Just because the weather has started to turn a little chilly it doesn’t mean that you have to stay indoors for dinner every night. As a matter of fact, November is a great time to treat yourself to an evening of great dining at an establishment such as Nakato Japanese Steakhouse in Charlotte or Springfield. We’re always here providing our customers with some of the finest food in the Midwest.
And, if you think our sushi is delicious during the warmer months, it’s just as good during the winter months. Rain, shine, snow, sleet or wind we’re always open, ready to greet you with a smile and plates of fresh sushi prepared for you by our master sushi chefs. Our chefs take great care to select only the best fish for our restaurant. You see we’re sticklers for quality and because we prepare sushi according to established Japanese standards, you’ll never have to worry about being served a plate of third-rate sushi. Adherence to quality is one of the reasons why Nakato sushi bar in Springfield and sushi bar in Charlotte gets top ratings by customers.
In particular, our sushi bar in Charlotte sushi platters tend to get raves from food fans. Choose among favorites such as the assorted nigiri tray with California rolls, the chef’s sampler tray featuring three types of fish, the sashimi tray with five types of fish and the big Nakato sushi dinner tray with nigiri and California rolls, soup, salad and appetizer. Any of these selections are a great way to warm up the spirits on a cold November night.
Being an election year and month, why not stop in after the results are in and discuss the election outcome with friends over sushi?
Win or lose, we’re happy to feed Democrats, Republicans and Independents ample amounts of fresh nigiri sushi, sashimi sushi and sushi rolls. You may wish to wash down this delectable sushi with sake, beer or wine, depending on your mood. After finishing your meal, feel free to cast your “vote” for our restaurant at your favorite online review site.
Hey, we know that turkey day is happening this month too. We’ve got nothing against a beautifully baked turkey. In fact, we hope that you enjoy sharing turkey and all the trimmings with your family during Thanksgiving. However, you’ve still gotta eat dinner all those other days before and after Thanksgiving. So, grab the family and head on over to Nakato for a big platter of the finest sushi in Springfield.
Let’s face it. When it comes to eating out in Springfield or Charlotte, you’ve got lots of choices in the area of fast food. For decades, the American hamburger has reigned supreme as the ideal meal item to eat when you don’t feel like cooking, and you want something that fills you up and satisfies your taste buds. Okay, we’ll admit that a fast food burger does all those things. But, is it the only decent fast food choice in town?
Not by a mile.
Before you head out for yet another hamburger with or without a side of fries, stop and consider a completely different type of fast food. Yes, we’re talking about sushi. This popular Japanese culinary delicacy is all the rage at our Springfield sushi bar and our sushi bar in Charlotte. But, is sushi a worthy alternative to beef stuck between two buns?
We think so.
Saddle Up for a Hearty Meal
There’s a misconception about sushi that it is too dainty to be filling. Well, we want you to know that our sushi rolls are a good size, because we have generous portions. Order a few of our popular rolls and you’ll quickly find that they are fresh, tasty and quite filling. We’re pretty sure you won’t miss that hamburger at all. For Springfield locals with big appetites we suggest going with our heartier selections such as California Roll with crab and avocado; Hope Roll with fried shrimp, crab and cream cheese; Philadelphia Roll with smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese or the Spider Roll with fried crab, cucumber and cream cheese. Or, choose one of our specialty rolls packed with intriguing seafood, vegetable and sauce combinations.
More Flavors Mingling Inside Your Mouth
Most of the time when you order a hamburger the predominant flavor you taste is beef. There may be some lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese or other extras on top to enhance the sandwich. In our view, the majority of hamburgers pretty much have the same flavor profile. It’s fine, but not very interesting. Compare the ordinary burger to the intricate flavors contained in the average sushi roll at or Springfield or Charlotte sushi bar. Many sushi rolls feature seafood combined with fresh vegetables and
either a savory, sweet or spicy sauce. Your taste buds are never going to be bored.
Sushi rolls are just part of our sushi offerings. Nakato sushi bar in Springfield or Charlotte also have nigiri and sashimi style sushi, which means you can sample a wide range of seafood flavors not found in your average burger joint. In addition to the popular tuna, shrimp, salmon and crab varieties, you can also try eel, squid, octopus, whitefish, yellowtail and sea urchin. In order to get the full flavor benefit from sushi, we recommend that you lightly use dipping sauces.
Eat Sushi and Stay Alert and Active
Have you ever felt a little sluggish after eating a hamburger? Well, when you eat pieces of sushi at our sushi bar in Charlotte, you’ll be satisfied without experiencing that sluggish feeling. That’s because sushi is considered a light and healthy meal choice.
Hopefully, we’ve helped to persuade you to skip the hamburger today and come to Nakato’s in Springfield or Nakato’s in Charlotte for some mouthwatering authentic sushi.
