Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant

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$31 to $50

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17 Mar 2025

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About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

Nakato Japanese Restaurant provides Atlanta's most authentic and unique Japanese dining experience, serving the finest quality Sushi and exquisitely prepared dishes created by our chefs who were born and trained in Japan. Established in 1972, Nakato is family owned and now operated by the third generation of the Nakato family.

Enjoy the most traditional and authentic Japanese restaurant that Atlanta has to offer in our traditional dining room overlooking a majestic Japanese garden. In addition to Sushi and traditional Japanese dishes, we also offer highly entertaining and wonderfully prepared Hibachi on our Teppanyaki Grills.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(404) 873-6582
Website
http://www.nakatorestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Nakato Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bar and Traditional Dining caters. Please contact Sachi at 404.873.6582. or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com.
Private party facilities
We have a main dining room with a seating capacity of 50 people for a private event as well as a traditional tatami room seating up to 16 people. Please contact Sachi at 404-873-6582 or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com for more details.

Location
1776 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324
Area
Morningside-Lenox Park
Cross Street
Cheshire Bridge Road and Piedmont Road
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

*No Utensils Needed
EdamameUS$6.00
boiled soy beans in a pod dashed with sea salt
Chawan MushiUS$10.00
steamed savory custard with ginko nut, chicken, scallop, shrimp, and spinach. *cannot be made without gluten*
GyozaUS$10.00
6 deep fried or pan fried pork dumplings
ShumaiUS$8.00
3 fried or steamed shrimp dumplings
Yakitori SkewerUS$7.00
chicken skewers (2) with teriyaki sauce or sea salt
Beef NegimakiUS$15.00
8 piece cuts of grilled scallion wrapped in sirloin steak with house made teriyaki glaze
Crispy Spicy TunaUS$17.00
minced tuna mixed with spicy aioli, sesame oil, and dry chili over crispy rice, topped with micro greens and jalapeno. *cannot be made without gluten*
Japanese MushroomsUS$11.00
sauteed with spinach in light soy sauce and butter
Nasu DengakuUS$8.00
miso glazed eggplant
Agedashi TofuUS$8.00
deep fried tofu wrapped in shiso served with sauteed shimeji and shiitake mushrooms, shishito pepper, and eggplant with side of dashi broth and nori. *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Ankimo PonzuUS$12.00
steamed monkfish liver chilled and served with ponzu vinaigrette
Tuna TatakiUS$11.00
seared tuna with ponzu vinaigrette
Hamachi JalapenoUS$18.00
thinly sliced yellowtail dressed with house made ponzu sauce
Tuna Tar TarUS$20.00
cubed tuna with chives, fried onion, avocado, soy sauce, sesame oil topped with mango, wasabi tobiko and micro greens
Botan Sashimi PlatterUS$37.00
13 pieces of chef's choice assorted sashimi
Fuji Sashimi PlatterUS$47.00
15 pieces of chef's choice deluxe sashimi
Seaweed SaladUS$6.00
With sesame oil dressing. *cannot be made without gluten*
Spinach Goma AeUS$5.00
Boiled spinach chilled with creamy sesame dressing.
Wakame Cucumber SaladUS$5.00
Served with vinaigrette and sesame.
Shima Aji CarpaccioUS$25.00
thinly sliced striped saurel dressed with Japanese olive dressing
Kanpachi CarpaccioUS$18.00
thinly sliced amberjack dressed with Japanese olive dressing

Soups/Salads

*No Utensils Needed
Nakato House Salad With Ginger DressingUS$11.00
mixed greens, cherry tomato, bell pepper, edamame, and onion served with signature Nakato ginger dressing
Sashimi Salad With Wasabi Aioli DressingUS$14.00
mixed greens served with assorted sashimi and avocado
Salmon Skin Salad With Ginger DressingUS$8.00
crispy salmon skin over mixed greens served with signature Nakato ginger dressing
Soba SaladUS$10.00
buckwheat noodles tossed with cucumber, wakame seaweed, boiled quail eggs, dressed with sesame dressing *cannot be made without gluten*
Tofu Salad With Sesame DressingUS$10.00
mixed greens topped with soft tofu and served with sesame dressing
Miso Soup (contains gluten)US$3.50
miso soup with "wakame" seaweed, tofu, and scallions *cannot be gluten free*
Seafood Miso Soup (2 servings)US$10.00
seafood medley in miso soup with "wakame" seaweed, tofu, and scallions *cannot be made without gluten*
Clear Broth SoupUS$3.00
clear chicken broth soup with scallions and mushrooms *cannot be made without gluten*
Large SaladUS$7.00

