Nami Kaze fuses together different cuisines to serve up delicious, flavorful dishes! First off, I love the design of the restaurant. They have regular tables, counter seating, and a big 12-seater community table. My favorite was sitting at the counter and getting to watch my food being made. The kitchen runs as a well-oiled machine and although organized, the chefs seem to have fun as well. My favorite dishes have included the Kampachi (the ponzu butter sauce is delicious) and Crispy Branzino. Both dishes have a perfect harmony of flavors that keep me wanting more. Other dishes we enjoyed are the Hamachi Sushi Roll, Pork Belly, Corn Beignet, Ulu Tots, and black cod. For dessert, I had a lemon meringue dessert. It was delicious!!! read more

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Went here for brunch and it was delicious Japanese style brunch! You order on your phone with a QR code (can choose to order individually or as a group) Tried a few things: the chawamushi style omelette, hapa boy poke , and soft shell crab Portions are small and it's definitely not cheap but it's good quality I liked the lilikoi thyme mimosa too (got juice on the side) read more

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I was recommended to come here by a friend. We shared three sushi rolls and the Japanese eggplant appetizer. Everything was extremely delicious. I especially loved the eggplant appetizer, I wish that there was more. Although this restaurant is a little pricey, it's well worth your dollars. Service was great, my only stipulation is that we had a reservation yet they sat us at the bar. There was enough space and stuff, but I think I would've rather had a table. I would come back for sure. read more

Nami Kaze - Sushi rolls - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Took both my mom and my mother in law out for an early Mother's Day treat. They absolutely lived it and can't wait to come back. The People's choice and Yosuke roll were the talk in the car on the way back home. Not their normal place for a lunch/dinner as they are not used to adventuring out for new foods. They were extremely satisfied and are interested in coming back and sampling more. Service was excellent and absolutely wonderful. Thank you for a great meal! read more

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Nami Kaze is easily one of the best lunch spots I've been to! Their preset menu is such a unique experience--it changes every time you go, so you're always in for something new and exciting. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff goes above and beyond with top-notch service. Jasen, the owner, was incredibly professional and knowledgeable about every dish that came out. I really appreciated the care and detail that went into the entire experience. I thought the pre-meal portions would be small, but I was actually full before dessert even arrived! They also have a full bar with cocktails, mimosas, a nice selection of whiskeys, and wine. I was pleasantly surprised to learn they offer dinner too, and even more excited to find out they do take out bento. That's a huge bonus since our office often orders for meetings and gatherings--and they're conveniently located close to the Pier. What really stands out is the variety and creativity in each course. Everything was flavorful, beautifully presented, and very reasonably priced considering the amount and quality of food. On the way out, we noticed snacks made and sold by the owner's wife--we grabbed a few, and they were delicious! Nami Kaze has definitely become one of my go-to restaurants. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Ambiance is comfortable modern bistro. Food is really good. Amazing flavors, new combination of ingredients, great execution. The one miss was the octopus was a tad chewy. Service started off well. But it took a nosedive at the very end. Unfortunately the person in my party paying for our meal is a bit old school and left a tip that is likely more than acceptable, back in the day. Our waiter was clearly disappointed in the amount, and even asked if he could improve. And I get it, cost of living and earning wages has been incredibly harder post-pandemic. Our waiter walked off and made an audible comment about the low tip. A few minutes later, we were still talking and probably should have left already. Since we hadn't our waiter came by again and asked if he could start anything up for us, and when we said no, he said we had 10 mins to leave for the next party. Which is contrary to asking us if we wanted anything else. Again, I understand his disappointment in the tip amount, but the audible comment about the amount and then asking us to leave really soured the experience. read more

Enjoyed the set dinner special course. From scallops to dessert. Ordered in addition to the prix fixe, uni pasta and UME soda. See pics. Service was phenomenal... Eric was very attentive and intuitive. One of the best service I've experienced... He could easily be one of the best in a Michelin top rated establishment. read more

