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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Really good sushi and wonderful atmosphere service was very attentive. Food is very fresh and well-made would highly recommend for a Korean or even pseudo Japanese place to come to. read more

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

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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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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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

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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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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High quality fish, lots of sushi options and Korean options with authentic Korean flavors. Tried the Yellowtail lovers roll, spicy scallop hand roll, salmon hand roll and a beef sundubu. Amazing service as well! read more

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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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

We come to Nami every week on a day we don't have time to cook. Sashimi salad and salmon Kama are our favorite. We love the fresh, big chunk of sashimi in the salad and the sauce is special - refreshing and flavorful. Also, they have the best salmon collar I've had and I have high standards. The chef cook it to perfection, and only once out of 30 times it was slightly overcooked. My kid also loves it. Their special rolls are interesting. Tootsy roll and mango roll are our favorite and the rainbow roll is our go-to. They never disappoint us. The ambiance is great. They are spacious and have long tables for big groups. Service is amazing every time. They remember our favorite items, haha. They are very nice and hardworking staff members. What also makes them stand out is their very reasonable price. This makes a weekly meal at Nami affordable. I hope they keep doing amazing job! Especially their fresh ingredients - one of the key reasons why we always come back, other than the salmon collar. read more

The food was absolutely phenomenal!! So fresh. The presentation was incredible. Our server Julia W made sure we had excellent service. Nice quiet chill vibes inside. Made for a really nice dinner. My mother really enjoyed her miso chicken ramen as well. 20/10 we definitely will be back. 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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Nami? No, more like yummy! I called to see if they made a traditional dish that Koreans eat during the New Year called ddukguk. It's not on their menu but I figured it was worth a shot. They didn't have it. Imagine my surprise when the owner called me back and offered to make it for me. The broth was fantastic, with perfectly seasoned bulgogi, perfectly textured ddukguk, dried seafood, beautiful strips of fried egg, with a hint of sesame oil. I hope he makes this a regular item because it really made me happy. What a great way to "age up". His wait staff was excellent! Incredibly attentive and prompt. The ambiance was romantic. Plenty of seating and impeccably clean. And the owner was kind enough to reserve my husband and me a table with some lovely flowers in a vase. If you've never had Korean food or want to introduce your friends to it, this is the place to do it. The price point was great, too. Not too expensive so definitely a wonderful choice for college kids, date night, or lunch. The food is definitely friendlier to an American palate while still maintaining its authenticity. And their sushi menu is pretty extensive, too. We had the unagi roll and a California roll. They use black rice which was a nice surprise. My husband and I usually drive one hour away to a place in Mesa but this place is only 3 miles from my house. After a long work week, it was so nice to go somewhere closer to us. read more

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We've driven by Nami Korean Kitchen & Sushi a few times and finally decided to check it out. It's a pretty spacious place, so I can imagine it being a good spot for a private party or a bigger group. They have a big menu with lots of sushi rolls and Korean dishes. We wanted to try everything, but since it was just the two of us, we picked a few random dishes. The presentation of the food was really nice, but the taste was just okay--not amazing, but not bad either. Our server was super friendly, and the food came out pretty quickly. Overall, it was a good experience. We'd probably come back to try more items next time, especially with a bigger group to share different dishes. read more

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Korean food is one of my all time favorites, so I was really happy I got to try Nami. The service was great and it was pretty good Korean food, in an area of town where that's not as easy to find. The main reason I came here was for the Chun Cheon Dak-Galbi. That's one of my favorite dishes and hard to find in Arizona. It was pretty good here, but unfortunately nothing like I used to get in Korea, particularly in 춘천. I think that's to be expected though. I'm still happy that they have it as an option. The edamame was also good and I loved that it had a kick to it. I can't wait to come back and eat my way through the rest of the menu. read more

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Food is fantastic here. Very fresh sushi and I love the purple rice that they use. The waiters are all pretty friendly. I recommend trying the kizami wasabi with your sushi, it's like a pickled wasabi and it's really yummy. The restaurant is spacious and clean with a good view of all the fresh fish they use. Will be coming back to try more of the hot items. The kimchi stew and rose tteokbokki I tried were both great. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was great! I'm gluten free and they came and talked to me at the table about how they could modify the menu for me. They also have Japanese Wagyu sushi which I love and haven't had since I was in Japan. I'm so happy we found this place and will definitely be back! read more

A friend and I have been trying different restaurants that we haven't been to before that are located between our homes. This has been on our list clue a while and we finally made it happen last night. It is tucked away in a strip mall corner and it was a pretty quiet Monday night. We got there at 6pm and there weren't too many tables during the 2 hours we were there. I hope that changes because they deserve more business. We loved it there. Service was wonderful and the food was great. Definitely coming back again! read more

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This is my FAVORITE local Korean restaurant! Such a gem with unmatched modern and traditional dishes! I'm always coming up with excuses to go here...catch up with a friend, Mother's Day, date night, a random Tuesday evening. I crave their Tteok-Bokki all. the. TIME! Everything I've had has been top tier + their service is so friendly, and I've had a chance to meet the wonderful owners (a lovely married couple). Get a couple bottles of soju, order multiple apps and mains to share and enjoy! read more

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I really like Nami! I've had takeout sushi about 4 times from them and it's always very fresh. The lunch specials are reasonably priced. I also love Korean food, especially Kim chi and jap chae and can't wait to try those in the future. I'm sure it'll be good if it's anything like Nami's sushi. Pros 1. Very fresh sushi! 2. Nice employees 3. Fair prices Cons 1. Ordering over the phone is a pain. I wish I could order from their site. Not from Grubhub since they charge more when you order through there. 2. Location is pretty hidden in a shopping center that is set far back from the street. I really hope they're able to get a lot of customers and that people learn about Nami from word of mouth because they're certainly not going to see it easily just from driving by. read more

Nami-Korean Kitchen & Sushi - Salmon avocado roll + yellowtail roll - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We were pleasantly surprised by Nami today. Their dining room is impeccably clean and inviting. Service was excellent. The best part was their food. They have authentic Korean food. We tried the beef soon tofu. It had plenty of beef and tofu and the broth was amazing. It was perfect level of spice and flavor. We also had the dakgalbi, spicy chicken bbq. It had perfectly grilled chicken with onions and cabbage. Absolutely delicious! Will be back shortly to try more things including some sushi. Highly recommend!! read more

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"I ordered the Soft Tofu Stew (Soon-dubu), and it was incredible. Since this is a sushi spot, the seafood is exceptionally fresh and plentiful. The broth is rich, bold, and has that perfect spicy kick. A must-try even if you're here for the sushi! read more

Nami-Korean Kitchen & Sushi - Hot sea food soon tofu - Korean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I love a good Asian food restaurant and Nami did not disappoint. The interior was modern and Asian minimalistic. Service was good. The spicy garlic edamame had some heat and the miso soup had a great depth of flavor. The dolsot bibimbap was so good. read more

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Menu here includes some Korean dishes and sushi. They appear to be fairly new based on the number of Yelp review and clean interior We ordered the LA Galbi and Dak-Galbi. The LA Galbi is marinated short ribs and Dak-Galbi is marinated spicy chicken. Food was exceptional. Interior is very spacious and modern looking with pop music playing. It's pretty dark. read more

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If you haven't tried Nami yet, you're missing out! I was craving sushi so I went to Nami and it just doesn't disappoint here! Everything I ordered was perfect. Don't forget to order the golden avocado! read more

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Great food, great ambience and clean. Will definitely return. Servicer & service was good as well.