Good
luck getting a day-of reservation for Summerlicious lunch at a restaurant in the
Financial District. After calling two establishments, they could only do a 1:30
seating; luckily, Nami came to the rescue and allowed me to eat a decent time.
One look around the place and I can see why they were able to accommodate us. their dining room is huge with various tables, private booths, and larger rooms situated along the sides of the restaurant. Surprisingly, for seating so many people, they’re also efficient - our meals were served quickly so lunch lasted about an hour.
One look around the place and I can see why they were able to accommodate us. their dining room is huge with various tables, private booths, and larger rooms situated along the sides of the restaurant. Surprisingly, for seating so many people, they’re also efficient - our meals were served quickly so lunch lasted about an hour.
The appetizer
sushi contained the popular trio - tuna, salmon and shrimp – all done well with
evenly cut seafood and the rice a nice consistency. Just keep in mind there’s
already a fair amount of wasabi used in the sushi so go lightly with the soy
sauce… my first bite was a sinus clearing experience. Two rather large pieces
of spicy salmon roll were also included, with the salmon mixture made from
diced pieces of fish rather than the pulverized mess mixed with tempura bits
that some restaurants serve.
Along
with a bowl of salad covered in a creamy ginger dressing and a hot bowl of miso
soup, the first course was substantial. If you’re a light eater, you can likely
take the main to go.
Rather
than the typical piece of thigh that's grilled than cut into strips, Nami’s chicken
teriyaki are larger chunks, char-grilled with a light smoky essence, then tossed
them in ample amounts of sauce. This creates a more flavourful dish and the
house made teriyaki sauce nice and thick. Along with wedges of roasted potato,
asparagus, boiled carrot medallions, and a bowl of sticky rice, I was
thoroughly filled.
Yet, I
still couldn’t turn down the matcha ice
cream, the ice cold sphere of green tea dessert a refreshing ending. A blob of
unappetizing looking but delicious tasting thick red bean paste also arrives,
so you can swirl it into the ice cream creating another flavour profile.
After
a satisfying lunch, I’m glad the other restaurants were booked. Certainly, the
appetizer sushi was more fulfilling than a salad any day. If you’re looking for
a day-of reservation for lunch during Summerlicious, check
out Nami, they can likely accommodate your table and you’ll leave content.
Is Summerlicious worth it (based on my meal selection)?
Summerlicious - $23
Regular menu - $40 - appetizer sushi* ($16), chicken teriyaki lunch ($19) and dessert* ($5)
Savings - $17 or 42%
* Based on the sashimi sampler and the dessert is a wild guess by me
How To Find Them
Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 55 Adelaide Street East
Address: 55 Adelaide Street East
Website: http://www.namirestaurant.ca/
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- 10 - absolute perfection!
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