Going out to lunch with your co-workers is a way to get out of the office for a while and relax with people that have become your friends. If you’re in easy walking, or driving, distance to Nakato Japanese Steakhouse, you and your colleagues should come on over for a great lunchtime experience. Sushi may not be the first thing that pops into your mind when you think about what to have for lunch. We admit that sushi is quite different than the typical soup, salad and sandwich fair. But, that’s what makes it so special. The Nakato’s Springfield location is only open for lunch on Sunday’s which makes your weekend outings even more special.
Our sushi bar in Charlotte and sushi bar in Springfield are top-notch. If you haven’t been here before, we strongly suggest checking out our amazing sushi offerings during your lunch break. Bring the gang along so that they too can try out our delicious sushi. Order a sushi plate and sample the wide variety of sushi selections we prepare fresh each day. Hey, maybe sushi for lunch can become a regular thing among you and your co-workers. You can also have some fun egging on the sushi novices; getting them to try one of our famous sushi rolls. Or for the really adventurous, they can try pieces of our delicate nigiri sushi or sashimi sushi.
Sushi lovers in America will find that Nakato sushi tastes just as wonderful at midday as it does in the evening hours. Actually, in our view, there’s no bad time to eat sushi. We encourage everyone to stop by Nakato Japanese Steakhouse during the weekday and check out our sushi bar. A great way for fans of fish to try the different flavors and textures of sushi is to order combination trays with a mixture of rolls, and either sashimi or nigiri. Sampling sushi with friends is fun, and you are sure to head back to the workplace feeling good.
Sushi is Healthy
Another reason to choose sushi for lunch is because it is really healthy. We don’t mean to brag, but sushi is way healthier for you than a calorie-laden burger and fries. Dieters and health-conscious people find that a lunch of fresh fish, vegetables and rice is quite filling and very satisfying to the taste buds. And, we might add, when you and your co-workers eat sushi for lunch, you recharge your body with enough energy to last for the rest of the day. That means you’ll stay fully awake and ready to do whatever tasks your job requires. Our sushi Charlotte location is ready to welcome you and your party anytime of the day and on Sunday’s, consider visiting our Sushi Springfield location.
All of the fish we use to make our sushi is so fresh and light, you’ll easily be able to enjoy several pieces without feeling the least bit of guilt. It’s tasty low-fat food that you can enjoy to your heart’s content. Plenty of our customers think that we have the best sushi bar in Charlotte. The only way for you to find out what they already know is to come by and try it for yourself. Once you eat Nakato sushi, we’re sure you’ll want to come back for lunch again and again.
Gather a group together to go out for dinner and one thing is for sure, everyone has their own idea about what they want to eat. This is the main reason why restaurants have a wide variety of menu selections. Take Nakato Japanese Steakhouse, for instance. We specialize in fine sushi made fresh each day in the traditional Japanese style. We know that all of our customers will not have the same tastes in sushi. For instance, people looking for a great sushi bar in Charlotte, NC where we have a location, have a slightly different taste palette than people seeking a sushi bar in Springfield, MO. If you were to visit both of our restaurants in these places, you’d see some familiar favorites on our sushi menu, like the popular California Roll, Philadelphia Roll and Salmon Skin Roll.
You would also find that we offer customers some unique sushi rolls designed to appeal to local taste preferences. In Charlotte, sushi Charlotte lovers chow down on favorites such as the 49’er, which is a California roll topped off with salmon, scallion and aioli. Snow crab is featured in the Alaskan Roll. Patrons that prefer bigger portions go for our Big Futomaki Roll stuffed with crab stick, cucumber, smelt roe, omelet, ginger and sweet squash. Our version of a Caterpillar Roll includes eel, eel sauce and avocado. Some diners go wild over our Bobcat Roll with crab stick, cucumber and boiled shrimp accented with fried crispies and sweet chili sauce.
In Missouri, the Futomaki Roll is made with whitefish powder, shrimp, crab, omelet, cucumber and pickled radish at our sushi restaurant in Springfield. The feel good Hope Roll brings together fried shrimp, crab, cream cheese with a touch of eel sauce. The friendly Cathy Roll is an easy choice with yellowtail tempura, crab, sesame seeds, avocado and tempura crumbs. We blow things up with the Dynamite Roll with mussels, fried shrimp, avocado, fish and hot sauce. We spin you around a bit with the Eel Twister Roll that includes fried shrimp, crab, cream cheese and scallions topped with eel. To make dreams come true there’s our Rainbow Roll featuring select raw fish, shrimp, avocado, scallions and our special hot sauce.
