Nara Menu

Welcome to Nara, an exceptional Japanese bar nestled in the heart of San Francisco at 1515 Polk St. This vibrant venue boasts a casual atmosphere, making it perfect for a relaxed dinner or a lively night out with friends. Nara excels in offering an extensive selection of high-quality sushi, sashimi, and unique dishes, ensuring something for everyone, including many vegetarian options.

  • Signature Dishes: Indulge in standout offerings like the seared hamachi and the delightful Shrek avocado ball.
  • Happy Hour: Enjoy special deals on drinks and appetizers, ideally suited for your after-work unwind.
  • Facilities: With amenities such as outdoor seating, gender-neutral restrooms, and a dog-friendly policy, Nara truly accommodates all guests.

With attentive service and an inviting ambiance, Nara has earned rave reviews for its delicious food and welcoming environment. Whether it's a family outing or a casual dinner with friends, Nara is an experience not to be missed!

Salads

Wakame Salad

Seaweed, sesame seed, ponzu.

$$6.00

NARA House Salad

Fresh Spring mix, assorted fruit and vegetables with house Balsamic dressing

$$9.00

Hamachi Truffle

5pcs seared hamachi topped with jalapeno, cilantro, and onion crunch in truffle ponzu sauce

$$25.00

Shrek

spicy tuna, shrimp tempura and crab stuffed in an avocado ball with magic sauce

$$20.00

Cold Appetizer

Hot Appetizer

Ocean Salt Edamame GF

Soy Bean Gluten free

$$7.00

Parsley Garlic Edamame GF

Soy Bean with Parsley and Garlic seasoning flavor Gluten free

$$9.00

Truffle Salt Edamame GF

Soy Bean with Truffle Salt Gluten free

$$10.00

Vegetable Tempura

deep fried seasonal mixed vegetables and mushroom

$$11.00

Agedashi Tofu

deep fried tofu in dashi broth and bonito garnish

$$9.00

Chicken Karaage

lightly breaded and crusted deep fried boneless chicken

$$12.00

Jalapeno Poppers

deep fried jalapeno stuffed with spicy tuna and cream cheese with teriyaki sauce and spicy mayo

$$11.00

Takoball

3 pcs of takoball topped with bacon, bonito, Japanese green seaweed, green onion mayo and katsu sauce

$$10.00

Spicy Chicken Karaage

Lightly breaded and crusted deep fried boneless chicken Mixed with spicy sauce

$$13.00

Shrimp Tempura 1pc

Panko deep fried shrimp

$$2.50

Hamachi Kama

grilled yellowtail collar

$$19.00

Sake Kama

grilled salmon collar

$$12.00

Miso Zuke Sake Kama

Grilled salmon collar marinated with miso and ponzu on side

$$14.00

Kitchen Hot Plates

Soups

Miso Soup

Soup that is made from miso paste.

