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Sushi Nami Royale
Categories: Event Planning & Services Caterers Restaurants Sushi Bars Restaurants Japanese Caterers, Sushi Bars, Japanese [Edit]
1535 Dresden RowSuite 132
Halifax, NS B3J 3T1
(902) 422-9020
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
Sun 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
25 reviews for Sushi Nami Royale
Review Highlights
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"Spicy Salmon is by far the best choice." In 4 reviews -
"I also love the dragon rolls that have tempura inside." In 5 reviews -
"...roll, a combination of deep fried coconut, mango, shrimp..." In 3 reviews
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25 reviews in English
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Review from Valerie S.
Dartmouth, NS
5/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've come here for lunch a few times, and dinner as well, and it never disappoints! Service is quick and I love the variation of traditional and unconventional sushi rolls. I'm a roll lover, not a full out sushi eater so I guess I can't vouch for the more hardcore items, but whatever I choose is freakin delicious!
I don't go for the spicy rolls but I've heard they're quite good :) my favorite is definitely the green dragon, a tempura shrimp with crab smothered in yummy avocado.
I'll keep going here for lunch, it's easy to get in and out in a half hour! Also the gyoza are super yum as are the fried tuna rolls (i forget what they're called but they're LOVELY!) -
Review from Ashley L.
4/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
In the past three weeks, I have been to Sushi Nami probably 3-4 times. It's my favourite sushi place so far... and I really love their Firecrackers dream. I don't eat seafood so I can't comment on their fish sushi but I can tell you it beats the rest when comparing other vegetable sushi around the city.
They have three locations in the HRM - Dresden Row (downtown), Lacewood (Clayton Park) and Dartmouth Crossing, which is very convenient. I have nothing but praise for the Clayton Park location - the service is terrific, the food is divine and the atmosphere is spot on. The Dresden Row location follows suit but the service is a little more slack that what I would like. My co-worker and I went for lunch last week and an expected 45 minute lunch turned into an hour and a half. This is fine for a dinner with no plans afterwards, but at a downtown location with lots of businesses around and at lunch time, you think they would be a little more accommodating... and just so you're aware, there wasn't a huge crowd, perhaps only 5 tables?
I finally made my way over to the Dartmouth Crossing location last night before catching Titanic in 3D - yup, it's still 3 1/2 hours ... sigh - and where the service was slack at the Dresden Row location, here it was great. The food came out in a timely manner and of good quality - as always - but man was the place cold. It wasn't only myself that felt the draft, it was our whole table. Not exactly sure where the frigid air was circulating from, but it was cold... At least now I know to wear a parka and mitts for my next visit.
All in all, Sushi Nami is my favourite sushi restaurant in the HRM. I always go and look for new places but I always come back, just like the cat from the Harry S Miller song.Listed in: My Day Off Checklist
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Review from Becca W.
Halifax, NS
3/16/2012
When we couldn't find a place to go downtown on a Saturday that was a) not super expensive and b) quiet enough to talk, we ended up at Sushi Nami. We are now officially converts from the standard all-you-can-eat sushi places. The sushi was so good and the combinations were creative proving that quality over quantity tops out and Sushi Nami is the victor.
We had a spicy salmon roll and a dynamite roll (with shrimp tempura in it) both of which on the cheaper side of the menu and delicious.
We also got the Rock n Roll which had rock lobster on top, the Kamakazi roll which was my sisters top pick and the tropicana roll which had mango on top. The tropicana was the biggest surprising combination of flavour and it was by far our favorite!
The service was a bit slow but we weren't in a hurry and quite honestly if you are going to eat sushi quickly, it's not worth getting splurging for quality stuff.
I will be back, probably with more people so we can sample more of the crazy and delicious combos Sushi Nami has to offer. -
Review from Robin S.
Halifax, NS
12/10/2011
OM NOM NOM.
This is my first five-star review. Let me preface this by saying that I don't eat seafood. (It involves a traumatic story of me being six and lobsters in the sink, but I digress.) So when I go to a Japanese restaurant, I usually go straight for the vegetarian selections. Some Japanese places can have a pretty token vegetarian selection that involves just removing the fish from standard rolls. Sushi Nami however, makes them a dish in themselves.
Case in point: The Vegetarian Firecracker with avocado. This is the roll that makes me never want to go anywhere else for sushi. I get that, the veg dragon roll and an order of veg tempura. I leave content as a cat. Even my fish-loving, sushi-loving friends had their faces light up when they tried a piece of firecracker.
The service here is always pleasant and friendly. Every time I've been there for dinner, there's always been a woman on site who I think is the manager or owner. She always comes to our table to ask how everything was. A nice touch, and a sign that they care about their customers. -
Review from Asheley R.
Halifax, NS
10/23/2011 2 photos
This was my first sushi experience in Halifax. Through mega reservation (as I'm not a huge fishy person) we wandered up to the Dresdon Row location and got our chopstick on.
I'm not even remotely educated on sushi, even a year later. I'm not even going to pretend I know what I'm talking about. Maki? No clue. Unagi? Tobbiko? Double no clue. But I can say that I thoroughly enjoy eating it. I haven't progressed into the super fishy stage yet. I have nibbled on a few of my boyfriend's rolls and found them quite tasty. It really isn't an authentic sushi experience such as Hamachi, Dharma, or Fujiyama but it is a delish one. It's perfect for someone like me who doesn't want to dive in head first. It is a pretty large spot with seating by the chefs as well as more seating up top. It's nice and bright and always busy.
We always start with the edamame. Of which I've been hooked on ever since. Cool thing about it is that it's super high in protein and low in fat. My classic go-to selections are always the firecracker and vegetable dragon. The firecracker is as the name implies, the bomb. Avocado and spicy mayo rock this roll. My boyfriend always gets what he calls the "Big Mac" of sushi: The Kamikaze. Salmon, tuna, snapper, avocado, cream cheese, and jalapeno make for a fabulous combo of flavors.
I find it a wee bit cheaper than Hamachi and somehow seem to deem this our regular sushi place. I just love the firecracker to the moon and back. If you're looking to go on an evening close to the weekend, make sure you allow plenty of time. We often find ourselves sitting around waiting for a table.
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Review from Corrine S.
North End, NS
3/11/2012
I love this place! So i had to write a review I go here pretty often whether its to celebrate a friends birthday or just for dinner.
The staff is really nice and the atmosphere is really calming. I love that there's big open windows, so you don't feel like your in a closed space.
The food is soo goood! My favorite is the spicy salmon roll it comes to about 6 bucks for one plate. I think its a decent price. To sum it up a nice place to eat! With good food! That is if you like sushi. But if you're new to it I recommend trying the California rolls, there's no raw fish or anything raw in it. -
Review from Kimberley M.
Halifax, NS
8/24/2011
Sushi Nami has good sushi, average service and okay prices. I've eaten here a number of times, and the service is normally a bit slow, especially when it gets later in the evening and people start arriving for the late night sushi discount.
All of the regular standards on the menu, so when I just feel like having some of my regular choices (spicy salmon, california roll) without getting adventurous, Sushi Nami is a safe bet.Listed in: Ethnic Eats
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Review from Crystal E.
Calgary, AB
5/14/2011
Stopped in here to pick up dinner after helping my friend move for the day. She doesn't dig sushi yet, so hence the takeout part.
The greeter was friendly and helpful when I walked in and took my order pretty quick. But, then I waited... and waited. Table orders were definitely the priority, even though it wasn't that busy while I was waiting. So, my advice might be to call in a takeout order ahead and take your time heading there to pick it up.
I found the prices to be pretty standard to other sushi places, if not a little bit more, which was fine due to the close proximity of this place to my friend's apartment. I had the spicy tuna roll, BC bbq salmon roll, sweet potato roll and miso soup. All of the food was pretty tasty and presented well, rolls were good quality and didn't fall apart. Definitely a good meal after a day of moving!
I can't say anything about the dining experience here, but hopefully I'll get a chance to be by this place again in the future. -
Review from Emily W.
Halifax, NS
8/9/2011
I should start off by saying that I'm not a huge sushi fan, however, I really enjoyed my experience at Sushi Nami. They had something for everyone and if you order one of their lunch boxes, you get to chose your options and end up with a little sample of everything. The food was really fresh and had such wonderful flavors! The service was also really great, and the restaurant is simple yet elegant on the inside. Overall it was a really great experience and I will definitely be coming back here again soon.