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HONOLULU editors unanimously agree--Jason Peel's Nami Kaze is Hawai'i's Best New Restaurant. 2023 I've been to Nami Kaze three times for lunch and once for dinner. While the food is good and the chef is creative, I tend to shy away from going there because of the small portions with high prices. For example, their Octopus leg is $29. I can buy a whole frozen octopus from Times Supermarket with 8 legs for less. If you're a small eater, you should be fine. Warning! If you have a young big eater, you'll probably have to spend $100-$200 to get them full. Also, when I dine at restaurants, I order a variety of dishes each time until I can find a "Wow! Yum! that's so good" dish. I have yet to find one here. But I like strong flavors, fatty & salty dishes with reasonable prices, so it may be just me. If you haven't eaten at Nami Kaze, I'd recommend that you go there for dinner. The brunch menu is too small and has only 4 choices of teshoku. They have a very high Yelp rating of 4.5 stars, so they are doing something right. Overall: **** Recommended **** Food: **** Value: ** small portions with high prices Menu: *** Ambiance: *** Service: **** Parking: **** RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Dinner: Local Beef Cheek = A Black Cod =A Octopus = B Eggplant = B Kampachi = C Tomato (cold) = C Lunch: Black Cod = A Shrimp & Waffles = A Website: https://namikaze.com/ Yelp: https://yelp.to/9K3ZQggnEJ YELP: Sorry! They allow only one 12 second video & the remaining to 3 seconds, with maximum of 10 pictures/videos. The full video can be found elsewhere. RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid read more

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Impeccable service from Tenocht and Caleb - Great recommendations from Tenocht and fun interactions with Caleb. They both really added to the experience and made it super memorable for our trip. I was debating to go back to Nico's as we had limited time, but a few friends recommended to come check out NK's brunch. Highly recommend to make a reservation, easy peasy with Open Table. We tried the Black Cod Teishoku x 2, the People's Choice Special, added a Keiki's Chicken Karaage, Spicy Roasted Cauliflower, 1 soft shell crab, some iced teas and finished with the lemon meringue dessert. Everything was delicious and the black cod was super tender, I'd come back just for the cod and the lemon dessert, which I'm normally not a dessert person. It was tangy and the pie crust pieces on top was so buttery and crispy. The people's choice was good with the ginger fried chicken and the poke was amazing as well, the avocado was super creamy, great pairing with the poke. Glad that the iced tea was refillable as it was super tasty as well, very refreshing. The restaurant really gives off the Japanese vibe but this is def more Hawaiian/Asian fusion place, really ono, will be back when we're back to the island. Thanks again Tenocht/Caleb! read more

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We went to Nami Kaze with some friends from out of town. They heard from others that Nami Kaze was the place to eat at. It's very difficult to get a reservation at Nami Kaze. So if you really want to try this place, call way ahead of time. We tried at least three times to come here when my husbands parents were in town, but it never worked out. So we finally had the chance to go and I guess I expected something different. I'm a tech person but was kind of thrown off when the whole menu was all online. All of us had to scan to look at the menu and we could all order from our phone to the same check. There were several times where I put the dish on my tab but I didn't send it to the kitchen. If you don't send the order to the kitchen, you will end up waiting forever because they didn't get the order. I wasn't so keen on having to keep going back to the app to order more things. I guess I'm more of a simple person where I just order all my things at once. We had four adults and three kids in our party. The dishes we ordered was only a sampling for everyone to taste. It was good to try all different kinds of dishes but the dishes are not that cheap. You end up getting a lot of dishes and it just makes your bill go higher and higher. Like the seafood hot dishes can range from $20-$52 for a plate. Like the kanpachi we ordered was like $32 and it wasn't enough for all of us. Every dish is like a little sampling. Overall I enjoyed the taste of the dishes, just thought the portions were small and it can get kind of expensive. read more

Nami Kaze - Shishito peppers - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Nami Kaze deserves so much praise. I went for dinner and I left incredibly pleased. Service was phenomenal. I've been to some highly rated fine dining restaurants before, and by far, the service I received at Nami Kaze was among the best. Our server was so personable and attentive. The wait staff is also spot on. My glass of water was never empty, and shortly after I finished my ginger yuzu tea, I was offered another. Every employee we encountered during the service took time to carefully listen to our questions and requests, and described every dish that arrived at our table in detail. That's just the service! The food is also TOP NOTCH. Their menu is new for the new year. For appetizers and salads, our server recommended the ulu tots and beet salad, and for entrees, he recommended pork belly congee and the flat steak. My friend and I ordered everything he recommended and let me tell you... it was SO DELICIOUS. Everything was insanely good. My order was the steak... and it just melted in my mouth. They also source local ingredients (with their fish dishes brought in from right next door). I think I'll make Nami Kaze my new go-to for special occasions, because this was just a truly memorable experience. read more

Nami Kaze - Hot Flat Steak - SO DELICIOUS. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

TL;DR Awesome Japanese-fusion restaurant for dinner and brunch. Shrimp Toast Benedict = ONO Hash Brown = ONO (!!!) ----- I love Nami Kaze. What a great spot. I've dined here twice now - once for dinner on a double date and once for brunch with my family, so I've been able to enjoy both menu options. Reservations are easy to make on their website (via OpenTable) and there is ample parking in the lot behind the restaurant. It's been over a year since we had dinner here, so I won't spend time reviewing that particular meal in detail, but I can attest that the food and beverages were all excellent. My wife, daughter, and I had brunch here a week ago and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We split the shrimp toast benedict, which was phenomenal. Highly recommend. I really enjoyed my People's Choice (huge portions of both the ginger fried chicken and poke!) and my wife loved her honey walnut shrimp waffle. I had a bite of her waffle, which was crunchy on the outside and buttery soft on the inside... just the way I like it. Last, but certainly not least, the hash browns here are killer! You should absolutely order (at least) one to accompany your meal. We ended up ordering two for our table since my daughter pretty much devoured the first portion herself! If you're ever in the mood for some unique, Japanese-inspired opfferings, Nami Kaze is your spot! read more

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The food at Nami Kaze keeps getting better! When they first opened, the menu was limited and I would only go for brunch/lunch since I didn't care for the dinner items. My favorite brunch item is the honey walnut shrimp waffle. During my last 2 visits with friends, the dinner menu got bigger and the items tasted really good. There's something for everyone on the dinner menu, it's a mix of healthy vegetables, seafood, a couple of meat options, and sushi rolls. The vegetables they are locally sourced so it's great that they are supporting local farms. My favorite dinner items so far have been the bok choy, local beans, ahi tartare, and kampachi crudo. Their prices are high, it ranges from $10 for the veggies to $50 for the seafood. The sushi rolls are around $30. This place is busy for dinner and you need make reservations at least 2 weeks in advance if you want to eat between 5:30pm - 7pm. They have a large dining room with seating at the bar and at the sushi counter. They also have a small room on the side which can be used for private parties. It's an open kitchen restaurant so depending on where you sit, you might be able to see some flames coming from the kitchen as the chefs cook. It's cool! The dining experience here is high tech and you should make sure your phone is fully charged. After you get seated, the staff will present you with a QR code to scan. Scanning it takes you to a web app where you enter your name and then you start ordering your drinks and food. When are done eating, you can checkout/pay in the app with your credit card. This makes dining with picky eaters and separating the check easy because there's an option that lets you pay for just the items you ordered. If you are feeling generous, you can pay the entire bill. For parking, there are a few options. You can take a right at the restaurant and drive toward the water to the end of the building, there's a lot in the back. If that back lot fills up, you can drive past Nico's and park at the large lot that faces Nimitz Highway. read more

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Excellent Asian brunch food! The omelettes are a stand out - they're a chawanmushi type of egg custard with varying toppings. The custard toast is also mind blowing. We've been here multiple times and keep coming back! Their online ordering and paying system is very convenient and streamlines service, which allows the servers to be even more attentive which we appreciated. If you don't want to deal with the technology, they also provide paper menus and you can order and pay through your server. read more

Came on a Saturday for brunch. I did not know this place even existed. It is right across the way from Nico's. I'm glad someone in our group knew of it and brought the rest of us here for our brunch get-together. They can accommodate large parties and take reservations. All of my food items were good. I However, I wasn't really blown away by anything except for the fish and chips my friend ordered. That was delicious. The fish was so soft and yummy. I think it was ahi belly. The generous pieces were perfectly fried. The service was good. Our server was courteous and checked on us regularly. I ordered the soft-shelled crab, shrimp benedict, and the people's choice with hapa poke. I liked them all. The crab tasted like a fresh crab. Nothing fancy about it. Just a well fried soft-shell crab. The Shrimp Benedict was interesting. Instead of an English muffin, it is kind of a deconstructed benedict with a shrimp sandwich and a watercress salad. I liked it. The people's choice is a good amount of food. The chicken karaage that came with it was fried to perfection and was my fave of the items I ordered. The hapa poke was also good. It has some spice to it. Be careful of what looked like Thai bird chilis in it. I ate around them bc those suckers are spicy. I would come again and order the fish and chips. It was good that we went as a big group and ordered many things to share. Another in our party ordered the pancakes. That was good, too. If you're not a fan of super sweet, you'll appreciate the light sweetness of the pancakes. read more

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My parents have been raving about the food here and it is very good quality and good flavors. Service was helpful and efficient. Ambiance was casual and engaging. It is a bit tight so don't expect much privacy with your conversations. read more

Nami Kaze - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Always good second time. Love this spot Presentation and the rich food. I don't know i posted read more

Terrible today! Came here for the soft shell crab Po Boy for my birthday summertime and gave them 5 stars! How can it decline after a few months?! The soft shell crab is no longer on the menu! Fried shrimp instead! Then I ordered the smash burger, told no longer available! Huh I came in at 12noon! So I ordered the pork belly Teshoku. I explicitly told the waiter I do NOT like spicy so sauce on the side! Warned him that if it's spicy, I will send it back!!! What happens after waiting an hour for our food, it was spicy! He had the nerve to tell we that they used green peppers instead!! No, it was SPICY . I made the reservation for 6.people so by the time they redid my food, the 5 of my friends were done eating. Did not want to rush so it spoiled my appetite. While I was waiting for my entree, requested to speak to the manager. Richie shows up and knew of my situation and could only apologize!. He tells me they do have soft shell crab so I asked where? It's in the side for $11. Here I thought they don't bring it in anymore! Nope, so why not offer it anymore? Then he tells me they only had 14 Smash Burgers cause they're closed on Monday and Tuesday and it won't last! Hmm so that Local Beef Smash Burger is not fresh made to order? How hard is it to make?!Really makes you wonder, how fresh is their food?? He asked what he could do for me, told him to comp my meal? Nope, can only give me a discount. Do you know it was only a 25% off. That does not cover tip, credit card 3% fee nor tax. Unbelievable! Worst customer service! Even the bathroom,/toilet needs to be cleaned! Never going to come back, bring my friends or patronize this place! read more

Nami Kaze - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Would not have come here if it was not for the Ko Hana Lost and Found. Great place and excited to try it. I wanted a Chirashi bowl and they made it for me. Totally satisfied . Would come back again. Make reservations to be sure you can get a seat, or come on a Sunday. read more

Nami Kaze - Special ordered a chirashi bowl. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is an absolute 5 star eating experience. It's one of the best meals I've had in a long long time. My son was treating my husband and I to dinner (yes, how nice!) and this is a favorite place of one of my friends who goes here all the time. Despite the odds, we got a reservation for a table online for 7:30 and were seated in a side room which was quieter than the main restaurant (but cold due the AC.) I'll list the dishes we had and we liked every single one of them but a few were favorites. Portions were generous and we ate family style. Everything was so flavorful and had some amazing combinations of flavors. Vegetable dishes were eggplant, bok choy, shishito peppers. We had the hamachi roll, the sashimi moriwase, crispy pork belly, and short ribs. For dessert we shared a kulolo parfait, chocolate brownie with ice cream. Cocktails included a refreshing sangria. Our favorites were the bok choy, eggplant and the parfait. With the long list of food, you'd think we would have had leftovers, but we ate it all. Every. Single. Bite. Service was attentive. The only suggestion I would have is that there have no paper menus and my husband and I could not pull it up our phone so it'd be nice to have a few paper ones for the tech challenged. We'll definitely be back to Nami Kaze! read more

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First time at Nami Kaze Ritchie provided awesome customer service I got the following items by recommendations and was very happy Beer Batter Auction Fish With French Fries, House Remoulade No Ka Oi Options. Lemon-lime Most definitely will be back read more

