My friend recommended this place for us to eat at while I was visiting. It was such a fun experience. We each got 5 different temaki rolls. I tried the toro and scallion, spicy tuna, yellowtail and scallion, salmon serrano, and the spicy lobster rolls. Everything was amazing! The server was very nice and helped us while ordering and the chefs prepared the temaki rolls in front of you! The corn ribs were delicious as well and the churros were great, though didn't have a super mochi texture feel. We were seated at the bar seating where you could see the chefs making the temaki rolls. We had a reservation and it came in handy as it got pretty busy when we were there for dinner time! Overall, would recommend -- a great place to try a variety of foods! read more

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Really delicious and creative temaki rolls. I especially enjoyed the crunchy rolls, which have delicate bits of puffed rice balls stuck to the nori. The spicy crab dynamite was very hot; just out of the broiler. Even the simple red crab California tasted very fresh and had a generous pile of snow crab on top. The Maitake truffle was the most unusual - almost meaty strips of mushroom with truffles. All the ones we tried were delicious and worth ordering again. We also enjoyed the seared shishito peppers with miso sauce, and the fresh crunchy pickled cucumber appetizers. It was fun to sit at the counter and watch the chefs working on your rolls. They timed it perfectly so everyone got a roll at the same time; and the seaweed was toasted nice and crunchy. We will definitely return to try more items on the menu! read more

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Had a really nice lunch here! I didn't have a reservation but it was a wednesday afternoon post blizzard and they had room for me at the bar. I was dining alone so I couldn't get any appetizers but they sounded amazing. I opted to pick my own 5 temaki, which I would recommend over their starter sets. It's pricier, but there are just some stand outs that economically they couldn't have in the discounted sets. I'm spoiled with amazing seafood living in Maine, and the quality was totally up to par. Completely disagree with any review that mentions subpar quality. So my chosen set included: tuna avocado, coconut shrimp, spicy lobster, sweet potato, and toro scallion. My favorites were the toro and scallion, and the fish was just perfect. It's a classic combo and executed so well. It was the last thing they served to me, which I preferred. Didn't even get a picture, I was so pumped to have it. #2 was the coconut shrimp, it was amazing. I was so thankful for it because being gluten free I never get to have it. Or maybe #2 was the sweet potato tempura, another thing I can never order. It was really good, all I can say. If given the opportunity I think I could clear like 10 of them. The others were super fresh and delicious as well. The spicy lobster had crunchy potato pieces on top that really made it. Also had a strawberry sting, which was, again, so yummy. I can't wait to come back. The woman making the sushi was really nice. My server was nice too, it's a pretty hands off wait experience. read more

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Pretty solid spot, pretty expensive for being upscale casual. They close at 9:30 on weekdays yet still seat past that, which is odd. The seating is very close- the girl next to me kept hitting me in the mouth with her ponytail. The people behind the counter were the best part of the service - they were quick, personable, and gave great recommendations. Our waiter was a bit slow for our drinks and a coke was like $4. We enjoyed the coconut shrimp roll, the scallop one, and the spicy tasting menu in general. Solid handrolls but they were definitely trying to upsell you a bit. Only one bathroom onsite with a line. read more

Great sushi spot. Cute decor. Would definitely recommend making a reservation because it's small and super popular. Even on week days. The tofu one was delicious. The Serrano salmon was my favorite. It's a bit expensive though. Also they have a B health rating which doesn't sit well with me for a sushi spot. Service was good. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and was able to get a spot at the sushi counter. By the time I ordered the restaurant had filled up! Very busy, and for good reason. I ordered the classic set of hand rolls. Each was made to order and spaced out. I loved them all, except for the California roll. I'm just not a fan of the crab, more of a personal preference. My favorite was the yellowtail scallion. Everything was really really delicious and what a welcoming atmosphere. read more

