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A very minimalist, cute and chic temaki restaurant in Montclair, New Jersey. I really enjoyed all of the temaki I tried--they were fresh and delicious, with the tuna being my favorite. It's BYOB, which I didn't realize beforehand. I definitely would have brought my own drink if I'd known. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat outside, but I would have preferred to sit inside. I was told the dining room was fully reserved, but it never actually filled up, which was a bit disappointing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That's the only reason I'm giving it four stars instead of five.
Nami Nori seemed like a cool concept with the open style hand rolls with unique flavors. However, simple is better when it comes sushi. I felt having to assemble the sushi piece with the loose toppings was a bit messy to eat. So many crumbs and pieces were flying off as I bit down. Also It was the same way you eat a hot dog, so not the most elegant way to eat. The signature set sounded like the better deal since it includes 5 temakis. The portion turned out to be enough, but I'm not a huge eater. For my husband this would be an appetizer portion. None of the pieces were memorable to me and I wasn't even sure what I was eating. There were too many toppings and such covering the fish. The flavors were too much that every piece seemed to taste the same. The service was polite and friendly. Not the typical aloof servers you find at Asian restaurants. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was clean and minimalistic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
Food: The fish is fresh and delicious here. The presentation is beautiful and quality of the food is great. The furikake fries were very flavorful and crispy. All of the temaki tasted good; we didn't have a bad piece. The seaweed is served separately and you assemble it yourself so that it doesn't get soggy as you're eating. Service: Service was excellent. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Ambiance: [[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant is a good size with seating at the sushi bar and tables on the side. It's good for both large and small groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, I would recommend this restaurant!
We heard about this place through friends and bookmarked it as one of the spots to try. Securing a reservation was quite easy, depending on the time. Upon arrival, we noticed the sushi bar dominating about one-third of the eatery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is best described as elegantly minimalistic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The host greeted us warmly and led us to our seats at the sushi bar. As we browsed the menu, we chose the following: Appetizer - Winter Special: Miso braised leeks - 3.5/5 stars. The outer leaves were still intact, making it less than ideal as we consumed this appetizer. Thus, I deducted half a star for that. I did enjoy the char on the leek and the sauce. The Signature Set, which includes 5 temaki rolls (U-shaped): 1. Tuna poke - 5/5 Stars. Simply divine. The crispy shallots gave it a textural contrast to the tuna temaki itself. 2. X.O. Scallop - 4/5 Stars. The scallop should have been the star; however, the X.O. sauce was used too generously. It overpowered the scallop, preventing us from fully appreciating its sweet, buttery, and briny notes. 3. Coconut Shrimp - 3/5 Stars. The shrimp was made into a paste and deep-fried. While this is a favorite among many, according to the itamae, the flaked coconut and breadcrumbs provided plenty of crunch, but the shrimp's natural sweetness and juiciness were lost. 4. Salmon Serrano - 5/5 Stars. Fresh and perfectly balanced by the sharp and delicious heat of the serrano peppers. 5. Cucumber Black Sesame - 4/5 Stars. Bold in flavor, which surprised me since it was the final temaki in the set. I was expecting something lighter and sweeter, as most Japanese restaurants end their sushi with the final piece with sweetness. The sauce is plum-forward, and the black sesame masks the cucumber's lightness. The seafood is extremely fresh, but the itamae, at times, drowned the temaki with the sauce. Ideally, the sauce should enhance, and not overshadow, the seafood. The service was polite and attentive. The itamae explained each piece as it was served, and the servers ensured our cups were always full. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the sushi bar occupies about one-third of the space, there are also tables that comfortably seat groups of four or more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Despite the spacious layout, reservations can still be difficult to secure. Street parking is available, though the ease of finding a spot varies depending on the time.
