EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya

itadakimasu (phrase): Itadakimasu is a Japanese phrase that is said before eating a meal. It is used to show appreciation and respect for the ingredients that go into every meal. In Japanese culture, it is believed that respecting one’s surroundings brings harmony to the environment. During this difficult time especially, we are going to practice this belief in order to promote wellbeing in our community. ... We invite you to try our cuisine, made to order by our skilled chefs, and humbly believe that we serve the best quality tonkatsu and izakaya tapas you can taste in San Diego. Thank you very much for supporting EE NAMI and other small businesses. It is almost a miracle that we have been able to continue operating as a first-year restaurant, and it is all because of your help. Arigato gozaimasu.

Thank you very much for coming to EE NAMI during 2020. This was our first year of opening and we wouldn’t still be here without your support. We will be closed for the new year holiday and will return on Tuesday, Jan 5th. Please have a happy new year and hope to see you again in 2021!... 15()

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday! EE NAMI will be closed 12/24-12/25. We will also have special hours for New Years as follows: 12/31 lunch only, closed 1/1 - 1/4.

Our current take out menu with 15% off prices shown (discount in effect until 12/27). Also see our specials on our handwritten menu and our 30% off sake menu!

Thank you very much Tadokoro-san! It’s such an honor to receive complements from a Michelin-recognized world class chef!

LET’S SUPPORT EACH OTHER! | VOL. 2 15% off food, 30% off sake bottles Starting Tuesday 12/8, EE NAMI will be modifying its operations to follow the updated county restrictions. Although dine-in won’t be available, we will continue to offer take out and delivery for at least the next 3 weeks. ... In addition to our usual take out menu we will now offer special items depending on availability, so please check our Instagram stories or ask us when you call. Updated hours: Lunch 11-2pm Dinner 5-9pm (please note the change) Thank you for supporting EE NAMI and other small businesses, especially during this difficult time. Please stay safe and healthy

12/4 (Fri) craft sake night We are having multiple craft sake selections from local Japanese breweries! There will be sake specialists to lead you to find the sake you’d like. They will also teach you how to drink, how it’s made, and its history.... For dine-in customers, there will be free sake tasting as well. Come join our sake night to find your favorite sake!

shun (adjective): Shun is a Japanese word that refers to ingredients that are in season. EE NAMI strives to maintain a menu that features seasonal items, in a similar way that is done in Japan. One of our seasonal items is our deep-fried oysters. We also prepare and frequently update a variety of other seasonal offerings on our specials menu. ... We invite you to try our cuisine, made to order by our skilled chefs, and humbly believe that we serve the best quality tonkatsu and izakaya tapas you can taste in San Diego.

warai (noun): Warai is a Japanese word that means laughter. Osaka is famous for fostering positivity through warai. Laughter is essential, and we want everyone to have a good time while dining at EE NAMI.... Our izakaya (Japanese-style bar) menu has a variety of tapas that enhance your dining experience by pairing well with drinks. All of our selections are made to order in-house. We invite you to try our cuisine, made to order by our skilled chefs, and humbly believe that we serve the best quality tonkatsu and izakaya tapas you can taste in San Diego.

shiawase (noun): Shiawase is a Japanese word that means happiness. When dining at our restaurant, we truly hope you experience happiness surrounded by good company. ... Our scallops are imported from Hokkaido, Northern Japan. We only use sushi-grade scallops to maintain excellent quality. We invite you to try our cuisine, made to order by our skilled chefs, and humbly believe that we serve the best quality tonkatsu and izakaya tapas you can taste in San Diego.

SEPTEMBER PROMO! Roll The Dice continues! This time, you can roll the dice to win Japanese Craft Beer for just $0.10! We have chosen a selection of four KAWABA craft beers from Gunma, Japan. ... Swipe to see the rules

Introducing Awa Yuki, our special sake of the month! Awa Yuki is a sparkling sake that is lightly sweet with flavors of tropical fruits, banana cream, hazelnut, vanilla and honeycomb. It features floral, fruity and mellow rice aromas. Come dine in at our restaurant and try pairing Awa Yuki with our tapas!

yorokobi (noun): Yorokobi is a Japanese word meaning joy, delight, or pleasure. Our chefs try our best to provide yorokobi with our food for your special gatherings. ... During these difficult and uncertain times, we are thankful to be able to serve our customers on our patio and create joy. We invite you to try our cuisine, made to order by our skilled chefs, and humbly believe that we serve the best quality tonkatsu and izakaya tapas you can taste in San Diego.

AUGUST SPECIAL! EE NAMI presents: Roll the Dice for $1 Sake! ... Swipe to see the rules @ EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya

houjun (noun): Houjun is a Japanese word that refers to the mellow, rich, full-bodied flavor of alcohol. As an izakaya, we want our customers to have the opportunity to enjoy Japanese alcoholic beverages that enhance the dining experience.... Our alcohol varieties are imported from all over Japan and are carefully selected to pair well with the food we serve. Sake, sometimes referred to as rice wine, is made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. We invite you to try our cuisine, made to order by our skilled chefs, and humbly believe that we serve the best quality tonkatsu and izakaya tapas you can taste in San Diego. @ EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya

Our patio is open for dine-in! Please give us a call during business hours to make a reservation 858-246-6903 | Tues: 5:30-11pm | Wed-Sun: 11am-2pm, 5:30-11pm | Mon: Closed | Last call for food & drinks @ 10pm

kodawari (noun): Kodawari is a Japanese word that refers to a sincere, unwavering devotion to a craft. Our tonkatsu is made with natural Canadian black pork without any added artificial flavors, colorings, or preservatives.... Our pork is never frozen and each serving is sliced when ordered. Our panko (bread crumbs) is specially imported from Japan. We invite you to try our cuisine, made to order by our skilled chefs, and humbly believe that we serve the best quality tonkatsu and izakaya tapas you can taste in San Diego.

We are SOLD OUT! Restaurant will be closed until 6/16 at 5:30pm. Thank you!We are SOLD OUT! Restaurant will be closed until 6/16 at 5:30pm. Thank you!

EE NAMI is now open for restricted dine-in. Take out may periodically be paused based on dine-in volume. We will no longer offer delivery services such as Grubhub and DoorDash. We are grateful for the support we received while opening under rough conditions and we look forward to continue building our restaurant and its community!