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Nami Earns MICHELIN Guide Distinction in 2025 Florida Guide

Nami officially earned a highly coveted spot in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Florida. The news was announced last week during the MICHELIN Guide ceremony.

With MICHELIN-recommended restaurants Nami, BACÁN, and Lake Nona Wave Hotel’s One Key distinction, the Lake Nona area shapes Orlando’s evolving dining scene. This important milestone elevates Nami’s role in reshaping how modern Japanese cuisine is seen across Florida’s culinary scene.

Sami’s Culinary Director Freddy Money is celebrated by MICHELIN Guide across multiple cities including Atlanta for Atlas Restaurant and now Nami in Orlando. Executive Chef Jason Beliveau shapes Nami’s identity and personal identity at the restaurant’s Chef’s Counter.

“We’re incredibly proud to be recognized by MICHELIN,” said Greg Walker, president of Tavistock Restaurant Collection. “Our vision was to craft an experience that tells a story with every bite. Chef Freddy, Chef Jason and the entire team have poured their hearts into that vision, blending bold flavors and artistry in a truly exceptional style. We’re honored to see that commitment recognized in such a meaningful way.”
Nami was praised for “making a splash with its lofted ceilings and sexy vibe”. MICHELIN inspectors noted the restaurant’s balance of bold flavor, luxury, and playfulness. Inside its intimate, 67-seat dining room, Nami blends modern Japanese flavors with European technique and innovation. Guests can travel on a sensory journey through crafted small plates and shareable dishes of signature items like Lobster Donuts with matcha and cucumber salad with crispy chili and Miso-orange Chilean Seabass and Mushroom Donabe with ginger and truffle.
Nami’s exclusive 10-seat Chef’s Counter, available Thursdays through Saturdays, offers a curated tasting menu, presented in four waves. This immersive dining experience goes beyond Nami’s standard menu with a rare opportunity to explore bold flavors and global inspirations, carefully crafted by the chefs behind Nami’s rise.
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