Tempura and Fried Dishes

Shrimp TempuraUS$12.00
lightly battered and fried shrimp with assorted vegetables served with "dashi" based tempura sauce *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Veggie TempuraUS$10.50
lightly battered and fried vegetables with "dashi" based tempura sauce *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Lobster TempuraUS$31.00
lightly battered and fried full lobster tail with "dashi" based tempura sauce *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Calamari TempuraUS$11.59
lightly battered and fried cuttlefish with "dashi" based tempura sauce *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Soft-Shell Crab TempuraUS$14.00
lightly battered and fried soft-shell crab with "dashi" based tempura sauce. *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Kara AgeUS$9.00
Japanese style fried chicken cutlets *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Assorted Tempura "Moriawase"US$24.00
white fish, shrimp, scallop, calamari, crab, and mixed vegetables *cannot be made without gluten and egg*

Sushi Rolls

*No Utensils Needed
*No Soy Sauces Needed
50th Commemorative "Golden Tiger" RollUS$22.00
inside: spicy salmon, cucumber, and avocado outside: salmon and black masago caviar
Asparagus RollUS$5.00
inside: asparagus roll
Avocado RollUS$5.00
inside: avocado
Bagel RollUS$13.00
inside: cream cheese, crabstick, masago caviar, and avocado outside: smoked salmon
California RollUS$8.00
inside: cucumber, avocado, and crabstick outside: masago caviar
Crunch RollUS$10.00
inside: tempura flakes with masago caviar and aioli outside: shrimp *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Dragon RollUS$22.00
inside: amaebi tempura and avocado outside: eel, avocado, dressed with spicy aioli and eel sauce *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Eel RollUS$11.00
inside: eel and cucumber with eel sauce outside: sesame seeds
Futomaki RollUS$14.00
inside: shrimp, crabstick, dried gourd, cucumber, omelette, eel, and pickled burdock
Illuminati RollUS$24.00
inside: yellowtail and salmon outside: spicy tuna, avocado, topped with spicy aioli, eel sauce, sesame seeds, and kaiware sprouts
Kaiware RollUS$5.00
inside: kaiware micro greens
Kanpyo RollUS$5.00
inside: dried gourd
Kappa RollUS$5.00
inside: cucumber
King Kong RollUS$18.00
inside: spicy salmon, scallion, and tempura flakes outside: avocado, spicy aioli, eel sauce, and tempura flakes
King Shrimp RollUS$14.00
inside: shrimp tempura and avocado outside: shrimp with spicy aioli and sesame seeds *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Kiss of DeathUS$17.00
inside: tuna, masago caviar, sesame oil, siracha, cucumber outside: spicy tempura flakes, topped with wasabi cucumber sauce *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Lobster RollUS$22.00
inside: lobster tempura, shiso mint, Japanese aioli outside: spicy snow crab and masago caviar *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Natto RollUS$5.00
inside: fermented soy beans
Negihama RollUS$9.00
inside: yellowtail and scallion
Negitoro RollUS$24.00
inside: marbled tuna and scallion
Rainbow RollUS$15.00
inside: crabstick, avocado, and cucumber outside: yellowtail, salmon, tuna, and avocado
Rock and RollUS$12.00
inside: eel and avocado outside: eel sauce and masago caviar
Salmon Avocado RollUS$9.00
inside: salmon and avocado
Salmon RollUS$8.00
Salmon Skin RollUS$10.00
inside: crispy salmon skin, spicy micro greens, and cucumber outside: seseame seeds
Samurai RollUS$23.00
inside: yellowtail, scallion, and avocado outside: salmon, spicy tuna, micro greens, and tempura flakes
Sashimi RollUS$21.00
inside: tuna, yellowtail, salmon, shiso mint, kaiware micro greens, wasabi tobiko, and avocado outside: wrapped with cucumber served with balsamic vinaigrette and sweet miso
Seafood RollUS$8.00
inside: seafood medley mix with Japanese aioli and avocado outside: sesame seeds
Shrimp 101 RollUS$10.00
inside: shrimp tempura, Japanese aioli, and shiso mint outside: sesame seeds *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Shrimp Tempura RollUS$12.00
inside: shrimp tempura, crabstick, cucumber, and avocado outside: masago caviar *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Spicy Tuna RollUS$11.00
inside: minced tuna and scallion with spicy aioli outside: sesame seeds
Spicy Salmon RollUS$11.00
inside: minced salmon and scallion with spicy aioli outside: sesame seeds
Spicy Scallop RollUS$12.00
Spider RollUS$16.00
inside: soft shell crab tempura, crabstick, avocado, and cucumber outside: masago caviar *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Sunshine RollUS$20.00
inside: Crabstick, asparagus, and Japanese aioli outside: seared salmon with olive dressing, eel sauce, and chilli strings
Super Crunch RollUS$16.00
inside: seafood medley mix with Japanese aioli, tempura flakes and avocado outside: seared smoked salmon *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Takuan RollUS$5.00
inside: pickled daikon radish
Tuna Avocado RollUS$9.00
inside: tuna and avocado
Tuna RollUS$8.00
inside: tuna
Ume-Shiso RollUS$5.00
inside: pickled plum and shiso mint
Veggie RollUS$7.00
inside: avocado, asparagus, and cucumber outside: sesame seeds
White Kelp RollUS$15.00
inside: chopped soft shell crab tempura, scallion, and masago caviar with Japanese aioli outside: white kelp *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Yamagobo RollUS$5.00
inside: pickled burdock
Yum Yum RollUS$14.00
inside: spicy tuna, cream cheese, asparagus, and smoked salmon, breaded and deepfried with spicy aioli sauce *cannot be made without gluten and egg*