We've tried to dine here a few times. It's been a difficult reservation. You can accord that to one of two things, or maybe both. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One is that it appears to be on the small side as far as seating. The other would be that it's been a popular place to dine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is different than expected of what might be viewed as a sushi restaurant. It's also limited in size when compared with other sushi restaurants. The sushi is presented differently. We did not find any cut rolls on the menu. The rolls are all akin to hand rolls, though diners wrap them on their own at their table. I did not know how to adequately describe this process, so I consulted AI to obtain the following paragraph. "Nami Nori serves high-quality, innovative temaki (hand rolls) in an open, U-shaped "taco" style with warm rice and crispy nori. They offer a variety of flavors, from classic combinations like tuna avocado to unique options such as tuna poke with crispy shallots, coconut shrimp with green curry, and spicy crab dynamite with a crunchy rice puff topping. The rolls are intended to be eaten right away to appreciate the crispness of the nori and the warmth of the rice." Our own experience is as follows. We started by ordering the recommended 5 rolls each. Once we ordered those we decided to add the caviar appetizer. While the caviar itself was very good, we found the accompaniments less so, as we felt the rice chips and onion cream to be too heavy for such a delicacy and think the caviar could be better used as an addition to the temaki. As to the temaki rolls, we each selected our own assortments, rather than go with the house suggested "sets" of 5 tamaki rolls. Among those we ordered were the spicy tuna, spicy lobster, yellowtail + scallion, toro + scallion, red crab California, and spicy crab dynamite. All were really, truly, excellent. It's a BYOB establishment in Montclair, unlike their other NY and Florida locations. We did not partake in dessert. Service was good, though it could have been better. We were initially presented with someone else's bill. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating also feels cramped. Perhaps we should have eaten outdoors[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. All in all, we will be back. It was worth a repeat, though it is a pricey meal ($166 at a BYOB) compared with other sushi restaurants, though not by enough to be a discouragement. Lastly, I must mention that I've tired of playing the Jerry F. game. Huh? Jerry F. is another NJ-based Yelper who retaliates by posting an OH NO to every one of my reviews when I dared disagree with one of his reviews with an OH NO. It's a shame one cannot have an honest disagreement, or a different experience, without being targeted with vengeance, as it's been tit for tat ever since. I'm done playing this infantile game with Jerry F. and regret such a narrow mind exists in the YELP community, so no more of me posting OH NO on his reviews, though I'm sure he will keep doing so on mine, especially as he would not even deal with a message discussion I attempted about his antics and he blocked me after the very first OH NO. Beware.
Thank goodness they have opened a handroll restaurant outside of NYC! Great place to enjoy hand rolls in Montclair. Had a reservation on a week night and we were seated immediately. The staff was very friendly and explained everything to us perfectly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is quite modern looking and you can choose to sit at a table or at the counter to have your meal prepared.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Started off with the shishito peppers, served with a honey miso, definitely needed for those surprise spicy shishitos that come through. Really tasty start to the meal. Went right into the hand rolls afterwards. The nori stays in plastic until you pull it off so that it remains crispy and fresh until you are ready to eat. We loved all the hand rolls we tried, but the stand out to my wife and me was definitely the poached lobster roll, absolutely delicious with the bits of potato on top. The other stand outs were the scallop and the spicy tuna. Would definitely try out more rolls next time. Would recommend to all!
Stopped by Nami Nori for our anniversary dinner and it was an awesome experience! This was my first time having sushi rolls like this and they were all absolutely delicious and it was cool to try soemthing new. We got the spicy tuna dip as a starter (insanely good with wonton chips) and then got a cannoli and sesame chocolate chip cookie for dessert. The restaurant is super clean and has an awesome modern/Japanese vibe. Our servers were all super nice and offered great service. I cannot recommend nami nori enough!
Solid option, welcomed addition to the neighborhood. Stopped here for dinner before a show and had a corner booth near the kitchen. Mix of counter (2) and table seating. Clean and crisp space. Bright and airy. Didn't love the disposable chopsticks and napkin vibe.. Also didn't prefer the individually wrapped rolls would rather not have to work for the meal ingredients falling out for my husband The restaurant filled up pretty quick let between 5-6PM. Recommended to order 5 hand rolls for a meal. I went for 4 along with our appetizers and felt plenty full. I ordered the: XOs Scallop (5/5) great balance of textures and flavor Spicy Lobster (4/5) good but not my fave Spicy tuna (5/5) yum! Loved the freshness of the jalapeño Toro scallion (5/5) simple and delicious All were super fresh and filling. My husband got some of the same plus the crispy crab, and uni both were great. Appetizer wise we got Ocean trout shashimi (4/5) thicker pieces of fish which might not be for everyone, flavor was good, could've eaten more haha the tempura misto (5/5) heavy on the breading but a good mix of veg and seafood with a side of spicy mayo We had time to kill and a bottle of wine to finish so we added the furikake fries which were decent but definitely put me over the top filling wise haha
I flew in from the Bay Area some weeks ago and stayed with my friend for life who lives close by. After dropping off my luggage, we walked over on a Monday night with no reservations. The interior is gorgeous and designed incredibly well. We sat outside, though, since I was on a plane and in airports all day. It was glorious. I'd never tried temaki before and I was skeptical but HOLY MOLY IT WAS AWESOME. We did the tasting option and my friend did a starter set whilst I went with a custom selection (thanks to the server for helping me choose) and I really wish I wrote down what I had it was sooooo goooood. We started with the spicy tuna dip (YUM) and I ordered soup that they forgot about for a while. When they realized, they gave us some bamboo shoots as a kindness AND THEY WERE BOMB TOO!!!! Allll of the staff was friendly and charming and weirdly good-looking. I can't wait to go back. Sometimes it's tough on the tummy after a full day of travel but this food was scrumptious AND easy on my stomach. It was a dream!
