I love this sushi shop. In the back they have a cool and unique seating area on /in the floor. They occasionally have live music to accompany the tasty sushi as well! read more

This place was busy with great energy when we visited for the first time. A jazz trio was setting up to play. Jazz, in a Japanese restaurant? They ended up being a great addition to the evening and created a very relaxed and fun atmosphere. Music was just the right volume where you could still have a conversation. The food was better than we expected, after reading some of the reviews here. We ordered several different appetizers and all of them were good. The only one I was not a fan of was the shrimp shoe my, which I think might have been frozen. Our favorites for the night were the spicy tuna salad, and tai carpaccio dish. We didn't have any rolls, but the ones we saw being served from the bar looked amazing. We will definitely return when we're in Santa Fe again and try their rolls. read more

Kohnami - Spicy Tuna Salad delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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The sushi is good enough BUT They have no idea what karaage is supposed to be though as I ordered it and essentially received dried marinated chicken. It's insulting to be a Japanese restaurant and attempt to even call that karaage in which the definition is marinated chicken coated in some kind of flour and deep fried so that it has a crispy exterior and a moist interior. This was NOT that. Embarrassing to Japan. read more

Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto.. You're wondering who I am, (Secret, secret. I've got a secret.) Machine or mannequin.. With parts made in Japan.. I am thee modern man... We settled into the peaceful Kohnami Restaurant... We shared a delicious large bottle of "Cold Sake".... "Nigiri Sushi" of Ahi Tuna, Yellowtail & Salmon... "California Rolls" upgraded to "real crab"..spot on good... And... simply the most beautiful n delish.. "Vegetable Yakisoba" w. grilled crisp vibrant purple cabbage, bok choy et al w. nicely al dente sauced noodles...transporting us to Tokyo..:) A wonderful midDay respite lunch for these Baby Boomers..:) I'm not a robot without emotions. I'm not what you see. I've come to help you find perfect Japanese Cuisine.. So we can have culinary savour.. I'm not a hero. I'm not a savior.. Forget what you know.. I'm just a man whose circumstances went beyond his control... Beyond my control.. We all need control...:) Best, Avram Styx Roboto Jr. read more

Kohnami - Arigato mi Amigos..:) - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We had dinner here today and were very disappointed. The service was slow and not friendly. My teriyaki salmon was over cooked and dry. The teriyaki beef was also overcooked and dry. The quality of food has declined since Covid. I will say that the dining room looks much better after the renovations. We will not be driving from Albuquerque anymore to eat here. read more

I'm a fan of their bento bowls and tempura. I first went to hear jazz. Great outdoor stage. However, I wa just told they don't have music for now. I'll still return for the excellent food. read more

Because COVID was still prevalent when we were in town we ordered takeout from Kohnami. Everything we ordered was ready when promised and pickup was handled in a safe and professional manner. Among other things, we ordered Miso soup, edamame, seaweed salad, spicy tuna rolls, avocado cucumber rolls, green chili tempura rolls, and shiitake mushroom rolls. All were quite tasty and several were vegan which was important and necessary for half of our family. I thought the green chili tempura rolls were a particularly successful fusion of classic sushi restaurant rolls and southwestern cuisine. All that said, Kohnami is an average sushi place -- worth patronizing but not worth five stars. read more

Kohnami - a sign for a japanese restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This place is totally underrated. Coming from CA I'm biased and this place was phenomenal for being in the middle of the desert. My husband came here probably 15yrs ago and loved it. It's still great. Lunch specials were perfectly presented and filling. Salmon sushi and teriyaki was delicious. The best part it doesn't break the bank. read more

I am surprised not see more reviews of this place! Yellow Tuna melted in my mouth! The Tuna & Salmon tasted like it went from the water to my plate! Service was Top Notch! Overall, it was a great experience and very affordable! I'll be back! read more

