Nami Japanese Steak and Sushi Temple

They close at 2:30 for lunch and 2pm for hibachi… we walked in at 1:57pm and they greeted us super nicely didn’t fuss or make us feel bad for requesting hibachi seating.
The waitresses were kind and the guy who cooked for us was very polite too! He made conversation asked us how our day was going.. and didn’t seem bothered that we were there 15 before they closed. This was honestly one of the best experiences we’ve had with wait staff in a long time in general. Highly recommend!

This delightful restaurant sits right in the heart of downtown Temple. On weekdays for lunch, it is relatively quiet. A variety of seating is available for all sizes of groups. Up to ten people can sit at the hibachi grill. I had the lunch menu Teriyaki Salmon Bento, and it was amazing! The salmon was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the tempura was crispy, and the yum yum sauce added an extra zing of flavor. Teagan provided excellent service, checking on us regularly. Delicious! Highly recommend!

Service was nice, Hibachi was great and the sushi was awesome. We were very surprised how good the sushi was the PD roll was on point. We tried four different kinds they were all good.

Food was pretty good, the monster rolls were awesome, atmosphere was fun and chill, waitress was on point, and the hibachi chef was skilled and entertaining. I'll be back for sure.

We had a birthday dinner with a party of 6 at the hibachi grill. The chef was engaging and entertaining. The food is always flavorful and delicious. There was a "service charge" for having a party over 5.

The sushi was to die for. The best rolls I've had. The yakisoba was very flavorful. Needs more noodles, less vegetables. Was about 60% veggies. Please send noods!! <----(Noodles)

We were there last night for one of many birthday celebrations for my son. The Princess K roll was absolutely delicious! I’ve been searching for a rice-free sushi forever and finally found it! The hibachi lobster and salmon were also delicious. Our server was attentive and prompt. Thanks for a great dining experience! Merry Christmas!

NAMI has a great environment!! Love eating there and being there with friends.

You NEED to be UNDERSTANDING and PATIENT if it's the FIRST Friday of the month. They are HELLA BUSY!! Angel is the BOMB . COM!! Great manager. The staff works hard and great.

If there's an issue with the food the staff fixes it immediately. No need to leave a nasty review, they fix it and move on. I am always satisfied with the food. Been eating here for 10 years. Great staff and food.

Absolutely amazing food! I live in Virginia Beach, visiting family. Thinking about moving to the area. With all of the good sushi in our area had to make sure we could get some, definitely not disappointed! Cannot wait to go back!!

I'm from the NW Suburbs of Chicago and we love this Japanese Steak House by us. But when we go, it normally costs us over $200.00. When we left Nami, our bill before tip was $88.00. I told my wife that this might be the best $100.00 meal we've ever had. Best item of the night was the sashimi appetizer. Nine pieces, fresh, cut thick. Definitely will be dining there again.

Absolutely the BEST sushi around! I would travel hours to eat here.

Great lunch! Hibachi chef was personable and food was amazing!

Good food, tasted flame grilled, even the fried rice. Drinks were strong and 1 was enough!

Perfect atmosphere and fresh, delicious food. Daniel (the owner), it's extremely friendly and attentive. They have great drinks and a separate area for hibachi.

Such a hidden gem! Incredible sushi and a very creative sushi chef! Highly recommend!

I love this place! The staff were very patient and polite. Then the halloween decorations are very cute!!

We found Namis out in Belton. The food was good but the building was less than ideal (in rough shape) and you always left smelling like grease it was a bummer.

Then! Then we found there was one in Temple OMG what a difference. Every date night this is our spot. We have a server we adore, she knows us, our children, and our order down to the drinks. She laughs and jokes with my children and makes us just love the atmosphere.

I love the hibachi is separate from the sushi bar and tables. You don't leave smelling like grease. They have ample benches to wait on high volume days without being in the way.

Nine years into going, we love it more and more, and now, on 1st Fridays, half off monster rolls! It's amazing to get such wonderful cuisine on a family-friendly budget. ❤

Go for the hibachi and you'll never regret it. Each chef has their own style and flair, so no two experiences are the same. It's always fun and delicious.

Nami was as always amazing !! Everything was cooked to perfection, very tasty, well presented and our chef was spot on in every way. My sushi roll was awesome. Can not wait to go back !!!!!!!!!

There's is absolutely not a single negative about a Nami's experience. The food is outstanding, service is phenomenal, atmosphere is comfortable. Nami's is an all time favorite and special treat.

Since it's not listed below, let me just give a shout out to the Combo Fried Rice. 🤤🤤🤤 My friends and I literally start having cravings for it and the Monster Roll if it's been too long! One order of the rice and one monster roll is enough for a full meal for 3 adults with leftovers sometimes!!!