The best way for me to describe this dining experience is well curated. The atmosphere was sleek and modern to create an elevated feel. The food was also very enticing and had unique flavors. The temaki roll set was pretty amazing all around with; fresh ingredients, toppings that complemented the seafood well, crispy nori, and bold flavors. I will say though, occasionally one of my bites would be almost too savory from uneven topping distribution, but that's a nitpick. Aside from the set, the crispy rice chips with spice tuna dip was a great appetizer to really prep your taste buds for the start of the great meal.
Fun, whimsical restaurant in the heart of Montclair for a solid meal. Great decor and service complement the high quality fresh fish in this establishment. Fresh ingredients served in small plates for individuals or to share for a great meal that you get to watch get made if you sit at the counter. Great choice for a different type of meal and experience when you are in the area. Been there several times and it's on our rotation list!
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Loved everything about this place! The Mushroom dip was a great start to the meal, and every piece in the signature temaki sets we ordered tasted as good as it looked. We ordered a couple of extra temaki including the Spicy Crab dynamite and Spicy Lobster and they were both phenomenal. Service was friendly and on point. Will be back to try the rest of the menu! read more
10 months ago
So I came back mostly for the uni but also got an xo scallop and both were absolutely delicious. I think ordering a la carte is the way to go here. The Hokkaido uni was pricy but mostly worth the high price tag, probably one of the best freshest uni bites I've had. I also got the miso chocolate chip cookies which were just alright, I enjoyed them but ended up getting a chocolate chip cookie from jayce baudry down the street which was more my style in terms of taste and gooey texture. I would come back and splurge on small expensive bites but maybe not a full meal. read more
3 years ago
I had an amazing time here! It has a very cozy and minimalist ambiance. We took a reservation to be seated at the bar and the vibes were immaculate! I would highly recommend doing the same for the full experience. We were able to watch as our rolls were crafted and personally placed down in front of us to enjoy together. The staff was so lovely and attentive throughout our time here. I ordered the signature set which came with five hand rolls. My favorites were the coconut shrimp and kanpachi rolls. They were definitely very small so I left still feeling hungry, but it was worth the experience. read more
The acclaimed Japanese restaurant that specializes in "open-style temaki" is expanding out of New York City into Montclair. Nami Nori Montclair is a casual temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Their menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows everyone to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite. They also serve Japanese-inspired dishes and desserts. MONTCLAIR EXCLUSIVE SPECIALS honey butter corn ribs aonori, lime braised bamboo shoots sea beans, rayu chili oil This location in Montclair location is a BYOB, cheers! read more
SERVICE: No complaints, everything was as expected. 5/5. AMBIANCE: Smallish space so they work with what they've got. If you're at one of the few tables, you'll be pretty close to the table next to you (i.e. with zero effort, you can touch their table). Decor was nice and minimalistic. 4.5/5. FOOD: Took my GF here for her birthday dinner. We weren't disappointed: CRISPY CALAMARI appetizer was 5/5. Would definitely get that again & again. SHISHITO PEPPERS appetizer was also 5/5. My GF liked this more than I did being that her spicy tolerance is greater than mine, but I'd still recommend it. The dipping sauce was great. We both got Create Your Own temaki; the missus got: - Tuna Poke with Crispy Shallots - Eggplant, Red Miso, and Gobo Chips - Spicy Crab Dynamite (she said this was too salty for her so I ate the half she didn't want) - Yellowtail Scallion - Spicy Tuna I got: - Cucumber Black Sesame, Shiso, and Plum - Aki Ebi (shrimp) - Spicy Crab Dynamite - California - Spicy Lobster, Butter Poached, Tobiko, Shiso, and Crispy Potato Overall a 5/5 for the food. The Spicy Lobster was my favorite, and I could probably get five of them next time. My only gripe: tables had cheap paper napkin squares. At least a full-size paper napkin would be nice, to at least cover most of your lap. I think I lost two or three to the floor because they were so small they'd just fly off my lap. -0.5 for that. I'd rate them 4.5/5 but rounding up to 5/5 because Yelp. read more
