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Nara Sushi and Korean Kitchen

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Korean Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, and Sushi Restaurant$$$$

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Nara Sushi and Korean Kitchen

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Dinner Fall/Winter 2014 8Sushi Bar 5Lunch Fall/Winter 2014 5

Dinner Fall/Winter 2014

Soup and Salad‏

Miso Soup

Wakame, fresh shiitake mushrooms, tofu

Spicy Seaweed Salad

Marinated seaweed, in-house chili oil, roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes

Mimi Salad

Napa cabbage, almonds, marinated grilled chicken breast

Edamame Bisque

Steamed Japanese soy beans, crispy onions, fennel, sweet onions

Nara Salad

Iceberg wedge, Berkshire bacon, parmesan

Side Salad

Iceberg lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, English cucumber, fresh parmesan

Korean BBQ Soft Tacos

All taco tortillas are made fresh in house daily with wagyu butter

Spicy Pork Bulgogi "Dae-Ji Bul-Go-Gi"

Berkshire pork collar, cucumber kimchi, micro cilantro

All Natural Chicken Breast "Dak Gogi Jun"

All natural free range chicken, sweet onions, hand-tossed leeks

Bulgogi

Angus beef bulgogi, daikon kimchi, micro greens

Korean Fried Chicken

Crispy fried chicken curry, sweet onions, asian leeks

Small Plates‏

Edamame Two Ways

Poached or sautéed in garlic, soy, Korean red pepper flake 6/8

Kimchi Hiyayako

Silken tofu medallion topped with grilled spicy pork, sautee kimchi, bonito flakes, 30 years aged tamari

Korean Style Chicken Wings

Honey, garlic, kochujang

Roasted Purple Cauliflower

Purple and green cauliflower, seasonal radish, chogurt

Kobe Sliders

American wagyu, pineapple mushroom relish, truffle fries

Nara Beef Tartare

Wagyu beef, hand pressed sesame oil, shingo pear, garlic, Korean leeks, fresh Japanese uni aioli, quail egg yolk, Korean wild sesame leaf

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Shishito peppers, fried sesame leaves, eel sauce

Yellowtail Crispy Taco

Hamachi, sweet wasabi creme, red onions, cilantro, shingo pear, jalapeno, peach yuzu ponzu, hearts of romaine, micro fresh parmesan, soy infused tobiko

The "Original" Nara Ribeye Beef Rolls

Black Canyon Angus ribeye, yams, avocado, teriyaki reduction

Open Faced Soup Dumplings "Man-Doo"

Spanish duroc pork, roasted garlic, dashi gelee

Miso Shrimp Tempura

Black tiger shrimp, in-house miso, blistered seasonal tomatoes

Comfort & Classics

Hot Stone Vegetable Rice Bowl "Dolsot Bibimbap"

Sunny side‏ quail egg, julienne carrots, zucchini, mushroom mix, seasonal banchan (Add Black Canyon Angus Prime Rib bulgogi + $6)

"Spring Juk" Risotto

Spring vegetable, Holmes Farm all natural chicken breast (Substitute Scottish salmon for chicken + 6)

Texas Wagyu Strip

8oz Texas Kobe, baby rainbow carrots, mushroom mix

Korean Fajita Rice Cake "Dduk Bokki"

Black Canyon Angus skirt, Doosan rice cake, sweet onions, radish kimchi

Gindara

Atlantic black cod, Japanese red miso, grilled asparagus

Korean Ribeye Steak

16oz. 1855 Prime Ribeye with Korean pepper dry rub, fried smashed potatoes with bulgogi gravy, grilled asparagus

Korean Hot Rock Grill (Self Cook)‏

We are proud to partner with Lavarock company to be the first restaurant in the US to use the Lavarock setting for Korean table grilling

Texas T Kobe Rib-Eye "Bulgogi"

Seasonal lettuce, wild sesame leaves, rice, toasted sesame seeds, sam jjang, jalapenos, garlic

Berkshire Pork Collar "Dae Ji Gogi"

Seasonal lettuce,‏ wild sesame leaves, rice, toasted sesame seeds, sam jjang, jalapenos, garlic

Texas T Kobe Boneless Short-Rib "Galbi"

Seasonal lettuce,‏ wild sesame leaves, rice, toasted sesame seeds, sam jjang, jalapenos, garlic

Organic Chicken Breast "Dak Gasum Sal"

Seasonal lettuce, wild sesame leaves, rice, toasted sesame seeds, sam jjang, jalapenos, garlic

Texas Size Sharing Plate (MKT)

Texas Wagyu Tomahawk Steak

Hot rock‏ accompaniments, kimchi 3-ways, banchan 3-ways

Whole Fish Fry/Roast

Gulf coast red snapper (approx. 3 lbs) , garlic confit, roasted heirloom tomatoes, watercress

Korean Style Pork Shank

Duroc pork shank, shin kimchi sautee, fried soft tofu

A La Carte‏

Grilled Asparagus

Truffle Fries

Kimchi 3-Ways

Mushroom Sautee

Kimchi Parmesan Fries

Seasonal Banchan 3-Ways

Sushi Bar

Signature Specialty Rolls‏

Nara Roll

Bulgogi, pickled radish, carrots, egg omelet, spinach, sesame seed and oil

Surf and Turf Roll

Shrimp tempura, bulgogi, shingo pear, cucumber, kimchi puree and sanbai-su

Lickety Split Roll

Scottish salmon, wild catch tuna, yellowtail, avocado, cucumber, softshell crawfish, spicy sprouts, mom's chojang, in-house eel sauce, kewpie mayo

