The best Asian fine dining in Gainesville is at Sensei Asian Bistro. Check out the Sensei Asian Bistro menu for a range of appetizers, sushi, entrees, desserts and cocktails.
Wondering where to eat in Gainesville, FL? Sensei Asian Bistro is one of the best places for authentic Asian fine dining cuisine serving a range of options for omnivores and vegetarians alike. Take a look at some of the restaurant’s guests’ favorite dishes below.
The appetizers, or small plates, at Sensei Asian Bistro are the perfect way to start your meal. There are many to choose from, including shishito peppers, ceviche, soups, and other seafood dishes like uni gunkan, which is sea urchin served with caviar and a lime zest. Try them all, or start with some of the favorites below.
Made from tofu tempura with black truffle and a matsutake shoyu glaze, the Agedashi tofu is a must-try for vegetarians and tofu lovers alike. One of the most popular small plates on the menu, the crisp pieces of silken fried tofu are served in a light sauce packed with umami flavor.
These tender dumplings are beautifully crafted with a center of roast duck, foie gras, scallion and black garlic for a flavor punch that will take your breath away. Served with a sakura ponzu sauce for light dipping.
Sensei Asian Bistro has some of the best sushi in Gainesville in both traditional and modern sushi options, all made with the freshest seafood.
This sushi roll is a customer favorite and one of the most popular sushi rolls on the menu. Wrapped with rice and nori and filled with snow crab meat, Asian pear and avocado, this tasty roll is served with sakura ponzu sauce for light dipping. The Kani Maki Roll is light, refreshing and full of flavor.
For something a little more decadent, try the Negi Otoro Maki. This sushi roll features seared fatty tuna with scallion and masago wrapped in nori and rice and drizzled with a lovely low-sodium, mild Matsutake Shoyu sauce that brings out the bold flavor of the tuna.
The dinner menu features a variety of proteins like Wagyu steak, chicken, tofu and seafood served with unique sides and sauces.
This unique vegetarian dish features tofu tempura with tender shiitake mushrooms and steamed broccolini alongside a black truffle-infused coconut curry. It’s served with steamed jasmine rice and is a great option for those looking for a hearty but healthy meal.
For those craving a show-stopping entrée, the miso glazed Chilean sea bass is a work of art.
No meal is complete without a sweet treat, and Sensei Asian Bistro has some of the best desserts in Gainesville.
If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll love the Lady M matcha crepes. This light and airy crepe cake is made with layers upon layers of matcha green tea-infused crepes and finished with a creamy whipped matcha filling between every layer.
A spin on the traditional Italian affogato, the Shakerato at Sensei is a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth. This unique dessert features espresso that’s been shaken with chocolate and cream, served over vanilla gelato and topped with cocoa powder.
Sensei Asian Bistro also has a full bar serving up delicious cocktails with an Asian influence as well as a fine selection of wine and beer.
This refreshing cocktail is perfect for Florida’s warm days and mild winters. It pairs Suntory Whisky Toki with Yuzuri Yuzu Liqueur and finishes with a splash of Champagne and cranberry fruit for the perfect cocktail that whisks the soul away to Japan in springtime.
Travel the Silk Road and discover new flavors with this exquisite cocktail that mixes together gin, honey whiskey and black tea. Garnished with a sprig of mint.
There are so many delicious items on the Sensei Asian Bistro menu that it’s hard to know where to start! The next time you’re looking for the best eating in Gainesville, be sure to check out Sensei Asian Bistro for an unforgettable dining experience.
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