Nara Japanese

Not the best sushi I’ve ever had but it wasn’t bad either. Our waitress was very kind and came back regularly to check if we needed anything. The menu is under $ 13 so it’s not too bad. Also, I was told that they no longer serve alcohol because they no longer have their liquor license.

The chicken teriyaki was a sad attempt … watery & weak sauce. I’m not sure why they serve CHINESE Fried Rice at this place. They didn’t even come close to right. The side dish was sweet carrots … like candied yam sweet. What the hell.

Delicious and consistent. We came in about 15 minutes before they closed and planned on getting take out but decided to dine in and eat quickly so not to hold up the staff. The gentleman at the front register (owner?)was super kind and accomodating. Will definitely be back…

Update: someone new or different was working the drive thru and takeout ordering. Our order was so wrong. Be careful and make sure to verify your order!
We always order takeout from Nara. The food is very good and always fresh. They never get my order wrong, which is a plus because my orders are always complicated and usually involve special requests. The plates of food are huge and the price point is very reasonable for the amount of food you get. If you’re not a binge-​eater of Japanese takeout, your plate will definitely last for 2 meals!

Food was decent standard hibachi fare at low prices, but cleanliness of the place left something to be desired. Windows and windowsills needed cleaning. Needs new carpet. Parking lot needed cleaning. It makes me wonder what the kitchen looks like. I don’t think I’ll be going back.

Me and my husband stopped through here on a day trip to Hickory. Just clicked ‘Asian’ on the GPS. We were oh-​so-​surprised.
My husband got the typical hibachi chicken plate and I got hibachi chicken and stage entrée which came with a choice of salad or soup. I chose the salad but only had the option of white sauce or ginger sauce as my dressing. I chose white sauce and it was great!
And the meat was well cooked but still tender. The vegetables were great, the rice was okay compared to some of the rice I’ve had.
My only complaint (and this is with a heavy heart) were the carrots. They were delicious so I gave my 9 month old a good helping because they were so tender. I finally asked the waitress how they were cooked and she said «with about a bag of sugar».
Other than that, this is in my top 3 Japanese restaurants.

Got takeout from this place a little while ago. It was very modestly price and the quality of the food was very good considering. I got Hibachi chicken, which comes with rice, mushrooms, and carrots, for less than $ 6. Each takeout order comes with plenty of «seafood sauce», a concoction who’s ingredients remain a mystery but still manage to make my mouth water. The portions were also large enough that there is leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
The egg roll appetizer was more like a spring roll, and was also very good. I’ll absolutely be going back. I may check out the nearby Nagano with a very similar menu, but slightly higher prices… but Nara left little to be desired.

Fast and friendly service. Food prep tends to be better than most of the Japanese restaurants I’ve visited in the area. If you’re not a fan of fried rice, ask to substitute vegetables or white rice.

this is very good Japanese takeout… Service was quick and the squid salad was especially good