Naka Sushi Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Naka Sushi, a gem nestled in Capitola, CA, where the essence of Japanese cuisine comes alive. This restaurant is renowned for its exceptional sushi and sashimi, featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients like Hamachi and Uni, ensuring that every bite is a delight.
The menu boasts appealing appetizers such as the Soft Shell Crab and the beloved Age-Dashi Tofu, both of which have garnered rave reviews for their superb flavors. Sushi rolls at Naka Sushi offer a thrilling fusion of taste and texture, with standouts like the Spider Roll and Ebi-Ten Roll tantalizing the palate with their unique combinations.
With an inviting atmosphere and attentive service, Naka Sushi is not just a meal, but a memorable dining experience that keeps locals and visitors alike coming back for the freshest sushi in Santa Cruz County!
Appetizers
Age Gyoza
Pork filled dumpling, fried
Ebi Gyoza
Shrimp filled dumpling, fried
Age-Dashi Tofu (CUSTOMER FAVORITE!))
Fried tofu in ponzu sauce with fresh ginger, green onions and smoked bonito fish flakes
Croquette
Two fried mash potato balls with tonkatsu sauce and mayo
Ebi Fry
3 Fried shrimp, tonkatsu sauce and mayo
Hamachi Kama
Market Price: Grilled yellow-tail collar with smoked sea salt
Edamame
Boiled soy beans, lightly salted
Soft Shell Crab (Spider)
Panko fried crab served with ponzu
Hiya-Yako
Cold tofu with ginger, green onions and smoked bonito fish flakes. (veg option)
Ika Rings
Breaded calamari rings with tonkatsu sauce and mayo
Chicken Kara-Age
Japanese style fried chicken pieces with tonkatsu sauce and mayo. Served with Naka's hot sauce.
Tako Yaki
Fried octopus balls with tonkatsu sauce, mayo and bonito fish flakes
Maguro Appetizer Platter
Selection of fresh, raw tuna.
Hamachi Appetizer Platter
Selection of fresh, raw yellow-tail.
Sake Appetizer Platter
Selection of fresh, raw salmon.
Miso Soup
with ginger, scallions and tofu
Dinner Salad
Served with sesame soy dressing
Bowl Of Rice
Steamed white
Sunomono Salad
Cucumber, seaweed and fresh seafood in ponzu dressing
Wakame Salad
Two types of seaweed, cucumber, tomato, sesame in ponzu dressing
Inari
Fried tofu pocket, "football sushi"
Tamago
Home made egg omelet
Kani Kama
Imitation crab
Saba
Mackerel
Ika
Squid
Tako
Octopus
Tobiko Flying Fish Roe
Flying fish roe
Ebi
Shrimp
Maguro
Tuna
Sake
Salmon
Hotate
Scallops
Hamachi
Yellow-tail
Unagi - CUSTOMER FAVORITE!!!
Cedar smoked and flame grilled freshwater eel
Unagi Hand Roll
Smoked and grilled eel, cucumber, avocado & rice wrapped in nori
Ikura
Salmon roe
Uzura
Quail egg
Hirame
Market Price: Halibut
Kani
Market Price: Real crab
Aji
Market Price: Japanese mackerel
Uni
Market Price: Sea urchin roe
Ama-Ebi
Market Price: Raw sweet shrimp
Toro
Market Price: Fatty tuna
Sushi and Sashimi (nigiri is 2 pieces)
Sushi Rolls
Naka's #1 Roll
Tuna, salmon, kani kama, tobiko & avocado
Naka's #2 Roll
Grilled/smoked fresh water eel/unagi, tuna, shrimp, hamachi, avocado & tobiko
Large Veggie Roll - 8 Pieces
Yama-gobo (burdock), cucumber, avocado and kampyo (gourd)
Spider Roll
Fried soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, tobiko and shiso leaf
Ebi-Ten Roll
Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, tobiko and shiso leaf
Sake Skin Roll
Fried salmon skin with avocado and cucumber
Dynomite - Maguro Or Hamachi
Spiced with Japanese chilis and lettuce
Futomaki Roll - 8 Pieces
Unagi, kani kama, tamago, cucumber and kampyo (gourd)
California Roll A
Real crab, avocado, cucumber, tobiko
California Roll B
Imitation crab, avocado, cucumber and tobiko
Kappa Maki Roll
Cucumber roll
Eggplant Tempura Roll
Vegetarian roll with avocado, cucumber, shiso leaf and sesame
Asparagus Tempura Roll
Vegetarian roll with avocado, cucumber, shiso leaf and sesame
Spicy Roll (With Salmon, Tuna Or Shrimp)
Avocado, tobiko, cucumber and your choice of seafood
American Roll (With Salmon, Tuna Or Shrimp)
Cream cheese, macadamia nuts, cucumber, avocado, tobiko and your choice of seafood
American Roll (With Eel)
Cream cheese, macadamia nuts, cucumber, avocado, tobiko and grilled eel (unagi)
American Roll With Veggies
Vegetables only. No seafood.
Maki Mono Combo
Tekka maki (tuna), Kappa maki (cucumber), California roll and Hamachi maki (yellow-tail)
Sushi Moriawase
Eight pieces of nigiri and a California roll
Sashimi And Sushi Platter
A selection of raw fish, three pieces of nigiri, tekka maki (tuna) and kappa maki (cucumber)
Chirashi Sushi
Assorted sashimi on a bed of seasoned rice
Combo Sashimi
Chef's selection of assorted raw fish
Maguro Sashimi
Fresh raw tuna
Hamachi Sashimi
Fresh raw yellow-tail
Sake Sashimi
Fresh raw salmon
Sushi and Sashimi Dinners - served with soup & salad
Vegetarian Selections
Edamame
Boiled soybeans with sea salt and lemon
Hiya Yako
Cold tofu with fresh ginger and onions (request no bonito fish flakes)
Croquette
Two breaded and fried mash potato balls with mayo and tonkatsu sauce
Dinner Salad
Mixed greens with vegetables and miso dressing
Wakame Salad
Two types of seaweed, cucumber and lemon slice with ponzu sauce
Kappa Maki
Cucumber and rice roll
Eggplant Tempura Maki Roll
Asparagus Tempura Maki Roll - Customer Favorite!
American Roll - Veggie - Customer Favorite!
Cream cheese, macadamia nuts, cucumber and avocado
Ume Shiso Maki Roll
Plum paste, shiso leaf and cucumber
Kappa Avocado Maki Roll
Cucumber, avocado and rice
Kampyo Maki Roll
Seasoned gourd and rice
Gobo Maki Roll
Burdock root and rice
Oshinko Maki Roll
Daikon radish and rice
Shiitake Maki Roll
Shiitake mushroom, green onion and shiso leaf