Sushi A-I

*No Utensils Needed
*No Soy Sauces Needed
Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) NigiriUS$8.00
on top of sushi rice
Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) SashimiUS$24.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Anago (Sea Eel) NigiriUS$6.00
on top of sushi rice
Anago (Sea Eel) SashimiUS$18.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Chu Toro (Medium Marbled Tuna) NigiriUS$8.00
on top of sushi rice
Chu Toro (Medium Marbled Tuna) SashimiUS$24.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Ebi (Shrimp) NigiriUS$3.00
on top of sushi rice
Ebi (Shrimp) SashimiUS$8.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Hamachi (Yellowtail) NigiriUS$6.00
on top of sushi rice
Hamachi (Yellowtail) SashimiUS$18.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Hotate (Scallop) NigiriUS$6.00
on top of sushi rice
Hotate (Scallop) SashimiUS$18.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Ika (Squid) NigiriUS$4.00
on top of sushi rice
Ika (Squid) SashimiUS$12.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Ikura (Salmon Caviar) GunkanUS$7.00
on top of sushi rice *cannot be made without gluten*
Ikura (Salmon Caviar) SashimiUS$21.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices *cannot be made without gluten*
Ikura with Quail Egg GunkanUS$7.50
on top of sushi rice *cannot be made without gluten*
Ikura with Quail Egg SashimiUS$21.50
3 pieces by itself or in slices *cannot be made without gluten*
Inari (Sweetened Tofu Pockets) SushiUS$3.00
with sushi rice

