Nagoya Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar offers an extensive menu of Japanese cuisine, from hibachi to sushi. They also have lunch and dinner specials. But with so many choices, it can be hard to know where to start!
The Nagoya menu includes a wide variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. You’ll find both traditional dishes and innovative creations.
This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the Nagoya Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar menu, so you can make informed decisions and enjoy your dining experience. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time visitor, we’ll help you navigate the Nagoya menu and discover some hidden gems.
Appetizers: A Culinary Prelude
Before you dive into the main courses at Nagoya, take a look at the wide selection of appetizers. You’ll find a mix of hot appetizers and fresh sushi appetizers, perfect for starting your meal.
Hot Appetizers
Some popular hot appetizer choices include:
- Edamame: These steamed soybeans are a classic Japanese snack, lightly salted and always satisfying.
- Crab Rangoon: Crispy wontons filled with a creamy mixture of crab and cream cheese. A crowd-pleaser!
- Gyoza: Pan-fried dumplings filled with savory meat and vegetables. Perfect for sharing (or not!).
Other hot appetizer options include crispy vegetable Spring Rolls and perfectly Fried Calamari.
Sushi Appetizers
If you’re a sushi lover, Nagoya has some delicious fresh options to get you started:
- Sushi Sample: A curated selection of fresh sushi, perfect for trying a little bit of everything.
- Sashimi Sample: An assortment of thinly sliced raw fish, showcasing the quality and freshness of Nagoya’s seafood.
For something a little different, try the Tuna Poke, featuring diced tuna marinated in a flavorful sauce, or the Yellowtail Jalapeno Appetizer for a spicy kick.
Lunch Specials: Quick and Delicious Options
Nagoya offers great lunch specials Monday through Saturday if you’re looking for a quick and tasty meal. Lunch specials are available during limited hours, so be sure to check the current hours for the location nearest you.
Fried Rice, Lo Mein, and Pad Thai Lunch Specials
You can get a lunch portion of fried rice, lo mein, or pad thai with your choice of protein:
- Vegetable
- Chicken
- Beef
- Shrimp
If you’re not already familiar with these dishes, fried rice is stir-fried rice with vegetables and protein, lo mein is soft egg noodles with a savory sauce, and pad thai is rice noodles tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce with bean sprouts and peanuts.
House Special Lunch
Nagoya’s House Special lunches include some of their most popular entrees, such as:
- General Tso’s Chicken
- Sesame Chicken
- Orange Chicken
You can also choose from:
- Chicken with Broccoli
- Beef with Broccoli
- Shrimp with Broccoli
Lunch Box
Nagoya’s lunch boxes are a great way to sample a variety of foods. You can choose from a teriyaki lunch box or a sushi bar lunch box.
Teriyaki lunch box options include chicken, beef, shrimp, and salmon. Sushi bar lunch boxes include the Sushi Box, Sashimi Box, Salmon Sushi Box, Tuna Sushi Box, Rainbow Roll Box, Sayuri Roll Box, Lisa Crunch Roll Box, Winter Roll Box, Dragon Roll Box, Spicy Girl Roll Box, and Shrimp Tempura Roll Box.
Hibachi Delights: Grilled to Perfection
One of the most fun and interactive ways to enjoy Japanese cuisine is with hibachi. With hibachi, a chef cooks your meal right in front of you on a large, flat griddle. At Nagoya, we offer a variety of delicious hibachi options for both lunch and dinner.
