Nama Sushi Bar- Knoxville

Name: Nama Sushi Bar- Knoxville
Address: 506 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, United States, 37902
Telephone: (865) 633-8539
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

362 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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Nama is the premier sushi location and has been consistently voted number one for sushi in the Knoxville area. Whether you are looking to test the waters with your first sushi experience as many have since our opening, looking for a romantic dinner on date night, or headed out for a night with friends or family, Nama is the perfect place for you.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(865) 633-8539

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Sushi
Hours of operation
Lunch: Mon - Sat 11AM - 3PM Dinner: 3PM - Close Sunday: Noon - Close
Phone number
(865) 633-8539
Website
http://www.namasushibar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
506 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Neighborhood
Knoxville
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Wasabi Hummus$9.00
served with pine nuts, sriracha, cilantro oil, daikon, red pepper, and naan
Edamame**$6.00
warm with sea salt or chilled with sweet soy vinaigrette
Crab and Asiago Dip$12.00
served warm with sriracha, scallion, and naan
Kaki Panko$13.00
deep fried panko breaded oysters served on a bed of mixed greens, soy tobiko, with sweet chili aioli
Pork / Shrimp Dumplings$8.00
choice of pork or shrimp dumplings served with sweet soy vinaigrette
Miso Soup
white miso soup with seaweed, tofu, and scallion
- Sm$4.00
- Lg$6.00
Shrimp Soup$6.00
spicy garlic miso broth soup with shrimp, carrots, snow peas, and mushrooms
Fantasy Shrimp$12.00
large panko fried shrimp tossed in a sweet chili aioli sauce served on a bed of rice with scallion
Land and Sea Tempura$16.00
fried shrimp, asparagus, snow peas, sweet potato, red onion, zucchini, shiitake mushrooms served with sweet soy vinaigrette

Salads

Nama House**
mixed greens, tomato, carrot, cucumber, daikon, wasabi peas, sweet soy vinaigrette
- Sm$6.00
- Lg$12.00
Cucumber Salad**$6.00
marinated cucumber with daikon and red pepper
Seaweed Salad$8.00
assorted seaweed with cucumber
Mixed Green and Avocado**$14.00
mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, daikon, edamame, and tomato with cilantro oil, lime juice, and sea salt
Avocado and Tomato Salad$8.00
fresh avocado slices, tomato, red onion, lime, sea salt, cilantro oil

Salads Addition

Sesame Crusted Salmon*$7.00
Sauteed Shrimp$9.00
Filet Tips*$9.00
Candied Rock Shrimp$8.00
Seared Tuna*$9.00
Tofu$4.00

Chef Specialties

Nama Fish / Shrimp Tacos
your choice of panko fried cod, shrimp, or bbq albacore, asian slaw, spicy aioli, pico de gallo, lime, and cilantro chimichurri
- Fish$12.00
- Shrimp$14.00
- Combo$15.00
Tuna Tartare*$18.00
sweet chili rice, tuna, soy tobiko, salt and vinegar potato chips, sriracha, and cilantro oil
Serrano Machi*$14.00
sliced yellowtail topped with sliced serrano pepper and microgreens served with garlic ponzu
Ceviche* **$18.00
your choice of fresh fish, shellfish, or a combination served with pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro crema, masago, cilantro oil, scallion, sriracha, and tortilla chips
Kama**$14.00
broiled yellowtail collar with mixed green salad, ponzu, sushi rice, and scallion
Nama Inari$13.00
stuffed tofu packet with seasoned rice, spicy tuna, sushi ebi, snow crab mix, eel, and scallion topped with house salad, house dressing, and tempura flakes

Sashimi**

3 oz. cut per order

Today's Feature*
- MKT
Eel*$16.00
unagi
Salmon*$12.00
sake
Tuna*$15.00
maguro
Tuna Tataki*$15.00
maguro
Yellowtail*$15.00
hamachi
Smoked Salmon$10.00
smoked sake
Octopus$13.00
tako

Nigiri

two pieces per order

Today's Feature*
- MKT
Octopus**$10.00
tako
Shrimp**$6.00
ebi
Tofu Pocket$9.00
inari
Salmon* **$8.00
sake
Crab$7.00
kani
Tuna Tataki* **$10.00
maguro
Avocado**$6.00
Smelt Roe*$6.00
masago
Tuna* **$10.00
maguro
Eel$10.00
unagi
Yellowtail* **$10.00
hamachi
Smoked Salmon**$10.00
smoked sake
Ikura$11.00
salmon roe