$$4.00

Mushroom Miso

Seasonal mushroom miso soup with assorted vegetables

$$7.00

7 Pieces Chefs Choice Nigiri

$$44.00

8 Pieces Chefs Choice Sashimi

$$48.00

10 Pieces Nigiri Testing

$$69.00

14 Pieces Sashimi Testing

$$80.00

Tasting

Nigiri and Sashimi A La Carte

Nigiri Hon Maguro

Bluefin Tuna 2pcs Nigiri

$$13.00

Sashimi Hon Maguro

Bluefin Tuna 3pcs Sashimi

$$19.00

Nigiri OToro

Bluefin Suprem Fatty Tuna 2pcs

$$22.00

Sashimi OToro

Bluefin Suprem Fatty tuna 3pcs Sashimi

$$32.00

Nigiri ChuToro

Bluefin medium fatty tuna 2pcs Nigiri

$$17.00

Sashimi ChuToro

Bluefin medium fatty tuna only 3pcs sashimi

$$23.00

Nigiri Sake

Salmon 2pcs Nigiri

$$10.00

Nigiri Sake Toro

Salmon Belly 2pcs NIgiri

$$12.00

Sashimi Sake

salmon 3 pcs Sashimi

$$13.00

Nigiri Hamachi

Yellowtail 2pcs NIgiri

$$11.00

Sashimi Hamachi

Yellowtail 3pcs Sashimi

$$15.00

Nigiri Kanpachi

Amberjack 2pcs Nigiri

$$12.00

Sashimi Kanpachi

AmberJack 3pcs Sashimi

$$17.00

Nigiri Shiro Maguro

Albacore 2pcs NIgiri

$$9.00

Sashimi Shiro Maguro

Albacore 3pcs Sashimi

$$12.00

Nigiri Umimasu

Ocean Trout 2pcs Nigiri

$$11.00

Sashimi Umimasu

Ocean Trout 3pcs Sashimi

$$15.00

Sashimi Walu

Butter fish 3pcs Sashimi

$$12.00

Nigiri Walu

Butter fish 2pcs Nigiri

$$9.00

Nigiri Tai

Japanese Snapper 2pcs Nigiri

$$13.00

Sashimi Tai

Japanese Snapper 3pcs Sashimi

$$19.00

Nigiri Saba

Mackerel 2pcs NIgiri

$$10.00

Sashimi Saba

Mackerel 3pcs Sashimi

$$13.00

Nigiri Ama Ebi

Japanese Sweet shrimp 2pcs Nigiri

$$17.00

Sashimi Ama Ebi

Japanese Sweet shrimp 3pcs Sashimi

$$23.00

Nigiri Ankimo

Monkfish liver 2pcs Nigiri

$$11.00

Sashimi Ankimo

Monkfish liver 3pcs Sashimi

$$15.00

Nigiri Unagi

Fresh Water Eel 2pcs NIgiri

$$10.00

Sashimi Unagi

Fresh Water Eel 3pcs Sashimi

$$13.00

Nigiri Hotate

Japanese Scallop 2pcs Nigiri

$$11.00

Sashimi Hotate

Japanese Scallop 3pcs sashimi

$$15.00

Nigiri Shima Aji

Japanese Striped Jack 2pcs Nigiri

$$13.00

Sashimi Shima Aji

Japanese Striped Jack 3pcs Sashimi

$$19.00

Nigiri Ikura

Salmon Egg 2pcs Nigiri

$$12.00

Nigiri Tobiko

Flying Fish Egg 2pcs Nigiri

$$7.00

Nigiri Tamago

Japanese Sweet Omelette 2pcs Nigiri

$$7.00

Nigiri Buri Toro

Yellowtail Belly

$$13.00

Sashimi Buri Toro

Yellowtail Belly

$$19.00

Sashimi Sake Toro

Salmon Belly 3pcs

$$17.00

Sashimi Tamago

Japanese Sweet Omelette 3pcs Sashimi

$$11.00

Combo Don Chirashi

7 pieces of Assorted Fish over sushi rice.

$$44.00

Chirashi

Nara Rolls

Loco Crunchy

spicy tuna, mango, cucumber, deep fried soft shell crab, and crunchy onion, spicy mayo and eel sauce

$$22.00

Jessica Alba Roll

shrimp tempura, tobiko, cucumber topped with albacore, eel sauce and toasted sesame seed

$$21.00

Sake Bomb

salmon, avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, topped with spicy salmon seared, crunchy onion with spicy mayo and eel sauce

$$22.00

Victoria Secret

spicy tuna, crab, cucumber, wrapped with tuna and salmon, wasabi mayo sauce with tobiko on top

$$25.00

Floral Train

hamachi, avocado, seared walu, paprika pickle marinated with truffle ponzu

$$23.00

Veggie Roll

Steamed asparagus, cucumber, avocado, gobo burdock root on shea nut butter carrot puree topped with yam tempura, Sesame seed and sweet soy sauce

$$21.00

Big Boss

hamachi, bluefin tuna, salmon, avocado, cucumber, radish sprout

$$19.00

Tres Tuna

asparagus tempura, spicy tuna, bluefin tuna, albacore tuna, tobiko with magic sauce

$$25.00

Cable Car

Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, asparagus, topped with seared maguro blue fin tuan, sake salmon, Hamachi yellowtail, and Chefs BBQ sauce.

