This is the easiest five star review I've written in a while! Nohri is a small, but thoughtfully designed space. The menu is creative and fuses Japanese with Peruvian flavors and good god, it works well! The service was exceptional. Every staff member was genuine and engaging outside of order taking. I started with the salmon tiradito and omg, delicious. The passion fruit sauce was dotted with chili oil and the dish was spectacular. I also ordered a spicy salmon and a spicy tuna hand roll. Followed by another spicy tuna hand roll because the first one was just so good. I've already recommended this restaurant to others and I can't wait to come back! read more

Nohri - Spicy tuna hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Overall: not a horrible place. Nothing was bad but the wait was way too long for 4 chefs in the kitchen (it was an open bar seating style) and raw fish. We waited quite a bit to get only our 'hand rolls' when it was a half empty restaurant. Fun gimmick, would not go back or recommend to be quite honest. Don't get me wrong, the food is delicious and flavor was nothing to complain about. Boston just has a problem with these influencer-driven, aesthetically-viral restaurants that charge up the ass for a fine dining 'experience' carved out in a space that's meant to be casual. Nothing against the restaurant or the kind people that work there. There's simply better sushi spots in Boston. Food: They also call these "hand rolls" but they are not traditional Japanese temaki or anything remotely similar. In sushi terms, you're basically served a one-bite nigiri style item that they serve with a sheet of nori so you can make a "hand roll". Price: One nigiri-sized piece was on avg $10-12 and we had to stop by an Asian bakery after spending $130 here. Vs places like Umami Crudo which is at a similar price point for their tasting menu and actually fills you up. I would not personally consider this place fine dining even thought their prices were up there. It's very bar, casual-esque with uncomfortable bar stools and a cafe ambience. The best comparison I can make is that it's if BarTaco was a sushi restaurant and charged double. Pro: Chawanmushi was the definite highlight of the meal. Wait staff were very friendly. Our server was training but you wouldn't even have noticed. The second redeeming quality is they're right in the middle of Chinatown. Plenty of dimsum, bakeries, eateries, etc around so you won't leave the *area* hungry! Visit: 4/9/26 read more

LOVE this place! Japanese and Peruvian fusion is always good and this place executes well. I've already gone twice and by far my favorite dish is the spicy tuna handroll, the red pepper relish is amazing. You can really tell there's a lot of care among the staff with how they do service, prep, and cook. Every dish I've tried is really well balanced and ingredients are always fresh. They offer hand towels to wipe your hands clean before eating. For seats not at the bar, they deliver your handrolls with the nori sheets stacked separately so it never goes soggy, and I am obsessed with that level of care and detail! I can't wait to see how the menu continues to evolve and what the head chef will do next. For the first time in a long time, I'm really excited about a new spot in Boston. read more

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The name is a spin on nori (Japanese for seaweed), but as soon as you walk in, the Latin influence is immediately clear. The music is Latin, and many of the drinks and bites infuse Latin flavors to create a blended experience. I visited the day after Nohri's soft opening, which gave me a very early glimpse into how the restaurant was doing. I had considered the tasting menu, but instead decided to opt for the individual handrolls to customize my experience. I knew I wanted the toro, and the server suggested the spicy tuna roll "hands down" so I had to try it, even knowing that meant I'd have two tuna handrolls. I was expecting the turnaround to be pretty quick, but alas, it was about 45 minutes before I got my two-bite order. The staff were quite apologetic, and even brought me chawanmushi (foie gras and uni) on the house. Alas, I couldn't have it due to dietary restrictions (shellfish), which they unfortunately hadn't checked for. With plenty of time on my hands, I had ample opportunity to take note of the ambiance. The counter spots helpfully have hooks for coats or bags, and there are also hooks in the book for a small number of coats along the wall. I was delighted with the compressed "magic" towels that expand from a tablet to single-use wet wipes--it felt incredibly Japanese! While I've been to several handroll bars around town, Nohri was unique in its presentation of the handrolls themselves. The server came with a box holding the pieces of nori along with tongs to pick it up, the better to keep the nori dry before ready to be consumed. Then the neta (filling) was served on a separate wooden apparatus (check out the pictures!) with a sliding piece. You're meant to slide out the filling, place the nori around it, and then carefully remove the wooden piece before taking a bite. It was quite an interesting experience. I'm not familiar with this particular apparatus, and I expect it would have been helpful to other patrons as well to include guidance on using it--either on the back side of the menu, or verbal instruction when served. The other issue I unfortunately experienced is that the filling can, at times, be a bit lopsided and unstable. The staff that brought out my food came in with a little too much speed, and the neta fell off the wooden holder. So after a 45 minute wait, they had to re-make my order. While the tool lends itself to an interesting experience, it perhaps should have been served on a larger plate or dish. Between the two handrolls, I preferred the toro. The fish was finely ground, which imparted a creamy texture, and the overall flavors were quite traditional. On the other hand, the spicy tuna was a clear product of fusion. The corn nut and pepper are quintessentially Peruvian, which in my view overpowered the handroll itself. For what I got--both in terms of the quantity of the food and the very slow service--Nohri was certainly overpriced, and they didn't provide any sort of concession (that I could actually make use of) for the inconveniences. However, I assume that this can be largely attributed to simple growing pains as they get on their feet, so I wouldn't mind visiting again in the future once they're more established. read more

