Nami Kaze Hawaii
Asian fusion restaurant · Iwilei
1135 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817
Highlights
Creative Hawaiian plates, brunch, izakaya small plates, sushi
Creative Hawaiian plates, brunch, izakaya small plates, sushi
"Open for brunch and dinner, Nami Kaze’s menu falls somewhere between intriguing and overwhelming, with things like a chili garlic shrimp caesar and a teriyaki ahi burger on the breakfast menu. Even the straightforward-sounding omelet comes out as a not-at-all-straightforward chawanmushi topped with mentaiko. Embrace some surprises and you’ll end up with a table of delightful options like the must-order honey walnut shrimp waffle, a.k.a. the best waffle pairing since fried chicken. Dinner focuses more on izakaya-style small plates like cold-smoked tomatoes with tofu and hamachi crudo. The restaurant is right by Honolulu’s commercial fishing pier, and the industrial exterior gives way to a big space filled with plenty of tables and booths. It’s a perfect place for group dinners, and also casual enough that you can sit at the bar and watch some sports on the TVs. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - martha cheng
"After a decade helping other chefs open restaurants, chef/owner Jason Peel lets loose at his own spot. Brunch and lunch recently switched to a monthly changing prix fixe menu for $45; if they’re available, get the honey walnut shrimp waffles or teishoku (Japanese set meal). Dinner, meanwhile, has gone from izakaya style to a more traditional Western setup. Start with a smoked tomato and tofu salad and ‘ulu (breadfruit) tots — Nami Kaze is still one of the best places in town for creative vegetable preparations — and go for one of the seafood dishes, like kampachi in a gochujang bone broth. Skip the sushi, though; there are better places on this list for that. Best for: Casual and celebratory dinners with a group, given the large space and something-for-everyone menu." - Martha Cheng
"Open for brunch and dinner, Nami Kaze’s menu falls somewhere between intriguing and overwhelming, with things like a chili garlic shrimp caesar and a teriyaki ahi burger on the breakfast menu. Even the straightforward-sounding omelet comes out as a not-at-all-straightforward chawanmushi topped with mentaiko. Embrace some surprises and you’ll end up with a table of delightful options like the must-order honey walnut shrimp waffle, a.k.a. the best waffle pairing since fried chicken. Dinner focuses more on izakaya-style small plates like cold-smoked tomatoes with tofu and hamachi crudo. The restaurant is right by Honolulu’s commercial fishing pier, and the industrial exterior gives way to a big space filled with plenty of tables and booths. It’s a perfect place for group dinners, and also casual enough that you can sit at the bar and watch some sports on the TVs." - Martha Cheng
"A sushi spot on Oahu known for its fresh island fish, offering a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri."
"Domingo also has a long list of favorites — The Pig and The Lady, Fête, ʻIliʻIli Cash and Carry, Nami Kaze, and Helena’s Hawaiian Food, among them." - Travel + Leisure Editors
