CAFE ETRANGER NARAD in Nara is promoting a from-¥1,000 menu for NARAD EAT FESTIVAL 2026, a food fair built around ingredients from four local areas. The five-dish lineup combines Nara produce with Italian-inspired cooking from October 1 through November 30, 2026.
Check the October 1–November 30 period and the ¥1,000–¥3,000 price range before you go — both are listed in the facts table below. The menu is available while ingredients last, and dishes may change depending on supply.
The lineup includes marinated ham and taro stems with plum-wine sauce for ¥1,200, ancient-rice risotto with seared sea bream for ¥1,800, Yamato pork and persimmon pizza for ¥1,800, Yamato chicken with Sakura miso for ¥3,000, and an Asuka lemon custard cream puff for ¥1,000. The cafe also serves drinks and sweets featuring local sake and Yamato tea.
About NARAD EAT FESTIVAL 2026
NARAD EAT FESTIVAL 2026 Menu
The festival’s five limited-time dishes use ingredients from four Nara areas and are priced from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 (tax included).
Marinated Ham and Taro Stems
CAFE ETRANGER NARAD serves marinated taro stems with ham and a plum-wine sauce for ¥1,200 (tax included).
Ancient-Rice Risotto with Seared Sea Bream
The risotto combines ancient rice and spinach with seared sea bream for ¥1,800 (tax included).
Yamato Pork Pancetta and Persimmon Pizza
Persimmon from Asuka is paired with house-made Yamato pork pancetta in this ¥1,800 (tax included) pizza.
Yamato Chicken with Sakura Miso
Yamato chicken is marinated in Sakura miso and served with fresh ginger and purple chili for ¥3,000 (tax included).
Asuka Lemon Custard Cream Puff
This ¥1,000 (tax included) dessert uses Asuka lemon custard inside a choux pastry made with bamboo charcoal.
Chef Yuji Hongo
Chef Yuji Hongo created the five festival dishes, whose prices range from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 (tax included), using history and local food culture as inspiration.
CAFE ETRANGER NARAD
The Nara cafe and restaurant presents the festival menu, with dishes priced from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 (tax included).
NARAD EAT FESTIVAL 2026 Logo
The festival logo represents the event’s focus on Nara ingredients and contemporary dishes priced from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 (tax included).
The festival brings together ingredients from Nara City, Tawaramoto, Asuka, and Yoshino. This year’s theme draws on the history and food culture of the Asuka-Fujiwara Palace Sites, using ingredients associated with ancient Nara alongside familiar regional flavors. The result is a modern cafe menu that presents local produce in a different setting.
Highlights
- Five Italian-inspired dishes use ingredients from four Nara areas.
- Prices range from the ¥1,000 Asuka lemon custard cream puff to the ¥3,000 Yamato chicken dish.
- The menu includes ¥1,200 marinated ham and taro stems with plum-wine sauce.
- The ¥1,800 risotto combines ancient rice, spinach, and seared sea bream.
- Ingredients are available while supplies last, and menu details may change with purchasing conditions.
Menu and Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | NARAD EAT FESTIVAL 2026 |
| Menu / items | Marinated ham and taro stems with plum-wine sauce; ancient-rice and spinach risotto with seared sea bream; Yamato pork pancetta and persimmon pizza; Yamato chicken with Sakura miso, fresh ginger, and purple chili; Asuka lemon custard cream puff |
| Period | October 1, 2026 (Thu) – November 30, 2026 (Mon) |
| Location | CAFE ETRANGER NARAD inside Naranicle, Nara City Tourist Center |
| Stores | CAFE ETRANGER NARAD; BRANCHERA Ishibutai TERRACE |
| Address | 23-4 Kamisanjocho, Nara City, Nara |
| Price | Marinated ham and taro stems with plum-wine sauce: ¥1,200 (tax included); ancient-rice and spinach risotto with seared sea bream: ¥1,800 (tax included); Yamato pork pancetta and persimmon pizza: ¥1,800 (tax included); Yamato chicken with Sakura miso, fresh ginger, and purple chili: ¥3,000 (tax included); Asuka lemon custard cream puff: ¥1,000 (tax included) |
| Official website | NARAD EAT FESTIVAL 2026; CAFE ETRANGER NARAD |
Before you buy
- When can I buy the NARAD EAT FESTIVAL 2026 dishes?
- The five dishes are available from October 1 through November 30, 2026, while ingredients last.
- How much are the festival dishes?
- Prices range from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 (tax included), depending on the dish.
- Where can I get the festival menu?
- The featured five-dish menu is offered at CAFE ETRANGER NARAD inside Nara City Tourist Center. Menu details may change depending on ingredient availability.
