Loved going here. The whole experience is so intimate. Everyone there was so friendly and knowledgeable. The service was quick and they make your rolls right in front of you. For the food, everything was pretty much amazing. My favorite had to be the scallop hand rolls. I got it both ways, spicy and not. Both amazing!! Oh and I got several negitoro rolls. They were so addictive!! read more

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SOLID SUSHI SPOT. The flavors are so fresh and crisp. The quality is unbeatable. It took me too long to try this spot, but I'm so glad I did. I did order takeout for movie night, but even the takeout sushi was incredible! I am always nervous to try any new sushi spot since I'm allergic to fish, but they had ample seafood (non-fish) options and no cross-reaction. WHICH IS HUGE FOR ME!! I absolutely love sushi, but I'm so limited in my options. I am so so ecstatic to add Hando at the top of my sushi list! read more

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Didn't really meet my expectations - to be fair, I walked in expecting your typical hip sushi place. First off - the layout is only bar seating. Not the best for groups..but good for solo or just with 1 other person. As for the food, I was not a fan of the rolls. Mostly for the fact that I like my sushi cut up the traditional way. Here, they specialize in whole rolls you eat with your hands like a hot dog. It was good flavor-wise, but it felt like a weird blend between casual and sophisticated that didn't flow well with me. Really did not like eating the sushi like an egg roll. I didn't like how behind the bar you saw them making the rolls chipotle-style behind the counter (in the same way a person would prepare a burrito...no high quality sushi chef or preparation) You saw the rice maker out and everything - just didn't match the sophisticated, hip aura of the restaurant. Overall - I think this place is worth a visit with the right expectations. If you're looking for a hip drinks and apps place this is great...but for traditional upscale sushi experience I would not recommend. Seems like most people come here for the cocktails anyways. read more

Hando - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The service is excellent. But, the place is small. It's only bar seating, and they have a "speakeasy" bar next door that isn't hidden away at all. Lol.. overall, my experience was good because of the great service and food! read more

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Parking is pretty limited here; there are dedicated spots in two parallel rows but they are few and very very close together. Be careful when you're backing out as you'll have to do an 11-point-turn in order to avoid hitting any other vehicles especially if you have a larger car. The walls are all windows and it makes for a nice view in from the outside (not so much from the inside b/c all seats are facing towards the center of the restaurant). Once you enter, there is a host podium directly in front of you. Here is the slightly confusing part, they then tell you to walk down the hallway to your right and pick up a menu that's on the wall there then wait for the bartender to give you directions. I felt confused as to where I should stand or who the bartender (there were many people in the bar area) was to look to. Eventually someone caught my eye and waved me over to a seat. As people started to pile up I could tell they didn't know where the line should begin or end - I think a sign in this case would be useful; or maybe just actually utilize the host podium at the official waiting area? The restaurant is a giant square. One side of the square is the kitchen, the center is the bar where they make drinks but also where they set your food - the table you sit at is one long continuous square (well, 3 sides of it, one side is the kitchen). You sit on the outside perimeter of this square that is a bar/serving station facing inward. All the seats are bar stools; they are comfortable but without back support I have to wonder how well more elderly people will do in this restaurant. There are hooks underneath the table for your purses and such but I also wonder in the winter months what people are supposed to do with large coats or scarves and such as there's no chair to hang them on. Once you sit down on the table is a plate with a napkin and a set of chopsticks with a cute saying. On the raised portion of the table further in front towards the bar side of the table is a wooden sushi plate, and a small white sauce bowl with a tiny white pill that says 'towel'. They come around and pour hot water from a teapot onto the tiny white pill and it balloons up into a towel! What a cute novelty. The one odd thing is that the soy sauce bottles are intermittently placed so you have to share with others not in your party (although I suppose it would be hard to put one at every seat as well). When they bring out the hand rolls they place it on the wooden sushi plate and state which one it is. Salmon Handroll (salmon, sesame seeds, nikiri) Perfectly seasoned; not too much soy sauce. The salmon quality is excellent; tastes fresh and buttery. The handrolls are maybe 3x1" each and they are wrapped in the back so that filling does not fall out the back while eating. The nori is crisp and great quality as well so for the first bite is not too chewy and hard to bite into but when you get into the 2nd and 3rd bites the warmth of the rice has started to pour into the nori making it harder to bite cleanly, but such is the nature of handrolls. Blue Crab Handroll (blue crab mix, yuzu tobiko, micro-cilantro) This is a work of art. The blue crab is so SO fresh and the flavors really come through with the creamy sauce they've added to it. The yuzu and cilantro are in just the right very small quantities so that you get hints of interesting flavors are you bite in but it's not overpowering. Chips and Dip A strange combination of sesame seed paper chips and avocado dip. The sesame seed chips are very very hard, the actual sesame seeds themselves are even harder and when you accidentally bite directly onto the seeds can be almost painful. The avocado dip is very heavy and thick like a paste rather than a dip; the creme fraiche really doesn't come through. The other flavors like the cilantro and edamame don't really come through either; they might be served better by adding perhaps some cream cheese. The wasabi and ginger is supposed to be brought to you before you eat but they don't seem to be consistent with this; might have to come up with a better cue for when to bring it as I had to ask for mine. The portion of wasabi/ginger is pretty small I ate all of my wasabi haha. Overall it's a small cozy place; very modern and clean. After you eat they give you the ticket and you take it back up to the host podium to pay. read more