Sushi K-S

*No Utensils Needed
*No Soy Sauces Needed
Kanikama (Crabstick) NigiriUS$2.50
on top of sushi rice
Kanikama (Crabstick) SashimiUS$5.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Kanpachi (Amberjack) NIgiriUS$6.00
on top of sushi rice
Kanpachi (Amberjack) SashimiUS$18.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) NigiriUS$10.00
on top of sushi rice
Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) SashimiUS$30.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Madai (Sea Bream) NigiriUS$5.00
on top of sushi rice
Madai (Sea Bream) SashimiUS$15.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Maguro (Tuna) NigiriUS$6.50
on top of sushi rice
Maguro (Tuna) SashimiUS$19.50
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Masago (Smelt Caviar) Gunkan SushiUS$4.00
on top of sushi rice
Masago (Smelt Caviar) SashimiUS$9.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Masago W/Quail GunkanUS$4.50
on top of sushi rice
Masago W/Quail SashimiUS$9.50
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Ootoro (Heavily Marbled Tuna) NigiriUS$13.00
on top of sushi rice
Ootoro (Heavily Marbled Tuna) SashimiUS$39.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Saba (Mackerel) NigiriUS$4.00
on top of sushi rice
Saba (Mackerel) SashimiUS$12.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Sake (Salmon) NigiriUS$6.00
on top of sushi rice
Sake (Salmon) SashimiUS$18.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Sake Harami (Salmon Belly) NigiriUS$6.50
on top of sushi rice
Sake Harami (Salmon Belly) SashimiUS$19.50
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Shima Aji (Striped Saurel) NigiriUS$7.00
on top of sushi rice
Shima Aji (Striped Saurel) SashimiUS$21.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Smoked Salmon NigiriUS$4.50
on top of sushi rice
Smoked Salmon SashimiUS$13.50
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Snow Crab NigiriUS$6.00
on top of sushi rice
Snow Crab SashimiUS$18.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices

Sushi T-Z

*No Utensils Needed
*No Soy Sauces Needed
Tako (Octopus) NigiriUS$4.00
on top of sushi rice
Tako (Octopus) SashimiUS$12.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Tamago (Sweet Omelet) NigiriUS$2.50
on top of sushi rice
Tamago (Sweet Omelet) SashimiUS$7.50
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Toro (Heavily Marbled Tuna) NigiriUS$12.00
on top of sushi rice
Toro (Heavily Marbled Tuna) SashimiUS$36.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Unagi (Fresh Water Eel) NigiriUS$4.00
on top of sushi rice *cannot be made without gluten*
Unagi (Fresh Water Eel) SashimiUS$12.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices *cannot be made without gluten*
Uni from Japan (Sea Urchin) GunkanUS$25.00
on top of sushi rice
Uni from Japan (Sea Urchin) SashimiUS$50.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Wagyu NigiriUS$13.00
on top of sushi rice
Wasabi Tobiko GunkanUS$4.00
on top of sushi rice
Wasabi Tobiko SashimiUS$12.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
White Tuna NigiriUS$4.00
on top of sushi rice
White Tuna SashimiUS$12.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices

Seasonal Sushi Fish from Japan

*Nigiri Sushi FlightUS$30.00
Five pieces chef's choice of our seasonal nigiri.
*No Utensils Needed
Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) NigiriUS$10.00
on top of sushi rice
Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) SashimiUS$30.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Madai (Sea Bream) NigiriUS$5.00
on top of sushi rice
Madai (Sea Bream) SashimiUS$15.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Uni from Japan (Sea Urchin) GunkanUS$25.00
on top of sushi rice
Uni from Japan (Sea Urchin) SashimiUS$50.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Shima Aji (Striped Saurel) NigiriUS$7.00
on top of sushi rice
Shima Aji (Striped Saurel) SashimiUS$21.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Itoyoridai (Golden Threadfin) NigiriUS$6.00
on top of sushi rice
Itoyoridai (Golden Threadfin) SashimiUS$18.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Sawara (Japanese Spanish Mackerel) NigiriUS$6.00
on top of sushi rice
Sawara (Japanese Spanish Mackerel) SashimiUS$18.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Suzuki (Japanese Seaperch) NigiriUS$6.00
on top of sushi rice
Suzuki (Japanese Seaperch) SashimiUS$18.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Mejina (Rudder Fish) NigiriUS$6.00
on top of sushi rice
Mejina (Rudder Fish) SashimiUS$18.00
3 pieces by itself or in slices
Kurosoi (Black Rockfish) NigriUS$6.00
Kurosoi (Black Rockfish) SashimiUS$18.00

