I've been here twice for the omikase and will come back any chance I get. Omikase experience is offered a few days a week and you will be seated at a special table with private chef who will carefully craft and serve 12-14 sushi bites of all the best fish delicacies that can be found. This experience was equal to the best sushi/ omikase I had on Oahu. The quality is also among the best I've had from coast to coast. The chef is very friendly and eager to host this lovely and delicious experience. read more

I've never been a fan of sushi but decided to buy a tuna avocado roll for take out and it was amazing. I could never get over the taste of seafood tasting slightly fishy but this roll tasted so fresh. I fell in love with sushi once again! read more

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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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

Nami - Birthday dessert - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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The best of the best . From service to food to drinks , absolutely phenomenal. Love this place , love the consistency you always know it's going to be great 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 - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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

Nami - Spider roll - a little soggy, but good amount of batter. Fresh yellowtail with scallions (my favorite) - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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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

Nami - Sashimi Sampler - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Great food! I ate food inside, The waitress there was nice and really helpful. The food there have good proportions and worth every dollar. Sushi here is amazing. I will definitely come back again to eat here. read more

It's small. The price is expensive for the portion size. I would not recommend it. We went with a group of four. Over charge us.

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

Nami - In the middle of a terrific Sushi for two (2) with my wingman, number 1 son Joe Leahy at Nami, in Providence - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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

Nami - Matcha mochi - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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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

Nami - Shrimp Shumai - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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We have been several times for "appy hour" sushi (3-6)and have not been disappointed.* Great selection of apps on special and some good deals on sake as well. Fried Rice was excellent. If you go early--there should be no problem street parking. I don't think I would go beyond the "appy hour" specials--the food is decent, priced reasonably and the place is fun. *One time sent back old frozen toro. 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

Nami - Rock Shrimp Edamame Seaweed Salad Eel Avocado Roll Tuna Avocado Roll Passion Roll Devil Roll Temptation roll - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Planned a romantic date with my boyfriend as I have had good experiences in the past, but we parked in the back waiting for our reservation, and the OWNER of the restaurant had the NERVE to come in the back lot and not only inspect our vehicle but try and look into the car like she was SUSPICIOUS of us!!! To be honest, it felt very RACIALLY motivated... Needless to say we lost our appetites, LEFT and CANCELED the reservation, So disappointed will NEVER go back again!!!! read more

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

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Realized I'm now a regular at Nami and haven't updated my review from 3 years ago. Nami is THE BEST!! Service is great, location is great (weekdays there's parking in the back, weekends valet), interior is beautiful and best of all the sushi is amazing. They do a great job with some unique specialty rolls but also the traditional and sashimi is amazing. Bonus: M-F 3-6 they have Nami hour, great deals on apps and rolls. read more

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

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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

Nami - Omakase platter. A variety of sashimi, maki, and a speciality spicy tuna roll. What a presentation! - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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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

Nami - Outdoors - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Vibrant but cozy spot. Servers were prompt and polite. While I'm not a crazy sushi lover, my kids (teens) are and we definitely enjoyed our night out. We got a chefs special platter that was a mix of sushi and sashimi, which allowed some of us to try some more daring things we wouldn't normally order. It was beautiful and 2/3 kids loved it. I wouldn't recommend the spot for kids UNLESS they love sushi. The first time we went my littlest (age 8 maybe?) wanted something more basic and we ordered him ramen but it definitely isn't a kids menu. Prices are good for a lot of people I'm sure. It's definitely not overpriced but it's definitely pricey in my budget. With that said we've gone multiple times; it just has to be a special event for us. read more

Literally the best place to eat in town! The food, Service and ambiance are top notch. The owners are wonderful people. No other sushi place compares. And if you don't like sushi there are so many other options to pick from! read more

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

Nami - Chicken Teriyaki! - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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

Nami - Salmon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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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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Went to Nami twice and was very happy with the service and food both times. The Eel was great.

I got delivery from them one night, and was pretty underwhelmed. First, it was expensive. $34 for a Sushi/Sashimi combo for 1 (+ tax, delivery fees, tip, which brought it to over $50). I don't mind expensive sushi; but when it's $50 it needs to at least be good, and a little creative. Creative it was not. It felt like something I could have gotten from the sushi case at Whole Foods for $12. It didn't feel well executed either; just kinda thrown together. And the portion sizing, it was kinda like a lunch sized set for dinner. Overall, it really didn't do it for me. I'm still on the lookout for fantastic sushi in Providence, but this certainly isn't up to my standards. read more

