I put in a take out order for weekday lunch from here. I picked the eel avocado and shrimp tempura rolls that were $12 each. Upon arriving at the restaurant, saw it was packed with guests dining in during lunch hour. The place is relatively small with sushi sanseis working in a corner station. A staff member handed me the order right away. Both the sushi rolls were packed in a small box, with some wasabi and ginger. It can with tiny bottle of soy sauce and a nice pair of chopsticks. The sushis tasted decent but were way too small is size and quantity. Each roll had 6 pieces only, not even 8 like most places do. I was still hungry after eating both rolls. read more

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About 30 minute wait on a Friday night as they don't take reservations ahead only after arriving. Not a lot of tables but do have seats at the bar. Very friendly staff. The sashmi/sushii was a bit miss for me as some of the pieces had a slight flavor to it...karaage was fried just right but this also had a slight oily taste to it. Caesar salad that came with out set had a citrus flavor..Everyone loved the food so I think it was just my taste buds... the matcha ice cream was really good even though I don't like matcha. Go figure.. read more

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If you like sushi and you give Okinami anything less than 5 stars you are insane!!! This is by far the most legit sushi place in the area bar none. The regular fare is good but if you really want to go bananas the Premium and Omakase meals are ridiculous! On a side note somehow on a $75 plate of premium sushi they managed to make the star of the show their MUSHROOM nigiri? It's Amazing and even if you don't want to go all in on the premium get a piece of the mushroom then silently toast the strange Yelp reviewer for telling you about it. If I am forced to give a downside to this restaurant I will say it is expensive but with great quality comes great cost. My bank account hates this place but the sushi snob in me loves it! Also one side note on the service. I generally don't care or comment on the service as I go places for the food and if it's awesome I will deal with whatever service I get. However, I have been to Okinami multiple times and have noticed one small detail I have not seen anywhere else. I am left handed. Somehow the lady who serves us always notices this and in turn places my utensils and other things on my left side while others at my table have things placed on the right. It's a tiny touch but I notice it every time and it is awesome! read more

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Best Sushi outside of manhattan. Real Japanese, fish is top notch, the UNI is fantastic.

Wow! Let me tell you this place is top notch sushi! We had the lunch special sushi and the lunch special sushi and sashimi. We were impressed at all the options and variability in the lunch special. I also had the spider roll and it was AMAZING! Lot of the time the spider roll ends up being just fried dough and not the crab. This was excellent. And their hot tea was high quality read more

After reading many reviews, I had to check the hype. Yes, the sushi quality is outstanding and you will pay for it in a price that is much higher than other standard sushi restaurants. The sushi here is also unique in you'll get some fish that you won't see at other places. Okinami is on a relatively busy road in Norwood and quite small. There are maybe 7-8 tables within, plus a sushi bar. I highly recommend takeout as they even make that an enjoyable experience (comes with dipping trays, soy sauce drippers and my platter even came with a disposable tablecloth). If you are going to try to dine in, arrive when they open. To properly sample all of the deliciousness, I opted to get my wife and I the "sushi and sashimi platter; serves 4-5". We ate the whole thing, but mind you, I can eat a lot. It was also very delicious. The platter had an exquisite variety and didn't even include some of the typical fish. I was really happy with the content. That said, I'm not going to spend $170 on a platter like this for dinner too often - maybe once or twice per year. If you want AYCE sushi, there's a place 2 blocks away. Overall though, great quality, high standards, fantastic variety with unique sushi and I was really happy with it. Plus, no "credit card fee"! read more

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Delicious, fresh sushi! It is my favorite in the area. I've done takeout a few times and it is always great. I recommend any of the rolls! They are always efficient too. read more

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Excellent sushi. So fresh and tasty. Interesting menu with specials and delicious appetizers in addition to the sushi. We had the Salmon Tataki appetizer, blistered shishito peppers, miso black cod, and then an array of sushi and rolls. We also had the rolls set and sushi set. Both came with a house salad and miso soup. They sushi and rolls were a generous portion and we all helped finish up. For dessert we shared the chocolate mouse cake which was delicious. Creamy but not overly sweet. Perfect. Service was also excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly and patient. They were also hustling the whole time we were there as they were busy but they kept coming by to refill our water and check in on us. It's a small space but they turnover pretty quickly, definitely family friendly and comfortable but it's still nice, clean and good for a nice, meal out. read more

