Kume Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Kume, a hidden gem nestled in a bustling strip mall in South Portland, Maine. This Japanese steakhouse transcends its humble surroundings with a stunning interior, offering a modern and inviting atmosphere. Kume's menu is a delightful fusion, showcasing everything from tantalizing appetizers to fresh sushi, hot pot, and delectable hibachi options.
Highlights include the flavorful dumplings and the crowd-favorite king of king roll, featuring premium ingredients like real king crab and avocado. The drinks are equally impressive, with unique cocktails and a selection of chilled sake that elevate the dining experience. Customers rave about the attentive service, where staff work seamlessly to ensure a wonderful visit even during peak hours.
For anyone seeking authentic Japanese cuisine paired with an inviting ambiance, Kume is a must-visit. It’s not just a meal; it’s a culinary adventure.
Lunch Noodles (Mon-Sat 11am-3pm)
Stir-Fry Chicken Udon
Stir-Fry Grill Beef Udon
Stir-Fry Shrimp Udon
Stir-Fry Yaki Soba
Shrimp or Chicken
Stir-Fry Combo Udon
Chicken, Shrimp & Beef
Thai Mango Chicken
Thai Mango Shrimp/Beef
Red/Green Curry Chicken
Red/Green Curry Shrimp/ Beef
Basil Chicken
Basil Shrimp/ Beef
Organic Chicken
Panko Fried
Lunch Kitchen Special (Mon-Sat 11am-3pm)
Japanese Lunch Box (Mon-Sat 11am-3pm)
Teriyaki Box
Choose Chicken/ Steak/ Shrimp/ Salmon
Beef Negimaki Box
Tempora Box
Choose Shrimp or Vegetable
Sushi Or Sashimi Box
Maki Special 2 Rolls
Choose Any 2: Avocado/Cucumber/Sweet Potato/ Vegetable/ Boston/Philadelphia/California/Alaska/Tuna/ Yellowtail/Tuna Avo/Eel Avo/Salmon Avo/Shrimp Asparagus Spicy Tuna/Spicy Crab Crunchy/ Salmon Skin/
Maki Special 3 Rolls
Choose Any 3: Avocado/Cucumber/Sweet Potato/ Vegetable/ Boston/Philadelphia/California/Alaska/Tuna/ Yellowtail/Tuna Avo/Eel Avo/Salmon Avo/Shrimp Asparagus Spicy Tuna/Spicy Crab Crunchy/ Salmon Skin/
Sushi Lunch
5pcs sushi California Roll
Sashimi Lunch
Assorted sliced raw fish
Salmon Plate
3pcs sushi 3pcs sashimi 1pc salmon roll
Sushi & Sashimi Combo
4pcs sushi 8pcs assorted sashimi California roll
Sushi Bar Lunch (Mon-Sat 11am-3pm)
Hibachi Lunch (Mon-Sat 11am-3pm)
Vegtable
Chicken
Salmon
N.Y. Steak
Shrimp
Scallop
Filet Mignon
Combo
Choose 2: Chicken/ Salmon/ NY Steak/ Shrimp
Uni Shot
*RAW
Baby Octopus
Baked baby octopus topped w. eel sauce
Naruto
Avo, Flying fish roe, Yellowtail, Tuna, Salmon, Crab Stick wrapped with thin slice cucumber *RAW
Fushion Style Steak
Seared slice thin steak w. yuzu-soy sauce
Tropical Tempora Roll
Tuna, Mango, Cilantro, Tobiko w. yuzu miso sauce
Yellowtail Jalapeno
Thin sliced yellowtail topped w. jalapeno & tobiko in chef special sauce
Grilled Tuna
Pan seared wild caught tuna w. yuzu flavor sweet & chili sauce *RAW
Dinosaur Egg
Deep fried with Avo, Spicy Tuna & Crabmeat, topped w. roe & special sauce
Sushi
5pcs assorted fish on sushi rice *RAW
Sashimi
7pcs sliced fresh fish *RAW
Sushi Appetizer
Kitchen Appetizer
Harumaki
Fried veg spring rolls
Edamame
steamed young soy bean
Shumai
Steamed shrimp dumplings
Gyoza
Pan-fried veg/pork dumplings
Spicy Garlic Edamame
Crispy Calamari
Lobster Rangoon
Chicken Katsu
Fried Chicken
Tempora
Veg & Shrimp
Takoyaki 6pcs
Traditional Japanese fried octopus ball w. bonito flakes, mayonnaise & Katsu sauce
Garlic Broccoli
Steamed w. garlic butter sauce
Beef Negimaki
Beef roll w. scallion w. teriyaki sauce
Kume Chicken Wings
Deep fried w. special sauce
Kume Bun
Choose Pork or Roast Duck
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Deep fried coconut shrimp w. honey spicy coconut milk sauce
XO Scallop
5pcs, homemade XO sauce, spicy
Duck Spring Roll
Bacon Scallops 4pcs
Bacon Scallops 8pcs
Zipang (250ml Bottle)
Sparking clear sake bright & crispy
Nigori (300ml Bottle)
Rough-filter Junmai sake with a sweet & creamy texture
Suzaku (300ml Bottle)
Purely sake rice made with a fruity aroma includes pear, honeydew & pineapple notes
Gekkeikan Warm Sake (Sm)
Gekkeikan Warm Sake (Lg)
Gekkeikan Plum (G)
Subtly sweet, full plum nectar
Gekkeikan Plum (B)
750ml
Black & Gold (G)
Top shelf sake with hints of honeydew, papaya, anise & roasted nuts, finishes long and smooth
Black & Gold (B)
750ml
Sake
Martinis
Saketini
Absolut, sake & sliced cucumber
The Kume
Blueberry vodka, St-Germain & pj, topped with prosecco
Sunset Tini
Pear vodka, amaretto & sour mix
Pomtini
Pomegranate vodka, pomegranate liqueur & juice
Blueberry Lemon Drop
Crazy Cow
Chocolate vodka, coconut rum & Irish Cream liqueur
Samurai Harvest
American Harvest Organic vodka, Midori, pj & Zipang Sparking Sake
Appletini
Green apple & cherry
Sumo
Sake, St Elder, lemon juice
Cheery Blossoms
Sake, St Elder, cranberry & lime juice