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Encino - Nara Mediterranean Bistro restaurant
7.0

Nara Mediterranean Bistro

  • Encino
  • $$
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    good

Food: Flawless taste, questionable prices

Nara's menu offers innovative yet hard to predict cuisine. The star dishes, Fattoush and Kabob, swing from lemony overdoses to dry disappointments. The Hummus' underwhelming flavor completes the unpredictable trio. Despite this, the creativity shines through and the perfectly seasoned kebab meat stands as testament to potential culinary excellence. The fresh ingredients boost the dining experience, but the prices might leave you thinking twice.

  • Large Portions

    Portions are huge, large, plentiful, and perfect for sharing or taking home.

  • Okay Taste

    Food has great taste, but service speed and attentiveness vary.

  • Bad Value

    Prices insanely illogical; food whatever and employee attitude sucked.

Top 3 dishes at Nara Mediterranean Bistro

  1. 1

    Fattoush 🏆

    The fattoush salad's great flavors are frequently commended.

    Fattoush dish
  2. 2

    Chicken Kabob

    Marinated and cooked to perfection, often seasoned impeccably and delicious.

    Chicken Kabob dish
  3. 3

    Hummus

    Best hummus ever, exceptional taste and perfectly smooth texture.

    Hummus dish

Vibe: Endearing ambiance, overbearing noise

The bistro offers a romantic, cozy, and modern ambiance, complemented by unquestionably engaging live entertainment. Dance routines, music variety, interactive shows, and a general sense of fun prevail. However, this atmosphere pales on date night due to excess hookah smoke and loud music. Overpriced and unappealing wine doesn't help either.

  • Great To Entertain

    Great live entertainment; dancing, music variety, interactive shows, and fun.

  • Bad For Dates

    Loud music and hookah smell can be disruptive for a romantic evening.

Perks: Debatable service and kid-friendliness

Despite offering parking options both valet and street, and an enclosed patio that's comfortable across various weather conditions, Nara seems to lose its charm when it comes to service. Hard to get staff attention, slow service, and unprofessional interactions leave a bitter taste. It remains firm on its unsuitability for kids.

  • Great For Groups

    Very accommodating staff, moved tables for larger party comfortably.

  • Okay Outdoor

    Enclosed patio with heaters ensures comfort in various weathers.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Hard to flag down staff for service, including ordering or refills.