Nara – Japanese
Nara invites diners into a world of refined Japanese artistry, where the delicate silkiness of truffle-kissed hamachi and the briny brightness of Miyagi oysters take center stage. The atmosphere hums with a sophisticated energy as plates of golden-crisped chicken karaage and earthy mushroom tempura emerge from the kitchen, offering a playful balance of textures and bold, clean flavors. Every dish, from the vibrant salads topped with crackling salmon skin to the inventive specialty rolls, celebrates a harmonious blend of traditional precision and modern culinary flair.
518, Haight Street, 94117 +14158292491 https://www.naraonhaight.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Menu
Cold Appetizers
- Maguro Tartare - $19: bluefin tuna, Korean seasonal fruit, and avocado seasoned with salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Truffle - $20: five pieces seared yellowtail topped with jalapeño, cilantro, sriracha, and potato crunch in a truffle ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrek - $17: spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and Canadian snow crab stuffed in an avocado ball with cilantro aioli and garlic ponzu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miyagi Oyster - $19: half a dozen of tamales bay Miyagi oysters topped with scallions, ponzu, and pepper hot sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad (Salmon Skin) - $14: salmon skin on a bed of arugula, white onion, truffle ponzu, and house made balsamic Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad (Unagi) - $16: unagi on a bed of arugula, white onion, truffle ponzu, and house made balsamic Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wakame Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Edamame - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Mushroom Tempura - $14: deep-fried assorted seasonal mushrooms Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage - $12 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $9: deep fried tofu in dashi broth with a bonito garnish Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mr. Tako Balls - $14: four pieces panko deep fried tako balls; octopus in white mashed potatoes with bonito garnish and special house sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Kama - $18: grilled yellowtail collar Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Kama - $12: grilled salmon collar (limited) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Saba Shioyaki - $16: grilled mackerel garnished with seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ikayaki - $18: grilled squid garnished with seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Yakitori (Chicken) - $14: jumbo chicken grilled skewer with seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clear Clam Soup - $19: asari no sumashijiru, a Japanese clam soup in a dashi based broth Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Omakase & Tastings
- Japanese Fish Box Omakase - $55 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eight Piece Nigiri Omakase - $55 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fourteen Piece Sashimi Omakase - $75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chirashi - $40: seven pieces of chef’s choice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Tasting - $40: seven pieces of chef’s choice Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri & Sashimi A La Carte
- Maguro Akami Nigiri (2pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Akami Sashimi (3pc) - $20 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chu-Toro Nigiri (2pc) - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chu-Toro Sashimi (3pc) - $21 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- O-Toro - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Nigiri (2pc) - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Sashimi (3pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake-Toro Nigiri (2pc) - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake-Toro Sashimi (3pc) - $17 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Umimasu Nigiri (2pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Umimasu Sashimi (3pc) - $20 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Nigiri (2pc) - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Sashimi (3pc) - $17 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buri-Toro Nigiri (2pc) - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buri-Toro Sashimi (3pc) - $23 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hotate Nigiri (2pc) - $11 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Hotate Sashimi (3pc) - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Ikura Nigiri (2pc) - $12 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Tai Nigiri (2pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Tai Sashimi (3pc) - $20 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kanpachi Nigiri (2pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanpachi Sashimi (3pc) - $20 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Shima Aji Nigiri (2pc) - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shima Aji Sashimi (3pc) - $23 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Suzuki Nigiri (2pc) - $11 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Suzuki Sashimi (3pc) - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Amaebi Nigiri (2pc) - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Amaebi Sashimi (3pc) - $23 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Saba Nigiri (2pc) - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Saba Sashimi (3pc) - $21 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Unagi Nigiri (2pc) - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Unagi Sashimi (3pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Walu Nigiri (2pc) - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Walu Sashimi (3pc) - $11 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tobiko Nigiri (2pc) - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Tamago Nigiri (2pc) - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Nara Exclusive Rolls
- Blazing Glory - $22: spicy tuna, spicy salmon, shrimp tempura, and asparagus topped with seared tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and chef’s special tare sauce, wrapped in foil and set on fire Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Loco Spiderman Roll - $18: spicy tuna, spicy salmon, scallions, mango, cucumber, panko deep fried soft shell crab, and scallions with spicy mayo and chef’s special tare sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Special ‘K’ - $20: yellowtail and avocado topped with seared butterfish and pickled jalapeños with truffle ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, South-Beach
- The Veggie Roll - $17: asparagus, cucumber, avocado, carrots, and mango topped with tempura zucchini, sesame seeds, and chef’s special tare sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
- Big Boss - $15: yellowtail, bluefin tuna, salmon, tobiko, avocado, cucumber, and radish sprout Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Sake Bomb - $19: salmon, avocado, and cucumber topped with seared spicy salmon and potato tempura, with spicy mayo and chef’s special tare sauce
- Red Dragon - $17: shrimp tempura and cucumber topped with spicy tuna, tobiko, and eel sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
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