Hibachi Lunch
For lunch, you can choose from:
- Vegetable Hibachi
- Chicken Hibachi
- Shrimp Hibachi
- Steak Hibachi
- Salmon Hibachi
We also offer combination hibachi lunches, including:
- Chicken and Steak
- Chicken and Shrimp
- Shrimp and Steak
Hibachi Dinner
Our hibachi dinner menu expands the lunch options to include:
- Tofu Hibachi
- Scallop Hibachi
Dinner combinations include:
- Chicken and Shrimp
- Chicken and Steak
- Steak and Scallop
- Steak and Shrimp
- Shrimp and Scallop
- Seafood Combo
Kid Hibachi
We also have smaller portions perfect for kids:
- Hibachi Chicken Junior
- Hibachi Shrimp Junior
- Hibachi Steak Junior
Sushi & Sashimi: Freshness from the Sea
Our sushi and sashimi selection is made with only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. We work hard to source the best fish and produce available, so you can be sure you’re getting a truly exceptional meal.
Sushi and Sashimi (A La Carte)
Choose your favorite pieces of sushi and sashimi individually. Popular fish options include tuna, salmon, yellowtail, fluke, white tuna, and red snapper. We also offer a wide variety of other options, such as smoked salmon, spicy tuna, spicy salmon, spicy yellowtail, smoked eel, salmon roe, flying fish roe, scallop, spicy scallop, sweet shrimp, shrimp, mackerel, surf clam, sea urchin, squid, fatty tuna, crab stick, egg custard, and king crab.
Sushi and Sashimi Entrees
Let us create a pre-selected combination for you. Consider one of our most popular options: the Sushi Entree, the Sashimi Entree, or the Sushi and Sashimi Combo. We also have options for sharing, like Sushi for 2, Sushi and Sashimi for 2, Roll Combo, Spicy Roll Combo, Vegetable Roll Combo, Roll Boat, and Love Boat. Other options include Tuna or Salmon Combo, Chirashi Sushi, Unagi Don, Tuna or Salmon Don, and California Lover.
Rolls (Raw, Cooked, and Vegetarian)
We have a wide selection of rolls to suit every taste.
Raw Rolls
Choose from classic options like Tuna Roll, Salmon Roll, and Yellowtail Roll, or try something more adventurous like Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Spicy Yellowtail Roll, Spicy Scallop Roll, Rainbow Roll, Philly Roll, Tuna Avocado Roll, Tuna Cucumber Roll, Salmon Avocado Roll, Salmon Cucumber Roll, Yellowtail Jalapeno Roll, Spicy White Tuna Roll, Salmon Mango Roll, Diamond Roll, and Alaskan Roll.
Cooked Rolls
Enjoy cooked options like California Roll, Boston Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Eel Avocado Roll, Eel Cucumber Roll, Spicy Blue Crab Roll, Spicy Snow Crab Roll, Chicken Teriyaki Roll, Panda Roll, Dragon Roll, Osaka Crab Roll, Spider Roll, Spicy Shrimp Roll, Chicken Tempura Roll, Shrimp Avocado Roll, Shrimp Cucumber Roll, King Crab Avocado Roll, Lobster Avocado Roll, Salmon Skin Roll, Baltimore Roll, Rock N Roll, and King Dragon Roll.
Vegetarian Rolls
We also offer a variety of delicious vegetarian rolls, including Avocado Roll, Cucumber Roll, A.A.C Roll, Oshinko Roll, Mango Avocado Roll, Asparagus Roll, Tempera Asparagus Roll, Tempura Eggplant Roll, Pumpkin Roll, Sweet Potato Roll, Fotomaki Roll, Garden Roll, Fried Vegetable Roll, and Summer Roll.
House Specials, Rice & Noodles, Teriyaki, Tempura, and Curry
Beyond the hibachi grills and sushi bar, Nagoya offers a wide variety of other delicious dishes.