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A colleage had a jaw dropping reaction when he found out that I had not been to Nami Nori and after dining at this place I totally understand why . Very chic cute restaurant in the west village that serve open roll sushi at the bar .We had the mushroom dip with fresh truffles which was an exciting start to the diner. I ordered the vegan starter kit in wich the tofu chimichuri was my most favourite followed by the avacado and sweet potato .Each roll is served one at a time . For dessert I got the churros they were fluffy airy melt in the mouth. The flavour of the matcha cheesecake was " tooo buttery " for my liking. The service was excellant .Our server answered all of our questions and gave recommendations too. The help in the staff was very attentive too. I will be visiting this restaurant one too many times I am certain. read more

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I've never been to a strictly hand roll bar but I throughly enjoyed this experience! Everything was great! The chef was amazing and so kind and educational! The rolls were so good! Again something I haven't experienced before is creativity with hand rolls and Nami Nori executed beautifully! My ONLY drawback with this place is it's small and packed. It didn't ruin the experience by any means but keep that in mind. If you like your space then for sure reserve a table instead of being seated at the sushi counter! read more

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Small little joint in the West Village. I was excited to try this restaurant after all of the rave reviews and popular TikTok videos, but in the end it was all definitely overhyped. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made through their website. DRINKS - Strawberry Sting 4/5 - Matcharita 4/5 FOOD - Wasabi cucumber tataki: 5/5 Not sure how but this was one of my favorite items on the menu. It was so freshing and that hint if wasabi really set it off. - Furikake fries 2/5: Fries were semi soggy and very bland. TEMAKI *I went with the single selection because I didn't care for any of their sets. - Toro scallion 3/5 - Salmon serrano 2/5 - Spicy tuna 3/5 - Yellowtail scallion 3/5 - Uni 4/5: A little on the fishy side. As with most things in NY, be prepared to spend. Our bill costs about $200 plus for 2 people and even with sharing last handroll. read more

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Great food and ambiance, but service was lacking a lot. Right off the bat when we sat down, our server was a bit rude and condescending. After we ordered, one of my friends asked for a fork and knife since they had dental surgery recently and was met with a dismissive tone. We had to remind him 3 times for the fork and knife, and ended up asking another server before my friend finally got it. We also had to remind him for multiple individual orders (miso soup, green tea) that were forgotten. On to the good: the food! Everything we had was delicious! No misses. Loved the mushroom dip and all of the temaki. The wooden boards and seaweed boxes were very intuitive to use. I had been here several years ago, when they were serving each temaki seaweed individually plastic wrapped, so it was really nice to see this sustainable alternative! Overall would recommend for the food, but hopefully you get a better server than the one we had! read more

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Really happy with takeout dinner from here the other night although the rolls had a biit too much filling for my taste. All the seafood and veggies tasted super fresh and the hand-rolls were packaged impeccably. Each one was hand-wrapped and the order included instructions on how to remove the rolls from the wrap. Potato salad was booomb. Caviar service was super affordable and delicious alongside the airy crisps. Nothing really stood out and I didn't finish my BYO set because the portions were large but we enjoyed everything! read more

Nami Nori - incredible creme fraiche+chips for the caviar + BYO set + starter set - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Fresh, creative, and truly unique sushi. The hand rolls were perfectly crisp with high-quality fish and thoughtful flavor combinations you don't find everywhere. Every bite felt intentional and elevated -- such a fun and memorable dining experience. Would absolutely come back. We got the coconut shrimp, maitake, yellowtail, and mushroom dip:) read more

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Made a reservation for the bar with a group of 4 friends around 1pm. We were quickly seated, and the staff explained the menu and recommended some appetizers since it was our first time here. We all made our own 5 piece sets and shared a mushroom dip appetizer. Since we sat at the bar, the sets were presented to us one piece at a time at a steady pace. My favorite bites were the x.o. scallop and the toro scallion. I also had the yellow tail scallion, salmon serrano, and the tuna poke. All of them had a great balance of flavors. The fish was all fresh and melted in your mouth soft. The tanginess of the x.o. scallop and the spiciness of the salmon serrano help enhance the favor of the temaki without overtaking the main protein. I really enjoyed every bite, and found the full meal to be a light and satisfying lunch. read more