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Well well well, where do we start........ I guess the obvious, food was delicious!!! We went with a group of 11 of us. For the most part a bunch of order the Peoples Choice (Ginger Fried Chicken and poke-pick a style from multiple options), honey walnut shrimp waffle, summer berry salad, egg plant salad, Yokosuka Roll (tempura unagi, spicy ahi, egg), Ahi Tsukune Loco Moco, and desserts. Everyone was very happy with their meals. Wanted to try something new, so went with the Ahi Tsukune Loco Moco (albeit I orde reg loco Mocos all the time haha) and boy it didnt disappoint. The ahi patty (mound) was packed with flavor with bits of green onion and carrots. It was moist with a kick of herb-ationous, sweet kick of teri, and an umami bomb. Mix up the egg and sauce gravy mix and oh boy - BROKE DA MOUTH!!! It's luscious, rich, and sweet and when added to a bite of rice or ahi or even the garlic chicken. Winnnnnnnaaaahhhhhh! Now I must point out of you aren't a fan of what could be seen as runny and the glorious egg yolk, steer clear of this haha (yes you scrambled egg on loco moco peeps, haha). The restraint decor is hip and fancy. The atmosphere is upbeat with sounds of the kitchen and some music bumping in the background. For a group of 11 and a pretty packed restaurant, our orders came out pretty quick. Probably because there is an army in the kitchen. Then add to that a waiter who know the menu, patient, and very attentive. All around gray family lunch, and we will be back again to try other food from here!!! read more

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Brunch at Nami Kaze was amazing. You can go anywhere and have an omelet. But, Where can you go and have your eggs steamed and topped with Mentaiko and Ikura Zuke? Nami Kaze. Where can you go and have your sous vide eggs served in a bowl of hollandaise sauce used for dipping your shrimp toast into? Nami Kaze. Where can you go to have a thick ʻahi patty with sous vide (my new word for the day) eggs and ankake sauce on rice? Nami Kaze. These are just a few of the original items on their menu. I admire a chef that thinks outside the box and creates these new combinations with different flavors. Great job! We also tried all 3 Toasts that was offered. The toast with Smoked ʻAhi Pickled Onion was our favorite. The Cured Salmon was in 2nd place and the Zucchini Avocado was 3rd. Didn't really care for the zucchini avocado one. Dad couldn't stop raving about how fresh the ʻahi sashimi was. While I raved about the wasabi being freshly grated. big plus in my book. Props to our waiter who, along with the servers, explained each dish as it was served. I cant remember his name because it was a hard name to remember. I do know it was an Aztec name. Mahalo bro. you were great. Already, with little convincing, got another group together to do another brunch in December. See you then. read more

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Everything was delicious. Went for dinner with friends. Izakaya style dishes, good for sharing. Recommend making reservations, this place gets busy. I recommend trying everything we ordered. Black cod- soft flaky fish. Sauce went really well with it. This would be good with rice (need to order on side) Hamachi roll: refreshing with the yuzu Spider roll: big soft shell crab Summer roll: the roll was okay, it was made really loose so it fell apart easily, the sauce was delicious. Tomato (cold): refreshing and the flavors went well together Lobster: made similar to escargo. Came with 6 balls of lobster. The sauce on top was very tasty and the breed was soft and went well with the sauce and butter. However, sauce over powers the taste of the lobster l.But I would still recommend. I ordered a drink called Benny Blanco with tequila and mezcal (forgot to take picture). It was okay, a little sweeter than I expected. Super chill environment. Open kitchen, so it was nice seeing the kitchen staff prepare the food. Staff was really nice. Parking was easy with different lot options. Right across from Nico's. read more

The food is great! Especially the ulu dishes. To be honest, there does seem to be more fish and veggie dishes than beef and pork. I don't mind. I'm good with veggies. Service has always been great and the place is clean. It can get a little loud but not unbearable. read more

