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Nara Sushi

4.3 (182 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Chicken Teriyaki lunch
Christine L.

Got lunch delivery which came very quickly via dash. Lunch special is $16 and comes with a miso soup or salad options. Got the chicken Teriyaki lunchbox that came with 6 piece California roll and 2 shu mai and rice. It was still warm and enough to eat for one meal & small leftovers. Flavors were there. Recommend for easy and quick takeout.

Heather R.

This restaurant Nara Sushi was excellent the fish was fresh and absolutely delicious. The service was great amazing server. I had a major sneezing attack from my bad spring allergies. The server was so accommodating handed me napkins and some wipes to decongest love this place.

Salmon avocado, spicy tuna, yellowtail scallion
Julia J.

A takeout classic! You can't beat the 3 roll special. Never disappoints! Some of my go-tos are salmon avocado, spicy tuna, and shrimp tempura

Chirashi Lunch Special and Kani Salad and carrot Ginger Dressing
Chris D.

First time I've eaten in the restaurant after ordering delivery for years. Larger portions than delivery and we found out we could customize the chirashi, which is cool. Lovely miso. Staff were fab!

2 Roll Lunch

Decided to give this sushi place a try because it was close and ordered a boston roll and spicy tuna roll. The boston roll might as well be renamed to cucumber and lettuce roll I had to double check my receipt to confirm my eyes . It was 5 thinly sliced rolls filled to the brim with cucumber strips and lettuce. There was only 3/5 pieces that had a tiny piece of shrimp in it. It was also poorly cut and rolled, almost half of it broke because of how thin they were.

76 PEARL ROLL & BUMBLEBEE ROLL
Bill D.

The service was good. The rolls are amazing! Great portions for the price. Super fresh and felt cozy. Here visiting from out of town, but would come here all of the time if I was local!

Natania C.

The vibes here are really great - there's a lot of cool art and posters hanging from the walls. It's a bit expensive compared to some other sushi places I've eaten at, and the food is fine.

Any 3 Rolls: Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Yellowtail, Spicy Yellowtail, Salmon Avocado, and Eel Cucumber
Rainey C.

Solid spot for sushi rolls! We got 2 orders of the Any 3 Rolls and got to try the Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Yellowtail, Spicy Yellowtail, Salmon Avocado, and Eel Cucumber. Our favorites were the Yellowtail and Salmon Avocado. Very fresh fish and fast service! The only reason why I knocked off a star was I felt they could've done without the mixed in tempura crunch flakes in the Spicy rolls. But besides that, really good and I'd come back and try more (esp the specialty rolls!!)

Joy G.

Not bad at all, but this is very much a hole-in-the-wall neighborhood sushi spot that features a ton of signature rolls. Nothing fancy but I liked I could just walk in wearing leggings and basically a sweater that resembled a hotel robe. I went with the eel avocado roll and the Osaka roll with jalapeño, tuna, salmon, and yellowtail. The latter was a challenge in terms of eating it gracefully - do I unhinge my jaw and stuff the whole thing into my gob in one bite, or do I bite it in half and risk spilling everything? This may be classic overthinking. Anyway, everything tasted fresh and delicious, though a bit heavy-handed on the sauce. Service was friendly and came by often to check how we were doing/refill waters. I usually steer clear of raw fish on work trips but I'm happy to report that Nara didn't do me dirty the next day.

Elena Y.

Good spot for lunch. Food came out quick. Check was quick too. Will come back. Wish they did both soup and salad instead of either/or

Spicy Tuna Roll Yellowtail Jalapeno Roll spicy Spicy Snow Crab Maki Roll
Chloe C.

I ordered takeout from Nara Sushi tonight for dinner and it was absolutely delicious! Definitely some of the best takeout sushi I've had in the city! The miso soup was great, and the three roll combo was so filling and great bang for your buck! I got a spicy tuna roll, a spicy crab roll, and a yellowtail jalapeño roll which were all so fresh! I love how little rice there was! I also got a seaweed salad but couldn't finish it as I was so full. This might be my new go-to for takeout sushi!

Bad sushi

Just picked up my order. I ordered a tuna roll where Clearly it does not look fresh - I called the restaurant to where I was placed on hold 2x to hold while they were taking other orders & was not given the time of day, & was told it's fresh and it's ok. I was not given any options to pick up a new roll or refund for the one roll or even a single apology. I will no longer ever order from Nara after the horrible customer service and lack of respect for a customer. Would definitely not recommend this place & say to check out other sushi restaurants in the neighborhood.

Unagi Don (lunch special)
Kimberly L.

Quality fish. My favorite sushi spot in the area.. also just one of my favorite places to eat in this area period. Their non sushi choices are also tasty . Good lunch specials. I have also ordered the sushi for 2 and it was soooooo filling but worth! $68 I think? I also always take note of the taste of sushi restaurants miso soup and salad - I like theirs. The ambiance is so cute. The walls are decorated with many illustrations reminiscent of my childhood, like the characters from the Studio Ghilbi. They are always busy when I come but I have always has prompt service dining here. I haven't had to wait for a seat when I've gone with my partner. I recommend coming with no more than 4 people, it's a small seating area. Remember to use your check in reward - free edamame!

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Doesn't want to take my office order, I never seen a restaurant that doesn't want to take 20 minute order. very rude on the phone.

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Good sushi rolls. I always get salmon avocado, spicy tuna and yellowtail. Lunch specials are a good value.

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