True flavor from Osaka, Western Japan
EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya combines two Japanese elements: โtonkatsu,โ which means โpork cutlet,โ and โizakaya,โ which is a common restaurant style that serves tapas with alcoholic drinks.
Ee nami (pronounced "eh-nah-meโ) means โgood waveโ in Kansai-ben, the dialect of Japanese that is spoken by Osaka natives.
Family roots
The tonkatsu of EE NAMI mirrors the style of Tonkatsu Tsurukame, a renowned restaurant located in the suburbs of Osaka, Japan. Tonkatsu Tsurukame has been operated by the Tano family for over 30 years.
In this photo, EE NAMIโs owner Jumon (center) is pictured with his father Hiroshi (left) and his brother-in-law Hiroki (right) in front of Tonkatsu Tsurukame in 2018.
Japanese authenticity in San Diego, California
Turning dreams into reality, Jumon permanently moved to San Diego in 2019 and opened EE NAMI alongside chef Teru Yanoshita in 2020.
Welcome to our community
Jumon has always envisioned that his restaurant would create an atmosphere for locals to enjoy time after time. EE NAMI is honored that you will be a part of our community as we continue to grow.
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