Nami

Food: As a complimentary appetizer we had crispy tofu with a flavorful dipping sauce. We ordered the tuna pizza which was delicious and the salmon hand rolls were ok. For our entree we had the BBQ Eel donburi and it was our main reason to come here. The eel was very tender with no bones, a great combination with the rice and cucumbers. The only criticism about this dish was the saltiness. Finally, for dessert we had the panna cotta and golden rocher. Both had fun and interactive introductions with great flavors. Service was excellent, Lauren was very friendly and attentive. The other servers made sure our waters were filled, table was clean and empty dishes were taken. The dining room was visually pleasing. Dimly lit with red Japanese maple trees among a wavy structure. The club music was off-putting and didn’t match the vibe for this Japanese based cuisine.

My date and I enjoyed our experience very much. The food was fantastic and the service was very considerate. I recommend sharing at least 3-4 dishes. The sea bass was great but had an unusual texture. The meat was stringy rather than tender. (that's my only complaint) A must for Orlando Locals!

Absolutely decadent. It was our first time here celebrating, and it did not disappoint. Our server, Bryanna, was amazing she explained everything perfectly and was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. The soft ambient lighting set the perfect mood for our date night celebration. Every staff member we interacted with was genuinely kind, from the servers to those delivering the food, and we even had a lovely conversation with the young lady who cleared our table. We'll definitely be back might try the chef's counter or the regular dining room next time to explore more of the menu. Not pictured, the Midori Sour I drank it was superb.

Blew my mind! What an amazing experience! Cal took such great care of us and guided us through the journey at Nami. He was so sweet to help us celebrate together and took good care of our 8 year old son! The food was beyond amazing! I literally don’t have words for how good the oysters and unagi were! Everything was perfect and had the perfect balance together. It was so nice to meet Chef Jason too! Thanks for coming over and checking on us. Congratulations on your amazing menu and restaurant! This meal at Nami will go into my permanent memory as one of the best meals of my life.

What an experience. Wow. All staff were right there always ready to serve. Our party of five ordered so many different foods. Just look at the pictures and feel your mouth water. Two flights of sake from dry to fruity delicious. Can't wait to go back soon.

Outstanding. A true NYC vibe. No windows, dark, perfect volume of great background music. We had around 10 dishes for 3 of us. Outstanding food. Most dishes were a 5. The complementary pre meal snack was among the top hits. The deboned wings, bacon, oysters, ribeye and tuna were top Choices. Nami is a must try! My only criticism is that the steak sat in the window too long. It was only warm. That’s a big deal at a place like this and for the price. Overall, excellent.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Dining Experience Beyond Words – Thank You, Nami! We had the absolute pleasure of celebrating my husband’s birthday at Nami, and from start to finish, it was nothing short of incredible. We walked in with our 8-month-old, unsure if we’d even be seated due to the elegant, adult-focused atmosphere. But instead of being turned away, we were welcomed with kindness and open arms. Miguel, our server, went above and beyond—attentive, sweet, personable, and incredibly thoughtful. He made us feel like family. Melissa, one of the hosts, was equally lovely. Another team member (whose name we sadly didn’t catch) gifted our baby a little rubber ducky—which we named Nami because the gesture meant so much. Now let’s talk about the food: every dish recommended by Miguel was absolute perfection. The ingredients, presentation, and flavors were expertly crafted—the chef is truly a master. Even our baby couldn’t get enough! The service, food, and atmosphere were all exceptional. A 5-star rating honestly doesn’t feel like enough. We’re beyond grateful for how we were treated and can’t wait to return. Thank you, Nami, for making this a night to remember. 💛

We did the Chefs Counter with the base level wine pairing. It was absolutely incredible. We've done fancy prefix Chef menus many times and many restaurants (including Michelin stars), and this was definitively the best. Each plate had depths of flavor, but each was light and fun and unique. For instance, my wife and I are not fans of foie gras, but their happy foie was a perfect balance of flavors and textures that put a different take on it and made it delicious. Every plate was insanely good, and with 18 plates plus other things coming our way, we left full and happy. The staff and chefs were super nice and fun, David the sommelier was really cool and knowledgeable. We will definitely be doing this chef experience again, and most chef experiences we do are a one-and-done just to try it type of thing, this one is a must-do and must-do-again.

David the bartender was fantastic!! Took care of us at 10pm when the rest of the hotel didn't know the spot closes at 11 Thanks David! The cocktails were fantastic

What an experience!! Nami has quickly become a new favorite! My family of 5 which included my grandmother, mom, dad and my husband went out on Saturday to celebrate my husband's birthday. We started with their valet which is $15 and mobile friendly. You can text them when you're ready to pick up your car! The gentleman outside was very kind and patient helping my nana get out of the car. When we walked in about 10 minutes early to our reservation, they all warmly greeted us and wished my husband a happy birthday. We were immediately seated. The ambiance inside is unmatched! Dimly lit and beautiful yet modern decor all around. Our server, Pablo was a gem! He had such an electric attitude and was very helpful in our decision making for food. One of my favorite things was my dad had a small toothache in the middle of our dinner and without us noticing that he noticed, Pablo brought over a cup full of shaved ice which my dad was amazed by! It even helped that pain! Now the food... WOW! Some of the best food I've had in a long time locally! It's really hard to pinpoint a favorite or a must try dish because honestly everything was a must try. There wasn't one dish that I wasn't absolutely blown away by! I hope Nami is around for a long time because everyone needs to try this place!