Regardless of which Nakato restaurant location you choose to visit, you can be assured that our menu items are varied enough to please everyone’s individual tastes. Sure, that’s a tall order, because some people are very hard to please. However, we feel that we do a pretty good job of offering our customers some of the best sushi anywhere. While our sushi rolls are very popular with many diners, Nakato has plenty of other sushi items as well. We also offer nigiri style sushi with fresh slices of fish or seafood on top of rice. Nigiri looks beautiful and tastes exquisite.
We also realize that not everyone is interested in sushi. That’s okay, because we also offer our customers delicious grilled teppanyaki meals featuring steak, chicken and seafood. Come on over to Nakato and enjoy a great dinner just the way you like it – fresh and delicious!
It’s another beautiful summer day and you’re kicking around some ideas about where to go for lunch or dinner. As you go over your list of favorite foods to eat and the restaurants to eat it in, don’t forget to include Nakato Japanese Steakhouse with locations in Charlotte and Springfield, Mo.
Why Nakato?
Perhaps you’re hankering for some fresh sushi that is painstakingly created in the traditional Japanese way. Well, if you come in to our Sushi bar in Springfield or our Sushi bar in Charlotte, you’ll quickly see why we have earned a reputation as being among the best in the area. Sushi is not just a food to us – it’s an art form as well. Our sushi chefs have spent many years perfecting their craft and you and your friends are the beneficiaries. Each order of sushi is expertly assembled according to traditional standards that have been passed down through generations of sushi makers.
It doesn’t matter what day of the week you come to Nakato for sushi. It can be a bright sunny day. It can be a cloudy rainy day. It can be a day when you are busy and need a break. Or, it can be a day when you are causally hanging out with friends. In our view, any time is a great time to enjoy our delicious Sushi Rolls, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi. If you’ve never been to Nakato before, now is as good a time as any to come for a visit. If you’ve eaten here before, but haven’t been in a while, we are still here, serving the best sushi in Charlotte and Springfield.
Browse our online sushi menu and right away you’ll see that we have a fun and intriguing selection that will suit the tastes of any local sushi lover. Many of our guests come in and order several sushi rolls with fun names like Crazy Joe Roll (we’re not telling how this roll got its name), the beautiful Cathy Roll, the explosive Dynamite Roll, the amazing Eel Twister Roll, the cool California Rainbow Roll and the creepy crawly Spider Roll (no spiders inside, just crab).
In the mood for Nigiri?
No one does nigiri better than Nakato. Our nigiri sushi pieces are simple, yet elegant. They feature fresh seafood ingredients such as crab, clam, shrimp, eel, mackerel, salmon, squid, octopus, smelt roe, whitefish, tuna and yellowtail. Each sumptuous bite reminds you of the beautiful seaside and all of the sea’s magnificent inhabitants. Come in any time for a plate of nigiri.
Maybe fried sushi is more to your liking. In that case, we have a selection of temptingly delicious rolls that are lightly fried in thin tempura batter. For example, you might like our popular Jenni Roll with fried shrimp, crab and masago. Our tasty Nakato Tempura Roll is packed with flavorful crab, yellowtail, asparagus and scallions. If you like sweet and spicy flavors mingled together, go for the Ramil Roll with fried shrimp, spicy crab and masago married with a sweet spicy sauce.
When you are in the mood for Sushi in Charlotte or Sushi in Springfield, come in and relax at Nakato anytime the mood strikes you. Choose among our many sushi meal combinations. Or, enjoy a Sushi Dinner that includes appetizer, sushi rolls, nigiri, onion soup and a salad.
Graduation time has arrived for many students, friends and family of students and we at Nakato Japanese Steakhouse want to extend our sincere congratulations to all the local graduates. Some of our favorite customers are students and while most of you will be moving on to bigger and better things, we want to acknowledge all of your hard work, discipline and focus that led you to earning a degree. We also want to extend an open invitation to any graduate that absolutely loves eating sushi.
Sushi?
What’s sushi got to do with graduation?
Well, for starters, we have two locations near colleges. There is a Nakato sushi bar in Charlotte, NC and we also serve sushi Springfield, MO style as well. That’s why we know that students really enjoy our selection of fresh Japanese style sushi when they are in town. In both locations, we have fantastic sushi chefs that create beautiful sushi rolls and appetizers that look as good as they taste.
Graduation season is a time for celebration and there is no reason why sushi cannot be a part of the festivities. Eating sushi has become very commonplace in cities across America. Ordering a sushi platter has become almost as popular as ordering a hamburger plate. Except, we know for a fact that sushi is much lighter in fat and calories than your average burger and fries. Therefore, sushi is a perfect food to eat for those people that enjoy lighter, healthier foods.
Sushi is Elegant
Any student that comes into Nakato’s regularly for either a sushi Charlotte or Springfield platter can tell you about the elegant appearance of our sushi. Making sushi in the authentic Japanese style is an art form. Nakato sushi chefs take great pride in their work by presenting customers with colors, shapes and textures that can only be found in the best restaurants. If you are looking to add a bit of sophistication to your dining experience, just come here and order any combination of delicious sushi.