This place definitely has the best tasting sushi in the area. I haven't been disappointed with any dish, but their eel rolls are definitely my favorite. It's a good experience for sit down but there is very limited space so I would recommend takeout. read more

I came for lunch and the lunch special did not disappoint. The sushi lunch has the option to choose calamari, gyoza, or karaage. I chose calamari and the edamame, miso soup and salad came with the sushi as well and all for $22! 4 pc chefs choice nigiri + spicy salmon roll was amazing. Blue fin tuna, amberjack, salmon and shrimp nigiri pieces were all such high quality cuts of fish. The lean cut of blue fin tuna was buttery and tender (not as melt in your mouth like chutoro but pretty close considering it's supposed to be the leanest cut). I was stuffed by the end of lunch and couldn't finish my miso soup because of how much food came with the lunch special! It was very busy when I arrived a little past noon but I was able to be seated at the sushi counter. The chefs and wait staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The space inside is pretty small but it made for a cozy and intimate setting. Very clean in the restaurant and bathroom as well. I'll definitely be coming back for more delicious sushi and to try the items from the specials menu! read more

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Amazing sushi!!! I've only had takeout from here a few times thanks to a friend who lives close by, but the quality is consistently excellent. The sushi platter for 4-5 people is $160 which is on the pricier side, but you definitely get a variety of unique things you normally wouldn't get at other sushi places. Definitely recommended, especially for moms who just gave birth and hasn't had sushi in a while! Great for sharing and for trying new flavors and types of sushi you haven't had before. read more

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Authentic high quality sushi and with premium ingredients. Small restaurant but good vibe. We always do take out and has always enjoy our sushi set and sashimi set. read more

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Class act, real hon wasabi radish not seiyo, good service and super fresh delicious fish futomaki. So delighted to have found this lovely neighborhood spot. Will return soon. The hot green tea with brown rice really hit the spot. read more

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I was so thrilled to try Okinami when they first opened up for takeout only. I hope they've opened up their dining space since then because the sushi is just sensational! If I enjoyed their food this much in to-go containers, I can imagine it being even better served straight from the sushi chef! I can't begin to tell you how fresh the fish is. The combo is such a great set and the chef hand selects the best there is. I absolutely loved the scallop but everything was very good. Bonus was definitely the Nikiri soy sauce dripper which was both functional and adorable. Looking forward to returning for a sit down experience! read more

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Just wow! The food and service were just spectacular! I haven't had sushi this fresh in a very long time. The lunch special is an amazing deal for the exceptional quality sushi you are getting! Trust me, this is a hidden gem. read more

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This place is sushi excellence. I ordered takeout for lunch with my partner. The whole meal itself cost about 40 somewhat dollars but was worth it. From chicken karage, edamame, spicy salmon roll, salmon avocado roll, and a spicy scallop roll, everything was delicious. What surprised me was that the spicy salmon and spicy scallop was served with roe, which was a delightful surprise. Everything was packaged beautifully. I also liked that they served soy sauce in tiny dopplers. They were so cute and helpful with not making a mess. The restaurant itself was clean but looks small. I ordered online. The person who I picked up the order was pleasant. I can not wait to eat in here. I can only imagine how much better everything will be. read more

Okinami Sushi Bar - Sushi rolls top to bottom: spicy salmon, salmon avocado. Miso soup, edamame, and chicken karage in the far right. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Norwood, New Jersey

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Always always fresh sushi, sashimi, bento box and it's consistent at lunch or dinner. The service is excellent. Noise level is a little high and the seating is a little tight if you're ok with that it's a wonderful place. read more

THIS PLACE is an 11 out of 10 ! A taste of Japan, so close to home. Okinami is simply the most authentic Sushi around! Pure excellence, super fresh fish, and there small plates appetizers are impressive. I happen to love the vegetable gyoza and Ofcourse the yellow tail roll is " chefs kiss!". It doesn't make sense to eat sushi anywhere else. The dine in experience is intimate , and the staff are all gracious. It is always packed on a Friday and Saturday night and they close early. There is not much seating , as the place itself is small- so if you decide to make the trip and you walk into a packed house, it's most definitely worth the wait or ordering to go. Okinami does not disappoint . read more

