Karé Bar – Japanese
Karé Bar offers a vibrant escape where the crisp snap of chilled cucumbers and the delicate sizzle of pan-fried dumplings create a lively symphony of textures and aromas. Velvety tuna tartare and golden, panko-crusted avocado salads showcase a playful approach to Japanese-inspired fare, balancing garden-fresh brightness with savory, umami-rich depths. Whether sharing plates of tender ika geso or tucking into a nourishing grilled salmon salad, guests find themselves immersed in a contemporary space that celebrates clean flavors and meticulous craftsmanship.
10050 Baltimore National Pike https://karebar.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the savory dishes and satisfying portions at Karé, frequently highlighting the memorable flavors that define the menu. Guests love the cozy atmosphere and consistently praise the attentive service provided by a knowledgeable staff. Celebrated for its welcoming ambiance, the experience is often described as a standout choice for a satisfying and well-guided dinner.
Menu
Cold Appetizers & Salads
- Tuna Tartare - $15: Raw, diced tuna mixed w/ soy sauce, sesame oil, shichimi (Japanese red pepper), onion and wasabi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karé Bar Salad - $8: Fresh greens served with wafu dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $7: Served w/ ponzu dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Salad - $12: Grilled salmon served over a fresh green salad w/ ponzu dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Crunch Cucumber - $7: Smashed cucumber served w/ scallion puree & chili crunch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panko Avocado Salad - $11: Caramelized onion, bean sprout, spring mix, panko, avocado, onion flakes, gobo, served w/ wafu dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Warm Appetizers
- Age-dashi Tofu - $8: Deep-fried tofu served w/ soy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ika Geso - $9: Deep-fried, lightly battered squid Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings - $8: Crispy pan-fried chicken dumplings served w/ peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-fried Seafood Dumplings - $8: Crispy pan-fried seafood dumplings served w/ peanut sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Shioyaki Appetizer - $9: Grilled salted salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Steak Appetizer - $9: Japanese-style meatloaf served w/ house special gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu Appetizer - $9: Fried pork cutlet with crispy panko Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage - $8: Japanese fried chicken bites Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Appetizer - $9: Fried chicken cutlet with crispy panko Available at: dinner, lunch
- 5-Spiced Edamame - $5: Seasoned with curry spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $7: Deep fried ball-shaped snack with diced octopus Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kurobuta Sausage - $9: Served with roasted garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Glazed Eggplant - $7: Eggplant with miso glaze Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Miso Soup - $3.5: Traditional Japanese miso broth Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clear Mushroom Soup - $4.5: Light broth with mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
Donburi - Rice Bowls
- Oyako Don - $16: Grilled chicken rice bowl with egg and sweet soy sauce broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu Don - $16: Fried pork cutlet over rice with egg and sweet soy sauce broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Don - $16: Fried chicken cutlet over rice with egg and sweet soy sauce broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Katsu Don - $18: 3 pieces of fried shrimp over rice with egg and sweet soy sauce broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Kamameshi - $20: Rice cooked in a sizzling cast iron pot along with a flavorful broth and vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi Kamameshi - $25: Rice cooked in a sizzling cast iron pot along with a flavorful broth and broiled eel over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Teishoku Plates
- Salmon Shioyaki Plate - $20: Grilled salted salmon served w/ miso soup, rice, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu Plate - $18: Fried pork cutlet served w/ miso soup, rice, and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Plate - $18: Fried chicken cutlet served w/ miso soup, rice, and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Steak Plate - $19: Japanese style meatloaf served w/ miso soup, rice, and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki Plate - $18: Grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce served w/ miso soup, rice, and salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Udon & Pasta
- Shrimp Tempura Udon - $16: Udon noodles with shrimp tempura Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Teriyaki Udon Pasta - $21: Served with grilled chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Mushroom Creamy Udon Pasta - $19: Sautéed shitake mushroom, served with creamy miso sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Curry Udon - $19: Chicken cutlet over curry udon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu Curry Udon - $19: Pork cutlet over curry udon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Steak Curry Udon - $20: Meatloaf over curry udon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Curry Udon - $16: Tofu over curry udon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Katsu Curry Udon - $21: Cod fish cutlet over curry udon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Katsu Curry Udon - $20: Fried shrimp over curry udon Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $15.5: Rich and creamy broth based upon pork bone; includes egg, bean sprout, onion, mushroom, scallion, chashu Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Ramen - $15.5: Soup based on miso flavor; includes egg, bean sprout, onion, mushroom, scallion, chashu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Ramen - $15.5: Soup based on soy sauce; includes egg, bean sprout, onion, mushroom, scallion, chashu Available at: dinner, lunch
Kare Rice
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $19: Chicken cutlet over rice, topped w/ egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu Curry - $19: Pork cutlet over rice with curry, topped with egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Steak Curry - $20: Meatloaf over rice with curry topped w/ egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Curry - $16: Curry with kabocha, eggplant, served over rice and topped w/ tofu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Katsu Curry - $20: Deep fried panko shrimp over rice, topped w/ egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Katsu Curry - $21: Cod fish cutlet over rice, topped w/ egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Curry - $20: Beef curry served over rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Curry Side - $5: Side portion of house curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baked Yuzu Cheesecake - $7: Rich and creamy cheesecake with Japanese citrus yuzu Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Green Tea Cheesecake - $7: Smooth green tea cheesecake with a buttery crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Matcha Crepe Cake - $10: Mille crepe cake made with Shizuoka matcha Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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