Nami is one of the best newer restaurants in Orlando. Appropriately named (means wave in Japanese) as it is located in Lake Nona's Wave Hotel. It's beautifully done and doesn't feel like a typical Orlando restaurant. The food was excellent as was the service. The filet was cooked exactly as we ordered, tender, and flavorful. It came with wasabi mashed potatoes which were perfectly whipped. The Chilean sea bass was on the sweeter side but again perfectly cooked. The mushroom donabe was earthier in flavor and tasted even better the next day. The cucumber salad is the best. The wagyu sliders were also tender and flavorful. The hamachi is the only thing that we could have passed on. It was good for Florida tho. Also we were late for our reservation and ended up sitting at the bar. I was a bit worried about it but the service from the bar staff was worth the change. Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambience 5/5

From the atmosphere to the service, everything was wonderful. They started us out with complimentary rice crackers and a rich dipping sauce. We then tried the lobster donuts which were lobster roll sandwich. These were excellent. Then we tried the octopus which was very soft and tender. Highly recommend. I got the tuna pizza which I loved. My mother got the oysters which she said were good but the acidity in the vinegar was strong. For the main I got the salmon with white rice which was extremely tender and delicious. For dessert since it was my mother's birthday they gave her a complimentary raspberry ice-cream which was delicious. We will be back to try more items.

Classy and romatic ambiance. Service was excellent ! Food was nicely presented and the seasonings in each dish did not overpower and brought out the main ingredient's flavor. I was hesitating on ordering the Mushroom Donabe but I ended liking it the most out of the dishes we sampled. I enjoyed the eggplant and sea bass as well. Unfortunately I was disapponted with the lamb chops as the ones we got were not tender and were on the chewy side. We weren't impressed by the lobster donuts either. Makes for a memorable experience and have already recommended to coworkers/friends. Located at the Wave Hotel in Lake Nona, convenient garage parking across available.

I love a Michelin star experience. Very nice dark moody lighting. Our experience started off with friendly host greeting us and getting us sat immediately. We were sat under these beautiful tree like sculptures and greeting with a warm towel to clean our hands. We ordered appetizers, entrees and desserts. My favorite part about the experience was the dessert because it is interactive. The waitress freezes the rose with dry ice and then you crumble it on top. Will be visiting again! I don't have a reason to visit lake nona but this place totally gives me one. Thank you for an outstanding dining experience.

Absolutely amazing place. We had waited a bit to get reservations here and it was so worth it. The ambiance alone was so amazing. Tyler our waiter was very good and part of the experience. Don't even know where to start with the food. We loved everything. So flavorful and creative. I would recommend this place to anyone and we will be back for sure.

Perfect Date night spot in Lake Nona! My hubby and I came here for the first time for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. Started off with some chips and dip, cucumber salad, wagyu stick and some oysters. Everything was delicious. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass for my main entree which was excellent and my hubby really raved about how good the Crispy Pork Katsu was. For dessert, we shared the Pinna Cotta which was divine, made with meringue, lychee and red berries. The presentation was very romantic and beautiful. Everything was perfection, and the cherry on top was our complimentary anniversary ice cream dessert which was heavenly. We found our new favorite date night spot in Lake Nona. Thank you Nami for a wonderful dining experience!

Absolutely decadent. It was our first time here celebrating, and it did not disappoint. Our server, Bryanna, was amazing she explained everything perfectly and was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. The soft ambient lighting set the perfect mood for our date night celebration. Every staff member we interacted with was genuinely kind, from the servers to those delivering the food, and we even had a lovely conversation with the young lady who cleared our table. We'll definitely be back might try the chef's counter or the regular dining room next time to explore more of the menu. Not pictured, the Midori Sour I drank it was superb.

I've been to Nami 3 times now and this has quickly become one of my favorite places for a bougie night out with amazing food and a fun atmosphere. Their cocktails are top notch and I really appreciate that they also have unique zero-proof mocktail options that I was able to enjoy while pregnant. Being located at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel is a huge plus as well. This eclectic, art-centered hotel is such a beautiful property and so much fun to explore. You can make a full date night out of it and enjoy drinks before or after dinner at multiple bar options within the hotel, explore the outdoor sculpture garden, and even head upstairs to the HAVEN Lounge for their nightlife experience. It's quite a drive for us, so we like to make the most of it when we're out that way! Nami is a stunning contemporary Japanese restaurant with talented chefs, including Michelin-starred Chef Freddie Money. I've gotten to try a good portion of the menu at this point and some of my favorite dishes are: - Cucumber with crispy chili - Westholme Wagyu - Nami Nuggets (so addicting) - Octopus - Spicy Hamachi - Chilean Sea Bass - Lamb Chops - Mushroom Donabe You'll also want to save room for their incredible, indulgent desserts like the Golden Rocher and the Panna Cotta. The Panna Cotta has an interactive element involving a freeze-dried rose... just go for it! I still haven't tried the Chef's Counter at Nami, but it's on my Orlando bucket list.

I went to this restaurant for a friend's birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. Everything from the service to the food was immaculate. The food was very fresh and well seasoned. We got an assortment of menu items and nothing disappointed. I got the sea bass and it was flavorful and well cooked. I would say that the mushroom rice was my favorite of all the sides. The restaurant was beautiful and well decorated. I will definitely return in the future.

Upscale japanese restaurant inside wave hotel. Its elegant and it has such a warm and inviting feel. The menu is quite limited and its pretty easy to spend a lot with only 2 dishes so we chose the $75 prix fixe menu, which everyone at our table was required to order but in my opinion its more worth it. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything to us. From the food to drinks selection. The only thing is everyone should choose the same thing. We got about 7-8 dishes with desserts. We had nori rice crackers with the delicious sauce, edamame with the sweet and savory sauce, the oyster was the best oyster I'ved ever had, the tuna crudo was so good too, the bacon was not an ordinary bacon, so fatty and flavorful. Its probably one of the best in the menu. We got the crispy pork katsu with apple & cabbage salad. Honestly for the katsu it was the same as other regular katsu if its not for the sauce on side. Lastly we got the yummiest dessert, its mango cake and mango sorbet. So good! Overall, it was such an amazing experienced and we all had the great time!

