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Sushi Nami Royale
Category: Restaurants Sushi Bars Sushi Bars [Edit]
278 Lacewood DrHalifax, NS B3M 3N8
(902) 457-3874
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
11 reviews for Sushi Nami Royale
11 reviews in English
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Review from Tara M.
Halifax, NS
3/11/2012
Thought this place was pretty good. It was busy (Saturday night) but we didn't have to wait too long for a table. Service was quick (even though I had a hard time deciding what to order).
My partner in crime (my wife) had the sweet potato roll, fire cracker dream roll and edamame. I went with California roll, dynamite maki roll and miso soup. I was not disappointed.
Everything tasted great. -
Review from Mimosa K.
South End, NS
4/17/2012 2 photos
Sushi Nami Royale serves decent sushi, however, I think they fail tp realize that they need to wash their hands after handling fish. I ordered sweet potato maki and chicken teryaki maki (both not containing fish). When the beautifully decorated plates arrived, I was anxious to dig in and give it a try. Unfortunately, I was unable to taste the true flavours, as the sushi was oberpowered by a fishy taste, (which is ironic, since I specifically ordered 2 plates without fish)..,My friend and I came to the conclusion that hands must have not been washed before our orders were made. Thankfully we are not strict vegans or allergic to fish....
However, on a positive note, we enjoyed the fried banana topped with black sesame seed ice cream for dessert - it was delicious!
I would not come back for the sushi, but definately for the dessert!
2 stars for the sushi experience, 4 stars for the dessert = a balance of 3 stars -
Review from Sandra M.
1/28/2012
This evening, we and our friends with their 3yr old went to this location for dinner.
One of our friends had never been interested in trying Japanese cuisine, though that opinion has been dramatically turned around.
We ordered the Veggie Tempura, which was crispy and great! The Beef Tataki was tasty, though had a bit more gristle than usual.
We very much enjoyed the flavourful Mini Kamikaze and Spicy Shrimp Rolls! They were accompanied by plenty of Wasabi and thinly sliced Ginger.
Our friends enjoyed the Veggie Maki dinner and Teriyaki Chicken dinners. Their 3 year old had the house salad which she enjoyed. I have had the salad here before and the unique dressing is great! When our friend (who had gone the safe route with the Teriyaki) tried the Mini kamikaze, he really liked them and proclaimed he will be ordering them on his next visit. Their 3 year old also ate a Sweet Potato Maki roll, and enjoyed it!
While the food, cleanliness and décor are excellent, we did find the service lacking. When the first appetisers were brought over, we had asked for a fork for the 3 year old for her salad. It took until the main courses arrived (after more appetizers were also delivered to our table and the server reminded) for the fork to arrive. We had also asked for extra napkins and were eventually brought 2 for a table of 5, (including a child - whom one would expect to be a bit messier than adults).
We were not checked on, ran out of waters/drinks early in the meal and napkins were in short supply. When we wanted desert and "needed" water, we had to flag the server down. (I'd stolen my husbands water while he still had some beer). Eventually when it was time for the bill, it was difficult to get the server's attention and we went to the register to pay as she did not come back to the table to collect payment. For the record, there were 3 servers for 11 active tables.
I think the server training needs to be improved at this location as that is the only thing really holding them back from being excellent.
We will likely go back as the Mini Kamikazes are one of their own fusion creations and we all love them so much!
The deep fried banana and green tea ice cream are also delicious!
Now, If I could just figure out how to properly use chopsticks... -
Review from Jade B.
Halifax County, NS
5/25/2012
This is a pretty nice place,
The decor is lovely and its quite romantic with the music and lighting.
I enjoy eating here, there sushi is great, However you can get the same
thing same quality elsewhere for much cheaper. -
Review from Jennie B.
2/26/2011
One of my favorite spots, I frequently stop in for take out on my way home. The service is always excellent (although they are busy so some times there is a bit a wait).
The servings are always generous and everything always seems very fresh.
2 of my favorites are the fire cracker dream (with avocado) and the mini kamikaze rolls -
Review from Tiffany T.
Halifax, NS
5/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have been to this location many times, and every time my experience is different.
The food is always excellent. Last night I started with a Mango Salad, so delish.. followed by 2 rolls: Unagi and Philidelphia. Sushi Nami makes their Phili roll with the salmon on top, not my fave. I would rather have it wrapped up with the cream cheese. My Unagi roll was awesome. Like I said food is always good.
The atmosphere is fantastic, lots of room and beautiful decor.
BUT...I will have to agree with the other yelpers on this one, service here isn't always great. It can get really busy really fast and you can be easily forgotten. Last night this is exactly what happened. One thing that truly bothers me is when I am not asked how my food is...
All in all, good spot. Take out is always a good option!
Update: went to Sushi Nami again tonight.. service was worse than last time, and the food wasn't that great this time around. After two not -so-great experiences (in a row), I won't be returning here until the bitter taste leaves my mouth. -
Review from Nick B.
