Nakama Menu
Welcome to Nakama, a gem nestled in Pittsburgh's East Carson Street, where Japanese seafood meets a vibrant dining experience. Nakama is known for its casual atmosphere and moderate noise level, perfect for families, groups, and those seeking a cozy night out.
The menu showcases a delightful variety of dishes that highlight fresh, quality ingredients. Start with the edamame—tender, lightly salted soybeans that set the tone for your meal. For a heartier option, the Hibachi Scallops are a must-try, expertly seasoned and perfectly seared, leaving a memorable taste on your palate.
Sushi aficionados will appreciate the Avocado and Cucumber Roll, a refreshing and simple treat. Nakama also caters to groups, offering a full bar, outdoor seating, and even delivery and catering options. Whether you're looking to unwind with friends during happy hour or enjoy a family dinner, Nakama delivers a satisfying blend of flavors and a welcoming vibe.
Appetizers
Stir Fry Vegetables
Fresh cut vegetables stir fried in our signature seasonings.
Seared Ahi Tuna
Seasoned yellowfin tuna wok seared and thinly sliced.
"Talking" Shrimp
Fresh shrimp caramelized with ginger in a chili-garlic sauce served on a bed of crispy noodles.
Shrimp Tempura Appetizer
Fresh, succulent shrimp batter dipped then fried to a crisp golden brown, served with our ginger soy sauce.
Coconut Shrimp
Butterflied shrimp coated with a coconut breading and fried golden brown & served with a garlic-chili sauce.
Marinated Beef Tips
Tender, marinated beef tips grilled to perfection and served with our own signature steak sauce.
Spicy Chicken
Boneless, crispy tempura chicken tossed in our tangy chili sauce.
Yum Yum Sauce (1 pint)
Edamame
Soybean pods boiled tender then lightly salted.
Nakama Onion Soup
A light flavored broth simmered with grilled onions and mushrooms.
Spicy Edamame
Soybean pods tossed with a blend of red pepper flakes, garlic, and sea salt.
2 Piece Spicy Chicken Egg Rolls
Nakama Salad
Spring baby greens and tomatoes tossed with Nakamas homemade ginger dressing infused with fresh orange and a blend of herbs.
Seaweed Salad
Wakame seaweed finished with oils and seasonings.
Spicy Squid Salad
Ika squid marinated in a spicy blend of seasonings and oils.
HIbachi Fried Rice
Add protein for an additional charge.
White Rice
Udon Noodles
Starters, Soups and Salads
Specialty Dinners
Hibachi Chateaubriand
Prime, center cut beef filet seared in garlic butter.
Imperial Steak
Prime cut New York strip grilled to your liking, then seasoned with our signature blend of spices and herbs.
Bob's Favorite Triple Comination
Hibachi strip steak, a tender breast of chicken and succulent shrimp all seasoned and seared.
Land and Sea
Strip steak and tender day boat scallops seared with our signature seasonings.
Suzanne's Splash and Meadow
The perfect combination of a prime cut of strip steak and our succulent tender shrimp.
Katies Surf and Turf
Prime cut New York strip grilled then seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs.
Nakama's Seafood Favorite
Fresh shrimp, tender day boat scallops and a prime cut of tuna steak.
Butcher's Choice
Strip steak and breast of chicken seared with our signature seasonings.
Imperial Feast
Pick three of the following: (sorry, no duplications) South African lobster tail, strip steak, filet mignon, shrimp, scallops, tuna steak or breast of chicken.
Dragon's Delight
Generous portions of succulent shrimp & tender chicken breast seared in Nakamas signature seasonings.
Seafood Combination
South African lobster tail presented with succulent shrimp and our tender day boat scallops.
Hibachi Scallops
Nakama Lobster
2 South African lobster tails grilled & seared with our signature blend of seasonings.
Hibachi Shrimp
Shrimp seared in our signature blend of Nakamas seasonings.
Nakama Tuna Steak
Our best cut of fresh tuna seasoned and seared with Nakamas signature seasonings.
Hibachi Strip Steak
Our hand cut strip steak is seasoned & seared with our signature blend of spices.
Hibachi Sesame Chicken
Tender chicken breast spiced with sesame seeds then seared with Nakamas signature seasonings.
Filet Mignon
This hand cut beef tenderloin is seasoned then seared to your liking.
Vegetable Delight
Tender chicken breast spiced with sesame seeds then seared with Nakamas signature seasonings.
Chicken Diablo
Spicy. Chicken served with a medley of fresh cut vegetables, presented over japanese udon noodles.
Seafood Diablo
Spicy. Shrimp and scallops seared and served with a medley of cut vegetables, presented over Japanese udon noodles.
Filet Mignon Diablo
Spicy. Filet mignon seared and served with a medley of cut vegetables, presented over Japanese udon noodles.
Traditional Dinners
Sushi Starters
Sashimi Starter
8 pieces, 2 of each. Salmon, tuna, yellowtail and tilapia.
4 Piece Nigiri Starter
Tuna, salmon, tilapia and yellowtail.
11 Piece Maki Nigiri Starter
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail and a choice of a California roll or spicy tuna roll.
Tuna Tartare
Crab Salad
Escolar Sushi
Super white tuna.
Ebi Sushi
Shrimp.
Hamachi Sushi
Yellowtail.
Ikura Sushi
Salmon roe.
Inari Sushi
Fried tofu.
Kani Sushi
Crabstick.
Maguro Sushi
Ahi tuna.
Sake Sushi
Salmon.
Red Tobiko Sushi
Flying fish roe.
Wasabi Tobiko Sushi
Flying fish roe.