Sushi Course

*No Utensils Needed
*No Soy Sauces Needed
"Kaisen" DonUS$80.00
deluxe chef's choice selection of sashimi over sushi rice served with miso soup
"Chirashi" Sushi BowlUS$55.00
traditional chef's choice selection of sashimi over sushi rice served with miso soup
"Ume" PlumUS$39.00
SEVEN pieces of chef's choice sushi with choice of cucumber. avocado. or asparagus roll
"Take" BambooUS$50.00
NINE pieces of chef's choice sushi with choice of cucumber. avocado. asparagus. California. tuna. eel. spicy tuna. or spicy salmon roll
"Matsu" PineUS$60.00
ELEVEN pieces of chef's choice sushi with choice of cucumber. avocado. asparagus. California. tuna. eel. spicy tuna. spicy salmon. negihama. or negitoro roll
"Momo" PeachUS$70.00
SEVEN pieces of chef's choice sushi and THIRTEEN pieces of assorted sashimi
9 Point Sashimi SamplerUS$45.00

Chef Recommendations

Tokujo (Premium) Nigiri FlightUS$90.00
2 Torched Toro (Marbled Tuna) and Toro, Uni (Sea Urchin), Wagyu Beef, Ikura (Salmon Roe), Torched Sake Harami (Salmon Belly) and Sake Harami, Hotate (Scallop)
Tuna FlightUS$48.00
5 points of tuna from lean "akami" to heavily marbled "ootoro" tuna
TakoyakiUS$10.00
popular stret food from Osaka with bits of octopus and dough inside a slightly crispy shell, garnished with takoyaki sauce, mayo, bonito flakes, seaweed, and red ginger *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Wagyu Stuffed Bell PepperUS$15.00
4oz of Wagyu stuffed in half red pepper, served with Japanese Worcestershire sauce
Ume Shiso PastaUS$5.00
Bento mealUS$28.00
choice of 2 classic Japanese dishes with fried shrimp dumplings, karaage chicken cutlets served with miso soup, Japanese pickle, and steamed rice
Baked Mussels
Baked Mussles with Masago Caviar and Japanese aioli
- 5 pcsUS$12.00
- 6 pcsUS$15.00

Seafood

Hamachi KamaUS$17.00
grilled yellowtail collar
Smoked Salmon KamaUS$13.00
grilled smoked salmon collar

Rice and Noodles

Chicken Fried RiceUS$7.00
Tempura Udon NoodlesUS$10.00
thick flour noodles in a "dashi" based broth with shrimp tempura *cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Soba NoodlesUS$14.00
classic buckwheat noodles served hot or cold *cannot be made without gluten*
Green Tea NoodlesUS$14.00
traditioanl green tea noodles served hot or cold *cannot be made without gluten*
Inaniwa Udon NoodlesUS$12.00
special flour noodles from Akita prefecture of Japan served hot or cold *cannot be made without gluten*
Steamed RiceUS$3.00
Brown RiceUS$3.00
Vegetable Fried RiceUS$5.00
Shrimp Fried RiceUS$8.00
Fried Brown RiceUS$6.00
Unagi DonburiUS$25.00
Tempura DonburiUS$25.00
*cannot be made without gluten and egg*
Sushi RiceUS$5.00

Hibachi Entrees

All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.

