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    Nama Izakaya 141 S Gay St

    141 S Gay St

    Knoxville, TN 37902


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    SMALL PLATES
    BIG PLATES
    DESSERTS

    Featured Items

    • Short Rib

      hearty beef short rib. savory-sweet soy braising sauce, jasmine rice, bok choy
      $18.00
    • Teriyaki

      CHOICE OF: grilled salmon or marinated chicken teriyaki glaze, jasmine rice, bok choy (gs)
      $18.00
    • Green Curry

      hot thai curry, green and red bell pepper, green beans, basil, zucchini, broccoli, rice
      $16.00

    SMALL PLATES

    • Edamame

      soybeans covered in garlic, oyster sauce, and red chili
      $8.00
    • Agedashi Tofu

      crispy fried tofu in shiitake mushroom dashi (gs)
      $7.00
    • Tempura Veggies

      seasonal veggies, crispy tempura fried, with tentsuyu sauce
      $7.00
    • Tempura Shrimp

      fried in a light, crispy batter, with sweet chili aioli
      $12.00
    • Gyoza

      6 pork gyoza with scallion, ginger, garlic, with tentsuyu sauce
      $12.00
    • House Salad

      mixed greens, tomato, carrot, cucumber, daikon, wasabi peas, carrot-ginger dressing
      $8.00
    • Izakaya Fries

      calamansi (Philippine citrus) aioli, tonkatsu, sesame seed, scallion, bonito flakes
      $9.00
    • Small Miso

      $4.00
    • Large Miso

      $6.00
    • Hoisen BBQ Pork Ribs

      Hoisen BBQ Pork wings, green onions, white sesame seeds, sriracha ranch
      $19.00
    • ADD 145° Egg

      $2.00
    • ADD Soy Egg

      $2.00
    • ADD Fried Egg

      $2.00
    • Side Rice

      $3.00

    BIG PLATES

    • Yakisoba Noodles

      stir-fried noodles, red onion, red pepper, cabbage, carrot *sauce contains oyster sauce*
      $15.00
    • Miso Pork Ramen

      pork and chicken broth, chashu pork, bean sprouts, fire roasted corn, mushrooms, crispy onions, scallions, chili oil, soy egg, toasted nori, sesame seeds
      $18.00
    • Mushroom Crispy Rice

      crispy rice, local et mushrooms, shiitake dashi, 145 degree egg, green onion, sesame seed, chili oil (gs)
      $16.00
    • Short Rib

      hearty beef short rib. savory-sweet soy braising sauce, jasmine rice, bok choy
      $18.00
    • Beef Bulgogi

      marinated shaved ribeye, lettuce, scallion salad, rice (gs)
      $18.00
    • Teriyaki

      CHOICE OF: grilled salmon or marinated chicken teriyaki glaze, jasmine rice, bok choy (gs)
      $18.00
    • Green Curry

      hot thai curry, green and red bell pepper, green beans, basil, zucchini, broccoli, rice
      $16.00
    • Tuna Nigiri

      2 pieces of blue fin tuna over sushi rice with wasabi, finished with nikiri-soy
      $10.00
    • Yellowtail Nigiri

      2 pieces of yellowtail nigiri over sushi rice with wasabi, finished with nikiri-soy
      $9.00
    • Salmon Nigiri

      2 pieces of salmon nigiri over sushi rice with wasabi, finished with nikiri-soy
      $8.00
    • Shrimp Nigiri

      2 pieces of shrimp nigiri over sushi rice with wasabi
      $6.00
    • Chutoro Nigiri

      2 pieces of blue fin tuna belly nigiri over sushi rice with wasabi, finished with nikiri-soy
      $12.00
    • Otoro Nigiri

      (tuna belly) - fish caramel, shallot, thai basil, lemon
      $18.00
    • Scallop Nigiri

      nam jim som, thai basil oil, palm sugar
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Tekka Maki

      thin sushi roll - blue fin tuna, wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed
      $9.00
    • Philadelphia Sake Maki

      thin sushi roll - salmon, cream cheese, and scallion, wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed
      $10.00
    • Kappa Maki

      thin sushi roll - cucumber, wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed
      $6.00
    • Negi Toro Maki

      thin sushi roll - minced blue fin tuna and scallion, wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed
      $10.00
    • Spicy Tuna Maki

      thin sushi roll - blue fin tuna and sambal, wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed
      $8.00
    • Spicy Crab Maki

      thin sushi roll - spicy kani crab mix, wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed
      $8.00
    • Yellowtail Maki

      $10.00
    • Salmon Maki

      $9.00
    • Chutoro Maki

      $13.00
    • Izakaya Sashimi

      choice of tuna or salmon, with avocado, orange, chili oil, daikon, scallion, sesame seed, and yuzu ponzu *chili oil contains sesame oil*
      $19.00
    • Scallop Crudo

      nam jim som, sprouts, cilantro, thai basil, mint, lemongrass, crispy shallot
      OUT OF STOCK
      $23.00
    • Tuna & Hamachi Roll

      blue fin tuna, yellowtail, avocado, daikon, black garlic, negi
      $16.00
    • Maguro Zuke Roll

      blue fin tuna, tempura shrimp, cream cheese, tempura crunchies, onion
      $16.00
    • Creamy Shrimp Roll

      tempura shrimp, kani, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, black garlic aioli
      $15.00
    • California Roll

      crab mix, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds
      $10.00
    • Crunchy Shrimp Roll

      tempura fried shrimp, spicy aioli, avocado, tempura crunchies, sesame seeds
      $10.00
    • Wishes

      diced otoro tuna, scallion, kizami wasabi, daikon, kampyo, black tobiko
      $18.00
    • Salmon Ikura Roll

      cucumber, thai basil, daikon sprout, ikura, lime, nikiri soy
      $15.00
    • Thai Sweet Crunch Roll

      grilled mango, cilantro, cucumber, tempura shrimp, avocado, maeploy, fish sauce caramel, crispy shallot, red tobiko
      $15.00
    • Spicy Salmon

      cucumber, pickled daikon, avocado, scallion, bruleed eel sauce
      $17.00
    • BB Roll

      crispy shrimp, asparagus, cream cheese, avocado, topped with crab, fantasy sauce, eel sauce, tempura crunchies
      $17.00
    • Yellowtail Sashimi

      3oz portion served with wasabi and ginger
      $14.00
    • Chutoro Sashimi

      3oz portion served with wasabi and ginger
      $17.00
    • Tuna Sashimi

      3oz portion served with wasabi and ginger
      $15.00
    • Salmon Sashimi

      3oz portion served with wasabi and ginger
      $13.00

    DESSERTS

    • Ube Cheesecake

      bruleed new york style cheesecake, ube syrup, whipped cream
      $10.00
    • Mango Sticky Rice

      classic thai dessert featuring sweet, sticky rice, paired with mango and a rich coconut sauce, with white sesame seeds -gluten sensitive-vegan-
      $10.00
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    Ube Cheesecake

    $10.00

    bruleed new york style cheesecake, ube syrup, whipped cream

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    All hours
    Sunday4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday4:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    Saturday4:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    141 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902

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