Menu
The Highwater offers a diverse menu with a mix of hot appetizers like edamame and gyoza, as well as cold appetizers such as poke tuna and salmon cappacio. The specials, like the Monkey Brain Avocado Salad Ball and Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice, showcase unique and delicious fusion flavors. Customers praise the bottomless boozy brunch and friendly service. The outdoor seating and happy hour specials add to the overall experience. The drinks are well-balanced, with standout cocktails like the monkey do monkey see and French 75. The vibe is trendy and casual, perfect for brunch or a night out. Overall, The Highwater is a hidden gem in Astoria, offering a great dining experience with tasty food and innovative drinks.
HOT APPETIZERS
Edamame
steamed soybean with salt.
Gyoza
Pan fried pork dumplings, ponzu dipping.
Vegetable Gyoza
pan fried veggie dumplings, ponzu sauce
Net Spring Roll
a mixture of ground pork, wood ear mushrooms, taro, and mung bean vermicelli
Shishito Peppers
Fried and seasoned with smoked sea salt, bonito flake.
Takoyaki
Squid ball with sweet brown sauce, mayo, bonito flake.
Karaage
Deep fried marinated chicken, wasabi mayo dipping.
Geso Karaage
Deep fried squid legs, spicy mentai mayo dipping, nori powder.
Tempura
Deep fried shrimp, dashi dipping.
Arabiki
grilled arabiki sausage
Wasabi French Fries
French fries with wasabi flake and wasabi mayonnaise.
Corn Ribs
Fried corn with butter soy sauce
Saba Shioyaki
salted grilled mackerel.
Kaki Fry
Breaded Japanese Oyster
Gyu Tan
grilled beef tongue.
Yaki tori
Chicken skewers. (2 skewers)
Gyu Yaki
USDA prime beef. (2 skewers)
Reba
chicken liver. (2 skewers)
Kawa
chicken skin. (2 skewers)
Unagi Kabayaki
grilled eel (2 skewers)
Shrimp Swirl Pops
shrimp (2 skewers)
Murasaki Ika
purple squid. (2 skewers)
Takowasa
raw octopus & wasabi
Ankimo
monkfish liver, scallions, ponzu sauce.
Poke Tuna or Salmon
Hawaiian Style Sashimi & Ginger Soy Sauce
Hamachi Cappacio
Yellowtail, serrano pepper, house ponzu sauce.
Salmon Cappacio
Salmon, serrano pepper, house ponzu sauce.
Tuna Ponzu Tataki
Tuna, kaiware sprout, and scallion with ponzu sauce.
Wakame
Green seaweed with sesame dressing.
House Salad
Arugula and mixed green vegetables, radish, cucumber with yuzu wasabi dressing. Add avocado for an additional charge.
Aburi Salmon Salad
Seared salmon salad with wasabi dressing and mayo.
Sashimi Salad
Fresh salmon, tuna, and yellowtail salad with wasabi dressing and mayo.
COLD APPETIZERS & SALAD
Specials
The Monkey Brain
Avocado Salad Ball : crab stick, cucumber, tobiko, tempura crunch, mayonnaise, top with salmon torch, eel sauce, spicy mayo, scallions, black tobiko.
Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice
deep-fried crispy rice top with spicy tuna, tempura crunch, wasabi mayo, black tobiko, kaiware sprout.
Crispy Tacos (3)
choose your options:
Nigiri ( 2 pieces )
Choice of Sushi
Sashimi ( 2 pieces )
Choice of Sashimi.
Sushi Deluxe Platter
Includes ten pieces of sushi and one roll.
Sashimi Deluxe Platter
Twelve pieces sashimi and one roll.
Sushi Sashimi Combo
Six pieces sushi, six pieces sashimi, and one roll.
Sushi To Sashimi
Signature Rolls
The Jungle Roll
avocado, cucumber, oba, kaiware, scallions, tempura crunch on top with yellowtail, jalapeno, sriracha, ponzu.
Tuna Heaven Roll
spicy tuna, cucumber, tempura crunch on top with tuna, spicy mayo, hot sauce,scallions
Salmon Dynamite Roll
shrimp tempura, cucumber, salmon torch, spicy ginger, mayo, scallions, black tobiko.
The Paradise Roll
salmon, mango wrap with avocado, mango sauce, tempura crunch, ikura.
Broadway Roll
Salmon, avocado, crabstick, deep fried with eel sauce, spicy mayo.
Tear Drop Roll
Tuna, yellow tail, salmon inside, topped with wasabi tobiko, chopped wasabi, and jalapeno.
Double Pleasure Roll
Shrimp tempura, avocado, fresh salmon, and spicy tuna on top.
Tropical Dragon Roll
Eel, cucumber, kaiware, topped with avocado, mango and eel sauce.
Baked Salmon Roll (fully cooked)
California roll, topped with baked salmon, and eel sauce.
Crispy Katsu Roll (fully cooked)
Fried pork or chicken strip, cabbage, shiso leaf, japanese mayo and tonkatsu sauce.
Hai Roll (fully cooked)
Shrimp tempura, avocado wrap top with crabstick,mayonnaise, and eel sauce.
Snow Flake (Vegetarian)
shitake, cucumber on top with coconut flake, pineapple honey mayo.
Salmon Kyu
salmon wrapped in Cucumber with Vinegar Sauce
Spicy Salmon
Spicy Tuna
Spicy Yellowtail
California with crab stick
Eel Avocado
Salmon & Avocado
Avocado Maki (vegan)
Shitake Maki (Vegan)
Mango & Avocado Maki (Vegan)
Avocado & Cucumber Maki (Vegan)
California with Blue Crab
Yellowtail & Scallion
Salmon & Salmon roe
Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail & Scallion
Maki Rolls
Donburi
Chirashi
Chef's selection of sashimi rice bowl.
Oyako Don
Salmon and salmon roe rice bowl
Hawaiian Don
Poke Tuna or Salmon, pineapple, mango, avocado, and micro greens rice bowl.
Unagi Don
Grilled whole eel, rice and pickles
Ten Don
Tempura. Deep fried shrimps, dashi broth, rice bowl
Tonkatsu Don
Deep-fried sliced breaded pork rice bowl
Chicken Katsu Don
Deep fried sliced breaded chicken rice bowl
Steak Donburi
Steak rice bowl
Classic Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork broth, pork belly, soft-boiled egg, scallion, wood ear mushroom, and pickled ginger.
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork broth, pork belly, soft-boiled egg, scallion, spicy bamboo shoot, and spicy paste.
Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork broth, pork belly, soft-boiled egg, scallion, wood ear mushroom, and black garlic oil.
Tempura Udon
Crunchy shrimp and assorted vegetable tempura served with succulent udon noodle soup on the side
Chicken Ramen
Homemade chicken broth, chicken chashu, Ajitama, Bean sprout, bok choy, corn, cilantro, and shallot chip.
Noodle Bowl
Cocktails and More
Margarita
Classic Margarita made with Hornitos blanco, fresh lime, and agave. (Add a flavor for $2 more)
Sapporo Draft Beer
Cold Sapporo beer!
Sapporo Bottle
House Sake
Seltzer (12 oz. Can)
Coke (12 oz. Can)
Ginger Ale (12 oz. Can)
Diet Coke (12 oz. Can)
Water Bottle
Soft Beverages