*No Utensils Needed
FAMILY MEAL CHICKEN TERIYAKIUS$60.00
The meal served 2-4 people. Meal comes with Teriyaki Chicken, hibachi fried rice, salad, seafood roll, spicy tuna roll and 5 fried shrimp shumai and edamame.
FAMILY MEAL HIBACHI SHRIMPUS$75.00
The meal served 2-4 people. Meal comes with Hibachi shrimp, hibachi fried rice, salad, seafood roll, spicy tuna roll and 5 fried shrimp shumai and edamame.
CHICKENUS$26.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
HIBACHI STEAK 8OZUS$30.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
HIBACHI STEAK 16ozUS$41.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
FILET MIGNONUS$39.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
HIBACHI SHRIMPUS$28.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
HIBACHI SCALLOPUS$32.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
CALAMARI DINNER (CUTTLEFISH)US$26.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
LOBSTER DINNERUS$39.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
VEGETABLE DINNERUS$16.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
TOFU DINNERUS$18.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
STEAK AND CHICKENUS$32.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
STEAK AND SHRIMPUS$35.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
STEAK AND SCALLOPUS$37.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
SHRIMP AND CHICKENUS$29.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
SHRIMP AND SCALLOPUS$35.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
CHICKEN AND SCALLOPUS$32.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
FILET MIGNON AND SHRIMPUS$42.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
FILET MIGNON AND CHICKENUS$40.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
FILET MIGNON AND SCALLOPUS$45.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
FILET MIGNON AND CALAMARIUS$40.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
LOBSTER AND STEAKUS$55.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
LOBSTER AND FILETUS$61.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
LOBSTER AND SHRIMPUS$55.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
SALMONUS$28.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
AHI TUNAUS$28.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
STEAK, SHRIMP AND CHICKENUS$40.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
FILET, SHRIMP AND CHICKENUS$48.00
All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
NAKATO SPECIALUS$32.00
Petit Filet Mignon, Yakitori skewers and California Roll. All entrées are served with House Soup • House Salad with Ginger dressing • Appetizer Shrimp • Grilled Vegetables • Garlic Noodles • Steamed Rice.
Steamed riceUS$3.00
Brown RiceUS$3.00

Hibachi Side Orders

Side ChickenUS$9.00
Side CalamariUS$8.00
Side SalmonUS$10.00
Side ShrimpUS$11.00
Side ScallopUS$13.00
Side SteakUS$13.00
Side Filet MignonUS$18.00
Side LobsterUS$30.00
Side TofuUS$6.00
Side TunaUS$20.00
Side VegetablesUS$5.00
side NoodlesUS$5.00
Side Steamed RiceUS$3.00
Side Brown RiceUS$3.00
Side Fried riceUS$5.00
side SoupUS$3.00
side small SaladUS$3.00

Dessert

Chocolate Mousse CakeUS$12.00
Cheese CakeUS$12.00
Japanese TiramisuUS$12.00
Ice CreamUS$5.00
SasamochiUS$6.00

Extra Sauces

Eel SauceUS$0.50
Garlic ButterUS$0.50
GingerUS$0.50
Ginger DressingUS$0.50
Ginger SauceUS$0.50
Hot SauceUS$0.50
Spicy MayoUS$0.50
Teriyaki SauceUS$0.50
WasabiUS$0.50
Yum YumUS$0.50
Ponzu SauceUS$0.50
Extra soy sauceUS$0.50
8oz yum yum sauceUS$6.00
8oz ginger sauceUS$6.00
8oz ginger dressingUS$6.00
8oz teriyaki sauceUS$6.00
8oz garlic butterUS$6.00
16oz yum yumUS$10.00
16oz ginger sauceUS$10.00
16oz ginger dressingUS$10.00
16oz garlic butterUS$10.00
16oz teriyaki sauceUS$10.00

Soft Drinks

20 oz Coke BottleUS$5.00
20 oz Coke Zero Sugar BottleUS$5.00
20 oz Sprite BottleUS$5.00
LemonadeUS$3.50
Ginger AleUS$3.50
Roy RogersUS$3.50
Shirley TempleUS$3.50
Sweet TeaUS$3.50
Unsweet TeaUS$3.50
1/2 & 1/2 TeaUS$3.50
Arnold PalmerUS$3.50
Diet Arnold PalmerUS$3.50
Ramune OriginalUS$5.00
Ramune StrawberryUS$5.00
Orange JuiceUS$4.00
PineappleUS$4.00
CranberryUS$4.00
MilkUS$3.00
Green TeaUS$4.00
Red BullUS$5.00
Sparkling BottleUS$7.00
Still BottleUS$7.00