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Alright, so, can I say I was really disappointed? Ambience is great and the employees are nice but when it comes to the quality of the handrolls, I was not impressed. Wanted to try every handroll with my friend so we pretty much did. The crab handroll had pieces of shell in it. Scallop is also one of my favorites to get anywhere but when I bit into both, they were gritty and smelled and tasted fishy, which isn't normal. If someone asks me to come back, sorry but I have to say no. read more

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The food was exceptional. My top choices were the Vegetable Boa, yellowtail hand roll, and the Quiet Storm cocktail. The host and chef/servers at the sushi bar were very attentive. They even anticipated my needing a knife. Gurrrl! I felt welcomed the moment I walked in. The bar next door was another story. Kanpai Blub I was underwhelmed with the service provided by bartender Kira, who displayed a sense of self-importance and a pretentious demeanor, responding rudely and dismissively to our questions. That side of the establishment has the atmosphere of a singles bar, with loud music and dim lighting that lacks adequate illumination. read more

I didn't get to take photos because I was so hungry. I got the curry croquette, Brussels sprouts, gyoza, and hand rolls: spicy tuna, salmon and yellowtail. The food came out in a good pace. Service was very nice. Water was never empty. Not crowded at all. I cannot believe I'm saying this but the bathroom smelled nice. I went to a restaurant bathroom today and wished it smelled as nice as theirs. I will return with more people to try more. read more

The price is great for the taste and quality of the rolls. Service is quick and great too! I like to come here with my significant other when we want something quick & easy to eat--not to mention, to have some always tasty cocktails to pair it with. I'd have to say that the cocktails (the cocktail bar called the Kanpai Club is located within the restaurant, and also serves their cocktails within Hando) are the best in Houston! Not too sweet, perfectly balanced, unique flavors. My go to are the Umeboshi Margarita (so good!!) and the Tokyo Layover. But honestly, I think you cannot go wrong with all of their drinks. read more

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Located in the heights area, this place is an intimate sushi bar with seating that surrounds the chefs. They specialize in hand rolls and have other items which includes, sashimi and cook items. I recommend getting one of the hand roll sets as they are really affordable. The 3 piece set is $18, 4 piece set is $23, and 5 piece set is $28. I usually opt for the 5 piece hand roll set that includes spicy tuna, yellowtail, blue crab, fried oyster, and shrimp katsu. While I'm glad there's a list of carefully crafted cocktails, the food, compared to handies douzo is a bit underwhelming in my opinion. Overall, it's a great spot for date night, and I recommend it for all the hand roll lovers. read more

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I've came back to this place a few times now and it's actually great. They have a special every week and it's pretty fast service.

