Solid Japanese food, but if you're visiting from a city like San Francisco or New York, it's not…read moregoing to be better than what you can get at home. That being said, it's great option if you want a break from New Mexican / Mexican food while in Santa Fe. We got: - chutoro sashimi - This wasn't worth it, we much preferred the hamachi - hamachi sashimi - Multiple people commented this was their favorite dish of the night - miso eggplant - Another favorite for many, although I found it too saucy for me - daikon salad - Light and vinegary, one of my friends loved this dish - yuba pappardelle - Really interesting - it worked better than I expected although I'm not a big fan of those flavors (I'd rather have Asian flavors with my yuba). The yuba itself was excellent in texture. - tako plate - Well executed and not too fishy - black sesame noodles - Solid, I liked that this came with a bunch of vegetables (burdock, carrot). - mango panna cotta - fine, but not my favorite panna cotta texture (more on the yogurty side of texture) My friends also loved the namazake.

Such a beautiful and peaceful dining experience during our Santa Fe trip…read more The walk up to the restaurant alone sets the tone...it's incredibly peaceful, surrounded by beautiful scenery, Buddha statues, and little inspirational touches that give the entire property such a calming, relaxing vibe. The drinks were yummy, and the food was absolutely delicious! I will say I went in expecting a larger selection of sushi and raw options, so the menu was a little different from what I had envisioned. That being said, everything we ordered was flavorful, beautifully prepared, and thoroughly enjoyed, so I definitely wasn't disappointed. They were noticeably short-staffed during our visit, so the service could have been better, but you could tell the staff was genuinely trying their best and working hard, which we appreciated. Overall, between the delicious food and drinks, beautiful setting, and peaceful atmosphere, Izanami was a really memorable stop on our Santa Fe trip. I would absolutely recommend it and would definitely go back again!

Clean restaurant with prompt, friendly service. Sushi was good with good presentation. Would return.read more

Food was great! The Fancy Rainbow Roll was really good and a delight both esthetically pleasing and…read morealso very tasty. The other specialty roll we tried was the Green River roll which was pictured on the menu but not listed on the menu. This one actually came with 10 pieces of sushi which was a great deal for sure. Service was great and fast. We ordered a total of 4 rolls and they staggered the delivery of them in such a way that we were able to enjoy them and not feel overwhelmed by the amount of sushi pieces that we had to eat. This way they were also very fresh as soon as we were ready to enjoy a different roll. The restaurant is located inside a shopping center building and while it's an older building the restaurant itself was clean and inviting. We were quickly able to sit down and proceed with ordering our food. Give them a try if you're in Santa Fe. Tasty and fresh ;)

The service was good. The food was delicious. I ordered the halibut it was salty and still…read moredelicious. The ambiance was delightful until it became noisy as it filled with other diners. We would definitely. The food is expensive and the portions are not that generous.

Such a lovely spot! You feel like you've found a hidden treasure…read more The food was wonderful. We split an order of Empanadas and split the special- which was a Sea Bass dish. Everything had such good flavor! The best Red Chili Sauce I've ever had! It's a wonderful NM adobe building ... lovely character and the staff there was very welcoming and knowledgeable And I can't wait to go again!!!

Great ambiance pretty decor! The sushi was fresh and very tasty - I got the spicy spider roll with…read morealbacore delicious. It helps to see Japanese sushi chefs! Definitely recommend

This place has been incredible the last two times I've went. Fish is fresh, the sushi chefs are…read moreawesome. If you haven't been here in a while, the vibe is different. Check it out

It is owned by Koreans. A Japanese restaurant, sure. Their Dolsot Bibimbap is absolutely AMAZING…read more As good as any you'll taste in Korea. Served in hot stone bowls, the egg mixed in and cooked against the bowl at your table.

