Nami Sushi and Grill

Décor needs an upgrade as it is not appealing at all.
But great food and great value. customer service is attentive (sometimes a bit too much).

Oh Nami! I had no idea this place even existed, but man am I glad it does. This is EVERYTHING I’m looking for in a local sushi joint, I’m kicking myself because I can’t believe it!
It’s so so so reasonably priced. The quality of the sushi is very high, and they definitely don’t skimp on the fish in the rolls. The taste is great — the fish tastes fresh and the flavor balance is on point. The ambiance in the restaurant is good, and the service is too.
Shout out in particular to the Calgary Flames Roll — yum!
I highly recommend the basics, like salmon and tuna maki, as well as the chopped scallop maki!
I wish Nami was a better kept secret so I wouldn’t have to wait for a table, but I guess the cat is out of the bag!

I decided to go to Nami because their sushi looks beautiful in photos. I liked the thinner rice layer surrounding the sushi. However, the atmosphere was so-​so, a bit too dark and cave-​like for my preferences. That said, my rating is more-​or-​less based on the food.
The pumpkin soup (which I think was actually made from kabocha squash) was delicious, but the hokkigai and tako sashimi were not very fresh and were obviously frozen. We also got the grilled saba box sushi with ginger and green onion but we weren’t too impressed. I found the rice to be a bit too sweet and the ginger a little overpowering, but the saba was good. The veggie roll we got was tasty and I enjoyed the thinner rice layer. Last but not least, we ordered the Nami roll which was the best tasting thing we ordered. The deep fried unagi was tasty with an extra crunch and the spicy tuna topping on the sushi was also tasty. I really like that they use a thinner rice layer.

Definitely 5 stars. Fast serving food, friendly staff. Sushi dummies best choice in town.
The only thing is Udon soup, the noodle is not chewing enough.

Their Calgary Flames sushi is awesome.

Best sushi in Calgary! Prices and quality are comparable to what I’ve gotten used to living in Toronto. Rolls are actually a normal size (not ginormous with a ton of rice). Great place for take out or delivery!

Having been a regular since this place opened back in December 2014, it would be difficult to give it less than 5 stars. We keep coming back again and again given the consistent Vancouver-​like quality, affordable prices, and friendly service. Nami is by far our favourite go-​to spot for our regular fix of takeout sushi. Their menu is nothing fancy, a few creations of their own, but for the most part I would define it as simple, down-​to-​earth basic sushi in abundance. The atmosphere of the restaurant is reflective of that philosophy as well.
Having tried numerous sushi spots all over Calgary, I can confidently say that Nami is one of the top sushi places in town in terms of quality and affordability, and by far the best bang for the buck.

Their sushi is really yummy and very fairly-​priced. I wasn’t a fan of their udon soup at all, it was very bland. Their sushi though, is great. I got an 8-​piece deep-​fried California roll for $ 6! Their monkey brain (appetizer, $ 10) is super yummy, though the name of the dish is unappetizing. Haha

Me and my daughter eat here weekly. Fantastic service and food is wonderful. Always quickly delivered to the table. I love the chilli chicken. Highly recommended

My favourite sushi spot. Lots of selection. Teriyaki hot plates are amazing. Even lots of stuff for that weirdo in your group that doesn’t like fishies.

I lived in Vancouver and I had been searching for a sushi place for years that is Vancouver grade when I came to Calgary for university and this place is amazing. Fish is fresh, service is great, would recommend to anyone. I get sushi so often here that they know me. They also have a huge menu with lots of special rolls and unique maki.

I just love this place, I love the staff, I love the food, I love just everything .
We are always treated with such kindness when we come in. I don’t know what else to wright it’s just simply my favourite place for sushi.

We were here last night with our family, to our surprise. The food were really good at a very reasonable price. The attentive waitress recommended the Nami roll, $ 10.95 and Calgary Flames roll. It was the best roll we had. There were thin layers of rice and filled full of fish. The diner bentos was also a great portion with big slices of sashimi. I will definitely come back again and recommend it to my friends.