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Review from Mel H.
7/14/2011
Sushi Nami Royale isn't the best sushi in town, but it's definitely not the worst either! I've eaten here countless times and have never been disappointed. The service is often kind of spotty and slow, but the food is usually pretty good and fresh. And the spicy tuna roll? Oh Em Gee.
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Review from Sue A.
11/5/2010 3 Check-ins Here
If I'm ever caught in a tsunami, please let it be a tsunami of sushi.
Sushi Nami Royale provides one of the more restaurant-like environments in Halifax for enjoying sushi. While still informal, it's nowhere near as casual as some of Halifax's other sushi joints. The atmosphere is decidedly more sophisticated than some of the wooden lunch counter models around town. The restaurant is also open later than most sushi places making it a perfect place to satisfy late evening sushi cravings.
Sushi Nami has a spectacular sushi menu that includes a wide variety of nigiri, sashimi and exotic roll choices. My favourite is the Tropicana roll, a combination of deep fried coconut, mango, shrimp tempura, spicy chopped scallop with green onion, crab, and cucumber. All dishes are impeccably plated, earning extra points for presentation.
Service can sometimes be a bit spotty. Last time I ate there, I had a new waitress who was aggressively helpful, trying to take our orders while we were waiting for a friend. The same waitress was overly eager to clear our table, but for the most part, the servers are friendly.
Warranting a special mention is tsunami hour. Between 3-5 pm and 9:30 to 11:30pm from Monday to Saturday, you can get 20% off the menu prices of the Tsu-nami menu. This menu has a variety of appetizers, soup and salads, maki rolls, and stir-fry teriyaki bowls. It's happy hour for sushi lovers.
If you are out with non-sushi eaters, fear not. The menu has a large number of alternatives including tempura and noodle dishes.
Sushi lover or not, you're sure to enjoy a good meal here. -
Review from Lance H.
Halifax, NS
4/15/2010
Bleeping delicious vegetarian maki rolls. Order the vegetarian combo (cucumber, sweet potato and another type of veggie maki), 15 sushi rolls for a decent price. Free miso soup & salad (not sure of the vegan-friendliness of the soup, though).
Great service, atmosphere & food. What more is there? -
Review from Brittney K.
Halifax, NS
11/14/2010 2 Check-ins Here
A friend of mine recommended I join her here for an after-work winddown,saying that the sushi was "the best" (grant it, she's not exactly a sushi affectionado). I took her up on the offer, and suffice to say, I wasn't blown away by the quality of service or the meal quality at Sushi Nami.
As a profound sushi addict (living in Vancouver for a year seems to have that effect on a person), I found that the quality here was sub-par compared to other sushi restaurants. The ingredients don't seem as fresh as what you might find elsewhere (the avacados in particular tasted really "off"). Also, there was little attention to detail in the preparation and presentation of the meal (which may seem a bit trivial to criticize, but when you've had well-presented maki in the past, you come to expect it). The rolls were literally falling apart, which made them difficult to eat, and unappealing to the eye. The overall taste wasn't bad, but it certainly wasn't the greatest.
Sushi Nami Royale's biggest pitfall is it's service. We were seated for over half an hour before a server came with menus and offered us beverages, then it was another 20 minutes before the food arrived- we were parched and starving just waiting! Preparing a basic maki shouldn't take THAT long. The waitress never came to see how we were enjoying our meal or anything.
Bottom line: this place is alright if you're just looking for everday sushi, but for the best experience, you'd be best to try elsewhere -
Review from Desiree M.
Halifax, NS
Updated - 6/12/2010
Hmmm, it seems that rather than apologizing for a sub-par dish that perhaps is not the norm for the restaurant, Sushi Nami's chef would rather try to convince me in his comment on my review that what I ate was indeed delicious.
It was not.
Agadashi tofu does taste better when soft, as I have experienced in the past, but how about when nearly liquid? A spoon would have served me better than chopsticks. The 'deep fried' coating was a pale congealing white, with no evidence that it had been fried any time that day. And last but not least, the bonito flakes overwhelmed the tofu. There must have been at least a few tablespoons worth of that 'garnish' in the dish.