We've frequented this restaurant on and off for years, and have two recent experiences to report…read moreon. We attended a matinee performance in downtown Santa Fe on a Sunday with our teenage, twin grand-daughters. They enjoy Asian food, and requested we go to Kohnami. Everyone was happy with their meal choices, though I don't actually remember exactly what I ordered. Our food was delivered in good time, and we mostly caught up on family news while eating. Service was on top of things, as we were out in the main dining area, next to the sushi bar. A few weeks later, the girls requested we go there for their 16th birthday, a family celebration. We reserved a table for 9, and were seated in the very back of the restaurant, past the tatami rooms. Unfortunately, even though it was a Wednesday evening with not many patrons on hand and a 6:30 reservation, service was glacial. It was a full fifteen minutes before we were served water, and another ten minutes before anyone came for our orders. The drink orders came out sporadically and incompletely, and then our food started arriving in very unpredictable bursts. My beef teriyaki was served early on, but it was overcooked and difficult to eat with only chopsticks. The twins ordered noodle soups and sushi, and were very happy with their choices. Their grandfather, visiting from the Midwest, eventually had to get up and go inquire with the kitchen about his missing food order. In all, it took about 40 minutes for everyone to be served. Splitting the bill at the end turned out to be another ordeal, since they don't seem to have trained people on the cash register and we had to wait for a manager to help out. I know it's very difficult to get good restaurant help in these times. But there are some very basic rules of hospitality, and on this occasion Kohnami didn't manage to adhere to them. We're not writing them off, but we'll think twice about returning since Santa Fe is a gourmand's paradise.

I had the umeboshi (pickled plum) onegiri and my wife had a yaki imo (roasted Japanese sweet potato…read moretopped with miso butter). We each had the sake (slow-roasted salmon) bento. The food was amazing. We will definitely be back. It did feel like stepping into Japan. You order up front and they bring it to your table.

The service was really nice. There was a long line. My party was 4 people and a baby. Sitting…read moreinside was a little challenging with the stroller. There was outdoor seating but there wasn't much shade. Just something to consider. The bento box was tasty. I would order it again. Loved how the salad brought a lightness for lunch. Overall a great lunchtime experience.

Great food Great ambiance…read more Great location Friendly service Interesting menus This is our favorite sushi restaurant in Santa Fe -it outshines anything happening up the hill from 10,000 waves and is much easier on the wallet and sashimi much fresher and more variation.

My husband and I just returned for a second time. This sushi is fantastic. It's not the same rolls…read moreyou will find at every other sushi place. This seems to be more of a locals spot- it's small and if it's busy, the service might be slow but worth it!

Geronimo doesn't really need another five-star review, but our experience tonight was so lovely…read morethat I am writing this. The goodness began with Naomi, who helped me fix an error in my reservation and get a table at a good time tonight. The goodness continued with our server Mitzi, who should be teaching graduate classes in hospitality in every big city. She was friendly without being overbearing, informative without being pedantic, subtle and gracious. Now, the food! My wife chose the vegetarian tasting menu and I had some of each dish: so very flavorful (a green salad with pears, a life-changing mushroom bisque [and I don't like mushrooms!], a chickpea croquette with pickled artichoke hearts and ratatouille, and a substitution of the lemon crepe for three yummy scoops of sorbet and gelato. I chose the scallops, perfectly cooked and moist, over couscous, and a dish of tasty sauteed baby spinach. A wonderful experience, and not overpriced, and everyone treated us sweetly. The musical soundtrack was swinging, and at a compassionate volume. Our first trip to Santa Fe, and we found a gem. Hooray! And thank you, Mitzi!