Maki (Seaweed Outside) Eight Pieces Per Order / Te Maki (Handroll)

add avocado $1

Negi Ham* **$9.00
Crab$8.00
Spicy Scallop*$8.00
Spicy Tofu**$5.00
Salmon* **$8.00
Cucumber**$5.00
Avocado**$6.00
Spicy Tuna* **$8.00
Eel$9.00
Salmon Skin**$7.00
Tuna* **$10.00

Rolls

Eight to ten pieces per order. Served on brown rice for additional $1.50). +Top any roll with masago or flavored tobiko* $1, +candied rock shrimp $6, +additional side order of sauce $0.35

Ex-Girlfriend*$19.00
crab, panko shrimp, cream cheese, cucumber topped with eel, avocado, spicy scallops, eel sauce, and fantasy sauce
Moon Special*$19.00
double nori roll with crab, avocado, cucumber, tempura fried smoked salmon, spicy aioli, cream cheese topped with salmon, avocado, and house-seaweed salad
Secret Garden*$16.00
tuna, salmon, crab, sprouts, cucumber topped with avocado
- With Masago*$17.00
Atlantic* **$16.00
crunchy shrimp, avocado, spicy aioli topped with salmon, scallion, ponzu, and chili garlic sauce
Maui Wowie*$17.00
crunchy shrimp, avocado, spicy aioli topped with yellowtail, avocado, and pineapple salsa
Crabby Eel$19.00
double nori roll with panko fried soft shell crab, crab, cucumber, and avocado topped with eel, avocado, and eel sauce
Caterpiller$16.00
eel, crab, cucumber topped with avocado and eel sauce
Boston*$18.00
crab, avocado, cucumber topped with tuna, avocado, and chili garlic sauce
Royale*$17.00
panko fried shrimp, cream cheese, crab, cucumber topped with salmon, avocado, and eel sauce
Orange Crush*$17.00
rice wrapped with salmon topped with spun carrot, candied rock shrimp, and scallion
Spider*
panko fried soft shell crab, crab mix, avocado, cucumber, gobo, sprouts, spicy aioli topped with masago
- 5 Pieces$15.00
Soy Joy*$16.00
spicy tuna, seared albacore, cucumber, tempura crunchies, wrapped in soy paper topped with fantasy sauce, eel sauce, wasabi aioli, and scallion
Yoga* **$18.00
yellowtail, tuna tataki, cucumber, daikon sprout topped with avocado, snow peas, and cilantro oil
BB Roll$16.00
tempura shrimp, avocado, cream cheese, asparagus topped with crab, fantasy sauce, eel sauce, and tempura crunchies
Rainbow*$17.00
crab, avocado, cucumber topped with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, white fish, shrimp, and avocado
Dragon$17.00
crunchy shrimp, avocado, spicy aioli topped with eel, avocado and eel sauce
JG*$18.00
panko fried white fish, crab, cucumber topped with tuna tataki, avocado, scallion, and ponzu
Crazy Tuna* **$17.00
spicy tuna and cucumber topped with seared albacore, avocado, scallion, and ponzu
Cali*$10.00
crab, avocado, and cucumber
Tempura*$17.00
crab, smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado – tempura fried and topped with fantasy sauce, eel sauce, masago, and scallion
Pizza*$14.00
crab, smoked salmon, avocado baked with tnt sauce and topped with bonito flakes, scallion, and eel sauce
Crunchy Shrimp$10.00
crunchy shrimp, avocado, spicy aioli topped with tempura crunchies
Philly**$10.00
smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado topped with scallion

Vegetarian Rolls

eight to ten pieces per order

Crispy Veggie$13.00
tempura fried asparagus, gobo, cucumber, sprouts, kanpyo topped with tempura sweet potato and avocado
Spicy Shiitake**$9.00
shiitake mushroom, cucumber, chili garlic sauce, and sweet soy vinaigrette
Tofu Caprese**$13.00
cornstarch fried tofu, cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, basil topped with avocado and wheat-free soy sauce
Pina**$13.00
pineapple, red pepper, cucumber topped with avocado, coconut milk, and basil
Twisted Inari$13.00
futo style roll, inari, cucumber, kanpyo, asparagus, gobo, ponzu, and chili garlic sauce
Mediterranean$14.00
mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cream cheese, cucumber topped with wasabi hummus, cilantro oil, and toasted pine nuts

Chef's Choice Rolls / Platters / Bowls

please allow our creative chefs to custom design your platter from our extensive selection of the season's finest fresh fish

Chef's Roll*$19.00
Chef's Sashimi Platter*$37.00
assorted 9 oz. cut sashimi
'Don' Bowls*
6 oz. of fish served over sushi rice and garnishes
- Tekka (Tuna)$27.00
- Sake (Salmon)$24.00
- Unagi (Eel)$27.00
- Chirashi (Assorted)$30.00
Roll Platter*$34.00
2 rolls
Chef's Nigiri Platter*$28.00
assorted 8 pieces
Chef's Sushi Platters*
$37, $67, $92, $132+

