Nara is a solid sushi spot great for last-minute walk-ins - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Nara (not to be confused with the previously affiliated Nara on Polk) is a Lower Haight staple for casual sushi dinners. The dining room is big enough to double as a roller skating rink, so it’s also a great choice for spur-of-the-moment group get-togethers. Dishes like daily nigiri specials and mainstay rolls topped with seared butterfish get the job done, especially if you’re in the area and urgently need fish and rice. As a bonus, they also have a daily happy hour with deals on hand rolls, oysters, and sake. RESERVE A TABLE Food Rundown Sake Bomb Our favorite roll on the menu. It’s got a double whammy of raw and seared salmon, plus a generous sprinkle of crunchy potato bits. Nigiri There’s a range of nigiri options, from scallop and otoro to specials like yellowtail amberjack. We’d come here, fill up on a few platters of these, and leave happy. PlayMute video credit: Julia Chen Special "K" The pickled jalapeño on top does little to cut through the overwhelming truffle flavor of this roll. Skip this. PlayMute video credit: Julia Chen" - Julia Chen