Inaho | Yarmouthport

After a successful yard sale on what I would deem the perfect New England fall day; crisp and cool with sunny blue skies, my Mom, sister and I treated ourselves to an extravagant dinner at our favorite Japanese restaurant, Inhao, located in quaint Yarmouthport center. The waitstaff is always pleasant and informed, our waitress explained the specials in great detail, even multiple times, and rolled with the punches as we sipped martinis, ordered dishes at random throughout the evening, and grew louder with every sip of sake. (Carafes were ordered once the martinis were polished off.)

Suffice to say, we went all out.
The martinis and saketinis ($9.50) are crafted with a heavy hand and a sugared rim. I enjoyed the Ginger Martini which is simply Stoli vodka shaken with ginger syrup. Leah drank the Lemondrop Saktetini with Absolut Citron, Limoncello syrup, sake and fresh lemon juice. Mom had the classic French Martini made with Stoli vodka, Chambord and pineapple juice.We started with the Tuna Sampler ($13) a special boasting three types of the coveted fish. Generous nigiri of marbled bluefin toro, albacore, and ahi (yellowfin), plus an ahi ceviche layered with cucumber and jalapeno. This plate was a gorgeous execution of fresh tuna.The Double Dragon ($17) off the maki roll menu is just the best. Rolls heaping with tuna, salmon and avocado are drizzled in spicy mayo and adorned with little mountains of brightly citrus colored fish roe, then generously sprinkled with tempura flakes and scallions.Our waitress recommended a Volcano Shot ($12).
These messy but superb morsels are California rolls topped with fresh bay scallops, mushrooms and sautéed bok choy in a spicy mayo, sweet miso sauce and tempura flake crusted emulsion.Wow, did this ever impress. Sensational flavors and textures all around.
Sisters x Sake! They offer a one size fits all carafe for $6.

Then, we splurged on a sashimi plate of the Bluefin Toro ($14). 

Coming right up: Unagi ($5) // Tako ($4.50) // Miso Soup ($2.50).

We took our time, we sipped martinis, deep conversation ensued, we debated over the menu, we downed shoots of volcano rolls and sake, and we ordered more sushi whenever the moment struck. I'm pretty sure the moment would have continued to strike until closing time if we didn't stop ourselves by placing a dessert order.
A family staple since day one, circa age 12 birthday dinner, I present to you the Flourless Chocolate Cake ($6.75). Paired with vanilla bean ice cream and fresh strawberries, drizzled in chocolate sauce and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Inaho's flourless cake has always been the best rendition of any I've had! Inventive maki, impossibly fresh sushi and sashimi, creative saketini cocktails and warm attentive service, Inaho is the Japanese restaurant on Cape Cod not to be missed.

Inhao

157 Main Street

Yarmouthport, MA 02576