After many to go orders - DINE IN IS FINALLY OPEN! The staff at Okinami are top notch. The environment is simple yet mindful. Have a seat at the bar and your mind will be forever changed as to why this is THE sushi place to visit. Something as simple as their salmon nigiri will blow your mind. Can't wait to visit this place over and over again! read more

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The sushi here is amazing! Absolutely fresh, fantastic, and authentic. Hands down the best sushi in the area. The omakase is worth every penny. If you enjoy Sushi, make sure you stop here. read more

I move out of this area and Okinami moves in. Thankfully, I have many reasons to still come to this area so I am hitting them up many more times. They are currently doing take out only so we ordered Roll set and Sushi set to share among 2 people. Well done sushi and the soy sauce container could not be cuter. read more

Okinami easily earns all FIVE STARS. The quality of the fish and they way it is cured is mind blowing. Each piece of sushi and sashimi was expertly curated and beautifully presented. I ordered one sashimi/sushi set along with one sushi set. Both came with miso soup and a salad. The chefs and staff were very warm and knowledgeable. You can tell how passionate and experienced they are in their craft just by watching them prepare and present the food. Everything down to the way they package their soy sauce was considerately designed. Don't forget to wash everything down with the Kimino YUZU sparkling soda!! FEW FAVORITES -Mackerel sashimi (Normally not a fan of mackerel but this converted me) -Ika sushi (chef tenderized it with a million cuts) -Japanese scallop sushi (I could've eaten a dozen of these) -Toro with pickled radish and uni (Do I need to say more?) -Cured Branzino (Just simply amazing) -Blue Fin Tuna (Melt in your mouth) -Miso soup (I normally skip the soup but the miso they use here is different) read more

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Absolutely the freshest most buttery sashimi I have had in NJ, and NYC in ages. The fish melts it your mouth its so fresh. You know the typical side salad you typically get at even high end Japanese restaurants? Forget about that here. The side salad was made with cabbage with the most delicious dressing. There is not a great selection of cooked food. My husband ordered shumi, an eel & avocado roll and a delicious crab roll with real crab and he was happy. There were a lot of cooked appetizers and specials that I would have tried if I wasn't in love with sashimi such as the black cod. Nobu was known for its black cod. Yum. The tea was delicious. The service so nice helpful and pleasant. The was brewed and presented in a lovely teapot. The place looks like a hole in the wall. No decor. The music was fantastic and played at a level that allowed for easy conversation. It is very casual. Good prices for the quality and quantity of food. The sashimi slices were huge. The rice accompanying my sashimi was spectacularly seasoned. read more

Amazing sushi -- omekase style, super fresh fish. Places like this are hard to find in NJ though plentiful in NYC. It was refreshing to have good quality sushi that wasn't the standard sushi that one normally gets in a typical sushi deluxe in NJ. There was sushi with truffle and other flavors that I normally only get in NYC. Their calamari and karage was also fried perfectly! I must come here more often! It's also BYOB. read more

Omkinami has great lunch deals. Their fish is always fresh and their service is consistently good. I either dine in or get take out lunch once a week and the quality has been wonderful always. read more

We were a party of six and the service was excellent. The food was wonderful, especially the sushi. The fish was so fresh and delicious and the presentation was exquisite. The restaurant was small but the ambiance was lovely. I'm looking forward to my next visit and will definitely recommend Okinami to my friends and family. read more

My rare 5 star review. Chef Timothy was trained at Morimito and sushi Noz. Works 16 hr days to prepare the food. It's apparent in the way fish are cured and the rice is prepared. The nigiri goes in your mouth, tastes like magic, and melts like butter. How can something so simple be so complex, balanced and full of flavor? And top notch service by Kevin. $60 omakase.... what??? read more

We ordered the lunch special - bara chirashi. Sashimi cut were so fresh and delicious. We thought it was a good deal! read more

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The sushi here is amazingly fresh!! You don't need teeth to eat it! It just melts in your mouth good!!

