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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

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 37 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 favourite 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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Hours of Operation
Brunch Wed–Fri 11:00–13:30 Sat, Sun 09:00–13:30 Dinner Wed–Sun 16:30–20:30
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 Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Ulu TotsUS$13.00
Hide's Sticky Sauce, Parmesan Cheese
Roasted Japanese EggplantUS$15.00
Tomato Miso, Puffed Wild Rice, Yuzu Kosho, Aioli
Brussel SproutsUS$14.00
Maui Gold Pineapple, Nuc Chom
Braised ClamsUS$34.00
Natto Garlic Sake Butter, Fresh Herbs, House Bread
Roasted Spanish OctopusUS$29.00
Gochugaru Piripiri, Labneh, Pickles, Herbs
Lobster ChawanmushiUS$16.00
Braised Lobster, Truffle Ankake Sauce
Roasted TomatoUS$15.00
Miso Bagna Cauda, Burrata, House Bread

SALADS

Pickled Beet SaladUS$16.00
Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Spinach, Cara Cara Orange, Yuzu Mustard Vinaigrette
Hau'ula Tomato & Burrata SaladUS$17.00
Cucumber, Radish, Tomato, Grape, Creamy Ponzu Dressing
Marinated Eggplant SaladUS$13.00
Daikon, Kaiware Sprouts, Wasabi Oil, Ginger Tentsuyu
Mixed Green Summer RollUS$13.00
Pickled Vegetables, Local Vegetables & Herbs, Peanut Satay Sauce
Lobster BLT CaesarUS$22.00
Baby Romaine, Hau'ula Tomatoes, Crispy Bacon, Asian Remoulade, Garlic Croutons
Mrs. Cheng's Tofu SaladUS$16.00
Smoked Tomato, Hijiki, Sizzled Scallions, House Ponzu

ENTREES

Tomato Miso Black CodUS$43.00
Black Garlic Cucumber Vierge, Charred Bok Choi, White Rice
Steamed Hawaiian KanpachiUS$41.00
Truffle Onion Relish, Roasted Onion & Bone Broth, White Rice
Glory Bay SalmonUS$40.00
Kung Pao Glaze, Nami Kaze Chili Oil, Chili Crisps, Peanuts, Bok Choi, White Rice
Seared Hokkaido ScallopsUS$42.00
Cauliflower Puree, Red Curry Carrot Butter, Choi Sum, White Rice
Mountain View Dairy Pork BellyUS$34.00
Okonomiyaki Gel, Ginger Congee, Brussel Sprouts, Kizami Wasabi
Lemongrass Chili Smoked Lamb RackUS$46.00
Sweet Potato, Lilikoi Gastrique, Chili Hoisin Sauce, Wing Beans
Hapa Cattle Co. Short RibUS$42.00
Kare Kare Style, Roasted Eggplant, Green Bean Salad, Crushed Peanuts, Local Herbs, White Rice
Tristan Lobster PastaUS$40.00
Singapore Chili Garlic Sauce, Zucchini, House Butter, Parmesan Cheese

SPECIALTY ROLLS

Miso EggplantUS$18.00
Asparagus, Cucumber, Takuwan, Tomato Miso, Sweet Soy, Kewpie Mayo
Surf & TurfUS$24.00
Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Local Beef, Tentsuyu Gel, Garlic Aioli
Tsu-NamiUS$24.00
Snow Crab Salad, Charred Scallion, Cucumber, Hamachi, Thai Chili Yuzu Gel, Yukari
Amber-JackedUS$20.00
Kona Kanpachi, Japanese Hamachi, Kizami Wasabi, Ginger Scallion, Ponzu Gel
FutomakiUS$23.00
Crispy Soft Shell Crab, Unagi, Cucumber. Takuwan, Avocado, Local Greens, Chili Mayo
Pika-Chuna RollUS$25.00
Spicy Ahi, Cucumber, Sprouts, Ahi, Jalapeno, Onion, Ginger Soy Glaze

URAMAKI

CaliforniaUS$14.00
Snow Crab Salad, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko
Spicy TunaUS$13.00
Cucumber, Kaiware Sprout, Sesame Seed

FROM THE SUSHI BAR

Kanpachi CrudoUS$27.00
Yuzu, Smoked Tomato, Wasabi Oil, Sea Asparagus
Hamachi CrudoUS$25.00
Mentaiko, Jalapeno, Wasabi Oil, House Ponzu
Sashimi MoriawaseUS$55.00
5 Types of Fresh Local & Japan Fish
Oysters (SEASONAL)US$13.00
Raw, Pickled Garlic, Jalapeno, Tosazu (3 Pieces)
Japan Nigiri SamplerUS$45.00
Ma Saba, Hotate, Shima Aji, Uni
Uni & Ikura DonUS$35.00
Miso Soup

AHI (FRESH ISLAND FISH)

PokeUS$21.00
Choice of: Hapa Boy, Spicy Mayo, Garlic Miso, Wasabi Ginger, Spicy Black Bean
TartareUS$18.00
Egg Yolk Jam, Ume Gel, Thai Chili, Sea Asparagus, Sesame Rice Cracker

SIDES

Roasted Green BeansUS$14.00
Spicy Garlic Glaze, Chili Crisps
Charred Bok ChoiUS$13.00
Shio Konbu Nametake Relish, Sizzled Scallions
Grandma's Potato SaladUS$12.00
Smoked Trout Roe
Tempura Onion RingsUS$7.00
Potato FriesUS$7.00
White RiceUS$3.00
Sushi RiceUS$3.50
Miso SoupUS$3.00
Maze GohanUS$6.00
Asian Potato SaladUS$13.00
House BreadUS$5.00

What 1,556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nami Kaze offers "excellent fusion dishes" with a creative menu that elevates island flavors. Guests praise its "outstanding service," "delicious food," and "fantastic ambiance." Highlights include unique presentations, local ingredients, and a friendly atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's "head and shoulders the best meal" with "spectacular" culinary experiences.

