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Nara Kansas City
Nara is your favorite Japanese sushi restaurant in Kansas City. We are walking distance from the Sprint Center. Our menu is a variety of sushi, sashimi, seafood, salads, sandwiches, noodles, stir-fry dishes and seasonal desserts. Our fresh sushi and sashimi are prepared by our talented Japanese trained master sushi chefs, Koji and Fumi! Our unique robata menu features chicken, beef, locally made sausages, scallops, shrimp on a stick grilled to perfection. Nara also offers weekly dinner, sushi and wine specials. Call us for To Go orders - Nara prepares beautiful sushi trays to take home for your at home or business parties! ZAGAT rated: America's Best Japanese Restaurants
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71 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 71 reviews
5 stars
(24)
4 stars
(36)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(36)
- hot spot(27)
- good for groups(26)
- neighborhood gem(24)
- special occasion(20)
- vibrant bar scene(19)
Nara Kansas City Reviews List
Review 1 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I took my girlfriend here for her birthday and we both loved it! Both of us were new to Nara, and the staff was extremely helpful. It was my girlfriend's first time trying sushi, and our waiter made sure to suggest the best finds for newbies. We would love to go anytime, including just for lunch! The food was wonderful, and displayed very nicely. The sushi rolls were very filling! I would highly recommend!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A birthday bash
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Nara's to celebrate a birthday. Some members of the party were not sushi lovers. by the end of the night they were converted. We asked our server to pick appetizers for the group and she did a wonderful job. I highly recommend the Korean short ribs. After the appetizers we had and shared a wide selection of rolls. All were delicious/interesting and with complex flavors. The sake list is quite extensive and fairly priced. Try the Horin."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 3 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sushi downtown
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great location, great service; it isn't my favorite sushi in town, but it's good."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Found this restaurant online and it looked amazing. And it was amazing! Had the best time. Wonderful food, amazing service, just wonderful!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was awesome lots of unique choices and very fresh. The atmosphere was a little noisy but there were events going on in the area so its was pretty busy that evening."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
glad we went
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service was great..so was the view..had a window table. I was a bit hesitant to go as I don't care for sushi which my son had said was very good there. But the small plates were great.I would definitely go again."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view
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Review 7 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
awesome awesome
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second visit to Nara, and both times the food and service were excellent. We shared a Sashimi platter and a sushi roll. Fish was melt in your mouth fresh, and a nice selection. We will definitely return for a special occasion."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 8 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wallet bummer
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was alright. The prices were way too high for what they delivered. 7 dollars for two egg rolls and their specialty rolls were 12 to 15 dollars and only had three pieces. General sushi is one to two dollars more than what I usually see elsewhere. Nothing blew my mind, or my taste buds. Dropped way too much cash for ok sushi. The Dreams of Summer roll was 15 dollars and actually delivered its worth, but it is seasonal and only had a small amount of actual fish."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 9 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I went to dinner with a group
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to dinner with a group and the service was poor and the food was so-so. Maybe this was an off night. I've has lunch there and it was good, but this visit was not. The server seemed less than enthused to be there and two entrees came out, but the rest if the party had to wait almost 15 minutes to get their food. It just wasn't a good dining experience."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
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Review 10 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great atomsphere and delicious food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Crossroads Roll was really good as well as the Forbidden apple roll and spicy yellowtail. Can't go wrong - all beautifully presented. Our waiter Josh was very knowledgeable and friendly."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 11 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
been a year since we were
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"been a year since we were last there... the sushi is good. I think some of the rolls have slipped"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
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Review 12 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, great environment.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food, great environment. Server was great, we love Nara's."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of my favorite lunch spots!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of my favorite lunch spots!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The good service and ambiance
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The good service and ambiance made up for the "just okay" sushi."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best sushi in KC, hands-down.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best sushi in KC, hands-down. Chef Koji is amazingly creative. They have a great beer and sake menu. This place reminds me of the best sushi restaurants on the West coast. The robata grill offers options for people who don't care for sushi."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 16 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nara for Birthdays
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There was live music - which we were not expecting it made it a little too loud to have a conversation for what was suppose to be a romantic dinner for his birthday - a little uncomfortable sitting at a table where the people next to us were so close they could reach our plates."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 17 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
food consistently very good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"food consistently very good - service was a little rushed on this visit."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Sushi!!! But very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent Sushi!!! But very loud!! There was a party of 17 across for us. It would be nice if they had a room for those things. The table next to us asked to move because they kept bumping their chair."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
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Review 19 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food-very fresh! Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food-very fresh! Service was good-very friendly. A modern spin on sushi and Japanese dining. A little loud for my taste but it was in a popular Sat. night destination area. Overall, great!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent sushi and sashimi!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent sushi and sashimi! Enough said."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 21 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome KC Sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nara is one of my favorite sushi places! It's always delicious. Love Wednesday nights and happy hour!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Go if you like sushi
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We're not sushi fans but our 28-yr-old son is, and this was his requested restaurant for his birthday celebration. Really, really loud at all times. Could still have conversations but not quiet ones. Non-sushi entrees were good but not great. Tempura appetizer was very, very good. Our son thought the sushi was great. What we tasted was good but, as I said, we're not sushi fans."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our sushi and sashimi were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our sushi and sashimi were terrific. Very, very fresh and beautifully presented. Our server was really lovely. It was a great Valentine's Day dinner."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great atmosphere in a old
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great atmosphere in a old building in downtown. Service was attentive and friendly. Food only so-so, Rolls sounded better in their menu descriptions. Delivery on concept was mixed."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2006
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Review 25 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was my first visit to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my first visit to Nara's during KC restaurant week and I will definitely return. We had a very enjoyable lunch."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2007
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Review 26 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My husband and I went to Nara
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I went to Nara before atteding a performance at The Kauffman Center on a Wednesday night. We lucked-out because Wednesday night is "Ladies' Night." Our sushi was extremely delicious (we ordered off of the Ladies' Night menu) and extremely cheap! I ordered a delightful martini and my husband had a nice draft. We made our reservations with OT before time, so we had no trouble getting a seat. However, the service was pretty slow. We probably wouldn't have minded a slow turn-around time had we not had to be at our next stop. The live music was really enjoyable. We will definitely be back when we have more time! I'm glad we found this restaurant!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 27 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent sushi!!!!! Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent sushi!!!!! Service fantastic."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Nara Kansas City
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent establishment
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent neighborhood establishment! Great food, atmosphere, and service. A few blocks walk from power and light. My wife and I are from out of the area but will be sure to make a return trip to Nara when we visit next."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Nara Kansas City
Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic