Nara Ramen and Sushi Bar

"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. 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."

"My husband and I are obsessed with this restaurant! They have delicious ramen, sushi, sakes, teas and edamame. My favorite is the spicy miso ramen. It’s so flavorful and you can add as much and as little of the spice as you desire. I love that I can get gluten free ramen and my husband can get his sushi. We can’t recommend it enough!"

"Everything we tried was delicious! Ramen, sushi, boba and cocktails were very good and decently priced for the amount we ordered. They saw us walking up with our toddler and had a high chair waiting for us before we even opened the door! Quick, friendly service too."

"Ramen ALWAYS hits the spot on a very chilly night! The ramen was really good and we had the tempura shrimp which I’d highly recommend! The staff was very friendly and the food came out really quick. I’d definitely go here again."

"First time trying out this place and it didn't disappoint. We got the pork bun, chicken karaage, spicy beef ramen and tonkotsu ramen. Pork bun was great as was the chicken karaage although I do wish it would've been a little crispier. Spicy beef ramen was amazing, the rib was so tender! Not very spicy though so if you like spicy you may want to ask for more chili oil or another spice. We also tried the matcha cheese foam which was good but I forgot to ask them to add some boba which I'm sure would've made it better. Super excited to have a good ramen shop nearby! Give it a try if you're in the area"