This was my first time having sushi in Santa Fe and Kohnami is a solid casual dining restaurant for your sushi needs. Their menu is very expansive and I am curious about their hibachi items and bento boxes, but I stuck with sushi rolls and a few appetizers during this visit. I like that they have something for everyone here - whether you like your fish raw or cooked, as well as non-fish options. I stuck with a basic sake bomb for my beverage, but that's how I like them once in a while, and they do have plenty of other choices for those who indulge in alcohol. The green chile tempura was perfectly fried, but the ponzu sauce was quite plain and I preferred dipping my chile in soy sauce instead. The peppered tuna was also served with the same bland ponzu, but the tuna itself was nicely seared and tasty. For rolls, the rainbow, spicy tuna and Kohnami were all very good. My favorite was the Kohnami because of the delicious eel and tobiko it was topped with. read more

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Oh, where do I begin? The service was good. The sushi? Well, let's just say it was edible. The main entrees were a true culinary adventure in mediocrity. I ordered yaki soba and received a portion fit for a toddler - five bites and it was gone. My husband and kid ordered ramen and both agreed it was... passable. My other kid ordered the Katsu bento box and struggled to finish it, which was no surprise considering they even managed to botch plain white rice. Truly, a dining experience to remember to not go back. read more

We were on a family vacation in Santa Fe, and we were craving sushi and ramen! We found this little place and we were so happy we picked this restaurant! The food was amazing and hit the spot! The service was nice as well. We had a very pleasant and welcoming experience! The restaurant was clean as well! read more

Kohnami - Spicy Tuna Tataki Roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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I'm really not a happy camper and having a waitress argue made it worse.... I understand being busy, I worked in the service industry.... Smooth forgetting your food.... Yes, it happens, but once notified that she hated my date (he's brought other people there), apparently she didn't approve.... She made me suffer. Not so nonchalant..... I didn't even get to try the food.... My order never made it to the table (the sushi, which I can't eat and was incorrect anyway, ordered jalapeño inside the roll, but was not communicated by her properly, did). I was even asked about the type of ramen I wanted after the order was taken and I clarified and it never came.... 45 mins.... it seemed quite personal and the attitude regarding the bill, proved that. Argument over not paying for food never received? Seems asinine... The Sapporo was good... at least I had a cold drink for an hour while I watched other people eat.... Not even remotely a fan and I will never be back, however, I'm told the food is good, wish I could've reviewed that. read more

Terrible service! Me and my friend went to Konami and had a terrible experience with our server. She was consistently short with us, got our order wrong, forgot some of our food, and then spilt hot miso soup all over our table and in our waters, etc. After spilling the soup she did not bring any napkins or offer help to clean it but rather shortly apologized and left. Leaving us to eat on the wet table. My total was $53, the restaurant charged $124 to my card. Ridiculously different from the amount I should have paid. I have called to try and resolve this matter and get my money back but they have been extremely unhelpful. read more

I'd like to say something decent about this place. I guess the waitress was cheerful, although she knew pretty much nothing about Japanese food. Otherwise it was horrible. My partner got a sushi plate, ate 2 pieces and couldn't get through the rest. I had a veg bento box, tofu was obviously reheated. One of the people we were with seemed to like her meal. Ambiance wasn't any better. Supposedly under new management. Maybe they'll figure it out. read more

First time here and we had the pleasure of being served by Umi, it was probably the best service we have received in many years. The food was nithing short of amazingness, the tempura appetizer was great, the bento boxes gave great variety, and the Santa fe roll was great. The use of unique fresh ingredients really showed their care to crafting great food. The restaurant itself was clean and we'll maintained but also under a bit of construction but didn't affect the experience at all. Great place!! read more

I've eaten here a bunch of times and it is always been delicious. Last summer I went to this place and it was unbelievably hot when I walked in. I didn't think about leaving and I stayed and ordered my sushi. I ordered sashimi (raw sushi) And I became unbelievably sick for 4 days. I was puking my brains out. I've never had food poisoning from fish before and it is awful. I haven't had sushi anywhere since and kind of scared to do so. I would never come back to this place after that. You think that they would have a place that has raw fish air conditioned and not hot in the summer. read more

I've been here 3 times since they opened up again, and it gets better every time. Service is attentive and friendly. Sushi rolls are large in size and the fish and veggies are fresh. We had 4 rolls and edamame all under $60! The bonsai roll is one of our favorites. On a Saturday night we parked about 2 blocks away but it was a beautiful evening for a summer walk. A must try for sushi in Santa Fe! read more

My favorite place to eat in Santa Fe, we come here nearly every time. The noodle dishes with steak are a go to, and the sushi is high quality. The owners are as sweet as can be. The only Japanese restaurant in NM I've been to with authentic floor seating. The fountain and pagoda outside are lovely. Try the matcha ice cream tempura for dessert ;) read more

Never again We've been ordering takeout from here since the pandemic started and every time have found ourselves making excuses for everything they do. But no more Every takeout order...and I do mean EVERY order...has at least one thing wrong. Missing items, missing components, poorly cut fish, you name it they screw it up. This is the last straw. Our order was almost an hour late. When we got it, several items were missing but we still got charged for them. The fish I think was cut with a chainsaw. The miso soup came in two different sized containers (one was def meant for condiments, not soup). The rice was completely unseasoned and fell apart so that rolls and nigiri just exploded in the container. The tofu was also completely bland. I just can't anymore. If this place can't be bothered to care what comes out of their kitchen, they don't get to have our family as customers. read more

I would imagine I was just as excited to see Kohnami re-open as it was one of my favorite eating spots prior to Covid. I'm sorry to say my excitement was diminished considerably after my first visit back. The familiar Japanese faces behind the sushi bar that would greet upon arriving were not there. The fish in the refrigerated bar was scarce as I walked back to get a table in the back. Our server was friendly and came to the table soon after we sat down. I was with two friends who spent many years in Okinawa so are very well versed on Japanese food. We all ordered bento boxes to get a sampling of everything including a sushi roll that comes with the box. I ordered the salmon teriyaki. The portion was good but the teriyaki sauce was thick and glopped onto the top of the fish. It was not the typical light but flavorful coating that one would normally find with Japanese food. The tempura serving was just OK. Not a light batter but heavier than expected and the dipping sauce tasted like it was just soy sauce and salty. The sushi portion was a California roll but the crab was minced as you might find in a supermarket and nothing remarkable. Overall disappointing at best. read more

Wow this place is delicious!! From the sushi to their noodles/ramen!! Cute little place, they also have rooms where you can sit on the floor and eat! Place is dog friendly! Our party definitely enjoyed every meal! read more

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We have dined here several times before and have never had an experience quite like this. We (23F and 30F) ordered a bottle of wine and were scrutinized for our IDs. Waitress asked us on our IDs and looked at them for over 3 minutes, which believe me is a super long time to be staring at a pair of IDs. She quizzes us on our birthdays and our last name and address... then said we were lying about our bdays, even though they are clearly printed on our valid and legal IDs. Even though are check was nearly $100 for the pair of us, we were checked on every 5 minutes feeling like they were rushing us out, despite it being 3:30pm and the restaurant was empty. We were so uncomfortable that we left as soon as we could, and used the bathroom at another establishment. We even had to debrief after lunch because we couldn't quite believe the horrible service we got. The server kept badgering us about clearing plates that were clearly full, and clearing our bottle of wine that still had about a quarter left. We just wanted to enjoy a nice lunch with wine before going to the Violet Crown to see Barbie, but we left with a bad taste in our mouth. Food was average, service wasn't great, we probably won't return which is disappointing because we come here often. We left a 15% tip instead of 20% for the first time ever. :/ read more

One of the co workers who is in the back is so rude she should be fired But the food was very good just not that lady read more

