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Great flavorful food. I went there twice. First time was on a weekday, the service was fantastic, and they were tentative. The second time was on a Saturday night and they were very busy. Service was slow and we waited a hot min for our food which I understand. I can say each time the food was really good and I'd go back but maybe not on a weekend.
Really enjoyed dinner here. Loved the crab rangoon with the parmesan cheese and the accoutrements. Great drinks and sushi rolls. The manager came by to check in, and we also spotted her behind the bar with her sleeves rolled up making drinks. Great service. Pretty and cozy inside. This will be in my sushi spot rotation. No notes for Nami!
I recently visited a friend in RI and got some takeout from Nami when I was craving sushi. I just got a basic California roll and some seasoned veggies, but it was delicious and hit the spot. I love that there is a sushi option on Federal Hill! Definitely recommend.
Nami has some of the best food in Providence let alone sushi! We came pretty early on a chilly Friday night and had no issues finding a table. The restaurant itself is dimly lit but inviting and hosts a large bar. We were sat close to there. I enjoyed our waitress and the server she was training. They offered prompt and kind service. There was also a meal deal where you could order a selection of sushi rolls, appetizers, or classic rolls for a cheaper price. For my dinner I ordered the spicy scallop, Samurai, and salmon with mango. They also brought out spicy mayo and eel sauce for us. The sushi is fresh, the portions are generous, and the ingredients are high quality. I thought the prices were reasonable as well. This is definitely a gem among Italian restaurants and I highly recommend! Parking can be tricky but there are normally spots along side streets you can park at and walk over.
It's beautiful and comfortable inside of this sushi spot on Federal Hill. I've been coming to Nami for about a decade now and always know the food will be fresh and delicious. They have Sapporo on draft here! Always love a Sapporo with a hot sake! I've only ever had the sushi here so I can only speak to that, but it is fresh fish and the chef specialty rolls are worth the ~$18 price tag. Federal Hill can be tough when it comes to parking and most restaurants in this area will be a slightly higher price than I'd be comfortable going to on a regular basis. The staff here is friendly but has not always been this way over the years. Oh! This is also a nice date spot if you're a foodie and want to filter out any picky eaters!
My new favorite sushi place. Their sushi rolls are so delicious and the crispy rice is so good! Very affordable.
Great omakase experience! We will definitely be back for special occasions! The chef explained each course really well, and we were met with flavors that were delicious and well balanced! It's always fun to watch the chef make each piece too! We had an additional server who was responsible for drinks and clean up, which made the whole process really smooth. The fish was also really fresh. The best quality sushi I've had in RI so far. There were also some types of fish I had never had before (even though I've done omakase in many places before), so it was great to have new experiences! You have to be willing to try any dish at an omakase experience! We also tried a few cocktails, which were delicious too! Nami was also very flexible with my reservation scheduling which I really appreciate. My husband and I had an unexpected free night the night before we were scheduled to attend the omakase experience, so we were really thankful they let us shift it up a night. Only downside is that the omakase experience is a little pricey, as expected. I will definitely reserve this for special occasions and for guests in town! Excited to return to try their normal menu too!
Got here for an early dinner. Booth seatings next to the big tv for Sunday football was great. Came for sushi and sashimi mainly. First off, the green tea that they served was wonderful. Individual pot filled with loose green teas and roasted rice, and can be refilled! Love the strong tea flavor. Friendly chilled vibes here! The server was very nice. We had the omakasa platter to share and two other rolls and Ikura nigiri and toro sashimi. Omakasa platter: Nami maki was ok, too much sauce that was a bit overpowering. Spicy salmon was ok... I prefer the salmon not to be minced. Surprisingly, they gave you real crab meat in the selection. That was pretty nice. Fatty salmon nigiri was tasty! They have good oily texture and they were thick cut!! Yellowtail didn't have much taste to them here... Also I think the sashimi and fish pieces should be cooler temp. They tasted room temp which I thought was pretty weird. Scallop sashimi was the best tonight!!! Toro sashimi was only Chu toro not the fattest kind!!! Bummer! Yellowtail scallion maki was awesome! Chunky pieces of hamachi and the seaweed was crispy and fresh! Bathrooms are super clean! And the bar has tons of seatings! Also hibachi sections on the other side of the bar and sushi dining side. The place is great to host big group dinner/ celebrations/ parties! Overall the sushi and sashimi tasting experience was between B to B+.
