Our Menus
A Journey Through FlavorExplore our curated selections — each menu a distinct expression of Hotaru's commitment to craft and balance.
Dine-in Menu
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At Hotaru, our menu blends traditional Japanese technique with modern precision. Every dish is built around premium sushi CT diners trust for quality, from silky bluefin tuna and dry-aged wagyu to delicate sashimi and seasonal fish sourced fresh and prepared daily. Whether you're settling in for omakase or exploring our signature rolls, each plate reflects the same standard of craft found throughout our Southport dining room.
Omakase Experience
Our Omakase Experience is a chef-curated journey through seasonal fish and hand-shaped nigiri, served piece by piece at the counter. It's the most personal way to experience omakase Southport CT has to offer. Visit our full omakase page for the complete journey and what to expect.
Nigiri & Sashimi
Each piece of nigiri Southport guests order is hand-shaped using the day's freshest fish, bluefin tuna, salmon, scallop, and red snapper among our favorites, with select pieces finished in caviar sushi Southport diners specifically request. For sashimi Southport CT guests crave, cuts are sliced thin and served with quiet precision.
Signature Rolls
Our Signature Rolls layer premium seafood, fresh ingredients, and balanced textures into creative house combinations built for bold flavor. They're as satisfying at the table as they are for takeout, order online for delivery or pickup whenever the craving hits.
Wagyu Skewers & Yakitori
Charcoal-grilled and lightly glazed, our skewers feature wagyu sushi CT diners can't find just anywhere, alongside seafood and seasonal vegetables. Finished with traditional Japanese seasoning, this yakitori Connecticut guests keep coming back for brings smoky depth to every course.
Tempura
Our tempura Southport CT regulars love arrives light and crisp, never heavy. Choose from seafood or vegetable options, lightly battered and fried to a delicate crunch that lets each ingredient shine through.
Takoyaki
A Hotaru favorite, our takoyaki Southport guests order again and again is crispy on the outside and soft within, finished with traditional toppings for an authentic bite of Japanese street food.
Donburi Rice Bowls
Each donburi rice bowl Connecticut diners order is built warm, generous, and deeply comforting, topped with premium cuts of fish, wagyu, or seasonal ingredients. It's a satisfying, flavorful option for guests who want Hotaru's craft in a heartier, casual form.
Desserts
Close your meal with something light. Our Japanese-inspired desserts range from matcha creations to delicate sweets, designed to bring balance and finesse to the end of every Hotaru dinner.