Nara Thai Sushi Opening in New Smyrna Beach

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL – Nara Thai Sushi is preparing to open at 424 Luna Bella Ln Unit F And G New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 around Thanksgiving, owner Craig Finney told Business Debut.

Finney said the new concept will anchor the center village area of the Venetian Bay community.

Menu and Vision

The menu centers on Thai cuisine and sushi with a mix of seafood, slow-cooked dishes and rotating specials.

He plans seafood plates such as whole red snapper, along with shrimp, lobster and scallop dishes, plus beef, pork and chicken stews and two rotating soups.

Breakfast and lunch will feature deli sandwiches and salads paired with Thai sauces.

“For the dinner, we'll have a nice variety of food, something for everyone, and have a nice dining experience,” Finney told Business Debut.

He said dinner will offer three entree options each evening, rotating on Sundays and Thursdays, along with some Southern comfort dishes.

The space is about 2,200 square feet with plans for roughly 42 seats, a sushi bar and an open kitchen.

They will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Beer and wine will be available at opening, with a liquor license under consideration later.

Ownership Background

Finney currently owns Bowl Thai Cafe, a 17-seat Thai street food restaurant at 360 Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. Bowl Thai Cafe opened in April of the previous year and received a strong local response, according to Finney.

Opening Timeline

Finney said he is targeting an opening around Thanksgiving. He told Business Debut that he wants the interior to present a comfortable atmosphere for Venetian Bay residents.

Finney said he plans to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner once fully open.