Traditional Japanese sushi with the vibrant flavors of California.
Nami
means the wave.
That is what Nami means in Japanese. We blend the traditional art of Japanese cooking with the vibrant flavors of California. Authenticity, creativity, excellence. That is the work.
Authenticity.
Creativity. Excellence.
Those are our core values. We blend the traditional art of Japanese cooking with the vibrant flavors of California. Nigirisushi and sashimi cut to order, Nami Rolls, bento boxes, ramen and udon at lunch, izakaya plates to start. Seven days a week on El Paseo in Rancho Santa Margarita.
The kitchen opens at 11:30 every day except Sunday, when we open at noon. Lunch specials run through 2:30. Last seating, 9pm.
Six dishes
off the menu.
Sashimi, nigiri, signature rolls, izakaya plates, ramen at lunch. The full menu is longer.
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01Mix Sashimi
$21.95the chef's selectionSix pieces, two kinds, sliced to order.
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02Baked Green Mussels
$10.50from the izakaya menuSesame mayo, topped with masago.
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03Seared Tuna Sushi
$7.24lightly torchedTwo pieces. Brief flame on the akami.
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04Salmon Skin Roll
$8.50crisp and smokyThe classic. Smoke and snap.
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05Original Ramen
$8.99lunch serviceHouse broth. Available weekdays 11:30 to 2:30.
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06Bulgogi Beef
$13.50small plateThin slices marinated in special sauce.
Tradition,
with California.
What you'll find on the menu.
- 01 nigiri & sashimi
Salmon, tuna, yellowtail, albacore, albacore belly, seared tuna. Cut to order, six pieces of sashimi or two of nigiri.
- 02 nami rolls
The California side. Specialty rolls, hand rolls, cut rolls. Buy two, get the third on the house at lunch.
- 03 izakaya
Edamame, gyoza dumplings, baked green mussels, bulgogi beef. Small plates to start.
- 04 lunch · 11:30 to 2:30
Bento boxes, ramen, udon. Two cut rolls, third one free. The everyday lunch.
★ 4.8 on 140 Google reviews
Great sushi spot in RSM. Everything was extremely fresh and delicious. The Citrus Salmon Roll was my favorite bite. The nigiri was so fresh too.
This has become one of our favorite sushi places not just locally but SoCal. The sushi is top quality and the rolls are creative, tasty and not over the top.
I had an amazing experience at Nami Sushi. Welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. He made great recommendations and made sure everything came out just right.
I will definitely be back next time I visit my parents. This is a great place for those good old fashioned specialty sushi rolls. My favorite is the God Bless America with baked salmon and tuna.
22245 El Paseo,
RSM.
Open seven days. Lunch service runs 11:30 to 2:30 weekdays, from noon on weekends. Last seating, 9pm. Pickup on ToastTab; delivery on DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub.
- Monday 11:30am – 9:00pm
- Tuesday 11:30am – 9:00pm
- Wednesday 11:30am – 9:00pm
- Thursday 11:30am – 9:00pm
- Friday 11:30am – 9:00pm
- Saturday 11:30am – 9:00pm
- Sunday 12:00pm – 9:00pm