It was just sloppy. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, but we have to be mature enough to own up to them when it happens.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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4/11/2010
What we have here is some so-so sushi, as far as I can tell as a veggie. The avacado roll was just… Read more »
Comment from John S. of Sushi Nami Royale 6/8/2010
Thanks for your comment. If you allow, I would like to… More » -
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Review from Laura P.
8/13/2010 4 photos
A quick dip into sushi realms without spending a fortune. Sushi Nami offers an array all fans of the cuisine would expect, but somehow this little resto experience borders mediocre.
Not a huge sushi goer myself, I do tag along with a few addicts with opinions to enjoy spaced out sessions. And while the setting and service was more than apt, my recent selection at Sushi Nami warranted measly portions and less than admirable craftsmanship.
The quaint interiors made for a lovely sit down evening, and an equally lovely server furthered the fact that we were well looked after. The place seemed fairly busy, and to have attentive, friendly service is always something I take into consideration.
Food-wise, the appetizers were a delight. I ordered the Yaki-Nasu (Eggplant topped with miso sauce), and friends reported solidity of the shrimp + lobster dishes and spring rolls. It was the main dishes that were less than exquisite--- my vegetarian dragon roll appeared a bit make-shift in construction. Still tasty and worthy of the $8.95 price tag, the presentation and craftsmanship here wasn't the best.
Although I'm going to be optimistic and say I hit an off day at Sushi-Nami. Great prices, superior service and atmospheric affect, next time could take this spot from good to great. -
Review from Lacey H.
3/12/2010 3 photos
Friday afternoon on a blissful early spring day took me and a couple of friends into Sushi Nami for lunch. I was coveting a bento box, a mixture of tasty things at a price that doesn't break the bank.
We waited at the door for about 10 minutes; I'm assuming because the lunch rush had just cleared out and things very still pretty hectic. When we were seated it took another 10 minutes to get water dropped off and a total of 15-20 minutes before we placed our orders. Their bento box selection is not vegetarian friendly, but the server was able to get the kitchen to do some simple substitutions for us, so it all worked out.
The food came in pretty good time and looked marvelous. It was colorful and fresh, and paired with warm Sake made for a truly lovely lunch. Our server didn't really come back until the end of the meal, but she was kind enough and we were immersed in conversation so it wasn't a huge deal.
The bills were taking quite awhile to arrive so we decided to suit up for the outdoors, and head to the counter. We paid up and hit the streets, back into the brisk sunny day that has been par for the course this week.
The long waiting times and inattentive service took away from what was an otherwise great experience. I'm not griping because I had a lovely lunch, but if Sushi Nami can jazz this end of their business up, they'll be doing better in my books. -
Review from Candice W.
St John's, NL
10/7/2010
I'm pretty fanatic over my sushi, but I typically stick to the joints I know. One bad sushi experience just spells disaster (i.e. the kind you find in Sobey's).
I ended up here because my friend scored a sweet coupon from Team Buy which let us sample a bunch of different sushi for free. We started with misou soup and vegetable tempura before moving on to the motherload of all sushi binges: spicy salmon, spicy scallop, california roll, BC BBQ salmon roll, and a slew of others. The only thing I didn't particularly enjoy was the BBQ salmon.
Everything was presented neatly, and the staff was friendly and patient when dealing with our super fancy coupon printed with faded ink from a computer. They do take-out as well! -
Review from Courtney M.
Halifax, NS
10/15/2009 1 photo
Sushi Nami can be found inside Pete's Frootique.
Great to go Sushi! I love the couple who works here! If you ask them nicely, they will make you a combo plate of your choosing. Spicy Salmon is by far the best choice!
Sushi Nami gets extra points for being to go, speedy and extremely consistent when it comes to quality!Listed in: Best Sushi
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Review from Eleanor M.
Point Edward, NS
3/10/2011
Their Spicy Salmon Roll is fantastic! That is all.
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Review from Joshua Y.
Vancouver, BC
9/18/2009 2 photos
Insert Cheesy Line Here: Sushi Nami? More like Sushi Yummy!
I suppose you can tell I love the Sushi here. But if you are from outside of Halifax or even Nova Scotia, it is important for you to know a few things about my experience with Sushi and the general quality of Sushi in Halifax as well.