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I had a good impression from about 4 years ago, and revisiting this time for the #makefoodnotwastenyc campaign but also glad to find that they have a full vegan set available! The vegan rolls were good (allegedly much better than the normal set) but I did think it's too pricey for what it is and not enough surprise element. The kitchen seemed to be understaffed and hectic. It took a very long time for us to get each piece. Unlikely to go back again. read more

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My friends and I walked into Nami Nori and were so surprised to find that they could seat us immediately at the bar. Shortly after, there was a crazy line of people waiting. It got better because after ordering the Signature hand roll set and some wine, my friends and I were obsessing at how flavorful each hand roll was! And we also didn't think we would get full, but these 5 hand rolls and a few appetizers definitely did the trick!! The flavor profiles were also so different from one another, so it made the experience very interesting without negotiating quality. The restaurant looked fairly new, clean, and up to date. It was PACKED and lively with a variety of table seating, and seats at the bar. I'm from California but when I come back, please believe I'm going to Nami Nori!!! read more

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I haven't been to New York in years, but I know when I visit great food awaits. On this trip, my friend gave me several recommendations and we chose Nami Nori - a casual temaki bar that has locations in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. We started with the tempura misto, furikake fries, and the spicy tuna dip. For the temaki, you have your choice of choosing a set selection (signature, starter, or vegan) or you can create your own 5 piece temaki set from their selection. If you sit at the counter, the temaki will be presented individually. Since we were seated at a table, all five were presented at the same time and each temaki had plastic sleeves covering the nori until they were ready to be eaten. The temaki was great and my favorites were the spicy tuna and salmon serrano. Service was attentive and friendly and overall the restaurant had a great vibe. read more

Nami Nori is AMAZING. It's the perfect place to take your friends or family out for a nice dinner. Highly recommend their pick 5 Temaki option so you can try a little bit of everything. Their crab & salmon temakis were my absolute favorites. Their seafood quality is top notch and everything is perfectly seasoned. Their spicy tuna dip with rice chips was incredibly addicting as well. The service was lovely too! They are mindful and friendly. Overall, highly recommend Nami Nori to anyone. read more

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I had a great experience at Nami Nori a few days ago. I went on the weekend and highly recommend booking a reservation. Even for a weekend lunch, the restaurant was super packed. My friend and I ordered a variety of hand rolls with the stand outs being the Serrano salmon and the scallop hand rolls. Both of the rolls were packed with flavor and super flavorful. What kept me from giving Nami Nori 5 stars was a few things: 1. Service can be spotty at times. I totally get that the restaurant was packed but given that it is a smaller restaurant, I expected better service particularly at this price point. Who knows? Maybe this was just a one off. 2. Menu items weren't available. I loved my friend's Yuzu drink but found out that they were sold out of it. This was a bummer particularly since the restaurant recently opened when I arrived. 3. I have had better hand rolls at other NYC restaurants. These hand rolls weren't the best that I have had. I felt that the biggest challenge was that some of the hand rolls were too creative and took the flavor away from the fish. Overall, I still had a great experience at Nami Nori and would come back with friends. It just didn't cross my bar for a 5 star sushi spot. Maybe next time it'll be better. read more

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Great vibes and great service. You deff need a reservation. Highly recommend sitting at the bar over table. Food was super yummy! I'll deff be back. read more

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The coconut shrimp hand roll was amazing! If I could have had just multiple of those I would have, but unfortunately for me it came towards the end of my hand roll sequence so I was too full by that point. I also tried the crab and lobster hand rolls. They were okay, but paled in my opinion to the shrimp roll. Service was amazing, they were very attentive to when we were done with the current roll. They would also explain each roll as it was presented. At the end of the meal they served us with complimentary tea which was the perfect ending to a gluttonous lunch. I also appreciated that they had hooks on the wall for long coats, a small detail but it makes a big difference in my opinion for the comfort of the patrons. I'll be thinking about that shrimp roll until my next visit. read more

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Amazing customer service. I really wanted the signature set, but the waitress warned me about each item on the menu that contained my sesame allergy in it. She also confirmed if cross contamination would okay. She and the chef were so kind and caring for my allergies that they made accommodations to the signature set, even though they recommended that I get the other set to best work with my allergies. The tuna crunchy onion handroll substitute for the tuna poke handroll ended up being my favorite too! Loved how much protein there was snuck inside and the crunch from the onions and seaweed. Thank you all so much for being so caring, 5/5 stars! read more

