Nami Nami - Piatti

I am thoroughly pleased how great this authentic izakaya is on the unassuming Castro St of Mountain View. The food here is awesome. My sake avocado roll is thicker than my thighs. The black miso cod was good; not the best I've had but good in a pinch. The chirashi don w/ miso soup was incredible for the price. Kappo Nami Nami is Castro St's best kept secret. No frills authentic Japanese food. Come here for a quiet yet intimate Japanese culinary experience.

One of the many Japanese restaurants in Downtown Mountain View! I visited with my sister for a quick lunch. The general ambiance of the restaurant was okay, it did feel a bit dark but our server was really kind and food came out quickly. We ordered the Salmon Ikura Don $21) and Unagi Don $22). Both came with a side of salad and miso soup which tasted pretty good. The quality of fish here was great it tasted pretty fresh, and had just the right amount to fill up the both of us. The food didn't quite blow me out of the water, but still was quite good so I'd give it a 3.5 overall.

The prices are slightly on the higher side for what you get, suggesting this is more of an occasional treat for authentic dishes you can't find easily elsewhere. The menu features a delightful array of Japanese comfort food. I wouldn’t recommend ordering sashimi here, as it’s pricey for what you receive; while the quality is decent, it’s not outstanding. Instead, focus on their other offerings, from curry to hot pot, which are definitely worth trying. The staff communicate in Japanese, and I noticed a few diners also conversing in Japanese, which is always a positive sign at a Japanese restaurant. I would recommend this place, with the exception of the sashimi. Visualizza piatti

The atmosphere felt quite authentic, as the Japanese chef engaged in conversation with the Japanese patrons from his station, adding to the traditional feel of the place. However, I’m deducting one star because I felt a bit overlooked at the start. After giving me the menu, the waitress didn’t offer me any water, although she served a table next to mine right after. Perhaps they had asked first, but it still felt odd. Later, she tried to make amends by bringing me more tea, which was a nice touch. I understand that the restaurant can get busy, and with only two waitresses, their attentiveness might vary. Overall, I believe the service could be improved, but I'm definitely interested in retu...

When we placed our order, our server warned us that there would be a wait for the food, and she wasn't kidding. It felt like a long time before our dishes arrived, and they ended up forgetting the miso soup my crush ordered. We ordered a spicy tuna roll, spicy salmon roll, dragon roll, and the Nami Nami special roll. The rolls were on the smaller side. The spicy tuna and spicy salmon were fresh and flavorful. The dragon roll was our favorite among all the rolls we tried. The Nami Nami special roll looked appealing with its red onion garnish, but it didn't taste as good as the dragon roll. When my crush asked how I would rate this place, I said I'd give it a 3 out of 5, but in the review, I...

The tranquil and cozy atmosphere created by the elderly Japanese server and owner is truly delightful, making you feel as if a friend's mom is serving you a home-cooked meal. So, is this mom a good cook? We prefer the raw fish here over the cooked dishes. The sashimi was quite fresh, even during the pandemic. However, we found the pork belly pot to be overly fatty, and we believe the udon at the nearby Udon Mugizo is superior. On the plus side, the tempura here was slightly better than that at Udon Mugizo. Unfortunately, the quality of the meat can be hit or miss, and the agedashi tofu was mediocre, lacking sufficient grated daikon for garnish. The deep-fried baby octopus is better at Daigo.... Visualizza piatti

i am sooooo happy my friend picked this place for dinner. it was delicious! we came on a friday right at 530pm, no wait! i just know i wanted to sushi so i didn't even take a look at their menu. but glad my friend did bc she knew exactly what to order. one of our friends said their chicken karaage was the best she had. she was right! it was really good but i feel like i don't eat enough karaage to say it is best. but it was crispy and juicy in the inside. it was def good. we also tried their agedashi tofu, so good as well. i will def come back here for their crab porridge!! it was amazing. i actually can't wait to come back here and that's the first thing ill order! it was that good. we fini...

Stopped by with a friend at ~5:40pm on a Saturday since the restaurant we originally wanted to go to had a 3 hour waitlist. Even though it wasn't prime dinner time, this restaurant had a decent number of tables already seated. Overall, I'd rate it 3.5 stars, but rounding down for inefficiency and subpar customer service. It was very hard to get the waitresses' attention for water, ordering, etc. My friend ordered a sashimi salad and I ordered the Nami Nami Special Bento Karaage, which comes with rice and miso soup on a separate tray. My friend's dish arrived first; mine didn't arrive until she was done eating. She was trying to wait for me, but I told her to go ahead eat first since I don't...

Disclaimer: a long but honest rant. If you know for sure you like this place, don 't read this review. Absolutely the worst Japanese food I 've ever had worse than the $15 buffet sushi bars in the middle of nowhere, at least those are cheap and fast. This place is a disgrace to Castro street which is supposed to have some of the best authentic Asian food in the area. If you already think I 'm too mean, check out my other reviews. I 'm usually quite generous with ratings, especially since COVID, as I understand how hard it is to keep businesses running. I rarely gave one star ratings, unless both the service and the food quality are too disappointing for me to not to. Let me start with our pi... Visualizza piatti