Very delicious meal and great options of cocktails and soft drinks, I wanted to try literally everything on this menu! The service is friendly and helpful when it comes to suggestions and ordering. The thing about this location even though it's a great space is that the seating is really tight. Very little room between tables and you basically feel like you're on top of the people next to you and are hearing everyone's conversations! The spicy crab was probably my favorite item as well as the coconut shrimp and tuna poke. Everything is seasoned to perfection so you can see why they forgo offering any wasabi or soy sauce at your table. read more
3-poke 1-salmon avocado -1spicy tuna I highly recommend going here. Their hand rolls are super fresh, and the salmon was the freshest of them all. If this wasn't so expensive I would go here all the time! Just a tip if your going to eat here make sure you make reservations as it is small and gets packed! read more
AMBIENCE: (5/5) - Elegant & minimalistic, illuminated with a welcoming white glow of lights. Emanates modern Japanese style architecture - Clean yet warm style SERVICE: (5/5) - Waiter was great, very welcoming & greeted with a smile. Introduced us the menu for those who are first-timers - Food came quickly even though we were a larger party - They have little plastic wrappers around the seaweed that wraps each roll so it keeps the seaweed fresh without getting soaked until you're ready to peel off the wrappers to eat it. What a great idea! FOOD/DRINKS: (5/5) - Shishito peppers (4/5): Grilled to perfection, can't really mess this one up. The smoked honey glaze was a great winner though. Perfectly tangy & sweet - Tuna Poke Temaki (4/5): fresh and tender, the crispy shallots gave it a bite of flavor at the end - XO Scallop Temaki (5/5): mildly sweet & brightened with a squeeze of lemon. The XO sauce was also spot on, not too spicy and just the perfect umami - Coconut Shrimp Temaki (4/5): crunchy shell with the shrimp perfectly cooked. It was good but just couldn't out shine the others who were just phenomenal - Salmon Serrano Temaki (4/5): my favorite fish is salmon so I thought I would be a bit biased. However, even though the salmon was fresh the fish flavor didn't shine as much as the ginger sauce - Cucumber Black Sesame Temaki (3/5): really interesting combo, seemed like a pallet cleanser at the end of the meal. Not really for my taste but I didn't NOT enjoy it. Most likely wouldn't order it again just because I'd rather save room to try another temaki - Maitake Truffle Temaki (5/5): incredibly delicious, def worth ordering a la carte. Right when it hit the table you could already smell the truffle rafting through the air. The mushrooms were so tender & juicy, teased with the marinade to give it umami flavors almost like it's beef - Red Crab California Temaki (5/5): one of my favorites by far. The crab is so so fresh & sweet. Fresher than the Tuna Poke & even sweeter than the XO Scallop. I could easily eat 5 of these. Must have if you come here! - Cider house mule (5/5): high quality drink with just as much thought & effort in its invention as any alcoholic cocktail. Loved the rosemary & pear combo OVERVIEW: (5/5) - Incredibly fresh seafood. Amazing presentation. Generous amounts. It's rare to find a place that has NY city quality with suburban prices. Definitely coming back! - My ideal Temaki lineup: maitake truffle, tuna poke, XO scallop, crab california, salmon serrano read more
Foodies and culinary connoisseurs, take note! Get set to embark on a culinary journey as the most recent addition to the Montclair dining scene sweeps the city.The restaurant's architecture is open and light-filled, with plenty of bar and table seating. Aside from the fantastic accommodations, the cuisine was out of this world. Flavorful seafood, inventive umami-filled creations, and perfectly seasoned rice. The restaurant suggests ordering your Temaki in sets of five, which is the perfect amount of food. For those who enjoy drinking alcohol, is a BYOB restaurant Order: Appetizers: Spicy Tuna Dip Crispy Calamari Shishito Peppers We opted to create our very own temaki set: Tuna Poke (FAV) Spicy Crab Dynamite Coconut Shrimp Yellowtail & Scallion Xo Scallop Spicy Lobster We finished with the mochurros, which were billed as the best churros in Montclair, and I wholeheartedly concur. They were warm, doughy, and delightfully sweet, with a dollop of lemon curd on the side. Everything was so GUD, We'll definitely be back very soon! 10/10 ! read more
My friend and I came here on a Thursday after work and there was ample seating available. We did make a resy beforehand just in case but it didn't seem necessary. The staff were very friendly and attentive. One thing I would say is that I did not like them coming to the table every 5 minutes to clear things. It is a byob spot so that was nice. Both of us did our own custom sets and it was decent sized portions. We tried the fluke ceviche summer special and it was really good! Overall it was a nice experience and would go back. read more
