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Nami Kaze, Honolulu, HI
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Nami Kaze

$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 lunch and dinner, Wednesday through Sunday. 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 10:30 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,630 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hawaii

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nami Kaze offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "creative and beautifully presented dishes," featuring fresh, local ingredients. The restaurant's inventive menu, including unique items like the "Honey Walnut Shrimp Waffle" and "ginger chicken," delights diners. Despite occasional pricing concerns, Nami Kaze delivers a memorable culinary adventure.
1,631 Reviews
  1. Larry VIP

    Hawaii214 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wow! This place just gets better each time we dine here. The execution of the menu is on point. The cocktails are great too. Staff is friendly and efficient and the service flow is well paced. I just wish the lights weren’t so bright… it feels like you’re eating in a big grocery store. That feeling does go away after the second glass of their Bushido sake tho.

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  2. Michelle VIP

    Hawaii4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love the food here! This has been my go to spot to take out of town visitors. The staff is amazing. I am not a fan if the menu change to a prix fixe for lunch/brunch. It made it very difficult for me as a gluten free diner-my choices were very limited. I enjoy the variety of the dinner menu and the ability to share plates. I still love this restaurant but will only return for the dinner menu.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Hawaii2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The change to set menu and no option for their previously extensive menu was horrible. Basically not the same great restaurant it used to be. Won’t be going back.

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  4. Paul

    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Verdict: $200 for two people and no alcohol did not get us great food, service, or atmosphere. Everything was ok, good here and there. We had a shrimp sushi roll, cabbage salad, and roasted eggplant for starters. Eggplant came after the other two which wasn’t what the waiter said would happen. Sushi was the best thing, even better than our entrees. Friend had kanpachi and said it was ok and I had the lobster pasta. It was too strongly flavored. Portion sizes for everything was just adequate but leaning small. Waiter asked about dessert before entrees came. And there was an occasional fly flying around.

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  5. Matt

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love having date night here! Always new things on the menu with a focus on locality. Service is always top notch. Shout out to Kiko for making an amazing sake recommendation!

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  6. linda

    Memphis/West TN5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and presentation was beautiful and tasty! The service was very good too. Thank you and keep doing what you do!

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  7. Carly

    Portland15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We love the sharable small plates and the variety of choices. As our guests said, it is nice having food with flavors and ingredients I can’t easily make at home. We Haven’t tried the new mains as that would push the bill above our comfort zone. I

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  8. Edward VIP

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a wonderful meal and incredible service. I sat at the bar and the young lady who took care of me had complete control of my dining and Beverage experience. She did a wonderful job. I cannot recommend the cabbage dish enough. She paired it with a “bartenders whim” to compliment the Szechuan flavors in the house chili paste and simply nailed it. Ingredients: knob creek 7, st. Elizabeth all spice, olehna, Benedictine, and I think a spicy bitter they make in house. It was…simply put, one of the most exquisite pairings I’ve ever had. Wonderful meal, perfect service. I’ll be back.

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  9. Tran

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our experience from our service to the food was incredible. Definitely looking forward to coming back again!

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  10. LAMM VIP

    Hawaii14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New price fixe lunch menu has good choices. Lots of food. We were both full and happy.

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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 4.7 stars by 1630 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
19:00
Booked 49 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
  • Area
    Kalihi-Palama
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 10:30 am–1:00 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
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