I've been frequenting this business for close to 7 years now (idk why I never took the time to review) and let's just say I choose this restaurant for my birthday dinner year after year. We take friends and family here from out of town and swear this is the best/freshest sushi in the state. Nami has remained so consistent with their food and service throughout time, including the pandemic. I often see the owner (Wendy?) working alongside her staff. The waitstaff and bartenders are always so pleasant and knowledgeable. We hope to try the Omikase dinner someday, knowing how fresh and great the food is.
A friend from Chicago explained to me about an omakase dining experience [omakase (Japanese: お任せ, Hepburn: o-makase) is a Japanese phrase, used when ordering food in restaurants, that means 'I'll leave it up to you' (from Japanese 'to entrust' (任せる, makaseru))]. I always wanted to try it but I didn't know of any restaurants in Rhode Island that offered this dining experience. Someone recommended checking out Nami on Federal Hill. $100 per person, 16-course tasting menu, reservations required. DONE & DONE! I booked it for our anniversary dinner. I would say this is not a traditional omakase since it was us plus seven delightful eye doctors & the menu was preordained, not specifically curated for us. 16 Courses: - Kampachi sashimi - Tako with edamame - Akami - King salmon - Scallop with tobiko - Botan ebi with citrus masago - Saba with a rice paper topper - Seared salmon belly - Ainame topped with torched foie gras - Uni uramaki - Seared wagyu topped with uni - Toro with tobiko & 14 carat gold flakes - Smoked salmon topped with ikura - Tuna hand roll - log version - Miso soup (at the end of the meal to aid in digestion) - Yuzu cheesecake So fun! So delicious! So adventurous! I would totally do it again!
Came here on a Friday evening and there were only a few tables taken. We were seated quickly and the staff were very friendly. The restaurant looks very modern and spacious. We ordered the Nami Bowl for two. This has white rum, coconut rum, melon liqueur, blue curacao, orange juice, and pineapple juice. It was really good and it was a huge bowl. We started with the Harumaki which is fried shrimp spring roll filled with cabbage, shitake mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms. Served with chili garlic sauce on the side. This was okay, not sure about ordering it again. I ordered the Sunshine dreamer which is shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with lobster salad and spicy mayonnaise. I thought this was very good sushi and maybe the best I've had in Providence thus far. All the ingredients were very fresh and prepared very well. I would definitely come back again and try other dishes.
I made reservations for 7 PM on a Friday night for the Omakese (I leave it up to you the chef) Experience. We were brought to the sushi table where there were 8 seats set up around the chef. Our chef's station was a total party of seven who reserved the Omakese experience for the night. Most of the chef's choices were imported from Japan and some were from Hawaii. 1st - the squid, which was very tasty, popped in your mouth when you ate it. 2nd - Monkfish liver pate. I was a little scared at first, not going to lie, but it was great. 3rd - amazing piece of tuna with some truffle on top. Amazing! 2nd favorite 4th - Mackerel, which is usually fishy tasting, but wasn't with the garnish. 5th - Charred Japanese diver scallop. Amazing! 6th - Shrimp...delicious! 7th - Yellowfin Tuna...Very good! 8th - Charred Salmon Belly...the absolute best (melted in your mouth). 9th - Japanese Red Snapper...Very good! Touch of citrus. 10th - Uni (my least favorite) texture and flavor wasn't for me. 11th - Kobe beef with Uni....Fantastic!!!.. the Uni was fine with this pairing. 12th- Tuna with gold and caviar, tie for 3rd favorite 13th - Smoked Salmon (smoked from a cocktail smoker) Amazing! 3rd favorite. 14th - a hand wrap...very good 15th - Homemade Miso soup with clams 16th- Cheese cake, imported from Japan! Definitely worth the $100 per person for the experience...can't wait to go again!
