I've always enjoyed coming here, but lately, I've noticed the portions in the bowls seem a bit smaller. I hope they bring back the generous servings! Still tasty though. read more

I don't know if they got new management in the past year or what, but we used to go here all the time, then about three months ago we went and dined and felt like things were different, not as good quality, service was horrible etc. Today we ordered take out and once again it was just ok. Most disappointing things is that I ordered the spicy dry noodle (what I always order) and it came with the sliced chashu pork vs the chopped pork, despite the online listing stating it is chopped pork (which is what it always was when I ordered it before). It's a small thing, but I don't like the sliced pork, it has a different texture than the chopped pork. So once again disappointed with this place. read more

Nara Ramen and Sushi Bar - Ramen Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Ramen was okay for a not very Asian city such as Boise. I just wanted something Asian/homey after many days of non Asian food. It still hit the spot. I would probably give it a 3 in Seattle (my home). But I'd give it a 4 in Boise. Meat was little tough, needs to be thicker and juicier, that would be main critique. In Seattle all the ramen places have better meat slices. It was well flavored though. Broth was right consistency. Lots of toppings which was good. Eggs were perfectly done. Service was quick and helpful - they gave me a spicy sauce at my request which gave the soul a nice kick. Ambiance was peaceful I liked the colorful wall art. read more

Nara Ramen and Sushi Bar - Black garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Clean spot, ramen was tasty I wish it was served a bit hotter though. The sushi was ok but for the price wasn't the greatest. Poke was solid. Overall a very solid spot. read more

Nara Ramen and Sushi Bar - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Came in today to grab some sesame balls for my Grandma. They are her favorite and Nara seems to be the only joint in town that sells them. I called ahead to have them ready for me just to go in and pick up. There is a Nara by my house and it's not a impressive a this venue. There's beautiful wall art. Decorative flags above the sushi bar. It's a very bright and spacious venue. There were bamboo plants and orchids (I don't know if the orchids were real but they looked real) that added such a nice touch to the place. I did arrive a little early so I hung out for a bit. I told a couple people my name so good think they would put two and two together and know it was my to go order. The gal walked back and forth with by bag. Finally she realized it was my bag and handed it to me. I think it was the way she asked if I had paid yet that rubbed me the wrong way. She made it sound like I didn't pay. I got my tab taken care of a soon as I walked in. A different approach would have been nice. I'm sure the sesame balls were good. They were nice and hot when I opened the box. I wasn't really impressed wit the ramen at the other location so I don't know if I'll try anything else besides the teas and the sesame balls here. And honestly the customer service wa a turn off as well so who knows if I'll be back. read more

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I came in yesterday with my mom to get dinner around 7:20 pm. Our server took her foot out of her shoe and put it up to her nose and smelled it for about 10 seconds. it was disgusting and ruined my appetite. She did this directly infront of customers at the bar area. I have had good experiences eating at Nara in the past but this was so disgusting, I don't plan to return. I hope management looks into this situation. It's a gross thing for anyone to do while on the job, but when working at a restaurant it's a food safety concern as well. read more

Excellent addition to the shopping neighborhood. While you are shopping it up at one of the stores nearby, add this to you, "what do you want for lunch?" conversation. And then eat here! Top ramen in town and it has been found! Call ahead for a pickup order or come before the lunch/dinner rush. If you can't decide, go with what I go with, the black garlic ramen. To me it is the best! Plenty of parking and the place is very clean and tidy. As a side note, beautiful wall mural to see so if you love art, come stare at it while you eat ramen, like me. insert love eyes here :) read more

Nara Ramen and Sushi Bar - Ramen Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I've been to quite a number of ramen shops across the country as well as Japan (maybe more than I'd like to admit due to my ramen addiction), and I'd say Nara is in my top 10! Having recently moved here, I quickly sought out ramen restaurants that would be my new go-to and was pleasantly surprised by Nara. As soon as I saw they had bamboo shoots included, I knew this place was going to be good. Turns out, it was much better than good - it was delicious! I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen, which is a pork-based broth. It was rich and had the right amount of creaminess that some ramen shops fail to capture for this specific type of soup. The chashu was a bit broiled, which I particularly liked since most ramen shops will serve as is but my personal preference is that it's broiled before serving. The egg yolk also wasn't overcooked - yay! I've already been back here a few times since my first visit and the quality has been consistent each time. Plus side here is that they also serve boba drinks, so you can hit two birds with one. Highly recommend this place if you're in the area! read more

