Enjoy Nara’s great food selection/NaraExplorer

ninetrack: (Central Nara/Izakaya & bar); A bar with a wide range of drinks, Japanese dishes and finest quality Japanese beef dishes

<Overview>: Located very close from Kintetsu Nara Station, ninetrack is always crowded with locals and regular customers. It is a relatively small and stylish bar (6 counter seats and 5 tables) and has a full range of drink options. Recommended is a cocktail made with MONIN liquor (55 different kinds of flavors). Tell the bartender your preference and he will make a perfect drink just for you. What makes ninetrack even more special is that they offer some excellent Japanese dishes as their chef specializes in Japanese cuisine. Dishes using finest quality Miyazaki beef are a must-try (sashimi, broiled, beef stew, etc.; changed daily)! Both the drinks and the food selection at ninetrack is outstanding.

<Recommended Items>: Antipasto: 3 kinds: 480 yen, 5 kinds: 630 yen / Pasta: from 680 yen / Cocktail: from 580 yen / wine: glass: 500 yen, bottle: 2,800 yen / Miyazaki beef course (with all-you-can-drink): 8,000 yen (reservation required)

<Shop Data>: Tel: 0742-24-0099; Basement floor of Prime Bldg., across from Kintetsu Nara Sta.; Open:18:00-3:00 (L.O. 2:30); men only groups are not accepted between 18:00 and 21:00 / Closed: Mon.

Jyu Jyu: (Central Nara/ original healthy foods & bar); A healthy and hearty time in the backstreets of historical Nara

<Overview>: Don’t miss finding this cozy restaurant in the narrow backstreets of Nara. Jyu Jyu is like a hideout, just for you. The owner wishes “to provide a gentle time for the body and heart”. Jyu Jyu’s menu is meat-free. All the dishes are original and full of vegetables, seafood and the owner’s creative ideas. Naturally, JyuJyu is popular with visitors to Nara. In addition to the regular menu, daily specials are available (ask the owner what they have on the day!).

<Recommended Menus>: Chijimi (Korean pancake with vegetables & seafood): 730 yen; Fresh tofu with relish: 470 yen; Pizza with avocado and anchovy: 780 yen; Beer: from 600 yen

<Shop Data>: Tel: 0742-27-6121; Across from Nara National Museum; Open: 17:00-23:00; Closed: Mon., 1st & 3rd Tues.; www.jyujyunara.com

The Wembley Crown: (Central Nara/English pub); More than 30 kinds of beers from all over the world!

<Overview>: Come to The Wembley Crown and relax in Nara’s English country-style pub. Sport events such as soccer, tennis, and rugby are broadcast on the large size screen. You can enjoy more than 30 kinds of world beers as well as English home-style dishes. Find your favorite beer or try a variety of new brews while enjoying your visit to Nara.

<Recommended menu>: Draft beer (Guiness): 800 yen; Japanese local beer “YONAYONA ALE”: 600 yen; English tea: 300 yen; Thursday is Ladies Day!

<General Information>: Tel: 0742-26-7741; 2F of Nishimura Bldg., a 3-min. walk from the north entrance of Mochiidono Center Arcade, on the east side; Open:17:00-23:00; Closed:Mon; http://wembleycrown.com

International Guest House & Dining Bar Yougendo: (Oji area/Japanese style guest house & dining bar); A High-standard Budget Accommodation and fine meals

<Overview>: At international guest house and bar, Yougendo, you can enjoy Mediterranean style food with a Japanese twist served in the grounds of their 100 year old refurbished stately home. They offer authentic vintage cocktails, Guiness beer on tap and native English staff at your service. Join their many local customers and guests from around the world. Their special sake tasting course is worth trying. Taste Nara’s 5 local sakes of varying flavors. Detailed explanation about the brewing process will be provided (reservation required: 2,000 yen/person).

<Recommended menu>: Home made tapenade on baguette: 300 yen; Spanish Jamón serrano carved from the leg: 600 yen; Hummus Dip with home made pita bread: 600 yen; Vegetarian dishes available

<General Information>: Tel: 0745-32-0514; 13-25 Oji-cho Kudo 2 Cho-me, Kitakatsuragi, Nara 1 min from JR OJI station (4 stations from JR Nara on the Yamatoji line - 15 mins); Open:18:00-23:30(food 22:30LO, Drink 23:00LO); Closed:Mon; *WE ARE A NO SMOKING BAR! (smoking area outside); http://www.yougendo.com/