Nama is a modern take on Japanese fine dining. Our team is devoted to bring you a culinary experience unlike others while respecting the tradition of Edomae Sushi and Japanese cuisine. Our chefs combine their vast experience with quality and seasonality products to create a memorable dining experience. Here at Nama, we are committed to the highest standard of quality service and hospitality where you and your loved ones will have delightful memories. Our goal is to set the new standard in Japanese fine dining and share this experience with the world.
Reviews of Nama Omakase describe an intimate stylish setting and a high quality experience with a creative French Japanese fusion omakase that many diners find memorable and at times outstanding. The dishes are praised for freshness, balance, and refined textures, with highlights including standout nigiri, seafood selections, and thoughtful pairings. The service is described as attentive, knowledgeable, and welcoming, though a few reviews note inconsistency at times and price concerns. Overall, the consensus is that Nama Omakase offers a sophisticated dining journey that impresses for special occasions and for sushi lovers, while some guests feel value could be better and that pacing or portion size could be adjusted in places.
We loved Nama! It was amazing food & such a nice vibe inside. GREAT price for what we got & very friendly staff. The chefs were great. Will be coming back.
Restaurant à visiter/découvrir incontestablement ! J'ai réservé pour le Omakaze pour les 18 ans de mon beau fils afin de lui faire découvrir la délicatesse de la cuisine japonaise & pari réussi à 100% ! Tout était excellent, des saveurs fondantes mariées avec perfection par le Chef ! J'ai même été surprise par la crevette sucrée du New Brunswick ! Le service est vraiment parfait, avec le sourire & très professionnel de la part de tous les employés ! Alors c'est avec beaucoup de plaisir que je vous recommande d'y courir & moi je vais y retourner c'est garanti ! Merci pour cette belle expérience 🙏 qui m'a rappelé Hokkaid? !
Apr 28, 2026
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Expérience exceptionnelle & privilégié avec le chef & son équipe. Le service était génial & j'ai même eu le droit à une petite surprise pour le dessert. Encore merci à toute l'équipe, je recommande vivement l'expérience!
What an amaziiiiing experience !!
The food quality was the same as in Japan.
The chef was excellent & the service was exceptional. We really felt taken care of from the beginning to the end. I highly recommend this place !
Thank you for making this night so special :)
Le chef prépare chaque morceau un par un & explique tout, & même juste regarder ce processus est un vrai plaisir. La fraîcheur des poissons est incroyable. L'endroit est petit, mais ça rend l'expérience encore plus spéciale. Les prix sont élevés, mais ça vaut vraiment la peine. Le service est très professionnel tout en restant chaleureux. Globalement, on a vécu une soirée haut de gamme.
The omakase experience was truly amazing. The quality of food & the service were the best I've had in a long time. A special mention to the chefs for the immersive experience !
Delicious & affordable omakase - 12 services at a good pace, composed of two appetizers, 8 nigiris & one meal & one dessert. The quality of the fish was excellent, the ratio rice/fish perfect, & the temperature of the rice brought it all together. I'm usually not a fan of foie gras but the small amount that accompanied the duck in the main meal was just perfect, almost like a condiment. dessert tasted very good but I would skip the rice in it as it brought a weird texture (& I usually like rice pudding). Overall great experience & I definitely recommend. Chef is friendly & service is good!
Apr 18, 2026
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Le restaurent est superbe avec ces hauts plafonds & fenêtres en hauteur. Les plats sont préparés par un chef exceptionnel, ils sont exquis. Nous nous sommes laissés guidés par notre serveur Félix lequel était à l'écoute de nos préférences & nous a très bien conseillé. Belle découverte. Nous y retournerons certainement.
We celebrated our 10-year anniversary by booking omakase for 2. The chef was really friendly & chatted with us about his culinary background. They accommodated my partner's allergies & were really thoughtful knowing we were celebrating a milestone. Great for date night or intimate celebrations!
We had a wonderful time for the first Omakase service. The staff is very nice & the chef is super sweet. The people make the soul of a place, & this place has a lot of soul. Every course was great to excellent & the nigiri were on par with top establishment I've had the chance to visit in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto. This is not a gimmick, it's a proper Omakase. Will return, highly recommendable.
