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Nami Kaze, Honolulu, HI

Nami Kaze

4.8
4.8
573 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 73 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Sushi, Japanese Speciality

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Wed–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (808) 888-6264

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Jason Peel

  • Neighbourhood

    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

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What 573 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii

    Innovative

  • Hawaii

    Seafood

  • Oahu

    Great for brunch

  • Oahu

    Innovative

  • Oahu

    Seafood

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  1. LisaY

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    While the prices are a little higher than what I would have liked to pay, the quality is so good. Will definitely return for special occasions.
  2. Kaneohefoodie

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A little pricey for the portion size (had the hamachi crudo). The taste was excellent. Overall, the food is very different so if you like to try unique dishes, this is the place for you.
  3. Natori

    Hawaii

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent! But I'm old school...looking at a menu is easier to read than scanning and trying to read on your phone.
  4. GraceS

    Hawaii

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food and consistent. This is my 4th time here for lunch, and everything I’ve tried, new and repeat items, have always been excellent. Flavors, combinations of ingredients, and presentation are novel and creative. Highly recommend. I have to try dinner soon.
  5. Hacker

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were great as usual. Poke and chicken combo was wonderful.
  6. kfun

    Hawaii

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything we had was delicious. Hamachi sushi, garlic spicy string beans (hoo, spicy!), Cheng's tofu with smoked tomatoes (hubby said it was so easy to make, but it was exquisite!), and Kanpachi (YUM, tastebuds were jumping for joy!) Not cheap, but every bite was an experience!!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    We ordered all of our food at the beginning and asked our server to pace the meal for us. It was a disaster. We were served 6 dishes and paid our check in 45 minutes. If we ever return, we will only order one or two things at a time so we can control the pace and avoid being rushed along.
  8. Keiko

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was tasty, just right portions and waiter was helpful/friendly.
  9. LindaK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here for a family brunch. Really liked the industrial space located next to pier. Japanese interpretation to preparation. Ordered 5 dishes to share: custard french toast with lilikoi syrup, shrimp toast benedict, teishoku w/kanpachi kama, mushroom omelet, and the people's choice fried chicken with spicy ahi poke. All of the dishes we ordered were creatively presented, ingredients were fresh and all delicious. The service was excellent. A great experience!
  10. PHPH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Anthony and the whole staff went above and beyond to help. Will return to try more menu items. Beef short ribs are HEAVEN. Chawanmushi is delicate and RICH. Great experience start to finish.
  11. Anonymous

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nami Kaze food was fresh and all tasted so good. Have already made reservations to check out their brunch offerings!
  12. Ryns

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Perfect for small group gathering. Great service.
  13. ChristineK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, awesome service!!! Will be back again for sure.
  14. renjim

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Eric and his colleague did an outstanding job helping us through our groups confused orders. A big MAHALO Loved every thing! Want to return soon
  15. LovesYummy

    Hawaii

    351 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    351 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience was great. The service was wonderful---they train their employees very well; was impressed. The food was excellent. Known for its fresh seafood---being right next to the pier and all---all that we ordered was indeed very fresh and delicious. If you like seafood, especially served in an Asian way, you really should try this place out. You'll be impressed.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A sweet local we met on the beach recommended this restaurant, and it blew our mind. Everything was outstanding. Went for brunch, will be back for dinner next time. The omelet and Japanese breakfast are dishes I will dream about! Highly recommend!!
  17. Jess

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience overall! Customer service and food was top notch. Had lots of dishes, we did family style with a party of 4 for brunch. Creative and delicious dishes; Everything was great. Highlights were French toast, eggs Benedict, omelet, and broccollinni. Recommend reservations. We’ll return!
  18. Vivian

    Hawaii

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the hamachi Kama and the salmon Teishoku which were both excellent!
  19. Glenn

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Everything is done through app. Not a fan of whole table has to order through app. Took us awhile to order our food. Then the wait was a little long. No explanation of sauces, had to find someone to explain. So much workers but if we order on app & pay, they should be able to check on table more often. Food was good.
  20. TimmyB

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place! Everything item we had was top notch. Staff was on point. Will definitely be coming back?
  21. SKHI

    Hawaii

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a birthday dinner at Name Kaze and shared all the food. From drinks to sushi and appetizers to main course and desserts, everything was excellent. All dishes had a twist on something familiar like yuzu on the hamachi roll which was stuffed with a lobster mix. Even the simple things like the ulu tots, corn beignets and the bread that came with the butter herb prawns were surprisingly delicious. The desserts were on par with any restaurant in town. Come here if you want perfectly executed, elevated casual food.
  22. LuxiS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a great place to have great food and drinks! We sat at the bar and the bartender was amazing. Highly recommend!
  23. nancyk

