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Nami Nori announces October collaborations
October 1, 2020, 5:35.23 pm ET
Nami Nori - the Japanese restaurant in the West Village specializing in open temaki hand rolls from partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb - is launching a limited-time, chef collaboration temaki series in celebration of their one-year anniversary this October, as well as their catering arm, Nami Nori at Home.
The team met while working under chef Masa Takayama, the only three-star Michelin sushi chef in the country, and opened Nami Nori in October 2019. The restaurant has received two stars from The New York Times, and was highlighted as one of Robb Report's "10 Best New Restaurants in America" and Bloomberg's "Best Restaurant Dishes of 2019.” Alongside their signature open temaki, Nami Nori offers Japanese-inspired starters and snacks and a selection of sake, beer, wine and cocktails.
Photos: Nami Nori
In celebration of their first anniversary in the West Village (Oct 2nd), the Nami Nori team is partnering with notable industry friends to create four special temaki. Running through the month of October, limited quantities of the featured chefs' special temaki will be available each week. The temaki will be available exclusively at Nami Nori for dine-in and take-away, on the following dates:
10/5 - 10/11: Peekytoe Crab with Uni, Green Chili Emulsion and Kaffir Powder in a Krupuk Nori Shell with Cédric Vongerichten, Executive Chef and Co-owner of Wayan.
10/12 - 10/18: Honeynut Squash Tempura with Aji Dulce Pickled Pepper, Black Garlic and Scallion with Suzanne Cupps, Executive Chef of 232 Bleecker.
10/19 - 10/25: Scallop with Uni, Granny Smith Apple, Pickled Chilis and Mint with James Kent, Executive Chef of Crown Shy.
10/26 - 11/1: Spanish Octopus with Kimchi, Chorizo, Crispy Potato and Micro Cilantro with Junghyun ‘JP’ Park, Executive Chef and Owner of Atoboy and Atomix.
Additionally, Nami Nori is launching their catering arm, Nami Nori at Home which allows guests to enjoy Nami Nori’s “omotenashi” or “Japanese art of hospitality” in the comfort of their own home (up to 90 miles from NYC). The full food and beverage menu is available, in addition to seasonal specials. Strict COVID-19 safety precautions, including daily temperature chefs and increased sanitation practices, are in place.
Nami Nori’s chef collaboration temaki series runs from October 5th through November 1st, and will be available via dine-in [outdoor & indoor reservations are available on Resy], and takeaway [on the website].
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