Came here for Valentines day in February at their Montclair location and everything was excellent! The ambience is very minimalist and clean looking and there is plenty of space to fill the room without making it feel crowded. I would love to try their locations in the West Village and Williamsburg! The food was honestly better than anticipated. A very unique way to open up the rolls and eat them, my favorites were the everything smoked salmon (pictured) and the coconut shrimp was an unexpected hit (not pictured because it didn't last long) Bonus that we wanted to move up our reservation on one of the busiest days on the year and they didn't charge us extra or any cancellation fee! read more
Always an all around wonderful experience at Nami Nori! I've come a few times since the grand opening and let me just say each time is more enjoyable than the last. I usually like to pick up a nice bottle of sake on the way to help compliment the wonderful flavors that the chefs put together. Even though Nami Nori is BYOB, the mocktails are all really flavorful. On our most recent visit, we started with the Tempura Misto, Mushroom Dip, and Spicy Tuna Dip. The Tempura Misto wasn't on the menu on our previous visits but let me just say, it was one of my favorites that night. The tempura has a great texture and the sauce was really complimentary. The Mushroom Dip and Spicy Tuna Dip are must gets. The chips are light and airy and I just can't get enough of the umami filled dips. For the temaki, I got the X.O. Scallop, Uni, Toro & Scallion, Spicy Crab Dynamite, and Tuna & Cucumber. The seafood is always so fresh and I appreciate that the sauces are more than enough on its own (no soy sauce allowed!). I love celebrating milestones here and will keep on coming back! read more
3 years ago
Amazing experience! Everything was so delicious! Service was great. Place is clean, new, cozy. For starters, we had the ocean trout sashimi, tempura misto, and veggie miso soup. All very good. The sashimi had orange ponzo which had a lemony kick! We had the signature & classic set for our mains and the temaki was sooo delicious. The sesame miso chocolate chip cookie for dessert was soft, warm, and very chocolatey. Just writing this review is making me very hungry ! I can't wait to go back ! read more
I recently went back to Nami Nori to give it a second chance and what can I say, it did not disappoint! Everything was flavorful and fresh. I tried the tempura Misto which was amazing and fried to perfection. The rolls I tried that were amazingggg were the xo scallop, tuna poke, spicy lobster, coconut shrimp and spicy tuna. I will definitely be back! 10/10 read more
Absolutely delicious! Nami Nori seems like the type of restaurant I'd go to for a special occasion because it's such a unique experience. I've never had temaki, but I loved it. The inside looks like the interior of a NYC restaurant, very minimalistic yet trendy. My friend and I ordered the spicy tuna dip to start. The spice level was perfect, I felt the heat but my mouth wasn't on fire. I wish it came with more tuna and crisps because it was so delicious. I created my own set of 5 temaki: 1 sweet potato, 2 salmon with avocado, 2 spicy tuna. The sweet potato was a little dry, but nothing that a little sauce on the side wouldn't fix. Still, the tempura was very crunchy and sweet potato was nicely cooked. The spicy tuna and the salmon with avocado were to die for. The fish tasted so fresh and the texture was perfectly creamy. The experience of eating temaki was like an activity and it made the meal fun. Can't wait to come back another time! I'd order the same exact thing since I loved it so much. Wish it was easier to get a reservation. Be sure to book weeks in advance if you want a regular dinner time. read more
2 years ago
I enjoyed Nami Nori Montclair! The service was good the staff were great at bringing items out and checking in. The ambiance was gorgeous, it was a modern/clean aesthetic that was beautiful. I appreciate a good restaurant that caters to gluten free/dietary restrictions. Food: Deliciously messy! The furikake fries were crisp, well seasoned and the ketchup was smoky. The furikake seasoning was messy and I will use chopsticks to eat my fries next time. The temaki hand rolls, please read the instructions and take heed or you will spill toppings everywhere. I got the classic set which was delicious, my favorites were the scallop and coconut shrimp. The cucumber sesame was a nice light flavor that I should've eaten first. The salmon and tuna poke were classic flavors. This was a great way to elevate sushi. The fiancé got two sweet potato tempura (his favorite), two tofu chimichurri and one red pepper. His least favorite was the red pepper, and the tofu he personally prefers more crispy style. For