Naru
Restaurant, Japanese, $$$

Kono Hibachi | ©Ginny
Sleek wood floors, shoji-style windows and an open kitchen all under a ceiling a hanging peach blossoms give Naru – a contemporary Japanese restaurant – an authentically Eastern chic feel. Established with the mission of bringing upscale Japanese dining to suburban Southaven, Naru specializes in sushi and hibachi-inspired cuisine typified by long-standing culinary traditions and updated with a highly modern style of presentation. Appetizers include gyoza or beef tataki with ponzu, hot sauce, scallion and sesame seeds, while entrees include crispy duck glazed with a raspberry hoisin sauce and served with grilled French vegetables – perfectly complemented by Haru’s extensive selection of wines, sakes and creative, contemporary cocktails.