White Wine

Bartenura MoscatoUS$44.00
Bodega Piedra Negra Pinot GrisUS$44.00
Bread & Butter ChardonnayUS$40.00
Candoni ProseccoUS$44.00
Choya Plum WineUS$40.00
Conundrums WhiteUS$48.00
Kendall Jackson ChardonnayUS$48.00
Kim Crawford Sauvignon BlancUS$52.00
Luna Nuda Pinot GrigioUS$40.00
Sonoma Cutrer ChardonnayUS$62.00
Stags' Leap Chardonnay KARIAUS$86.00
Tobias Sauvignon blancUS$52.00
Whispering AngelUS$52.00
Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof RieslingUS$56.00

Red Wine

Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon (1 Liter)US$83.00
Baci Dolci Sweet KissUS$44.00
Freakshow CabernetUS$48.00
Hedges CMSUS$44.00
J Lohr CabernetUS$44.00
Piatelli MalbecUS$48.00
Stag's Leap ARTEMISUS$125.00
Au Bon Climat Pinot NoirUS$56.00
Sea Sun Pinot NoirUS$48.00

Sake

Born "Gold Muroka" Junmai Daiginjo (720ml)US$71.00
Bunraku Nihonjin No Wasuremono "Forgotten Japanese Spirit" (300ml)US$35.00
Dassai 45 Nigori Junmai Daiginjo (300ml)US$32.00
soft, airy and flavorful cloudy sake. (300ml)
Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Junmai (300ml)US$32.00
well-balanced, mellow, elegant sake. (300ml)
Itami Onigoroshi "Ogre Killer" 300mlUS$20.00
Kikusui Junmai Ginjo (300ml)US$30.00
brewed from organic grown rice. Fruity, medium body with clean finish. (300ml)
Kitaya Junmai (300ml)US$26.00
dry and smooth that wonderfully pairs with delicate dishes. (300ml)
Kubota Manju (720ml)US$220.00
"1000 celebrations" fruity aroma, slightly creamy and smooth finish. (720ml)
Kubota Senju (720ml)US$73.00
dry clean sake with layered of flavored. Can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Kuheji "Eau Du Desir" Junmai Daiginjo (720ml)US$63.00
Nambu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai "Southern Beauty" (720ml)US$85.00
Otokoyama (720ml)US$68.00
dry, light sake with creamy texture, citrus and melon finish.
Ryujin "Dragon God" Nama Genshu (720ml)US$62.00
undiluted fresh and fruity with smooth finish.
Shirakawago Nigori (300ml)US$28.00
dry delicate creamy with long finish (300ml)
Sho Chiku Bai "GOKAI" Junmai (180ml)US$12.00
Sho Chiku Bai GInjo (300ml)US$22.00
delicately fruity and dry. (300ml)
Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Creme De Sake (300ml)US$22.00
sweet, rich and distinctive rice flavor (300ml)

Beer

Asahi 20ozUS$9.00
CoronaUS$6.00
HeinekenUS$6.00
Heineken 0.0 N/AUS$6.00
Kirin Ichiban 20ozUS$9.00
Kirin LightUS$6.00
Michelob UltraUS$5.00
Miller LiteUS$5.00
Orion 20ozUS$10.00
Sapporo 20ozUS$9.00
Sapporo LightUS$6.00

What 611 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Nakato Japanese Restaurant in Atlanta offers "outstanding food and service" with "fresh and delicious sushi." Patrons rave about its "authentic and consistent" Japanese cuisine, including sushi flown in from Japan. The ambiance is celebrated for special occasions, but some note noise levels. Overall, Nakato remains a "family favorite" for its quality and experience.

