Nakamura – Japanese
Nakamura pulses with a vibrant energy, inviting guests into a sleek space where bold, umami-forward flavors and modern artistry take center stage. The kitchen crafts a sensory journey through elevated small plates, pairing the citrusy zing of yuzu-glazed wings and the decadent earthiness of truffle-dusted fries with the fiery, crisp snap of Szechuan-spiced vegetables. It is a social sanctuary designed for lingering over shared bites, where every dish—from delicate, spicy wontons to charred shishito peppers—celebrates a playful and sophisticated fusion of textures and tastes.
172, Delancey Street, New York, NY, 10002 +12126141810 https://www.nakamuranyc.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Nakamura
Dairy-Free at Nakamura
Nakamura in New York has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajitama Egg, Extra Noodle and Ajitama Rice Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Nakamura
Nakamura in New York has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajitama Egg, Extra Cabbage and Yuzu Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nakamura
Nakamura in New York has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajitama Egg, Extra Noodle and Ajitama Rice Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nakamura
Nakamura in New York has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajitama Egg, Yuzu Wings and Menma. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Nakamura
Nakamura in New York has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajitama Egg, Yuzu Wings and Menma. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nakamura
Nakamura in New York has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajitama Egg, Chili Cabbage and Yuzu Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Nakamura
Nakamura in New York has 5 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajitama Egg, Yuzu Wings and Menma. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nakamura
Nakamura in New York has 22 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Noodle, Extra Cabbage and Chili Cabbage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Nakamura
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Szechuan Mapo Bolognese | 4.4 g | 46.7 g |
| Szechuan Fried Chicken | 1 g | 43 g |
| XO Miso | 47.5 g | 42.4 g |
| Chicken Katsu Rice Bowl | 41.4 g | 41.3 g |
| Chicken Curry Spiced | 45.5 g | 36.8 g |
| Torigara | 9.3 g | 33.7 g |
| Spicy Shrimp Wonton | 40.9 g | 31.4 g |
| Corn Rib | 12.7 g | 31 g |
| Steak Mazemen | 97.7 g | 30.5 g |
| Nori | 9.4 g | 28.9 g |
| Tontoro Pork | 48 g | 27.8 g |
| Edamame Pesto | 2.2 g | 23.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chicken Gyoza - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuzu Wings - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Shrimp Wonton - $10 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Umami Truffle Fries - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cabbage - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Geso Calamari - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Chili Cucumber - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame Pesto - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lightly Fried Shishito - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushrooms Cauliflower Sautee - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Rib - $8 Available at: dinner, lunch
- XO Mapo Tofu - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Fried Chicken - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
- Torigara - $18: light & clean chicken broth, straight thin noodle, grilled jidori chicken, bamboo shoots, spinach, scallion, naruto fish cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tontoro Pork - $19: rich and creamy pork broth, chewy noodle, chashu pork, bamboo shoots, spinach, scallion, red cabbage Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- XO Miso - $20: 8-month aged house blend miso, XO sauce, chewy noodle, cabbage, szechuan pepper, mugi roasted tea, scallion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Miso - $25: house blend miso broth with white truffle oil, cabbage, chewy noodle, sautéed crimini mushroom and cauliflower Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jidori Chicken - $20: light & clean chicken broth, chewy noodle, grilled jidori chicken, white cabbage, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaki Shaki Spicy - $18: fresh chili seasoned chicken broth, crunchy white cabbage, straight thin noodle, scallion, bamboo shoots Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Yuzu Wonton - $19: yuzu dashi chicken broth with thin noodle, shrimp wonton, menma, spinach, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry Spiced - $20: elegant curry spices, chewy noodle, grilled chicken, cilantro, white cabbage Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Mazemen & Tsukemen
- Steak Mazemen - $30: medium-rare grilled prime beef, bamboo shoots, spinach, tonkotsu sauce, chewy noodle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tokyo Tsukemen - $25: double portion of chewy noodle, pork and fish dipping sauce, served with spinach, menma for dipping Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Chashu Tsukemen - $20: pulled chashu pork, tonkotsu sauce, scallion, menma, fish cake, cilantro, lime, one&half noodle for dipping Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Mapo Bolognese - $18: szechuan mapo sauce, ground beef, fresh tofu, szechuan oil, scallion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Mini Rice Bowls
- Jidori Rice Bowl - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Rice Bowl - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ajitama Rice Bowl - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashu Rice Bowl - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Ajitama Egg - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Poached Egg - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Extra Noodle - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Extra Soup - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Chashu (3pcs) - $6
- Jidori Chicken - $5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Menma - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Spinach - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Nori - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Cabbage - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Orion Beer - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Asahi Beer - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Funagucci Honjozo Sake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Junmai Amabuki Sake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Kunizakari Nigori Sake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Atsukan Hot Sake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- White Peach Sparkling Cocktail - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lychee Sparkling Cocktail - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Yuzu Lime Soda - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Plum Soda - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Jasmine Tea (Ito-En 500ml) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- San Pellegrino (500ml) - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Nakamura
- Is Nakamura dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nakamura has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ajitama Egg, Extra Noodle and Ajitama Rice Bowl.
- What can I eat at Nakamura on a dairy-free diet?
- Ajitama Egg, Extra Noodle and Ajitama Rice Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nakamura have vegan options?
- Yes. 22 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Extra Noodle and Extra Cabbage.
- Is Nakamura gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Nakamura?
- Szechuan Mapo Bolognese, at roughly 46.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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