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A different, izakaya experience offering interesting dishes and unique approach. Important, even if they call this an izakaya, other than offering sushi and sashimi, the food is NOT Japanese rather a Neighbor Island interpretation of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. There is something about the flavors of the dishes that isn't quite "Honolulu" (ie a fluffier tempura coating on the soft shell crab used for the spider roll). Tip: The menu is designed so guests who want to order a bunch of small dishes in waves to share can do so but those wanting a more traditional dining approach can easily create a coursed meal with larger dishes serving as a standalone entree. Straight to the food: Good: - Corn beignet - Sweet curry flavored crisp corn puffs with Kewpie mayo, what's not to like? Easily the best dish. OK: - Hamachi crudo - Correct but dry. It needed more citrus juice or more seasoned oil to bring it to life. - Ahi tartare - A nice blend of flavors including ume (pickled plum) but difficult to eat because of the microgreens atop and the odd shapes of the shrimp chips. Strange: - Spider roll is different. The tempura soft shell crab is almost fluffy with a much thicker than expected batter and while the choice to use avocado in the roll is a good one, the other flavors don't come together. Different: - Branzino - Scored to the bone, deep fried hard (well done plus). Chewy. It needed the accompanying tomato salad just to add any kind of moisture. A waste of a delicate fish. Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining: - Lobster chawanmushi - "It's supposed to be watery". BS! This is not supposed to be a soup. Bizarre ordering system. QR code takes you to toasttab? This is a restaurant, come to my table, answer my questions about the food and take my order. OK selection of libations. Typical Hawaii markup. No slight to the James Beard foundation that considered this place for an award but I don't get it. read more

They didn't disappoint with their dinner menu so I was happy to check them out for brunch! They have a shared lot with Nico's so there is plenty parking. Inside has good ambiance and lots of space. I would try make reservations in advance if you don't want to wait to long. Our server was great and really knowledgeable about the dishes. Their omelettes are very unique and delicious. My favorite has to be the lilikoi pancakes they were soo yummy. The portions were good and everything was so flavorful. Would definitely come back! read more

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Went for birthday dinner and my Godddd. We've been to a lot of fancy Asian fusion places, but this place was just as good if not better than those upscale places. For the price that you pay here you really get more than you ask for. Every single dish was a work of art, and the flavors were so clearly defined in each dish. I loved it so much I want to keep coming back. Every single dish was a surprise, but damn it was just so freakin' good. For the price point it's beyond worth it. Waiter was very helpful, but majority of everything is done with QR Code menu. Definitely makes it easier on the wait help. Checkout was easy, just make sure you bring a phone otherwise I am not sure how else you can order your food LOL read more

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I had heard mixed reviews about this place so I took my sweet time coming. Anna F suggested a meetup here for Sunday brunch so I figured it was time ... and was absolutely delighted with the experience. First, I didn't realize they're right across from Nico's, for some reason I thought they were downtown/Chinatown area. Because we came when they opened at 9 am, we had our pick of parking. My friend said there's parking in back of Nami Kaze but the gravel lot in front of Nico's was wide open. It's a very unassuming entrance so I was surprised by how spacious and airy the dining room is. There's counter seating, some booths, high tops, and even a private room that can hold up tp 24. Service was top notch, with great pacing from our server, and the food matched the service. We had the. Coconut French Toast, which had so much going on it shouldn't have worked but it absolutely did. Love the coconut tapioca, which I could've eaten by itself. We split that as well as the People's Choice, which offers a combo meal of poke and and ginger fried chicken. It was a little pedestrian visually compared to the French toast but tasted fantastic. Such a great dining experience, will be coming back to try dinner! read more

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Amazing!!! We came here after the night market and I was just amazed. Must get the cold tofu with the smoked tomatoes. Everything we ate was excellent with attention to every taste bud. We sat at the bar and both bartenders were so sweet and helpful in our ordering. The ambiance is so relaxing and we loved the open kitchen concept. I 10/10 recommend this spot if you haven't tried it yet. We want to go back for a full dinner experience and not just pupu style. We are impressed and will go back. read more

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Great food for brunch! We got mimosas to start and shared our food since we wanted to try everything. They changed their menu since I've last been here for brunch but we got a couple of rolls, the shrimp eggs Benedict, and Lilikoi pancakes. The sushi rolls are always so good, they have the perfect fish to rice ratio and the lilikoi pancakes were also a hit. The eggs Benedict was a different take on a classic which was still good but definitely different. More of a toasted sandwich with a dip vibe. Over all good was super tasty and service was great! read more