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We went to the Bown Crossing location. The restaurant smelled strongly of cleaner; very unappetizing. The bathroom was filthy. The front door was filthy. They need a serious cleaning. We had already ordered sushi. The sushi seemed fresh and tasted great but I am never going back. If a restaurant is dirty, the food can't be far behind. They need to get their act together. read more

So I admittedly already love Nara. I had a great experience at the one on State St, and my review for it reflected as such (so much so that the Idaho Statesman quoted me in their article about this new location and didn't even try to reach out and ask me). This was an even better option. Rarely- and I mean rarely - will my husband say something like "I wish we had more sushi and less fried chicken" but he did the night we went here. Ramen is stellar, sushi is amazing and the location is a little easier to get to. We will be back as frequently as we can get there. read more

Thank goodness we found it! This area is so lacking in great places like this! The Treasure Valley is starving for good ramen and sushi and this place hits the spot. Came here last week with our daughter to try it out. Walking in very open, modern place and very clean. Wait staff is super friendly and menu options for both ramen, sushi and other items is fantastic. For dinner I had the spicy Tantanmen and a sushi roll both were fantastic. My wife and daughter split the pork bun appetizer and each had their own sushi roll. They thoroughly enjoyed theirs as well. We will be looking forward to getting back here and giving some of the other options a try. I would highly recommend this new spot and a great option. read more

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This location was a huge disappointment. The service was terrible, and the manager who identified herself as Karen was extremely disrespectful. I ordered ramen, but the egg was missing. When I asked for the egg and requested that a little hot broth be added to it, Karen refused. She stated she could only add hot water, not broth, and then told me I was being unreasonable for making such a simple request. Offering hot water instead of broth made no sense and felt dismissive. The entire interaction was bizarre and frustrating. They also refused to remake the ramen, despite the order being incorrect. When I explained that I would not eat or pay for a dish that was missing items and handled so poorly, the manager threatened to call the police. I am appalled by how this situation was handled. This could have been resolved easily by correcting the mistake--simply adding a small amount of hot broth to the egg that was forgotten. Instead, it turned into an unnecessarily hostile and uncomfortable experience with truly awful customer service. This was the location on Franklin Road. read more

Quite good! Easy parking, convenient location & open until 9 all nights except Sunday until 8. Nice atmosphere & eclectic customer demographics. I went with my new friend, Toto, who suggested the restaurant as it was my 1st time having non-instant ramen. We were seated between a middle-aged married couple, enjoying a boat of sushi and an elderly Asian couple sipping on mild broth ramen. There were some young, trendy people as well as a large Asian family at a high-top table. We also noticed several college students enjoying their meals. The lighting was a bit bright for dinner time, but the sound level was perfect to hold a conversation and not have to strain. I personally love that Jacob, our smiling & helpful server, brought out chopsticks and forks in the beginning. He was quite knowledgeable on the menu and was able to help us completely in our choices. The menu is not huge but certainly has enough items to keep everybody happy. Do not be concerned when you read that a certain dish is 'spicy', because it will not be spicy at all. I like to have a lot of flavor, but not heat. Toto was a bit disappointed that his ramen didn't come with egg, but from the menu, it is clear that not all do. I ordered the Spicy Beef Ramen, and it seriously and literally had NO heat. I asked our server Jason, and he said, that if you want it really to have some heat, you need to get a side of chili sauce or Habanero sauce that they will gladly bring out to you. The rich broth was accompanied by a good amount of cilantro and scallions, giving a great balance of fresh and hearty flavor to the dish. They did not skimp on the beef either. It was generous and tender. I just wish that the ramen was served in a warmer broth, for it was not cold, but really should have been steaming. The noodles were a bit thin, letting us know that they were not made in-house, yet they still held their shape (not over-cooked) and were flavorful. I also was able to enjoy bubble tea for my first time. Ordering the Nara Milk Tea, which is a combination of black tea, caramel, and boba beads, giving a delightfully chewy sensation, but surprisingly, not too sweet. I want you to know that it is possible to get a to-go container, if you could not finish all of your ramen and broth. However, if you order it to-go hot from the kitchen, the lid will become vacuum sealed and very difficult to remove (see photo). Yes, there are restrooms available in the back, but they are slightly difficult to find as they are hidden behind a black curtain, beyond the service area. Prices are extremely reasonable, and payment is directly handled at the table, but Jacob did not hover over us as we paid our bills. You are able to get a printed receipt directly at the table, as well. As we were leaving, Jacob made sure to thank us and say good night. :) I personally will return to try more items on the menu and experience the relaxed & knowledgeable service again. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised! The gyoza was fantastic and the sushi was quite good. Will defiantly return to try the ramen. read more

