Kare Bar – Japanese
This vibrant destination invites diners into a world of crisp textures and bold, clean flavors, where the snap of spicy cucumbers and the golden crunch of panko-crusted avocado elevate the art of the modern small plate. From the delicate silkiness of tuna tartare to the savory sizzle of pan-fried dumplings, every dish celebrates a harmonious balance of garden-fresh ingredients and expertly prepared seafood in an atmosphere of effortless cool.
Rembrandt Way, Reston, Virginia 20153 +17039955627 https://www.karebar.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, halal, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb, candida, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its inviting space and succulent menu, guests frequently highlight the standout appetizers as a particularly flavorful start to a satisfying meal. Reviewers praise the efficient and professional service that accompanies the dining experience, noting that every course from the starters to the main dishes is prepared to a high standard. This welcoming atmosphere makes it a popular choice for those seeking a consistently high-quality dinner where the staff ensures a seamless and professional visit.
Menu
Small Plates - Cold
- Tuna Tartare - $15: Raw, diced tuna mixed w/ soy sauce, sesame oil, shichimi (Japanese red pepper), onion and wasabi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food
- Karé Bar Salad - $8: Fresh greens served with wafu dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Seaweed Salad - $7: Served w/ ponzu dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Salmon Salad - $12: Grilled salmon served over a fresh green salad w/ ponzu dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Spicy Crunch Cucumber - $7: Smashed cucumber served w/ scallion puree & chili crunch Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Panko Avocado Salad - $11: Caramelized onion, bean sprout, spring mix, panko, avocado, onion flakes, gobo, served w/ wafu dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Small Plates - Warm
- Age-dashi Tofu - $8: Deep-fried tofu served w/ soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Ika Geso - $9: Deep-fried, lightly battered squid Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings - $8: Crispy pan-fried chicken dumplings served w/ peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Pan-fried Seafood Dumplings - $8: Crispy pan-fried seafood dumplings served w/ peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Salmon Shioyaki Appetizer - $9: Grilled salted salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Hamburger Steak Appetizer - $9: Japanese-style meatloaf served w/ house special gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tonkatsu Appetizer - $9: Fried pork cutlet with crispy panko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Karaage - $8: Japanese fried chicken bites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Katsu Appetizer - $9: Fried chicken cutlet with crispy panko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- 5-Spiced Edamame - $5: Seasoned with curry spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Takoyaki - $7: Deep fried ball-shaped snack with diced octopus Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kurobuta Sausage - $9: Served with roasted garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Miso Glazed Eggplant - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
Soup
- Miso Soup - $3.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- Clear Mushroom Soup - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Donburi - Rice Bowl
- Oyako Don - $16: Grilled chicken rice bowl with egg and sweet soy sauce broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tonkatsu Don - $16: Fried pork cutlet over rice with egg and sweet soy sauce broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Katsu Don - $16: Fried chicken cutlet over rice with egg and sweet soy sauce broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Katsu Don - $18: 3 pieces of fried shrimp over rice with egg and sweet soy sauce broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Kamameshi - $20: Rice cooked in a sizzling cast iron pot along with a flavorful broth and vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Unagi Kamameshi - $25: Rice cooked in a sizzling cast iron pot along with a flavorful broth and broiled eel over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Teishoku
- Salmon Shioyaki Plate - $20: Grilled salted salmon, served w/ miso soup, rice, and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tonkatsu Plate - $18: Fried pork cutlet, served w/ miso soup, rice, and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Katsu Plate - $18: Fried chicken cutlet, served w/ miso soup, rice, and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Hamburger Steak Plate - $19: Japanese style meatloaf, served w/ miso soup, rice, and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Teriyaki Plate - $18: Served w/ miso soup, rice, and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Udon & Pasta
- Shrimp Tempura Udon - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Creamy Teriyaki Udon Pasta - $21: Served with grilled chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Miso Mushroom Creamy Udon Pasta - $19: Sautéed shitake mushroom, served with creamy miso sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Katsu Curry Udon - $19 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tonkatsu Curry Udon - $19 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Hamburger Steak Curry Udon - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tofu Curry Udon - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Fish Katsu Curry Udon - $21: Cod fish cutlet over curry udon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Katsu Curry Udon - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Ramen
- Tonkosu Ramen - $15.5: Rich and creamy broth based upon pork bone, egg, bean sprout, onion, mushroom, scallion, chashu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Miso Ramen - $15.5: Soup based on miso flavor, egg, bean sprout, onion, mushroom, scallion, chashu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shoyu Ramen - $15.5: Soup based on soy sauce, egg, bean sprout, onion, mushroom, scallion, chashu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Kare Rice
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $19: Chicken cutlet over rice, topped w/ egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tonkatsu Curry - $19: Pork cutlet over rice with curry, topped with egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hamburger Steak Curry - $20: Meatloaf over rice with curry topped w/ egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tofu Curry - $16: Curry with kabocha, eggplant, served over rice and topped w/ tofu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Shrimp Katsu Curry - $20: Deep fried panko shrimp over rice, topped w/ egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fish Katsu Curry - $21: Cod fish cutlet over rice, topped w/ egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Beef Curry - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- Curry Side - $5
Dessert
- Baked Yuzu Cheesecake - $7: Rice and creamy cheesecake with Japanese citrus yuzu Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Green Tea Cheesecake - $7: Smooth green tea cheesecake with a buttery crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Matcha Crepe Cake - $10: Mille crepe cake made with Shizuoka matcha Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian