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    Nara Sushi

    4.6 (25 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Hot appetizers
    Chris W.

    Seeing that Nara had taken over the old Sushi King spot on Kirby, we swung by for a Mother's Day lunch a few weeks ago. We admired the sleek interior makeover before settling in and studying the extensive AYCE menu. Here are my thoughts on what we tried: Sushi appetizers - These are your standard tataki and seasoned sashimi offerings - our favorite was the seared salmon tataki, with just a hint of sear and a briny burst of masago. They are served on lettuce for presentation but personally I wouldn't recommend eating them together. Sushi - The nigiri is fresh and the fish-to-rice ratio was well-proportioned. We particularly liked the seared salmon (only available as nigiri) and the yellowtail! Unlike my friends, my family and I don't typically opt for rolls so I didn't try any on this occasion - they do have a fairly long list of cooked and raw rolls so there's sure to be something for everyone :) Hot food - The quality of fried food is decent, without excess greasiness or stale oil taste - I'd recommend the veggie tempura and the age tofu for a texture and "tempura"-ture contrast to your sushi journey! However, I can't endorse the popcorn chicken (a little overcooked and dry for me) or the shrimp tempura (these are the cylindrical panko-crusted babies you can get at Costco at a much better price). Desserts - My favorite banana tempura was fried beautifully (and you have to get it à la mode with red bean or matcha ice cream!) The three of us also split the fried vanilla ice cream, which was quite well done too. Service was prompt, friendly, and efficient - at the end of our meal, our server came by with a pink carnation to celebrate the holiday :) What Nara has going for it is its central location, open parking, and lower risk of overcrowding (at least during the day). But its menu variety and pricing aren't as competitive as Umiya in Midtown, Machi on Washington, or Kimoto and Masa off Westheimer. Hemmed in by more appealing options, Nara needs to find its niche or risk getting pushed out by its competition - I sure hope it will stick around as long as Sushi King did!

    Jalapeno yellowtail. Yellowtail red snapper and mackerel sashimi.
    Vinh N.

    This is the second AYCE sushi that I've been to that doesn't serve in a buffet format. The first one I went to, Umiya in Midtown, was pretty good, but Nara is better. The fish taste fresher, the pieces are bigger, and the overall portions are larger per order. I had remarked that I wished Umiya serve their sushi on ice. Nara does, and it helps with the taste even if there is a backlog due to the sheer amount that you order and conversations that may be happening. Their version of the jalapeno yellowtail or chili hamachi is excellent as the spice does not overpower the taste of the yellowtail. They also don't overdrench their sashimi appetizers with sauce. Their dessert offerings are pretty good. I was surprised at the crispiness of the tempura twinkie that it made me question whether it was actually a twinkie. This location used to be a Sushi King. When you go in, the layout and decor hasn't changed that much. There's plenty of parking that's shared by several businesses including Pappasito's and Office Depot.

    Ambreen K.

    Seaweed salad - 9/10 Fried calamari - 8/10 Crab rangoon - 9.5/10 Spicy girl roll - 9.5/10 TNT roll - 9/10 Shaggy dog roll - 9.5/10 Tokyo roll - 7/10 Machi crunchy roll - 9/10 Crab meat - 8/10 Yellow tail - 8/10 Oreo tempura - 9.5/10 Another day another sushi spot We liked their spicy girl and shaggy dog rolls the most Overall a good sushi spot if youre in the area! Their lunch AYCE is $24.95 per person and dinner AYCE is $36.95 per person. They also offer 10% off to students!

    Seared salmon nigiri
    Brandon D.

    Their dinner menu is pretty extensive, I got the monster and kiss of fire rolls, baked mussels, rock shrimp, hamachi chili, beef tataki, salmon hand roll, salmon sashimi, and the salmon, tuna, seared beef, and seared salmon nigiri. They have a huge selection of rolls but eating 8 pieces for each roll is too much for just me. I loved the seared salmon nigiri, make sure to get a lot of those. Baked mussels were just ok. Rock shrimp is actually very good. I finished off with some green tea ice cream and banana tempura

    Linn P.