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Came here for Valentine's Day dinner with no reservation. Only waited about 15 mins. The table we were seated at was a giant square table that had about 5 other couples at it at one point, which I obviously did not love but also, we didn't make a reservation so I wasn't mad with the table situation. Service wasn't the fastest but our server was very nice and did a great job. While things did take a while, he did check up on us throughout the wait to make sure we were comfortable. Appetizer: Crab Rangoon - good nothing crazy. The ratio of cream cheese to crab seemed a bit off for my liking - a little more crab needed. Also, it comes sprinkled with some sort of cheese on top which was good. Good portion to share amongst 2 people. Comes with 8 pieces, so you could probably share with maybe 3-4 people. Main course: Temptation Roll -(cooked) comes with fish tempura, blue crab, cucumber, eel sauce and spicy mayo. Really good. Came with 8 pieces, which I actually wasn't able to finish! Liked the flavor although I will say the cucumber that was rolled and place at the bottom of the sushi kept falling out as soon as I'd pick it up which was kind of annoying. Other than that, I really enjoyed this roll. Overall, great ambience, great staff, great location, parking kind of sucks, good for date night and groups, food was good, and I overall enjoyed my time here at, Nami. Will definitely consider going back for more - especially to see what the place is like not on a holiday. read more
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6 years ago
Went with 10 of my friends to celebrate a birthday. We were sat in the back private room at a table for 10. Then, the manager/owner?? came and simply said "Are you from the college? You have to get out. You have to leave NOW." We were obviously very confused as to why and what was wrong but she just kept saying that we had to leave because there are restrictions and can only sit 8 people at a time. However, I had made the reservation a week in advance and never heard anything from them. Finally, one of us said "can't we just sit at separate tables instead of having to leave?". Pretty easy fix that should've been figured out without saying that we had to leave. Server was very nice and tried to explain the situation which we understand, covid regulations are tough. We get that. But, how we were spoken to was not okay. Food is always amazing. read more
12 years ago
Nami is a great sushi place down town and the service was incredible. Seriously, on the point. The waiter was super nice, gave each of us extra eel sauce and spicy mayo, and made the entire experience excellent. The rolls were also quite delicious - the fish was very fresh, and the amount wasn't too skimp-y either! My only critique is the spider roll, which is very well-priced, but the fried soft shell crab was soggy. This makes me think it was fried perhaps in the morning or the night before. Other than that roll, everything else was amazing. We got the passion roll (super spicy!), yellow tail, salmon (our basics for fresh fish), etc. They also have $6 drinks - can't go wrong with that! ;) I would definitely come back here for sushi, and hope that next time the spider roll will be fried fresh so we can bump this to five stars!! read more
Good place for Nami hour menu from 3-6pm on weekdays. You've to buy a drink or an entree to order from that menu. Their spicy salmon crunch roll was better than the sweet tempura roll. They have Sapporo on draft but wasn't great. Overall good experience, parking is in the rear but barely has 3 or 4 spots. read more
Nami is probably the best spot in Providence for pretty good quality sushi that won't break your wallet. There are definitely other more pricey options where the fish quality is better, but Nami does well by price comparison. I've been here with friends/family more than 10 times now and done both takeout and dine in. The dine in experience and quality of food is definitely much better. I've found when I get takeout, the rolls are made smaller and don't taste as fresh (probably because you or the delivery person has to drive it to you). The dine in experience is great though, although when the restaurant gets busy the servers sometimes take a while to get back to the table (or forget items). My friends and I have tried almost all the special rolls and our favorites are devil and passion, hands down. The firecracker is also pretty good if you're avoiding raw fish. I'm personally also a fan of the eel avocado. Appetizer-wise, we've tried the calamari (so-so there are better places to get this), Nami mommy (interesting concept, was a bit heavy with all the Mayo), soft shell crab (would pass, was overly breaded and didn't taste very fresh), dumplings (also better places to get this than here), and sashimi platter (this was good!) Beyond their special rolls, the sushi for two is great if you want a nice mix of nigiri and rolls, or the sashimi deluxe. Out of all the sashimi cuts you can get, their salmon (both regular and king) and chutoro/toro are definitely the most fresh and highest quality. For cooked food, the Nami salmon is really tasty and friends have also gotten fried rice which they said wasn't bad either. The restaurant itself is a bit dark and noisy, but sitting outside during the summer makes for a really nice dinner. Drinks-wise, they have a decent selection. Overall, a pretty affordable quality experience, especially in Providence. read more
