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    Nara Japanese

    3.4 (41 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Teriyaki chicken without sweet carrots
    Ashlea C.

    Nara has been here at this location for years and years. I remember growing up eating here, and nothing has changed... EXCEPT for the prices of course. The ONLY thing I've eaten from here in all of these years has been the hibachi chicken plate and the chicken teriyaki plate, both which are amazing and some of the best in Catawba county! I also enjoy Fuji in Conover and Sakura on Springs rd, all 3 including Nara are similar. I don't care for any other Japanese take out restaurants in the area. So if you're craving Japanese, those are my 3 go to's depending on what area I'm in at the time. Nara has a drive thru, and you don't have to call ahead. Food is done fairly quickly. The only bad thing about this restaurant is the parking lot- it can be kind of tricky leaving the parking lot and pulling back onto 127. Lastly, I do believe they have sushi which I would love to try when I'm back in North Carolina, because sushi is my weakness!

    Teriyaki chicken with fried rice and carrots
    Chris S.

    I was incredibly disappointed by my visit to Nara, they do not have the traditional Japanese dishes I desired. This restaurant serves very Americanized Japanese fare such as Teriyaki chicken and various Hibachi dishes. You will not find Tonkatsu, Omurice, or even miso soup. Nara offers sushi but the rolls were very modified versions of the typical Japanese offerings; I opted to avoid the sushi given the descriptions and uncertain fish quality. I ordered the Teriyaki chicken with carrots and fried rice. My food was delivered extremely quickly; however, the dish was mediocre. The chicken was lackluster and the carrots tasted like they were from a box. The fried rice was a complete disappointment, it was essentially rice with some carrots and corn. The restaurant seemed incredibly dirty; the ceiling, carpet, and walls all need serious attention. The kitchen looked clean from a distance and the restaurant managed to get a 94 on their health rating. The only good thing I can say about Nara is that the staff is friendly and the food is cheap ($6.50 for lunch).

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    11 years ago

    We really enjoyed our takeout, they give you so much food for your buck. All their meals are prices reasonably and taste great.

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    KOBE - Japanese House of Steak and Seafood

    KOBE - Japanese House of Steak and Seafood

    3.2
    (107 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Came here on a weekday with a gang of coworkers. It was nice to see the place pretty packed for a…read moreweekday, most tables were full. No draft beers from what I saw, only bottled beer which is fine. We all got Sapporo which was nice, 22oz tall boys. For food we all got hibachi which was delicious - I was surprised how flavorful and delicious it was. I personally got the steak and chicken and loved it. Like all hibachi you get soup, salad, shrimp, and the hibachi meal you ordered with fried rice. We all left full and happy. The staff was super friendly and we were sat quickly, our orders were taken quickly and the food and drinks came out quick. Only thing that could have been improved was the hibachi tricks! Spinning knives and the egg in the hat are a classic - but no onion volcano !? no sake water gun!? Gotta step up the production value here lol, overall a great spot though.

    KOBE - Japanese House of Steak and Seafood is as the name suggests... a Japanese steakhouse that…read moreserves grilled meats and vegetables along with other items such as sushi, but I believe most people go for the hibachi experience. The inside looks a bit outdated, but it was not that big of a deal to me as everything was running properly. I thought that the chefs were very cool to watch. I got the Hibachi Chicken. It was a really filling meal! This place does not skimp out on portions. I enjoyed how tender the zucchini and chicken were cooked and the shrimp sauce made it taste a lot better (who does not love shrimp sauce?!). I thought that everything was seasoned well, but a bit too well? My meal was a bit salty for my liking, but that is just a personal preference. As my first hibachi experience, I would probably give this place a 3.5/5 stars if I could. It is not overly fancy and works for a place like Hickory.

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