I love Nami, the service is top tier, the restaurant is sexy, and the food is unique. Favorites: Edamame Tuna Pizza Wagyu Cucumber salad Tuna w/ Sesame Crust Chilean Sea Bass Pork Katsu Dojoma Roll Panna Cotta

Went for a couples dinner and enjoyed our time here with the nami staff. We'll decorated restaurant with Asian tapas style foods. You'll probably need about 3 dishes per person to feel "full" Favorites: Cucumber Salad Lamb Chops Wagyu skewers Passion fruit Mocktail Grilled octopus Dessert - banana creme

We went here for date night and tried their pre fix menu. It was so pretty and an intimate setting with the dark lighting. The food was excellent! Everything we tried was an experience and the flavors were great. Our server was so kind and explain everything we had. She was very Knowledgeable about pretty much any question we had about the food. It was such a great time we will definitely come back here!

Gorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS. Inside The Wave Hotel which it's beautiful itself, Nami is a stunning restaurant tucked into the back side of the building. When you walk in you are greeted by the hostesses, as well as a sign that mentions a dress code - you definitely want to dress nice here, is the short of it. They will open up a massive door to your left where the restaurant main room expands with trees, ambient lighting, and small table lights for an intimate dining experience with whomever you're with. The servers are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and the manager also came over to discuss the Sake bottle we purchased and ensure everything was going well. The food - is predominately seafood, wagyu, and pork. There was no poultry on the menu and really it is more like a small plates / tapas kind of place because everything is a la carte so you end up with a bunch of plates and everyone was sharing at our table, it worked out well. The food was delicious, of course, and the presentation was so nice - my favorite above all was the wagyu fried dumplings, though i'm not 100% sure what it was called on the menu! Very expensive, I would like to note - with four people it was almost $600 after tip for the table. My Espresso Martini was $30, for reference!

My boyfriend wanted to take me here for my birthday and the experience did not disappoint. The second the valet took our car they were already wishing me a happy birthday and opening my doors. When you walk in there's a check in stand and they get you seated right away. When you walk in you instantly see the beautiful wavy ceiling that is so gorgeous. The ambiance and lighting is just perfect! Pablo and Emerson took care of us and they were amazing, super friendly, knowledgeable, and had the best customer service ever. They start you off with a hot towel to wash hands before getting into your meal. You order all your food and once and they bring the food out in several waves allowing you to try as much as you want without being overwhelmed. I tried new things which was very exciting. Oysters not my thing, but everything was delicious. I can see that they would be well on their way to Michelin star!

Pablo waited on us and he was amazing!the food melted in your mouth! Great place to go to celebrate a special day.

Nami - Lake Nona - Magical Dining with a few of our favorite foodie friends! Absolutely phenomenal and by far the best restaurant in Lake Nona and one of the best in all of Orlando. Located in the Wave Hotel with its own separate complimentary Valet parking. Or, you can park in the main garage which is also close. It is super swanky, VERY dark, sexy and reminds me of several places I have been to in Vegas. There is a strict dress code and if you deviate, your reservation will be cancelled. You will accept this condition when you make a reservation and they will send a reminder to you at least 2 more times. FYI - the menu on the MD website was different than what was presented but I have the photo added. I didn't realize that until I ordered and had to pivot a bit as we had planned ahead based on the online menu. Canapé pre-game: The tofu dip was insane. I could eat that every single day with those delicious light sesame crackers. Appetizers: We had the tuna tataki and the chicken nuggets off magical and also tried the tuna pizza (good but tiny), tuna maki (!!!), hamachi crudo (!!!), lobster 'donut' and a few other items with the group. All were exceptional. The donut was good but super small so I'd likely not get that again. The nuggets were super delicious chicken nuggets with amazing sauce and a hefty portion. Main Dishes: We tried all of the dishes - salmon, pork katsu and lamb chops. The salmon (according to my husband as I am allergic) and the lamb chops took the awards. Both said they were the best they ever had. The lamb had zero gaminess. The pork katsu was good but I wouldn't spend the money on that normally. I also didn't love the sauce and used the chicken nuggets sauce instead. There was a huge portion but they didn't have 'to go' sauce containers or a small cole slaw container so that ended up wasted which was a shame and a bit odd. The cole slaw was quite good too. It's definitely the best value for the lamb vs the other 2 options. Dessert: We tried the panna cotta at a recent event, so we opted for the chocolate and the cake. Both yummy and we would order again. Drinks: We tried 4 different wines paired nicely with our main courses and desserts. Their wines are quite expensive and the pours seemed to be 4oz. One of the pairings was $35 and we had no idea until we got the bill. We also had 2 of the cocktails which were delightful. The lychee was incredible. The server did a stellar job of describing the cocktails. The service is impeccable. The servers are excellent. They were new to Magical Dining and the bill was confusing but it was explained and ironed out. This should not be an issue going forward. The only other slight issue we had was we were not told there was a time limit on the table (I think 2 hours) so they had to tell us to leave. It would have been nice to know that ahead of time or better, when we arrived. Tips: *Hit the lobby bar and get the 'Last Word' martini and stay a while. It's a secret drink that used to be on the menu. Incredible. *Walk the grounds and get photos with the beautiful sculptures in the garden in the back.