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Nohri, Boston... where do I even begin? Every single plate had me in a full blown love affair. That salmon with the Peruvian chili passion fruit sauce? Bright, punchy, and borderline addictive; I'm still thinking about it. And the uni handroll... the most seductive foam I've ever encountered, melting into that rich, briny perfection like it knew exactly what it was doing. But let's talk about that chawanmushi shall we, silky doesn't even begin to cover it. Add foie gras and uni and suddenly I'm questioning every other bite of food I've ever had. Unreal. And the nori (Nohri)? Perfectly crisp, the ultimate vehicle for delivering all that layered, umami packed goodness straight into my soul. Service was exceptional! Attentive without hovering, the kind that makes you feel like the entire experience was curated just for you. Every bite had me already craving the next. Nohri isn't just a meal, it's a full sensory seduction. Can't wait to visit them again and again and again... read more

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I was lucky enough to be able to try Nohri out during the soft open because I know this place is going to be booked out. I really love it when hand roll spots have sets and the hand rolls overall were very substantial making the price tag feel worth it. The food and service did feel premium and well suited for a special occasion meal. Food: The Peruvian fusion flavors mixed very well with the selected fish and created combinations I haven't tasted before! My favorite bites were the Scallop Tiradito, Spicy Salmon, and the Confit Halibut. The scallops were such a refreshing starter that highlighted the sweetness of scallops. The salmon had a great lingering heat and the confit halibut was a welcome warm bite. Service: The serving staff was attentive through the meal and the chefs were super friendly and personable. Everyone was very knowledgeable on the flavors and the prep of the dishes. Atmosphere: The small seating space and the open kitchen creates a more intimate dining experience and really made me trust that the chefs would serve up good food. read more

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Nice new-ish handroll spot in Chinatown where the ramen shop Ruckus used to be. They offer a 5 or 7 plate omakase which includes a cucumber salad, steamed egg and hand rolls. It's a small casual restaurant with tasty hand rolls served with brown rice and the nori served on the side in a box. The presentation was classy and chic, and the pricing wasn't bad. We got the recommended sake as well to go with the 7 course omakase and the rolls were delicious. Service was pretty good although our waiter was a bit busy, but she was very friendly. Would definitely come back! read more

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NOHRI was incredible. Every bite was bursting with flavor. It was bold, balanced, and perfectly executed. No complaints at all. The chawan mushi was the star and easily my favorite dish of the night..silky, savory, and unforgettable. Besides from that the must haves are the mushroom handroll, toro handroll and Nantucket bay scallops. If you love flavor-forward sushi, this new Chinatown spot is an absolute must. Highly recommend. read more

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We came right after work at 5:30 pm and the place was full very buzzy with happy diners. We got the last two seats. The transformed space is wonderful with plenty of bar seating. We ordered the larger tasting menu and several additional plates. The process of wrapping and eating was a novelty for us but it was fun. Most importantly each of the rolls were so unique and delicious- it was hard to decide. My husband fell in love with the triple sweet potato dish. Im thrilled to see a young talented chef open shop here. This wonderful addition to Chinatown. read more

Amazing handroll sushi spot with a Latin twist. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and the flavors were unique but really well balanced. You can tell they care about quality. Sorry no pics -- I inhaled everything that came out lol. The potatoes are such a unique twist and a must-try... don't sleep on them. After eating here, it's honestly hard to go to any other handroll spot. read more

If you're a fan of traditional handrolls, this may not be your cup of tea. All the handrolls I had were with brown rice. I'm open minded and wil not say that ruined the experience but this is more an fyi for everyone else. I believe a good texture and flavorful rice can add an extra dimension to handrolls. I ordered the chawanmushi, spicy salmon, Toro, halibut, and beef tartare. Dishes were flavorful, staff knowledgeable, but I wish was a bit more personable. Was expecting the more elevated and intricate dishes to be my favs but it was the spicy salmon I loved best. Great combination of bright flavors that helps it stand out from all other spicy salmons out there. Chawanmushi was silky, clean and indulgent, halibut had a great brown butter flavor but texture was a bit rough, Toro was forgettable, and the beef tartare had great presentation and an awesome jus + egg yolk. I was the first and only one in the restaurant and the coffee dusting was forgotten, added last second after the chef served it to me. Probably my second favorite of the night. I was the first and only one in and somehow I still had delays. This isn't a cash only place but somehow they had trouble taking my $100 bill (my bill with tip was 70). Don't do cash. I think there is some potential here and some minor tweaks needed. I'm not in a rush to come back but wouldn't mind giving them another try. read more

Amazing food and service! Everyone was very attentive. Damian was exceptional! Crab and salmon hand roll were sooo good! Will be returning very soon!!!! read more

Nohri is a fantastic addition to Chinatown. Super fresh fish, perfectly seasoned rice, and hand rolls made to order so everything tastes crisp and balanced. The space is modern and cozy, and the service is friendly and efficient. Simple, high-quality hand rolls done right. Highly recommend. read more