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Nami Nori Williamsburg
Temaki / Hand Roll Baropen-style hand rollssashimiJapanese snackssakeweekend brunch
The Brooklyn outpost of the acclaimed Masa-alumni hand roll bar, serving open-style temaki and Japanese snacks in Williamsburg's North Side neighborhood.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Williamsburg
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Taka Sakaeda
Plate № 2170
About
Nami Nori's Williamsburg location brings the flagship's celebrated open-style temaki format to North 12th Street in Brooklyn's North Side, broadening the reach of what is now New York's most recognized hand roll bar concept. Co-founded by Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee, and Lisa Limb — all veterans of over a decade at Chef Masa Takayama's three-Michelin-starred restaurant — the Williamsburg branch mirrors the quality and philosophy of the West Village original. Lunch service runs Wednesday through Sunday from noon, and dinner service extends to 10 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday. The menu centers on the signature open-style hand rolls filled with seasonal premium fish and house-vinegared rice, accompanied by sashimi, Japanese snacks, sake, and beverages. Williamsburg's dense food community has embraced the location as a top Japanese destination in the borough, consistent with Tripadvisor rankings.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Brings Masa-alumni hand roll precision to Brooklyn for the first time, with the same sourcing and rice preparation as the West Village flagship.
- Lunch service from noon on Wednesdays through Sundays makes it one of Williamsburg's most convenient premium Japanese midday options.
- Extended evening hours until 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday suit Williamsburg's late-dining culture.
- The open-style hand roll format is accessible enough for a quick bite but substantive enough for a full Japanese dining experience.
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Frequently asked
About Nami Nori Williamsburg
- Is Nami Nori Williamsburg an authentic temaki / hand roll bar restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Nami Nori Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg located?
- Nami Nori Williamsburg is located at 236 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, New York, United States in the Williamsburg neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Nami Nori Williamsburg?
- Nami Nori Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?
- Nami Nori Williamsburg sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for temaki / hand roll bar of this format in New York.
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