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    Nami Kaze

    4.5 (801 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for groups

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    Micah G.

    This place was really great! Service was awesome and we had a big group and they were able to accommodate us. I love the layout. The only challenge is parking! It can be a little tricky. The food was bomb! Everything tasted ono. They had a wide variety so I'm so sad to hear they're closing. Would come back! 10/10

    Julie C.

    Fun little restaurant located by the pier! I initially came to Nami Kaze when they first opened, so I'm late posting this review. Restaurant is casual, but clean. Staff is super friendly. They have a QR code for the menu and you order from that. When I ate here, we came for brunch. Now, looking at their website, it appears they're only open for dinner, no brunch anymore. There's a nice selection of food items. We were able to order sushi, French toast, tasty desserts among other items. Food was really good. Definitely want to come back and try dinner.

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    Jarenn N.

    Great food and ambiance! Love that they change the menu items so you can have a different experience. Every dish is delicious! I loved their sushi rolls, sashimi, and lobster appetizer which was like escargot with their Japanese milk bread! Free parking Reservations available Great service

    Hawaiian Kampachi - Shiso
    Robert N.

    Last week I had a chance to enjoy an Omakase dinner. Only once before I attended this event (May of 2024) and was informed that each dish was the developed and prepared by one of the sous chefs, or cooks. This time each of the nine courses was inspired by Jason Peeel. Each course was delicious, the ambiance was lively and friendly and the whole affair was an exceptional meal. The first course consisted of Hokkaido Scallop with finger lime. This set the stage for the following courses: Oyster with Hau'uka tomato, Hawaiian Kampachi and shiso, Hawaiian Big Ete Tuna-Hudson Valley Foie, Kauai Prawns-yuzu, Smoked Trout Roe-Hakurei Radish, Beef-sushi Rice, Lamb Loin-Roselle, Ikura-mushroom and a Mango cream dessert. Each course elevated the expectation for the next course and each came through for a magnificent meal.

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    Rachael K.

    My boyfriend and I had the best dinner experience at Nami Kaze the other day! [Ambiance] Nami Kaze is impeccably clean, stylish and aesthetically pleasing. There is plenty of free parking close by. Two single room restrooms. Plenty of seating. Tip: Make a reservation ahead of time if you can! My boyfriend and I just walked in and got seated fairly quickly; however, the place got busy as the night progressed. [Food] My boyfriend and I mostly ordered off the sushi menu. We tried sushi rolls, samplers and the early grey basque cheesecake. The fish was exceptional in freshness, flavor and appearance. The cheesecake was pretty good too! My boyfriend loved the sakes that were recommended to him by our server (Kainalu, I think). [Service] From the host to the server, everyone was hardworking, efficient and kind. The team here is one oiled machine. They all appear to enjoy their jobs--made me want to apply! We will most definitely be back, maybe for brunch next time?

    Michelle D.

    I've been to Nami Kaze before and had a wonderful experience -- I forgot to leave a review the first time, but I'm back again and it's still just as amazing! I really appreciate how they incorporate farm-fresh ingredients and change up the menu regularly. It keeps things exciting and seasonal. One of my favorite things about dining here is the seating setup -- being able to sit in front of the chefs and watch them work their magic adds a whole new layer to the experience. This time, two standout dishes were the scallop and escargot -- everything was incredibly fresh, tender, and literally melted in my mouth. The flavors were on another level; I've never had anything quite like it! .

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    Kristin C.

    Last day they are serving lunch. We were offered a prix fixe menu. Excellent service. Nice restaurant. I got the melon soup, caesar salad, steak frittes. For dessert, tiramisu cake, and sherbet. Food was delicious! Everything. Tons of parking.

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    Candace F.

    Highlights are free parking however if you want to park close to restaurant then it's little more difficult to park close, very nice staff, tasty offerings but very pricey. We made reservations via open table so that made things easy. The restaurant is cozy with seating for smaller parties. Staff are very attentive. Best kids menu I have seen with many choices for the kids. Adult menu has a few things with high prices which makes this place a kinda "come here for special occasions". We were a party of six and decided to order a bunch of appetizers and entrees to share. The sushi dishes were delicious. The short rib was tender with tons of flavor. Kids dishes were generous in portion size. Everything tasted really good. Dessert was unique local and tasted refreshing. Will definitely return to try other things on this menu!

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    Danan F.