vegetarians I will say it's a bit limited depending on your tastes, but he still enjoyed his meal. The drinks at the Montclair location are mocktails (BYOB location) but they were delicious, not too sweet. I would like to try the others! For dessert I got the sesame chocolate chip miso cookies which they served warm. It was a bit dense for me heated up, but I saved a cookie and ate it the next day and it was perfect. Nice chocolate chip to cookie ratio, and the salty umami was a nice hint of flavor. I'll try the mochichurros next time. Price: For the flavors and experience, this was worth it. I think the prices were good for what we had. You can easily spend more than $50 a person here though if you try a lot of the small plates. I thought the portions were perfect though. Overall I'll definitely come back to Nami Nori and I'd like to try their other locations in the city for the cocktails. (Or just bring soju to spike my drinks) read more
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Everything was fantastic. We ate shishito peppers and tempura misto, both of which were flavorful and cooked to perfection. We tried 7 of the hand rolls and enjoyed them. The toro scallion and xo scallop rolls were standouts. This place is BYOB but the raspberry lychee mocktail was so good it made me question whether there was secret alcohol in it. (Luckily for my 3-year-old dinner companion, the answer is no) One of my new favorite restaurants in NJ! read more
The food was delicious. We had started with the tuna Crudo:fried capers, myoga, red onion, radish sprouts, bonito soy and the Asari Clam soup : miso, butter, potato, clams =. 10/10 Then we moved to the signature set: tuna poke-crispy shallots, x.o. scallop- tobiko &lemon, coconut shrimp- green curry& lime& cilantro, salmon serrano- ginger&myoga& tosazu, cucumber black sesame- shiso&plum. 9/10 We added the spicy lobster- butter poached&tobiko& shiso& crispy potato. The chef recommended we ate it in a certain order. It was such a wonderful experience. The decor and ambiance was calm and chic. Loved the simple white and wood. We called asking if we need reservations and they said no, but then we were told we could only sit at certain seats and had to be done at a certain time. But overall worth it. read more
How is this place flying under the radar. It's a must go! Everything is absolutely fresh and spectacular. Service is phenomenal. Place is on the small side and I highly recommend sitting at the bar. This place is worth it! The ingredients are worth the price for what you get. They don't cheap out on the caviar either. read more
3 years ago
I'm on the fence about a 3 or 4 star, but the fact that my husband is asking to go back makes me lean on the 4 star side. Definitely a popular spot! We had a 6:30 reservation on a Tuesday and it was fully packed with not an empty seat at the bars or on the floor. Our host and waiter were fantastic! Sitting at the bar we were in front of the person preparing us our temaki; I had to ask 3 times for what temaki I was being handed me, and most of the times I didn't even hear what it was. I wasn't too blown away by the sushi..I guess I was expecting more of a punch in flavor/freshness since the ambience of the restaurant is VERY nice. Probably will be back because my husband will want to be back but as someone who gets sushi often I'm just okay with saying I've been to Nami nori read more
2 years ago
I visited Nami Nori with my bf and we were both sincerely impressed. Everything we ordered was delicious and the desserts especially were exquisite. The Ocean Trout Sashimi and Spicy Tuna dip appetizers were both outstanding. I had the Classic Set Temaki and my bf ordered a La carte- the only thing we didn't care for was the California roll. We tried the churros and cannoli for dessert, and while the warm churros were a real treat, my boyfriend said the cannoli was the best dessert he's had in his life. The space is definitely tight, you feel like you're sitting on top of each other, and the music was a little loud, but there's not much to complain about here. Service was good. Probably the best part for me was that their entire menu, including dessert, is gluten free. read more
I hate to give restaurants a 3 star rating but I was a bit disappointed with my experience here. Our appetizers were great, the fried calamari was perfection. However, I was disappointed by the hand rolls. I ordered the Signature Tamaki and while delicious, the plastic on the seaweed ruined my experience. The server said that it keeps everything fresh but it was unnecessary. When I go out for dinner, I would like a seamless experience. Unfortunately that wasn't the case at Nami Nori. Also, this restaurant is more expensive than it should be. I hate to compare restaurants but DOMODOMO is so much better. The food is much more flavorful and the ambiance is more inviting. read more
