I've been here a few times now and it's been ok. It's a cute ambience great location along the water. The sushi is just alright, though. I got edamame, too, and it was just fine. Also, I went to use the bathroom and it was a half storage room + the toilet was unflushed with the seat up when I went in. The server was very nice and the service was good since I went during an off time and I was the only person in the restaurant. I would come back to try more of the sushi another time but it's not life changing. read more

Nanami Cafe - Dragon Roll, California Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Best sushi in Baltimore! Everything on their menu is amazing and the customer service is phenomenal!

I love this place so much! Fresh sushi right by the waterfront, what more could you ask for? I also get the miso soup everytime, which is delicious and flavorful. The ambiance is great, especially with the beautiful views of the waterfront. Service is prompt and friendly, though the place can get somewhat crowded during peak times (Friday & Saturday evenings). read more

Update: my most recent visit was disappointing. The udon was pretty good (although the seaweed was a bit strong for my taste), but the noodle dish was more onion strips than noodle. The sushi was presentation was a bit sloppy, and the rolls looked wilted. They were flavorless and didn't taste fresh. I ordered the sunshine roll (I think) and a spider role. The tempura in the rolls was soggy, not crisp like I was expecting. Neither I nor my guest wanted to finish the rolls. I'm hoping this was a fluke, not a new standard. The service was kind and prompt, but food-wise, I expect much better from Nanami! Note: photos posted are from my first visit, which was very good! read more

Nanami Cafe - Delicious AND beautiful. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Small little place I never would've known about if it weren't for an internet search. Great quality sushi and a good price. Will definitely be coming back read more

Nanami Cafe - Sushi boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I've been to Nanami Cafe twice now, and I've concluded that this is my favorite sushi establishment in Baltimore (albeit definitely not the best sushi I've ever had). The first time, I went for lunch several months ago and was pleasantly surprised by their Sashimi Combo ($22). It came with 5 different types of sashimi (three slices each), and although the fish variety was rather unimpressive (i.e. tuna, salmon, etc.), the fish was fresh and the slices were generous. The second time, I went for dinner with my boyfriend and we decided to indulge in the Chef's Sushi/Sashimi Boat ($80). The presentation and spread was impressive, and we didn't finish the food (perhaps better for 3 people). Once again, the types of fish weren't very interesting and were rather run of the mill, but it definitely satisfied my sushi cravings and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Speaking to my most recent experience, the service was annoyingly slow (two waitresses for the entire establishment). When I first entered the restaurant, it took a while for us to get seated even though there were several empty tables - it even took a while to get acknowledged at all. The food also took a long time to come out, but that was understandable since the order was quite big. Definitely not a cheap establishment but I thought it was worth it to treat myself here and there when I'm really craving sushi. Overall verdict: a bit on the pricier side, but I appreciate that they have relatively fresh, quality cuts of fish and don't just focus on Western rolls. I think this may be my new regular place whenever I crave sushi. read more

Nanami Cafe - Chefs sushi sashimi boat ($80) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I only come here for lunch during workdays. If you do go to Nanami Cafe, be prepared to be here for a while (1 - 1.5 hours for lunch) because service is pretty slow. I try to avoid the rush hour by coming here when they open at 11:30 AM (Tuesday to Friday). There is a combination box ($12.95) that you can pick one of the following: Chicken/Beef Teriyaki, Chicken/Pork Katsu, Combination of Tempura, 4 pieces of Nigiri Sushi or 6 pieces of Sashimi. This combination box comes with soup, salad, white rice and California roll. It's a pretty good deal for $12.95. I've only tried the combination box for 6 pieces of Sashimi and I feel like the quality of the Sashimi is pretty fresh but nothing amazing. My coworkers and friends have tried the Pork Katsu combination box and Beef Teriyaki combination box. What I've heard from them is that the Pork Katsu is too dry and Beef Teriyaki is too sweet. I noticed recently that there is a Sashimi combination ($13.95) during lunch and this has 8 pieces of Sashimi. This is also served with rice and salad + soup (although I did notice that it's pretty inconsistent, sometimes I get soup & salad and sometimes I don't... depending on the waitress of the day). I feel like for the $1 difference between this Sashimi combination and 6 pieces Sashimi lunch combination box, it's worth it to go with the more expensive option and get 2 more slices of Sashimi. Service here, on the other hand, is incredibly slow. Whether it's busy or not, it ALWAYS (without fail) takes at least 1 hour for lunch. I just don't understand why it takes so long to cut 8 pieces of Sashimi... What makes it even worse is that they take so long to prepare our food but are always in a rush to get us out of there even when the restaurant is empty. Last time, I was still eating my rice and this waitress with glasses comes over and she starts taking my plates away without even asking if I am done! Gasp! Also, they have never explained what the 8 pieces of Sashimi are.... so I still do not know till this day. Not a great service. Nanami Cafe's food is good but not amazing... It is definitely in a prime location, dead center of Fells Point next to V-NO Wine Bar and Pitango Bakery. It's super convenient to grab lunch here during workdays and at a great price too (usually $9.95 - $15.95 for lunch). However, if I have a meeting right after lunch, I can't afford to make time to come to this place due to the slow and inefficient service. read more

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Nanami checks all the boxes - really solid food, great service, pretty roomy space, and A+++ location (right next to Pitango in Fell's Point)! I went just the other a day and thought to myself, why don't I come here more!! I got the Nabeyaki Udon and it was delicious - more onion than I'm used to in a typical udon broth but I wasn't mad about it. It was really filling and the perfect thing on a chilly night. They have tons of options for sushi and sashimi, and have larger servings/sushi boats for bigger parties. Overall I think the prices are comparable to other sushi restaurants in town. read more

Nanami Cafe - Nabeyaki Udon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We came for the sushi boats, and gladly stayed longer for another sushi boat. While the wait time to even place an order and to receive our boats was excruciatingly long, the sushi and sashimi were fresh and tasty. There was a nice variety of sashimi, but the sushi is nothing special (your typical california roll, spicy tuna, the basics). We were surprised a whole fish head came out too which was very cool. Sushi Boat B (the bigger one for an extra $20) is worth the added cost and will fill up a group of 4 easily. If you order wine, they don't skimp on that either! They accommodated our large group of 11 with a reservation which was very nice. I would probably come back for another sushi boat, but i'll be prepared to wait a long time to eat. read more

Nanami Cafe - Sushi Boat B - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I really cannot say enough good things about this sushi bar. It is easily some of the best sushi downtown (fells point). The place looks and feels like it was ripped out of a side street in Japan. There are a few kotatsu tables and it looks like some people will wait for them. The staff were all friendly and pleasant. We got so much sushi, one roll shy of it getting brought out on a boat. We're gonna try harder next time. Their Chesapeake Rolls, of which there were three, were all good. The standard California Roll showed off their usage of very fresh ingredients. Sammy found out that she liked eel in the Specialty Shrimp Roll. They have so many options and specials. But, dear readers, my order of the $20 (priciest thing we ordered) Flaming Dragon Roll was almost an event. It came out in a foil tent over salt that is on fire, the smokiness this imparts is amazing. I loved it but this is a heavy, flavorful, drowned in sauce meal all on its own. All in all great place with a good atmosphere, friendly staff, and remarkable food. read more

One of my favorite sushi spots in Baltimore! The fish is high quality, rice is seasoned well, and the rolls are well made. They have salmon belly and toro, which is an added plus! Nanami will continue to be my go-to spot for quality sushi in Baltimore. read more

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This place ruin my perfect day, I was looking for a good sushi place and after reading the reviews decided to tried it, bad idea. Food was awful, I couldn't eat it, sushi was tasteless and way too much rice, place was full and just one server so the food came separately by about 15 minutes The wine was flat and it was just plain awful read more

Excellent Sushi, located in Canton, on the water.... Go on a sunny day to enjoy the view. They have a nice selection of sushi. Do try the "seaweed salad." Metered Parking is about $2 per hour. read more

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Excellent quality fish and presentation. The sashimi cuts were very generous. Got my money's worth for sure. I would recommend this place if you are in the area looking for good sushi. read more

Nanami Cafe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great spot! Light lunch sitting outside by the water. Highly recommend the tuna avocado salad!