Came here around 2 pm on a Friday and it was kinda slow. Place is beautiful and somewhat hipster. Has very low lighting. Our waiter was also the bartender, who happened to be friendly but seemed like he had a lot on his hands. Took him a little bit to get our orders. I ordered a sushi and sashimi platter for one. The fish was very fresh and as you can see the presentation was nice. My friend's sushi looked delicious as well. I also had Plum Sake, which the bartender suggested it since they didn't have any plum wine. There's only one word I have for the sake and it's dangerous LOL. It was very good and it took every ounce of self-discipline not to order another one! Overall a great date night location, just beware of parking and you're all set! I would definitely come back again! read more

Their website states, on the main page, that they offer 'complimentary valet parking.' Being handicap, we decided to try this noted establishment. When we arrived, however, there was no one offering anything of the sort. When I called the restaurant to ask, they blew me off in that "yeah, we don't do that anymore...and we have not changed the website..." as if my request was irrelevant. Well, taking my business there is now relevant as I will not do business with anyone that does not care about ALL their customers. Feh!! read more

Maybe the staff was having an off day but this might be the worst Japanese food I've ever tasted. We ordered some basic rolls (California, tuna) and they tasted like they came from a grocery store. The ramen is PLAIN and had ZERO flavor. It tasted like a watered down packet of $1 Maruchan, The egg was over-boiled and the wrong type of egg. It didn't have that nice juicy orange center. The flavorless broccoli confused me. I knew the food was bad when I wanted to save room in my stomach for popcorn at the movie theater after dinner. The service was good but the food gets a hard pass. read more

I have to tell you, from a sushi standpoint, I am sad to say that supermarket sushi probably has a more-than-good chance at beating this sushi in a blindfold competition. We ordered over a hundred dollars worth of rolls from here yesterday, and the outcome was less than favorable. The tuna was fuchsia. Not only that, but it's texture was off and the roll would not stay together. Next the eel. I was sadly not the first one to try it, and would have been happy to dissuade anyone else from tasting the bottom of the fishy sea in a bite, not well-balanced with eel sauce. The texture was chewy, it was slimy, and it tasted like low tide smells on a windy day. The spicy rolls were ok. You can always mask the quality of the seafood with a mince and some heat, so it's never a good bar on the quality of fish you are getting. I would not order from here again. read more

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

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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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We ordered takeout from Nami the other night. Even after our 30+ minute drive home, everything still tasted like it had been just made. The sushi was very fresh and high quality. We also ordered the crab Rangoon, seaweed salad, and miso soup. I'm a big fan of crab Rangoon in general but was a little surprised and disappointed that Nami puts Parmesan cheese on top of their crab Rangoon. To be completely fair, their menu does list Parmesan cheese as one of the ingredients but I clearly wasn't paying close attention. They also put little neck clams in their miso soup which I found odd. In terms of pricing, I found the price of their appetizers and sushi rolls a tad high in comparison to other places. Overall a pretty solid place to go for sushi, but just pay close attention to the details in their menu because not everything is made super traditional. read more

If homegirl believed in reincarnation, Nami's spicy scallop roll would positively be my NEXT life. Delicate yet robust, spicy and fresh, homegirl obviously fits the bill. Homegirl has got to pay homage to Nami's customer service. I had called in my reservation and inquired about birthday celebrations and was given plenty of options regarding cake, singing etc. When the special time had arrived the birthday homeboy was so very surprised. The birthday cake of choice was the chocolate torte. If Michaelangelo had tasted this back in the day we would have had ourselves a very different picture above our heads in the Sistine Chapel. The Hand of God would have been dippin his pointer finger into some some velvety chocolate torte. read more

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

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Nami has the absolute best sashimi around providence. They are always pleasant and friendly whenever we come in (which is around 3x a month consistently over many years!). The food is reasonably priced. The rice is PERFECT on the rolls. The smoked salmon app. is super delicious! They add smoke right in the restaurant and who knew goat cheese was so delicious with salmon.. it is crazy good. Basically everything is good but my recommendation is Samurai, Devil, Heaven, pepper Tuna/ avocado rolls, sashimi sampler, crab rangoons... so many things... SO GOOD. read more

Love this little place! I've been there for many different occasions and never disappoints! Service is amazing and the food is great too! Sushi is always good and love sea bass. Must try if your ever in the federal hill area of Rhode Island! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND -- this is my favorite restaurant in Providence! Delicious food with relaxing atmosphere, comfortable seats, friendly staff, parking available... what more can you ask for? Food never fails to disappoint -- the sushi is SO FRESH and delicious and it's so hard to find this quality elsewhere! I also recommend the stir-fry yakiudon which is the best I've ever had. Their tempura ice cream is also the bomb and the portion is huge!! I've tried so much of the menu and you honestly can't go wrong with anything you order. read more

Nami - Literally tastes like heaven - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island