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Sushi Na-Ra

4.5 (106 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed • 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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Casual
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Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Delicious, fresh sushi! My husband and I stopped here for dinner during our weekend trip to Albany. We got a few rolls to share and we both agree it was some of the freshest and most flavorful sushi we have ever had. Our server was also very kind and personable, took time to go over the menu with us and make recommendations. I wish we lived in the area because we would definitely be back!

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Rachel J.

After a long day, my family wanted to eat and we wanted to have a plant based meal. Our visit cemented Sushi Na-Ra as one of my favorite places to eat. We had assorted veggie rolls and dumplings. The kimchi dumplings were soooooo good, I returned a few days later and ordered 20 for a gathering. Both times, I failed to photograph then. Also not pictured was the vegetable udon which was delicious. The staff are kind and the food is made with great care. We will return frequently.

Spicy Girl

As always the food and service was amazing. I ordered pick up and they were right on time like they said. The atmosphere in the place is warm and comforting. It's my favorite place to get sushi in Clifton Park/Halfmoon area.

Salmon and avocado roll, california roll and two spicy tuna rolls.
Tiffany R.

I'm a sushi lover, and this place was the best one in NY for me so far. Amazing service, I didn't ask his name but the waitress was really sweet. We sat outside, the tables were clean and comfortable.

Joel M.

Simplicity is a beautiful thing. So is wild and creative. You can experience both here at Sushi Na Ra. This is a very small restaurant but they do have a private room for small groups. There is some serious girl power going on here. The sushi chefs are all female. They do a wonderful job. They provide substantial slices of Nigiri Sushi. The spicy tuna, crab salad and spicy scallop are outstanding. They have some very creative rolls and offer choice cuts like Uni as well. They also offer traditional Japanese fair. I have been here numerous times and this sushi is fantastic. Add it to your rotation Capital Region!

Alexi A.

Rinse Repeat. I am going back to 5 Stars for now. Sushi Na Ra continues to be by far the best Sushi in Clifton Park and I don't think I have had any other Sushi in the Cap District that was much better. The two ladies that work the Sushi bar at Sushi Na Ra really care how their sushi tastes and looks. My wife also really likes their lunch special where you get miso, a California roll, and a roll of your choice for $9. Sushi- 5 Stars. Very good fish, fresh and well prepared. Good rolls with a nice selection of more unusual stuff. The Sashimi/Nigiri was huge this time, and awesome as always. Favorite rolls- -Red Dragon -Birthday (see pics) -Any of the Spicy Rolls (love how they don't slaughter fish with mayo) Atmosphere- 4 Stars. Way nicer than I would have thought from the outside. Pretty cozy and Japanese. You can forget you are in a strip mall. Service- 4 Stars. Better this time, more attentive and still friendly. Could easily get overwhelmed as it's a small place there is only ever one waiter. Value- 4 Stars. About where it belongs if not a little pricey. Don't care too much, I don't like cheaping out on raw food.

Maki: spicy salmon.  Nigiri: hamachi, saba, unagi, uni.  Maki: eel cucumber. nigiri: ikuru, ika.  2019 01 31.  S24.
Jeremy C.

I stopped in for an early lunch at this tiny (4 x 4, 4 x 2 and 6 at the bar) restaurant hidden away at the end of a small strip mall. First and foremost, something I have rarely seen, especially in a Capital Region restaurant - all the visible staff were women. I've heard how difficult it is for any woman to hold her own in a commercial kitchen, let alone succeed in a Japanese kitchen. I can't imagine the difficulties both the sushi chefs faced in prior kitchens to develop the immediately evident skills displayed here during the preparation of my lunch. One more reason to sit at the sushi bar (photo), as the chefs politely engaged me with conversation about my sushi choices. Other good news as I looked around: real hashi, no photos in the menu or on the place mats, and no annoying television, although the light American background music was a little loud. On the downside, I couldn't think of an excuse why the floor and some of the tables were not a little cleaner, as only the first five guests for early lunch had arrived in the building. But all in all, the decor was inoffensive and comfortable. When trying a new sushi restaurant, I usually order a couple of maki and some nigiri, but the menu, while large, did not have a couple of my usual standards, including, of all things, no tamago. Both of the maki I ordered were off-menu. The normal items both contained avocado - as I looked at the menu I noticed that about 70% of their maki had avocado as an ingredient. I decided to try the rolls without. There was only one server for the entire restaurant, but she was quick and attentive. The main was plated without garnish (photo), following a simple but pleasant soup. The nigiri was very good, with richly colored tasty hamachi, and a very light touch with the vinegar marinade for the saba. The spicy salmon maki was actually spicy! And even better yet was watching this prepared: the chef pulled a fillet of salmon from the display cooler, sliced off a few pieces, then barely chopped up the chunks for the maki chef. Almost every other sushi chef in the Capital Region makes this roll by first grabbing a bowl of pre-minced paste. I will definitely return very soon, I just hope it's a little bit cleaner next time. 2019 01 31. S24.

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We have been coming here for a long time. The service is always quick and friendly, the restaurant is clean and the sushi is AMAZING!

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Great sushi, friendly service, fresh food... They close a little early and make it clear that they are closing.

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Wonderful restaurant owned by a great couple renowned for their contributions to the Korean adoptee community. Terrific food and atmosphere

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Amazing sushi! I always have great service and amazing food any time I go! Relaxed ambiance!

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This is our "go to" sushi restaurant. Always the freshest and everyone there is so friendly. We love Sushi-Na-Ra.

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Outstanding food and great service. One of the top sushi restaurants in the Capital District.

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Food is very fresh. Sushi is awesome. The gentleman inside is super nice. Also recommend the fried noodles, the family's favorite.

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Some of the best sushi in the area. Pricey but worth it for fresh and delicious sushi !

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Great sushi and very creative menu. I liked the spicy roll best. Service was good and quick.

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Never a bad roll and the ladies behind the sushi bar are funny and polite. I come all the time for uni and will continue for years.

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