The cocktails are so amazing. The hand rolls and non hand rolls are delicious too. The vibe of this place + kaipan club is on point! read more

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I finally got to try Hando for the first time ever, and it did not disappoint at all! I definitely recommend getting any of the handokase's because it seems like a pretty good bang for your buck. I got the 4-piece handokase. I also ordered a yellowtail hand roll. I definitely recommend this one if you're a fan of yellowtail. I feel like all of the hand rolls here are very reasonably priced. I was just satisfied after eating all 5 of these rolls, but not super full. I probably could have ordered another 1 or 2 hand rolls. Their menu is very simple and straightforward. These are made fresh right in front of you, and I absolutely loved the flavor from the protein in each hand roll. The salmon, blue crab, and yellowtail were definitely my favorites. I wanted to savor each bite so bad. It all tasted so fresh and delicious. I also felt like the service here was really great and they brought out each hand roll to you in a very timely manner. This place is really great for either a casual date night or for catching up with a friend. I would absolutely love to come back to try out the other hand rolls! Just a fair warning that the parking lot is a little small/tight, but I was able to find parking when I came. read more

Went her one day for dinner. Such a small but cute place. Had a small wait...so I grabbed a drink next door at the bar and some appetizers. Once we got the sat...everything we ordered was delicious! It came out quickly. And I can't wait to go back again! read more

LOVED THIS PLACE! Came here on a Friday night and the wait was about 35 minutes (they don't take reservations womp). The place is pretty small but there is a bar connected to it where you can enjoy some nice cocktails while you wait. My boyfriend and I each got the 5 roll set and both of our favorites were the blue crab and shrimp katsu, although all the rolls we had were pretty fire. Make sure to ask for the spicy miso sauce on the side and thank me later. We also ordered some appetizers and our favorite was the beef skewers. The wagyu gyoza was slightly underwhelming and the portions of all the appetizers were pretty small. Overall, for the price and quality of the hand rolls, you cannot go wrong. I'll definitely be back once hot girl summer is over so these hand rolls don't turn into body rolls. read more

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Really cute place inside, all bar counter service seating. I liked the ambiance, and it was cool they had a separate cocktail bar. I thought the menu was on the limited side. I ordered a few things: - wagyu gyosa - not a fan, tasted like meatball - miso soup - really smoky flavor, a little overwhelming for traditional miso soup, loved the "foam" addition - salmon and spicy tuna roll - good - oyster roll - really yummy - shishito peppers - the aioli was good, needed a little seasoning on the peppers but was cooked perfect read more

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Went for lunch, wasn't busy at all. Came with party of 2. I got the the set of 5 hand rolls, the eggplant Kara-age and Brussel sprouts. The eggplant dish was so good I used the left over sauce to spruce up the Brussel sprouts. I also had their dinette special (but I forgot what fish they used) and an additional blue crab hand roll. I'm not of fan of spicy tuna so no comment on that one. I loved the blue crab hand roll and the shrimp tempura hand roll. The other fillers were also fried. My cousin ordered the 3 roll special with potato croquette. I liked their Japanese curry . Overall, I'd like to go back again in the future. read more

The skinny: Solid hand rolls, amazing drinks! The food/drink: The hand rolls are solid and fresh but compared to some of the other places I've been *cough*Handies*cough* there is no comparison. Seems to be just missing a little something in terms of flavor to really get it to the next level. I'm think if I had had it first I would have felt differently - but it was hard not to compare. Overall solid but did not blow me away. That being said the drinks were surprisingly great. Came here on a Saturday night as a quick stop and ended up spending almost all of our time here because the drinks and atmosphere was so great. They also have a small speakeasy-like bar next door that was the perfect place to continue the night. Some callouts for drinks were: Sweet Gin Music, Ginza Fizz, and everything's lychee keen. But honestly, everything our group got in terms of cocktails were amazing. A lot of the drinks also come served in super cute specialty fish glasses. Price/Value: $$$ Cocktails were actually pretty reasonably priced - the rolls like most sushi are a little on the higher side. Each hand roll probably has about 4 bites. Service/atmosphere: Location is on the smaller side with sushi bar seating so make sure you plan ahead so you can get in. Overall an intimate cool atmosphere with friendly knowledgable staff. Would I come back: I would come back for drinks but would probably skip out on the hand rolls in favor of another location. read more

