Order the $16 Lunch Bento Box 100% worth every bite Spicy Tuna was my favorite. Purple rice so yummy!! Spicy Chicken - also very good!! Great paired with the mandu. Staff greeted and sushi chef gave a big smile when I came in to pick up the To Go order. Parking is private parking lot, plenty of space!! read more

Nami-Korean Kitchen & Sushi - $16 Lunch Bento Box + Miso Soup - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My apologies to Kevin and his staff for this long-overdue review. I have been dining at Nami for quite some time, and every visit has been a wonderful experience. Kevin consistently greets me with genuine courtesy and warmth, and his staff always takes excellent care of me, my family, and the guests I have introduced to the restaurant. The food I have had has consistently been of high quality. As someone of Asian heritage who has traveled extensively throughout Asia, I feel confident saying that Nami's cuisine is both delicious and impressively authentic. I have also never been disappointed by the quality, freshness, or variety of the sashimi. Whenever I ask Kevin to select and slice whatever he feels is best that day, he always delivers an exceptional assortment. I rarely write reviews unless I feel they are truly deserved. In Nami's case, this review is sincere and long overdue. Kevin and his team have created a restaurant that is worthy of recognition, and I wholeheartedly recommend it. read more

Tried to lunch at Fry Bread House but they were closed because of refrigeration issues. Found this on Yelp and really liked it! Started with chili garlic edamame and had to order another just regular as the first item was way too spicy for my wife (even though we asked server Frank to not make it too spicy). Had the combo of large Asahi and mixed tempura. Don't think we'd order the tempura again. Had a shrimp, 2 pieces of rectangular calamari, a potato chip-like sweet potato, and a slice of acorn squash. Was lower priced because it was with the beer, but at $9.99 regular price - pretty pricey for what you got. Also wasn't that great of tempura. Seemed more breaded than tempura-battered. Did a sushi bento box. Cucumber salad more tangy than sweet (good). Yellowtail roll and spicy tuna both substantial. The yellowtail was a solid piece, not the chopped up kind you often get. Both rolls were encased in tasty purple rice. White tuna sashimi slices (3) were large and buttery. Service was great and the interior is clean and attractive. We look forward to a return visit! read more

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Small but a great store. It had a couple things that I needed and I was so happy about that. The honor was so sweet and kind and I wish her the best of success. I WOULD RECOMMEND read more

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Our new favorite spot. We've been a handful of times now. The sushi is so good. You're not going to find a bunch of rolls with cream cheese or tempura style like most sushi places. The rolls and sashimi are so flavorful on their own. We've also tried their ramen which is also delicious. Service is always on point and the ambiance is great. They also have a mini market a few doors down. I've seen a few restaurants come and go at this location. I have a feeling this place will be around for a long time. read more

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Nami Korean Kitchen & Sushi 19401 N Cave Creek Rd Ste Suite 15-17, Phoenix I was in the West Valley again for a commercial and decided to stop by Nami Korean Kitchen & Sushi after searching for a place to try ssam bap. This was my first visit, and overall I was glad to find a Korean restaurant this far north. One of the biggest positives was the value. They offer a one-person ssam bap for $23, while many other Korean restaurants only serve it for two people at prices over $42. Since I usually eat lunch alone, that was a big plus for me. The staff was also very friendly, and the lettuce was impressively fresh. That said, there were a few downsides. The pork belly was not cooked quite right, though I understand that can happen. The rice was also a little mushy, and the banchan, or side dishes, were somewhat limited. I wouldn't give this visit top marks, but I'm still happy I found a Korean restaurant in this area. I'd like to go back and try their kimchi stew next time. read more