$$25.00

Sea Gold Roll No Uni

Hamachi, Avocado, Cucumber, Shiso leaf, topped with Black truffle carpaccio

$$19.00

Foggy Paradise

Inside Salmon, Avocado, shiso leaf and yuzu kosho Japanese seasoning, topped with yellowtail and kaiware radish sprout

$$23.00

Kappa Maki

cucumber roll

$$6.00

Avocado Roll

Sushi roll prepared with avocado.

$$6.00

Tekka Maki

Bluefin tuna roll

$$11.00

Sake Maki

Salmon roll

$$10.00

Spicy Tuna Roll

Spicy tuna and cucumber

$$11.00

Spicy Salmon Roll

Spicy salmon and cucumber

$$11.00

Alaska Roll

Salmon and avocado

$$11.00

Philly Roll

Salmon, Cream cheese and avocado

$$12.00

Rock Roll

BBQ eel and avocado

$$12.00

California Roll

Imitation crab and avocado roll

$$11.00

Caterpillar Roll

BBQ.eel and cucumber topped with avocado and eel sauce

$$19.00

Dragon Roll

Shrimp Tempura and cucumber topped with BBQ.eel, avocado, sesame seed and eel sauce.

$$21.00

Rainbow Roll

California roll topped with avocado and assorted fish

$$21.00

49er Roll

Tobiko flying fish roe and avocado roll topped with salmon and lemon

$$18.00

Cherry Blossom Roll

Salmon and avocado roll topped with tuna

$$21.00

Negihama Roll

Yellowtail and scallion roll

$$11.00

Shrimp Tempura Roll

Panko deep fried shrimp tempura, cucumber, and avocado

$$12.00

Spider Roll

Panko deep fried soft shell crab, cucumber, and avocado

$$15.00

AvoCucumber Roll

Hosomaki style with Avocado and cucumber

$$9.00

Traditional Rolls

Side order

Side Spicy Mayo

$$1.50

Side Eel Sauce

$$1.50

Side Ponzu Sauce

$$1.50

Steamed Rice

$$4.00

Sushi Rice

$$5.00

Side Ginger

Side order of ginger

$$5.00

Coke

Can

$$4.00

Sparkling Water

San pellegrino.

$$4.00

Diet Coke

Can

$$4.00

7UPSprite

$$4.00

Coke Zero

$$4.00

Soft Drinks

Junmai Sake Must be 21 to Purchase

Shirakabe Gura

Tokubetsu junmai. 1.8 liters. Brewed in Nada, the heartland of Japanese sake making, with exceptionally pure water. This sake is well balanced with a complex and crisp finish. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$81.00

Zuiyo Hojun

Junmai. With 1 sip, the flavor of gentle rice umami with hint mild, mellow sake. But in fact, it is quite dry with a nice acidity level. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$27.00

Kurosawa

Junmai kimoto, 300 ml. This sake boasts a natural kimoto flavor, which is fullbodied and earthy, yet light. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$29.00

Oze No Yukidoke

Junmai. 720 ml. Slightly yellow because its been aged for 1 year, this sake boasts a smooth texture and a pleasingly sukkiri dry finish. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$74.00

Amabuki Chokarakuchi

Junmai nama. 720 ml. Unpasteurized extradry nama with a gentle and soft impression, fermented with yeast from begonias to produce to tasteful and focused sake. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$82.00

Otokoyama

Tokubetsu junmai. 720 ml. An earthy yet sweet aromatic nose. Unmistakable dryness. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$75.00

Rei

Junmai ginjo draft. 300 ml. Bright aroma of premium ginjo and fresh draft character in 1 bottle. Gold medal 94 points of LA international wine and spirits competition 2013. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$29.00

Hakushika

Junmai ginjo. 300 ml. Mild and dry in taste and with a fresh, fruity ginjo flavor and full body. This is a wellbalanced sake with substantial character. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$21.00

Kikusui

Junmai ginjo. You can enjoy the fragrance and rich flavor special to kikusuis pure rice sake, as well as its lightness and smoothness. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$29.00

Junmai Ginjo Must be 21 to Purchase

Junmai Daiginjo Must be 21 to Purchase

Sho Une

Junmai daiginjo. 300 ml. This graceful sake has fruity scents, velvety smoothness. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$35.00

