Issara Modern Asian Cuisine, Lincoln

Issara Modern Asian Cuisine stays true to its name. At this bustling restaurant on Pine Lake Road, chefs combine the signature flavors of Thai, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean culinary traditions to create inventive dishes all their own. However, the menu isn't limited to new creations. Plenty of familiar classics also make a prominent (and tasty) appearance.

Pan-Asian Cooking

Stir-fried yakisoba. Chicken satay. Grilled pork with northeastern-style Thai chili sauce. These are just a few of the dishes that showcase Issara's dedication to its traditional roots. Chefs use this classical foundation to explore their ingredients' creative sides. This experimentation results in entrees such as seared Maine diver scallops with roasted hot pepper and passion fruit sauce, which a Lincoln Journal Star reviewer praised as "some of the best [scallops] I’ve had in Lincoln."

Picking the Perfect Pairing

With a certified sommelier serving as its manager, Issara Modern Asian Cuisine fittingly features an extensive wine selection. The 18-page list includes popular favorites and boutique finds from major winemaking regions across the world. For a guided introduction to pairing possibilities, the restaurant hosts special wine dinners on the last Thursday of each month.