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Favorite korean place in Phoenix, and great that it's in north Phoenix! Came in for Thursday dinner and it was nearly all full but we were able to get a seat right away. Glad they're doing well Chad, our server, was attentive, kind, and funny. Great service! Got the over the rainbow roll, tteok bokki, chun cheon chicken galbi, ossam bulgogi. - roll had tasty purple rice and fresh fish! Not fishy at all - tteok bokki had a little spice and loved how soft but chewy the tteok was. Even after taking it to go and reheating it, the tteok was nice and soft and chewy - chun cheon chicken galbi - great flavor without being salty. Asked for extra veggies and they were cooked perfectly so there was a crunch. Chicken is sooo tender read more

My family and I had such a lovely dinner! We ordered edamame, miso soup, beef bulgogi, the salmon collarbone, salmon kiwi and Hanny roll. Everything was so flavorful. The server was so nice and attentive. My family agreed by the end of the meal that we want to come back again! read more

Nami-Korean Kitchen & Sushi - Salmon Kiwi (5 Pieces), Hanny Roll, Salmon Kama - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

They had the best veggie rolls! As someone who likes sushi but can't eat fish ;( there veggie rolls were amazing!

This place is a hidden gem! The sushi and Korean dishes are fresh, delicious, and packed with flavor. Their happy hour offers amazing value, making it easy to enjoy a great meal without breaking the bank. Service is fast and friendly, and even my takeout order was packaged beautifully with great attention to detail. The restaurant itself is large, clean, and spacious, with plenty of seating. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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I have been here 3x. The first time we were the only ones here and I was wary. I was amazed by the quality and variety of fish that I can't find elsewhere. When I returned I tried more variety , WOW! I am blown away. The king salmon, and white tuna are my favorite. They have sea bass, toro, Japanese wagyu, and more !! Everything being of the highest quality. I am a sushi snob, have tried many many places. I'm telling you the quality is noticeable. Try for yourself!! The third time I decided this is a new staple of mine and replacing the sushi place I have frequented for 5 years .... read more

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Hands down one of my favorite hidden gems in the valley! The food is so delish, the service is great, it's cozy inside and never too busy! I imagine they're only going to get more busy as time passes - and they totally deserve it! Japanese-Korean fusion! Here you can get sushi and different Korean plates. We've gone twice now and it hasn't disappointed! Highly recommend the Osam Bulgogi & the "White Tuna Mango" roll! That was such a unique roll with the rice crunch! We loved it! Everything you want in a roll with a nice texture and we couldn't stop talking about it! So good! The owners were there also checking on everyone - just an overall great (and super clean) environment! My husband, daughter & I are huge fans! read more

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It's nice to have the variety of Korean food and sushi. Love the purple rice used for sushi. Service is very good. The ambience gave club like vibes. read more

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Our new favorite Sushi place Great selection Great service Great prices Bonus shop next door to order Korean food, snacks, beer and more. Nami has a wonderful menu of Sushi and amazing Korean dishes. So much food! They have some great unique Sushi rolls found only here and some of the favorites too. As for some fantastic Korean dishes ... they have them for sure. A large selection of usual Sushi restaurant beers and some unique Korean beers too. Next door is a store owned by the restaurant, selling snacks, candy, food and beers from Korea too. Love this place read more

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Another Yelp win! I came here because of the amazing reviews and was highly impressed! I was dining alone, so I sat at the sushi bar. Inside was clean, and the staff was welcoming. My server was busy, and I believe it was the only server that night, but we did a great job and even made suggestions, as it was my first time dining here. I got the roll with mango, tempura shrimp, tuna, salmon, and truffle sauce. I don't like eel or eel sauce, so I asked my server to leave that off. My roll was plenty for one person, but I wanted to try something else, so I also got the dumplings, which were also quite good. I actually got them steamed, but I'm not a big fan of fried food. I love the purple rice and sushi combo! I am such a picky sushi eater, but this sushi is definitely a 9/10 for me, so I'm giving this place five stars, and I would definitely return. read more

