The quality of the sushi was outstanding. It was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was on point and very attentive, and the restaurant itself has a really nice, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're looking for great sushi in East Rutherford! read more

The food and decor were wonderful, and our server Jayson was great! Would definitely go back

This new place was 10/10. The service was good too. The sushi was fresh and very good. It was a clean and unique spot. They should open up several locations in New Jersey. read more

We stopped into The Handroll House to try something new and decided to split the 3-roll option between the two of us. It was a great first experience, and we'll definitely be back. The sushi quality was excellent. Everything tasted fresh, clean, and well made. Julian and Ryan took care of us, and both were extremely polite, professional, and welcoming. The decor is simple, but done really well. It fits the concept nicely and gives the place a clean, comfortable feel. My only small gripe is that the stools were not the most comfortable, but that definitely would not stop me from coming back for more hand rolls soon. One suggestion I'd love to see is a little more flexibility with the roll sets. It would be great if guests could choose any 3, 4, 5, or 6 rolls at a preset price, instead of each set coming with specific rolls. Overall, excellent sushi, great service, and a really solid addition to the area. We're looking forward to coming back. read more

Finally got to try out this appt. It is super clean and modern inside, with only bar seats. I love the concept of specializing in handrolls, and their menu is simple and easy to pick from. I got the 5 roll set (spicy tuna, scallop, yellowtail, toro, shrimp) and the current yellowtail special. Everything was super fresh, and I love some of the textural elements they use in the handrolls to change it up. My favorite was the yuzu yellowtail special that had added crunch from the crispy onion and the citrus from the yuzu added a nice contrast. Jayson and the rest of the team were great hosts. I will be back! read more

So far, Handroll House has been one of my favorite meals of 2026 and I promise you that is not an exaggeration! My fiancé and I were feeling indecisive about dinner one Saturday night. In a world where last minute Saturday reservations are few and far between, I saw Handroll House had availability so we decided to give it a try on a whim. The entire restaurant is ~30 seats around a counter. Elevated vibes in a relaxed atmosphere. You place your order by selecting the items you want on a sheet of paper. This allows you to pace out your meal to your liking. I was so happy I made the reservation because there were several walk-ins waiting for seats. Our waiter, Jason, was excellent. He was very personable and gave us great recommendations throughout our meal. He really made us feel welcomed and made us want to come back to try the rest of the menu! The food itself was amazing. Extremely fresh and portions in my opinion were very generous. They did not skimp on the fish in the handrolls. I loved how the fish was not minced very finely but kept in larger chunks. It really elevated the flavor. We tried the 5 handroll set and ordered several other items to sample. The chili crunch cucumber salad is a must along with the specialty handrolls, especially the baked cod and chili-mango salmon. The spicy tuna is also a must - they add the house made chili crunch to this handroll which was a total game chnager. The real standout for us believe it or not was the chicken sandwich! It was piping hot and the chicken itself was so juicy and flavorful. IF you aren't a big sushi lover, this is the way to go. This was a really fun experience unlike anything else in the area. Take my advice and come with an appetite because you will want to try everything on the menu. I can't wait to visit again! read more

I was excited to try Handroll House because I've been seeing it all over social media lately. I was lucky enough to find parking right down the street and when my girlfriend and I walked in we were seated immediately. It's a very trendy spot with bar seating only and dim lighting. The food was very good, but I just don't think it's worth it to me. We started with the Chili Crunch Cucumber Salad and I actually enjoyed it a lot, but the serving size seemed rather small for it to be $12.50. The same goes for all of the hand rolls. I got the 6 roll set, Baked Crab, and Yuzu Yellowtail rolls for my girlfriend and I. It sounds like a lot of food, but it really isn't. The rolls are on the smaller side; we finished them off in 3-4 bites each. That's not to say we left hungry, but the bill came out to over $100 and we didn't even get any drinks. The fish was all fresh and some of the rolls had some really nice textures to them. I actually enjoyed the food, but for the price I just don't see myself dining here regularly. read more

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What a vibe! Nothing around town is like this (except Butterfish of course) Trendy, fun, delicious and one of a kind. It's an ocean blue bar service only, with hand rolls. With the same management as Butterfish in Rutherford, you know it's going to be good. Fish was fresh! Service was spot on and they even offer a delicious chicken sandwich if you don't eat seafood. read more

