Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast at Nichinan
Spring Restaurant Week
April 9 - April 18, 2026
Nichinan is participating in Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast with a four-course menu that reflects the restaurant’s precise, ingredient-driven approach to Japanese-inspired cuisine.
This is a chance to experience a curated progression of dishes that highlight balance, technique, and seasonality. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning, the Restaurant Week menu offers a thoughtful way to explore what Nichinan does best.
Exploring options for Restaurant Week in Portsmouth? You can also view our full guide to participating JGroup restaurants.
Event Details
Spring Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast
Dates: April 9 – 18, 2026
Price: $52 per person (four courses)
The Nichinan Restaurant Week menu will be available alongside our regular menu throughout the event.
Please note: Happy Hour specials will not be available during Restaurant Week.
Reservations are recommended.
FIRST
MAGURO SAMPLER
Akami · Chu-Toro · Toro · Yuzu · Tosa · Maldon
NIKUDANGO & QUAIL EGG SKEWER
Pork Meatball · Soy Marinated Quail Egg · Amazu Sauce · Citrus Salad
SPRINGTIME SALAD · VG
Mizuna · Avocado · Dekopon · Yuzu Mint Dressing
SECOND
SHISO WRAPPED SHISHITOS · VG
Charred Shishito · Red & Green Shiso Wrap
WHITE FISH YAKI ONIGIRI CHAZUKI
Cod · Umeboshi · Cod Broth
KAKUNI
Braised Pork Belly · Okinawa Black Sugar · Sake Steamed Bok Choy
THIRD
SALT GRILLED MACKEREL
Sushi Rice · Soy Marinated Daikon · Lemon
GYUDON
Braised Sirloin · Onion · Soy Cured Egg Yolk · Dashi · Pickled Fresno · Scallion
MAKI ROLL
King Salmon · Tempura White Asparagus · Strawberry · Soy Paper · Chive · Lemon
JAPANESE BEURRE BLANC UDON NOODLES · V · G
Kyorikiko Flour · Charred Tofu · Asparagus
FOURTH
SHISO SORBET · VG
WHITE MISO SOUP
Dashi · Wakame · Tofu · Scallion
TSUKEMONO · VG
Pickled Vegetables · Carrot · Eggplant · Daikon · Cucumber · Watermelon Radish · Lemon Plum
FIFTH
TAIYAKI · G
Waffle · Coffee Pearls · Chocolate Ganache · Amaretto Custard · Shaved Chocolate
BITTER CHOCOLATE FONDANT CAKE · G
Sesame Peanut Crumble · Suntory Ice Cream & Anglaise
SEASONAL FRUIT ZERI
Local & Japanese Fruit · Kanten Cubes · Red Beans
ICHIGO DAIFUKU
Mochi Wrapped Strawberry · Sweet Red Bean Paste
FEATURED DRINKS
NOT AN OMELETTE · 17
Cold River Blueberry Vodka · Licor 43 · Cinnamon Demerara · Red Bell Pepper · Lemon · Egg · Black Pepper Bitters
LANDHAUS MAYER
Gruner Vetliner · Notes of pepper & grapefruit· 14/54
Menu subject to change
Consuming raw or undercooked shellfish, seafood, meats, poultry or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Please notify your server of any food allergies. 20% gratuity added to parties of six or more. Ask your server about modifications or preferences.
Reservations
Reservations are recommended during Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast, especially for peak dinner hours.
Book your table through Resy or contact the restaurant directly.
Join Us for Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week offers a focused way to experience Nichinan’s approach to flavor, balance, and presentation.
Join us April 9–18, 2026 and explore the Nichinan Restaurant Week menu, or pair it with selections from our regular menu for a more customized experience.