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.
Diners describe Nama Omakase as a standout fusion of Japanese and French influences, with exceptionally fresh fish, inventive yet harmonious flavor pairings, and an intimate, elegantly modern atmosphere. The omakase experiences are widely praised for thoughtful curation and beautiful presentation, though several reviews note that portions can feel small for the price and a few courses or moments can vary. Service is repeatedly highlighted as attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, with many accounts of staff guiding the meal and sharing details about ingredients and techniques, while a minority report slower pacing or inconsistent timing. The overall experience is seen as high end and ideal for special occasions, with many mentioning memorable touches, personalized attention, and standout desserts, cocktails or sake pairings. Ambiance and decor are often described as chic yet cozy, complementing the culinary journey, even as some listeners feel the music volume or the high price point keep it from being universally accessible.
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.
Mar 20, 2026
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La nourriture était simplement excellente, plusieurs services & chaque plats étaient expliqué. Très belle expérience, bonne atmosphère avec dj le weekend. Merci pour cette belle expérience.
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.
The food is impeccable & the service is top tier! Our waiter Felix described every dish that were presented to us with great knowledge & the pairing recommandations were on point
We went out for a friends birthday last friday. Food was amazing, great taste, quality products & excellent service from Felix. To top it off a dj was mixing the whole night! Would definitely go again!!
The food was outstanding, & the service matched the high standard the kitchen set. Our server (Félix) knew the menu inside & out-walking us through each dish, explaining what everything was, & even sharing the best way to enjoy it. Great experience from start to finish. I highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed.
Feb 28, 2026
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First time we go there & will not be the last time for sure. The service, the food, the music, decor everything was just on point. We kept ordering & ordering food because the dishes felt light & fresh & creative . We loved our experience there !!
More than excellent service !!! Really glad I gave it a shot ! The best sushi omakase spot ever !! Every dish was packed with so much flavor. Nama truly has an outstanding chef, very friendly & meticulous making sure every plate was up to satisfaction. Thank you !!!! Definitely adding this place in my regular rotation. Nice cozy place to impress a date.
Une expérience culinaire mémorable grâce au menu dégustation, qui nous a permis de découvrir des plats raffinés, créatifs & parfaitement équilibrés. Chaque service était soigné & bien présenté, avec des saveurs surprenantes & harmonieuses.
Le service était attentionné sans être envahissant, & l'ambiance chaleureuse & décontractée rend l'expérience encore plus agréable. Une très belle découverte que je recommande sans hésitation. Nous y retournerons assurément !
I can't even begin to state how delicious the meals at Nama were. So thoughtfully curated, so well presented & incredibly tasty!
We decided on the 135$ set course meal & we received 10 items in total, & I couldn't tell you what our favorite dish was as everything was delicious! The set menu came with generous portions of a carpaccio, a scallop/endive dish, a squash/stracciatella dish, a fried eggplant katsu, a roasted brusselsprout dish, 4 types of nigiri, 2 types of makis, a duck/foie gras main & 2 desserts. If you ever go, everything we had was so delicious so you truly cannot go wrong with anything you select, but I HIGHLY recommend trying the eggplant (one of the best eggplants dishes I've ever had) & the sake dessert!!!
Now, for those of us who enjoy ambiance & finish selections at restaurants, what a truly gorgeous experience it was to eat at Nama. From the beginning of the night, you are greeted with such class & such service that just further built the ambiance to a luxurious level for us. Our waiter was intentional, detail oriented & though we went on Valentine's Day weekend & they were very busy, we never felt forgotten. The space is so beautifully designed which only enhanced our experience.
Overall, you can tell that a lot of love goes into every aspect of this restaurant - from the food, to the experience they deliver to their guests, & the way it was designed & thought out. It wasn't transactional & we were so well taken care of. If you're ever looking to splurge on dinner, this is the place to do it.
What an amazing experience! From the greeting at the door to the last course. Every little detail was well thought out. We opted for the omakase & every course was well curated. We came expecting the fish to be the stand out. But to our surprise, the vegetable dishes blew our minds! You have to try the eggplant katsu & the stracciatella squash! We can't wait to come back with our friends & try the rest of the menu!
We had the 100$/pp omakase experience. The quality of the food was top-notch, the portions are okay, we were expecting 2 portions of the'main course' dish but only received 1 for 2 people. Other than that it was excellent.
Not qualified to comment on the finer points of sushi but the presentation & quality seemed excellent. Dropped a point because it was both not enough & too much. Perhaps that's just me. The service was friendly, engaging, efficient, superb team work & literally the perfect compliment to the menu. Atmosphere? well the space is perfect, dropped a point for a very strange turn in the background music which provided a too loud soundtrack to the latter part of the experience. But perhaps I'm the wrong demographic which was almost 100% latter day yuppies, not that the staff treated this middle boomer any differently.