    Nothing short of Amazing. A very well thought out menu very with thoughtful pairings. If you are picky and want to omit or change things, please do not come here. There is no reason. These ingredients are paired well and any changes would be a complete failure on your part, or just eat off the kids menu. The Foie Gras- absolutely wonderful. So this is meant to be eaten with your bread that is served. Put the foie gras on the bread slices and put all the almonds and bbq gel and lychee on it and eat it in a couple of bites all paired together. You will get an explosion of flavors and textures. The Lobster pasta was so good. Those deep roasted and smokey flavors leave a wonderful bite in your mouth. A fairly large portion and the lobster was so tender. The Kanpachi was the absolute winner tonight. That beurre blanc was so amazing, that we needed it bottled to Come home with us. In many restaurants you will see beurre blancs with oil specs (not a beurre blanc) ans usually broken. It is also difficult to keep a blanc from not breaking fro kitchen to table. This was absolutely perfect. It is so simple and so delicious. The fish, white and flakey and cooked Perfectly!! The green beans were perfectly cooked and those spiced almonds were incredible. The only complaint I have for this dish is that a I had to share it and I did not get my own plate. We could not get enough. The specialty rolls were good and had a different take on flavors than you Would normally be used too. Very good. We ordered the Tsunami and the Krusty Krab. We did get two kids menu orders which was Hosomkai which are smaller rolls . There were 12pcs and the cucumber roll didn't hit perfectly . The ume shiso wasn't our favorite paring with the cucumber. The miso was so good. The miso was so rich and so yummy. The ube cookies and cream gelato were banging good. The bar area is beautiful, this place is beautiful and laid out thoughtfully. Loved the open kitchen . Note the Chef. Please have a blind tasting menu and try it on our family and other patrons. You are amazingly talented and would love to eat in a blind bliss of your fun and unique pairings!! I know you well sell out!! 5 people 2 adults-3 growing boys (who ate every single thing) 1 alcoholic beverage . Before tip $248.15

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    Elaine L.

    Namikaze is trying something new and doing a prix fixe brunch instead! They provide many options and I'm thankful the roasted vegetables are still on the menu and the beef short ribs! The AC is also not blasting, so no need to dress warm!

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    Caroline F.

    What an excellent experience!! My husband and I came here on a Friday night for a 630p reservation and were seated right away at the bar. I sat closer to where the food was coming out, so it was a little warmer than if we sat in the main dining room, but it was no big deal. And I got to see all the food coming out! We ordered 6 items from the menu to share and the hamachi crudo is something I will never forget. We also got the pickled beet salad which was SO good when you dipped the House Japanese Milk Bread. I also ordered the chawanmushi, corn (I'd skip these), and the lukki nana (25/10). This was filling enough to share with my husband to achieve the right amount of full. The service was also excellent--our server was so attentive and so friendly, it was like eating at a friend's house. It's a shame this place is closing because this was easily one of the best meals I've had.

    Gote Kauai
    Lorene P.

    Another delicious evening at NK! Thank you Kaye for serving up scrumptious drinks. Sorry we missed you Richie. Saw Chef Jason Peel in the kitchen!!

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    Hannah O.

    super high expectations coming here and they were met! the food was outstanding and service was attentive. everything on the menu is so creative and unique. i love all the twists they make and its great that the staff are able to describe everything to you so well. definitely a bookmarked spot to come back and to recommend to others. hopefully they bring back brunch soon!

    I I am on a mission to try everything on the menu. The next time I visit..

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    Ask the Community - Nami Kaze

    Is the Lobster pasta spicy? I saw it has chili in it.

    Sorry, I havenʻt tried the Lobster Pasta. Iʻve tried their Lemon Meringue in a cup, the Charred Bok Choy with Shiso Konbu, the Seared Scallops ... plus Hamachi. All very tasty and would like to go back before Nami Kaze closes at the end of October… 

    Does Nami Kaze do take away orders?

    Yes!

    Do they have a kids menu available for brunch?

    They do not have a kids menu

    Do you have a kids menu?

    Yes, they do. I brought my kids for dinner in Dec and they gave them a Keiki menu.

    Do they still offer omakase? If so, how do I make a reservation?

    Omakase was a temporary experiment and they stopped it.

    If I can't find a reservation slot online for my time preference, can I just come and wait for a table?