This was our last dinner out in Santa Fe and was the best dining and culinary experience here…read more Everyone told us this is the best fine dining in the entire state and they were correct. The interior is classy and very comfortable. We were seated at a nice comfy corner booth. The soft music in the background was soothing and just noticeable enough without being a distraction. We were served complimentary flutes of local sparking wine and a fresh baked bread basket and butter to start. We then ordered cocktails and three starters. First was a split plate of the endive smoked duck salad with a warm bacon vinegarette. Wow...this was nice and refreshing. This was followed by the crab dumplings with fresh corn and peas and lobster sauce. Delicious! The final small plate was seared foie gras on top of banana bread toast. This was very good. I miss foie gras. Unfortunately, it's banned in California. They had a 2023 Sea Smoke "Ten"Pi ot Noir on the wine list. This is one of the best Pinot Noirs produced in California and not easy to find. This was a no doubter and we ordered a bottle to pair with our entrees. My wife ordered their signature elk tenderloin for redemption because the restaurant the night before failed at executing this. I ordered the tomahawk pork chop. This was cooked to perfection with a nice thin crust on the outside and a perfect very light pink juicy center. We ordered a side of brocolini that was pan roasted with shallots and butter. Everything was very good and Michelin grade in our opinion. Lastly we ended the evening and split the tiramasu type of desert. My wife had the expresso martini and I had an 18 year old Glen Morangie scotch neat. The service was excellent and worth the splurge. This is a must when visiting Santa Fe.

We traveled from Hawaii in March and hear me out when we said we had to adapt to the climate and…read moretemperature. We were thoroughly enjoying all of the New Mexican cuisine we were also missing some home cooked Asian food that is our comfort, go to! We decided to go to Dumpling Tea & Dim Sum and we were blown away by the food, service and learning about the owners and their journey to Santa Fe!! First the service - we ordered and got our food served to us! The food! Wow! I ordered the Beef Noodle Soup and soup buns! So so delicious!!! The owner shared his story of moving to Santa Fe after being in New York but covid happened. His wife and daughter along with his parents were arriving soon! We were so happy to learn about his story and happy that he was going to reunite with his family! The place is within a plaza area with other businesses. It's cozy and lots of seating inside and outside of their business but still indoors. I would love to return back to this place and support this business. I wish them much success!

While grabbing boba nearby, we noticed they were making fresh dumplings right in front, so we…read moredecided to try the veggie dumplings. The outer layer was a bit thick, but the flavors were good and it still made for a nice quick bite. We stopped by during off-hours, so it was quiet with just one other family, which made it a relaxed experience.

I don't give five stars very often, but this was a very special and unique meal. My niece has…read moreeaten hair and she highly recommended it so we made reservations for 5 PM. We were warmly greeted and we're happy. It was on the quiet side since they weren't busy yet. By the time we left, it was busy! We really enjoyed our server, Paris. He was warm and seemed to take a general interest in us. I shared my concerns with him that my pallet doesn't tolerate much spicy. He at all. He assured me there would be no problem in accommodating that. He started us off with a complementary prickly pear & lemonade drink which we loved! He also provided a complementary appetizer which was very unique and made out of avocado and mascarpone and some other items I don't remember. Why I didn't love it, I did enjoy hasting something so unique and different. We started with the best cornbread I've ever had that shaped like a cob of corn with three different kinds of butters. The cornbread is $12 and worth it! Next came the Caesar salad wrapped in some kind of egg roll wrapper and topped with an anchovy mixture. We split it so we each got two rolls which was plenty. We very much enjoyed the flavors in the salad. Don ordered the Wagyu short rib with polenta. While we don't love polenta, this was tasty and complemented the beef nicely. Don said this was the best short rib he ever had. I wish I had a picture of how they presented it. When they took the lid off, there was a lovely steam cloud and it smelled wonderful. I had scallops with each one placed beautifully on top of of really interesting wild rice and finished with toasted coconut. The pineapple salsa and the Hoja Santa Fe Oil were placed in small rounds in the middle of the dish because they had some kick to them. What was especially impressive, is the gentleman who brought out my meal leaned over and said that the Chef wanted to let me know that the two items in the small dishes had heat to them, but I was encouraged to give them a try for the full flavor. Impressive! I was able to enjoy the pineapple salsa, but the oil was a little too spicy for me, but I'm glad I tried it. We would've loved to try dessert, but we were fully satiated by our delicious meal. It was quite an experience and we look forward to returning.

Oh my goodness! Excellent food. Excellent presentations of food. I had the shrimp appetizer and elk…read morefor my entree. The waiter was kind and attentive. Everytime the food was saved, they explained all of the flavors and ingredients before leaving the table. Ambience was very modern.