611 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Mississippi1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb! I would for sure go back again and again n
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AndyM
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent options and incredible sushi!! Highly recommend!!
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SAMMY
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great being back seeing old friends and the vibe was so great tonight
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stephen
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our must stops in Buckhead great food amazing service and well worth the stop.
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Martha
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, attentive service and very quick. The trifecta of dining.
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john VIP
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a recent trip to Japan would have to say most authentic Japanese restaurant in the city
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Mahsheed
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb Sushi and Sashimi and Superb service. This is about my 20th visit and I love it every time!!!!
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krystel
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Sachi and staff! Happy Birthday Sachi! Always an amazing experience and good food.
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Shelby VIP
Atlanta12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always! Great sushi and the bartender was friendly and fabulous.
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Iris Denise
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The smoked grilled salmon was delicious and the green tea cream brûlée was amazing. My family had the teriyaki chicken and teriyaki salmon which they enjoyed. Not a place that we would say we need to go back to.
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Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 873-6582.

Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 611 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Nakato 'Sushi Bar and Regular Dining' Japanese Restaurant

1776 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324

Additional information

Cross Street
Cheshire Bridge Road and Piedmont Road
Area
Morningside-Lenox Park
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nakatorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(404) 873-6582
Catering
Nakato Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bar and Traditional Dining caters. Please contact Sachi at 404.873.6582. or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com.
Private party facilities
We have a main dining room with a seating capacity of 50 people for a private event as well as a traditional tatami room seating up to 16 people. Please contact Sachi at 404-873-6582 or sachi@nakatorestaurant.com for more details.

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Sushi Rice

Wagyu Nigiri

White Tuna Sashimi

Appetizers

*No Utensils Needed

EdamameUS$6.00

Chawan MushiUS$10.00

GyozaUS$10.00

ShumaiUS$8.00

Yakitori SkewerUS$7.00

Beef NegimakiUS$15.00

Crispy Spicy TunaUS$17.00

Japanese MushroomsUS$11.00

Nasu DengakuUS$8.00

Agedashi TofuUS$8.00

Ankimo PonzuUS$12.00

Tuna TatakiUS$11.00

Hamachi JalapenoUS$18.00

Tuna Tar TarUS$20.00

Botan Sashimi PlatterUS$37.00

Fuji Sashimi PlatterUS$47.00

Seaweed SaladUS$6.00

Spinach Goma AeUS$5.00

Wakame Cucumber SaladUS$5.00

Shima Aji CarpaccioUS$25.00

Kanpachi CarpaccioUS$18.00

Soups/Salads

*No Utensils Needed

Nakato House Salad With Ginger DressingUS$11.00

Sashimi Salad With Wasabi Aioli DressingUS$14.00

Salmon Skin Salad With Ginger DressingUS$8.00

Soba SaladUS$10.00

Tofu Salad With Sesame DressingUS$10.00

Miso Soup (contains gluten)US$3.50

Seafood Miso Soup (2 servings)US$10.00

Clear Broth SoupUS$3.00

Large SaladUS$7.00

Tempura and Fried Dishes

Shrimp TempuraUS$12.00

Veggie TempuraUS$10.50

Lobster TempuraUS$31.00

Calamari TempuraUS$11.59

Soft-Shell Crab TempuraUS$14.00

Kara AgeUS$9.00

Assorted Tempura "Moriawase"US$24.00

Sushi Rolls

*No Utensils Needed

*No Soy Sauces Needed

50th Commemorative "Golden Tiger" RollUS$22.00

Asparagus RollUS$5.00

Avocado RollUS$5.00

Bagel RollUS$13.00

California RollUS$8.00

Crunch RollUS$10.00

Dragon RollUS$22.00

Eel RollUS$11.00

Futomaki RollUS$14.00

Illuminati RollUS$24.00

Kaiware RollUS$5.00

Kanpyo RollUS$5.00

Kappa RollUS$5.00

King Kong RollUS$18.00

King Shrimp RollUS$14.00

Kiss of DeathUS$17.00

Lobster RollUS$22.00

Natto RollUS$5.00

Negihama RollUS$9.00

Negitoro RollUS$24.00

Rainbow RollUS$15.00

Rock and RollUS$12.00

Salmon Avocado RollUS$9.00

Salmon RollUS$8.00

Salmon Skin RollUS$10.00

Samurai RollUS$23.00