Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
There’s nothing better than sitting at the Temaki Counter and having the chef personally hand you each piece! This chef interactive reservation will be at the Temaki counter, which is a high top format. Please note, due to demand, we can’t guarantee that we’ll have the ability to move this reservation to a different table type or dining area.
Indoor Table
Multiple dates available
Grab a seat in our indoor dining room and enjoy a server driven experience! This reservation will be seated at a traditional table inside. Reservations at tables will receive their Temaki in complete sets. To guarantee the most crisp nori, each piece will be wrapped in a plant based wrapper that you’ll remove when you’re ready to enjoy! Please note, due to demand, we can’t guarantee that we’ll have the ability to move this reservation to a different table type or dining area.
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
New York City
Japanese
Manhattan
Japanese
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nami Nori West Village offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "super nice staff." The sushi rolls are "perfectly prepared," showcasing fresh ingredients and creative flavors. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and the fun, minimalist atmosphere. Despite occasional seating discomfort, the restaurant remains a "favorite dining-out treat."
47 Reviews
K
Katy
Berkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
One of my favourite spots in NY !
Best was toro roll with caviar . And the coconut shrimp was amazing too !
Can’t wait to go back
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staceyr
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
it was a birthday - my friends had been before it was my first
time and it was excellent
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Laura
New York City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Incredible all around! Brought my kids here and they LOVED it! They are already talking about coming back.
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Danielle
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant in New York. Their hand rolls are phenomenal
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Damon
New York City
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
It was our first time and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting at the counter. Great service and amazing flavors. Highly recommend!! Kudos to Chef Jihan Lee!!
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Roberto
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Qualità del cibo eccezionale a personale professionale gentile e attento
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PJLCDL
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Pro tips from our server & food was phenomenal. We’re still talking about it the next day.
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Eko
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Phenomenal first experience and will be back !!!!!
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Kristen
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Nami Nori was incredible. The food is so fresh and delicious. Their appetizers are delicious. Highly recommend!
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Kian
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Absolutely exquisite. Food was amazing and the staff was extremely helpful.
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FAQs
Nami Nori West Village is rated 4.8 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.