This was one of the most amazing dining spots we've tried ever. The ambience was beautiful and calming, the service was professional and highly attentive, and the food was unique and wonderfully delectable. We went as part of the Magical Dining experience. Honestly I was very apprehensive that any of the Magical Dining experiences over $40 would be worth it -- Nami was one of these to be listed as $60 per person. Personally, I went into this restaurant expecting to order off the regular menu thinking I was going to 'get my value' and order below the $60 so that this place would be worth my while. However, after seeing that the seared tuna and the lamb were 2 offerings that could be had together as part of Magical Dining, I slowly eased up on my hard stance, and reluctantly agreed to doing the $60 Magical Dining. Thank. Goodness. I. Did. The Sesame Tofu Dip was exquisite. In technical terms: the 'crunchies' were awesome! I loaded each crunchy I could get my hands on, with a small dab of the dip and it was perfect... light, but wonderful on the palate as each bite was a perfect balance: delicate tofu texture from the crunchy, paired up with some flavorful yumminess from the dip. As part of Magical Dining, diners here are treated to 2 entrees vs the normal '1 only', and it should be noted here that our Nami server told us we could add additional items from the menu at cost, if we wanted to add anything to our Magical Dining experience. I had heard lots of praise on this restaurant's oysters... although it may sound steep at $6 per oyster x 4 oysters per order, I will put it out there that the spice and lemon on each of my oysters was well worth the $24 for this 1 additional menu item... I have never tasted something like this before. It was like a carbonated chili that fizzled on my taste buds, but the ingredients weren't bubbling... it was different, and borderline addictive. The 4 oysters were served on ice, with a light illuminating the ice from underneath. The presentation was fantastic (as was the spectacular presentation from the earlier appetizer dip). Speaking of presentations, we also tried the Nami nuggets. These were lightly breaded nuggets of some high-grade chicken, and it was packaged up under this chicken-shaped serving cover. Slightly difficult to describe, but my photos in this review will hopefully illustrate this better than what I'm describing. The dish itself served up probably the best tasting chicken nuggets I've ever tried! I also tried the tuna crudo, which was this perfectly-seared tuna with a sesame-seed crusting, highlighted with this sweet sauce. The slight saltiness from the tuna against the slight sweetness of that sauce was poetry on a small plate. For 'Wave 2' (our 2nd entree) I tried the lamb chops, my wife had the salmon, and our friends had the pork Katsu. My lamb was probably one of the best flavored lamb chops I've ever had, and they tasted like this charbroiled symphony of meat on my plate... not too 'lamby', just a wonderful flavor embedded within the lamb, accentuated by the grilling. My wife's salmon was magical: the salmon skin was perfectly crunchy, and the salmon itself was also flavored perfectly. For my friends who had the Katsu: every one of them had to pack about half their Katsu in a to-go container. The portions on the Katsu were large, and again the lightly-breaded Katsu was done with very little oil / grease involved, and so it was yet another perfect menu item. For dessert: my Panna Cotta Merengue was sweet, and the lychees were very well selected as these paired extremely nicely with the strawberries and merengue flavors... each flavor was pronounced, and no flavors lost in vain. I found out afterward that this dessert was served with rose petals sprinkled on top! I ate rose petals, and it was awesome!! My wife's chocolate fondant offered up this warm chocolate served beside this green matcha, and it was like the whole dessert just melted in my mouth in beautiful abandon. This week happens to contain my birthday, and the restaurant brought out this lovely ice cream treat with a lit candle, adorned with an edible birthday greeting print. This was one of the most memorable food experiences I can recall ever having, and was one of the few times I actually confirmed during and immediately afterward that 'the meal was well worth it.' Also, I've never heard as many audible 'wow's' at the table whenever a new dinner item was served. Perfect dinner experience. This will be one of the Yelp occasions in which I would offer up that this experience exceeded the rating scale max... one of the best dining moments I've ever had.

You know when you have a picture in your mind of how things are going to play out... and then it doesn't go as such? That's what happened to me. I opted to celebrate my birthday on a quiet Wednesday night which I never do. I expected so much more from this place especially since all of my friends have been ranting and raving about it. Small party of three and I'm not sure what happened. Pro: First off the place is gorgeous! The decor is stunning and the location is hidden on the backside of the wave hotel. Valet service was sweet and very attentive. The waiter was pleasant and tried to make sure we had a good time Dessert shines here Cons: Much to my disappointment all of the food that was meant to come out hot came out cold or barely warm. I'm a huge stickler for this. With the exception of the mashed potatoes and sea bass, the rest of the meal (the ribeye, lamb chops, bbq eel) came out cold. It was very unsettling and definitely messed up the vibe for the night. Overall: I'm not running back by any means but I do appreciate that they did try to make it right. They offered to refire / remake the cold entrees which we did opt to do for some of the items. I'm willing to try again in the future but hoping the impression doesn't keep me from doing so.

My wife and I have been here twice now and it's just an awesome restaurant. We've dined at many Michelin starred restaurants before and believe the quality of food at Nami, combined with the service, puts them in that Michelin starred category for sure. The ambiance is perfect - dark but not too dark and pretty with trees and some unique wood on the ceiling resembling a wave. For those who like to take pictures for the gram, this place checks the box. For me, it's about the food and service. Since we did a tasting menu the first time (which they no longer offer for some reason), we knew what to get for the most part. Their edamame are hands down the best we've ever had. The sauce is sooo addicting. Their oysters are hands down the best oysters we've ever had. The flavor they create is perfect. We also got the avocado and crab salad, which was great. And then we split the Chilean sea bass and added two sides - mushrooms (with rice) and eggplant. The sides were amazing and the fish was cooked perfectly. It's also not incredibly overpriced. I think Nami has become my new favorite restaurant in the Orlando area (in the category of ones you can actually go to every so often... as Soseki is probably my real favorite but it's so expensive that you can only go on really special occasions). TLDR - go to Nami. Easy 5 stars. And they really should be adding a 6th star with Michelin soon in my opinion.

My wife and I had kept hearing wonderful things about Nami, so we finally decided to make the drive over for date night. Let me start by saying, it was well worth it! From the moment we entered, we were greeted by such warm hostesses, and our server was amazing all night. But obviously, the star of the show was the food! Nami is an upscale Asian tapas spot, so we got lots of small plates to share. Our favorites were the yellow tail (hamachi truffle ponzu), chicken nuggets (nami nuggets), lamb chops, and the golden rocher for dessert. Nami is at the Wave Hotel, I would also recommend grabbing a drink at the lobby bar, they had live music and a very pretty sculpture garden out back. We will definitely be back!

