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, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Nara
Dairy-Free at Nara
Nara in San Francisco has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maguro Tartare, Wakame Salad and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Nara
Nara in San Francisco has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maguro Tartare, Saba Sashimi (3pc) and Big Boss. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nara
Nara in San Francisco has 56 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Dragon, Kanpachi Nigiri (2pc) and Hotate Sashimi (3pc). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nara
Nara in San Francisco has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tobiko Nigiri (2pc), Ikura Nigiri (2pc) and Tai Sashimi (3pc). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Nara
Nara in San Francisco has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Walu Sashimi (3pc) and Tai Sashimi (3pc). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nara
Nara in San Francisco has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Walu Sashimi (3pc), Saba Sashimi (3pc) and Special ‘K’. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Nara
Nara in San Francisco has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kanpachi Sashimi (3pc). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nara
Nara in San Francisco has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Wakame Salad, Edamame and The Veggie Roll. 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 Nara
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Maguro Tartare | 13.3 g | 36.2 g |
| Buri-Toro Sashimi (3pc) | 53.6 g | 31.1 g |
| Tai Sashimi (3pc) | 0 g | 28.7 g |
| Walu Sashimi (3pc) | 0 g | 28.2 g |
| Fourteen Piece Sashimi Omakase | 12.2 g | 27.8 g |
| The Veggie Roll | 21.9 g | 27.1 g |
| Hamachi Kama | 5.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Red Dragon | 46.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Buri-Toro Nigiri (2pc) | 71.6 g | 23.7 g |
| Eight Piece Nigiri Omakase | 73.7 g | 23.2 g |
| Chu-Toro Sashimi (3pc) | 55.4 g | 23 g |
| Tai Nigiri (2pc) | 18 g | 21.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy 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: Halal, Pescatarian 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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: Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Edamame - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $9: deep fried tofu in dashi broth with a bonito garnish Dietary tags: Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Kama - $18: grilled yellowtail collar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Kama - $12: grilled salmon collar (limited) Dietary tags: 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Yakitori (Chicken) - $14: jumbo chicken grilled skewer with seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clear Clam Soup - $19: asari no sumashijiru, a Japanese clam soup in a dashi based broth Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Soy 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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fourteen Piece Sashimi Omakase - $75 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chirashi - $40: seven pieces of chef’s choice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Tasting - $40: seven pieces of chef’s choice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri & Sashimi A La Carte
- Maguro Akami Nigiri (2pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Akami Sashimi (3pc) - $20 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chu-Toro Nigiri (2pc) - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chu-Toro Sashimi (3pc) - $21 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- O-Toro - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Nigiri (2pc) - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Sashimi (3pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake-Toro Nigiri (2pc) - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake-Toro Sashimi (3pc) - $17 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Umimasu Nigiri (2pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Nigiri (2pc) - $12 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Sashimi (3pc) - $17 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buri-Toro Nigiri (2pc) - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buri-Toro Sashimi (3pc) - $23 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hotate Nigiri (2pc) - $11 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Hotate Sashimi (3pc) - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Ikura Nigiri (2pc) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tai Nigiri (2pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Tai Sashimi (3pc) - $20 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kanpachi Nigiri (2pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanpachi Sashimi (3pc) - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Shima Aji Nigiri (2pc) - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Shima Aji Sashimi (3pc) - $23 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Suzuki Nigiri (2pc) - $11 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Suzuki Sashimi (3pc) - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Macrobiotic, Soy Free
- Amaebi Nigiri (2pc) - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Amaebi Sashimi (3pc) - $23 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Saba Nigiri (2pc) - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Saba Sashimi (3pc) - $21 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic, Soy Free
- Unagi Nigiri (2pc) - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Unagi Sashimi (3pc) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Walu Nigiri (2pc) - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Walu Sashimi (3pc) - $11 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Tobiko Nigiri (2pc) - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Tamago Nigiri (2pc) - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
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: Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian
- Special ‘K’ - $20: yellowtail and avocado topped with seared butterfish and pickled jalapeños with truffle ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Big Boss - $15: yellowtail, bluefin tuna, salmon, tobiko, avocado, cucumber, and radish sprout Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy 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: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about Nara
- Is Nara dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nara has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maguro Tartare, Wakame Salad and Edamame.
- What can I eat at Nara on a dairy-free diet?
- Maguro Tartare, Wakame Salad and Edamame carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nara have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Wakame Salad and Edamame.
- Is Nara gluten-free?
- 7 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 Nara?
- Maguro Tartare, at roughly 36.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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