Yum! I recommend the yuzu Palmer for a drink and then everything we ordered to eat was delicious! I personally got the Toro scallion, Yellowtail scallion, Salmon avocado, Xo scallop, Spicy crab dynamite. All were fresh and I would definitely order all again except maybe the crab since it just reminded me of a crab cake and it wasn't as delicious as the others. My friends also got the churros for dessert and they were very tasty! Calamari was also a winner and the fries were just ok. Overall definitely would come back to try more! read more
Very nice ambiance, very beautiful and calm. Has an upscale vibe to it. The food came out timely and the servers were very considerate. The food was solid, it's so hard to distinguish between good sushi nowadays. I would come here again. I had a bit of a challenge removing the wrappers of the sushi, but that was user error, not their fault. I loved their miso soup! read more
3 years ago
Visiting Montclair and tried this restaurant out. Ordered signature set. Basically the cucumber vegan roll is free ($5). It's the one that I like the least. Sesame sauce was great, but I won't order it. Ordered toro scallion, ebi and smoked salmon. They all were so yummy! I like them all. It's pretty pricey and not too full when you only have 5 rolls. I won't come here again but it's a good try. Service was great. I brought the baby with stroller. Baby cried like crazy, but no one complaint thankfully. Bathroom is so clean and has changing table. read more
3 years ago
This place is not a sushi restaurant, it's pretty much a hand-roll/sushi taco situation. They have pretty unique seasonal/limited time dishes. They give you the sushi/tacos in one of those taco trays but the nori is still inside the plastic, so once you can unravel the Nori without spilling most of the rice and contents you get a very crispy and fresh sushi taco with great flavors. But honestly, due to the ease of consumption, I would prefer regular hand rolls. But that's just my opinion! Now to the food: My favorite item on the menu was the crispy pancakes with caviar cream. Delicious and rich flavor and I was told that was a seasonal special for the holidays. The sushi/hand rolls I had were the Taro, coconut shrimp tempura and yellow tail scallion and spicy tuna as well as spicy salmon salmon. I am a spice girl so I think the spicy variations were my favorite, but yellow tail will always have a soft spot in my palate and it's a close 2nd. They were all delicious. My friend tried the sweet potato one which I did not try, and she also said it was very delicious and flavorful. We both had the strawberry Mocktail which was also very refreshing. The service was amazing, our waitress was very attentive and friendly and made great recommendations. The Ambiance I can't say enough good things about, if you come in at night, it gives date night vibes and during the day it gives fun upbeat lunch spot.This is a great addition to the already great selection of restaurants and businesses in the Montclair repertoire. read more
See, I'm not the world's biggest fan of sushi, but I am a fan of any chef who can turn a non fan, into a returning customer . That's exactly what has happened to me. Before this experience I was anti sushi , I have had good rolls but nothing that changed my life. Until, I was brought to Nani Nora. Of course not being a fan of sushi I was expecting an underwhelming meal but I was gladly and sadly mistaken. I can now say I am a full fan of sushi. The chef that was putting together our rolls was fantastic. The Midas touch if I have to say. I would tell Michelin that he/they deserve a star immediately. That's how good it was. Especially the fried oyster. Now I know a lot of things taste better fried but this and all of its elements were 10/10. Every ingredient was fresh, cooked to its perfection , and handled with care. The ambiance was great, very close and romantic. A great date night spot or a night out with friends/family. Would recommend to any lover of sushi. Will definitely continue to come back. (The churros and the yuzu cream were the best churros I've ever had!) read more
3 years ago
Very cool new spot in Montclair! We came here on a Friday night and it was pretty packed. Try to get reservations if you can. We got the corn ribs and fries for the apps and they were both very delicious. They had a lot of umami flavor. For the hand rolls, we got the signature set and all the rolls were really tasty even the vegetarian ones. Highly recommend! read more
A reservation is a MUST, #1. I came here on January 7th, 2023 with a friend. If you're not familiar with Monctlair, Bloomfield Avenue is a crap show, but there is parking in the same building complex that Nami Nori is in. However, be ready to pay a minimum of $20 for the parking spot. Nami Nori is open every day, except Mondays, from 12-2:30PM and then again 5-9:30PM. I would highly recommend doing "THE "CREATE YOUR OWN" SET" because it is the cheaper way to trying many of their Temaki's. The fries were a weird texture and took a few attempts to get used to it and the flavor, but I do recommend it. The calamari is a no brainer to order! read more