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I finally got around to trying Nami Kaze for dinner and had a very satisfying experience. My favorite thing about this restaurant is that it suits my dining style 100%. I am the kind of person who wants to get in, get my food fast, enjoy it for as long as I need to, and then LEAVE, all the while avoiding human interaction as much as possible. #shy That being said, if you are looking for a traditional restaurant ordering experience, Name Kaze might not be your cup of tea. The menu is accessed through a QR code by default, and the bill can be paid through the same website. I found it super convenient, and there's even the option to split the check based on groups at the table. On to the food, we ordered a variety of items that was more heavy on small plates than large entrees. Many of the recs from our server coincided with what I was already planning on getting. Some of my favorites: Cold eggplant - The eggplant absorbs so much of the savory dashi. Wasabi oil daikon strings on top is the most innovative way I've ever had wasabi. Corn Beignets - Super fluffy and delicious, came out piping hot. Hamachi Crudo - Can never go wrong with this dish but the sauce on this one was so savory and garlicky. I liked the pairing of grapefruit on top. My only regret was not coming with a larger group, because there were so many other items I wanted to try. I will be back for sure and for brunch too! read more

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Had to check out this trendy place that's everyone's talking about and dinning at. Let me say first of all I highly recommend making a reservation. I got there about 10:15am and they open at 10:00am we checked in and we had to wait for a table . It wasn't to long just under 10mins , but I thought we would be ok considering they just opened. My sister ordered their Salmon Teishoku she said it was good but little salty . My brother in law ordered their Avocado toast he said he will order it again next time . I had their Fish and chip made with fresh Ahi belly over a bed of fries . My dish was ok but as you know ahi belly is on the oily side so it didn't go well with the battered. It was moist and the batter didn't hold well when I cut into it. The highlight dish of the afternoon was the soft shell crab that was very delicious with ponzu dipping sauce along with namasu. We also shared the Shrimp and waffles also The Cat sushi roll. We was so full already that we didn't even eat the sushi roll. The sushi roll consists of crab, Lobster , Shrimp tempura and avacados. The waffle and shrimp was different the shrimp was nice and crispy and the waffles was prepared perfectly. The only thing I didn't like was this place you need to order everything through your phone . If your like me not to Tech Savvy it was kinda hard. I ask our waiter if we could order through him instead but he replied we can but actually it's better and more efficient if we did it ourselves. So step # 1 you need to scan the QR code that they supply. Step #2 place your order . Step#3 review your order . Step#4 send your order to the kitchen . Remember gang this will be the first steps in replacing humans lol! Overall my rating is based on prices, service, taste, quality all 4 Stars Support local read more

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Finally got to try this place. My coworker told me about this restaurant and she's a foodie, so I trust her recommendations. First of all, I love how easy parking is. There's plenty places to park at. Back to the restaurant and their service, I made reservations online and on Sunday, they called me to confirm my reservations. I love it, east and no hassle at all. When my friend and I got there, we just told them we had reservations and got seated right away, and I loved how the host told us where the bathroom was before walking us to our table. You scan the menu using a QR code and I love how we can order through our phones. Makes it easier to split the bill (if you are splitting). Moving on to the good part -- the food! We ordered: * Ahi Tsukune Loco Moco -- so delicious! Especially with the gravy, it makes it so much better. Very savoury! * Negi Ham-mah -- I love anything torched! So this one's a must try! * Hamachi Crudo -- very fresh and I loved the ponzu with it! I forgot what drink I got but I remember it was something with thyme. Good but the thyme was very overpowering. I gotta take hubby here next time, when I told him I made reservations here for 2, he thought it was for me and him! Haha read more

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My wife and I have tried to dine at Nami Kaze before but left because it was too crowded. We looked at the menu and thought it was a little expensive for us for lunch. I finally got the chance to eat there meeting my cousin for lunch. We sat in a booth and the service was immediate. Each meal comes with an appetizer, salad, entree and desert. you have your choice of salad and entree. I opted for the ahi belly fish and chips and my cousin chose the ban mi French dip. We got a gyoza served for our appetizer and we both chose the tofu watercress salad. The gyoza was good, not great, but the watercress salad was delicious, the smooth tofu melts into the dressing and the watercress gives it a nice crunch. The ahi belly was superb, good batter and moist fish. My cousin said that he really enjoyed his ban mi. The dessert was a little piece of cake with whipped topping. What liked about the cakes was that it wasn't too sweet. The price of the meals were $45 each and with a coffee and an iced tea the bill came out to $100 plus 20% tip. What got me was a 3% charge for using my charge card. I can see getting this charge if my cost was minimal but this is the first time I got charged a serve fee after spending $100. Good food but not in my normal lunch budget. read more

