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Nami Kaze

Name: Nami Kaze
Address: 1135 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96817-4522
Telephone: (808) 888-6264
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

20 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 71 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for brunch

Nami Kaze Hawaii is the story of Chef Jason Peel’s culinary journey. Combining the flavors from his hometown of Kaua‘i, and the decades of experience working for some of Hawai‘i’s top culinary leaders, including Ian Ruso of Michele’s at the Colony Surf and Roy Yamaguchi, Nami Kaze Hawaii is a unique melting pot of culinary creativity. With a farmer-focused approach, guests can expect to embark on a culinary adventure, enjoying creations that reflect Peel’s appreciation for the produce and provisions found throughout the state.

Nami Kaze Hawaii is currently open for brunch and dinner, Wednesday through Sunday. Nami Kaze Hawaii's brunch menu offers a unique take on local Hawaii brunch favorites, while its dinner menu features izayaka-style share plates with plans to debut a sushi omakase-style bar in 2023. For additional information or to make a reservation, visit www.namikaze.com.

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Executive chef: Jason Peel

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Jason Peel is known nationally as the former executive chef for Roy’s Waikiki and beloved locally as a cooking instructor at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific. He opened his own restaurant Nami Kaze in 2022, quickly scoring a couple of James Beard Award nominations for izakaya-style small plates, both hot and cold, that star ingredients from favorite local farmers and fishermen. Be sure to try the hamachi rolls, plus the honey walnut shrimp stacked on waffles at brunch.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Hours of Operation
Brunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 888-6264
Website
http://www.namikaze.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1135 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817-4522
Area
Kalihi-Palama
Cross Street
Located at Pier 38 next to Nico's
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Ahi MarinaraUSD 21.00
Garlic Aioli, Spicy Marinara, Buffalo Mozarella, Zucchini Katsu
Teriyaki Tuna BurgerUSD 22.00
Teri Gel, Kewpie, Provolone, Mushroom, Crispy Onion, Lettuce, Tomato
Shrimp Bánh MìUSD 21.00
Chili Gel, House Pickles, Garlic Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato
GoteburgerUSD 20.00
Pork & Gorteborg Sausage, Provolone, Pepperoncini, Teri Gel, furikake Chicken Crumble
Soft Shell Po BoyUSD 20.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Jalapeños, Cajun Slaw, House Remoulade

Salads

Mari's Garden Butter Lettuce CaesarUSD 13.00
Arare, Bonito, Yuzu Kosho Vinaigrette, Parmesan Aioli
Summer Berry SaladUSD 14.00
Hau'ula Greens, Strawberries, Blueberries, Tomato, Pickled Beets, Crispy Quinoa, Sweet Land Farms Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Ume Dressing
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower and BroccoliniUSD 10.00
Spicy Black Bean Garlic Glaze, Chili Crispies
Marinated Eggplant SaladUSD 12.00
Oroshi, Daikon, Shiso, Tentsuyu
Hau'ula Tomato SaladUSD 13.00
House Soy, Ginger Scallion Relish, Watercress, Onion, Won Tun

Sweeter

Kulolo Caramel Apple PancakeUSD 18.00
Coconut, Candied Walnuts
Custard French ToastUSD 22.00
Mango Lime Coulis, Coconut Tapioca, Candied Nuts, Roasted Coconut
Honey Walnut Shrimp WaffleUSD 24.00
Apple, Celery, Candied Walnut, Maple
- Waffle OnlyUSD 11.00

Specials

Beer Batter Auction FishUSD 26.00
French Fries, House Remoulade
Ahi Tsukune Loco MocoUSD 23.00
Wafu Style with Sous Vide Eggs, Ankake Sauce, Rice
People's ChoiceUSD 28.00
Our Ginger Fried Chicken (Okazuya Style) and Fresh Ahi Poke (choice of house poke sauce). Served with Rice, Potato Salad, House Pickles

Additions

LabnehUSD 11.00
House Granola, Fresh Fruit, Local Honey
Fruit ParfaitUSD 9.00
Fresh Fruit, Coconut Tapioca, Vanilla Whip
Grandma's Potato SaladUSD 5.50
Side Miso SoupUSD 3.50
Side Sushi RiceUSD 4.00
Side Ginger ChickenUSD 10.00
FriesUSD 6.00
Side ToastUSD 3.00
Hash BrownUSD 7.00