Wow wow wow This has been on my list for so long. I can't believe I waited this long to try it, I'm already ready to go back. I went on a Friday night got a 930 reservation. Parking in Montclair can be an absolute pain but there's a parking deck right next to it $10 but worth it since it was raining. Got to the restaurant right on time we only had to wait like 10 minutes to be seated not bad at all. Everyone was so nice and friendly. The chef behind the counter making the sushi was SO NICE and helpful. The food GUYS. If you like sushi please check this place out now it's not traditional in a sense where it's like California rolls. They are all hand rolls and absolutely good. Also it's byob. And the place is so aesthetically pleasing literally IG goals. Let's get to the food. Appetizers crispy calamari $14 With yuzu soy - not what I expected at all it's large pieces but wow it's was so good I'd give it 4.5/5 crispy rice chips & dip spicy tuna dip, serrano, asian pear $16 - My only complaint is that I wanted more lol bigger portions please 5/5 Main I did a THE "CREATE YOUR OWN" SET choose any 5 temaki $40 tuna poke, crispy shallots 4.5/5 x.o. scallop, tobiko, lemon 4/5 crispy tofu chimichurri, micro cilantro 4/5 toro + scallion 100000/5 salmon + avocado 4/5 toro scallion I will dream of you I swear And dessert OF COURSE sesame miso chocolate chip cookie 4 Insane so soft so and amazing everything you want in a cookie. Total was about 130 with tip not terrible for quality sushi. Don't walk run go now if you're a sushi lover. You're welcome. read more
The hype is real. Nami Nori is amazing. Highly suggest the bar seating for the full experience - they deliver each piece as it's made instead of giving it to all at once like they do at the tables. Simple, minimal, clean Japanese interior design. Kind service. Friendly chefs. They took our coats and brought us an ice bucket, super nice. We started with a soup each. I got the veggie miso soup, which was good, but my husband's asari clam soup was to die for. We ordered Temaki (duh). I ordered the Signature Set (tuna poke, x.o. Scallop, kanpachi pineapple, coconut shrimp, and cucumber black sesame). I honestly loved them all, especially the tuna poke. My husband created his own set so we could try even more of the Temaki. He did a toro + scallion (worth the $12, it was amazing), spicy tuna, spicy crab dynamite, salmon avocado, and yellowtail scallion. SO DELICIOUS. We were still a little hungry so we added a sweet potato tempura (SO good) and a tuna cucumber to the mix. I think next time we'll do the Temaki again, but order at least one non-soup appetizer! If you don't do one of the standard Temaki sets, it can get pricey pretty quickly going the "create your own" route. They go from about $6-$12 a la carte, which quickly surpasses the $28 pre-selected set price once you get to 5 pieces. Can't wait to bring my vegetarian mom here to do the vegan set!! She'll lose her head over how many options she gets. BYO sake! But they also have a great menu of non-alcoholic beverages from yuzu seltzer to fancy cocktails ($7). read more
FOOD After ordering pretty much all the temaki options, I can confidently say that most of them were delicious! The ones that stood out to me were the cucumber black sesame, spicy crab, and the scallop. Another favorite was the crunchy rice chips that came with the spicy tuna dip. I personally would have appreciated a side of wasabi and soy sauce but only for a few of the temakis. SERVICE Being in the hospitality field myself, I try not to write negative reviews on service but I'd like to share my honest thoughts. Our waitress that evening was condescending and rude. To top it all off I got an eye roll for asking a couple questions. Very unprofessional. It is unfortunate because the food and atmosphere that evening was delightful. Side note: The hostess was very warm and welcoming. AMBIANCE Nami Nori presents a clean yet cozy ascetic that is inviting and visually pleasing. Loved the white oak throughout the space! read more
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Baby friendly? ? Can you bring stroller
Hi Sharry, Our space is very tight, so I would avoid bringing a stroller if possible. However, if… Read more
Is there parking for the restaurant or street parking only?
Street parking. No private lot.
Address on yelp says montclair. Map appears to be verona?
Haha. You are right---that is totally Verona. I guess they want to call it Montclair because that's trendier.
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