Dassai 45

Junmai daiginjo. A prizewinning product, this sake has a graceful aroma and a wellrounded flavor. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$33.00

Dassai 39

Junmai daiginjo. 720 ml. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$102.00

Dassai 23

Junmai daiginjo. 720 ml. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$69.00

Born Gold

Junmai daiginjo. 720 ml. It has great structure, finesse, and complexity. The palate is rich and creamy. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$98.00

Kanchiku

Junmai daiginjo. This sake has florallike sweet aroma and in your mouth, it blooms with fruity aroma and flavor. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$44.00

Kubota Hekijyu

Junmai daiginjo. 720 ml. It is prepared at a reduced sugar level to suppress the amino acids, yielding a robust and voluminous flavor of cheerful personality. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$127.00

Kubota Manjyu

Junmai daiginjo. 720 ml. A truly sophisticated aroma and elegant flavor. Aged for an extended period until the maturity. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$173.00

Hakkaisan

Junmai Daiginjo. Made from quality sakamai harvested in the rice capital of Niigata, with the pure water from Hakkai mountain. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$44.00

Kubota Senjyu

Natural alcohol is added to achieve its clean and crisp flavor. Elegant aroma. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$76.00

Honjozo Must be 21 to Purchase

Nigori Must be 21 to Purchase

Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Silky Mild

Unfiltered. 375 ml. Lightly filtered and is the sweetest of all our types of sake. With its pleasant sweetness and clean aftertaste, it pairs well with many types of foods. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$17.00

Kikusui Perfect Snow Nigori

Unfiltered. 300 ml. Perfect snow is a white, cloudy sake reminiscent of pure snow, with a crisp, dynamic flavor despite its sweet, fullbodied palate. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$26.00

Aladin Nigori

Unfiltered. 300 ml. Expressing the diversity of sake, this bottling has vivid aromas unfolding with layers of banana and pear. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$23.00

Sayuri Nigori

Unfiltered. 300 ml. It has a refreshing aroma, natural sweetness, and smooth aftertaste. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$21.00

Yuki Nigori White Peach

Unfiltered. 375 ml. Its refreshing and sweet aroma of white peach with nigoris mellow body and smooth texture makes this sake unique and delightful. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$26.00

Yuki Nigori Lychee

Unfiltered. 375 ml. The bright tropical aroma from the sweet essence of lychee naturally pairs with the mellow and fruit nigori for a pleasant finish. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$26.00

Yuzu Aladdin

Flavored sake. 300 ml. The citrus aroma is refreshing and has a lovely sweet and sour taste. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$26.00

Flavored Sake Must be 21 to Purchase

Sparkling Sake Must be 21 to Purchase

Mio Sparkling Sake

300 ml. Refreshing, fruity, and unique sweet aroma. Crafted in the traditional brewing style, with rich, water, and koji. New sake for new age. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$25.00

Sawa Sawa Sparkling Sake

300 ml. Offdry with tangy citrusy flavors. Almost like angel food cake. Creamy texture on the aftertaste. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$19.00

Sapporo Large

Must be 21 to purchase.

$$11.00

Asahi Large

Must be 21 to purchase.

$$11.00

Orion Large

Must be 21 to purchase.

$$12.00

Sapporo Black

Must be 21 to purchase.

$$11.00

Echigo Red Ale

6 Must be 21 to purchase.

$$11.00

Koshhihikari Echigo L

5 rice beer. Must be 21 to purchase.

$$14.00

Japanese Beer Must be 21 to Purchase

Red Wines Must be 21 to Purchase

Baron De Ley Garnacha Rioja, Spain

Baron de Ley Varietales Garnacha Rioja is a bright, lively, red color with bluish glints. The nose surprises you with its intense aromas in which you can find floral notes, violets and subtle reminders of light toasting. Its freshness wraps around the mouth with silky tannins and good body. The long finish sees a return of the floral notes and red berries.

$$42.00

Ca Momi Pinot Noir Napa Valley, Napa County, California

The Pinot Noir has aromas of ripe raspberry, bing cherries and a hint of spice. On the palate, there are flavors of raspberries, cherries, rhubarb pie, toasted nuts as well as notes of cinnamon and clove. This wine has bright acidity, is medium in weight and nicely balanced. The finish is smooth and satisfying.