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Went for Houston Restaurant Week, price was worth it compared to normal. Missing pictures of 2 more hand rolls, which was also included in the HRW deal. Good flavor pairings read more

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The one word to describe this place is Limited. Limited parking. Limited seats (seats about 20). Only bar seating. Limited menu. Limited drinks. No desserts. Not kid friendly, unless your child is old and tall enough to sit at the bar and eat with you, otherwise they will have to sit on your lap, as you try to eat. Small and very intimate space. You can't talk loud, the staff and other patrons will all hear your conversation. Nice and clean inside. Newly built. In the corner of a new building structure, the spaces next door are still empty. The rolls, brussel sprouts and dumplings we tried were good. If you're looking to chow down and leave the restaurant with a big full belly than skip this place but if you're looking for a light lunch or dinner, or a quick snack then this is your place. Over all I enjoyed it and will be back. read more

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I didn't have high expectations for Hando, but it was actually pretty good. Prices were ok, but I spent more than I intended. I probably wouldn't get some of the happy hour apps next time. They weren't bad, but the handrolls were a lot better. I didn't try the drinks, but they were pretty. I liked the little details they put into branding the plates and the complimentary castella at the end of the meal. The Kanpai club is also located inside of Hando to the left when you walk in and offer different items. Parking lot was small and you can eat pretty fast. The service was ok. They made me move a seat over to make room for another party, which was a little annoying but they did so politely. They have purse hooks. Overall, I enjoyed the food and will probably return. read more

I had a great experience here! Seating is a bit limited so you might want to go early to avoid the dinner crowd. They make the hand rolls in front of you and serve them as they're ready, so definitely a fun, intimate experience. Some noteworthy dishes: wagyu gyoza (really good!), soft shell crab hand roll (more expensive with good reason), and the steak N egg roll which was on the special menu at the time so might not be a regular item. The drinks are pretty strong in flavor, so order at your own risk. We ordered the Audacity and Tokyo Layover, both of which had a spicy kick that I didn't particularly enjoy. read more

great sushi bar with a speakeasy on the side of it that feels like a bar in japan. it's called the kanpai club. read more

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This place was great! Food is delicious and their cocktails look amazing. Came here for lunch and appreciated the other items they offer on the menu besides just hand rolls because I like a variety. Softshell crab hand roll was my favorite. I would love to come back here for dinner and try their cocktails :) read more

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If you're looking for a light meal but need it to be quality and quick. Hando is just the spot. Management seems to have hand selected their amazing team complementing their choice of menu selection is superb. Greeted by a friendly staff with a great sense of humor and everyone else is just as attentive too. The rolls may seem tiny but they'll fill you up nicely without a food coma for your next meeting. (I had 4 and it's enough for 1 person). I was there at 11am and parking was empty but was filled up as people are rushing in for hando lunch hour. Love the simple menu. I was rolling solo so this was hands down the best place for me too. read more

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I've been waiting a long time to try this place and I was super excited to come here with my friends. The service was great here. My friends and I were seated right away and we were able to park right in front of the restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. Our server was really nice and attentive. The handrolls were okay. Definitely had better. Came to try their lobster handroll but they unfortunately took that off the menu. The only thing that I liked was the ocean trout handroll. Their blue crab and scallop rolls weren't good at all. But that's because I'm comparing them to Kazunori in California. They also use way too much seaweed. I had to take some off the rolls. read more

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I love all the rolls I tried here, especially the unagi and the oysters! The salmon sashimi was okay but the handroll was impeccably crafted with fresh premium ingredients, it was just the perfect balanced of everything! unique concept, high quality food at affo price range: i would definitely come back here! read more

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Finally got to dine in! I went first thing on a weekday and got the lunch set with the oyster, shrimp katsu, and crab hand rolls and the croquettes for an appetizer. The service was great and everyone was helpful and pleasant but the food was definitely the highlight. The curry dip for the croquettes was flavorful and though fried they were amazingly light. All three hand rolls were perfectly prepared and needed no adjustments or doctoring. I can't decide which is better, the cut or hand rolls. Maybe I'll just alternate. read more

