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Nakato Japanese Restaurant

1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Phone: (404) 873-6582
Fax: (404) 874-7897
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Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Windemere Drive NE
Hours:
Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10pm

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Nakato Japanese Restaurant

At Nakato, the oldest Japanese restaurant in Atlanta, there's something for everyone. Choose from a flaming culinary performance at the Hibachi Grill, where any dinner of chicken, vegetables, seafood or beef also includes soup, appetizer, salad and noodles/rice. A seat at the sushi bar features an extensive sushi, sashimi and vegetable roll menu. Relax at the bar and lounge with a Japanese beer or one of the many brands of sake. The Garden Dining room offers a traditional Japanese menu in a traditional restaurant setting. Call ahead for reservations: this place gets busy!

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Editorial Review for Nakato Japanese Restaurant – by Michael Longshore and Suzanne Wright

The Scene
The interior runs to blond wood, minimalist watercolors and sliding rice-paper doors. One dining room offers traditional seating and a sushi menu. In the other, knives flash and oils are juggled over a sizzling hibachi table. Patrons--heavy on kids, tourists and business travelers--are seated in groups of eight around the black marble-topped table.

The Food
The sushi menu is limited--maybe two dozen selections--but it's all ultra-fresh and skillfully executed. The tuna has a bit more berry to it, the rolls are tighter and hold together neatly, and the shrimp tempura is perfectly crunchy. Entrees, accompanied by vegetables and steamed or fried rice, include a lobster and filet mignon combination, along with shrimp and chicken.

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Opt for one of the Tatami rooms for an authentic Japanese dinner experience.

Save Money

Go before 6:30pm and get an Early Bird Special.

User Reviews for Nakato Japanese Restaurant

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2 Star Rating: Below Average

05/12/2008 Posted by junko11

are you serious!!!! the reviews are ridiculous! i did not try the hibachi but i did try their sushi. not impressed! sushi rice was too hard and chewy and the fish was of mediocre quality. presentation is standard and the chefs were not the most talented. i dont think that i will being going there again because if you are not capable of taking care of your sushi rice which is crucial, then i dont trust their handling of the fish.

Pros: nice looking place with very good service

Cons: sushi rice is not taken care of along with the fish

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/21/2008 Posted by HibachiHero

I can't tell you how much I love Hibachi, so if you are anything like me you will LOVE Nakato's! Think Benihanna's with Japanese chefs (not mexican) and quality food. The scallops are to die for!!! I go as much as I can and am never disappionted. Best Habachi I can find, if you know better let me know! Oh yeah they also have sushi. Supposedly pretty good, but who cares, give me my steak and scallops!

Pros: Hibachi, atmosphere, chefs, service...

Cons: none

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Opt for one of the Tatami rooms for an authentic Japanese dinner experience.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
  • Sun 5pm-10pm

Dress Code

  • Dressy casual

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • Japanese
  • Sushi

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Private Rooms
  • Group Dining

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