Bomaki Navigli

Bomaki Navigli is a Japanese restaurant specialising in sushi, with a waterside position on the main Navigli canal in Milan. The setting makes it suitable for a meal that combines Japanese food with one of the city’s best-known canal areas. Outdoor seating is available, although the small metal chairs may feel less comfortable for a longer stay.

The menu includes several familiar sushi formats. Salmon nigiri has received particular praise, while the rolls are described as high quality. Poke bowls are also available, adding a bowl-based option alongside the sushi selection. The offering suits diners looking for Japanese food in different formats, from individual nigiri to rolls and mixed bowls.

Fried prawn dishes are among the starters associated with the restaurant. These include a plain breaded version and a tempura-style preparation with a light lemon mayonnaise coating. Drinks are also available, making the restaurant suitable for a meal that includes both food and beverages rather than sushi alone.

Bomaki Navigli has a moderate price level within the restaurant category. Its canal-side location and outdoor tables give it a more open setting than a purely indoor sushi restaurant, while the menu remains focused on Japanese dishes. The atmosphere is especially connected to the Navigli surroundings, where the canal forms part of the dining experience.

The restaurant can appeal to sushi diners seeking nigiri and rolls, as well as those who prefer poke bowls or cooked prawn starters. It also offers a practical choice for visitors exploring the Navigli area who want Japanese food close to the canal. As seating comfort can vary outdoors, the interior or a shorter al fresco meal may be preferable for guests who are sensitive to firm, compact chairs.

Bomaki Navigli is best approached as a casual Japanese restaurant with a canal-side setting, a menu built around sushi and related dishes, and enough variety to accommodate different preferences within that style of dining.