Went in with no expectations and let's just say they hit a grand slam....From the caviar, tuna pizzas, and my sea bass I was extremely impressed with everything. Oh.. also the old fashion was one of the best I have had. Recommend but know you will end up a little light in the wallet but well worth it.

This restaurant is tucked away in the beautiful Wave Hotel in Lake Nona. Nami Is very beautiful with a dark and romantic feel to it. The service was impressive and our server was attentive and personable. Our water was always refilled very promptly. All of our questions about the menu were answered expertly. Every crumb was wiped off the table as soon as we dropped it . Excellent service . We had the Valentine's Pre-fixe menu which looked very good and ran about $200 per couple. We also had a sake flight ($40) and a couple of drinks. All of the drinks were fantastic. The menu was hit and miss.. but mostly hits. We had a sesame tofu dip that was divine, oysters that were scrumptious, the most delicious chicken nuggets, tuna maki and octopus. The octopus was very tender but the texture was off.. a bit slimy to me. Then came the ny strip. We ordered medium rare and although it looked medium rare, it was cold, and very tough and chewy. It came with mashed potatoes which were also lukewarm and fairly bland although smooth and pleasant in texture. The grilled salmon and cauliflower were delicious and well executed but also lukewarm. Had they been at the right temp, they would have been more enjoyable. We finished with a delicious and unique raspberry ice cream and mousse dish which was presented with freeze dried raspberry and roses that added a nice touch to a delicious dessert . Again, the ambiance and service were top notch. This was our Valentines date and sometimes time alone is few and far between so I appreciated the environment. I would give it a try again and hopefully have a better food experience to go with the vibe.

Ever had a dinner that you will truly remember for years to come? That's the dining experience that Nami is serving up in its intimate, escape from the world outside spot tucked behind the palm garden at the Wave. Upon entering, you are greeted by the warm, welcoming and thoughtful front of house staff. Whisked into the main dining room, you are transported into a perfectly dimly lit room with a ceiling of "waves" and ode to the Japanese Maple Tree, fit for the restaurant's name and aesthetic. Our server, Katrina, and drinks from the one and only Juan, truly made the celebratory evening all the more exceptional. Their personable service was some of the best tea I have experienced in years, and should be commended. Approaching the menu family style, we ordered several plates from each category. Katrina masterfully spaced and combined the plates to create a 3 stage meal, balanced in flavor, size and content. As the vegetarian at the table, I have never felt more cared for--each stage featured a vegetarian dish or two, allowing me to feel just as much a part of the meal as the rest of the table. The Nami Nuggets, presented in a porcelain chicken, and Bacon dishes got top marks from the rest of the table. The Cucumber salad was bright and refreshing. Beautifully julienned with a spicy pop from the crispy chili on top. The Hamachi was a standout--buttery, melt in your mouth texture with welcome acidity and touch of sweet from the ponzu. The Beetroot Maki was one of my favorites of the night. The perfect little bite, combining classic maki flavors with a pickled, brighter and crunchier beet element, beautifully plated "flower style" atop. For the meat mains, the Chilean Sea Bass and Crispy Pork Katsu were devoured with delight. As for the vegetable sides, this is where Nami really shined for me. The Eggplant--no words. This was my second time enjoying it and it left me just as speechless. Tender, rich Japanese eggplant is enveloped in addicting umami peanut sauce with bright cilantro and crunchy pop of crushed peanuts. The Cauliflower, roasted to perfection, was a close second. The curry sauce is similarly hard not to lick from the plate, and measured in its application so as not to drown the tender morsels. The Mushroom Donabe, while lauded, was actually my least favorite of the three. The mushrooms were delicious, but I found the proportion of rice to be a bit heavy. At the end of the night, we were treated to a wonderful surprise dessert line up to celebrate the table's two birthdays and upcoming wedding! Raspberry sorbet with chocolate cookie crumble kept us coming back for more, while the Golden Rocher left us speechless in its execution. The iconic dessert bite taken to a new level! Nami, thank you again for a truly extraordinary meal. We will certainly be back!

Beautiful restaurant with "wavy and wow" aesthetics! The restaurant is located in the wave hotel around the backside. If you are entering through the hotel, just exit through the back doors and make a right. They do have their own valet, I am not sure if there is a cost or not because it is not listed, but The valet is very nice. I suppose they see you coming in, and they open the door for you at the restaurant! Very nice touch. We entered, and the restaurant was pretty intimate, very aesthetically pleasing, dark, and had a very cool vibe. I love how they had a little Ottomans next to each table so you could place your purse on it. Our server took a while to come to our table, but she was very sweet. She was extremely well versed on the menu. We ordered the lobster donuts, which were phenomenal! They were so tiny, though, I wish there were one more. We also got the cucumber salad, the salmon, the mushrooms and the corn. Everything was delicious, but the salmon didn't really have much taste. I can't believe I paid for a roll of cucumber lol! Overall, the vibe was really nice and the food was decent, the portions were very small, so if you are super hungry, make sure you order a lot more. I also ordered the Rocher for dessert and , I thought it was going to be blown away, but it was OK. It's definitely giving, "we want to have a fancy vibe" and very cool for a date night. Definitely check it out, I think they are more known for the Hamachi and raw items. They kept the flow going for the food so you are literally in and out if you want to be. Check it out, it's a unique place to go to with your friends, or even a date night!

