This post is from our sister-site, Eating Long Island.

I know plenty of people who either live in Great Neck or near this quaint little village on the north shore.  Countless times I've heard them speak of Naru Sushi and the great sushi that they have.  It took about three years of listening to finally try it.  Thank goodness I did.

Out to dinner with my dad, we took it upon ourselves to branch out
from our familiar Great Neck haunts and try Naru, which is located on
Cutter Mill Rd. just opposite the Inn at Great Neck. 
It was rainy and cold, even for April's standards so we exited the car
and ran inside.  We entered the restaurant and were the only two people
in the small establishment.  We looked at each other cautiously and
decided to still go for it, seeing that even though there wasn't anyone
dining in, the sushi chefs were furiously making rolls to be sent out
into the rainy night.  Great Neck is such a small town that most of
their business is from take-out and delivery so we we really had no
worries.

An interesting aspect of this restaurant is that their sushi is available in white, brown or black
rice varieties. I went for the usual white rice but as soon as I got
home later that night my wife yelled at me for not having the black
rice, which is her favorite from when she went to Naru.  There's always
next time.

The sushi was great.  I ordered a Princess Roll which consisted of
spicy tuna on the inside with tuna and avocado on the outside (topped
with tobiko and scallions as well).  I also ordered a shrimp tempura
roll which was warm and crunchy at the same time while the eel sauce on
top brought a great sweetness.  My dad, who has no need to venture into
the sushi world past cooked shrimp and crab rolls decided that he would
instead opt for a dinner Bento Box which housed chicken terriyaki,
shrimp and vegetable tempuras, fried dumplings, a california roll and
rice.  I was surely impressed by the freshness of the sushi and the
sheer variety of special rolls that were offered.

Verdict: I'll visit again, and this time, I won't wait 3 more years to return.

516-504-4462

Naru Sushi
25-5 Cutter Mill Rd.
Great Neck, NY 11021
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