    Call them…the number is on their website..it is very busy…the reason is the food and service are both very good

    Is there a gluten friendly coded menu?

    Aloha Carly! We do not list which items are Gluten Friendly, but please let your server know and we will be happy to guide your experience. Thank you.

    Do you serve alcohol?

    They served wine, beer, and sake when I was there because they didn't have a full bar ready yet. You might want to call and ask.

    Is this place dog friendly?

    We do accommodate trained service animals, but ask that other pets be left at home. Thank you!

    Do you still have the poke bowls?

    For take out

    Most reviews are regarding brunch, how is dinner?

    Some different menu selections for dinner. Tasty dishes w/ most in izakaya sz portions. Menu is posted on Open Table website or app.

    Reviews mentioned paying by phone. Are we able to pay with a credit card?

    You order through your phone and you can pay by phone or with your server by credit card. They were nice enough to charge us individually.

    Can you dine in now?

    Aloha Brian! Yes, we are opening on Wednesday, June 1 for Brunch service. We will be welcoming walk-ins on a first come basis, and will look at taking online reservations once we are able to accommodate. Please note that our staff will be going… 

    Whats the price range?

    Aloha Malia! We are an Okazuya concept, so you are able to order as much or as little as you want. Having said that, our signature Kauai Boy Bento sells for $12.95. For that price, you get 5 peices of Ginger Chicken, 2 pc Goteborg Sausage, Nori… 

    Do you order at the counter then find a table to eat at? (With ID and Vax card, of course)

    Aloha Kathy! Thank you for your question! For now, we are only offering take out/curbside pickup service. We hope to open up for sit down service soon and will post any updates on our Instagram page (@namikaze.hi). For now, you are welcome to… 

    Do you sell gift cards yet?

    Hi Maile! Thanks for coming in today! We expect to have physical gift cards within a month's time. For now, you can go to www.toasttab.com/namikaze.hi and order a virtual gift card to our restaurant that will be emailed or texted to the intended… 

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    I go here on occasions. I've made to brunch a couple times but typically I make it to the…read moreevenings. The restaurant hours are relatively calm, but switches gears when it becomes a nightclub. Restaurant-wise, I believe the menu had a recent change-up to further explore fusion possibilities. I've been going down the list and the dishes have been pretty good so far; I haven't made it to the taco raisu yet, but I do need me some desserts. The picarones is like a peruvian andagi, which was pretty cool. The miso cream brûlée was from the prior menu, but also a Yes. The bar is knowledgeable and innovative their mixology- I've had the shizuku garden and that was amazing.

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    •$$$$

    Became a fan of Chef Kajioka after dining at Cafe Miro in January. As we were planning a trip back…read morein August for the wifey's bday, I definitely wanted to head back and made reservations for The Counter as I saw pics on IG of their meal here. We lucked out and found street parking nearby. As we walked into the restaurant, we were quickly greeted by the host/server who showed us to our seats along the U shaped counter. Loved the clean and modern decor inside the restaurant. As we sat down, our water cups were quickly filled and the only few questions they had for us was whether we wanted the wine pairing and we wanted to add the caviar toast and shaved truffles. We opted for the wine pairing, caviar toast and truffles. The meal was fantastic from start to finish. The most notable dishes for me were the ahi and caviar toast, cold corn soup, the lobster and the dessert. Sadly the portion of the toast here was about 1/2 the size of what we had at the cafe and unfortunately they didn't have uni for the night (maybe don't go on a Tuesday). Service was fantastic but they did have a few hiccups which were tolerable as the food was amazing. The wine pairing was also good and paired well with the dishes. As we are currently planning our trip back later this year, we will definitely head back to either the cafe (if the remodel is completed) or back to the counter for another meal. This is likely the best meal we've had in HNL in quite some time and highly recommend it.