Kohnami - That's what she looks like - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Great food, amazing restaurant, but the service from one particular older white waitress has never been delightful. She sometimes spills stuff and can often be kind. Recently I went to celebrate with my family and she was no where to be seen for a long while and we had to get ourselves out menus. She accidentally spilled hot soup on my elderly grandfather and never apologized on one occasion! Overall though the restaurant is very very awsome especially their private rooms and is one of my favorite locations! read more

I was in town visiting my dad. We went for a drive and got back to Santa Fe around 730P. By the time we got back to his place in the Guadalupe District it was 745P. We weren't hungry but we thought it was a good idea to grab something to eat since he didn't have anything in the fridge. We made the 15 min walk over and got to Kohnami around 830P on a Saturday when they close at 930P. The weather was nice so we sat outside. We were the only people on the patio. They were out of Sapporo so my dad got a Dos X. I got a Large House Sake. Both were on Happy Hour so that was nice. We weren't too hungry so we split a dynamite roll, seaweed salad and pork gyoza. I added a miso soup. The server came back and told us they were out of the pork gyoza so I asked him if we should get the Sake Kama or the Salmon Toro. He said the Kama so that's what we got. The soup and salad were what I expected. The dynamite roll was okay. I'm not sure why someone that has lived in south Florida for 35+ years would order sushi in Santa Fe, NM but that's what my dad did. It wasn't bad it just didn't make much sense to me. The Sake Kama was pretty good. I've never had this cut of salmon before. The dorsal fin was still connected and there were 2 different pieces of meat. There was quite a bit of fat on the fish which was something I wasn't use to either. It wasn't a bad just a little different. Overall everything tasted good. The service was great even though we were the only people out back. I'm not sure when I'll be back to Santa Fe. I'm not sure I'd make it a point to come back Kohnami but with it being a 15 min walk from my parents' place I'm sure I'll be back again at some point. read more

Downtown parking is typically street parking with pay stations charging by the hour. This is your best bet when coming to Kohnami. Came on the Friday after Thanksgiving and it was completely empty, but can't attest to whether this is normal for the restaurant or not. It seemed like there was one sushi chef and one server running the entire restaurant. Seating seems pretty limited - it's not a very big place. Even though there was only one other couple in the restaurant when we entered, they seated us at a smaller table (for 2) when there were plenty larger ones (for 2) available. For the quality of the sushi, it's pretty expensive. I can't attest to the general price and quality of sushi in Santa Fe itself, but if this is the norm here then they're charging more than other cities. Service was rushed and not that friendly (again, there were only 2 tables seated at the restaurant). Vegetable Tempura - honestly the best thing I tried. Ordered only sweet potato instead of the regular mix of vegetables. Was told they had to check with the kitchen to see if they had enough sweet potatoes - this was fine but confused me because a basket of only sweet potato vegetable tempura could not be made up of more than 1 whole sweet potato. So basically what this lady was saying was that she wasn't even sure that there was 1 sweet potato in the entire kitchen in which case she should have just said she wasn't sure they had the vegetable tempura in stock at all. Spider roll - mushy, large, flavorless rice, not tasty in general. Sushi (sake and unagi) - overpriced for average quality fish. read more

Kohnami - cherry blossom roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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We actually really like the food here. The space is awesome, although seating is weird right now (Rona), so it goes. The server wasn't super friendly, but she was attentive enough. We were more impressed with the food and sushi options. We started with beer, sake, edamame, and miso soup. All standardly delicious. We loved that they had items that either we'd not tried before or rarely see on menus, like monkfish liver and whelk! The rolls were really good too. We got the cherry blossom roll and at least one other roll that I can't remember, but it was all very tasty! Highly recommend. read more

The outside area has a soothing water feature and there is a outdoor heater for cooler days or nights. The heart attack jalapeño appetizer is amazing. read more

He looooooves it! One small note however. Because the drink was cold, we could tell it wasn't fresh. And usually, this guy likes to get it straight from the source ;) read more

Kohnami - Tantalizing - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Consistently one of the best sick restaurants in Santa Fe for decades! Best atmosphere for sit down dining.