1,556 Reviews

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Sharon
VIP
Hawaii
89 reviews
1.0
89 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This had been our favorite restaurant on Oahu since it opened and I have written multiple rave reviews since our first of many visits. It's such a shame that they have made so many dramatic changes to the menu! We miss the exciting and creative sharable plates and never had a bite of food that wasn't fantastic! Why change the menu to be like every other restaurant in town when you had something special going? And, what happened to the reliable and consistent service? There were many open tables which was unusual for a Saturday night. After being seated for 45 mins without ANY food on our table, we asked the waiter if there was a problem with our order. He checked and returned (empty handed) , apologized and said it would only be a few more minutes. He walked by our table again after we had waited another 15 mins. We asked him once again and he again apologized and said it would be a few more minutes. At that point after being seated for 60 mins without anything to eat, we told him we weren't waiting any longer and we very sadly left and won't be back.
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David
VIP
London
81 reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Highlights were the Lobster Chawanmushi, lobster pasta and the desserts were great too. Well done!
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Monique
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect in every way! Impeccable service and the best meal we had while vacationing on O’ahu. Fine dining without the pretense and fuss. We will return!
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Cynthia
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Music a little loud would love the side room but it is very drab. Nonetheless the service and food is outstanding!!! We always want to try new items but there are certain tried and true menu items. We were excited to try the new menu for 2025 and it was awesome! Definitely will be back again. Server was super nice and patient with us.
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Maria
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited this place last year. This time around was better. Portions are bigger than before.
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James
VIP
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The smoked lamb rack was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Highly recommend!
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Christine
VIP
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and Service were amazing, will be back for sure. Tables were a little too close, but will still go back.
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Bonnie
VIP
Hawaii
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very creative menu. Just a bit disappointed that the octopus was not as tender as before. The flavor was there. The scallops were tender and delicious.
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Johanna
Hawaii
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I’ve had great experiences at Nami Kaze before, so I was disappointed when I had a poor experience with their new menu. The waiter recommended the braised beef and it was so tough! I had a hard time trying to pull it apart to eat it. The fish for poke is great quality, but the seasoning we got was bland. The crunchy green bean side was pretty spicy. We had a reservation but the waiter barely had time for us, prolonging our time there by an hour. The prices are worth it when the food and service are great, unfortunately that wasn’t the case during my last visit.
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Sandra
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good but not quite up to expectations and pricy. TVs like a sports bar.
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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 1556 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

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 37 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 11:00–13:30 Sat, Sun 09:00–13:30 Dinner Wed–Sun 16:30–20:30
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, 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

Garlic Braised Pork Belly

Tristan Lobster Pasta

Sashimi Moriawase

APPETIZERS

Ulu TotsUS$13.00

Roasted Japanese EggplantUS$15.00

Brussel SproutsUS$14.00

Braised ClamsUS$34.00

Roasted Spanish OctopusUS$29.00

Lobster ChawanmushiUS$16.00

Roasted TomatoUS$15.00

SALADS

Pickled Beet SaladUS$16.00

Hau'ula Tomato & Burrata SaladUS$17.00

Marinated Eggplant SaladUS$13.00

Mixed Green Summer RollUS$13.00

Lobster BLT CaesarUS$22.00

Mrs. Cheng's Tofu SaladUS$16.00

ENTREES

Tomato Miso Black CodUS$43.00

Steamed Hawaiian KanpachiUS$41.00

Glory Bay SalmonUS$40.00

Seared Hokkaido ScallopsUS$42.00

Mountain View Dairy Pork BellyUS$34.00

Lemongrass Chili Smoked Lamb RackUS$46.00

Hapa Cattle Co. Short RibUS$42.00

Tristan Lobster PastaUS$40.00

SPECIALTY ROLLS

Miso EggplantUS$18.00

Surf & TurfUS$24.00

Tsu-NamiUS$24.00

Amber-JackedUS$20.00

FutomakiUS$23.00

Pika-Chuna RollUS$25.00

URAMAKI

CaliforniaUS$14.00

Spicy TunaUS$13.00

FROM THE SUSHI BAR

Kanpachi CrudoUS$27.00

Hamachi CrudoUS$25.00

Sashimi MoriawaseUS$55.00

Oysters (SEASONAL)US$13.00

Japan Nigiri SamplerUS$45.00

Uni & Ikura DonUS$35.00

AHI (FRESH ISLAND FISH)

PokeUS$21.00

TartareUS$18.00

SIDES

Roasted Green BeansUS$14.00

Charred Bok ChoiUS$13.00

Grandma's Potato SaladUS$12.00

Tempura Onion RingsUS$7.00

Potato FriesUS$7.00

White RiceUS$3.00

Sushi RiceUS$3.50

Miso SoupUS$3.00

Maze GohanUS$6.00

Asian Potato SaladUS$13.00

House BreadUS$5.00

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