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Nami Kaze, Honolulu, HI
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Nami Kaze

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$31 to $50
Seafood
1135 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817-4522

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Nami Kaze Hawaii is the story of Chef Jason Peel’s culinary journey. Combining the flavors from his hometown of Kaua‘i, and the decades of experience working for some of Hawai‘i’s top culinary leaders, including Ian Ruso of Michele’s at the Colony Surf and Roy Yamaguchi, Nami Kaze Hawaii is a unique melting pot of culinary creativity. With a farmer-focused approach, guests can expect to embark on a culinary adventure, enjoying creations that reflect Peel’s appreciation for the produce and provisions found throughout the state.

Nami Kaze Hawaii is currently open for lunch and dinner, Wednesday through Sunday. For additional information or to make a reservation, visit www.namikaze.com.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Jason Peel

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Jason Peel is known nationally as the former executive chef for Roy’s Waikiki and beloved locally as a cooking instructor at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific. He opened his own restaurant Nami Kaze in 2022, quickly scoring a couple of James Beard Award nominations for izakaya-style small plates, both hot and cold, that star ingredients from favorite local farmers and fishermen. Be sure to try the hamachi rolls, plus the honey walnut shrimp stacked on waffles at brunch.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 10:30 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Kalihi-Palama
  • Cross street
    Located at Pier 38 next to Nico's
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,673 people are saying

Nami Kaze reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nami Kaze delights with innovative Japanese-American fusion cuisine, offering "excellent food in creative dishes." The prix fixe menu is a hit for brunch and lunch, showcasing "great choices at lunch" and "delicious food and great service." Diners praise the "friendly, knowledgeable service" and rave about standout dishes like the lobster chawanmushi and ahi belly fish. The lively atmosphere and attentive staff enhance the dining experience, making this a "must re-visit restaurant" in Honolulu.

1,673 Reviews
  1. Bill

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tasting food. Interesting variety. Highly recommended.

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  2. Erick

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. The food was excellent especially the chicken and waffles with spicy syrup. Finished my meal with frozen lemon meringue style cup pie. We really had an excellent brunch. Mahalo

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  3. RobinK

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful meal and experience as always! Food is exceptional as is the service! Highly recommended!!!

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  4. Deanna VIP

    Hawaii14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Didn’t know it was now a $45 prix fixe lunch menu. And I guessed maybe why it wasn’t packed at lunchtime. I was so surprised by this but happy to say, all main items were delicious. Was also surprised to see the small sake type cups used for the soup but the honeydew base was really good and had about six sips per “cup.” The “not usual” chawan mushi was very savory and surprisingly so delicious! The pork sandwich was very good but the chicken waffle will be my next choice!

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  5. Brady VIP

    Richmond15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place to go to in Oahu. Amazing menu with various options, staff was knowledgeable, and friendly.

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  6. NahakuV

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time here and everything we had was delicious.

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  7. Kristle VIP

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    People Choice is fav. Quality always consistent. never disappointed. Service is top notch and servers very informed of the menu offerings trained. Always a good place for business meetings

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  8. Ted

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Nami Kaze. We had checked their website and reviewed the menu prior to going. Overall, we had a great time. The service was on the mark!! We tried the local Sake and the staff explained the history of this brand (Hawaiian Islander). The Sake was awesome and truly complimented the meal. We tried a variety of appetizers and entrees, and none disappointed us. We truly had a great time....thank you very much!!!!

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  9. Erika VIP

    Hawaii9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service! Menu choice with good variety.

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  10. Denice VIP

    Vancouver20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, excellent food and good service. We tried some different items on the menu and were not disappointed

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FAQs

Nami Kaze offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 888-6264.

Nami Kaze is rated 4.6 stars by 1673 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Nami Kaze

1135 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817-4522

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located at Pier 38 next to Nico's
  • Neighborhood
    Kalihi-Palama
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 10:30 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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