Asian - Fusion

Sesame Beef*$22.00
lightly fried and tender filet tips, tossed with asparagus, red pepper, red onion, shiitake mushrooms in a savory sesame sauce served over rice (nama top chef winner)
Currydon
red onion, carrot, apple, red pepper, honey, scallion, and Japanese curry sauce served over rice with your choice of protein:
- Filet Tips*$21.00
- Shrimp$21.00
- Pork$18.00
- Tofu$16.00
Sweet & Spicy Garlic Beef*$24.00
rice, sauteed red onion, asparagus, carrot, snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, zucchini, wakame, sprouts and chili garlic sauce topped with filet tips, scallion, and a fried egg (nama top chef winner)
The Bowl**$14.00
sauteed shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, carrot, bok choy, red pepper, asparagus, scallion, served on your choice of egg noodles, udon noodles, or rice with a sweet soy vinaigrette sauce and crispy wonton strips
- Add Salmon$20.00
- Add Filet Tips*$21.00
- Add Shrimp$21.00
- Add Pork$18.00
- Add Tofu$16.00
Kabayaki Salmon*$23.00
sauteed broccoli, red pepper, red onion topped with seared asian bbq salmon, served over rice with crispy wonton strips and a lemon wedge
Shrimp Egg Drop Soup**$15.00
rice, carrots, snow peas, mushrooms, garlic, scallion, egg, and shrimp served in a spicy miso broth and crispy wonton strips (nama top chef winner)

What 362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Tennessee
Healthy
Knoxville
Healthy
Knoxville
Great for Lunch

