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Nami Nori - Williamsburg

4.8
4.8
51 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
Nami Nori is a casual, award. winning, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.

We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle. Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in Williamsburg. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques.

Nami Nori is a place to share with friends, old and new.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    236 North 12th Street, New York, NY 11211
  • Phone number
    (917) 909-1299
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None

Experiences

  • Temaki Counter

    Multiple dates available
    There’s nothing better than sitting at the Temaki Counter and having the chef personally hand you each piece! This chef interactive reservation will be at the Temaki counter, which is a high top format. Please note, due to demand, we can’t guarantee that we’ll have the ability to move this reservation to a different table type or dining area.

  • Indoor Tables

    Multiple dates available
    Grab a seat in our indoor dining room and enjoy a server driven experience! This reservation will be seated at a traditional table inside. Reservations at tables will receive their Temaki in complete sets. To guarantee the most crisp nori, each piece will be wrapped in a plant based wrapper that you’ll remove when you’re ready to enjoy! Please note, due to demand, we can’t guarantee that we’ll have the ability to move this reservation to a different table type or dining area.

Menu

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What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Japanese

  • Brooklyn

    Innovative

  • Brooklyn

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nami Nori in Williamsburg offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food and fun vibe." The coconut shrimp handrolls and cocktails are "spectacular," complemented by "attentive service" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Ideal for dates, the restaurant caters to celiacs and vegans, ensuring a "unique and special" culinary adventure.

51 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, but didn’t think it was amazing. On some parts of my rolls, they put too much wasabi and so that would completely overtake the bite - and I like wasabi but it was just an uneven spread I guess. But it happened on 2 of the 5 rolls I ordered. I liked the spicy lobster and spicy crab dynamite. The others lacked flavor. The chef was great to interact with though, very friendly. My waitress only popped over to take my order and to give me the bill - but she was nice. Not sure if I will visit again though.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner, service was excellent, and they were very accommodating when we went to the wrong location by accident first. Highly recommend the signature temaki and the spicy crab dynamite. The espresso martini and old fashioned were also excellent! We will definitely be back!

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  3. Howie

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dined at Nami Nori and had a fantastic experience despite a mix-up with my reservation. I mistakenly booked for the wrong number of people, but the manager and hostess were incredibly accommodating. They made sure to quickly adjust everything and still provide us with a wonderful dining experience. The food was excellent, with the spicy lobster roll standing out as a true highlight — the flavors were fresh and vibrant, with just the right level of heat. The sushi was top-notch, and everything was beautifully presented. Our server, Sofia, was extremely helpful and attentive throughout the meal. She made sure we had everything we needed and offered great recommendations from the menu. Overall, the service and food quality exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend Nami Nori to anyone looking for a top-tier dining experience.

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  4. Justine

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    nami nori is always so consistent and such a sure thing that we love going here. We will continue to come back. It’s always a pleasure.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    delicious!! five temakis are not enough!! had a lovely time with amazing service, solid spot

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best of this experience : - cream of mushroom soup with truffle chive (winter special)

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  7. Lauren

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely time yesterday afternoon. I spent the entire evening thinking of the food we ate at Nami Nori. The coconut shrimp handroll was top notch and I am so happy I chose to try it. All of the cocktails are spectacular. Nami Nori remains as one of my favorite restaurants. Thank you!

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  8. Tom

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and a fun vibe. Sitting at the temaki counter was fun and it was nice to be given the temaki one at a time. Excited to go back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience.

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  10. Caroline

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was absolutely delicious and our server, Mary, helped ensure our food came quickly, so we could make it to our show on time! Thank you!

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FAQs

Nami Nori - Williamsburg is rated 4.8 stars by 51 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
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nami Nori - Williamsburg

236 North 12th Street, New York, NY 11211

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (917) 909-1299
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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