From the Sushi Bar

Hamachi CrudoUSD 24.00
House Ponzu, Mentaiko, Jalapeño, Wasabi Oli
Moriwase or Chirashi
Chef's Choice of Fresh Local and Japanese Fish
- 5 Type MoriwaseUSD 44.00
- 5 Type ChirashiUSD 48.00
7 Piece Nigiri SamplerUSD 48.00
Chef's Choice of Local & Japanese Fish
Fried Soft Shell CrabUSD 10.00
Served with Ponzu
Japanese Nigiri SamplerUSD 48.00
An assortment of fish from Japan

Fresh Nigiri / Sashimi

Ahi
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)USD 18.00
- Sashimi (3.5 oz)USD 34.00
Ahi Zuke
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)USD 20.00
- Sashimi (3.5 oz)USD 37.00
Hamachi
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)USD 17.00
- Sashimi (3.5 oz)USD 34.00
Glory Bay Salmon
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)USD 14.00
- Sashimi (3.5 oz)USD 30.00
Hirame
Available in Fresh Nigiri (2 Piece) / Sashimi (3.5 oz)
Kanpachi
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)USD 16.00
- Sashimi (3.5 oz)USD 34.00
Ikura Zuke
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)USD 24.00
Ama Ebi
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)USD 26.00
Uni
Available in Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces) / Sashimi (3.5 oz)
Shima Aji
Available in Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces) / Sashimi (3.5 oz)

Maki Roll

Spicy Tuna
- 5 PiecesUSD 8.00
Maguro
- 5 PiecesUSD 12.00
Negi Hama
- 5 PiecesUSD 11.00
Crab Cali
- 5 PiecesUSD 14.00
Avocado
- 5 PiecesUSD 6.00

High Roll-La

The "Yosuke"USD 22.00
Tempura Unagi, Dashi Tamago, Spicy Tuna, Egg Yolk Jam
Negi Ham-MahUSD 22.00
Charred Scallion Ginger Hamachi, Torched Hamachi, Soy Chili Gel
Spicy SpiderUSD 17.00
Crispy Soft Shell Crab, Spicy Mentaiko Avocado, Pickled Vegetables
Charred SakeUSD 16.00
Spicy Salmon, Pickled Vegetables, Avocado, Tobiko, Sea Asparagus, Kabayaki, Garlic Aioli
Da Cat!USD 26.00
Shirmp Tempura, Creamy King Crab and Lobster, Crushed Avocado

What 1,513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Hawaii
Seafood
Oahu
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nami Kaze dazzles with an inventive menu that showcases fresh, local ingredients, earning rave reviews for its "mind-blowing experiences" and "amazing food." The restaurant's attentive service and creative dishes like the hamachi roll and sashimi omakase delight diners. A must-visit for anyone seeking exceptional dining in Oahu.

1,513 Reviews

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Kari
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great find! Would definitely go again for dinner next time.
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Patty
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s so wonderful to go back to this great place! We’ve been here once before (last year) and since coming back to the island, this was one of our scheduled stops. Wonderful atmosphere and people are very friendly and pleasant.
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Greg
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food that was supposed to be hot was cold and vice versa
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Debbie
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is so delicious and the service superb! We will definitely be back!
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Luong
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a good evening with great food and great service.
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Sharon
Hawaii
86 reviews
5.0
86 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best food on the island, hands down. Excellent service and vibe
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Francina
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made reservations at the sushi counter on a Thursday night. Perfect food, service and vibes. Everyone is working well together and very hard. The food was amazing.
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Amy
Tampa
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The island hopper cocktail is delicious. I look forward to future seasonal dishes Limited gluten free options but they do exist. My husband wanted to order the salmon but it was not available. He went with the kanpachi instead. He said the grilled grape was a flavor he had never had before. He enjoyed it. The fish was perfectly cooked. The portion size was just right. The okra pieces were flavorful but tiny (perfectly sized for the dish). It was so good, he finished off everything. The ponzu butter was on point. I almost thought he was going to drink it. Thank you for the surprise birthday sorbet. The hamachi crudo was my favorite dish of the night. Next up was the scallops with basil pesto risotto. Park in the gravel parking lot to the left before reaching the restaurant.
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Imelda
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a totally different experience for my husband and he loved the food. The beet salad, prawns and scallops, the best! The service was great, so attentive and we don’t have to wait long for the food to be served.
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Laurie
VIP
Hawaii
38 reviews
1.0
38 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible today! Came here for the soft shell crab Po Boy for my birthday back in August 2024 and gave them 5 Yelp Stars! How can it decline after a few months?! The soft shell crab that I had is no longer on the menu! Fried Shrimp instead! Then I ordered the Local Beef Smash Burger but was told it was no longer available! Really by 12:30pm it's sold out?! So my 3rd choice was to try the Garlic Braised Pork Belly for $26. Hauula tomatoes, Ho Farms tomatoes, pickled onion, aji amarillo, man pla vinaigrette. I asked the server if it was SPICY cause I don't like SPICY! Requested for the sauce on the side!! I warned him that if it came SPICY, I will send it back! What happens after waiting an hour for our food, it was SPICY!! I made the reservation for 6 and by the time they redid my order, 5 of my friends were all done eating!! Did not want to rush since there was a 2 hour meal time! While I was waiting, I requested to speak to a manager!! Richie shows up and only offers me a 25% discount which does not even cover tax,.tip and 3% Credit card fee!!! BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU PAY WITH CREDIT CARD AND THEY ASK THAT ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SIGN, 20% TIP IS HIGHLIGHTED AND WILL GET AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED!!! Also, what happened to the soft shell crab, he Said they still have it! Where? Under the sides for $11?! Really fun why don't you offer it anymore???! Then Richie says they're closed on Mondays and Tuesdays so cannot have extra Smash Burgers than 10-14! Really, you cannot make it FRESH? OMG, What else is NOT Fresh! The bathroom/toilet needs cleaning! Typucal! Will not be returning or patronizing this restaurant again!
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FAQs

