For over three decades, Nami has been a quiet escape in the heart of downtown Toronto, for the finest sushi, sashimi, made-to-order grilled meat, fish and seafood at the Robata Grill, and Sukiyaki — Japanese hot pot. Considered to be one of the city's finest authentic Japanese restaurants, Nami is a hidden gem. My favourite sushi restaurant for many years, Kimono-clad servers tend to guests in the main dining area, as well as within private rice paper screened Tatami rooms which can be reserved for groups of eight people or more — a real treat. Peter oversees the Robata Grill and expertly prepares the most sublime grilled fish, seafood and succulent steamed mixed mushrooms bathed with butter, soy sauce and sake marinade. With an assortment of fish, many of which is brought in from Japan, it’s no surprise that 'nami' means 'wave' in Japanese. When it comes to uni, diners either love it or hate it, but Nami’s general manager and executive chef Tadashi Takinami absolutely loves it, with good reason, this “caviar” of the sea is imported direct from Hokkaido. The Sushi Bar is also a fabulous place to sit and watch the nigiri sushi and sashimi being hand prepared by seasoned sushi chefs, but our favourite spot is at the Robata Grill watching Peter masterfully grill the absolute best black cod in the city.
The best seat at Nami is at the Robata Grill right next to the sushi bar
Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura
Chawanmushi with chicken, shrimp, ginko nuts and shiitake mushroom,
steamed in an egg custard soup with toromi-an sauce
Peter and his young protégé at the Robata Grill
Robata Grilled Salmon Belly and Black Cod with grilled asparagus, king mushrooms,
sweet potato and zucchini
Shochikubai Sake, served hot
The younger generation of sushi chefs at Nami
Fresh grated wasabi root
Unagi: BBQ Freshwater Eel
Uni from British Columbia
Ikura
Salmon
Hamachi
Bluefin medium fatty tuna (chutoro) from Japan
Spider Roll with soft shell crab rolled with tobiko (flying fish roe), avocado,
cucumber and creamy Japanese mayonnaise
Peter, the culinary king of the Robata Grill
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