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Hando has an awesome concept. Its a simple menu and a simple setup. First come first serve. The seating are in front of your food preparation. Decided to come back for the holidays from Dallas. This was my first stop for dinner. The wait wasn't long, it goes by pretty fast. For the time being, you can probably pick up a menu and pick out what your stomach desires and be ready when seated. I tried 3 of the non sushi dishes which were the Spinach, Brussel sprouts and Shishito peppers. 1 being the best, I would say the Brussel sprouts, 2 Spinach and 3 Shishito peppers. The Brussel sprouts had a nice crisp and texture to it.. also the sauce was tasty! We also ordered the 5 pc off the top menu and then random handrolls. Mainly all were very good.... would not recommend the mushroom and the tofu hand roll. The mushroom had an extremely strong taste of mushroom smell. The tofu handroll was just simple and plain, nothing special. My favorite handroll of the night was the LOBSTER! So goooood! Must get!! Service was good! I love ginger... so I felt like I was annoying asking them for ginger every time. They also give VERY little amount of it. Will definitely come back. read more

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One of my favorites restaurants in Houston! It's an intimate 20ish seater restaurant that specializes in hand rolls. GREAT FOR A DATE NIGHT. The hand rolls are made-to-serve so that the nori is blissfully crispy with each bite. I like to get the 5-piece hand roll set to start and then order more food if I'm still hungry. For the price of the set you also essentially get a free hand roll. The cocktails menu is overwhelmingly interesting I had a hard time choosing but ultimately went with the Hando Clarified Milk Punch which came in a cute cat glass. They also offer take-out at a great price, $15-20/meal, which I've gotten before to take on a picnic and would recommend! Final pro tip: Hando doesn't take reservations so go for the happy hour from 3-6pm so you can be seated right away and start enjoying half off cocktails. read more

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Forever my favorite sushi spot! :) Service is delicate and paid incredible attention to detail. The little bread handed out at the end is always v sweet read more

Arrived with coworkers for lunch, it was my first time. The ambiance and setup i thought was really cool because it's a semi square table seating with only like 15 people at a time. The service is cool, there were 2 gentleman doing service and they were both really nice and the ladies were making the hand rolls, serving to you each time they've prepared your hand roll. I got the 3pc (salmon, spicy tuna, blue crab) and special of the day (Vietnamese something, I forgot full name of fish) hand rolls and they were so delicious, the blue crab was my favorite of the three. I love seaweed flavor and texture, perfect blend. The wagyu gyoza was so good! I'd definitely return again. My only issue is they didn't provide ginger and wasabi to everyone. I assumed they just didn't have it for whatever reason but it wasn't until I was done, a coworker pointed out that myself and another didn't have wasabi when they did. Small mistake it happens as the guys were super busy. read more

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We went for the 4 pcs Handokase, since we didn't really care for the shrimp katsu roll. Definitely added on salmon, yellowtail, and toro. The water service was super attentive and the rolls came out in a timely fashion. The fish quality is fine, but the salmon could have been fresher. One huge improvement could be temperature control. The strong AC culture in Houston can be too much for dinner. Once the roll gets to you, just eat it asap before the warmth dissipates. In other similar places, the seaweed would be toasted and crispy, the rice warmer, and the fish fresh and not too cold. read more

Hando - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Restaurant was very clean & cozy. Great place to go on a date! All the food was incredibly delicious, especially the spicy salmon & beef skewers. O'Neal (employee) was very attentive to my food allergy concerns & overall the service was awesome except for how slow some of the food came out, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Definitely coming back here! read more

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Such a cool concept! It's bar service. Definitely good for only 2 people deep IMO but do you! The drinks are really good too--I wish I could remember which one I had. It was tropical with a purple flower in it read more