$$65.00

Set In Stone Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California

This vineyard producers small berries and high skin to pulp ratio. As a result a refined and elegant Set In Stone Alexander Cabernet capturing the best of what Alexander Valley offers. Deep purple in color with aromas of red cherry and vanilla. The mouth has obvious full lush black plum fruit. This balanced Bordeaux style wine lower alcohol and great structure coats the palate in velvety rich flavors. The tannins are supple and last forever. Drink now or over the next 10 years.

$$83.00

Le Vigne Di Domenico Cabernet Sauvignon

Numerous awards have been won by this wine the OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition awarded the 2019 vintage Gold Medal and the California State Fair awarded Silver. Paso Robles, California

$$92.00

Oak Farm Sauvignon Blanc Lodi, California

Light pale straw color, with notes of lemon grass, grapefruit and fresh pear. A bright, clean and inviting wine with subtle grassy notes. A pure Sauvignon Blanc that provides refreshing citrus finish.

$$46.00

Laessiger Gruner Veltiner Austria

The vinelands of the Austrian Neiderosterreich are home to Laessiger whom have been making wine since the 13th century. The Gruner Veltiliner displays the unique character of the soil with fresh apple and pepper aromas and flavors. Bright goldgreen in color with silver reflections the nose leads with green apple and pepper with nut peel and fresh herbs. The palate is medium weight and crisp with yellow pear and risp apple nuances.

$$37.00

Baron De Ley Blanco Rioja, Spain

Baron de Ley is a winery located in Spains most celebrated wine region, Rioja a privileged terroir to farm and craft premium quality wines. Pale yellow with a greenish hue. Aromas of citrus, wild herbs, including dill and coriander. The palate is refreshing with citrus flavours, lime, grapefruit and herbal notes. Medium bodied, fresh with a slight roundness mid palate and a pleasant clean finish.

$$42.00

Atmosphere Sauvignon Blanc Loire Valley, Sancerre, France

Dry White wine Pierre Chainier Atmosphere Sauvignon Blanc Val De Loire from the region Loire Valley will be a great addition to your table. The drink is made from grapes Sauvignon Blanc, what makes its taste bright and memorable. Pierre Chainier Atmosphere Sauvignon Blanc Val De Loire perfectly combined with dishes from different cuisines of the world and will give you an unforgettable experience during the tasting.

$$74.00

Falcone Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley, California

Chardonnay in a style to reflect the cool coastal climate where it is grown aromas of pear and citrus blossom precede flavors of classic Chardonnay, lemon drop, racy acidity, wet slate and mouthwatering Meyer lemon.

$$74.00

Bella Grace Grenache Blanc

Peach, honeydew and a wonderful balance of fruit and acidity. Crisp and clean with mouthwatering finish. Wine Enthusiast Editors choice. Amador County, California

$$65.00

Aichenberg Gruner Veltliner

Aichenberg Gruner Veltliner Austria. Well balanced with great variety character. Peppery aromas supported by apricot, lemon, and apple flavors and a stony backbone. Delicious.

$$37.00

White Wines Must be 21 to Purchase

Sparkling Roses Must be 21 to Purchase

Bella Conchi Brut Cava Rose

Bella Conchi Cava Brut Rose Catalunya, Spain. A fresh and fruity sparkling wine made using the same technique as champagne. Full of berries and rose petals with palatepleasing bubbles and refreshing acidity. Gold medal from the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.

$$42.00

Domaine Bousquet Brut Methode Traditionnelle

From own Vineyards in Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary. By the foothills of the Andes at4000 ft. altitude. The vineyards enjoy a marked thermal amplitude. Methode Traditionelle Champagnestyle sparkling wines produced with the second fermentation in the bottle. The blend is 7525 Chardonnay Pinot Noir. The Brut Methode Traditionelle is fermented on lees in bottle 6 months. Yellow brilliant color with delicate bubbles. Rich tropical fruit aromas with strawberry, citrus, and floral notes. On the mouth, it shows notes of fresh fruits in combination a soft texture and a nice and persistent final.

$$56.00

Sparkling Wine Must be 21 to Purchase