Nagomi - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The best sushi food I have ever eaten. The experience was magical, and I will never sushi the same

If you're fortunate enough to get a reservation at this restaurant it will be an unforgettable experience

Still one of the best dining experiences ever! If you haven't been, you need to experience the food artistry along with the excellent service and show experience with this epic duo giving you a night to remember!

I went once with friends and it was amazing. How can I get a reservation?!?!?!?!?

There is something to be said for high quality exquisite dining without the pretentiousness or stuffiness that so often tames the experience. The food is top notch. The service is top notch. The drinks are great and the atmosphere is light. Best compliment I can give is that I would definitely eat here again and encourage others too as well.

Top notch! Every bite was next level delicious. A perfectly done 2 man show 👏

Delicious food and great service

One of the best culinary experiences possible in New Orleans and US

Beautiful delicate fun experience!

Epic experience. The sushi/sake pairing was excellent and so was the presentation. Intimate setting and fun interactions with the others in our seating.

The best dining experience in New Orleans

IYKYK ...Eli and Kaz are world class and never disappoint ..getting a reservation is the trick.

Sushi is sushi. Right? Wrong, VERY wrong! I’m not sure if I want to talk about sushi, the experience, the atmosphere, or the laughs first, because all of it was beyond what I thought some sushi for dinner was going to be. So, this is how it goes . . . This remarkably thought out restaurant exceeded any “sushi” experience I’ve ever had. There are two gentlemen doing the entire thing. When you go, let them tell you their story, you’ll enjoy it. I’m almost sure I fell madly in love with Eli! Kaz is very mysterious and only speaks here and there. The sushi chef, Kaz, is so focused and intentional on his craft. I spent a large portion of the evening watching his hands gently create each guest’s plate. His movements were smooth and familiar and he never missed a beat. Eli, Eli, Eli … he was as indescribable as the food. The guy's spirit is infectious and, frankly, I felt like we were friends from the moment we got there. If you don’t adore these guys after an evening with them .. umm, you and I probably won’t really get along. I saw a post that used the word, ‘Joie de vivre’, as a description for them and I can’t think of a better way to encompass them! JOY! The room was full of joy. Being with my good friends and their family, sharing a casual evening filled my spirit. What an honor that people so full of life shared their night with me. The restaurant is one room that seats 12 guests. In fact, that’s all that’s in there for each reservation. There are reservations available at 6p or 8pm Wednesday - Saturday and, currently, they’re booked until the end of September; for good reason. I have thought about how to describe the food and well, I can’t. I don’t know what to say to impress upon you what you’ll experience when eating at Nagomi NOLA. You just have to do it. Frankly, in my mind, this place is how all my meals should be. The fish was so fresh, the ingredients as well, and the thought and detail that went into the pairing of the items was and is something I don’t know how to do. Eli explains, in detail, each dish as you receive it and as you’re eating you can find each thing individually and collectively. I don’t think I have the proper words in my arsenal to give justice to my evening … I would, however, encourage you to have one of your own. This place got it right!

One of the best meals of my entire life. Absurdly delicious.

Chef Kaz and Elijah are an amazing experience. The purist foodie will be amazed by chef's food and the showmanship that Elijah brings to the table completes the experience

This is by far the best restaurant I have ever been to in New orleans. I had the pleasure of sitting in front of chef while he prepared his dishes, and the precision and care that he put into his work was like watching Jordan in his prime. The food and personality of the two heading up that restaurant will make the place a staple in the city for years to come.

The best dining experience of the decade, if not my life. Eli is an EXCEPTIONAL host and front of house and the food was to die for..⁸

Fantastic duo. The food was exceptional and the service was the same.

You ask them? They got it. Fresh sushi, good sake.

A celebratory evening in the Bywater at Nagomi! May the Sake be with you as you move through the evening of theatrical sushi cuisine. A whimsical adventure through the chefs mind. Come in, sit back and enjoy the show.

Amazing experience! Nothing else like it in New Orleans for sushi.

Explosion of flavors!! Party in your mouth!!!

Gotta love this place. We had such an amazing time. We went with 4 couples and brought our little baby boy. He got alot of attention as almost everything we ate. They made a mini version of it for my 1 years old. So beautifully handcrafted. Now mind you I don't eat fish. Well... I ate everything that was served and it didn't taste fishy. I been that person that just never liked fish until now. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Out of this world. We had so many bottle of liquor down to they even compliment us one on the house. This is one experience I will never forget and it was very personal. Will absolutely be back and recommend this to others.