Nami Nori is a place that specializes in hand roll sushi. I decided to try their signature set. Their signature set composes of 5 roll: tuna, scallop, coconut shrimp, salmon, and cucumber. To be honest for being their signature set, I was disappointed with this one. I felt like a lot of the toppings overpowered the protein, and the cucumber is kind of a throwaway roll. I felt it was especially true for the salmon. The salmon roll is usually my favorite sushi, but I felt like there was too much ginger. Out of the 5, my favorite was the coconut shrimp - which was a surprise! read more

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This was such an amazing restaurant and experience. I am vegetarian and for years I feel like there hasn't been a good Temaki spot that has yummy vegetarian options. When I saw the menu at Nami Nori I was so happy. Ambiance: It's such a gorgeous restaurant with a boho chic vibe. Great spot for dates or even small groups. We sat at the counter and I'm so happy we did that because it was a lot of fun watching the chefs make the temaki. Food: We got the furikake fries and crispy rice chips with the mushroom drip from the kitchen. The fries were okay. The mushroom dip was amazing! It was so unique and I loved the mix of flavors. The crispy rice chips perfectly complemented the dip. Temaki - we got the vegan set which comes with avocado "toast", eggplant, tofu chimichurri, sweet potato tempura, and cucumber black sesame. We also added on the mitake truffle and the summer special spicy tomato temaki. Every single one was delicious. I loved the crunchy texture on the avocado toast and wish we could have added that to some of our other temaki. My person favorite was the tofu chimichurri and the spicy tomato. I loved the kick in the spicy tomato. I highly recommend all of the vegan temakis. Service: Service was excellent. Everyone there was so kind and patient and answered all of our questions and we were both new to the concept. They offered really good suggestions and feedback. Everyone was quick to refill our water and wine glasses. Price: It's fairly reasonably priced for the experience, quality of food, portion size, and uniqueness. Note: They require/strongly prefer you order at least 5 Temaki's per person. Thankfully they were willing to adjust on this as I don't eat as much as my husband and we also wanted to try some of the appetizers. I do wish that we could order any amount when ordering a la carte. I highly recommend this spot and hope to come back soon. read more

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I've never really been a big sushi guy, but my girlfriend really wanted to try this place out. We sat at the counter and they have you pick out 5 sushi hand rolls each. Turns out, they're all very very good. I think my favorite was the coconut shrimp. The one that surprised me the most, however, was the salmon Serrano. It had a lot of kick and was really tasty. I think my least favorite of the group was the XO Scallop, but it was still tasty. If sushi is your thing, Nami Nori is a fun experience with a lot of different flavors and combinations to try. read more

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A great handroll spot in West Village! The star of the show were actually the appetizers though, specifically the mushroom dip. I wasn't sure what I was expecting but it was delicious! The handrolls were really flavorful - I got the starter set! My friend highly recommends the spicy crab dynamite handroll! read more

Nami Nori - Shishito peppers, braised bamboo shoots, mushroom dip - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious place for sushi, first time at this location but I have previously tried the Brooklyn location. I love a temaki hand roll and the flexibility of ordering as much or as little as you're hungry for. This location is super cute, there's some little tables outside for patio seating and a few tables inside as well as counter seating. We started with the Tempura Misto of calamari, shrimp, onion, and zucchini with a yuzu aioli and Calabrian chili. Their tempura is very good, I like the variety and it doesn't feel like the fry is too overly heavy. Of the five hand rolls I ordered, the most exciting or new flavor combos I found included the Fried Oyster Temaki with green garlic hollandaise and ume pickled onion, the Aka Ebi with the yuzu kosho soy, and the Spicy Lobster with butter poached tobiko, shiso, and crispy potato. Service is always efficient, friendly, the rolls come out in a timely manner so it's a great place to grab a quick lunch or dinner if you're on a time crunch. I also was able to make a reservation in advance, which made it extra easy. It's definitely a restaurant I will continue to keep in my rotation because I always have such a positive and delicious experience. read more

