If you’re from Northwest Florida State Emerald Coast or you visited the area in the last few years, chances are you’ve heard of Chef Nikhil Abuvala every 30-A. But how well do you know his newest business endeavor, Nanbu Noodle Bar? What seemed a pipe dream for Abuvala has come to full fruition, and we had a chance to sit down with him to chat about the noodle bar that has taken the local restaurant scene by storm since opening its doors in the art district of Grayton Beach a

One of Grayton Beach’s newest attractions is working to bring a “high-pulse” atmosphere to the area, according to owner and chef Nikhil Abuvala. Nanbu Noodle Bar — which is named after the Japanese word for southerner — came onto the scene about a month ago and has since seen great support from the community. “I wanted to create something that was a little more approachable, a lot more fun, that people want to go to,” Abuvala said. “It’s a hangout spot. We want people to come

It’s tabbed as Japanese food with a Southern twist. And that’s just what it delivers, ingredients like collards and corn and smoked barbecue pork infusing a bit of color into the traditional Japanese fare. Even so, while having a bit of fun with the traditional stuff, Nanbu stays pretty close to what Japanese food is known for. The appetizers include Togarashi popcorn, dumplings, shishito peppers, ginger salad and steamed buns two ways — eggplant for the vegans and pork belly

“My love of cooking has been with me as early as I can remember, standing in a chair rolling out fresh Indian flatbreads with my grandmother on a counter too tall for me to reach otherwise. The way she moved about the kitchen, like a general of an army commanding spices and herbs sparked a passion for food in me that is unmatched,” explained Chef Abuvala. That passion and his love for the Gulf Coast brought Chef Abuvala home to South Walton in the spring of 2013 to open Roux

Tucked into a quaint blue cottage in the row of shops at Grayton Beach is Nanbu Noodle Bar, a brand new restaurant that’s bursting with international flavor. Nanbu means “Southerner” in Japanese, and this hip new restaurant evokes every ounce of southern hospitality with high-quality service and food. Described by the creator, Chef Nikhil Abuvala, as “high pulse,” Nanbu Noodle Bar is trendy and feels as if it was plucked out of a big city and carefully placed into our coastal

Nanbu, meaning “southerner,” is a Japanese noodle bar recently opened in the heart of the art district of Grayton Beach, Florida. Stop in for some delicious noodles, fresh and creative cuisine, ramen + poké + saké + bites + more. Check out our special sneak peek into this popular local joint...... READ MORE.

"We are currently concentrating our efforts on opening our new restaurant, Nanbu 'Southerner in Japanese,' a Noodle House that we are very excited about. We will be opening soon in The Shops of Grayton with a cool environment that will be open later than most restaurants. We’ll feature Ramen Noodles, Noodle Bowls, Poke Bowls, Dumplings, Broths, Vegan and Gluten options…. good stuff that you won’t find anywhere else in this area. It’s going to be beautiful, loud, a really hip