What this place lacks in ambiance and service, it makes up for in the quality of their raw fish and chef aesthetics. The experience: 1) The sushi is fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. I can't say for sure, but their sushi reminds me of the sushi I had in Japan aka the fish is/was never frozen. 2) They have tatami mats! The one where you sit with your shoes off, which I think is an enjoyable and refreshing way to dine, especially if you've never tried it. 3) The sushi chef does a great job with making the sushi look aesthetically appealing. Don't get me wrong, it's nothing ridiculously fancy, but it reminds me of French cuisine, where presentation is not gaudy, but subtle and pleasant. Each piece of a roll looked like it was cut with very delicate precision, and each piece of sashimi was definitely laid out with consideration. Lack of Ambience: My first impression was fairly lackluster. The place does not look unkept, but it could use some remodeling. There are a couple of "signature" Japanese decorations, but otherwise the place looks kind of like my room -- none of the interior décor really "speak" to each other as if everything was bought on an impulse *ahem* (haha, oh well, not like I'm trying to impress anyone here!). There are 3 tatami tables with four seats each -- definitely not an option for large groups. Service: The drinks and food arrived in a timely manner, but the waitress was definitely not in it for the tips. Imagine yourself going to work; you did your job quickly and efficiently, what more can your boss ask for? Well, this is exactly how I felt the service was here. Not amazing, no one smiled, but it was definitely efficient. So, don't come here expecting the kind of service where they anticipate your needs. It was one waitress for the entire place, so yes, at times you will have to flag the waitress down yourself. But once you do, she'll get you what you need no problem! Overall: If you come here, you'll definitely enjoy the sushi! I ordered Chirashi so I could try a variety of their sashimi. I tried the octopus first and it was an eye-opening experience. It was the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth octopus I have ever had (according to yelper Pete F. they must have massaged the octopus a lot!). The rest of the sashimi was equally heavenly! The only item I didn't like was the tamago (Japanese omelette) which was slightly dry. Price/portion-wise, it's not cheap, but the quality of the fish is absolutely amazing. I have Emma W. to thank for taking me here and I will definitely be back! read more

Nanami Cafe - Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Amazing spot for fresh and delicious sushi rolls. Lots of options and other dishes is worth to try. The location is good and the outside setting is chill. So cool lunch and very satisfied the flavor and texture. The food quality is so amazing. The salad is so good too and has a fresh ingredients. The staff was super friendly and helpful. read more

I've been a few times and the food has been pretty good each visit. The menu offers a mix of traditional and special rolls but I'd say is more skewed toward non-traditional creations. The rice-to-filling ratio is on point. The service was a bit slow when I've gone on busy nights, but maybe it's better other times or when dining indoors. read more

Always a great experience at Nanami! I'm surprised they aren't busier! Great location, good service and amazing food... what more can you ask for?! We've been here before and had great fresh sushi but most recently came here for date night with my husband. We had the Sushi and Sashimi Boat B. It's a little pricey but well worth it. All the fish was super fresh and delicious. Also, we've def been places where we order the boat and wait 20-30min and sat there starving, but this was out within 15 min. We will be back to try more of the menu ! Thanks for an awesome meal. read more

Nanami Cafe - Sushi and Sashimi Boat B - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Sit outside! The water... love the sound. You can enjoy sushi while listening to the sound of water. I got one of the rolls and it was delish! It had tuna, salmon and crab ... what more could I have asked for. Even though I gave this place 5 stars... service was slow and parking is ridiculous. I can't fault them for service since the pandemic sucks. I'm sure they're getting slammed with takeout deliveries too. So I turn to the scenery and wait patiently. The fried tofu is a must! tastes just like agedashi tofu.. love it! I'd come back for the pork katsu or the other hot food too and pray that parking is easier.... read more

