About Nami
Nami brings Japanese food to 20 Hood Street in Hamilton Central, Hamilton Central, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Hamilton. It sits right in the heart of Hamilton, within walking distance of the centre.
Expect the flavours of Japan: at Japanese food venues like this, favourites such as tonkotsu ramen and teppanyaki are usually on the menu. With 40 Japanese options across Hamilton, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.
Nami opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 39 hours each week.
For budgeting, Japanese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.
How the venue describes itself: “Established in 1996 our restaurant brings the Japanese cuisine to your table in the heart of Hamilton”