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Definitely have to say the Chicken Karaage with the sauce was so good. Tteok Man Du Guk was amazing the broth was so good. The Service was excellent food came out pretty fast. There wasn't allot of people when we came in so we got the restaurant pretty much to ourselves. It's a nice clean open space. I definitely red to come try more food cause everything was so good. read more

Nami-Korean Kitchen & Sushi - Chicken Karaage - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Very open and large dining area. They have several televisions that were showing a baseball game during our lunch. Each of the tables had wine glasses. There is a pretty large menu and prices are pretty reasonable. For our first visit we stuck to sushi rolls and ordered a Philly roll, White Horse, Over the Rainbow and Unagi eel roll. The rolls are made with black rice and once added to water the rice turns purple. You learn something new every day. We first noticed the sushi was sliced into much smaller pieces which I really appreciated. The black rice seemed to have a different texture than white rice and not as starchy. I really enjoyed the black rice. Overall the rolls were very good and the options were unique. The menu offers rolls that we have never seen before. Most of the diners were eating Korean dishes so that will be for another visit. read more

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Nami nami la galbi and kim chee stew. Yum we showed up 20 min before closing and wait staff was still chirpy. Nice always clean dining area. read more

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We've never had Korean but love trying new types of food and my husband made the right choice when he picked Nami for our dinner date tonight. They honestly knocked it out of the park!! I'm a pretty good cook so we're hard to satisfy much less impress when eating out. We had the Spicy Edamame which I would give a spice level of 4 on a scale of 1-5. I'm honestly not a fan of edamame but my husband is so we have it often enough and this is the best I've had. My husband ordered Bibimbap and he enjoyed it. It's a super unique dish. I had the Chicken Dak and it was AMAZING!! Our server Frank was great. Nice portion sizes and reasonably priced. We will absolutely be back! read more

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Unbelievable, I've ordered from here twice and am obsessed. The sushi is fresh and so delicious, the purple rice they use is delicious! We usually order takeout, which is always fast and the order is accurate. I can't wait to dine in sometime when I have time to. read more

Awesome place, great sushi. We had a wonderful server, Christin. She was friendly, quick and efficient. Will be back again!

When I say I devoured this, I mean it. Tucked in North Phoenix, Nami Korean Kitchen & Sushi is a hidden gem that totally exceeded my expectations. I ordered: * Korean Fried Chicken: crispy, flavorful, and addictive * Cutie Pie Roll: fresh, playful, and perfectly balanced * Bulgogi that literally melted in my mouth * White Horse Roll: unique and beautifully plated * Choya Plum Wine: light, sweet, and the perfect pairing * Tempura Cheesecake: yes, I ended with this and have zero regrets The service was friendly, the vibe was relaxed, and every single dish was a hit. Would I go back? Already planning my next visit. If you're in North Phoenix, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Your taste buds will thank you too. read more

Nami-Korean Kitchen & Sushi - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I had been craving both sushi and Korean food for a while now and I was in the area recently for an appointment and decided to give this place a try afterwards. After looking over the menu, we decided to order the pork mandu, grilled mackerel, L.A. Galbi, kimchi fried rice, deaji bulgogi, salmon skin roll, spicy scallop nigiri, salmon lover roll, cave creek roll, white mango roll, and a baked scallop roll. Out of all the dishes we ordered, our top three favorites were the L.A. galbi, deaji bulgogi, and the white mango roll. Surprisingly, the rolls for us were a hit or a miss. The white mango roll, the roll I was most skeptical about trying ended up being my favorite of the rolls. I'm not a big tuna person but I love mango, so I had to try it, and it ended up being really light and refreshing! On the other hand, the rolls that we were most familiar with ended up being our least favorite. What I really appreciated about this place besides them having both Korean dishes and sushi on their menu was how creative and diverse their rolls were! Overall, service was fast and friendly. The ambiance is comfortably casual, with lots of seating options available. The interior was considerably more spacious than we had assumed from the outside. I would consider this spot family friendly, but at the same time also good for a date or a meal out with a group of friends. read more

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Delicious sushi, tasty chicken karage, plenty of soju and korean beers, and great owners!

