Nama Sushi

Perfect 10! Very thorough, friendly service– our server Ryan was so knowledgeable and tentative, food was brought in a very timely manner– hardly any wait time at all! And the sushi itself was to die for, so fresh and warm and delicious, I couldn’t get enough of it! will definitely be coming back!

I ordered using Just Eat. I was lazy and they only charge 0.99 for delivery on minimum $ 20 order — which i was able to do by ordering two hand rolls (spicy scallop and spicy tuna) and a maki (Cali roll that had bbq eel on top). There are closer sushi places to me that I could walk to (Osaka) for a quick fix, but I’d prefer this one.

Haven’t been here in a while, forgot that the last time me and my husband had sushi this good… was the last time we were here. Friendly service as always.

Was feeling for sushi and needed to get out of the house. Looked on Unilocal for mid town sushi spots with good reviews and this came up. The interior is very Small and not much to look at, however the food was great. Everything was quickly prepared and brought to us but it was also very fresh. My friend and I both had the veggie bento boxes that comes with miso soup and salad. It was delicious and so much food! I was very full but determined to enjoy every last bite. The chopsticks came in their own little box which was so cute! The service was great and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend and return.

Excellent Service and delicious sushi!!! We had the Vegetable Bento Box, the best I’ve had in a while Will definitely come back!

I thought this place was a solid neighbourhood sushi joint on the St. Clair W drag.
I arrived for a late dinner, at almost 8pm, so needless to say place was pretty quiet. Not sure how it is during a regular dinner hour. I don’t think they’re open for lunch.
Restaurant itself is fairly small, only about 7 tables. Décor-​wise, it is non-​pretentious, and what you’d expect for a sushi restaurant, nothing fancy. Service matches the atmosphere. I felt as though food did take a bit longer to roll out, but I wasn’t in a rush… but boy, did I come hungry!
Fish was fresh and obviously steps above AYCE-​quality. Good fish: rice ratio. No complaints at all about the food or service.
I don’t think Nama has much competition in the immediate area, but it’s still a great option if you’re in this area and in the mood for sushi (for dinner)!

The service was great, the food was delicious. Thanks for a great dining experience, definitely recommend.

Very friendly and efficient service, happily provided recommendations. Went in for dinner on a Friday night. Their house-​made salad dressing on the green salad is really good. Also had the tuna and green onion maki and the volcano roll. Delicious dinner.

This is our first time at Nama Sushi. Loved the menu options, price and service. We will be back soon!

I enjoyed my stop here during my visit to Toronto and must say this was the favourite restaurant that I stopped by during my visit.
I got the vegetable box which came with miso soup, salad, 2 different kinds of sushi, vegetable tempura, and some vegetable rolls and some hot sake
I was also most impressed by the way they presented the chopsticks in individual boxes.
The owner of the restaurant seemed like a friendly guy too. He stopped by our table and spoke to us for sometime (it was a little slow for business). I do wish that he had given us some more space though as my friend and I were catching up after not meeting for a long time.

I’ve been coming here for years and it’s never failed. Always tasty, fresh ingredients, friendly service. Combo platters are a great choice. Caterpillar roll is excellent. It’s not a flashy place. Takeout available.

Wow.
Just wow.
Never would I have guessed the experience I was about to have, walking in to this unassuming sushi bar on the north side of St. Clair. I sat down with my date and ordered what was to be the best sushi I’d eaten in months.
The food came quickly, and our first bites brought us to sushi heaven. What good deeds had I done to deserve a meal this tasty? As I drank the tea and water given intuitively to me by our server, my hands began to moisten. On my next bite of sushi, disaster struck. My now slippery hands relinquished a chopstick, which fell to my side. Alas, our server, who was not even in the main room, came running with a replacement set of sticks without instruction. How had he known?
«I heard the clickity clack of the stick drop. It is a sound I am now used to,» explained the veteran sushi merchant.
We finished our meals with a new found respect for this young entrepreneur. His efforts certainly did not go unnoticed.
Seriously though, the sushi was really good and the service was great. There are no better sushi places in the area. Apparently they’re on Facebook and Instagram too, so you should follow them.

I love this place. The sushi melts in your mouth, tempura is perfectly battered and everything is fresh. The family that runs it is very kind and caring.

What a find on St. Clair W.!! Walk past The Rushton and the new fish place, and know that you are passing the mediocre for greatness!
The place is small with standard sushi-​bar décor. Very, very clean and smells wonderful. I sat at the bar and was looked after by the owner who has been in this location for almost 10 years. I was on my own so had one of the combo plates which was all of the good stuff, and not just salmon. I will return with 2 or 3 friends for a wider journey through the menu, but this is the real, deal folks.

This is our favorite sushi place in the neighborhood, we’ve been coming here for over five years. Consistent good quality and great service. I highly recommend the Nama Special roll, and the Boston roll.