Sushi is Fun
The studying and test taking is all over. All that’s left is to kick back and have a good time basking in the glow of your new status as a full-fledged grad. One of the great things that people enjoy about sushi is that it is fun and adventurous. Sushi rolls come in many intriguing varieties. You can have a great time ordering a combination platter and trying out interesting medleys of crab, shrimp, salmon, tuna, eel or yellowtail combined with avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds and other delicious items. At Nakato you can discover amazing flavors that you never knew existed.
One More Meal Together
Get the gang together and come to Nakato Japanese Steakhouse to share a last meal together before going your separate ways. Relax and relive all of those great memories you have of your educational years over copious amounts of sushi, beer, sake or wine. Take pictures and post them to your social media page so you’ll always remember this special time in your life.
Charlotte has over a thousand wonderful places to eat. Our city prides itself in being very diverse when it comes to eating establishments. Nakato Japanese Steakhouse is proud to be one of the restaurants that are popular with Charlotte locals.
Nakato is particularly proud to have spurred a desire for delicious and fresh sushi bar in Charlotte. While our restaurant’s hibachi grill offerings are lip-smacking good, other diners flock to our place to enjoy a delightful array of fish dishes served fresh from our sushi bar.
Our sushi is beautifully prepared each day by our master sushi chef using only the freshest ingredients. Each order is prepared in a traditional Japanese style. Many of our diners marvel at the elegant presentation of the sushi when it is served. To us, presentation is just as important as flavor and texture. We want everyone that comes to Nakato for sushi in Charlotte to relish the entire experience. Sushi is not just a meal – it’s a culinary adventure.
We offer several ways to enjoy sushi:
Sushi Rolls
Nakato offers three different types of sushi rolls for fans of this popular favorite.
Our regular sushi rolls are great to have anytime. Some of the more popular selections from our menu are California Roll with crab and avocado, Crunchy Roll with fried shrimp and cucumber, Futomaki Roll with shrimp, omelet, crab and whitefish powder, Philadelphia Roll with smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese and Spicy Tuna Roll with spicy tuna and masago.
Special Rolls
Charlotte sushi lovers cannot stop raving about our special rolls including Alaskan Roll with smoked salmon, crab, scallions, cream cheese and Nakato hot sauce, Baked Roll with shrimp, crab, avocado and sweet sauce, Crazy Joe Roll with crab, shrimp, salmon, tuna, avocado and cucumber, Dynamite Roll with mussels, fried shrimp, avocado and chef’s choice of fish and Rock-N-Roll with fried shrimp and crab.
Fried Rolls
When you want a little extra crunch go for a Jenni Roll with fried shrimp and crab, Nakato Tempura Roll with crab, yellowtail, asparagus, scallions and Nakato hot sauce, Ramil Roll with fried shrimp, spicy crab and sweet spicy sauce or Special Roll with yellowtail, crab, avocado, cream cheese and Nakato hot sauce.
Nigiri Sushi
This style of sushi features sliced fresh fish placed elegantly on top of a shaped ball of rice. Nigiri celebrates a popular Asian food combination. We invite you to come in and try our many varieties including crab, mackerel, octopus, salmon, scallop, smoked salmon, shrimp and white tuna. Nigiri is enjoyed with a selection of sweet or savory dipping sauces.
Sushi Appetizer
For diners that want just a bite or two our sushi bar offers up tasty Japanese appetizers such as Edamame (soybeans), Seaweed Salad, Spicy Mussels and small and large Tuna Carpaccio.
If you would like to try an assortment of various sushi selections, order one of our sushi combination plates. Choose your own or go with the chef’s choice. Either way, you’ll find Nakato’s sushi bar in Charlotte, N.C to be some of the finest you’ve ever had.
of great dining at an establishment such as Nakato Japanese Steakhouse in Charlotte or Springfield. We’re always here providing our customers with some of the finest food in the Midwest.
variety of menu selections. Take Nakato Japanese Steakhouse, for instance. We specialize in fine sushi made fresh each day in the traditional Japanese style. We know that all of our customers will not have the same tastes in sushi. For instance, people looking for a great 
ried shrimp, crab, cream cheese and scallions topped with eel. To make dreams come true there’s our Rainbow Roll featuring select raw fish, shrimp, avocado, scallions and our special hot sauce.
r a plate of nigiri.
graduates. Some of our favorite customers are students and while most of you will be moving on to bigger and better things, we want to acknowledge all of your hard work, discipline and focus that led you to earning a degree. We also want to extend an open invitation to any graduate that absolutely loves eating sushi.