Being in the Federal Hill area, Nami is a great location and provides a good ambiance to match. I sat at the bar for my visit and ordered the Shrimp Shumai, a Heartbreaker roll and a few pieces of nigiri. As you can tell from the pictures, the sushi and even the appetizers are thoughtfully and artfully presented (a definite plus in any Japanese restaurant) and was quite good. I will say the shumai was a bit bland, even with the dipping sauce, and I would not recommend that to order. The roll was okay and based on my experience, I may have tried a different roll other than the heartbreaker as there were many other compelling rolls on the menu. However, I was quite impressed with the nigiri, especially the tamago. I typically order tamago as a test of the sushi restaurant... and based on my piece, I loved Nami. The service was attentive and polite and the ambiance was great especially compared to some of the other restaurants I passed on my way to the restaurant. Bottom line, if you're looking for sushi in the area, Nami is a solid contender. 3 stars for misses on apps and mediocre roll. Great nigiri (implying good other rolls, but not my experience), service and ambiance. read more
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8 years ago
Nice sushi bar in the middle of Federal Hill in Providence... "parking gods" opened a space right in front of the restaurant and the "good food gods" took over from there. Always noncommittal, so the chef choice sixteen (16) piece with two (2) maki was the pro call and it's all been great with my favorite of the bunch was the eel. Company is great, the room's temperature is right, lighting and sound volumes are both low and do what they supposed to do... overall a very good experience... but the sushi was cold... psyche... seriously its all good. Karma has spoken and everything in the Nami universe is currently right... my son just questioned my Karma reference as I was evidently cross spiriting across Asian cultures... Peace out read more
4 years ago
This Japanese restaurant located on Atwells Avenue, on the Hill, is just across from the Bank of America branch. Four of us went for dinner and all of us loved the food. I had the Beef Negimaki ( nicely seasoned, not as tender as I've had before, but it was good, not chewy, nice taste) and the Smoked Salmon salad (fresh greens, nice pieces of salmon, great dressing). Others had the chicken teriyaki and the salmon and they also raved about their food. We did not get sushi, but maybe next time.... read more
Quality eats. Whether you want sushi, salad, soup, good appetizers , you will find something yummy. The sushi is very fresh and the eel sauce is banging. One reason I give just 4 stars is because the rock shrimp is not your typical rock shrimp in that it's very fried and the sauce comes on the side as supposed to being coated on it. Other than that it was a great takeout experience at Nami that satisfied our sushi craving. read more
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3 years ago
Been here several times over the last couple of years and for Sushi on the Hill, this does not disappoint! The Nami specialty rolls are all good and the Miso soup has a bit of a flair....the decor is modern and hip and the staff matches the decor. They have a $3 "basic" Roll special til 6pm. In RI there are several good sushi spots and I would certainly put this place in that category! Worth a try..... read more
6 years ago
Picked Nami on a whim has they had reservations open on open table. It did not disappoint! Atmosphere was nice, our server was so friendly and sweet and everybody else we interacted with with was very nice as well. All the sushi we had was incredible, so fresh tasting. Had an appetizer of crab rangoons that were also really good. I would definitely recommend coming here as everything was solid from service to food. read more
Behold the glory that is the Omakase platter (see photo) Chef's choice of a wonderful variety of sashimi and maki - plus one speciality roll - I chose the amazing "Passion roll" (spicy tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, tempura, tobiko, and spicy mayo). What a presentation! The drinks and the service here were also top notch. My crab rangoon app could have used more crab - but I have that complaint at almost every place. I will admit that the bill was pretty big and I debated between a 4 and a 5 for a rating - full disclosure - but I left very happy read more
6 years ago
We stumbled across this amazing restaurant that has amazing Asian fusion cuisines. We ordered beef habachi, fired rice, yakisoba, Fired tofu and octopus balls and they were all delicious! A pleasant surprise on the street filled with Italian restaurants! read more
5 years ago
This place is awesome!! Katie H was a great server and and the food was wonderful!! We are so happy we choose this restaurant for dinner!! yummy!! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
I have to say that the decor of this place was very pleasing. It was cozy, yet upscale feeling without being intimidating. There was a nice selection of sake, wine, and cocktails. So, if your an adventurous drinker, this may be a place for you. I am a fan of the fact that they had a Lychee Martini, though I personally enjoyed a couple of glasses of Sake. We ordered pear and cucumber, and were not disappointed. We ordered an appetizer of Crab Rangoon, a Salmon Roll, and an entree of steak, and i believe 4 glasses of Sake and escaped with a tab that was right at $100 for the two of us. The crab rangoon were pretty unremarkable, and I was a little disappointed that they weren't anything out of the norm. The salmon roll was good, there wasn't any fishy smell or taste, very fresh. We ordered our steak medium rare, which came out beautifully, and I have to say I was impressed as someone who doesn't like beef in general. We loved this place overall and hope to visit again. Ladies: This is seems like a nice place for a quiet girls night. Gentlemen: I'm thinking you could score some points with your lady. read more
