Nama Sushi Bar - Bearden

5130 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
(865) 588-9811

Recent Reviews

Michael Walczak

Went there for 1/2 off sushi which was okay at best.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Becca Collins

We love going here for half price sushi nights! Literally cheaper than going to McDonald’s and so good!

Amy Wilson

Love Nama's!! Waitress was super nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chef Platter

Kaykay 1213

We got the chefs special rolls. They were amazing! This will be our new go to!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nikki Hopper

I love this place and their variety of sushi. The cucumber salad is also a favorite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Crunchy Shrimp Roll, bb

Ray Montalvo

Great Sushi, great staff, loved it!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crunchy Shrimp Roll

theresa nguyen

Place is small, clean, welcoming, and nice. The food is fantastic as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tempura Veggie Roll, Crunchy Shrimp Roll

Neela Baker

Love this place so much! Nama is my favorite sushi bar in Knox! Personally, the downtown location is my favorite for atmosphere, quality, and convience, but when I'm looking to go more causal and not have to have a wait for a table, then I'll come here!The sushi is pretty much the same anyway! The service is very friendly and we normally are served very quickly here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Edamame, Atlantic, Pizza Roll, Dragon

Eryn

Ordered Togo sushi on a Monday and a Thursday, 6 rolls total and all were super good. My favorite by far was the Atlantic - the raw salmon tasting amazing. And the chili sauce that came with it was top notch - I even asked for a side of it when I came back the next time (which the bartender was happy to add). And the portions were large - all my rolls came with at least 8 thick pieces and some came with more.Definitely packed on the BOGO nights but service was still relatively fast (call ahead) and checkout was easy. Lively atmosphere.Found parking immediately both times - lot in front and to side of building.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna, Atlantic, Tuna

Hillary Dewhirst

This has always been my go to for sushi in Knoxville. That said, there seems to have been a staff turnover recently and I am not impressed. I was charged an additional fee for an item listed on the menu that comes with the meal and told by a server that she couldn't remove the additional charge that came on my bill. I had to get a manager involved to assist. I was also told they were out of tamari (gluten free soy sauce) and then the manager found a full bottle in the back after I had finished my meal. Tighten up Nama or you will lose your loyal customers.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Deven Smith

Walked in to a half empty restaurant and was told all the open tables were reserved, so we sat at the bar, had to flag down a waitress after 10 minutes. Ordered our food and drinks right off the bat, another 10 minutes go by and our drinks show up and then our food. My girl ordered miso soup and it never came. After finishing our meal we asked for the check and then had to flag down another waiter and ask them for the check again. In total we spent $50 for 3 rolls, a Dr Pepper and a water. Food was ok but definitely not worth $50. Girlfriend said there was no toilet paper in the women’s bathroom and there were no hand towels in the men’s room.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Taylor Norton

Ordered one roll to go because my daughter wanted dinner. Was charged $2 solely for “to go packaging” never have I ever been to a restaurant where they charge you for packaging….That is absolutely insane. Also, why was it $17 for one small roll?? Don’t waste your time going to this restaurant it is severely overpriced for what you get. Was in a pinch for a roll, I’ll make sure to go somewhere else next time ?

Eric Baker

Chefs choice, worth the money, do it!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam Schmitt

This is the second time our family has eaten here. Kids love the rice bowls with steak or pork while mom and I enjoy our sushi rolls.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Yellowtail Sashimi, Cali Roll, Edamame, Atlantic, Nigiri Platter

Lisa Thiel

Food is always great. Service is very good!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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