I don't eat sushi, but love tempura. They have a large sushi menu and plenty of other options to choose from. The location is great. It's at the end of a pier with a little outdoor seating area. The inside has a few traditional Japanese tables along the window. I didn't like the tempura. I had the combination of shrimp and vegetables. The vegetables were too thick cut. The batter just fell off when trying to take a bite. It only came with sweet potatoes and one piece of zucchini. The shrimp was ok. The batter didn't stick well to that either. I would probably not return. read more

One of my go to sushi spots in the city!! The food is so fresh, plated well and the restaurant is cute. Good outdoor seating and cool booths inside. Good for dine and and take out. Order is always correct and on time. Give it a go! read more

Wow ! This place is delicious. The location is quaint and I had such an enjoyable experience. Came here for a date and we were so happy with our choice. The menu is vast and the staff help you with recommendations if you aren't sure where to start. Their sushi is delicious and wine selection is just right! Located in the heart of fells point with great views of the water!! Can't wait to make it out again! read more

Nanami Cafe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

***vote BEST SUSHI in Baltimore! This place has humble surroundings but WOW I was impressed with the quality of the sushi. We walked in, seated right away, no problems with service. Started with the seaweed salad-good, normal. Had 5 specialty rolls and loved them all! The love / lovely roll was REALLY good. Their house specialty rolls are creative (but not TOO creative and weird) and well balanced. The best part was that as soon as the sushi touched my tongue it melted...and THAT is what makes good sushi ladies and gentleman. Had some nigiri that also rocked my world. I will 100% be back to Nanami. Was extremely impressed by the quality of the sushi. read more

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Birthday Sushi! What could be better? My fiance and I decided to get out of Towson and try some new sushi around Baltimore. We've walked up and down the street but have never stopped in. It was his birthday and he was craving some quality sushi. We were the first customers as they opened and had the choice of the popular "shoes off" seating at the window or regular booth-table. We chose the familiar booth table that was comfortable for the three of us. Because it was someone special's birthday, we treated him to the large sushi boats that are on the menu. They gave us many options of what to choose from but we told them to just surprise us! It was a surprise when it came out to our table. Sake and some amazing sushi were such a highlight of that day! Thank you Nanami for having quality sushi for someone special's day. We had a great experience and plan to come back soon! read more

Nanami Cafe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Delicious, clean and authentic little sushi place. We love it here!! This is our 5th. Time and it is always delicious and super fresh! Definitely recommend!!!! read more

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Sigh, oh Nanami. This place has a lot going for it - waterfront location, promising reviews, wide selection, cool lil sunken seats near the windows... But my friends and I experienced something else, which we can only refer to as the Nanami Incident. We decided to give this place a whirl after seeing a Groupon offer ($40 meal for $20, excluding tax/tip) and the favourable Yelp reviews. The Groupon did not place any restrictions on how many coupons could be used per party and we notified the staff upon arrival that we'd be using the discount. We used the coupon the day after purchase. The food was decent. Nothing spectacular, but not bad as far as Baltimore sushi goes. I ordered my usual nigiri spread (lots of sake, maguro, and hamachi) as well as a side of hotate and unagi. None of the pieces were bad, but it was probably 3-2.5/5 star fish. Some pieces had the slightly irregular texture suggestive of a freeze-thaw cycle, but none fasted dry or old. It's ridiculously hard to find good maguro - even at some three dollar sign Baltimore establishments - so I was willing to give my lacklustre tuna a pass. The service was a little slow, but it appeared to be a slow night and we weren't sure if the kitchen was understaffed. Either way, the ambience was cute and quiet. We finished up our fish and asked for the cheque. The issue came when we presented them with the Groupons. Our server suddenly became adversarial and said that our party (of 3) could only use one coupon. I've worked customer service/retail (and still am to an extent) so I know about coupon woes. However, we had notified the waitstaff upon arrival that we'd be using the codes and the level of rudeness we received was like unlike anything we had experienced in Baltimore before. We showed her the fine print on both our printed coupons and the Groupon website, which did not stipulate a coupon per party limit (only that they were limited to 1 per person). Nevertheless, our server refused to accept each coupon, stating that 3 coupons could not be used for one cheque. "Well the website may say that, but it means one per table," she argued. We showed the waiter examples of other Groupons that stipulated a limit of one per party, to demonstrate that if the Cafe intends such a restriction it ought to be listed. We offered to call Groupon for clarification, which the server abruptly refused. We countered that if we had asked for separate cheques or had dined at the sushi bar, then the cheques would be separate. Still, she refused to split up the cheque. The standoff went on for about 30 more minutes, as she served other tables. Finally, when she saw we were not leaving, she came back and grudgingly said she'd acknowledge 2 of the 3 coupons. We asked to speak with management, which she said she'd do on her own. She went off to attend to more tables and then returned probably another 15 min after that to say she'd accept all 3. We thanked her, and advised her to change Nanami's Groupon fine print if they intended such a restriction. But when we offered the 3 coupons, she returned several minutes later and informed us that they could not be used because we each did not purchase $40 worth of food (I think we had purchased something like $37 of sushi per person?). Aggravated and ready to go home, we said that they could pocket the "profit." She refused. Thus, we asked to be given the remaining $9 in cans of Coke Zero. She returned later with a bunch of Coke Zero, which she wordlessly placed on the table. We pocketed our $9 worth of soda got out of there. tl;dr: food was decent - but the service we received was beyond the pale. I know people will quibble over coupons, but we explicitly made sure to check the fine print and inform the staff upon arrival that we'd be using them. Given the mostly positive reviews I want to assume this was an anomalous event, but I can't give them any higher than a 1 star based on our ridiculous experience. Honestly, I don't know what kind of day the server was having but I can't imagine why she wanted to make more work for herself? read more

