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    Nami Nori

    4.3 (252 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Gunther K.

    My wife and I went here for our anniversary brunch and Nami Nori did not disappoint! We made reservations and mentioned it was our anniversary when we arrived. Sat at the bar area where the chef's were busy preparing dishes for other customers. They initially didn't really greet or make any conversation with us, which I thought was a bit awkward as any folks sitting at a bar setting would be welcomed with a friendly, "hello" or "hi, welcome" - there was nothing. We didn't take it personally, we figured they were just busy. Though, the restaurant wasn't busy at the time. We ordered the Temaki sets, signature and the starter set. We also ordered the mushroom dip and the ocean trout sashimi for our appetizers. My wife LOVED the mushroom dip, I did too. The texture and creaminess with the crunch of the crispy rice chips was absolutely satisfying to eat. The sashimi was super fresh, combined with the orange ponzu - it was the perfect bite. Our Temaki set was served one at a time, together by the chef at the bar, who finally spoke to us and wished us a happy anniversary. Each piece was made with precision and just the right amount of wasabi and soy sauce. Nothing to complain about but wanting more. The portion was decent, my wife and I were both not holding our belly full but just full enough which was great. Overall, we'd recommend Nami Nori. High chance of us returning for sure. On top of that, the waiter also surprised us with a free sparkling soda to celebrate our anniversary, very nice touch.

    Ellen C.

    The restaurant is brightly lit with table seating in the front and counter seating towards the back. We actually reserved counter seating as that was the only option on opentable but ended up getting a table seat when we arrived. Food here is fun, fresh and delicious. Can definitely get pricey depending what you order. There is a lunch special option as well which is very reasonable. There are also temaki sets but we decide to just order à la carte to try the exact ones we wanted.

    parkside spritz and island life
    Melissa C.

    Unique handrolls and overall great experience. I got the signature set and it did not disappoint. Definitely get this if it's your first time here or you're not sure what to order. I sat at the bar and it was a nice experience. They served each roll one by one and servers were attentive. Aesthetic of restaurant was nice and made the dining experience pleasant.

    Nina S.

    We ordered the Signature Set, which was really good overall. My favorites were the coconut shrimp and the salmon sarano--both packed with flavor and beautifully done. For appetizers, we added the tuna crudo, which was incredibly fresh and delicious--definitely one of my top bites of the night. The tuna dip was also excellent (clearly, we're big tuna fans ). The only miss for us was the salad, which had a flavor profile that wasn't quite our taste. That said, the drinks were great and the service was attentive and friendly. Overall, a great experience and a solid spot for creative hand rolls and fresh fish. Would absolutely come back.

    David Z.

    Walked in at 6pm on a friday for two. Staff was very accommodating and found table seating for us. Tuna poke classic, good, nothing special but was great Tempura big skip, too much batter and ypu only get two shrimps and two calamari. Pass As for the temaki, aka ebi, scallop, truffle, salmon serano, ikura, conut shrimp were phenomenal and i would get again The sets are the best value for sure as without the set the same rolls would be like 40ish The crab california and lobster one is mixed with mayo so because of that i wasnt the biggest fan

    Michelle Z.

    Made a reservation here on a Monday night at 7:30 pm. It's always hard to get reservations the day of (tried twice and couldn't get a good time slot), so make sure you check their site first. The West Village location is always booked too. A couple of my friends said that this was their favorite place to eat in the city, so I was super excited to try it! We got seated, and it took a pretty long time to get our orders started. We ordered the tempura misto, spicy tuna dip, and each got a signature set. Tempura misto $15- Definitely a pass. The breading was so thick and not appetizing. The pieces weren't really seasoned either. Spicy tuna dip $16- Recommend this! The rice chips remind me of the colorful fried ones they have at Chinese weddings. The tuna dip was also flavorful and light at the same time! Signature set $32- Not the biggest fan. A lot of the pieces weren't flavored or could have used a little tang. The tuna poke was my favorite, but the excessive fried shallots were overwhelming the flavor/texture of the fish. Coconut shrimp didn't have the consistency of shrimp and was also breaded thick. I was excited to try the sesame cucumber piece, but the sauce was thick and really salty. It reminded me a salted peanut butter consistency. Didn't work with the seaweed for me. The good wasn't particularly memorable, but the bad was disappointing. I'm not sure if I would come back!

    starter set
    Carla H.