    Came here for my sis birthday. We did call ahead same day to reserve a table for 7 and kids/baby. They were very accommodating. Our server was very sweet, I believe Mandy. The sushi quality was pretty good! Not too much rice on the sushi nigiri which was great. Good amount of fish. The rolls were plenty tho; about 8 pieces per roll order which is too much for me to finish so I didn't get any. I wish they did their rolls in 4-6 pieces instead. I got mainly sashimi and sushi which was unlimited. I did notice the scallop sushi I got tasted spoiled. That was the only piece I did not eat. I loved everything else I got. The drinks on happy hr were great too. We got the lychee martini and starburst. The starburst was the tastier of the two. The restaurant was busy but not packed on a Saturday night. There were tables avail throughout our time there. The entrance is a bit difficult for our stroller so I can't imagine anyone in a wheelchair can come here.

    Sushi  Sashimi combo ordered A La carte
    Sam W.

    We came in for the all-you-can-eat sushi on a Sunday morning, but at nearly $40 per person, it felt a bit high, so we opted for the à la carte menu instead. The selection was very comprehensive and gave us plenty of great options. We started with miso soup, mushroom soup, and two crab salads all were fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. For our main dishes, we ordered the sushi and sashimi combo (beautiful presentation) along with a spider roll, which ended up being just enough. We were definitely full by the end and everything tasted very fresh. Our total came to $82 before tip. In hindsight, the all-you-can-eat option may have been comparable, but we really appreciated the quality and freshness of the made-to-order items. Service was friendly, and as first-time guests, we even received a fun plush toy, which was a nice and unexpected touch. Next time, I'll plan to come during happy hour and enjoy a cocktail instead of iced tea.

    Mailynn V.

    The atmosphere was cute. They gave me a little stuffed animal on the day I came in. Service was good they take your order so it's not tablet based or paper based. There seems to be plenty of parking in my opinion. I tried a bunch of rolls and nigiri I felt like the quality wasn't too bad for all you can eat and the rolls were probably standard size. The tiger roll and dragon rolls were my favorite. Their salmon nigiri was also good. They had a variety of dishes and I really liked the flavors they used on the rolls. The crab mix they used blended well and were shredded up perfectly inside the rolls.

    Jessica W.

    ambiance is nice. service was extremely friendly. both the waiter and the other staff came by to make sure i was okay. the food itself was really bland. i've had better all you can eat japanese at other restaurants. they gave me a coupon for my next time but i was so under impressed that i didn't take it with me as i don't see myself coming back.

    Miso soup (very large bowl of it!)

    Little sushi place tucked away. The service was attentive and kind. Their menu is simple with some good options. We tried their 3 roll combos, miso soup, edamame and were impressed that the fish was fresh. Some reviews mention an all you can eat menu, but they noted that was not something they offered. It feels more cafe style with dim lighting, clean, with soft instrumental music.

    Tokyo Roll

    I have searched all over houston for incredible sushi, uchi has been the only restaurant to rise to the occasion, until I tried Nara. The Tokyo Roll was a beautiful balance of citrus and spice, without over powering the fish. Each flavor in harmony. I poured a dish of soy sauce only to find that I did not need or want it, the sushi was so flavorful it shone on its own. Can't wait to go back for all you can eat and try more of their sushi!

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    The all you can eat lunch menu was great! Not a reduced menu. Many many rolls to choose from. And a great price!!

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    Great place for when you are craving sushi or Asian food! Ask for Adam - he is very attentive and wonderful!

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    Delicious, will be back! Guy was so kind, attentive, and super knowledgeable. Thanks Huy!!

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    great new spot. Valerie was an excellent server! Great variety of menu items. would recommend!

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