Halifax, NS
2/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is my second time visiting this location of Sushi Nami Royale - and after today I thought I'd better put up a review. I arrived with a work colleague for lunch to find the restaurant fairly busy, but we were seated pretty much immediately.
As far as aesthetics go, it's a really nice set up - a little crowded with tables by the door, but overall, it does have a nice appearance.
As far as food goes - no complaints there either. Well, actually, wrong. One. None of my nigiri had any wasabi between the fish and the rice. Generally, in my non-expert but somewhat educated experience, a sushi chef will add some in based on his knowledge of his fish, and thus while wasabi is provided you shouldn't need it. I noticed none in a couple of pieces, so I looked. Disappointing.
The only thing wrong with this location (I say that because at Dresden Row I've never noticed the problem) is the service. Slow and inattentive is the best description. Our server dropped some of our vegetable tempura, and while apologizing profusely (no big deal), I was a little surprised that some replacement items didn't come out. On that, though, tempura red pepper - amazingly good, I've never had the experience before, it was wonderful.
Sorry for the sidetrack, that pepper was good - back to service. We asked for more tea, a couple of times. Wasn't quick in coming. Neither was the bill. For a lunch rush that doesn't work, when it's time to go it's time to go.
Final verdict: not bad, but there's room to improve. -
Review from Duke of fine Dinning D.
Halifax, NS
11/27/2010
Fresh sushi, I loved the fire cracker roll.
Nice decoration, yet very pricy when you compare to others in the area. -
Review from Scott D.
Halifax, NS
5/25/2011
Decent price, but service was slow. Only had one person sitting/taking orders/serving and the Sushi was sitting waiting on the bar for over 5 minutes just to be delivered to us.
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Review from Bethany J.
Halifax, NS
4/21/2010 1 photo
The Lacewood Shopping Centre location of Sushi Nami Royale is one of three outlets in the Halifax area.
The dining room is pleasantly appointed in dark woods, with the sushi chefs working behind a counter immediately to your left. Tables are clustered around the counter, giving you absolute assurance that your meal is fresh as of the moment you order it.
We did take-out from Sushi Nami Royale on a Saturday night, around 6pm. There was a 50 minute wait and we were a bit uncertain as to whether it would be worth it.
It was fantastic. We chose the tekka maki, the spicy scallop roll and the black dragon with eel. The spicy scallop roll was hands-down the favourite for both of us, but the black dragon was a close second.
As with other sushi places in Halifax, the prices are a bit high. This review is only getting 4 stars for that reason, and because of the wait. -
Review from Jennifer C.
Halifax, NS
1/10/2011
Very delicious sushi! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone, sushi fan or not. If you are ever thinking about trying sushi for the first time or want to see what sushi should taste like, please give Sushi Nami a try! I love sushi, however, didn't start loving it until I tried Sushi Nami. Other restaurants in Halifax just don't compare in flavour and freshness. The veggies are crisp and perfectly ripe, the fish is firm and fresh with rich colours, and wow, the flavour is incredible!
Whichever location you go to, Dresdon row, Laceood dr. or dartmouth crossing, you will be pleased. The service and the food is great at all locations. The service is slightly slower at the Dresdon row location and I find that the taste is the best at the dartmouth crossing location however they are all fantastic. The dartmouth crossing location also has a tappanyaki table (where they cook in front of you) which is great fun for a group!
When I order takout it normally takes about 15-20 minutes for them to have it ready.... this is the normal wait time for the sushi to be prepared, as I've eaten and had takeout from here many many times.
I would recommend anything on their menu, as I've tried the majority of it, however I have a few favourites to share:
If you like things a little bit spicy be sure to try the Fuji Mountain roll (especially if you like tempura bits, as it's covered in them!). Another must try is the mini Kamakazie roll, it's deep fried and covered in a delicous creamy/spicy sauce and served a little warm which is a delightful change when paired with other rolls that arn't spicy. Also, the Spicy Salmon or Tuna rolls are very good.
If you prefer your sushi on the fresh/cool side (I love both and usually order a mixture of spicy and not spicy) I stongly recommend any of the dragon rolls, eel being my ultimate favourite. Also, be sure to try the california rolls(with roe), and the unagi(eel) maki.
As for appetizers, the spring rolls are perfect. The miso soup is really good however, I prefer the saltier version they serve at Hamachi House. If you like spicy foods, the spicy miso soup has some kick :) yum.
I've tried the Sashimi, however I don't prefer it as it doesn't have as much flavour as the maki or fusion rolls do. Regardless, it was very fresh tasting and we practially finished the whole plate! In particular, I loved the Salmon and the Tuna. The snapper didn't have much flavour and I'm not a fan of the texture of the Octopus(which was the only thing we didn't finish)
It can be a bit pricy, however I believe it is totally worth it! You're likely to pay $40-50 to fill two people (no drinks), depending on if you buy traditional maki or the fushion rolls. However if you dine-in between 3 and 5pm or 9:30 to closing, they have specials. Everything on their appetizer and traditional maki menu is about a $1 off. So, when you order for 2 people you can definatly cut your bill a bit which is nice.