I can’t believe I didn’t write a review right after my first visit, because this place is great!
First of all the people who work there really care about their customers, they are extremely nice people! I remember our first visit, they had just opened and they directly asked for feedback, such a smart thing to do but it rarely happens.
Second, the food. Super fresh, the rolls are so low on rice and you get a lot of fish/​filling. They often put some fried tempura inside the roll, in the spicy tuna for example. I personally would prefer it without it but I understand that a lot of people like these small crunchy pieces. It’s just something celiac people need to know about.
Prices are really good especially regarding the quality you get. So there is a reason why this place is quite busy in the evenings and especially on the weekend. It’s worth the wait, in case you have to. A lot of people also get take out, I think you get 10% off take out. I’d say this is my second favorite sushi place in Calgary. Red Ember is still better.

Food was pretty good! If you’re wanting a calorie bomb, try the monkey brain. It’s like deep fried avocado, but it’s pretty tasty. Prices are lower, especially good for the downtown area, especially for rolls and sashimi/​nigiri. They do carry sockeye salmon, and at under $ 2/​piece it’s definitely one of the cheapest. The sashimi was good, beef tataki was pretty good, and the rolls were quite good too!
My only qualm was the service. They were friendly enough but waiting more than ten minutes to get a drink order usually doesn’t start things off on the right foot.
Really decently priced lunch specials too! Parking is street, but there is usually something along 16^th Ave.

This location has been cursed but Nami may be turning the curse around with its fair prices and fresh sushi. I recommend the emerald roll which had yam tempura, avocado and spicy mayo. Can’t wait to go back and sit on the cute patio for 4.50 Stella and 4.50 saki bombs!

Very impressed! Did a take out for me and my girlfriend on new years eve and we were both impressed with value and quality.
We decided to splurge a bit for the new years and got ourselves a wakame salad, party tray b (take out only) and assorted sashimi. The thickness of the sashimi were almost equal to the ones in Vancouver and they were very fresh and delicious. The party tray featured 3 pieces of assorted nigiri and although a bit on the smaller size they were still good.
Overall I would definitely go back to this place and recommend takeout from this place

Long story short, they don’t treat you with respect 30 mins before close. I understand how dumb of us to arrive late because of work and traffic and we only wanted take-​out but nonetheless we will NOT return.

Came here late on a late Sunday afternoon after a very short notice from my friends. Hungry like the wolves, they couldn’t wait and decided to order without me! I need new friends.
When I walked in, I did not smell fish which is a good sign. We ordered about 5 special sushi rolls with each roll cut into about 8 pieces of sushi. I’ve enjoyed them all with the Las Vegas Roll being my favorite and the Alberta Roll being my least favorite. What I really liked about these rolls was the amount of rice. None of the rolls were stuffed with rice and for just under $ 10 each, you get a fair amount of good fish. However, I think they used a little too much sauce.
We also had a couple of bowls filled with sashimi and cucumbers, and a chicken noodle dish. It would be nice to know what my friends ordered so I can share with you but no, their stomachs took over their minds and they ordered without me. I think they used ramen noodles which I like. On both the sashimi bowls and chicken noodle dish however, I feel that they’ve again used too much sauce which makes it a little salty. More so than the sushi rolls.
All the food came really fast as well. 3 stars seem too low. I would give this place a 3.5. The bill came to just under $ 90 for 5 people. For that price, I think it’s a good deal for the quality and quantity. I wouldn’t mind coming back here.

Located on 14 St SW near 17 Ave, Nami Sushi offers good quality sushi for relatively reasonable prices.
AMBIENCE/​SERVICE: Entering this average sized Sushi restaurant we were immediately greeted by cheerful «irashaimase» from servers and chefs alike; always a good sign. We were seated immediately and informed that we would still be able to get the lunch specials even though we had missed the displayed cutoff time. Our server was friendly and attentive, but could have done a better job keeping our glasses filled with water, especially after a single fill-​up early into our meal. 2/2.5
FOOD: I ordered Lunch Box C ($ 11.50), which came with 2 tuna and 2 salmon sashimi, 3 assorted nigiri sushi, a small green salad with vinaigrette dressing, and choice of chicken/​beef/​tofu teriyaki over rice. It was all presented in a nice bento box and served with a bowl of piping hot miso. The tofu was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the sashimi was quite fresh but a bit on the chewy side, and the nigiri didn’t fall apart and was at a nice temperature. I thought it was excellent value for $ 11.50, but I found the prices on the regular menu more closely resembled that of an average a la carte sushi restaurant ($ 1.65 salmon nigiri, $ 10 special rolls). Stick to the specials and combos and you won’t complain! 2/2.5

Top knotch sushi — best I’ve had in Calgary. We found out from the owner that they’re from Vancouver, where the competiton is extremely fierce for good japanese (hence the unbeatable, never-​before-​seen cheap prices here for great quality). I’ll probably make this place my sole go-​to for Japanese because I’m now a devoted convert after just one visit. Literally — huge rolls… all under $ 10??? The nigiri and sashimi prices are more recognizeable but I am definitely trying them out next time. The location is higher end of decent — 17^th ave but not too busy. There’s Community Natural Foods nearby and of course the expanse of 17^th.