I was excited for Nami based on the great reviews. Tried 2 sashimi appetizers and both were decent but not Sushi Samba or Roka Akor level. For the sushi rolls, I tried 2. The Nami roll had this special Nami sauce that is the chef's work of art supposedly, but I'd never have it again. It was like a weird mayo. The mango sauce roll was much better and worth ordering. Our server was 5 star for sure...but with above average food, could only bring the score up to a 4. read more

Grab their lunch bento box here. For $15 it's an incredible value! Everything is fresh and good portion size. read more

Nami-Korean Kitchen & Sushi - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've been wanting a cheaper sushi spot that has decent sushi for a while now since I keep running too bad spots and I finally found a spot to come to now their pricing is pretty good for good sushi. It's not like the best sushi you'll ever have but it's really good for the price. And they really keep it clean in this business. My only con about my Nigiri was that two of the five pieces were a bit lukewarm but possibly could be because I came in 20 minutes after they had opened prob stuff wasn't ready yet and up to temp the japchae was good as well for sure lots of ingredients and a hearty amount a bit lacking in seasoning but I'd eat that any day you barely notice , cucumber salad amazinnnng here perfectly cut thin as heck letting the juice soak in and omg so good love this place I'll def be coming back to try the other items on the menu and more nigiri read more

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My go-to weeknight sushi gem! This place is hands down one of my favorite hidden spots for sushi during the week. From the moment you walk in, the staff is incredibly welcoming and attentive. The sushi chefs are front and center, crafting some of the freshest, most flavorful sushi I've had outside of Japan. The White Mango Roll with purple rice and crispy rice on the outside is absolutely to die for. Their happy hour combo is such a steal, you get an appetizer, a main dish, and your choice of beer or soju. The sushi is seriously top-tier, but the beef bulgogi and mandu (Korean dumplings) also hit the spot. I'm a big bulgogi fan, and pairing it with soju and beer? Heaven. The ambience is casual, relaxed, and kid-friendly, which makes it an easy spot for both date nights and family dinners. We originally found this place by accident while celebrating a birthday with a group, and now everyone is hooked. It was so good I even brought my family visiting from Florida and they were completely blown away. Pro tip: check out their seasonal specials. I once had a salmon and kiwi dish with a light yuzu sauce that was fresh, summery, and full of flavor without being too heavy. Total eye-catcher. Honestly, I almost didn't want to post this review because I want to keep this gem all to myself. It's already popular, but if you can sneak in on a weekday no lines, no wait, you'll see why I'm obsessed. read more

Nami-Korean Kitchen & Sushi - White Mango Roll - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Sooo at first glance I saw this was a Korean restaurant, but boy oh boy do they have amazing sushi. I would honestly just come back for the specialty rolls they were truly crafted with a wise hand. I also got a tteok bokki but It wasn't my most favorite thing, the sushi definitely surpassed it in ranking. The service was great people were very fast and efficient and nice. There was a lot of seating as well, and good aura I'd definitely come back. read more

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Amazing good. Kevin treated us great. Showed up at 8:35pm on a Thursday, 10 min before last call and they took great care of us! White mango roll, Las Vegas and kizami toro roll were our favorites ! Will be back when we are back in town read more

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There's a reason this place has 5 stars on Yelp. The food is spectacular. I was a little hesitant about ordering sushi at a place advertising itself as Korean, but they did a great job on their purple rice rolls; my daughter and I polished off the Crunch Garlic roll and followed it up with two Phili rolls (I would have been satisfied after one, but the toddler kept going). My husband went for the Korean side and ordered the L.A. Galbi, which came with delicious Korean side veggies that I happily stole. If we lived closer, we'd be hitting this place up on a very frequent basis. Probably good for our pocket books that we live a little farther away. ;) read more

Great food, excellent service, nice inside. Had sushi and a beef plate. Would recommend. Great happy hour!