Handroll House - Salmon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

Ordered: Spicy Salmon Roll (~$14 BOGO) Spicy Japanese Yellowtail Roll (~$14 BOGO) Spicy Tuna Roll w Housemade Chili Crunch (~$15 BOGO) Aya's take: First of all, I'm in shock that Handroll House is NJ's first handroll bar ever! Second of all, I could not resist a good BOGO deal. Considering Handroll House is from the same team behind Butterfish (which I still look forward to trying), I knew I was in for a treat. All 3 rolls were incredibly delicious and satisfying! The rice is super seasoned and you can tell based on the color alone. I will say the rice is a bit stickier than other sushi spots and I'd probably go with light rice next time but nonetheless, very good! The salmon, yellowtail, and tuna were all super fresh. I like that the fish wasn't overly chopped. I still got chunks of fish making each bite more enjoyable and you just know what you're eating. I'm a sucker for good packaging and Handroll House nailed it! Classy black boxes, chopsticks, tiny soy sauce squeeze bottles, and of course ginger & wasabi. One suggestion would be to add dividers or try to include the soy sauce, ginger and wasabi inside the box already rather than on the side. I think it'll add to the aesthetic and convenience. If it wasn't for the BOGO deal, I probably wouldn't opt for ordering via UberEats considering the price markup compared to their website. Love that they had this deal going and hope they do that for their specialty rolls which I absolutely want to try! I'm confident they'll do well and can't wait to dine in for their handrolls. read more

Handroll House - B to T: Spicy Salmon Roll (~$14 BOGO), Spicy Japanese Yellowtail Roll (~$14 BOGO), Spicy Tuna Roll w Housemade Chili Crunch (~$15 BOGO) - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

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Great spot in Jersey if you're craving handrolls or sushi takeout! Dined here on a Saturday night and though it was pouring out, it was still pretty packed! The design of the bar is cute with the illuminated lights and the their logo plates. The staff were super friendly and accommodating as I had ordered a couple rolls to go after me and my friend finished our handrolls. They were never pushy or made us feel like we were taking too long. The quality of the fish was good but wish they stuffed the handrolls with a bit more fish. Overall, I would come back! read more

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NJ's first and only Handroll house exceeded expectations! All of the seafood was super fresh and each roll is prepared for you right in front of your eyes by their talented sushi chefs (shout out to Chef Julian). Kymani took the best care of us and we always know we're going to be treated well when Jojo is around! The restaurant is a big communal bar and is the perfect spot to dine with your date or a group. We highly recommend this new spot in North Jersey! Check out our full visit here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWt-om9DnwD/?igsh=Yjlhc2lpZXFlZGE1 read more

Handroll House - The Butter Bird - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

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THE BEST!! Finally we have a hand roll place in NJ! It's so fresh and delish! Theres no need to go to the city we have a classic authentic handroll place in NJ! The service is amazing and the roll are soooo good read more

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Visited on the 2nd day of opening! Met Jojo who welcomed us into the restaurant right at opening. He introduced us to the team and chefs and walked us through the menu. Danielle and Ryan took care of us during our lunch experience and were both fantastic, checking in on us after each handroll. We both ordered the 6 piece Handroll set for $42 which included the following: salmon, spicy tuna, spicy scallop, toro, lobster, and crab. They came out one at a time - the rice was perfectly seasoned and warm and the filling was fresh and flavorful. My favorite bites were the spicy tuna and spicy scallop. We also ordered a chili salmon mango Handroll with fresh sliced mango - absolutely delicious. We also took out a cooked eel and cream cheese roll which the chef prepared with nori and we took home to my mom. We spent about $120 for the two sets and two extra rolls. Everything was delicious. The team was warm and welcoming. Looking forward to coming back to try even more items! read more

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The atmosphere of Handroll House is like nothing else in the area. Lit up bar, chefs making handrolls right in front of you, it's so fun! They are using high quality fish and everything was super delish. I especially enjoyed the black miso cod. read more

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A very small and intimate dining experience. I loved the 6 course handroll tasting. this really made me a handroll lover. usually, i would skip them and go straight for sushi. TBH I already want to come back here and just to try some fresh japanese fish served so you can really appreciate the flavor and texture of the fish. every course was thought out and well prepared. The owner, who I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time, is such a positive light in a dark world. and only made my experience that much better. I am definitely going to be trying their first spot Butterfish asap now. read more

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Service is good. Ambiance is nice. The fish is too cold. I personally do not like the fish being too cold. I am sure why it has five stars.

I went today to try this place, I am not a raw sushi eater so I ordered the one's that were cooked. I must say this a different experience, the taste is superb. It's kind of a very fun place and vibe.Service is very good. I will return PS: the only thing you can bring as a byob is beer and just a couple of them. It's pricey and rolls are not big but they are very tasty. read more

Incredible experience! The one and only Handroll Bar in New Jersey. The nori was exceptionally crispy, the rice was perfectly cooked and the fish was so fresh and well seasoned. I sat at the bar (no table bar seats only) and loved watching the chefs hand each roll over the second it was finished. The lobster, spicy tuna, crispy eels and toro were standouts unbelievably fresh. Efficient service and a great vibe for a quick but high-end meal. Definitely recommend this new spot for your next meal if you're craving for Handrolls. Congrats to the Handroll House team, you did a fantastic job. 1000/10 read more

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Food was fresh and flavorful - we had Julian as our chef and he was great. The yuzu yellowtail was my standout, and my fiancé couldn't stop talking about the baked crab. The service was equally impressive. Kymani was friendly, attentive, and made us feel really welcome from start to finish. The space itself is clean, trendy, and has a great vibe overall. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

The best sushi around. Jojo and staff are simply amazing. I go every week. The sushi is so fresh and tasty.