I was invited to Nami for a friends birthday dinner and it was a beautiful experience. From the time I walked into the restaurant, the staff was extremely welcoming. They smiled and made small talk when we waited for our table. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed. And the food... it was amazing. Between all of us, we ordered just about everything on the menu. Everything was delicious

Wow wow wow !! First of all, the restaurant is GORGEOUS! It was a surprisingly small space making it quite intimate. The menu is designed to be shared plates and I'm so glad we went with another couple to try a lot of the dishes. Stand outs : the Nami Nuggets were some of the best chicken tenders I've ever had? lol the pork katsu was perfectly crispy with very unique yummy sauces served with it. The Rib eye paired with the mushroom rice was also 10/10 I didn't want to get any maki here as it didn't seem like a place to get sushi when the menu is so extensive but the spicy hamachi was devine and I'm glad I tried it. The sauces on the crudos were also great. They provide complimentary valet, bar seating, and Edgar our waiter was so helpful about the menu and customizations. I have to say this is one of my new favorite restaurants in Orlando I will be back soon!!

I celebrated my 31st birthday this occasion. Beautiful atmosphere- there's an art installation outside with lights and botanical garden. I felt like I was walking through a wonderland. Nami's interior transports you instantly into a modern Japanese culinary experience. Really intimate details and artistry were applied to each dish. The service was outstanding. I felt like it was all hands on deck- one server that took our order was so personable and knowledgeable about the ingredients. He gave great spot-on recommendations. The manager checked in on us and the server delivering the food didn't skip a beat. Amazing team effort! We started with a gift from the kitchen- a sesame dip with crisp. It was mouth watering and the crisps were so airy and melt in the mouth. The bacon was great- smoky, juicy and sweet. I enjoyed the lobster donuts- fresh lobster salad with the added sweetness of the airy light crunch of the donuts. The Spicy Hamachi had so many different textures. I wish it came with a sauce though. Nami salad- left a lot to be desired, but to be fair the server recommended the cucumbers. We should have ordered that. The Chilean sea bass was the highlight of the meal for me. It was so tender and flaky and also flavorful. This was the best first experience with the fish. My bf ordered the Pork Katsu. He enjoyed it but absolutely LOVED the Mushroom Donabe. He is so picky about the textures of rice and he loved this one. It was so flavorful and the mushrooms had great texture too. We were so full we weren't able to try the dessert menu. We capped the night with a Jasmine Pearl tea. Amazing! We will definitely be back

A time was had at Nami! I had one of the best girls night out that I've had in awhile. From beginning to end, the experience was phenomenal. We started off waiting at the bar and ordered our first set of drinks (the Blush--highly recommended for its smooth delicious taste). The bartender was attentive, funny and kind and unbothered by our cheeriness, which I loved. The vibes were all there. Music wasn't so high that you couldn't hear the person next to you, the lights were dimmed, but there was still enough brightness that you could revel in a good selfie and the spaciousness felt just about right because you weren't on top of others having dinner. When we sat at our table the real fun began. Our waiter, Tyler, was phenomenal. Not only did he answer every single question we had (there were plenty) but he also gave us top notch recommendations that did NOT fail us. Everything we had was absolutely beyond amazing! Hats off to the chef because I've never had such mind blowing food and I'm a huge foodie! Tyler also indulged in all of our jokes and made some himself. Love a good waiter with a personality! The sushi was excellent, highly recommend the yellowtail, tuna and salmon. The Nami nuggets were incredibly flavorful! The Tuna Pizza was a DELIGHT. The salmon was soft and juicy and not a single piece was left on my plate. The ribeye had this exquisite taste and the sea bass was so tender. Oof! What a treat. We practically had half the menu and we do not regret a single thing! Dessert was also wonderful and there's something beautiful about still having room for a sweet treat. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Nami because it's worth the spend. The experience was top notch and I will be recommending it to all of my friends visiting Orlando!

Last night was an 8:44pm late arrival at the luxurious Nami at the Wave Hotel. It began with a ron de vu smooth night stroll from the front of the hotel to the back. We met the late night breeze navy sky as we stepped our way into details of modern arectectural allure inside. As I spoke to the hostess, whispers housed exclusivity and Michelin level touches. A light chat began, as again, I was regrettably around half an hour late, and by the show of it, I was not certain they could accommodate. A party of two, secretly prepared to sit at the bar for just a taste on their 8th anniversary. Only minutes later, another late arrival had come up. An arigato moment met my eyes and a cheeky smile made its way from my face to hers. Knowingly as it presents, this hotspot houses a sensual highly elevated sophisticated experience from the decor art in the ceiling to the scarlet apple trees spouting out near the omakase bar - for me - its sex in the city meets 50 shades of ambiance and style. To go with it, in the background played a underground house/club beat sounding for a sexier vibe I was there for. Serious next level service, Chris our servicer, smoothly played us through their modern cuisine with this beautiful descriptive detail that matched every dish so eloquently - a million dollar word experience. He started us with the curated hummus paired with an elegant light chip. Drinks were offered too and I requested something similar to a cosmo. He confidently guided me to the Blush, a sweet grapefruit note carried which made for a grand drink to pair with the dishes. Nicely alone we were then left by him for thoughts to ponder and prepare for what would hit our senses next. Deep contemplation left me delicately choosing the lamb chops and spicy hamachi - crispy ginger. I describe it as a chefs curation that leave sexy smooth palates of flavor profiles that hit the jackpot. On every angle, the lamb chops green miso flavors tasted exquisite. The side of potato salad filled in for a more filling plate. The hamachi roll of three played pleasantly well with the other dishes and carried a lightly satisfying fill. The tuna roll was nicely similar to that of the hamachi which brought back the quick taste bliss to flow throughout. Thoughts of one or two more could be added for a happier buyer showcase. We ended our night with the rocher dessert, a top recommendation given and respectively so, delicate layers of of dessert toppings leave the full circle taste experience, you'll miss if not. Nami, left my senses highly highjacked with grand found respect for the discovery of culinary inspiration. 5 big sexy stars!

