Anaba Japanese Cuisine (Maryville)

Anaba is where people from Japan come to eat in Knoxville, and there’s even a hand-lettered menu in Japanese for traditional dishes. Some of the most popular dishes include monkfish liver, large oysters, and sea cucumber. Noodles are another specialty, particularly the tonkotsu ramen—noodles in a white pork broth topped with pork, onions, green beans, and mushrooms. Closed from 2:30 pm after lunch until 5 pm for dinner.

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Anaba is the new name of Seisuke Fukuoka’s former restaurant, Kalamata Cafe + Sushi Bar on Northshore. All the great things have stayed the same, from the sushi lunch to the panko fried shrimp and even a few Greek offerings in honor of the former owners, like falafel and pita bread pizzas. But some things have gotten even better, like a second location in Maryville, and a renewed concentration on authentic Japanese dishes in the three-generation tradition of Sei’s family. This is where people from Japan come to eat in Knoxville, and there’s even a hand-lettered menu in Japanese for traditional dishes. Some of the most popular dishes include monkfish liver, large oysters, and sea cucumber. Noodles are another specialty, particularly the tonkotsu ramen—noodles in a white pork broth topped with pork, onions, green beans, and mushrooms.

Anaba offers seasonal specials each day, like an Eel Lettuce Wrap—crunchy eel with almonds that’s good and sweet. There are plenty of opportunities to sample the cuisine at reduced prices, too, from the sushi lunch to 50 percent off tuna dishes on Mondays and 50 percent off salmon on Tuesdays; and bento boxes offer combinations of soup, salad, rice, and entree for around $8. For sweet endings, there’s always Sei’s signature dessert kabobs, tempura cheesecake, or the most popular: a strawberry shortcake served year-round, with Anaba’s own soft sponge cake, fresh berries, and sauce, and a Japanese-style semi-sweet cream frosting. Indulge!

Restaurant Details

Locally Owned	Wifi	Patio	Live Music	Accepts Reservations	Party Room (20+)

Kids Menu	Delivers	Buffet	Waterfront	Vegetarian Dishes	Vegan Dishes