Went in at 5Pm on Thursday July 2nd - no wait! chose our table, ordered our food and everything was excellent. We ordered Bibimbap, yellowtail sushi, white tuna sushi, salmon roe, salmon sushi...great quality. Loved that sushi does not have a ton of rice. just the right size for a bite. Fast, Efficient, great quality, casual, TVs on the walls, reasonable price.... kind of hidden in a shopping center that is slightly old and run down. But inside, it is clean, new furniture, etc. We will definitely be back! didn't take pictures - we devoured it all too fast! read more

Just okay. Had mandu and bulgogi. Door dashed it to my house just a few minutes away. Bulgogi flavor and sauce tasted watered down.

Arrived shortly before the dinner rush on a Saturday night. We were seated quickly and given time to peruse the menu. The food here is delicious. We ordered spicy garlic edamame, mandu, LA galbi, and some rolls. We left nothing behind because the food was all around delicious. The restaurant is pretty decently sized so one does not feel crammed in there, plenty of space. The staff was efficient and the manager stopped by our table to ask how we were enjoying our meal. It might create a bit more ambience to dim the lights slightly as the sun goes down. It felt too bright in there after sunset. Unrelated to the food: If you park in the row immediately in front of the restaurant, be aware that it will be a tight left to exit that row. Don't let that deter you, this gem is definitely worth a visit. read more

My girlfriend and I looked online for a new sushi place to try for Valentines Day. We decided on this one based on the reviews. We were greeted and seated very fast. They were very nice and we had our food quickly. The interior of the place was clean, warm and welcoming. The food was amazing. Some of the best sushi I've had in my 4 years living in Phoenix. We were also greeted by a woman who looked to maybe be the manager and she was just checking on our food and if we needed anything and was very pleasant. She was doing this at every table and it just felt as if they cared about giving an incredible experience with incredible food as well as their customers. Very happy with this place and will definitely be returning. read more

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Highly recommend this authentic Korean restaurant. Although it doesn't have the tabletop grills for Korean bbq, this place more than makes up for it with high-quality well-priced traditional fare. Banchan (side dishes) are the mark of a good kitchen, and Nami's kimchi and assorted sides are just like a home cooked meal. Must try both the mul naengmyun and the bibim naengmyun. Kalbi is well marinated and prepared with just the right amount of char. Reservations can be made, and I feel like word is getting out that this place is legit, so I would make a ressie if I were you. For anyone living in north Phoenix, give this place a try. You won't be sorry, and you'll probably bring friends along next time! read more

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Great Korean food in North Phoenix. We were craving for a hot soondubu on a rainy day and didn't feel like driving to East Valley. This place had perfect seafood soondubu and I also tried the hot stone bibimbap, yellowtail lover roll, and hamachi kama. The bulgogi and the sauce for the bibimbap were great. The yellowtail in both the roll and the kama was pretty good quality (it's usually hit or miss for yellowtail in AZ). They gave us 4 different banchan including my fave, the fish cakes. Place is clean and seems to be getting good business, and service is great. And you know it's a good korean restaurant when all the dinnerware is metal haha. Seems like they have a Korean grocery store opening next door by same name/owner, coming sometime Feb 2025. Will def check it out later read more

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Good food, friendly service, clean environment. I went to lunch. I'll go back again for another meal. read more

Really great spot near my house! The staff was very friendly and the vibe was chill even though it was pretty busy. We didn't have to wait too long to be seated, and they took our order quickly. The food also came out in a reasonable amount of time considering how packed it was. My ramen was delicious and really flavorful, and the roll we ordered was also very tasty. Another cool thing is that there's a small market in the same plaza with treats and snacks. I noticed the host called someone to let them know their table was ready while they were shopping there, which I thought was such a great idea if you're waiting for a seat. Overall, great food, friendly service, and a nice atmosphere. I'd definitely come back! read more