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Nami Kaze

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 72 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
Neighborhood
Kalihi-Palama
Cross street
Located at Pier 38 next to Nico's
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Salads

Mari's Garden Butter Lettuce Caesar$13.00
Arare, Bonito, Yuzu Kosho Vinaigrette, Parmesan Aioli
Summer Berry Salad$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 Broccolini$10.00
Spicy Black Bean Garlic Glaze, Chili Crispies
Marinated Eggplant Salad$12.00
Oroshi, Daikon, Shiso, Tentsuyu
Hau'ula Tomato Salad$13.00
House Soy, Ginger Scallion Relish, Watercress, Onion, Won Tun

Sweeter

Kulolo Caramel Apple Pancake$18.00
Coconut, Candied Walnuts
Custard French Toast$22.00
Mango Lime Coulis, Coconut Tapioca, Candied Nuts, Roasted Coconut
Honey Walnut Shrimp Waffle$24.00
Apple, Celery, Candied Walnut, Maple
- Waffle Only$11.00

Specials

Beer Batter Auction Fish$26.00
French Fries, House Remoulade
Ahi Tsukune Loco Moco$23.00
Wafu Style with Sous Vide Eggs, Ankake Sauce, Rice
People's Choice$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

Labneh$11.00
House Granola, Fresh Fruit, Local Honey
Fruit Parfait$9.00
Fresh Fruit, Coconut Tapioca, Vanilla Whip
Grandma's Potato Salad$5.50
Side Miso Soup$3.50
Side Sushi Rice$4.00
Side Ginger Chicken$10.00
Fries$6.00
Side Toast$3.00
Hash Brown$7.00

From the Sushi Bar

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

Fresh Nigiri / Sashimi

Ahi
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)$18.00
- Sashimi (3.5 oz)$34.00
Ahi Zuke
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)$20.00
- Sashimi (3.5 oz)$37.00
Hamachi
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)$17.00
- Sashimi (3.5 oz)$34.00
Glory Bay Salmon
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)$14.00
- Sashimi (3.5 oz)$30.00
Hirame
Available in Fresh Nigiri (2 Piece) / Sashimi (3.5 oz)
Kanpachi
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)$16.00
- Sashimi (3.5 oz)$34.00
Ikura Zuke
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)$24.00
Ama Ebi
- Fresh Nigiri (2 Pieces)$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 Pieces$8.00
Maguro
- 5 Pieces$12.00
Negi Hama
- 5 Pieces$11.00
Crab Cali
- 5 Pieces$14.00
Avocado
- 5 Pieces$6.00

High Roll-La

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

What 1,515 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.

1,515 Reviews

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Ann
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed the ahi tartare, green bean, and hamachi . The service was excellent. The only thing we didn’t like was being cramped into a small space with several other guests in a side room. The table next to us was so close that I could hear their conversation even though they were speaking at normal volume. Oh well. The food was great so we would go again.
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Robert
Hawaii
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Would have given an overall 5 star but it was disappointing to have our second round of dishes brought to our table and there was no space to set those dishes since the empty dishes brought for our first round had not been cleared. The server had to be assisted by the customers to clear the table Another minor concern was a party of 8 was extremely loud in the small room we were seated.
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Kari
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 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 3 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 3 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 6 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 7 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 on December 13, 2024
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 on December 13, 2024
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 December 9, 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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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 1515 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 72 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1135 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817-4522

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Located at Pier 38 next to Nico's
Neighborhood
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 Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Nami Kaze

Make a reservation

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 Benedict$25.00

Taro Toast Benedict$23.00

Toast

Baked Avocado, Zucchini$17.00

Cured Salmon, Herbed Boursin$17.00

Smoked Ahi, Pickled Onion$18.00

Teishoku

Black Cod$33.00

Roasted Atlantic Salmon$27.00

Kanpachi Kama

Tataki of Ahi$40.00

Omelet

Shrimp Omelet$23.00

Small Kine Farms Mushroom Omelet$22.00

Atsuage Omelet$17.00

Mentaiko Omelet$25.00

Sando

Ahi Marinara$21.00

Teriyaki Tuna Burger$22.00

Shrimp Bánh Mì$21.00

Goteburger$20.00

Soft Shell Po Boy$20.00

Salads

Mari's Garden Butter Lettuce Caesar$13.00

Summer Berry Salad$14.00

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower and Broccolini$10.00

Marinated Eggplant Salad$12.00

Hau'ula Tomato Salad$13.00

Sweeter

Kulolo Caramel Apple Pancake$18.00

Custard French Toast$22.00

Honey Walnut Shrimp Waffle$24.00

Specials

Beer Batter Auction Fish$26.00

Ahi Tsukune Loco Moco$23.00

People's Choice$28.00

Additions

Labneh$11.00

Fruit Parfait$9.00

Grandma's Potato Salad$5.50

Side Miso Soup$3.50

Side Sushi Rice$4.00

Side Ginger Chicken$10.00

Fries$6.00

Side Toast$3.00

Hash Brown$7.00

From the Sushi Bar

Hamachi Crudo$24.00

Moriwase or Chirashi

7 Piece Nigiri Sampler$48.00

Fried Soft Shell Crab$10.00

Japanese Nigiri Sampler$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