8 years ago
Have been here several times over the past couple years. The sushi is away fresh, rolls are filled well and rolled well. The rolls with fish in them come with plenty of meat, letting you feel and taste the protein more so than just the rice. A couple of their specialty rolls can definitely leave you full, so be careful with how much you order. Other than some appetizers, I haven't tried anything from the kitchen. They have a full bar and the cocktails are usually very good! Definitely a great option for sushi on the Hill (and in Providence overall). read more
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Nami is a fantastic addition to the PVD sushi scene. With a bit more style and sleekness than the other options in town and a modern menu, this sushi and habachi restaurant has filled a void that's been missing for a long time. As I always am when trying a new sushi place, I had my reservations - freshness and taste are crucial for me, so I tend to get nervous when trying new places that serve raw fish. But my fears were totally unnecessary as these rolls were not only fresh as could be and delicious, they were beautiful, generously sized and reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. The Passion Roll ($15) in particular was the scene stealer, although the tuna pepper avocado ($5) was fabulous, as was the crunchy salmon ($5). We also ordered the Heartbreaker ($15) which featured a lot of wasabi, which I'm not too keen on but my husband loved. I started with the house salad which is $7 and HUGE - I mean, at least four times the size of what you normally get at a sushi restaurant. Amazing portion aside, the salad was loaded with fresh greens, sprinkled with mellow pinenuts and dressed in an amaaaaaaaaaay-zing sesame dressing. The avocado salad is the same thing for the same price, just topped with sliced avocado - a lot of it. You can also opt to get either with a ginger dressing, but you'd be missing out if you didn't try the sesame. Seriously. The service was perhaps the best I've had at a restaurant on Federal Hill, in a sushi restaurant and maybe on the West Side. OUr server was warm, helpful, friendly and happy to make suggestions - she's actually the one who recommended the sesame dressing and I knew I had to try it when she admitted she thought about that dressing even when she was at home. I can understand why. Nami itself is gorgeous and reminds me so much of the sushi restaurants you find in California - sophisticated, elegant and modern. The music was a tad loud, but it went along with the slightly clubby theme. The dining room is lovely, warm and dim, but we sat in the bright, bustling bar area in a booth that was comfy and pretty, too. I look forward to going back to Nami, as I am certainly adding it into the rotation of go-to dining spots around the city. read more
8 years ago
Nami, which means "wave" in Japanese, was a high splash of deliciousness that I was unprepared for [shakes off water]! We came in for lunch on a very cold Saturday afternoon. The warm and sophisticated, contemporary decor was welcoming. We started with an order of gyoza and edamame. Both were delicious and filling. The hubs and I decided to share the Sushi and Sashimi dinner for two. The presentation was beautiful, topped only by the deliciousness! We have eaten sushi in many places around Rhode Island and this, hands down, is the best around! The Salmon Belly melted in my mouth. The California rolls were amazing! Our son and his friend both enjoyed their meals, unfortunately I don't remember what they ordered and they ate it so fast, no time for a good photo! The service was also wonderful. We never had an empty glass or dirty plate on the table. If you are looking for a wonderful sushi experience, try out Nami! read more
First time dining at Nami and was very impressed. Had two of the specialty rolls (Tuxedo and Heartbreaker) which were both delicious. Great quality sushi! Had the pork belly sliders to start and some mochi ice cream for dessert. Had the sake mojito which was very interesting and good. Service was very attentive and friendly (thank you Louis!). Will definitely be back. It was a wonderful evening on the Hill. 5 stars! read more
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First time here the atmosphere is inviting. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant is very clean. They also have valet service which is convenient especially since it was raining tonight. The only downfall is no kids menu but we made a dinner work for my two daughters. They shared the Chicken Teriyaki which had vegetables and white rice. It was enough for them to share and neither one was still hungry after eating it. We started off with an appetizer called Beef Negimaki which was fantastic. It was thin slices beef with mushroom and green onion rolled like a sushi roll served in a sauce. My husband and I shared two different sushi rolls they were the Devil and Pink Lady. No complaints on either and good portions. Will definitely come back and recommend people to try it you will not be disappointed. read more
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198 Atwells Ave
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