Nami Kaze offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 888-6264.

Nami Kaze is rated 4.8 stars by 1513 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

20 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 71 times today

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1135 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817-4522

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Located at Pier 38 next to Nico's
Area
Kalihi-Palama
Hours of Operation
Brunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.namikaze.com/
Phone number
(808) 888-6264

Nami Kaze

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Dining areas

Additional information

Crispy Pork Belly

Honey Walnut Shrimp Waffle

Custard French Toast

Benedict

Shrimp Toast BenedictUSD 25.00

Taro Toast BenedictUSD 23.00

Toast

Baked Avocado, ZucchiniUSD 17.00

Cured Salmon, Herbed BoursinUSD 17.00

Smoked Ahi, Pickled OnionUSD 18.00

Teishoku

Black CodUSD 33.00

Roasted Atlantic SalmonUSD 27.00

Kanpachi Kama

Tataki of AhiUSD 40.00

Omelet

Shrimp OmeletUSD 23.00

Small Kine Farms Mushroom OmeletUSD 22.00

Atsuage OmeletUSD 17.00

Mentaiko OmeletUSD 25.00

Sando

Ahi MarinaraUSD 21.00

Teriyaki Tuna BurgerUSD 22.00

Shrimp Bánh MìUSD 21.00

GoteburgerUSD 20.00

Soft Shell Po BoyUSD 20.00

Salads

Mari's Garden Butter Lettuce CaesarUSD 13.00

Summer Berry SaladUSD 14.00

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower and BroccoliniUSD 10.00

Marinated Eggplant SaladUSD 12.00

Hau'ula Tomato SaladUSD 13.00

Sweeter

Kulolo Caramel Apple PancakeUSD 18.00

Custard French ToastUSD 22.00

Honey Walnut Shrimp WaffleUSD 24.00

Specials

Beer Batter Auction FishUSD 26.00

Ahi Tsukune Loco MocoUSD 23.00

People's ChoiceUSD 28.00

Additions

LabnehUSD 11.00

Fruit ParfaitUSD 9.00

Grandma's Potato SaladUSD 5.50

Side Miso SoupUSD 3.50

Side Sushi RiceUSD 4.00

Side Ginger ChickenUSD 10.00

FriesUSD 6.00

Side ToastUSD 3.00

Hash BrownUSD 7.00

From the Sushi Bar

Hamachi CrudoUSD 24.00

Moriwase or Chirashi

7 Piece Nigiri SamplerUSD 48.00

Fried Soft Shell CrabUSD 10.00

Japanese Nigiri SamplerUSD 48.00

Fresh Nigiri / Sashimi

Ahi

Ahi Zuke

Hamachi

Glory Bay Salmon

Hirame

Kanpachi

Ikura Zuke

Ama Ebi

Uni

Shima Aji

Maki Roll

Spicy Tuna

Maguro

Negi Hama

Crab Cali

Avocado

High Roll-La