Nanami Cafe - Noms at Nanami feat. sake, maguro, unagi, and hotate. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Being from California, I thought I could only get great sushi there. Oh how wrong I was. This has the best sushi I may have ever had. I usually don't like the tempura or any of the "crunchy" rolls because they can get really greasy, but my goodness, it was so well done here! My half-Japanese boyfriend is a huge fan, and I'm thinkin he's qualified to make a valid judgment. We'll be returning... a lot. See you there! Beware that parking could be a b*tch since it is in the great part of Fells next to the water. read more

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I was really craving sushi and also looking at pictures of sushi didn't help. Stumbled upon a living social deal, decided to give this place a try. The restaurants location is a plus, right along the waterfront so there's a nice view while you eat. They have a seating area along the windows where you take off your shoes to sit. Before your meal, you're given a warm towel for your hands. The little details reminds me of Japan! There were two sushi boat options. Ended up getting the more expensive sushi boat which consisted of fattier sashimi, sushi rolls, and seaweed and seafood salads. The presentation was awesome. The sashimi were laid out in the center: tuna, salmon, and escolar. I loved the thick pieces of fatty salmon. All the fish went perfectly well with the hot green tea. I would definitely come back for the ambience and definitely for the food. read more

Nanami Cafe - The more expensive sushi boat spread - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Truely a hidden sushi gem in Baltimore, located right next to the Pitango bakery, but for some reason often missed. The restaurant is very cute -- good for dates or causal meet-ups. The seating by the windows is strictly no-shoes as it allows you to experience the more traditional Japanese seating style, with "Zabuton" or floor cushions. Otherwise the rest of the place has normal chairs if you'd prefer that. And the sushi is definitely top-notch, a little on the pricier side but you can be sure you're getting the real deal. They have a huge variety of options, spanning from the classic dragon rolls (which is very aesthetically plated btw) to a diverse selection of fatty tuna (YUM) to even the gotta-try Uni/sea urchin -- the last one I'm personally not a fan of, but I hear it's one of those love it or hate it, so I'd recommend having it at least once. You can also get the sushi in different types -- Maki, Sashimi, Temaki (hand-rolled). They have them all! read more

Nanami Cafe - They basically have every sushi type you could imagine. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I came to Nanami with a group for a birthday party. We had a reservation, but they didn't have our table ready when we got there. They seemed flustered trying to seat us, even though we had a reservation. Only gave us 5 menus for a table of 12, and took them a really long time to come take our order, and when they did, they actually only took half the table's order and then left. It was so strange. The sushi is fine, but I personally think I've had better sushi for cheaper elsewhere in Baltimore. Maybe I can see the appeal of sitting outside on the water, but otherwise, I definitely wouldn't come here again. read more