Great chef, great experience, great taste. A true Japanese sushi experience in MTL. The manager is also very good to make you feel unique & answer to your needs.
I had a phenomenal experience eating there. The duck was my personal favourite; it wasn't too overwhelming on the palate & nicely paired with the raspberry sauce. The rice pudding was also very enjoyable. The taste profile was very subtle, but equally good. The texture on it was on point! The waiters made the experience even better, offering a very welcoming atmosphere to the customers. Every dishes were thoroughly explained & gave a nice insight on the source of the ingredients. Would highly recommend. Also the espresso martini, chefs kiss.
Absolument impeccable. À ne pas manquer à Montreal. Le service est digne d'un restaurant étoilé. La qualité des ingrédients. Attentif. Généreux. Frais. Équilibré. Chaleureux. Beau. & excellent rapport qualité prix. Le chef est venu nous parler personnellement. Je recommande le omakase 5 services. Les sushis sont exceptionnels! Je vous encourage!
Mar 27, 2026
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Je suis allé chez Nama Omakase sur la recommandation d'un ami & j'ai vécu une expérience vraiment différente. Chaque plat préparé par le chef était très réussi. L'endroit est petit, mais ça rend l'ambiance plus intime & spéciale. Le service était très attentionné. Les prix sont élevés, mais pour l'expérience, ça vaut vraiment la peine. En général, j'ai été très satisfait.
The new manager was a delight just like the food & experience. He was most certainly the MVP. He made sure my hubby's bday was unforgettable & went the extra mile with even the smallest details & gave us top notch recommendation for everything. The chef even came to greet us, it was such a lovely surprise. We picked the $135 omakase & honestly, the $100 would have been more than enough. Every dish was well thought of & the sushi was to die for. We can't wait to go back & try the special 12 course omakase experience at the bar.
We dined at Nama Omakase with high expectations, given its positioning as an upscale omakase restaurant. Unfortunately, the experience fell short in several important ways, especially at this price point.
During the meal, we encountered a bone in the Nama Maki ($55 before tax). In a restaurant of this caliber, proper fish preparation is non-negotiable. This is not a minor oversight but a fundamental error that raises concerns about quality control & attention to detail.
What was more disappointing was how this was handled. When we informed the waitress clearing our plates, she responded that she would let the chef know, but no one followed up with us afterward. There was no acknowledgment, apology, or attempt to address the issue during the meal. Later, when another server asked about our experience while we were paying, we raised it again & were simply thanked for the feedback, again, with no real ownership or resolution.
We had also noted in our reservation that we were celebrating my husband's birthday, but this was completely overlooked. We had to remind the staff ourselves near the end of the meal, which defeats the purpose of providing that information in advance. For a restaurant that emphasizes experience, this lack of attentiveness is disappointing. (I now noticed this has happened to many other diners who shared their disappointment in their review)
In terms of the food, while some dishes showed creativity, there were inconsistencies. For example, one piece of the duck was noticeably tough & difficult to chew, lacking the tenderness expected from a properly prepared dish, especially in a fine dining setting.
To add to this, we discovered that an 18% gratuity was automatically applied because part of the bill was paid using a gift card. This was not disclosed anywhere on the Costco purchase page, nor was it communicated by the restaurant beforehand. While we would have willingly tipped 20% for good service, imposing a gratuity without transparency, especially tied to the method of payment, is not acceptable.
We paid $525.25 for two adults (without drinks). At this level, guests expect not just excellent food, but polished service, consistency, & accountability when things go wrong. While the restaurant shows potential, the overall experience was undermined by these lapses.
For a premium omakase restaurant, both execution & service need to be held to a much higher standard.
P/S: The first dish of Hokkaido Scallops was exquisite IMHO.
I had the pleasure of dining at Nama this evening for their Omakase experience. From beginning to end, the service & food is incredible. The staff & chef ensure you enjoy every part of the evening. Chef GaCong clearly loves what he does because he put so much attention into every dish. He was a delight to chat with. If you ever want to celebrate an event or simply enjoy a new experience, I strongly recommend Nama.
