarified Milk Punch

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Ueki Cocktails

Name	Ingredients	Price
Yuzu Noki	SG Mugi Shochu & Yuzu Lemonade	$15
Momo Noki	Sacred Spring Vodka, White Peach Juice, Club Soda	$15
Ume Noki	SG Kome Shochu & Kimono Plum Soda	$15

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Beer

Name	Price
Iwate-Kura Brewery Sansho Beer	$13
Hitachino XH	$14
Hitachino White	$14
Hitachino Yuzu Ginger NA (< 0.5% ABV)	$12

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Kyoto Japanese Craft Beer / Non-Alcoholic

Name	Price
Kyoto White Yuzu	$12
Kyoto Yamadanishiki	$12
Kyoto Matcha	$12

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See also: toshi-ueki — for the full story of the man this restaurant honors.