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, wonderful service, lived up to the hype!!!
  24. KayA

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    I had the fish and chips. Fish was moist and delicious but I presentation needed improvement. Fish plopped on fries😧
  25. RichardW

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    food was good. very noisy. i would not recommend it for business meetings or first dates
  26. Shortie

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nami Kaze is one of my favorite restaurants. Everything that I have tried so far is excellent. The food is always fresh, very well presentation and hot; not cold like its been sitting on the counter for awhile. The staff members are very courteous and always checking if the food was alright and inquiring if there is anything else that is needed, and filling water or beverages without being asked. For seniors, the ordering system is a little complex until you get used to the system, as I have double ordered the food items and drinks.
  27. TimG

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything the chef creates is wonderful. Everything has a burst of delicious flavors.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    I came for lunch for the first time here. I was excited as it has been written up extensively. The service was great but the food was surprisingly just ok. I got the People’s Choice and the fried chicken was lukewarm and was a little dry, as someone else has mentioned. It’s as though it was premade and sat around a bit. The potato salad was good. The poke was a little too salty and pretty spicy. While not bad, I’m sorry to say it wasn’t worth the price. Maybe I was an outlier? I doubt I’ll be back since there are so many other good options in Honolulu.
  29. LynnS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Awesome service by Ricky. Patient, helpful, informative, and polite. Food was good. Very nice presentation. Soft drink and tea refills complimentary. We were there for a birthday and they accommodated by cutting the cake we brought and served it too. Birthday girl also received complimentary dessert.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered for dinner tasted very good, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The quality and the sauce were superb and it well worth the price. I would like to try their branch next time.
  31. JoyH

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Start to finish our experience on this visit exceeded my already high expectation. The host staff was very accommodating, the wait staff informative and attentive. The food was incredible, every course we had was a winner.
  32. MargieD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite spot for brunch! The dishes are full of delicious flavors and satisfying to our taste buds. We highly recommend to all our friends, families and colleagues to try this place. Employees, Managers and the Owner have phenomenal service. We love you NAMI KAZE. You guys are number one in our hearts.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. Such a good time with great service and delicious food
  34. Kmatt95

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was all excellent. Especially loved the Hamachi with ponzu butter. The oysters were perfect. Great cocktails. We sat at the bar and enjoyed Paul’s service. Liked how we could place orders via the app and the food or drinks came quickly. Casual and relaxed vibe, excellent food.
  35. Terry

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing. Great food, excellent service, amazing value. Dinner service menu is very different from brunch/lunch, so you need to try both!
  36. Jeff

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our stay at this restaurant. We had a private booth and could discuss personal matters without external noise. The service was excellent; however, we waited for our last dish menu. The fusion flavor of the individual dishes made it worth the wait. I recommend this restaurant to those who enjoy Pacific Fusion and the quality of the unique dishes. Thank you to the Nami Kaze staff who made your stay so enjoyable.
  37. ChristineJ

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been dining here since the very beginning and always loved it. We had a bad experience a few months ago and the manager did reach out to us. Unfortunately we were out of the country but we decided to come in for another try yesterday for lunch and we were happy we did.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit and extremely delighted! The tomato & watercress salad was amazing. Tasty & Refreshing! Sushi ono-licious!! Fellow Kauaian, Chef Peel came out to say “hello”! Sweet! We shall return and tell all our family & friends! Awesomeness!!
  39. JFoodie

    Hawaii

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Because it was my friend's birthday we wanted to try all the best dishes. We opted for the Honey Walnut Shrimp Waffle and Diner's Choice a mix of potato salad, namasu rice, miso garlic poke and fried chicken. For dessert we had the deconstructed apple pie and lemon meringue. The lemon curd and meringue were exquisite. Locally sourced and expertly prepared food made us very happy and satisfied. Leftovers were great too! Our waiter recommended we try dinner next. Can't wait!
  40. KharaM

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service has always been amazing. Took my sister who is visiting to brunch here and she loved every dish.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 573 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 73 times today
Google Map for Nami Kaze

1135 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817-4522

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Located at Pier 38 next to Nico's

  • Neighbourhood

    Kalihi-Palama

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Wed–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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

  • Executive Chef

    Jason Peel

  • Additional

    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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