Delicious! Best sushi I have found in calgary and the only place that makes a proper green dragon. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients, the staff is super friendly and attentive, plus they have a quaint patio to enjoy your delicious sushi in the sunshine. And their prices are far more reasonable than any other sushi place on this level of quality. Highly recommend giving Nami a try:)

Love this place. Me and wife just wanted a place we could walk to a couple weeks ago and got a big surprise with great prices sushi and fantastic customer service. I will be back again and again.

This place is awesome. It’s close to my house, it’s speedy, it’s really good sushi. Oh, and the best part — it’s reasonably priced! In Calgary! (I know, I couldn’t believe it either, but it’s true — good quality reasonably priced sushi in Calgary.)
I have a few faves…
Party tray (to go only) — you know, when you want to have your friends over for a boozy wine night on your balcony and you’re too lazy to cook and need some little alcohol sponges to sop up the booze. $ 29 for 58 pieces. The yam tempura roll is really really good.
California roll (I know, it’s cliché, but I love a good california roll) — 8 pieces, more crab than rice, and under $ 4.
Salmon sashimi — fresh, decent size, and reasonably priced. Yay protein!
Booze (you know me well enough to know that booze is a great accompaniment to a meal… or no meal) — domestic bottles $ 3.50, wine — not amazing, but a great deal.
If I lived within a block of this place I probably would just have sushi for dinner every single night. You should too!
Bottom line — good quality and excellent value. Give them a try.

THE SUSHI WAS SOOOO GOOD. the flames maki was the best! The pieces were really big and the flavour was rich. Comparable to the ones I had in Japan.

Sorry for the bad picture, i already started to eat in it!
Here is the vegetarian box !!
Really happy with my choice, lot of food, good taste in general, i will definitely order at this place again

I have had Sushi all over Calgary and this is the best.
We found this place by accident only because it seems to be the only Sushi restaurant open on a Sunday. Their prices are comparable to that of Vancouver, and the employees are all so polite and friendly.
Their rolls are delicious, fresh and well made.
This is my go to.

The price is right at Nami for my sushi fix!
Though sometimes the rolls don’t look as pretty, you really get the bang for your sushi buck.
The rolls are tasty, tempura is good, nice miso soup, the sashmi has been thawed for my experiences.
And 10% off on pick-​up orders.
I ordered a boat load of sushi for me and my husband, this amount/​variety usually costs us around $ 50 a few blocks down, but at Nami it was $ 34!
And when you walk in all the staff will greet you in unison, uttering out a cry of hello, but Id on’t actually know what they say.
They also have a patio! Not that I have ever eaten sushi on a patio, but might be nice to grab a Sapporo after work when the 14^th Street traffic has died down.

Good sushi in downtown… I liked the monkey brain appetizer with fried avocado… The nigiri was just ok… Nothing really special… But the specialty rolls were very good all of them… I think I would go back but only for rolls… The service was slower than I would prefer but nothing really bad…

I appreciate the great service. They are always kind and thoughtful. They have a great selection of dishes and ways to make a combo — awesome. They have free wifi! Their prices are good. I will for certain will be returning and bringing friends.

The Beltline has a new affordable place for sushi! I’m a fan, more of the nigiri and maki rolls than the sashimi, which was still frozen when I got home. In terms of value, Nami has no competition. A big party platter costs $ 30.00. I ordered the Nami Tower for $ 35, which was more than enough food for two people. I’m going to pick up a platter for future parties, and I want to try the chicken teriyaki don, which I hear from a reliable source is stellar.

great sushi, cheaper price, excellent service
I am glad to say that Nami is a great place for cheap, good quality and delicious sushi! Excellent service! They also do 10% off for pick up orders. For sure I will be back