Nama Izakaya

About

Japanese izakaya in Knoxville with small plates meant for sharing, hand-shaken cocktails and sake in a dark, moody lounge.

Nama Izakaya is a Japanese lounge in Knoxville with a dark, moody setting.

It serves Japanese small plates meant for sharing, along with hand-shaken cocktails designed to pair perfectly with sake.

Known for

  • Japanese small plates for sharing
  • Hand-shaken cocktails
  • Dark, moody lounge

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Hours

Monday4 PM – 9 PM
Tuesday4 PM – 9 PM
Wednesday4 PM – 9 PM
Thursday4 PM – 9 PM
Friday4 PM – 10 PM
Saturday4 PM – 10 PM
Sunday4 PM – 9 PM

Location

141 S Gay St · Knoxville, Knoxville

Details

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