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DennisL
E. Tennessee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
The hostess was very pleasant, server was extremely courteous, but the wait time for our food was too long for a restaurant that was not full of customers.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and excellent service! From the edamame and wasabi hummus appetizers to the salads to the sushi-it all was wonderful. If not in the mood for sushi, the Shrimp Miso Soup entree is fantastic! Our server was very attentive too. Definitely recommend!
LC
LoriC
Charlotte
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
That shrimp soup is AMAZING! I always have excellent sushi at Nama but thought I would try something different. I’m so glad I did!
OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Sushi was delicious and server was good! Hostess seemed miserable, but we all have those days! Will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great sushi, great service, clean, and wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely be back again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was awesome and the choices were many. I started off with the crab dip and then enjoyed the combo tacos and a special roll. Their drinks and service were also great.
J
Juppstar
Seattle
491 reviews
vip
4.0
491 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a nice lunch at Nama. We both ordered sashimi lunch meals and also got a spicy tuna roll. Miso soup and house salads are excellent. I asked for them to replace the normal cilantro dressing with their shrimp sauce and it was a good decision. All the fish were very good and nice portions. I thought the tuna didn’t taste as fresh as the other fish.
OT
OuTnightly
Louisville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible Sushi and excellent service! Can’t wait to go back.
F
Funfoodie7
E. Tennessee
186 reviews
vip
3.0
186 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
The location was convenient for our meeting and in general, the food quality is good. The soup was served lukewarm and no pre-bussing was done until requested.
J
Jaime
Orlando
149 reviews
vip
4.0
149 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Not the best but acceptable. Good people though
JB
JanetB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Food not seasoned enough..portions are large though. Overpriced underwhelming drinks
MV
MichelleV
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
An excellent choice for amazing sushi and service. Friendly atmosphere and great staff. Thank you. . .I'll be back!!
C
Canadianlady
E. Tennessee
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Sushi was really good. Got in and out quickly to go to the theater.
m
margareto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The sushi here was very good - absolutely no complaints. The only issue we had was the service, which like most places these days is lacking. Our initial order for taken timely but when we decided to order another saki and sushi roll, it took forever (at least 30 minutes) to make it to our table and then the waiter forgot a side dish of candied bay shrimp (really good by the way). The restaurant was not that busy on a Tuesday night - probably only half full by the time we ordered our 2nd roll so there was no excuse for the poor service. I would try this place again when I am back in Knoxville just for the excellent sushi and to give the wait staff another chance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Manager was very gracious. They were obviously short staffed but she took our order and was our server for the entire meal. Class act.
y
yogijen
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Surprisingly good sushi bar right in the heart of downtown. Delicious rich bowls and pot stickers. We had a complicated order and it was no problem at all! Can't wait to dine at Nama again.
R
Richard
Los Angeles
88 reviews
vip
4.0
88 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
The Sushi as god with generous portions and the staff was really helpful.
RN
RobNMonika
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful sushi, very fresh and flavorful! I had the ex girlfriend and the rainbow roll. The service was excellent and the wait time was minimal. Def our spot to have Sushi when in Knoxville!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience4
We made a 5:45 reservation and they gave our table (a specially requested booth) to someone else. We then waited another 15 minutes for our table and approximately another 15 minutes after that to get our drink order in. The manager offered to comp an appetizer for the reservation mix up. We then waited another 15 minutes to get our drinks. The drinks were sub par and then all of the food came out together. Appetizers and main course. When the bill came they had charged us for both appetizers. So we were once again inconvenienced by having to request the correction on our bill. I had requested soda water to try to make my cocktail drinkable and it didn’t come until we were getting up to leave and after the bill had been paid. My husband had the oyster appetizer and stopped at one. I absolutely love Nama and if you asked me my favorite restaurant in Knoxville, Nama is always at the top. I am truly disappointed and saddened that this is the new normal.
LV
LoganV
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food great wait staff and variety of options. Chef's special was one of the best sushi dishes I've ever had.
NF
NancyF
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good but not great, we’re spoiled by the restaurant Sakura in Indianapolis where we live so our standards are off the char.
OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food
M
Mark
Nashville
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Sushi was okay and probably the best I've had in Tennessee, but still just okay. The sushi wasn't rolled tight enough and when it was dipped in sauce it easily fell apart. My wife and I sat at a booth which had obviously been heavily used and needed to be repaired. The vinyl seat was torn and no longer provided much comfort in the padding. All-in-all, the bang for the buck just wasn't there. Not really sure if we would go back.
DS
DawnS
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was wonderful and the food and drinks were top notch! We eat there every time we’re in downtown Knoxville!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and atmosphere. Close proximity to everything we love to do downtown.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
Below average sushi, rice fell apart when picking up nigiri. Wasabi was dried out, fish was so so. Been to 50+ different sushi restaurants and this one in bottom couple.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
I always love Nama’s food. And going on a Wednesday with the extended Happy Hour is awesome. Service was great. Only thing negative is the bathroom cleanliness was lacking, and the booths are getting worn down and less comfortable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience4
I’m sad to make this post as we have been to this location along with their others numerous times and loved it each time we went. We had reservations and were seated immediately. We sat at our table for a while and no one came to take our order. There was a table that was seated way after us and they already had their order taken. I asked the server if she knew who our waitress was. Couple minutes later a young girl came to our table to take our drink and food order. She comes back saying we are out of the beer. Fine, we will order another one. Our meal came out and my husbands order was wrong. Someone different fixed it for us. At this point we still don’t have our beer. It’s been sitting on the bar and our waitress is no where to be found. Never came back to see if we needed anything. I understand there are staffing problems everywhere and we are always patient with that but she did not want to be there and it was very obvious. I also was watching her to see if she had a lot of tables. She only had ours and one more. There are too many other choices of places to eat in Market Square to feel like we were a bother to place an order.
E
Eman
New York Area
227 reviews
vip
5.0
227 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Nama manager is my new hero. Someone pretended to be us and took our reservation and table as the restaurant was fully booked and had a wait for tables. When this was discovered, the hostess let the manager know who moved the frauds out of our booth. Thank you. The USA needs to hire the Nama manager to deal with North Korea and Putin! The food and service is always excellent and we always try to go on our trips to Knoxville. Cocktails are also worthy and parking is so easy at the garage behind the restaurant.
a
abentley
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and excellent service all around! The Soy Joy roll was delightful and the crab nigiri hit the spot. Will absolutely be returning in the future.
s
suga865
E. Tennessee
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server, Edward, was outstanding and the sushi was too!
MN
ManganNY
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
When in doubt, Go to Nama! Nama always on the rescue
KC
KathrynC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the roll platter with chef choice on the rolls. Was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience3
Meh! Was not impressed - waitress was either new, had too many tables or not interested. Sushi was average at best…. Will not be back.
JL
JudeLynn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious/ my favorite sushi spot in Knoxville; little pricey but the quality is really good. Try the crab Asiago dip for an appetizer!
TJ
TonyJ
E. Tennessee
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience3
Great food And great service. Grabbed a bite to eat before seeing a show at the Tennessee Theater
PT
ParkT
Nashville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server, Phillip, was amazing! The food and drinks were excellent as usual! Thanks!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant w we come to town for Tennessee games
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Nama on a Sunday evening when the crowds had died down from a big football weekend. We opted for chefs choice rolls and they were phenomenal. Our server was attentive and offered up excellent recommendations! Highly recommend!!

FAQs

Nama Sushi Bar- Knoxville does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Nama Sushi Bar- Knoxville also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (865) 633-8539.

Nama Sushi Bar- Knoxville is rated 4.6 stars by 362 OpenTable diners.