Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville Menu
Welcome to Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville, a vibrant and casual dining destination that beckons sushi lovers and first-timers alike. Nestled at 506 S Gay St, this Japanese eatery masterfully combines flavor and creativity, featuring an extensive menu that caters to diverse tastes, including many vegetarian and vegan options.
Begin your culinary journey with delectable appetizers like the crab & asiago dip or panko breaded fantasy shrimp. For sashimi enthusiasts, offerings such as salmon, tuna, and yellowtail promise freshness in every bite. Don’t miss the creatively crafted rolls, including the Crazy Tuna and aromatic Caterpillar, both designed to tantalize your palate.
With a welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and happy hour specials, Nama is not just a meal—it's an experience. Whether you're dining with family or enjoying a night out with friends, Nama Sushi Bar is sure to impress from lunch to dinner.
Appetizers
Edamame
Crab & Asiago Dip
topped with sriracha, scallion, and sesame seeds. served with warm naan bread
Wasabi Hummus
wasabi greens, bell pepper, cucumber, naan bread
Fantasy Shrimp
panko breaded and fried shrimp, mixed greens, rice, scallion, carrot, and sweet chili aioli
Full Land & Sea Tempura
shrimp, sweet potato, asparagus, shiitake, red onion, all tempura battered and fried, served with honey soy vinaigrette
Pork Dumplings
5 fried dumplings with a side of honey soy vinaigrette
Shrimp Dumplings
5 fried dumplings with a side of honey soy vinaigrette
Veggie Spring Rolls
Fried vegetable spring rolls served with mixed greens and a side of sweet soy vinaigrette
Sampler Platter
sample platter of pork dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and vegetable spring rolls served with sweet soy vinaigrette
Small Miso Soup
white miso with scallion, seaweed, and tofu
Large Miso Soup
white miso with scallion, seaweed, and tofu
Spicy Shrimp Soup
garlic miso broth, shiitake, snow pea, carrot
Avocado & Tomato Salad
sliced avocado, tomato, thin sliced red onion, cilantro lime vinaigrette
Cucumber Salad
cucumber, red pepper, daikon, seasoned rice vinegar
Small Nama House Salad
Large Nama House
mixed greens, tomato, carrot, cucumber, daikon, wasabi peas, sweet soy vinaigrette
Seaweed Salad
assorted seaweed with cucumber
Mixed Green and Avocado Salad
mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, daikon, edamame, and tomato with cilantro oil, lime juice, and sea salt
Nigiri - Tuna
Nigiri - Salmon
Nigiri - Yellowtail
Nigiri - Whitefish
Nigiri - Eel
Nigiri - Smoked Salmon
Nigiri - Shrimp
Nigiri - Crab
Nigiri - Inari (Tofu Pocket)
Nigiri
Sashimi
Sashimi - Eel
Sashimi - Salmon
Sashimi - Smoked Salmon
Sashimi - Tuna
Sashimi - Tuna Tataki
Sashimi - Yellowtail
Sashimi - Whitefish
Atlantic
avocado, spicy aioli, tempura shrimp, salmon, ponzu, sambal, scallion
BB
cream cheese, avocado, asparagus, crunchy shrimp, crab, fantasy sauce, eel sauce, tempura crunchies
Boston
avocado, cucumber, crab, tuna, sambal
California
crab, avocado, cucumber
Caterpillar
Crazy Tuna
cucumber, spicy tuna, albacore, avocado, ponzu, scallion
Crunchy Shrimp
tempura shrimp, spicy aioli, avocado, tempura crunchies
Dragon
avocado, spicy aioli, crunchy shrimp, eel, eel sauce
Ex Girlfriend
cream cheese, cucumber, crunchy shrimp, eel, avocado, crab, fantasy sauce
Mad Hatter
cucumber, crab, panko fried fish, tuna tataki, avocado, ponzu, scallion
Maui Wowie
avocado, spicy aioli, crunchy shrimp, yellowtail, pineapple salsa
Moon Special
(Double Nori) cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, crab, spicy aioli, tempura smoked salmon, salmon, seaweed and mixed green salad
Philly
smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese
Pizza
avocado, smoked salmon, crab, masago aioli, eel sauce, scallion, bonito flake
Rainbow
avocado, cucumber, crab, shrimp, salmon, tuna, yellowtail, whitefish
Royale
cream cheese, cucumber, crab, crunchy shrimp, salmon, avocado
Secret Garden
cucumber, sprouts, tuna, salmon, crab, avocado
Soy Joy
cucumber, albacore, spicy tuna, tempura crunchies, soy paper, wasabi aioli, fantasy sauce, eel sauce, scallion
Spider
(Futo Style) avocado, cucumber, gobo, sprouts, spicy aioli, mixed greens, fried soft shell crab
Tempura
cream cheese, avocado, smoked salmon, crab, tempura fried and topped with fantasy sauce, eel sauce, scallion, masago
Spicy Tuna
spicy tuna and cucumber
Twisted Inari
futo style roll, inari, cucumber, kanpyo, asparagus, gobo,ponzu and chili garlic sauce
Yoga
Rolls
Vegetarian Rolls
Side Sauce
Crispy Veggie
cucumber, gobo, sprouts, kampyo, tempura asparagus, avocado, tempura sweet potato
Spicy Shiitake
cucumber, shiitake, sambal, honey soy vinaigrette
Pina
cucumber, bell pepper, pineapple, avocado, wasabi aioli, basil
Sweet Glazed Salmon
sauteed broccoli, red pepper, red onion topped with seared asian bbq salmon, served over rice with crispy wonton strips and a lemon wedge
Sesame Beef
lightly fried and tender filet tips, tossed with asparagus, red pepper, red onion, shiitake mushrooms in a savory sesame sauce served over rice
Shrimp Egg Drop Soup
rice, carrots, snow peas, mushrooms, garlic, scallion, egg, and shrimp served in a spicy miso broth and crispy wonton strips
Sweet and Spicy Garlic Beef
rice, sauteed red onion, asparagus, carrot, snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, zucchini, wakame, sprouts and chili garlic sauce topped with filet tips, scallion, and a fried egg
The Bowl
sauteed shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, carrot, bok choy, red pepper, asparagus, scallion, served on your choice of egg noodles, udon noodles, or rice with a sweet soy vinaigrette sauce and crispy wonton strips
Karai Tuna
snow peas, bell pepper, broccoli, seared tuna, sweet and spicy broth
Drunken Noodle
egg noodle, egg, snow peas, bell peppers, scallion, thai chili, basil*spicy*
Fish Tacos
two tacos, asian slaw. pico de gallo, chimichurri, spicy aioli
Shrimp Tacos
two tacos, asian slaw. pico de gallo, chimichurri, spicy aioli
NEW Steak Tacos
two tacos with spicy slaw, spicy aioli, pico de gallo, and avocado