We've been to Hando about a dozen times now. We love the quaint atmosphere, fresh sushi and refreshing cocktails- but yesterday was our most exceptional experience to date! We dined for Happy Hour (Relaxing Times at Hando). Upon arrival, we were greeted with smiling faces and welcoming staff (which isn't always the case). We ordered the three hand rolls. First up was the spicy tuna and it was so fresh (the freshest sushi we'd had at Hando to date) and bursting with spice Second, salmon and it was also the freshest tasting we'd had at Hando and the blue crab couldn't have been better! To drink, we always order The Audacity. The mezcal cocktail reminds us of when living in CDMX- SO GOOD m, smoky and refreshing! The only thing that I wish Hando had was better cell reception. We always ask if there's wifi available because it's a complete DEAD zone, no matter who your carrier is. But unfortunately, no wifi. Pro tip: Ask to sit nearest the door windows for best signal. All in all, 5 stars! If you're in Houston looking for delicious hand rolls and drool worthy mezcal cocktails, Hando is the place to be! read more

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Solid hand roll place + great service. Food is extremely fresh and I love that they bring the rolls out one at a time, ensuring the seaweed stays crisp. My favorite would have to be the scallop and the blue crab. I love yuzu and that happens to be in both of the aforementioned hand rolls. Four stars because I would like to see them offer unagi as an option as that's one of my personal favorites. Also, wish they had hot sake as well (they served it chilled only). They say one person eats about 4-5 rolls but we ate 8 each - this is without any other side dishes though so definitely factor that in. read more

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Dining in during Covid, fantastic! Hando has really stepped it up post quarantine, how you ask? Well, the nori was really soft and chewy before now it's crispy! Yay! Plexi glass all around, hand sani available at every seating station, mask required upon entering, contactless payment options. Cool playlist on a Sunday evening, everyone is working hard, limited guest can dine in meaning social distance everyone!!! There was like a total of 6 people including us! I felt great dining in, the menu is full on, and we also ordered from the to-go menu! I didn't realize this before but I have been eating healthier and paid attention to veggie options! They have cucumber hand rolls, mushroom and tofu! The only thing i didn't like was inside the shrimp katsu handroll, the katsu sauce taste too similarly to ketchup imo, but they can sub it out for spicy miso (upon your request). My dining partner felt like they gave us less fish now than they did in the beginning, but I still enjoyed the meal, and ordered like 7 HR per person. My notable favorites: -lobster -blue crab Enjoy my fellow yelpers! read more

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Hando is a very cool concept and a great place to go for a more intimate eating and talking environment. What's good: The hand rolls are delicious. There's pretty good variety and a couple different combos you can get for a better deal. It's very cool to be able to watch them make the food and drinks since the seats are all bar seats wrapping around the main working area. The drinks are also very interesting, which is good because you may be waiting a while in between bites. What's less good: You will probably be waiting a very long time, and the entire eating process is very slow. Because of the nature of the restaurant, it's difficult to get seated as a group or even a couple since you always have to wait for the right number of seats next to each other to open up. It's also a bit weird that the line wraps around the seats but there isn't really any room to go anywhere else. Additionally, since they go around and make each roll for each person one at a time, it takes quite a bit of time between each one. This really drags out the eating process, and you have no control over what you're eating and when unless you just wait a very long time to get them all. Overall I would only recommend this place if you're very interested in the experience of watching the rolls get made and you have a lot of time to kill. Otherwise, it doesn't really offer that much over other sushi restaurants. Everything they have is good, but I personally just don't like the dragged out dining experience. read more

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I don't usually write Yelp reviews but I couldn't help but express my love for this place. It was my boyfriend and I's first time here and it certainly would not be our last. All their cocktails are half off during happy hour so we took advantage of that and they did not disappoint. Our personal favorite is the Little Death! Presentation was on point with all their cute cups as well. They are planning to expand and open a lounge/waiting area next door for drinks and will open til 2:00am within the next month so we will definitely keep a lookout for that! We started off with the wagyu gyozas and then had the toro, spicy tuna, yellowtail, salmon, scallop, fried oyster and shrimp katsu roll. The fish was fresh, the rice texture and taste was perfect, the seaweed stayed crispy and each bite packed lots of flavors in each roll. The customer service was phenomenal. We were always checked up upon and you can tell by just talking to them how much passion and love they had for this place and the art of hand rolls. They take into account every detail and provide unique combinations that isn't your basic California roll you can get anywhere else. We love the transparency of this place as well as the chill vibes from the workers. Can't wait to come back when they open the lounge area next door! read more

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