First off, I adore Sushi! And I am a picky Sushi customer. I have eaten at plenty of great Sushi restaurants in Vancouver, California and a few other spots as well. So that's my experience with Sushi. Here's my challenging dilemma with Sushi in Halifax. In general it is not that good. The portion sizes are small, the prices are high and the service is fair. Can I expect anything less from a food that is not native to Canadian cuisine? Well the short answer is yes. If Vancouver can make it cheaper with a higher quality then so can Halifax.
Sushi Nami would rank as a three star in any major city that has a normal amount of competition. However there are only a handful of Sushi restaurants in Halifax and it almost feels like a conspiracy that they all have high prices for small portions. Sushi Nami, however, is fair with their prices and have a wide selection of Sushi as well as other dishes for people to enjoy.
Their location is quite central in downtown Halifax. Just off of Spring Garden Road, on Dresden Row, they are very easy to get to and seating wait time is normally only a minute or two.
I always have a great time when I go there. The Waitress's are very nice, however, tend to be on the "rookie" side of things experience wise. So from time-to-time you will definitely hear a plate break into a million peaces. My advice; just yell Opa! I know that's Greek but why not?
So the food is great when compared to the other Sushi restaurants in Halifax. However do not expect the Sushi to blow your mind if you are used to Vancouver, California or any other state's or provinces wide variety of Sushi restaurant's.
But if you do need a Sushi fix, like I do from time-to-time, I highly recommend Sushi Nami. -
Review from Sarah A.
Halifax, NS
3/1/2010
I'm discussing the one in Clayton Park
It's a little pricey and too fancy
The dragon (eel) and chicken teryaki sushi are really yummy. I don't mind eating in there, the only problem I had was the owners I presume were hanging out in the dinning area paying their bills online or playing WoW. -
Review from Andrew P.
Dartmouth, NS
1/8/2010
What a great sushi restaurant. I was there a couple of years ago and really wasn't that impressed. I went a couple of weeks back with a friend who raved about the place and he ordered some different sushi plates that he thought I would enjoy. My opinion has now changed. I love it.
Tonight I returned with a few friends and everyone really enjoyed the sushi. The fusion special rolls are amazing. My 2 favorites are the Tropicana roll and and dragon roll with eel. The atmosphere is great and the Manager there Bobbi provides great service. We didn't have a reservation but she was able to seat us no problem. A great place for sushi and I highly recommend it. -
Review from Bridget M.
Bedford, NS
8/2/2011
One of my favourite sushi places. I love the seaweed salad and the miso eggplant. Sashimi slices are fresh and thick. I also love the dragon rolls that have tempura inside. I always get takeout, but the dine in is a nice place too!
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Review from Leslie F.
4/25/2011
I do love sushi, but I find that if I order enough to actually fill me up then my wallet is suddenly $100 lighter. So, the other evening when I went out for a sushi dinner with friends I did not order sushi. Weird right? I know. But Sushi Nami has a pretty solid menu of non-sushi offerings, and I went for the Katsu Don (fried pork, eggs and veggies in a rice bowl) with a miso soup to start. At first I wasn't so sure about the egg, but it eventually kind of cooks itself in with the rice and makes for a fried-rice effect, and all things that are fried are good. Although perhaps not the heart-healthiest thing on the menu, it does an excellent job of filling you up without being too heavy, too greasy, or too expensive. The only real downside was that their computer was 'freaking out' (our server's words, not mine), so we had to wait a little while for our bills, but all in all it was a decent meal.
Listed in: Along the Garden Route
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Review from Anna H.
Halifax, NS
Updated - 1/30/2010
Joshua is right to qualify his four stars with the fact that we're talking Halifax sushi here, and I will do the same. It's not four stars for a lot of places, but the low bar set in Hali gives these guys the edge. I do the veggie sushi thing, fair warning, and they have come through with tasty dishes. It may sound simple but the main things I care about in a roll are a good rice texture and non-soggy seaweed. Success on both counts. I need to do a bit more sampling, but I have definitely been pleased so far.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/23/2010
For to-go sushi this is not half bad. (Disclaimer, as always: I only eat veggie sushi.) My combo… Read more »
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