Maru Nations

I dined in at Maru Nations - West Nashville on Tuesday, 11/21/23 at 6:30 P.M. The restaurant is conveniently located and easy to spot. Despite it being a busy evening, we didn't have to wait long for our table. Our server promptly provided us with menus and took our drink orders. The modern rustic decor of the restaurant sets a cozy ambiance, albeit a bit loud. Their extensive menu offers a range of sushi and Japanese cuisine that is sure to please any palate. We sampled several dishes, with a few standouts including beef fried rice, hamachi Kama, and a selection of sushi rolls.The beef fried rice was a flavor-packed dish, perfectly cooked with a fried egg, beef, and mixed vegetables. The Hamachi Kama, also known as yellowtail collar, is a tender cut of meat taken from the space between the gills and the head. It is charbroiled to perfection, giving it a slight charred flavor, and served with a delectable house sauce. Each bite was succulent, exploding with the sweetness of the meat.Their sushi options are quite impressive, offering a variety of special rolls, all priced under $20. I tried the Dragon and Tiger rolls, both of which were delicious. The Dragon roll composed of eel and cucumber topped with avocado, eel sauce, and tobiko, while the Tiger roll featured fried shrimp and spicy tuna topped with eel, avocado, and eel sauce. The rolls were well-constructed, remaining intact with each bite, and the perfect balance of rice and topping made each mouthful a delight.Overall, Maru Nations - West Nashville is a treasure trove of culinary delights. The food and service are exceptional, and the convenience of on-site parking, particularly given its proximity to the downtown area, is a definite plus. The prices are reasonable, striking a good balance with the quality of food offered, and the staff are notably friendly and welcoming. The restaurant operates three locations (East Nashville, West Nashville, and Hendersonville), ensuring accessibility for all patrons. As with many Japanese restaurants, they observe a midday break, so be sure to plan your visit accordingly. The experience at Maru Nations is well worth it.

Visited Nov 21, 2023.Omg, such a cute, little spot! Inside appearance is better than out. My family came here unintentionally due to long wait times at Sonobana. If you're a regular at Sonobana, this place would absolutely be worth trying because it's only 9 minutes away from them and hardly any wait times! My party ordered quite a spread and were pleased with each dish's flavor. The ambience is bright, clean, & cozy. The service is quick/helpful, along with ample private lot parking + street parking. Thrilled to come back for another round!

This might be the best sushi take out in Nashville. I've tried lots of different sushi places on Uber eats but Maru is always so fresh with the best sushi roll options.

Great sushi for a great price. Most places in Nashville charge an arm and a leg for okay-tasting sushi. I've been here a handful of times based on a friend's recommendation, who is picky about sushi after living in LA and Chicago for years. They do not take reservations from what I understand, but the service is very quick so you won't be waiting long even if you just walk in, even though it can get crowded.

We did take-out. The sushi was absolutely delicious. Try the Hot Gabby!!! Great service.

I've gotten takeout from Maru a few times before, and my experience has always been great. The food is always packaged well, prepared quickly, and so far I've never had any mistakes. Everything on the menu is pretty moderately priced in comparison to other sushi places in town as well, which is why this has become a go to spot. I ordered the crunch mania and hot night rolls as well as a side of miso soup. Both rolls were great portion sizes and the fish tasted fresh, especially on the crunch mania. I'm not always a fan of deep fried rolls, but the combination of flavors in the hot night roll were delicious. Miso soup was pretty standard and had good flavor as well. I have yet to eat here in person, but if the takeout is this good I can only imagine how good it must be for dine in. I will definitely be stopping by again soon!

Needed a go-to sushi place close to home & found this place. Great taste on all that we had. It was busy but food came out in a decent time & was amazing. Soft shell crab as an appetizer, Hot Night & Dynamite sushi was great. Will be back. Not the biggest building but decent seating.

Listen friends - this is GREAT sushi in a casual environment that is worth a try. It's great to have a go-to sushi place in the area that is not way too fancy or way too underwhelming!I've had Maru in house & to go and both times exceeded expectations. The menu is rather extensive, so here are my top recs: - The Avocado Ball (packed full of fresh tuna)- Baja Fresh Roll (jalapeno on top)- Green Roll- Of course the miso soup and house salad on the side

This is a cute spot in The Nations that seems pretty popular, because the restaurant filled up around dinner time. I would return and try more dishes on the menu. The service was nice and the food was served quickly.

One of my favorite sushi places in town. I usually order take out while on break from work, and they are super speedy. The sushi is always fresh and consistent. They have multiple locations in the area and I always know what I'm getting even if I go to another location. The price is very fair for what you're getting. Sushi restaurants are a dime a dozen in Nashville but quality sushi is harder to find! Maru is definitely worth checking out if you find yourself continually dissatisfied with the sushi options we have available.