    Miro Kaimuki - The Counter: An elegant, intimate experience that, sadly, left a lot to be desired…read more The service was great but I had a few qualms which influenced my decision of probably not returning. A couple things about Miro: - You have to pre-pay via OpenTable (unsure how it works if you call ahead), but just be aware you will be fronting the cost. Also, there are two seatings, one at 5pm, and one at 7:30pm. The 5pm seating is $165 per person and the 7:30pm seating is $195. I'm not sure if there is a menu difference but just know there is a difference in price depending on the time you choose. - Upon arrival you have to wait outside before being let inside. The restaurant locks the doors while they are in service, so if you are the 2nd seating (which is what we were) at 7:30pm, you will have to wait outside. Honestly my girlfriend and I were pretty confused as we've never had this experience before. We even tried to message/call the restaurant but didn't hear from them so we were close to leaving, but luckily some people were leaving from the earlier seating and let us know to wait outside and that the servers would let us in when the time comes. Now onto the most important part- the food. The menu was 6 courses (not including the bread). We got all of the add-ons and I also did the wine pairing. There wasn't any menu available but here's what I got based on photos: - First Course: 4 starters which reminded me of Bar Maze. This was probably the best course for me. I really wish I knew the names of each dish but it was an oyster, salmon tart, another tart (I think this was tomato or something), and ikura toast. All of it was super tasty. - Second Course: Ahi, Caviar, and Uni all on top of their special toasted bread. Now I am a big proponent of all three toppings, but the bread was so rich and dense, it overpowered all of the toppings. I felt the uni went best with the toast, but definitely not my favorite to start a meal so heavy. - Third Course: Almost like a bacon carbonara but without any pasta? It was kind of like a custard texture. It was good but felt a little out of place in the whole grand scheme of the tasting menu. - Bread: I don't count this as a course but we were served this beautiful baked bread with honey butter. Super yummy. - Fourth Course: Lobster - which, of course was tasty but not memorable for me. - Fifth Course: I can't remember if this was wagyu but this was also pretty good. Pretty small for an entree but the meat was cooked well and the presentation was very nice. - 6th Course: There were two desserts and one complimentary dessert for my birthday. The orange creamsicle dessert was the best one. My girlfriend and I didn't like the gummies as they were a bit too sour/savory for our taste (it was li hing flavored which isn't my favorite so I could be biased). The birthday dessert which was a dark chocolate cake thing- it was OK. The cocoa was a bit bitter and was a little too unsweet for our taste. Overall, I think Miro was just okay. For the cost of $195 per person + the wine pairing (which I believe was another $95), and the add-on's for both of us (~$60-70?) plus my girlfriends mocktail, this came out to a very steep $550+ dinner. I feel for 6 courses this is pretty overpriced, especially because the portions are super small and I don't feel the tasting menu was very cohesive. I would definitely rather go to NatuRe, Mugen, or Senia as they are relatively close (or at times cheaper) in price to Miro. Don't get me wrong, the ambiance was beautiful and intimate, and I think it's worth trying at least once if you want to splurge, but sadly this won't be a restaurant I return to regularly, if at all in the future.

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    Miro Kaimuki - The Counter - MIRO Sourdough. Furikake butter.

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    Carte Blanche

    Carte Blanche

    4.5(81 reviews)
    5.6 mi•Kaimuki
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    Locally owned & operated
    Luxury

    Wow!! I really loved this restaurant. We had a big group in our reservation. My boyfriend and I…read morehave many dietary restrictions and the chef accommodated even though we told the chef about our dietary restrictions only when we got to the restaurant. Service is amazing and everyone was very nice. The restaurant is so cute and I really liked the decor. The food was INCREDIBLE! I would come back to Hawaii just to eat here again. Thank you so much!

    An evening to remember. Tonight's Prix Fixe Menu at Carte Blanche was nothing short of excellence…read more Each course was crafted with such creativity and balance: * Crispy Salt & Vinegar Chicken Skin with Smoked Trout Roe & Herbs: Each little section had its own unique flavors. * Soupe de Poisson with grilled City Bread from The Breadshop & Rouille: Sean said this was his favorite. He literally was wiping up the soup with his fingers. Haha! * Pina Colada Granita - the perfect palate cleanser! * Pan-Seared Scallops with Corn Béchamel, Polenta & Fresh Relish: Amazing texture and flavors. Scallops were super fresh and cooked to perfection. * Double Cut Rack of Lamb with Charred Savoy Cabbage & Miso Red Wine Sauce: I was thiiiis close to licking my plate. Super YUM! * Lemon Crème Brûlée Tart with Summer Berry Jam: There's nothing like pairing lemon and berries... but to brûlée the top, oh man!! And as a special treat, we even got to pre-sample the dessert for the upcoming November menu - such a sweet sneak peek of what's to come! + Hint: Favorite Local Snack. Grateful for this beautiful dining experience where every bite told a story in this beautiful atmosphere. 10/10 Highly recommended. 5 Stars!

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