Best sushi that I've ever had!!!! 😘

By far the best sushi in New Orleans! That Ora King Salmon is insane....

This place is a hidden gem. From start to end , the experience was phenomenal. Great reception by the host and the chef. They both make sure you feel comfortable and have everything you need to make the experience unique. Every plate we tasted had different flavors and got better as they come. To summarize, they were an explosion of flavors that I highly recommend you try. Definitely going back ! Thank you

So far above my expectations. Every single time they never fail to wow me. I love this place.

Koz and Eli are the dream team and make a Wednesday night extra special! Reserve you table now and you will not regret it.

Superb Omakase. Every bite was amazing and it just got better and better with each piece.

A sublime experience worth the wait and the investment. A perfectly paced journey into how amazing the exploration of Japanese food can be. The imagination and creativity of the chef knows no bounds. You will be delighted if you happen to land one of the coveted limited seats at this gem.

The absolute best sushi experience that I have ever had... The presentation was beautiful, food was beyond amazing, and the normal intimate setting was more so because of city restrictions. Seating very limited due to COVID. Overall experience was outstanding! Ready to go back.

This is the highest quality sushi you can find in Nola and the best, most personal experience you can have as well. Get on the list and go!

Muy buena la comida, me gusto bastante, el chef tiene un excelente sazon y se nota que en cada plato le pone empeño a el plato de comida del cliente para que quede satisfecho sin duda una de las mejores comidas que eh probado

This is easily the best meal I've had in New Orleans in a while, definitely on par with Saint Germain (for those in the know). My favorite part about the whole process was that they gave 2 pieces of sushi for each fish/course, which lets you process it and the flavors first and then go back for more to sit back and enjoy them. It was so good people were literally licking the plates clean. The price to amount of food given was also a great deal, and Kaz and Elijah are fantastic hosts and very skilled at their craft. Once you enter you feel like your transported to NYC/SF - until you hear the price - which is incredibly reasonable, especially for what you get. Beautiful place, beautiful food, beautiful people - my only regret is not making 2 reservations for this month; I won't make the same mistake again. Thank you to Kaz and Elijah for an incredible meal, Nagomi is such an amazing addition to the New Orleans food scene!

The best sushi in town! Kaz's food is always so special and enjoyable. Nagomi's 12 seat bar and omakaze style service is a unique experience. The intimate setting creates an almost family/friends dinner feeling. It's easy to start a conversation with a neighbor following each dish, aided by the quick wit of front-of-house man, Eli. Watching chef Kaz prepare each dish and the care he puts into every piece is a delight. Almost as delightful as eating it! The price is SUPER reasonable for a 8-9 course meal; great for a special night out AND casual repeat visits.

Each dish was thoughtful and delicious. I appreciated the explanation of the ingredients as the dish was presented. Having everyone seated and served at the same time provides a nice shared experience for everyone in the establishment.

"WOW" is the first word that comes to mind when describing the dining experience Kaz and Eli have provided at Nagomi. Located in the historic Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, Nagomi stands as the only Omakase style restaurant in the city, offering a new genre of dining typically reserved for only the largest metropolitan areas or Japan. Omakase roughly translates to "I entrust that you will serve me yummy things at your discretion", and you are no doubt in expert hands with Kaz. His fusion style of sushi dished out over the multi-course dinner reflects a level of passion, perfection of craft, and attention to detail that I have not experienced in my many years of culinary adventurism. All of this served within a restaurant personally designed by Kaz with the same thoughtfulness that he applies to his sushi. Equally a part of the experience at Nagomi, you will have another master of his craft in Eli serving you from start to finish. He is methodical in his execution, yet has a charm and liveliness that makes you want to stay for just one more bottle of sake. I should mention here that they do also have a generous assortment of sake from which to choose or be recommended. Overall the dining experience is absolutely a must for anyone living in New Orleans or anyone visiting who enjoys sushi or trying something new. I am truly happy to have this gem right here in my hometown. Be warned though - after the last course has been served and your evening is nearing its end, you will be left with some entanglement of emotions. I'd compare it to summiting the peak of a mountain, and then having to take those steps back down to reality.