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Literally everything about this place was amazing. My friend and I went here on a whim after having seen the churros being handed to another table when we were passing on the street. Originally we were just going to get a drink and some churros but we ended up getting the spicy dip and selected our own Temaki. The spicy lobster is a must try. The service was fast and friendly. The food was also plated beautifully, which isn't a must for me, but always a plus. 10/10 would recommend read more

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Solo dined here and honestly, Nami Nori is one of my all-time favorite restaurants! I always make time to visit whenever I'm in NYC. It's the perfect spot for solo dining -- super welcoming vibe and easygoing atmosphere. If you take anything away from this review, you have to order the coconut shrimp and the everything smoked salmon hand rolls. Both had the perfect crunch and were so well-balanced with flavor. Honestly though, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Also, if you're looking for a cute date spot, this would be a great pick too -- cozy, stylish, and the food speaks for itself. read more

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Nami Nori had such fresh hand rolls! We started with one of their seasonal fall menu items and had the sweet potato and it was great. It was made with a really interested sauce that had a hint of wasabi in it. I had the signature set which came with 5 hand rolls and each piece was so fresh. My favorite was the coconut shrimp, but I also loved the lemon zest on the xo scallop. Vibes of this place was nice and they essentially make good use of the space and have two wide sushi bars with one other place for group seating. Service was also really kind here! read more

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Holden was an incredible server. He lead are amazing experience and we ordered some of his favorite menu items. I was apprehensive about the seating but we all fit comfortably and I'm 5,8 and a little thicker . We started out with one appetizer and decided to add another!we had a group of four and we all ate in unison with different orders. The chefs made sure we all had our salmon rolls at the same time although we ordered different types. This only elevated the service even more. Everything came warm and ready to be consumed. The rolls melted into your mouth like butter. My favorite roll was the spicy lobster a must have! A very close second is the scallop roll then coconut shrimp and salmon Serrano. The uni was a crowd favorite I tried it and it was very buttery but I could not get over I was eating a sea urchin so that may have impacted that being lower on my list. Also the sake flight was a nice addition to the meal and paired perfectly! read more

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Wanted to try this since a lot of our friends have been and were posting about it. It is definitely very aesthetic inside. We were able to sit at the bar and see them make the rolls in front of us which was nice as part of the experience. The ingredients were also fresh and they put an interesting twist on traditional hand rolls to make them have their own unique spin to it. The only downside is that the price is on the higher end for the amount you get. However overall really good! read more

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Very chic minimalist concept serving excellent temaki with an impressive following. Tables are difficult to get but there is worth trying. Enjoy good quality with excellent execution and attention to detail. Happy New Year!! read more

Nami Nori - Temaki - Caviar, Uni, Spicy Salmon & Tuna - 10/27/2024 - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered the starter set togo, $30 for 5 pieces, and felt like it was pretty average. The rice was a good texture, the fish was decent but equivalent to a high quality supermarket sushi. The flavor was a bit bland, nothing unique. I'd say try it if you want a cute handroll experience but for the sushi itself personally I'd pass. read more

Nami Nori - Starter set - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

We were able to secure a reservation (for a deposit) for a Tuesday at 5pm. It was their last available reservation for that day so I suppose we got lucky! The restaurant specializes in hand rolls that cost anywhere from $7-15 each. However, if you get one of their pre-selected sets (5 rolls), each roll comes out cheaper. But do keep in mind that you probably won't enjoy EVERY roll in the mix, but hopefully there will be some that are especially to your liking. I got the cheapest set which came with an assortment of Tina, salmon, and a California roll. I liked maybe 3/5 rolls, with the worst being the California roll. If I were to come again, I'd suggest ordering 4 rolls that you know you will enjoy rather than trying to save money with 5 rolls that are only suboptimal. The interior was cute and zen, bathroom was gorgeous. Honestly, I expected the food to taste better considering this is a Michelin restaurant. Not sure if I would recommend to tourists visiting the city, but a good experience overall. Ooh our favorite dish was actually the tempura appetizer! Would highly recommend read more