Nara Ramen and Sushi Bar - Black Dragon Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll and California Roll. - Ramen Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Had the most bizarre service when we went. We ordered our food, and almost immediately after ordering I realized I didn't tell the young waitress with black hair that I wanted my ramen spicy. We flagged her down and I made my request, and she acted like I asked her the most difficult thing ever. Made me feel super uncomfortable. Even though at this point I don't think she even put the order in? The rest of our service she avoided us and never came back. She avoided any eye contact and was on her phone near/in the open kitchen/bar area and whenever I was looking to get her attention I'd catch her looking at us out of the corner of her eye? Like trying not to let us know she was watching us, while watching us the entire time after that, and never coming to our table again. It felt so weird and honestly was embarrassing on her part. We had to flag down other servers to get any refills, and I had to get up and go up to someone to get a to go container. We were super patient and ended up being at the restaurant for well over an hour, as we watched other people come AND go while we waited to be taken care of. The food was okay, but with the absolutely abysmal service, I would never recommend this place to someone. I've never felt so uncomfortable at a restaurant for making a simple request. read more

I went to Nara on Valentine's Day and boy was it a treat! I've gone to the Nara on State street but the location on Franklin was far superior! I arrived around 6:15pm and for a party of two there was literally no wait as we sat at the bar. The service was great and the food was mouth watering. We ordered the pork bao buns that were fluffy and delicious, easily a 10/10. We each also ordered the spicy ramen from the servers recommendation and it didn't disappoint. The broth was decadent and complex and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone, especially with the fun and buzzing atmosphere. read more

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The food was pretty good and great service. Sushi was a little pricey but that's expected for a La cart. The ramen was good as well

Wowee... I went in with no expectations for this place. First off... walked in, and was greeted by a very cool & casual decor. Nice tables and bar seating, lots of light from the big windows but not bright. Very inviting. My server, Rudy, welcomed me and led me to a seat. Drinks were procured, and he handed me a menu. As he was saying "I'll give you a minute to decide", I cracked open the menu straight to Spicy Beef Ramen. I knew I wanted ramen, and I'm a huge spice lover, so I said "not necessary!". Food came out pretty fast. And oh my god... it was delicious! Maybe some of the best ramen I've had (and I told him so). It was perfectly cooked, and the broth was rich, spicy, and absolutely delicious. I would just drink the broth, no joke. If you're looking for a great ramen spot, you've found it. Now enjoy it! read more

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I am always craving the chicken ramen from here!! The sushi is amazing as well. The service is always fast and the servers are so sweet! I love the mural on the wall and it makes you feel like you've stepped in a whole new type of environment and not just a building on a busy road. 10/10 recommend read more

My husband and I are HUGE sushi and ramen fans and we decided to try it for a date night. We were already impressed by the atmosphere as soon as we walked in. The staff was incredibly friendly. We got our food and drinks quickly. The ramen was incredibly delicious, and presented beautifully. I had the pork tonkatsu and it was so flavorful, and my husband had the black garlic ramen and it was also incredibly delicious. We also tried the sushi, we got the foxy lady roll and the tropical roll and I have no words to describe how good the sushi was. Presented beautifully and they even accommodated my husband's distaste for seaweed and switched it out for soy paper. I highly recommend eating here. The food is amazing and the staff is so friendly. Great place to have a date night away from kids or just a fun night out. read more

My first dine-in visit left mixed feelings. The restaurant itself is beautiful and welcoming, but the server who seated us was unhelpful and dismissive when we asked which table he was pointing to. A little kindness and clear guidance would've gone a long way. Hoping management addresses this, because the restaurant has great potential otherwise. Decided to leave afterwards without ordering. read more

A great spot for delicious ramen! Love the Pork Buns and Milk Tea.. Will be back again.. read more

