Great spot that's open until a decent hour, which was what we needed after an event at Ft. Mason. Food and service were good, flaming sushi was a spectacle! read more

Trying out the new Nara has been long Overdue! And I gotta say I love the new upscale feel! Wonderful makeover. Anyway service is amazing! From seating to taking orders and food coming out in a timely fashion. Amazing! Food quality was great as well. Very clean and seating is a little close, but it didn't feel like I was confined. Top tip? MAKE RESERVATIONS! It can get pretty packed. Next time? I'll be trying out the bar :) read more

Never order Omakase at this restaurant, fish was not even fresh and it tasted like Safeway sushi! Not worth your money! Service was just ok and the restaurant is very very noisy! read more

Stumbled upon this place on Yelp while looking for a decent sushi restaurant and we were very pleasantly surprised! We came a little before 6 on a Saturday and there wasn't a wait yet. We got seated at the bar and the chef was super friendly and kind, as were the wait staff. It was cool to see that the happy hour deals were still available on the weekend, bc usually it's weekday only. We decided on the 10 pc nigiri omakase since it was at a reasonable price, and I'm so glad we did - the pieces had a good fish to rice balance and the presentation was beautiful. The selection included red snapper, salmon belly, and otoro, which I think is really good value! Kind of reminds me of Amami sushi in Cupertino but with a better ambiance and friendlier/faster service. I'd definitely come here again! read more

Nara - 10pc Nigiri Omakase - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

BEAUTIFUL nigiri from Nara!! GREAT date night restaurant that opens late with great sushi and more !!

Good food, I've been eating here for years, live in the neighborhood. HOWEVER !!!!!!! ..... definitely NOT 2 $$. It's $$$.5 for sure! read more

Nara - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came across Nara as we searched for a restaurant that was walkable from where we were staying in San Francisco. We made it just on time for happy hour and ordered almost one of each item per person. We enjoyed spicy tuna and spicy salmon handrolls, bulgogi gyoza, and spicy kim chi shrimp tacos. The handrolls were surprisingly nicely filled compared to a lot of other sushi joints, especially for a happy hour deal. We also enjoyed a spicy jalepeno roll, hamachi kama, hamachi shots, and spicy karrage (this was the least favorite as it wasn't crispy). Would definitely come back if we're craving sushi! read more

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This was the best sushi i've ever had. Oh my god. I had a feeling when I saw how fresh and pretty the fish looked behind the counter. The tuna on top of the Jessica roll quite literally melted in my mouth- it was so buttery and smooth. The vibe was boujee and was overall a great experience. The only thing I would criticize was the wait time for our food to come out; it wasn't horrible, but it wasn't speedy either. STILL SO WORTH IT! read more

Nara - California roll, Jessica roll, & Loco Crunchy roll - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I and my wife came to San Francisco from New York to enjoy Christmas holidays. We found a restaurant around the hotel to have our first night of San Francisco. I and my wife love Japanese food. We looking for Japanese restaurant around our Hotel. We found Japanese restaurant " NARA" The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean. We order Japanese warm sake and five foods. Generally, food tastes good. But, I want to say that most of the food a little bit sweet. It is a local restaurant where you can simple eat anytime, anywhere. I and wife have a good time. Thank you. read more

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The best sushi place I've been to. Everything tastes amazing!!!!! The truffle hamachi is to die for!! read more

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Every Japanese dish is authentic, imaginative, and outstanding. The monster sashimi, truffled butterfish, wagyu roll, yuzu infused Hokkaido scallops, Blazing Glory, and Sake Bomb are served with aplomb. The menu is a joy to read at https://menu.iwallet.com/files/NaraNm7A_combined.pdf. The ginger crème brûlée is a perfect and surprising ending. Congratulations to all at Nara‼ read more

Small and nice Japanese restaurant. Relatively quiet but good food. Sushi is not cheap in SF so I'm glad the quality was good. We got the sashimi omakase which is meant for 2 people. We had 3 at our table so they gave us two platters to account for the extra person. Friendly staff, good vibes. read more

Nara - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Short version: Solid 4 for fresh ingredient, clean environment, contemporary and laid back ambience. One star missing for: overdressed seafood salad, chicken wing style karaage sauce and overly cooked hamachi Long version. We got first seating after 5:30 and there were already a few people coming. We ordered seafood salad (great choice with sashimi size fish, generously dressed and had soya sauce) 4.5 stars. For those loving Uni, my husband and daughter (certified ink critics) ordered the Japanese Hokkaido Uni off Board and compare to Mendocino,French, Santa Barbara unis and gave it high ratings. Hamachi Kama was a bit over cooked. Chicken karaage had a tick spicy flavorful tomato sauce which I would have loved to have it with hard liquor! The highlight of the food was live scallop on special - 3 variation of it served as Tempura, Sushi and sashimi style. Presentation right on point. read more