My boyfriend and I got the sashimi platter for takeout which came with miso soup and a cabbage/radish salad with a peanut sesame dressing that was very sweet and delightful. Tasted very good and flavorful without being dehydrating. Great as a tasting menu but not necessarily for a full meal. Beautiful presentation of the food and beautiful packaging. The owners and workers are super friendly and nice. They are only open for takeout now. However, for the price, I thought it was expensive. I have had cheaper in the city. But overall, I would recommend the place. The fish is very fresh and service was great. read more

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Food and service were excellent. Sushi is delicious but my fave was trying all the appetizers and specials. The homemade panacotta was delish, too. Chef and server were so genuinely friendly, and the entire experience was perfectly comfortable. Must go back and share with friends. read more

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No frills - on points, great service and tasty food. Gem in this neighborhood. Highly recommended. read more

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What an incredible find! Thank you Yelp for existing so that I may be the recipient of such deliciousness. This place is WORTH driving a distance for. I had the sashimi plate and it surpassed my expectations ten fold. What a lovely team too! read more

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Best sushi we've had in a very wide radius. Very pleasant atmosphere. Very attentive service.

I really enjoyed this intimate sushi restaurant, hence I'm afraid to write about how flavorful and fresh the sushi was since if word gets out (inevitable) I won't be able to get a seat! I had the "Sushi and Sashimi" set consisting of 4 pieces of Chef's choice nigiri and 8 pieces of Chef's choice sashimi with one choice of a role. My role selection was the spicy scallop, which was lightly flavored with spice, not swimming in sauce camouflaging the flavor (as I've experienced in other sushi restaurants). It was so fresh, one could tell the fish just recently was living the high life in the sea. The tuna, bluefin crab, salmon, chutoro, shrimp - EVERYTHING that went into my eager mouth was pure and clean tasting. Even the soy sauce was outstanding, having been made in-house. Sitting at the bar, one can have pleasant conversation with the sushi chef, also one of three partners in this delightful and humble restaurant. And if all my raving about this great new restaurant isn't enough, it's BYO! Now I've done it. I'll never be able to get into Okinami again since they'll be all booked up. My name is JoJo. Please save me a seat Okinami!!! read more

Not yet open for dine-in but the takeout experience was excellent. The quality of fish and the thoughtfulness of the packaging really stood out - however... for the price - I probably wouldn't return for take out. I really love sushi and don't shy away from a higher end experience - in this case I'd say 4 stars only because at this price point it's really hard to justify opting for this instead of something like JMart that's also take out only but 1/3 the price for a very solid, similar quality meal. The service was delightful and they're running around like mad trying to get the dining room open so I'll reserve that last star for my return visit. read more

I travelled 1 1/2 hours to visit this place and let me tell you! Hands down one of the best sushi places I have ever been to. The quality of the fish, the way it's prepared and presented is top notch. Every single piece I put in my mouth was it's own special experience. The staff is so friendly and excited to present you with your sushi and I can't wait to have it again! read more

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I have dined at Okinami many times. The food has always been excellent and the service exceptional. Highly recommend

if you want high quality, delicious sushi but don't wanna travel all the way to nyc, this is your place to go!! this sushi restaurant just opened about 4 weeks ago and i was invited by the owners to come by and check it out! okinami in japanese means "gentle/chill wave" and the vibe in this restaurant is definitely reflective of the name. they are doing takeout only right now (dine in soon!!) but i was able to experience friendly and wonderful conversation with the owners, watch them prepare the sushi, and then eat (devour) the sushi. every little step - from the fish they import from overseas, the short grain rice, how they smoke the eel, how they make their salad dressing and soy sauce - it all matters to them. not to mention, the owners come from well known restaurants in nyc so these are talented, experienced chefs preparing your sushi/sashimi, but just in a suburban, more chill setting how cool is that!! i was able to try their omakase which comes with one special roll and miso soup. highly recommend getting the blue crab roll. the miso soup had mushrooms and tofu. 10/10. i was also able to try the three roll dinner special which came with salad and miso soup. the salad comes with homemade sesame dressing. the eel avocado roll is usually my go to at any sushi place but WOW this eel was smoked and tasted SO GOOD. the spicy salmon roll was good as well! an interesting thing to note is that the soy sauce comes in dropper bottles on purpose so that instead drenching your sushi in soy sauce and wasting it, you can squeeze a little over each piece so you can save soy sauce and enjoy flavorful sushi! you can find their menu on their website if you google the restaurant! prices are a little high but worth every penny for the food and service you get :) if you're craving sushi with fresh and quality ingredients, TRY THIS PLACE!! the owners rly value their customers and want to do their best to serve you their best. thank you again for the delicious meal and i will definitely be back soon!!! read more

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Great sushi for this price! Very high quality and very fresh! I personally loved the mushroom sushi. read more

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