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Tasteless and too many noodles. After watching Diners, Drive-ins and Dives I may have been expecting too much. But had add spices and sauces to it. read more

I am greatly disappointed in my dining experience at the Linder Location. The service was as slow as a slug- I left hungry and slightly miffed. The cocktail was inaccurate, after I was told the bartender knew it well. I will never return as $100 is a lot to spend when you get sub par service & mediocre food! read more

Great atmosphere, very cozy, service was fast and friendly Food quality is good, flavor was delightful read more

Nara Ramen and Sushi Bar - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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It's a good place in general but a little bummed that they charge you extra to make your food spicy when the noodles themselves are pretty pricey for this town. The food also came in warm temperature but I'd prefer to have it hot for a bowl of soup. Will go back maybe to give it another try. read more

Nara Ramen and Sushi Bar - Beef ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This used to be one of our favorite sushi spots in Boise but they removed several of our favorite rolls off of their menu. The shotgun roll was excellent because it had lemon wedges and a fresh sauce with a good fish quality. In Idaho it is very uncommon for a sushi place to incorporate sauces outside of the typical eel sauce or spicy mayo so we are always excited to find a place that experiments with ingredients outside of the norm. We tried dining in today and found out that they removed the shotgun and several other rolls off of their menu for an unknown reason. Incredibly disappointed and will likely not return for their sushi. read more

I have been twice to the Boise location and loved it so was very excited that they opened in Kuna, and food was again on point. Hot flavorful bowl of ramen was so good, and the staff is so friendly and quick. read more

I give this place a 3 star because the ramen broth for both miso ramen and black garlic was close to the real Japanese ramen. The sushi dish was ok. The salmon and shrimp nigiri sushi smelt very fishy so we didn't eat it. My miso ramen had a blue plastic piece in it so I let them know and they brought a new dish out and gave us a new dish of chicken karaage which was for service (free) which was very kind of them. The miso ramen noodles could have been boiled a bit longer and the gyoza was not crisp and soggy. Close but not quite what we were hoping and not worth $80. But cut our craving for now. Until we go home, we'll need to keep hoping to find a place that fulfills our cravings . Only place that's done that is Tokyo-ya Ramen in WA state. read more

Food was okay, there was a mixup on the order, I actually liked what they accidentally gave me at first but then took it away when they gave me what I ordered, then they just threw away was I had liked better. Management so rude to me about it, it's not my fault they accidentally gave me the wrong food! read more

We Had a great experience . Enjoyed the miso ramen and the boba selection. Cute place and our waiter jordan was attentive and gave me and my family good service. read more

Love their spicy beef noodles and kani salad it's ok. Service it's ok. Plus it's right next crumble lol

This place is by far the best ramen I have had in the valley. A must try for the fan of ramen. Service and atmosphere is also nice. Easy on the pockets as well. read more

Food was safe and freshish although warm sushi is not to my liking. Server was good and young Ambiance was clean and adequate read more

We ordered delivery through Uber eats. The Shoyu Ramen broth was good, meat was suspect. The shrimp tempura roll was not good. I think the grocery store sushi would probably have been better. read more

Nara Ramen and Sushi Bar - Hmmm it seems I didn't receive a full roll....do they only scam Uber eats orders or in store customers too? - Ramen Near Me - Boise, Idaho

My favorite little sushi place. It is reasonably priced and very good sushi. The service was a little slow.

This is my second review for Nara. First time you can read my review. This time we went with the kiddos visiting from out of town and told them how much we like the first visit. They really wanted to try Nara so we went for a late lunch. It did not disappoint and the kiddos loved it as wifey and myself did as well. This time I "Did Not" order the spicy ramen. Service was much, much better and the server was very present and made sure all was good. Sushi was great and ramen was very good. This will be our neighborhood place for sushi and ramen. read more

Amazing service by the staff (the girl with the really curly hair was wonderful!). The food was beyond expectations and very fresh. There are lots of options from sushi to ramen and we loved everything. They even cleaned off a table for us so we could sit outside. We will be back soon! read more

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My girlfriend and I went to go place a Togo order at 8:43pm. The restaurant closes at 9. They refused to take our order saying their kitchen is closed. Why is the kitchen closed 15th Ute's before the store closes? read more

Michael was my server and he was so good. The sushi was amazing and i wrote my number on the receipt. He's so hot.