I’ve been eating at this place for the last 5 years, and it’s hands-​down my favourite (affordable) sushi place in the city. I used to visit the Annex to get my sushi fix, but no more. The quality and care is MILES above the typical cheap sushi place: proper sushi rice, larger portions of fish (especially in their maki rolls) and very fresh quality. Also, the head sushi chef is terribly nice and works very hard.
The tempura is delicious: light and flaky, and not overly heavy with grease. My boyfriend — who normally dislikes miso soup — regularly slurps it up here, as I think it’s vegetable-​based (other places use a fish broth, which doesn’t agree with him.)
Their spicy tuna or salmon maki is a MUST TRY. I’ve never tasted anything like this elsewhere: the fish is finely minced and mixed with the sauce — it literally feels like it melts in your mouth. (I’m salivating just typing this out!)
The reason I’m not giving this a perfect rating: as of late, the ingredients they use have been inconsistent. For example, their basic salad used to be filled with a yummy mix of healthy greens; now it’s a mix of a few greens and bland iceberg lettuce.
Also, I usually order the Tokyo Sushi Combo, which never included the «cheap fillers» like shrimp, clam, crab or egg. All twelve pieces were ALWAYS excellent types of fish. On my last visit for (the very first time) I was given crab and shrimp — although still good, but was disappointing nonetheless.
And as a dessert, they usually offered complimentary slices of orange — this didn’t happen the last visit. I don’t know if it was because they ran out, or due to an absentminded waitress.
I’ve noticed they’ve also started to offer more menu items like grilled chicken and bento boxes. I thought it was pretty remarkable of them to initially offer only the sushi basics, to focus on the quality of food, but I suppose they have to keep afloat and cater to demand (I once watched a mother with kids screech at the waitress: «You DON’T DO BENTO??») The new additions are very tasty, but I’m ambivalent if it means that the sushi suffers, which I’m really hoping won’t be the case.

HOW HAVE I NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE?
I’ve lived about a 10 minute walk from this restaurant for at least 2 years, walked by countless times, but never thought to go in. I bemoan these wasted years.
Atmosphere: good
Service: great
Food: SWEET SASSY MOLASSY!
Really, the restaurant is quite nondescript but the sushi really sings. The fish is amazing quality. just fantastic texture and flavour, and the rice was perfect. This place must be popular because several people came in for takeout (10% off over $ 20) while we were eating.
Also, as we left, one of the servers came by and asked us how everything went, then wished us a nice night. I love it when someone goes the extra mile.
I’ll definitely be back. Hell, I’ll probably end up putting their kids through college.

Nama Sushi is a cozy little sushi joint on the St. Clair W. strip. When we first walked in, the first thing to hit us was a pleasing smell of tempura and when we looked at the kitchen, we realized why. Nama’s entire kitchen is a little open space at the back of the restaurant by the sushi bar, so all the food is prepared in front of you (if you feel like watching).
Our waiter was having a rough night. He was actually one of the chefs who had to fill in for a sick waitress, but he did a bang up job. He explained his dilemma to us, brought us edamame on the house and, while our food came out a little slowly, was still attentive enough to refill our water. He also got to brag about the fact that he made our salad (Great avocado salad with lettuce, carrot, cucumber, strings of beet and purple cabbage and tangy vinegar dressing — highly recommended). How often do servers get to do that?
We ordered an entirely veggie dinner and it was fresh and delicious with good variety. We really liked the tofu rolls (rolled up Inari wrappers with cucumber) and veggie dragon roll that had still-​warm yam tempura topped with ample avocado. Lots of vegetarian choices here and a little more variety than usual.
Atmosphere is very family friendly. Next to us was a set of parents explaining to their eager kids why fish is okay to eat raw but chicken isn’t. Nice.
We’ll be back to see what it’s like when their waitstaff is around.
Vegetarian score: 7.5÷10

I don’t know if I would go as far as Jackie and place Nama over Japango but I will say that it is a great sushi restaurant with fantastic quality seafood and really great presentation. I always love finding a proper sushi restaurant with real japanese trained sushi chefs and this place is just that. They may not be the quickest in town but there is a reason for that, they focus on presenting a perfect dish every time.
Great place and worth a try

Move over Japango, Nama sushi has stolen the key to my sushi heart.
Nama and I have known each other for awhile, but I didn’t truly come to appreciate their skill and exceptional quality until I dined in a couple months ago. They’ve held their location for many years now, and it’s no surprise, as they have a steady flow of regulars who’ve fell for the humble service and quality of fish.
It’s hard to find sushi restaurants where the owner and sushi chef are actually Japanese. You’ll know the difference immediately when you see the cuts of fish and the taste in quality. Nama has a great selection of fish and rolls, but not too much to overwhelm you.
I really only have to say one thing: The sake (salmon sashimi) — so buttery and fresh that when you lightly press your chopstick in the middle, it divides. No more sawing or excessive chewing, just let it melt.
The sushi chef knows what he’s doing. He picks the freshest fish, rolls tight stuffed rolls and has the most magical salad dressing.
I’ve been hesitant to spread the word based on the fact I want it to remain a hidden gem but that wouldn’t be right. You need to get in to try their salmon sashimi. Just close your eyes and let it melt.