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This is a great little spot for dinner with a friend or two (I say that because the restaurant is small so not great for larger parties). We like sitting at the bar so you can watch the sushi chefs in action and you get your food right away which is a nice plus. Loved their happy hour specials and they seem to regularly update their specials so it's nice to try something new when we come back. Fish is fresh and their variety of rolls are reasonable. The extensive list of appetizers also makes for a well-rounded meal so we always get at least one cold and one hot appetizer to go with a couple of other rolls. The Sake Bomb and Victoria Secret are our usual favorites. The hamachi truffle and spicy karaage are also awesome appetizers. It's a good stop in the area, but wouldn't loiter around for too long in the neighborhood. read more

Went to Nara to satisfy a o-toro sashimi craving but left delighted with everything else as well. The rolls were quite filling and tasty, while the quality of the sashimi, nigiri, and uni special was incredible. Definitely was amongst the best sushi I've had in SF read more

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We love Nora! We've been there several times, and each time the service, and the food is phenomenal!

First time coming here and it won't be my last. The sushi was fresh and the service was awesome. The Flora Train and Wagyu roll was my faves and I recommend trying. You won't be disappointed. read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would so I'll give it 10 emoji stars. Hands down this is a hidden gem in SF, I'm a local I've lived here all my life, recently my favorite sushi place closed down. I'm so glad I finally found a place to replace it with. Their happy hour is amazing, their full menu is delicious as well. The portions that you get for the price are out of this world. Their rolls and other sea food plates are big enough to share. Definitely would recommend for anyone looking to have a sushi date on a budget. Happy hour is everyday from 5-7. Get here early if you want to miss the rush hour because this place gets busy. Thank you Nara for being amazing read more

Nara - Current happy hour 8/26/19 - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I and my girlfriend went here last Sunday to cerebrate my girlfriend's birthday. We had a wonderful time here. Good food , good atmosphere and the best service from employee here, especially Toonie, our server !! She did a great job. She made our day!! Will go back in soon. read more

Tasty rolls. The sea urchin roll was definitely my favorite. However, it's not that affordable and definitely left me feeling hungry after.

There are two locations of Nara (Polk street & Haight street), so make sure that you made reservations at the right location, lol. Anyway, the ambiance is very dim-light towards the back and more light in the front (since it's in front of the windows). They have HAPPY HOUR everyday from 5-7PM. See my attached picture for what the happy hour entails :) My gf and I ordered the $16 hamachi truffle, $25 seven piece Chef's Choice nigiri, and the $22 wagyu beef roll. Hamachi was seared perfectly and it had a tint of spice due to the jalapeño. For people who can't eat spice, I wouldn't recommend this dish unless you remove the jalapeño. My gf asked for the wagyu beef to be cooked well done since they do make it medium rare. So you do have that option. As for the Chef's choice, I chose nigiri over sashimi because I didn't want to eat rice and that it's more prettier, LOL. The presentation was super on point. They even had a purple & yellow flower for display. Waiting for dinner did take 30-40 minutes long, but it was worth the wait! read more

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The food and service here are unbeatable. My partner and I got the sake bomb and cable car rolls, as well as a 4 piece chef's choice Nigiri. All of them were excellent. My partner has gone to Japan before and said the sushi at Nara was even better than what he'd had there. We sat at the bar and it was amazing to watch how the chefs carefully cut each piece of fish. The service was extremely fast and friendly. One of the chefs struck up a conversation with us to make sure we enjoyed our food. He was so kind and made us feel special. You could tell he took great pride and joy in preparing top notch food. He said his name was Jun (unsure of correct spelling). Will definitely be returning the next time I'm in the city. Thanks for the best sushi we've ever had!! read more

Nara is cozy, very nice and one of my favorite japanese restaurant. I'd been there several times. Sashimi is always fresh, especially sea urchin is amazing. I highly recommend sea urchin. That is so sweet and super delicious. Also cooked dishes are very good. I love grilled hamachi perfect! I want to eat every time grilled hamachi. They got fish every day from japan's local market that's why sashimi is always fresh. And also there is good sake list and draft beer is always fresh In addition, chef is so nice and knowledgeable. Also i appreciate for attentive services. But I wish they could have more fresh wasabi. In my opinion, wasabi is a little bit bad but everything was perfect. Thank you for making every dinner enjoyable. Nara is worth it. read more

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Wonderful sushi! I really enjoyed the Omakasi and the sake bomb roll! They had a huge selection of sake offerings that went well. The chicken karage was in point and very flavorful too! Service was great especially given covid. The wait was also less than anticipated which is always nice :) read more