House Specials
If you’re looking for a familiar favorite, check out the House Specials. Chicken is the star of this section, with classic preparations like General Tso’s Chicken, Sesame Chicken, and Orange Chicken. You can also find other options like:
- Chicken with Broccoli
- Beef with Broccoli
- Shrimp with Broccoli
- Black Pepper Chicken
- Black Pepper Beef
- Sweet & Sour Chicken
- Hunan Chicken
Rice and Noodle Dishes
The rice and noodle dishes offer a ton of variety. You can choose from:
- Fried Rice (Chicken, Vegetable, Tofu, Beef, Shrimp, House Combo, with optional Pineapple or Kimchi)
- Lo Mein (Chicken, Vegetable, Tofu, Beef, Shrimp, House Combo)
- Yaki Udon (Chicken, Vegetable, Tofu, Beef, Shrimp, House Combo)
- Pad Thai (Chicken, Vegetable, Tofu, Beef, Shrimp, House Combo)
- Ramen & Other Noodle Soups
Teriyaki, Tempura, and Curry
If you’re in the mood for something grilled, battered and fried, or simmered in a savory sauce, check out the Teriyaki, Tempura, and Curry selections. Look for:
- Teriyaki (Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, Salmon, Seafood)
- Tempura (Vegetable, Chicken & Vegetable, Shrimp & Vegetable)
- Curry (Chicken, Beef, Shrimp)
Sides, Soups, and Salads
No meal is complete without some tasty additions. At Nagoya, you can choose from several complementary dishes to make your dining experience perfect.
Side Orders
Sometimes simple is best. Round out your meal with one of these satisfying side dishes:
- Fried Rice
- White Rice
- Vegetable
- Brown Rice
- Noodle
Soups
Warm up with a classic Japanese soup or a tangy Thai offering:
- Miso Soup: A traditional Japanese soup made with tofu and seaweed.
- Spicy Miso Vegetable Soup: A spicier take on the classic miso with added vegetables.
- Tom Yum Soup (Chicken or Shrimp): A hot and sour Thai soup with your choice of protein.
Salads
Looking for something light and fresh? Try one of our delicious salads:
- Garden Salad
- Avocado Salad
- Seaweed Salad
- Tako Salad
- Crabmeat Salad
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Japanese chef menu called?
The Japanese chef’s menu, or the chef’s choice menu, is often referred to as “Omakase” (お任せ). When you order Omakase, you are entrusting the chef to select and serve a personalized meal, showcasing their expertise and the freshest ingredients available. It’s a delightful culinary adventure.
What is the oldest restaurant in Nagoya?
Pinpointing the absolute oldest restaurant in Nagoya can be tricky, as records aren’t always readily available. However, many sources point to establishments serving traditional dishes for generations, often family-run businesses specializing in iconic Nagoya cuisine. Exploring local food guides and asking long-time residents is a great way to discover these culinary gems.
Why is Nagoya called Nagoya?
The name “Nagoya” is believed to originate from the geographical feature of the area. “Nago” (名護) can be interpreted as “famous guardian,” referring to the prominent Nagoya Castle that served as a protective landmark. The suffix “ya” (屋) often denotes a place or settlement, thus “Nagoya” essentially means “place of the famous guardian.”
What is the famous food in Nagoya?
Nagoya is renowned for its distinct and flavorful cuisine. Some of the most famous dishes include Hitsumabushi (grilled eel served in a unique style), Miso Nikomi Udon (udon noodles simmered in a rich miso broth), Tebasaki (Nagoya-style chicken wings), Ogura Toast (thick toast topped with sweet red bean paste), and Miso Katsu (pork cutlet covered in miso sauce). Sampling these local specialties is a must when visiting Nagoya!
To Conclude
Nagoya’s menu offers a fantastic range of Japanese dishes, from familiar favorites to more adventurous fare. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re craving the comforting warmth of ramen or the delicate flavors of fresh sushi.
We encourage you to explore the menu and discover your own personal favorites. Don’t be afraid to try new dishes and create your own unique combinations. Start with an appetizer and then select an entree. Try one of our desserts to complete your meal.
At Nagoya, we’re committed to providing a high-quality dining experience that will have you coming back for more. We use only the freshest ingredients, prepared with care and attention to detail. We hope you’ll join us soon and experience the taste of authentic Japanese cuisine.