This restaurant is beautiful and the service is top notch. There is also complimentary valet, which came in handy since it was raining during our visit. We visited for Nami Nights which more of a late night type of concept I believe. The dining options are more like late night snacks starting with popcorn. We then ordered the Nami Nuggets, Fish and Chips, and the Mushroom Truffle Croquettes. The chicken nuggets were good and so were the croquettes. However, I didn't taste the fish and chips because I can't eat Molluscs and there was Octopus included. It would have been nice to know (if added to the description on the menu). Would I visit again? Sure, but during regular dining hours.

New contemporary Japanese concept open in Lake Nona Nami is a gorgeous new restaurant that's build out takes you to a sophisticatedly stunning NYC hot spot. You get an intimate yet energetic vibe. From the top-notch service to the flavorful food, my birthday dinner was the perfect evening celebration. This one-of-a-kind Michelin-level line up is worth the trip out to Lake Nona.

Breath taking establishment, the food was delicious my favorite was probably the oysters and a Japanese whiskey. The DJ does her thingggg! I was having so much fun dancing along to my food haha. Our service was professional and polite. Date night, girls night, 10/10 recommend.

This place is 10/10! We went to celebrate our anniversary dinner and from the valet, to the wait staff, to the culinary creativity of each dish -- phenomenal! The restaurant is smaller and intimate, with a luxe ambiance. Big shout out to our waiter Jan - he really knew the menu well and helped us with our selections. Everything was fantastic-but the octopus and wagyu were the stars of the show. We will absolutely we back! :)

Nami is located at the Wave Hotel in Lake Nona. The restaurant is very sophisticated and high end and the décor is fantastic, but to be honest, I expected much more for the price. I enjoyed the complimentary starter with was a puffed seaweed cracker with a dip. Then I started with the Tuna Crudo, which was a bit disappointing. The cracked pepper completely overpowered and dominated the flavor of the seafood which masked the tuna. We then had the Mushroom Donabe, which I think is the best thing on their menu. The Pork Katsu was lacking in flavor a bit tough and I did not enjoy their house made sauce. The Chilean Seabass portion was actually laughable for $44 and left more to be desired. Dessert was also disappointing. They have a multilayer tropical cake which was essentially flavorless. Supposed to have coconut and mango flavors, but it was very bland and all you tasted was the cream. The mango sorbet was average. Overall I came in because I read about the exceptional reviews however, I feel the restaurant is overrated and not a place I would frequent a second time. All style, lacking substance.

We dined in on our anniversary. We had a wonderful time. Things to note: The restaurant is located around the back of the Wave Hotel. If you drive in, make a right and go around the hotel, and you will find a valet back there. Otherwise, if you enter from the front, you have to walk around the art and botanical garden, which takes about 5 to 6 extra minutes. So, the restaurant is beautiful. I want to give special thanks to the hostesses. We got stuck in traffic and were 40 minutes late, and they held our table, which they did not have to do. They went above what they had to, and they seated us (we had a reservation) and just advised us we had about 50 minutes to 1 hour at the table until the next parrmry was to come in. Next, our waiter was fantastic. He made good recommendations. He was helpful in telling me what was gluten-free on the menu. At one point in dinner I did order a cocktail, and it took 20 minutes before I got it, and he apologized and comped the drink. He also called the valet to bring our car around so we wouldn't have to wait FOOD: The menu is small. There aren't a lot of gluten-free options. I saw 2 crudo options, which I had, and I believe the fish was gluten-free. The menu is pricy, so it's like as a Celiac. I can eat sushi all day, but not at that price, so I did leave hungry. I liked 1 out of the 2 crudo options. The second one (Sesame crusted tuna with yuzu) was good, but the texture of the spice rub on the tuna was throwing me off. Presentation wise, the food was beautifully plated. So my husband had more exciting food. He had the Nami makis, chicken kotsu, as well as the Golden Rocher dessert (which I highly recommend). So, overall, for the price, we both agreed the portions were a bit small. The food was fantastic, though. Decor and ambiance are everything. Nami is a beautiful restaurant. The omakase bar is the only area I didn't get to see fully. If they can make gluten accommodations, I would 100% return to try the omakase. Also, just to say, I have stayed at the Wave Hotel and it's one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. It's in a league of its own. Because of that, I came back to dine at Nami because the bar is set high at this hotel.

Amazing experience at Nami, always. Definitely a fine dining experience well worth the coin for special occasions. We love their cocktails as well as entrees, specifically the Lamb Chops which are to die for, probably the best we have ever eaten. The ambiance is moody, dark and dim - perfect for a date night. Some nights they have an in-house DJ adding to that ambiance. Service is always phenomenal and I cannot recommend Nami enough. We love this hidden gem.

Came here without reservations and took a chance to wait at the bar. After about an hour of loitering we finally snagged a seat. Granted it was a Friday night and they were booked solid until 10pm. The place is tiny but beautiful and the staff, bartenders, chefs and management treat you very nicely as is to be expected in a high end establishment. Now onto the main attraction the food and drinks: One word of advice - Order the meat. Obviously not something you'd expect me to say at a place that is known for seafood. The steak and the skewers were honestly the best thing we ate that night. The rest was not as impressive. We ate lobster donuts this was a unique take on a tuna salad with lobster instead. The Wagyu stix were so soft and melt in your mouth and the steak entree was perfect. The chef brought us out some eggplant and while my husband usually avoids it he really enjoyed this version. The lilac drink was extremely impressive I'm usually a whiskey or wine kinda gal but of all the things we tried that night this was amazing. Our neighbors at the bar had lobster which looked good and were nice enough to let me snap a picture. Overall it was a great date night and would certainly be a special occasion destination.

Absolutely phenomenal experience. The service, atmosphere, food, and drinks are exceptional. Chris was our server and he was knowledgeable, and personable - we really enjoyed him. We ordered about half the menu for 4 of us, but my favorites were the king crab and king crab rice, lamb and Japanese potato salad, and the Nami nuggets with caviar. After 10pm they have a DJ and the vibes turn up, but still enjoyable enough to have conversation. We will definitely be back!