Delicious and so worth it!!! We made reservations for NYE 7:30pm. They have a waitlist app on Yelp! Service is quite quick and very accurate. If u make a reservations, ask if you can reserve some hamachi Kama. By the time we ordered, there was only one left :( The chef's choice Omakase is a winner. The fish is so fresh!!! read more

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Best sushi I've had in San Francisco. Amazing fish quality and super good prices for the quantity and quality of the food. The service was outstanding. Super quick and they know all about allergens ( gluten and dairy free). Also good ambiance and nice seating area. read more

Nara - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really enjoyed dining here! We found Nara on Yelp and was one of the few spots open on Monday. We would definitely come back if we visited San Francisco again. read more

Nara - Left to right: loco crunchy, sake bomb and Jessica alba rolls - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best sushi spot in SF. Authentic and good selections. Sake and sushi time here! Happy hour also which has 5 dollar sake!

If you need a quick sushi fix, this is a great option. Just be aware, you won't get the true omakase dining experience. We ordered the nigiri omakase line up. Didn't knock my socks off but it was still tasty! If I'm in the area I'd come back! Service was good and the price was just about right for SF. read more

Nara - Nigiri omakase - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing! Delicious, reasonably priced, and fresh sushi. Great service, vibe of the restaurant was chill but perfect for a Friday night dinner with a friend. Must try: the hamachi truffle spoons! read more

Nara - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Update. I took 4 of my friends here for dinner last night, because I was so happy the first time. I forced them all to order nigiri omakase, and it came out looking very sad. The fish didn't taste fresh. I had stomach pain in the middle of the night last night. We ordered other items like seaweed salad, miso soup, chicken karage - they were good. We also ordered on sashimi omakase at the end, and that was really good. The fish was fresh and cut nicely and presented nicely. read more

I've been here twice and both times were great experiences. The presentation of the food is what makes this place stand out, every dish is served in a unique way, especially the hamachi truffle appetizer (check out a pic of it!) The fish is fresh and tasty, the presentation of the food is on point, and the service is very good. Its usually pretty busy but you can make a reservation or join the waitlist; I've done each of these once and been seated promptly upon arriving. read more

Food is so good and service is so great. Love to eat here at Nara. Definitely come back here!!! read more

Nara - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not trying to exaggerate; this is the best sushi I have ever eaten. Perfect amount of rice, not served ice cold and hard. Fish tasted buttery and fresh. Highly recommend the Floral Train roll. Will be prioritizing coming here every time I come to the city. read more

Decently priced good sushi! Firefly squid appetizer was the special of the day and it was really good and fresh. The fish was aesthetically pleasing and they were good sized nigiri however none had that melt in your mouth/want to order it again experience. Overall I'd come here if I was in the area and needed to snag a reservation somewhere or if I wanted good sushi on a budget. Their uni selection was nice and I enjoyed all the yummy uni and premium sake they had as well. During COVID they had seating on their sidewalk with partitioned booths so there was some sense of privacy. Service was very attentive. You could come here on a date or night out with friends. read more

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Nara Sushi is a great spot in the city for late night sushi at a good price! They're open for outdoor dining as well, and they have heaters for chilly SF nights. The veggie roll is a great option for vegetarians, and it comes with a flavorful sauce. If you're looking for an appetizer, the agedashi tofu comes with many pieces to share. The staff is also friendly and attentive - overall, a great spot! read more

Nara - Vegetarian roll - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Is it the best sushi I've ever had? Hell no. The contenders for that medal are mostly in Sapporo or Tokyo. But it's damn good, fresh tasting sushi. The real reason they get 5 stars is because of their delivery. You see, you too can pig out on high quality O Toro (fatty tuna) in your underwear just an hour after an eaze delivery while watching Netflix. There's something just beautiful about eating something so delicious in your own home. So bravo, Nara... I've never had sushi this good delivered before. I discovered them during the whole covid lockdowns so I haven't eaten there in person but I'm sure it's good. But seriously, well earned 5 stars for finally being the first delivery sushi I've had (and I've tried a lot) that's actually good quality. They have cool rolls and stuff like that. But honestly their nigiri is excellent and you can't go wrong with it. read more

The sushi was so fresh and good. The service was good too but the sushi definitely excellent.

Sushi place with good service. Its a good place to have dinner before a night out with friends, its one of the restaurants that opens until later in SF, so that's good to know. Restaurant is in Polk street which is a good street to walk around with stores and bars. read more

Got the miso and mushroom miso soup which was ok. From tasting menu got Nigiri and honestly and honestly the fishes didn't taste good at all! It was chewy and really warm. It might have been old or just the cut wasn't the best that you would expect. Very disappointing with the food. read more

Nara - Tasting Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California