The biggest advantage for Nanami is the waterfront location, in the summer it's a really nice place to relax. However, the quality of the food itself is relatively average in my opinion. We ordered a shrimp udon, and honestly the most enjoyable part was the seaweed (which I liked that it was cut larger than average). However, the fishcake was very rubbery and lower quality than average. We also ordered Ikura and Mackerel, both were less fresh than I'm used to and the Mackerel was more oily than usual. Of the rolls, my favorite was the sashimi roll. The salmon was more fresh than the other fish we ordered. The cucumber was shaved and rolled around ample amounts of salmon and avocado with a wasabi mayo sauce - no rice. We also got a number 5 - scallop and orange. It is a unique combination that I've never seen before, but it doesn't work quite as well as other fruit in sushi. Lastly, we got an Oscar roll, which was a standard fried roll. read more

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Nanami Cafe is simply amazing. Thanks to them, I fell in love with Fells Point even more and I found my regular Sushi Spot. It is so easy to overlook this place because the entrance is so humble and almost hidden between the Vino wine bar and the Pirate Ship place but it will be your huge mistake to not try this gem of a place. Starting from their service, to the ambiance, to of course, the FOOD, oh my goodness it was truly exceptional. Lina and Mark were both great and had awesome recommendations. My husband and I went on a Saturday night and they had fresh uni from California and I was a happy gal. We ordered various nigiri pieces, toro, otoro, kampachi, uni, and their Tokyo roll. Everything was so delicious and the sashimi was really fresh. Next time, we are leaving the dogs at home and sitting by the sushi bar inside! It looks like they also have awesome lunch specials so I will definitely be back for lunch also! THANK YOU NANAMI CAFE! :) read more

Loved this sushi spot! This restaurant has seating by the window that is traditional Japanese seating where you sit on the floor on a pillow and take off your shoes. We decided to sit there and enjoy the gorgeous view of the harbor! Sushi was fresh and delicious. I got a rainbow roll, eel roll, cucumber and avocado roll and shiitake mushroom and avocado roll. (I was hungry, okay?) I would have skipped on the rainbow roll and went for the vegetarian rolls! Those were by far my favorite. All around an excellent spot and would be back if I am ever in town again! read more

Nanami Cafe - Skip the rainbow roll and go for the vegetarian rolls! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This was do fresh and delicious the Warm sake added a nice touch to everything I've been found here for year's and the food never disappoints read more

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I would give Nanami Cafe 2.5 stars, to be exact. My boyfriend and I love sashimi and sushi and were very disappointed that we haven't found any good spots in Baltimore (yet.) To start, the rice of the sushi rolls was squished, old, and hardened (you can see from the pictures attached.) In addition, the rolls were small and had little filling. Whatever little flavor there was from the filling was drenched in mayo and other sauces. The sashimi was also unimpressive in quality and diversity. We hope we came for dinner on an off-night - we might try this place again. For now, we'll have get our fix whenever we're home in California. read more

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The best sushi of Baltimore for sure! I loved it. The service was also very good, the price is ok, and the ambience is very comfy and we can see the harbor read more

The sauce in teriyaki chicken was very watery and bland. The sushi was very mediocre and tasted stale. read more

Nanami Cafe - Chicken Teriyaki Entree, Honeymoon Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Probably my favorite place to get reasonably priced sushi in Baltimore. Located in front of the waters added a "fresh catch" feel to the restaurant. Groupon usually has a deal going on here, so check regularly! If you're a true Maryland-er, the Chesapeake roll #2 won't disappoint. The fried tofu was crispy on the outside and just melts in your mouth. Definitely would come back again! read more

Nanami Cafe - Fried tofu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Delicious fresh sushi, one of my favorite spots in Baltimore! Outdoor seating when the weather is nice is such a wonderful atmosphere.