    Oh Nami Nori, you were fantastic. To start, the bamboo was fantastic - a sleeper hit. Then, I got the starter set, and man just hits on hits on hits. The fish was fresh and melts in your mouth, and the assembly process was fun and simple. The tuna and salmon were standouts. I got a sake too which was just delicious, and the waiters were very helpful in choosing one. The interior is small but well decorated and arranged. It is popular, so waits can get long just FYI. The service was helpful and thoughtful. I think this beats out Kazu Nori imo especially with the fun drinks and appetizer menu. Can't wait to come back!

    Aundya A.

    Stopped by Nami Nori Williamsburg for lunch and had such a great experience. We ordered the starter temaki course, which came with five hand rolls: California, tuna + avocado, yellowtail scallion, salmon + cucumber, and spicy tuna. Each one was perfectly wrapped with crisp nori and warm, seasoned rice, and the fillings were fresh and flavorful. I also got the melon soda, which was light, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet. It added a fun, nostalgic touch to the meal. The vibe in the Williamsburg location is clean, minimal, and welcoming - great for a casual lunch that still feels special. I'd absolutely come back for another round. What I ordered: Starter Temaki Course * California * Tuna + Avocado * Yellowtail Scallion * Salmon + Cucumber * Spicy Tuna Melon Soda

    Riki J.

    Really cute hand roll spot in Williamsburg. Had reservations for the weekend and were seated right away even though we were a bit early. They suggest 5 temaki for a full meal but you can order however many you'd like. I had the summer special bbq toro, spicy tuna, jalapeño salmon, scallops, aka ebi. They were all good but my favorite was the scallops and aka ebi. They were well balanced and zesty. Sat at the bar so we were able to talk to the chef and get our preferences for wasabi, etc for each piece. The menu said everything is gluten free, they also have a good amount of vegan selection.

    Toro scallion
    Kelsey A.

    I ordered for delivery and the packaging was so thoughtfully and carefully done. And the signature set I got was fantastic! Really excellent quality and I'm glad I tried this location again.

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    Christine S.

    Delicious, but small portion sizes. I was excited to try Nami Nori since I was visiting from LA and hand rolls are one of my favorite meals! I got the mushroom truffle soup to start which was amazing. If you like cream of mushroom you'd like this. Signature temaki set was $32 which is a fair price, and comes with 5 rolls. Tuna poke, scallop, coconut shrimp, salmon Serrano, and cucumber black sesame. I really loved the non-traditional rolls like coconut shrimp and cucumber black sesame - they were like unlike anything I've tried before. I didn't feel full after the meal so wanted to order their seasonal dessert but they didn't have it so I was disappointed. They also had churros but didn't feel like getting that although they looked amazing. Service was friendly, and they have 3 little bar areas inside and some tables with 1 for a large group in the back. Overall super cute spot, but with a lot of great sushi competition and places to try, I'm not sure this is "the best" but it's worth trying.

    Clam soup
    Christine C.

    4 stars for table service but would give 5 stars for counter service. But honestly I think service was great, everything was great, but I think the weird plastic on the hand rolls really took away from the experience. We did notice that those sitting on the counter do not have the plastic wraps so I think the plastic wraps at table service is to prevent the seaweed from going soft since it's brought as platters. Ok so fish is on par with other handroll places. Not the best quality but good enough. Do appreciate that I can taste and feel the fish as compared to say kasunori where I mostly taste the rice. (Kazunori rice and seaweed is better though). Clam soup I would not do again but it was a cold day. It's a fine soup, just small and had three clams. Miso soup with clams, simple and good. We got a beer and sake too and they were very attentive in recommending us options and heating things up. Service was really good so overall still a great experience.

    The beautiful restaurant
    Navneet K.

    What a beautiful place with incredible food! I ordered the signature temaki set, and it was amazing!! Chef Diego made the most delicious set. I was blown away by the flavors. Not only was service quick but also on point! Can't stop talking about this place!! Must try!!!

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    Ask the Community - Nami Nori

    Are there any cooked seafood options on the menu?

    Yes! There are a few yummy options like the coconut shrimp, spicy lobster, fried oyster and spicy crab temakis. There's also tempura misto on the appetizer menu which I haven't tried but based on everything else, it's guaranteed to be delicious… Read more

    Hi, is there a corkage policy here?

    Hello Michael, Yes - we have a corkage fee of $25 per bottle and the bottle must not be the same as… Read more

    Is there gluten free options?

    Hi Heather, We are a gluten free establishment. All food served at Nami Nori is gluten free.

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