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Came here for lunch one Saturday and I loved it! The interior of the restaurant was bright, clean, and busy. And since the day that I came on was sunny, they opened up their patio and it was a great vibe to dine at for brunch. Service here was pretty quick and friendly. I got their spicy tuna dip and their signature temaki set. Everything was delicious. I loved their spicy tuna dip and it came with so much tuna (they had to give us more crackers to finish it). Each of the pieces in the temaki set was also delicious, and a favorite was the XO scallop and the cucumber black sesame (surprisingly). I would love to come back here some time and try their al carte menu! read more

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Ambiance was refreshing and beautiful. No one was overdressed for dinner. The food was so fresh, and the sets were well curated by the chef -- we had never been before, so we went with the pre-selected "sets" and that was a great idea for first-timers. Every flavor was special. Each piece was cradled in seaweed paper, like a taco. It tasted better than the traditional rolls, where the seaweed paper gets wet and slimy. They don't serve a new roll until you finish the current roll to insure the seaweed paper is still dry. We also had the spicy tuna starter -- delish! And to finish, they have lemon curd churos that were surprisingly good. They got a "wow" upon first bite. We also had their matcha cheesecake, which was also delicious. Will go again. read more

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I finally got to try Nami Nori!! and I was so satisfied with their good quality raw fish, and awesome selection of small bites. The server was super friendly and she kept checking on us if we need anything. Ambiance in general was great, though it was a bit crowded and noisy - so it was hard to talk. I would definitely come back when I visit ny again :) read more

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I absolutely love Nami Nori, these are my favorite hand rolls in the city. (I'm anti- Kazunori because why are half of their rolls filled with mayo??) Nami Nori, on the other hand, is so fresh and flavorful. I also appreciate that they have a bunch of vegan options, so even people who don't eat seafood can enjoy. I went on a Thursday night and it was pretty full. The place is pretty tight, but the ambiance is nice for dinner. Would recommend getting a reservation before coming here. We each ordered the strawberry soju cocktail and signature sets. The signature set comes with 5 rolls, and each one is so delicious. The set includes tuna poke, xo scallop, coconut shrimp, salmon Serrano, and cucumber black sesame. The standout is the coconut shrimp hand roll, it is so well balanced with sweet coconut and tangy green curry. I was debating ordering another one a la cart but ultimately was too full. I will definitely be going back! read more

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Wow what an amazing place to have dinner. A simple elegant restaurant that serves open hand rolls. First of all, making reservations was easy and the staff they was super informative. We made reservations on Friday at 9:30pm, but was able to sit right the way at 9:15pm arrival. The staff service was excellent and watch the chef made my food in front of me was amazing. The restaurant atmosphere felt great, the simple design made it so nice and easy to enter. Alright let's talk about the food, we started with Ocean Trout Sashimi, the orange ponzu really pairs well with the sashimi, also the mushroom dip was awesome, the rice chips was amazing and the dips is full of flavor. Then the Temaki, I ordered the signature set, and extra spicy lobster. Every single one of the temaki in the signature set were carefully designed. Tuna Poke, has some crispy with soy sauce. XO Scollop, has great lemon taste to enhance the flavor of scollop. The Coconut Shrimp, has strong curry flavor but not overpowering(my favorite). The salmon Serrano, it has great balance. The last one within the set was the Black Sesame Cucumber, came last which felt refresh after eating it. I wanted more about 5 Temaki, so I got spicy lobster, which is also full of flavor. This is a really great restaurant, I really like the signature set, a great restaurant always push you to try new flavors and ingredients, things that I might not like I willing to try because if great chef. Great Chef, Great, Staff, Great Atmosphere = great restaurant. read more

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The staff was very friendly, making conversation and answering questions about the food. The bar seating was very comfortable and spacious, even for bar seating. The Tempura Misto was the best and most flavorful tempura I've had, seasoned with a bit of chili for the slightest kick. The Temaki Starter Set kicked off with a simple California roll and ended strong with a unique tasting spicy tuna roll. read more

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