Had a great date night at Nami! We did the Prixe Fix menu and it was an experience. Jan was our server and was very gracious explaining the process and food. Loved it from the beginning until the end!

Two visits now and I had the most amazing food and absolute 5-star service. The atmosphere is beautiful and relaxing it was just an all-around awesome experience.

What an interesting place. Nami has an "LA feel" about it. The restaurant is dark, yet airy. The techno music, while not my cup of tea, was not too loud - we could hear each other without straining. The staff was wonderful, from the hostess to our server and the very personable General Managers, Christopher. Our meal was eclectic. The tuna (ahi) pizza was nice and the marinated bacon skewers "melted in your mouth. The maki were just a bit off. The tuna was nice and the spicy hamachi outstanding.. However the rolls that they were seated on were dry, and too thick. The ton katsu (fried pork cutlet) was great. Crisp, but not burnt;hearty but not too thick. the spicy plumb and apple dipping sauces were perfect, as was the shredded cabbage slaw. Out eggplant side was a bit too overpowering for the pork, but nice by itself. The deserts were inconsistent. The dojima roll (vanilla cake, with cream and tropical fruits, served with a mango sorbet was nice and refreshing. The golden rocher was just off - all the components were good but put together it was off - - not sweet enough and not enough ice cream. Their signature cocktails were refreshing. Overall, a very interesting dining experience.

The food was incredible! The staff is amazing and the ambience is to die for! This is a must try location!

Nami was a high class experience, not that I was expecting anything less. The entrance and interior of the restaurant are beautiful, moody, and intimate. We were there on opening weekend, so the staff to diner ratio was very high and very attentive. We were greeted and given business cards by the GM as well as the VP of food and beverage for Tavistock. The cocktails were lovely - I tried both the Lilac and Blush. Both were really nice! My fiancé got the Moss though which was the best. We ordered a few things to share. We started with the cucumber salad, hamachi Nami, and tuna crudo. These were all very good, but were blown away by the lobster donuts which were incredible and also super unique in flavor. For a hot item we ordered the pork katsu. It was super crispy and was very good, however didn't have quite as much flavor as I would have liked and the slaw on the side didn't add much to the dish. Finally, for dessert we ordered the golden rocher which was incredible. Like an ice cream version of a ferrero rocher but better! All in all, this was a very expensive meal but we had a great experience and really enjoyed what we tried. With everything we ordered plus 2 drinks each it was not super filling, so just keep in mind if you are really hungry. We look forward to coming back again and trying the omakase experience sometime!

My rating is more like a 3.5/5. Really beautiful restaurant for special occasions or a date :) service was great! Our server was very helpful and gave great recommendations! The food was a little hit or miss for me. The absolute stand out was the octopus! Absolutely delicious. I've never had octopus that was crispy on the outside but melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside. I highly recommend it! The blush cocktail was very refreshing. I loved how I could really taste the sakura. The size of the lobster donut is laughably small, bordering absurd. For $9 each I don't really think it's worth it, considering that it's is so small you can't really savor it. Tuna pizza was good, but also small. Tuna crudo was good? I didn't love the sauce because there's a bit of a bitter edge. Maybe wasabi or horseradish in it? I was expecting more from the salmon and Chilean sea bass but the flavors did not stand out. The quality of the fish was fantastic, but the flavors were lacking. Mushroom donabe was good, but tasted like a typical good mushroom risotto. The panna cotta is absolutely worth it. The taste is very good and the presentation is very cool :) they dip a rose in frozen nitrogen and you clap on it to disperse pieces of rose petals on the dessert. The key lime ice cream was a gift from our wonderful server :)

Another amazing addition to the Lake Nona area! Nani oozes luxury and brings the "Miami Vibes" to Orlando that many are looking for. The food is Michelin Star level and the ambiance feels earthy and exclusive. The customer service was amazing! Everyone is so attentive and ready to help with your every need or question. This restaurant is 3 days old at the time of this review and I got in without a reservation because of the staff making room. The drinks and wine were top-tier and the presentation for each dish was unique and purposeful. When seated, they warm a nice towel for you to clean your hands and go over the style of the restaurant and menu favorites. (I wish they would give you another towel at the end of your meal, but they did not) I'm sure you could request it, but it wasn't a part of their normal expression. FYI: I give this warning on every "tapas style" restaurant. Don't go if you're starving...lol. This is not the place to stuff yourself unless you're ready to spend! Portions are shareable but small so it may not fill you up very much depending on your appetite. The fellas will thank me later! Lol.

There is valet parking in front of the restaurant that is complimentary. The restaurant is attached to the Wave Hotel. If you don't want to valet park, you can park at the Wave Hotel parking lot and walk through the hotel to get to the restaurant. The ambiance was amazing! I loved the low lighting and noise level was not too bad. Perfect to catch up with friends. There is a person at the front to open the door and hostess were both super nice and welcoming. The restaurant itself is BEAUTIFUL. While we were waiting for some friends to arrive, we went to the bar area. They had Zero-proof mocktails and wine for those that don't drink alcohol which was amazing! Our server planned our meal to perfection. Katrina took care of us so well! She was well informed of the menu and the way courses were served. She recommended our group of 4 to order 2-3 dishes per person to share to get the whole experience. The edamame was seasoned very well and delicious. The cucumber salad was good but I'd skip that next time and try something else. We tried all of the Nami Makis and my favorite was the tuna and spicy hamachi. The Robata Salmon was very good and we paired it with the asparagus in a creamy sauce which was AMAZING. The Nami nuggets were also a hit for us with the dipping sauce. We ended the meal with the golden Rocher which did not disappoint and a caramel inside an edible wrapper. Overall we paid about $65 per person with drinks and felt highly satisfied with our meal.