The restaurant was very cute and so was the food presentation once it was delivered to the table. We ordered the Crab Rangoon appetizer and my sister ordered Sushi and I ordered the Chicken Katsu; and they were all pretty good. But the service was not great. My sister's Sushi came out before our appetizer and she was finished eating before my cooked food even made it to the table. Also we asked for the check (cause we had to head to a movie) and they took so long I had to leave before the check came to get our movie tickets. Not sure if we'll check this place out again. read more

Had dinner here with my sons. It was ok. What we liked: - very friendly service - reasonable prices - the spicy pork bowl was tasty and plentiful - the tempura was not too greasy and had a nice variety of vegetables What could improve: - the sushi rolls came out suspiciously quickly and did not look or taste fresh - we kind of got forgotten after our dinner was delivered. I had to go find someone to bring us our bill read more

Rolls N Bowls - E. Uncle and RNB - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Don't be fooled by the reviews!! I am all for supporting business and don't generally post bad reviews unless it's really bad. I really don't understand how this restaurant can get 4.6 stars google and 4.1 on yelp. Apparently, it has been open for 10+ years and only has 230 reviews here. Does that make sense to you? Either they have very little customers or are paying to get reviews removed. I came here and tried their ramen and Chirashi bowl. They used INSTANT RAMEN for their noodles and shredded chicken pieces that were super bland. The bowl was $16. I don't even know what more to say to that. I can make instant ramen better at home. When I order ramen I am expecting the Japanese ramen, and they call themselves "authentic" Japanese food? The Chirashi bowl was meh. Some fish slices were ok, others didn't taste fresh or were cured weirdly. They used weird toppings like marinated mushrooms. I am a HUGE sushi lover and know the best places in Chicago, so this is extremely disappointing. It's almost like a joke. Still can't believe their average rating. Please, go somewhere better unless you are okay with paying premium price for 1 star food. read more

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Every time we walk into Rolls N Bowls we immediately feel welcome. The customer service is next level. After a rough day my husband and I love to go there for comfort food. It really is a lovely experience from service to food to atmosphere. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Incredible sushi rolls, best crab rangoon in all of Chicagoland, and BYOB! Highly recommend this Lincoln Square treasure. read more

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I came here with my friends and thought the food was pretty good. It was on the pricey side but pretty unique. There was a roll with mango on it, which I've never tried before. It was also a cozy spot. The one thing that annoyed me was that the waitress had her kid hanging around, and the kid had a cold and kept coughing in the open air, which is completely unhygienic in my opinion and unacceptable. If you have a sushi restaurant, you need to at least be masked so you don't spread illnesses to your customers. I'm pretty sure I got cold after coming here. read more

Rolls N Bowls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So it was Mother's Day and my son told me we could have dinner anywhere. I picked rolls and bowls, a neighborhood staple in Lincoln Square. