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Nama Sushi and Teriyaki

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1502 Sunnyvale Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Nama Sushi and Teriyaki
Local(925) 932-9540

1502 Sunnyvale Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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User Reviews of Nama Sushi and Teriyaki

Yelp.com Review - by Traci M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My all-time favorite sushi place! It's very reasonably priced and offers a great menu selection, especially the unique maki rolls. I'm VERY picky about my sushi. It has to be absolutely fresh, without...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael M.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came on a Friday night and it was definitely busy, but we still got seated to a table right away. We ordered some miso to start. It was just ok, nothing special. The sushi, however, was fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ricardo L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I drive by this place almost everyday, and it's not unusual to see a line out front during dinner time. Went to Nama Sushi for lunch and I would say this place gets my stamp of approval. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by twistt c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I ordered the gyoza and california roll. The gyoza portion was good as well as the california roll. But since they use imitation crab meat, I was less than thrilled. Friendly staff, easy parking. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is one of my favorite sushi restaurants ever!!! it was very busy, clean, pretty resonably priced!!we got the toro and it was very goodwe also got the JD roll which was amazingservice was good,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I never thought I would find a place that would replace my old time favorite, Kane Sushi but I have to say that Nama is now my new fav. They've not only got their own signature rolls, their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Holland T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum!! This might just be the freshest fish Ive ever had. While not a totally unique menu of rolls and dishes, the food is fresh, the servers are nice and its in a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is definably one to visit if you love sushi or Japaneses food. the run down is as follows:Parking: OK but not a bright spot.Location: ditto with the parkingFood:Wow this is some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by janthina f.

5.0 of 5 stars. as good as it gets for Japanese food in the suburbs.i absolutely love this place. i've been twice and i kept catching myself staring off into the menu by the bar promising myself i'll come back for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ray M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nama sushi, not Sushi, it money. Yes you pay a good price for quality sushi and this place is good stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the place I go when I want sushi on a weeknight. Everything is very fresh, they have one of the most solid collection of specialty rolls I've come across... everything is good. It's not the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vipe R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, this had to be some of the freshest sushi I've ever had! I eat sushi/sashimi all the time. It's my if I could only eat one food for for the rest of my life choice, my last request meal if I were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Welldone F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I honestly was not going to review this place because I did not want to share it. But the guilt got to me. I love the sushi here. It is so fresh and the rolls are creative. The Ashley roll is so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pia Geena T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to say I am a fan. There were a few ups and downs with the meal, but I have to say that the food is delicious! Blue fin tuna sashimi was on point and the short rib teriyaki box was the best I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have come here with a friend a couple of times for lunch and the sushi is pretty consistent. I usually get the sashimi and it is very fresh. A little on the pricy side for lunch but service was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had lunch at Nama Sushi after searching Yelp Mobile for a place that would truly satisfy my palate. I came in on the later side, around 2, and took a seat at the bar.I ordered the Premium Toro...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paloma M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I used to love love love this place! I would always get the same few things and share but they recently changed their menu. I tried a great cold sake here for about $15 - it was called Hananomai (I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by caltrue b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very welcoming and friendly staff.Sashimi: very fresh and deliciousSpider roll: not as crunchy as I've had at other placesMixed tempura: a nice array of shrimp, potatoes, sweet potatoes, brocolliToro:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David H.

5.0 of 5 stars. We had Nama Sushi for a hostage lunch at work and I was amazed. I liked everything, even the tuna. Twelve of us devoured two trays of sushi, miso soup, and salads.This place's food was full of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nama is still my sushi spot of choice. I continue to discover more favorites which means that making a decision is incredibly difficult. Luckily, everything is tasty so you can't really go wrong....
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was surprisingly very good! It's in a kind of random location, but we will probably be going back there because they have great sushi. Everything was very fresh and they had a wide range...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by alana g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whoo Hooo!!!! As good as it gets! Service is excellent. Food is superb. And the lion king roll is to die for. I highly recomend Nama for those who havent tried it yet.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Well, the kids decided to take me out for Father's Day, so who am I to turn down free food? What a turnaround from our lunch before. We had a great time and everyone's food was outstanding. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was craving Sushi and the Ryan Roll came to mind. I placed a to go order and went to pick it up. The place was packed on Friday night, but I got went straight to the Cashier for my order. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by doug l.

4.0 of 5 stars. This seems to be a high end sushi place. the rolls have a focus on presentation, ie catapiller roll looks like a catapiller ect. It is expensive, I went here for a quick lunch and left $14 lighter. $9...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very possibly the best sushi place within a 10 mile radius.The decor is traditional, the joint is smallish inside, there's no air conditioning in the summer which is NOTICED. . .but the food, oh the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really don't know what to say about this place other than WOW. Checked it out based on Yelp reviews, and wasn't steered wrong. This place is the definition of a hole in the wall. I wouldn't give...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not a huge sushi fan but this place is great. try the Ashley roll if you're not into fish, the viper rolls are delicious also. The cute servers are very friendly and quick. I would advise against...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by A C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my first ever Yelp review so be kind. :)I stumbled upon this place because of Yelp, and my fiance's iphone. Service can be a little rushed, they often would forget to bring me my spicy mayo....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jamie j.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am a fan! Fresh sushi, pricing is what you would expect in Walnut Creek (about $25 a person with drinks) and the large hot sake is a steal (I think $11 for hot sake that is served in a tea pot!)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by LB W.

4.0 of 5 stars. It has taken me awhile to do a repeat visit but tonight traffic on S. 680 was a cluster so I decided take Main St. and stop off for some comfort food.And I have to up the stars cos the food is so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're looking for good Japanese food in the East Bay, run, do not walk, to Nama.They're donburi is spot-on in terms of flavor, and their bento are excellent as well! The presentation was also...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jim g.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like this restaurant. I've been to the location in SF for lunch a couple of times and really liked it. Its very friendly place with tasty food, and conveniently located. Its also very casual,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The staff here are friendly and welcoming. Service is prompt and courteous, and the sushi is really good as well. This is the best sushi restaurant I've found in or near Walnut Creek so far. We sat at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by andy m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Moving from the city, I think finding a good sushi restaurant here in the Pleasant Hill area has been the toughest. We tried probably 6-8 places until we found Nama and we've been here since. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Some of the best rolls I've ever tasted, they seem to do a pretty good job of getting people in and out quick so you don't have to wait long to eat. It does tend to get pretty loud in there but as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good sushi rolls, good sashimi, good sake. This is our default place when we go out to dinner.1 star under 5 because the place can get a little crowded during peak hours and I have eaten better...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Harry P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was my first time coming here and I will be back for sure.I started out with a miso soup and green salad. The miso soup was pretty good and hit the spot, however, the green salad was pretty bad....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome! The food is good and the prices are great, especially since Japanese food can be pricey. Everything there is fresh and it's a nice atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Oreo L.

4.0 of 5 stars. During my visit to Walnut Creek I have tried 5 different sushi restaurants, and this one by far is my favorite. Fresh sushi and great service, I would definitely come back if I am back in this area.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite sushi place in the old hood. They have great sashimi, & the all time best crunch crab roll. I have also had the bento box with Teriyaki chicken & many of their special rolls that always...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pouria Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you love dried-out fish, tasteless tea, and rushed servers then Nama Sushi is the place for you!I took an early lunch (as is my want) and headed to Nama. No lunch menu at Nama, dinner prices only....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great restaurant with wonderful staff, great portions, and wonderful good quaility fresh food.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here four times (lunch and dinner) and it has been consistently good. I've been to lots of sushi restaurants in the area (Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville and Walnut Creek) and I feel Nama...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nette Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here with a few friends. A very cute and cozy atmosphere in a nice neighborhood. I didn't know what to expect on our late night restaurant run, but I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rich O.

4.0 of 5 stars. So walking into the place the first thing i noticed was how openly spaced the seating was, so many sushi joints try to cram in as many seats as possible and that results in you either getting to know...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Janine F.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend who lives in the area took me here recently. The staff is super friendly. Perhaps a little too friendly, in that they literally asked us how we were doing and if we liked our food like every...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I usually don't like coming here on busy nights, and I soon remembered why upon arrival. We sat at the sushi bar and I could barely hear myself think. Its always a good thing to see a place busy, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dakotah W.

4.0 of 5 stars. They're often a little too busy for my liking (every seat is full most nights) and sometimes the waitstaff are impossible to catch. And last night when I went the woman took our order without writing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is bomb! Great decor and very caring and attentive staff. The food is also very good, definitely a place worth coming to again and again!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE NAMA!!! Nama is my favorite. I could eat there everyday. Even if you do not like sushi they have bento boxes and tempura vegetables and seafood. If you like sushi rolls you have to get the Ryan...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not quite sure what to think about Nama. The sushi rolls are excellent, especially the Philadelphia roll and the Lion King roll. Everything else that I've tried on the menu, however, is awful.The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Janeen G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good Japanese at a great price!
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Flippy F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have tried a ton of sushi places in the area, this is the only one I keep going back to. The ashley roll (yam, asparagus, cream cheese) is my favorite. The rolls, sushi, and cooked food are great....
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey P.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite thing about Nama Sushi is that is around the corner form my apartment--and the sushi is super! I'm not a very adventurous sushi eater--I stick to tuna, unagi, and fried crab rolls--but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Amazing!!! by Desirae Y. at InsiderPages

I found the sushi to be fresh and delicious. Creative presentation with the Chef's Special. Although the servers seemed extremely busy, the service was great. The crowd is very hip with cocktails to match!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheila F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am addicted to this place. Everything that I have tried I liked. I especially like the salmon teriyaki box and the love roll. The service is always friendly and attentive and if you like saba its...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good sushi comparable to the other sushi places in walnut creek like tokyo lobby, oishi, miraku or sushi grove. They do have more roll choices, some of which are really inspired and a much better...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went there for lunch several months back. I ordered the katsu lunch bento. The katsu was overcooked and dried. On top of that (literally) was this god awful katsu sauce. Tasted like ketchup and shoyu....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I always thought people moved to the East Bay to SAVE money, not spend more. So far in the world of sushi, its like seeking out real wasabi at a Sushi place, a myth. How is sushi twice the price...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patty W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nama Sushi used to be my very favorite sushi place in Walnut Creek. Then we found Yokoso Sushi. The sushi is quite good at both places -- both the more traditional sushi / sashimi and the OMG-type...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really think nama has the best sushi in the whole dub: a lot of other places have gone downhill lately. Easy parking, fresh fish in decent portions, and rolls aren't overly swamped with rice or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristi F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my kind of sushi place. A clean, small, funky spot. Here is my review from lunch today. Service- Great and attentive. Food- We had miso (great), edamame (cool, crisp, fresh), veggie tempura...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mia D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok so I went to this place, in the early morning (right when they opened) for a friend's birthday get together. We chose this place because it had great reviews and it was fairly close to my other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diem T.

3.0 of 5 stars. We were there about one year ago with our three years old son. Our son is a great toddler with decent table manners. We had ordered a noodle dish for him and asked for a knife to cut it into smaller...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here with a great friend of mine and we had three rolls. Kanpai roll, godzilla roll and the ryan roll. The ryan roll was too spicy, but my friend enjoyed it. The godzilla roll was just what I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alejandro R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here with my friend for lunch a few weeks back and I just forgot to yelp about it. So I walk up to the door and the first thing that I notice is that they very proudly display the "People Love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tori B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went there again in October '08 and it's still the same great sushi/sashimi place. Chef's are friendly and ON THE BALL, your order is served timely. Servers seemed to have calmed down and are doing...
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Yelp.com Review - by j g.

4.0 of 5 stars. It is in a spot I've ignored for years. Kept thinking a sushi place at an unattractive, very high car traffic intersection couldn't be any good. I was wrong. It's simple with sushi. it is very...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shelly M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm no sushi expert but the handful of times I've been here, I've liked the food and the raspberry sake (sue me, I like girly drinks.) I've also found it to be pretty reasonably priced. Six of us went...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Prince T.

4.0 of 5 stars. this place is pretty good.. i just moved in to an apartment complex in the neighborhood so me and my roomie decided to try it on our first week there.. their sushi was good and the prices are pretty...
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Yelp.com Review - by Delairen B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Having just moved to the Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill area we are just starting to explore the local restaurants. Tonight we were in the mood for some sushi and after checking out some reviews here,...
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Yelp.com Review - by eazflo o.

4.0 of 5 stars. yay yay a winner. nice roll selection, good non-fish options for non-seafood eaters, HUGE slices of sashimi, and the deluxe boxes come with salad, soup, clear noodles, tempura, pickles, rice and more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mrs F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Update: I've had take out two more times since the below review. Both times I upgraded to the Salmon Teriyaki Deluxe Box with California rolls for $18.35. It's a lot of VVG food. In fact, since...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt C.

4.0 of 5 stars. this sushi place is pretty damn good - the terriyaki chicken is great and it was like $7.50 and the chicken wasnt all soggy like it usually is, it was all grilled and crispy and delicious. i recommend...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ria S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I give Nama 4.5 stars. A friend and I went here for dinner on a Thursday night, and it must be a popular place because we managed to get the last open table. I was impressed with the menu, and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin N.

5.0 of 5 stars. In the name of quality sushi and a good time, I must defend Nama from the idiots of Yelp.The current rating is an accurate reflection of Nama. It is a great, small, family owned sushi spot. The rolls...
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Yelp.com Review - by James L.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first visit here with some friends who recommended it. I was not disappointed. Food was delicious and portions quite good. Bento box was definitely big and good value. Raw fish was very fresh....
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite sushi place, I have dined here over thirty times in the last several years. I think the service is good, the atmosphere good, the sushi is spectacular. It's consistently the best...
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Yelp.com Review - by phillip w.

4.0 of 5 stars. i like them cause they make their own Tamago and that it tastes very good, I dont really like places that dont make their own Tamago...well except for Shimos on Taraval lol...i mean seriously if you...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! Their rolls are very decently priced, always fresh, and the spicy rolls are the perfect amount of spicy. The bento boxes are good as well, but how come they don't come with miso...
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Yelp.com Review - by Smee mee G.

1.0 of 5 stars. I came here last night around 9:30 with a few friends to eat some rolls before watching Iron Man. We walked in and were seated. The waiter brought us our menus and we were ready to eat some sushi. We...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom H.

1.0 of 5 stars. Oh, hey guys. Well last night was a real trip. A few friends and I went to this sushi bar at about 9: 15. they sat us down but then told us that we needed to leave. What gives? they closed at 10 but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Pikachu P.

4.0 of 5 stars. We ordered several rolls: house special spicy (assorted fish), dragon roll, spicy scallop roll, house roll. We also ordered calamari for appetizer. My husband and I enjoy it. The rolls are pretty...
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Yelp.com Review - by Trinity X.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to work close by and went here for lunch once, it's been some time. It's not easy to leave a memorable impression, but Nama succeded with some fabulous and tasty rolls first time I went. It's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Curtis C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place for sushi fans, and also baseball fans because of their nice big screen plasma TV. On the right night, this little japanese palace can be an extremely entertaining because of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by craig c.

4.0 of 5 stars. the house roll was very good.the place gets a little hectic but overall very good rolls.as a comparison the rolls at the happy roll place were larger...either way not dissapointing.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. This is one of those places that I will come back to during my six-week stay in Pleasant Hill.Place is clean.Sushi chef's very friendly.Servers were nice.Prices are as expected for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Sushi anyone?

It appeared clean and service is fast. Prices are resonable. Had only eaten there on two occasions. Parking is a problem. After eating there I became very sick and ended up in the hospital for 6 days diagnosed...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place sucks. I read the reviews and had to try it for myself. First, the service is weak, they didn't set our table until after the sushi arrived. Second, the Tempura Roll was below par, it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ham S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten at Nama over 20 times over the past 3 years (all lunch) so would say that I have a pretty good understanding of the food here. t's a good sushi place - nothing special but definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mia s.

4.0 of 5 stars. You should consider two things before reading what I have to say about Nama.1) The upside to this review: Having worked within walking distance to this place for years, I have eaten lunch at Nama...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tad s.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been ordering the same stuff at sushi bars around the bay area for awhile. I'll always try an interesting spicy roll though. Anyway, the white tuna tataki here was some pretty massive slabs, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Hidden Sushi Gem

My friends and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Nama's. You'd never imagine that such a great sushi place is right around the corner, hidden from view. The restaurant is very simple and the staff is incredibly friendly. You...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I go out to eat, well.....to eat. I got pissed off paying a lot of money for sushi and leaving completely famished. If I wanted to gnaw my arm off I could stay home. Fortunately this place has...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shayna A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would say that my fiance and I are somewhat foodies and sushi snobs, but Nama Sushi won both our hearts. For my fiance any restaurant that has the vast majority of thier signature dishes in picture...
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Yelp.com Review - by Leah R.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's easy to not notice this place, but a good recommendation landed my boyfriend and I here last month and 2 more times since then.Great selection of rolls. My favorites being the Ashley, Chef's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was awesome. I've always driven by and my girlfriend always said let's check that place out. So finally we did! We thought it would be a good dive; but it turns out this place is nice!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by justin p.

2.0 of 5 stars. Well, there are a few redeeming factors and it does seem to have potential, but the negatives tonight just kept coming. For starters, there isn't anyone that greets you at the door - they have one of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm giving this place 3 stars because we actually like the sushi and for the most part have had good experiences. Recently tho it's been on a decline. We went there on a Thurs night and the place was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Zach T.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite sushi bar!!If I could get it on with a sushi bar, it would be this one. I've been going to Nama on a fairly regular basis for a few years now and over that period we have formed quite the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by alex r.

5.0 of 5 stars. my #1 favorite sushi bar in the area. probably eat there about once a month if I can swing it. great rolls: ashley, house special, and ryan roll. nigiri is good quality. service can be slow but only...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good quality sashimi and well constructed roll. Fish quality is good for a sushi restaurant but not exquisite like the highest end sushi restaurant. A good neighborhood sushi restaurant. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James J.

3.0 of 5 stars. went here for lunch with a co-worker. ordered the spicey tuna as an apetizer. decent, but i've had better in SF. for my meal, i ordered the salmon teriyaki bento box. the salmon was decent, but the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is really great. I've taken many different people here, including my boss, and they have all loved it! I highly recommend the Ryan Roll for those who like spicy sauce on their rolls....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've been ruined by the awesome sushi places on the Peninsula and the City. Sushi is decent but nothing to write home about. The vegetarian menu wasn't particularly extensive but I was able to find...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cute decor, efficient service, lots of choices of sushi, and decent flavors. The only disappointment was the rice, which, after eating rice in Japan, has been a common disappointment when I eat sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by P. G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was living in Walnut Creek when this place opened up, and it still is probably my favorite sushi restaurant of all time. Amazing selection of rolls, extremely fresh sushi, and very friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hopia M.

4.0 of 5 stars. What is it with Super White Tuna these days? I guess it's in season. The other week, we were at Damo's I saw it there. And today, at Nama, when I ordered sashimi lunch, there it was, looking white...
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Yelp.com Review - by William T.

5.0 of 5 stars. When you see a sushi chef in perfect attire, with a razor sharp knife he treats like a Samari sword, and the servers "trot" - you know the food to follow is going to be tops. That's how it is at this...
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Yelp.com Review - by James K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nama has great food all around and good service, I guess other people just like to complain. They carry Santa Barbara Uni and lots of exoctics on there specials list. If you just like California Rolls...
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Yelp.com Review - by H W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I thought I'd post a review since I am anti-sushi LOLMy guy and I come to Nama on a weekly basis. He gets the chicken udon, and I get the beef teriyaki box. We also get the shrimp & vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by luis ..

4.0 of 5 stars. Super yummy sushi and Japanese specialties are what you will find here. They have a healthy selection of various specialty rolls for those that are into them but also have a great selection of nigiri...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cary N.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is an overall great Sushi joint in this area. I've been a big fan almost since they opened. The quality of the food is consistantly good and the managment is very friendly and welcoming. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like Nama Sushi a LOT, it's owned by the same folks who brought us the wonderful I Heart Teriyaki. Their menu, although slightly different, is just about the same. They have a great teriyaki box...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie B.

2.0 of 5 stars. kind of gross. had some trouble eating the cherry blossom. something was off.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Z N.

5.0 of 5 stars. MMM, it's so good! Best teryaki chicken ever!
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Meranda B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am now an addict! I have been here three times now and each time I have really enjoyed everything I tasted. Their Spicy House Special Roll is fantastic and I recommend the Ryan Roll too. Now, if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by .. r y a n .. b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Any place that dotes on you the way this place does and while the restaurant is full is 5* right there. OK, so really this review has to be about the food as well, especially since we're talking sushi...
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Simple and fun sushi for the east bay...

Have been there several times and love it everytime. Chef always has a good special and the staff is real nice. Sake bombs are available to make it one of those nights if that's what you fancy (I sure as hell...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Aimee D.

4.0 of 5 stars. We found our new Sushi spot. Its clean, the service is quick and super friendly! There are so many rolls to choose from and we are still exploring the menu, trying something new every visit.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Margie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Ryan roll is pretty good... I'm craving sushi so badly right now I'm tempted to jump in the bay and bite into any fish that swims by. Insane cravings aside, this is a good sushi restaurant. Lots...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a little torn between 3 and 4 stars. It's a nice clean place. The rainbow roll was really smooth and pretty good, but not what I expected (a little heavy on avocado, and it had some shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer d.

5.0 of 5 stars. Can I just say "Ryan Rolls"? I love them. I am going to reiterate what the last reviewer said: "I am so happy we found a good sushi near our home". Sushi is one of our fav food to eat and I get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mari A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nama sushi is a great place to grab a cheap meal. Their spciy tuna seaweed salad is like nothing I've ever tasted before. Yuuummmy! Oh and their their special house roll is soooo good that I end up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Clara K.

2.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend ordered the salmon tsutsumi roll (salmon and avocado draped over CA roll, I believe), and two of the rolls contained discolored bits of salmon -- I'm talking like a dirty, greyish orange...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew S.

5.0 of 5 stars. We finally found a really great sushi place near our house. My wife and I ate here tonight and were both very pleased. When I was thinking of how to rate this restaurant, I was feeling like 4 1/2...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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Nama Sushi & Teriyaki by Kelly S. at InsiderPages

A classy & upscale dining for inexpensive prices. The design interior and ambience creates an uplifting mood for a casual dinner date or relaxing dress up meal with friends. Customers can watch chefs prepare...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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