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1/25/25 New Item A bowl of Plump Juicy Clams w Natto! Natto lovers There's at least a tray full of medium size beans Comes w a bun that reminds me of Portuguese Sweet Bread great for soaking up that delicious broth My better half who "Turns her nose up at natto" really enjoyed herself... Wow! read more

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There's a small parking lot across the street. We ordered the Hapa Bay People's Choice, Charred Sake, and a Black Cod. The Hapa Bay People's Choice was pretty good. It had a small side rice bowl, potato salad, and house pickles. The rice bowl was well-seasoned and delicious with the ahi poke. The Charred Sake Sushi Roll was delicious as well. My favorite was the Black Cod, it was soooo good and flavorful. The first bite was amazing. I loved every dish here! Recommendation(s): - Black Cod - Charred Sake Sushi Roll - Hapa Bay Poke People's Choice Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Small parking lot across the stress - Restrooms available read more

Nami Kaze is a clean and spacious restaurant for groups looking to share izakaya together with tech that is millennial forward-a QR code is accessible to view the menu and you are able to split the cost this way as well. While the food presentation and taste were equal parts aesthetically pleasing and tasty, my main gripe is that ordering through the QR code was meant to be a seamless experience, but this was the reason we had to speak with our server for clarification. Someone in our group had accidentally pressed the submit button, so we were unsure if everything in the cart had gone through because our screens were now blank. I would imagine for an older crowd ordering and paying via a QR code could be a headache. Because it is izakaya style, don't expect to be filled by the food from a first round of eating so the cost to ratio is definitely not going to be there. Some favorites of mine were the house bread (similar to Japanese milk bread which can be so addicting!), Kanpachi, Spider Roll, Hamachi Roll, and Lilikoi Spitzer! read more

Nami Kaze - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Been here a couple times since they opened but strangely enough, I have been here 2 times in 1 week. I do like that they went back to the old school way of having a paper menu. Upon entering, the host was pleasant and inviting. I waited no more than a couple minutes before being seated to a booth. I had mixed reviews before but within minutes the waiter came around to introduce himself. I actually asked for water and he came back asking if I wanted ice or no ice. I was impressed since most times I have to tell them myself after they bring the water. The first I was here just for a couple bites before a meeting. The eggplant (cold) was one of my favorites. The salmon dip was amazing consider I only eat salmon on rare occasions since I dont like fishy. The second time I came, it was for there Sake Pairing dinner. This I thought was amazing as the portions were plenty (maybe too much for me) and the food had good flavor. It might have been the start of of many events to come as Chef Jason did come around, his wife and plenty of staff. What a treat.... the desserts are amazing! This was almost like a lemon dessert with pieces of crust I would go back for on any day. I think this could be a little secret place to hang out for some happy hour drinks, some pupus and some drinks. read more

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I'll start off by saying I'd give my cocktail the Ume shiso chu-hi and the lukki lemon dessert five stars. The drink was so delicious I went to marukai right after and hope to copy it lol. As for the aptly named lukki lemon, you are very lucky if you're eating this! It's tart with just the right amount of sweetness, and so refreshing and delightful. The pie crust yum, everything just worked so well! Service also five stars. Our waiter was personable and nothing short of perfect. I just wished the food wowed me. I love taking a bite and going OMG. But the chicken was average, my mom said that my Japanese potato salad is better. The beef cheek was very tender but the miso sauce needs work. I thought the mushroom gyoza filling was too salty. My son on the other hand loved it, which makes sense. Sorry I have a theory that men and women's taste buds are different. There were a lot of guys in the kitchen lol. The fish and chips were great and fresh. And the brandade super nice, I could snack on that all day. Cool with the ulu (breadfruit) in lieu or in combination w potatoes. All in all, I'd love to go back to try more of the menu. And definitely for cocktails and dessert:) read more

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