Spiro Roll

Spicy wild catch tuna, Scottish salmon, avocado and mom's chojang

Boring White Fish Roll

Spicy Scottish salmon, white fish, cucumber, spicy sprouts, habanero tobiko and sanbai-su

Red Roll

Wild catch yellowfin tuna, shrimp, Mom's chojang, fried Korean sesame leaf, avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, spicy sprouts

Salmon Truffle Roll

Scottish salmon, truffle oil and salt, black tiger shrimp, avocado, cucumber and spicy sprouts

Dragon Roll

Smoked eel, kani, avocado, in-house eel sauce and togarashi

Crunchy Yellowtail Roll

Japanese yellowtail, miso guacamole, negi, masago caviar and cilantro tempura

7 1/2 Roll

Scottish salmon, wild catch yellowfin tuna, yellowtail, masago caviar, avocado, mom's chojang, kewpie mayo and in-house eel sauce, lightly battered and fried

Cold Appetizers

Japanese Hamachi with Jalapeno Ponzu

Micro-shaved fresh parmesan, minced jalapeno, in-house ponzu

Sake With Blistered Cherry Tomato

Blistered cherry tomato wrapped with thinly sliced Scottish salmon and cabbage, miso dressing, negi, sesame seeds

Peppercorn Tuna Usuzukuri

Julienne red and white onions, minced jalapenos and Asian pears, micro green, yuzu peach and in-house ponzu

Octopus Usuzukuri

Sunomono salad with mom's chojang sauce

Mango White Tuna

Julienne mangos and green onion, miso and garlic jalapeno sauce, micro greens

Classic Rolls‏

Shrimp Tempura Roll

Shrimp tempura, masago, English cucumber, spicy sprouts, kewpie

Spicy Tuna Roll

Spicy tuna, shichimi, English cucumber

California Roll

Krab, English cucumber, avocado, sesame seeds

Softshell Crab Roll

Soft shell crab, masago, English cucumber, spicy sprouts, kewpie

Spicy Salmon Roll

Spicy Scottish salmon, shichimi, English cucumber

Philadelphia Roll

In-house green tea smoked salmon, Philadelphia cream cheese

Nigiri Sushi

There is a risk associated with consuming raw or undercooked foods such as meat, poultry, or seafood products. If you have chronic illness of the liver, stomach, blood, or have immune disorders, you are at greater risk of illness from raw oysters and should eat oysters fully cooked. If unsure, consult your physician.

Yellow Fin Tuna (Maguro)

2.5/8.5

Semi Fatty Tuna (Chu Toro)

Mkt*

Albacore White Tuna (Bincho)

2.5/8.5

Fresh Salmon (Nama Sake)

2.5/8.5

Green Tea Smoked Salmon

2.5/8.5

Red Snapper (Tai)

2.5/8.5

Escolar

2.5/8.5

Whole Scallop (Hotate)

2.5/8.5

Octopus (Tako)

2.5/8

Flying Fish Roe (Tobiko)

2/7

Blue Fin Tuna

3.5/11*

Belly Fatty Tuna (Oh Toro)

Mkt*

Black Peppercorn Tuna

2.5/8.5

Belly Fatty Salmon (Sake Toro)

2.5/8.5

Sea Bass (Suzuki)

2.5/8.5

Fresh Yellowtail (Hamachi)

2.5/8.5

Freshwater Eel (Unagi

2.5/8.5

Shrimp (Ebi)

1.75/6

Salmon Roe (Ikura)

2/7

Sea Urchin (Uni)

Mkt*

Lunch Fall/Winter 2014

Snacks, Soups & Salads‏

Edamame Two Ways

Poached or sauteed in garlic, soy, Korean red pepper flake 6/8

Korean Style Chicken Wings

Wild Texas honey, garlic, aged red pepper sauce, (kochujang) , fried kale

Edamame Bisque

Steamed Japanese soy beans, crispy onions, fennel, sweet onions

Nara Salad

Iceberg wedge, Berkshire bacon, fresh parmesan, taro chips, heirloom tomatoes, English cucumbers

Side Salad

Spring mix, heirloom tomatoes, English cucumber, fresh parmesan

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Shishito peppers, fried sesame leaves, teriyaki sauce

Classic Miso Soup

Japanese white miso, wakame, fresh shiitake mushrooms, tofu

Spicy Seaweed Salad

Marinated seaweed, spicy chili oil, roasted sesame seeds

Mimi Salad

Grilled natural chicken breast, napa cabbage, almonds, cilantro, soy vinaigrette

Korean BBQ Soft Tacos

Bulgogi

Black Canyon Angus rib-eye bulgogi, daikon kimchi, micro greens

Korean Fried Chicken

Crispy fried chicken curry, sweet onions, asian leeks

Spicy Pork Bulgogi "Dae-Ji Bul-Go-Gi"

Berkshire pork collar, cucumber kimchi, micro cilantro

All Natural Chicken Breast "Dak Gogi Jun"

Holmes Farm chicken breast, sweet onions, hand-tossed leeks

Express Bento Lunch Sets‏

Includes choice of side lunch salad or miso soup, vegetable tempura or daily banchan (Korean side dish), steamed rice, and 2 pieces mandoo (Korean dumplings)

Grilled Miso Salmon

Scottish salmon, miso reduction, roasted heirloom tomatoes

Tonkatsu

Pork tenderloin, Japanese breadcrumbs, plum sauce

Sauteed Calamari

Korean squid, Fall vegetables, aged red pepper sauce (Kochujang)

Galbi (Korean style grilled beef short rib)

Prime beef short rib, sweet onions, galbi marinade

Classic Chicken Teriyaki

Holmes Farm all natural chicken breast, teriyaki reduction, roasted sweet onions

Shrimp Tempura

(4) Black tiger shrimp, tempura sauce, grated daikon