I don't know why this place has those ratings... the sushi is GREAT for New Mexico where it sucks because it's a landlocked state! The sushi is great, the sake is great, all of it is great. The atmosphere. All of it. read more

Came in for lunch with my girlfriend. We enjoy sushi and Japanese food in general so Kohnami seemed like a good choice. While the food was, eventually, fairly good, we received service that was bewildering and off-putting. Our waitress seemed like a character in a movie that has to pretend to be a waitress as some plot point. She first aroused suspicion when she dropped our glasses on the table, nearly spilling the bottle of beer. She also took our order from behind us, on the other side of a half-wall divider, and unremarkably, she got our order wrong. Once, she tried to place a plate of food on the table, and slammed it down on my glass of beer instead. Another time, she was in such a hurry to leave our table that she spun around quickly and smacked into the wooden barrier behind her. Nothing about this seemed professional to me. Despite these bizarre theatrics, our food was satisfactory. The chicken yakitori was cooked so as to be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The 7 piece sashimi, consisting of two slices each salmon and yellowtail and three slices tuna, was a fair and tasty serving of fish. We had a cucumber avocado roll, and a Kick In The Face roll, consisting of salmon, tuna, and yellowtail, rolled up with "Japanese mustard." Despite being warned that the mustard was quite spicy, we found it to be mild. In the end, my girlfriend and I felt like we had not gotten a great value on the food. Along with the atrocious service, I have no desire to set foot here again. Shohko is just down the street. read more

Kohnami - Kick in the face roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Some of the best sushi selections in the state of New Mexico. We had uni and toro yellowtail. I don't think I've seen toro yellowtail as a selection in many coastal US cities I've had sushi. So that was a treat! The food is a delight and the family/ couple who owns it, also a delight and very welcoming and accommodating to our larger party with 1 child and 1 baby. read more

Wonderful food and a fun environment. I went here for a family event and the service was great. Thank you to our waitress, Anne. The prices were reasonable and the food was fantastic. Very accommodating to our special requests as well. Thank you Kohnami! read more

Far exceeded expectations in quality and quantity. Wandered in with my friends and ordered many different dinner bento boxes and, in retrospect, way too many appetizers (chicken large, shisha rolls, heart attack roll). The entree portion sizes were huge and everything was delicious; we definitely had a lot left over and left satisfied. A nice Japanese cuisine oasis in the desert. read more

I've gotten curbside from here a bunch during the pandemic--I've had a good experience enough times to keep going back. Food: is great, I love the vegetarian teriyaki tofu dinner Curbside pickup: is good, they have a little table where they bring your food & an online portal for ordering and payment. There's not a lot of parking so sometimes my buddy drives around the block while I wait for the food. It's also kinda unclear if you have to call to get your food or just stand out there awkwardly until someone comes out and asks for your name. read more

This place was about as odd as they come. You walk in and they're playing NWA which kinda sets the tone for the attitude from the hostess who was bitchy about us bringing a baby. Baby didn't make a peep all meal, but that didn't stop her from shooting us dirty looks. The food was meh, about on par with many sushi places here. Nothing bad, but nothing great in the good department, and that's seriously what's saving their 2 stars. Staff was nice, (other than hostess). Guy seemed like a nice guy just trying to make side hustle money as a waiter. Overall, the atmosphere between the hostess and the club music just couldn't overcome the very generic food. One and done with these folks. read more

This place has the best sushi we've had in a while! We ate here twice on our trip and loved it both times! Friendly service and relaxing outdoor atmosphere! read more

Service mediocre and inconsistent. Sushi ok, a little pricey. Convenient and quick. It's a good place to eat. read more

Kohnami - Cherry blossom - Japanese Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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