Unagi Sushi
Eel.
Tako Sushi
Octopus with red tobiko.
Sushi Nigiri and Sashimi
Sushi Platters
18 Piece Sashimi Platter
Salmon, yellowtail, tilapia, octopus, maguro and kani.
20 Piece Sushi and Sashimi Platter
1 spicy tuna roll, tuna yellowtail, salmon and tilapia (1 piece of nigiri each plus 2 pieces of sashimi each). Includes squid and seaweed combo salad.
24 Piece Maki Platter
Spicy tuna roll, spicy California roll and yellowtail roll topped with spicy tuna.
34 Piece Nakama Platter for 2
1 spicy tuna roll, 1 California roll, 1 yellowtail roll, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, tilapia, escolar sashimi (2 pieces each). Includes 2 squid and seaweed salad combo.
18 Piece Vegetarian Platter
1 futo veggie maki, 1 cucumber avocado, 1 order of inari nigiri and 1 order of avocado nigiri with a side of seaweed salad.
18 Piece Vegan Platter
1 futo veggie maki, 1 cucumber avocado, 1 order of inari nigiri and 1 order of avocado nigiri with a side of seaweed salad.
Avocado Roll
Cucumber Roll
Avocado and Cucumber Roll
Veggie Roll
Pickled daikon, tofu, avocado and cucumber wrapped in soy paper.
6 Piece Futo Veggie Maki
Avocado, cucumber, tofu, pickled radish, asparagus and pinch of seaweed.
Sushi Vegan and Vegetarian Rolls
Sushi Signature Rolls
Red Dragon Maki Sushi
Fresh ahi tuna, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado and eel sauce.
Haiku Roll Sushi
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, crabstick, and seared ahi tuna topped with spicy mayonnaise and eel sauce.
Baked Alaskan Roll Sushi
Crabstick, asparagus, avocado, cream cheese, topped with salmon, spicy mayo, eel sauce and tobiko.
Dragon Roll Sushi
Shrimp tempura, eel, cucumber, avocado, and cream cheese, topped with eel sauce and spicy mayo.
Lobster Roll Sushi
Lobster salad, asparagus and avocado, cucumber, topped with wasabi mayo, eel sauce, tobiko and scallions.
Spicy Crab Salad Roll Sushi
Shrimp tempura roll with spicy crab salad and eel sauce.
Blue Crab Roll Sushi
California real crab. Blue lump crab, cucumber, avocado wrapped in seaweed soy paper.
Maguro Jalapeno Roll Sushi
Maguro, avocado, kani, cucumber, and jalepeno with spicy mayo.
Hamachi Jalapeno Roll Sushi
California roll topped with hamachi and jalapeno with spicy mayo.
Spider Roll Sushi
Softshell crab. Fried soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber and topped with eel sauce and scallions.
Nakama Maki Sushi
Crabstick, avocado, cucumber topped with ahi tuna, eel sauce and tobiko.
Boston Roll Sushi
Crabstick, avocado, cucumber and cream cheese topped with shrimp.
Hawaiian Style Roll Sushi
Shrimp tempura, eel, avocado, cucumber, and crabstick topped with spicy tuna.
Hanalei Roll Sushi
Eel, crabstick, avocado, cream cheese and tobiko. Tempura coated and topped with eel sauce and wasabi mayo.
Crunchy Philly Roll Sushi
Smoked salmon, avocado, and cream cheese in soy paper, tempura fried and topped with jalapeno and spicy mayo.
Shrimp Tempura Roll Sushi
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, and avocado.
Caterpillar Roll Sushi
Eel and cucumber roll topped with avocado and wasabi mayo.
Rainbow Maki Sushi
California roll topped with tuna, salmon, tilapia and yellowtail.
Pittsburgh Roll Sushi
Real crab cake, avocado, cream cheese and asparagus wrapped in black and yellow. Topped with eel sauce and wasabi mayo.
Tuna Poke Flower Bowl
White tuna, crabstick, pickled radish, asparagus wrapped.
Pittsburgh Penguins Roll Sushi
Salmon, spicy tuna, and cucumber in soy paper with tempura flakes.
California Roll Sushi
Crab, avocado, and cucumber.
Philadelphia Roll Sushi
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and avocado.
Spicy California Roll Sushi
Crab, avocado, and cucumber with a spicy sauce.
Eel Roll Sushi
Spicy Tuna Roll Sushi
Yellow Tail Roll Sushi
Yellowtail and cucumber.
Salmon Roll Sushi
Salmon and cucumber.
Inside Out Rolls
Lunch Features
Hibachi Scallops Lunch
These fresh, sweet and tender day boat scallops are seared with Nakamas signature seasonings.
Hibachi Shrimp Lunch
Succulent shrimp seared in our signature blend of Nakama's seasonings.
Nakama Tuna Steak Lunch
Our best 7 oz. cut of fresh tuna seasoned & seared with Nakamas signature seasonings.
Filet Mignon Lunch
The most tender of steaks. This hand cut beef tenderloin is seasoned then seared to your liking.
Hibachi Sesame Chicken Lunch
Our hand cut strip steak is seasoned & seared with our signature blend of spices.
Hibachi Strip Steak Lunch
Our hand cut strip steak is seasoned & seared with our signature blend of spices.
Vegetable Delight Lunch
Medley of fresh cut oriental vegetables seasoned, sauteed and served with your choice of tofu or mushroom appetizer.
Bob's Favorite Triple Combination Lunch
Our hibachi strip steak, a tender breast of chicken and succulent shrimp all seasoned and seared.