Amazing experience and food. I believe this is the only handroll bar in NJ. The food was fresh and delicious and made right in front of you. The chicken sandwich was also delicious. read more

Went to Handroll House for 1st time on 5/7. Fish was very fresh and service was good. Atmosphere was very interesting with only blue glass bar for seating with uncomfortable metal stool. However, was disappointed when it came to what rolls I could get for special price (3 rolls $22). The selection included a spicy tuna roll, which I can't eat. In fact, all of the special grouping of roll offers include a spicy roll. I asked the waitress if I could replace the spicy roll with a plain tuna roll. She did check but told me no because they didn't have plain tuna available. Seems like all of the fish is diced up in advance and seasoned as needed for specific rolls. They didn't offer me an alternative to the spicy roll, which was annoying but since I wanted to try the place out, I ended up ordering 3 rolls ala carte, which cost me $10 more. In fact, any ala carte order of 3 rolls would have cost me more than $22. I did enjoy the rolls because the fish was very fresh as noted previously. But it drives me crazy when restaurants includes a spicy item in a selection and doesn't allow those of us who are sensitive to replace it. read more

The food was fresh and delicious. Service was excellent. 10/10 would recommend and I'm quite picky.

I recently visited Handroll House for lunch and had a pleasant experience overall. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and we were seated right away, which was a great start. The hand rolls were fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients, definitely the highlight of the meal. That said, the portions felt a bit small for the price, so I'd recommend not coming here too hungry. Overall, great service and tasty food, but just be aware that it can be a bit pricey for the amount you get. read more

We had an incredible time at the handroll house recently. The only thing better than the amazing ambience was the incredible food. Such an awesome experience that we look forward to having again very soon. read more

I was in there on Saturday for lunch, the place is absolutely beautiful. The food was great, love the handroll concept! My server Jayson was great, he explained the menu, gave me some great suggestions and we had amazing conversation! Also the owner and management came out to say hello and welcome! Everyone was super friendly! Can't wait to come back! read more

Was an amazing experience, the service was absolutely top notch, everyone was great and explained everything, that and the vibe of the place is like nothing I've experienced before. You're pulled in to the place. The food was insane, handrolls, made in front of you. The chef is a 2 Michelin star Chef, and it comes through in every aspect of this place. You absolutely have to try it. This will be a regular restaurant for us. read more

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If you want a kazu-nori experience in New Jersey, not a bad place to check out. The fish was fresh and very similar to kazu-nori. What fell short was the butter bird sandwich that costs 18.50, the chicken was dry and batter was soggy and it was not worth spending that much money on especially with the side of potato chips. They also need more variety in their side menu like adding miso soup or other apps to complement their hand rolls. read more

Handroll House is an absolute game changer. From the second you walk in, the energy is electric--high vibe, fast-paced, and dialed in. The entire concept is built around simplicity and execution, and they absolutely nail it. Sitting at the bar watching the chefs work is part of the experience. Each handroll is made right in front of you and handed over one at a time--hot rice, cool fish, perfectly crisp nori. You're meant to eat it immediately, and that attention to timing makes all the difference. Every bite is insanely fresh and balanced. The quality of the fish is top-tier, easily on par with some of the best spots in the city. Favorites were the spicy tuna, salmon, and scallop--each one better than the last. You can tell there's serious attention to detail behind everything coming out of that bar. Service is sharp, friendly, and efficient. The team knows how to keep things moving while still making you feel taken care of. It's not a place to sit around all night--it's in, experience it, and out--and honestly, that's what makes it so good. If you're looking for a unique, high-quality sushi experience without the formality, Handroll House is it. Easily one of the best new spots in Jersey. read more

Was fortunate to go to the soft opening yesterday. The restaurant is gorgeous, the staff incredibly friendly and professional and the hand rolls were the best I've ever had. A must try if you love sushi read more

Hand roll House is a fun and causal new sushi restaurant that provides attentive counter service. We ordered crab, shrimp and lobster rolls... they came out quickly and were delicious! For those who don't eat fish, there was a fried chicken sandwich on the menu which came out hot, crispy and fabulous. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Great for a casual and quality sushi night out! Would highly recommend ! read more

The Handroll house was outstanding. We went to the friends and family opening and were thrilled with the freshness and menu options. Everything we tried was the best. Freshest Fish! Our server Jayson was outstanding as well as the host and Sushi Chef. read more

The hand rolls are super fresh and tasty. The staff is attentive and wants to please. The manager JoJo could not be more pleasant. I only have praise for this new restaurant. I could not find anything that would take away from a 5 star rating. read more

The food was delicious and extremely fresh! The service was personable and quick. Chef Julian was amazing and offered great recommendations. Overall great vibes read more

prompt professional friendly--Jason was our excellent waiter, quiet environment, everything is delicious/fresh, made to your specifications, worth the $$$, parking in the back--THANK YOU FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE IN EVERY WAY!!!!!!!!!! read more