New Bown Crossing Restaurants
If you know me, then you know how much I enjoy a good meal. Trying new restaurants is at the top of my favorite things to do, so it’s absolutely my pleasure to keep you up to date on all the latest restaurant news in the Treasure Valley. Really, I don’t mind at all ;)
In case you’ve missed the updates happening at Bown Crossing, I wanted to introduce you to two new restaurants that have opened in the past month or so. The first is Barrio, a taco and tequila bar that is 100% the stuff of dreams. And the second new restaurant in Bown Crossing is Nara, a Ramen and Sushi restaurant that opened in the old Locavore spot.
Barrio Boise New Restaurant in Bown Crossing
I peeked into Barrio at 5pm on a Friday and the place was absolutely packed and alive with conversation. With tacos as the main focus, there are plenty of options to choose from. Pick your protein (including black beans if you want to go vegetarian) and opt for street tacos, or choose from upgraded options such as fish tacos with cod or quesabirria beef.
Another thing you don’t want to miss is the appetizers. An order of street corn dip is making it’s way to my table the very next time I stop in. They also have a chicken tortilla soup that I’ve heard amazing things about.
Of course, the drink menu is extensive and unique with margaritas, and other specialty drinks like A Mexican and a Cowboy Walk into Barrio. Note that Barrio is 21+.
One of the things that is unique about Barrio is that you order and pay right at your table through your phone. This allows you to get up and leave when you are finished without waiting for someone to take your check. But if ordering through an app on your phone is not your cup of tea, you might be frustrated with the process.
Barrio is open now at 3073 S Bown Way in Boise.
Open M-F 3-10PM
Saturday 12-10PM
Sunday 12-9PM
Nara Ramen & Izakaya New Restaurant in Bown Crossing
This new restaurant in the old Locavore location in Bown Crossing is not new to the Treasure Valley. Nara Ramen has an existing location on State Street and Glenwood in Boise. If your only knowledge of ramen is the package of hard noodles at the grocery store, you’re literally about to have your mind blown. Nara Ramen Bowls are big steaming bowls of goodness, and the noodles and broth are just a small part of what makes these delicious. There are 10+ Ramen Bowl options including a vegetarian option and gluten free options. While I do think there are better Ramen bowls available in the Treasure Valley, this is very good!
And the appetizers are pretty stellar too. Gyoza with dipping sauce and Sweet Tempura Shrimps are jus a few of the options on the appetizer list.
The list of drinks is something unexpected at this restaurant. There are 15 different drinks on the menu including Milk Tea with Boba, Creme Brulee Milk Tea and lots more.
Nara Ramen & Izakaya at 3110 S Bown Way in Boise is open with limited hours.
Open 11-2:30pm and 4:30-9:00pm for soft launch.
View the Nara Ramen Menu here.