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Nami Nori Montclair
Temaki / Hand Roll Baropen-style hand rollssashimiJapanese snackssakecasual dining
The Montclair, NJ outpost of the acclaimed Masa-alumni temaki bar, offering open-style sushi hand rolls on Bloomfield Avenue for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Montclair NJ
- Since
- 2022
- Chef
- Taka Sakaeda
Plate № 2160
About
Nami Nori's Montclair location brings the West Village original's highly regarded temaki format to Bloomfield Avenue in one of New Jersey's most vibrant dining towns. Founded by Masa veterans Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee, and Lisa Limb, the restaurant extends the same open-style hand roll concept and commitment to premium fish and sushi rice that earned the flagship location Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. The Montclair branch operates for both lunch (Friday through Sunday, 12–2:30 p.m.) and dinner (Monday through Sunday from 5 p.m.), with dinner service running to 9:30 p.m. The design and menu reflect the consistent philosophy of the broader Nami Nori group: serious Japanese culinary training applied to an accessible, counter-style dining format. For New Jersey diners, it is the most compelling hand roll destination outside Manhattan.
Neighborhood & visiting
Nami Nori Montclair sits in Montclair NJ, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Masa-alumni culinary pedigree — 10 years under one of the world's greatest sushi chefs — informs every hand roll on the menu.
- The only Michelin-recognized hand roll concept in New Jersey, bringing Manhattan quality to Montclair's dining scene.
- Weekend lunch service starting at noon makes Nami Nori Montclair a rare high-quality Japanese midday destination in the suburbs.
- Open every day of the week, with takeout and delivery available alongside dine-in, making it one of the most convenient options in NJ.
Lunch: Fri-Sun 12:00-14:30. Dinner: Mon-Sun 17:00-21:30.
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Frequently asked
About Nami Nori Montclair
- Is Nami Nori Montclair an authentic temaki / hand roll bar restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Nami Nori Montclair is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for temaki / hand roll bar in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Nami Nori Montclair located?
- Nami Nori Montclair is located at 378 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, New York, United States in the Montclair NJ neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Nami Nori Montclair?
- Nami Nori Montclair does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Nami Nori Montclair?
- Nami Nori Montclair sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for temaki / hand roll bar of this format in New York.
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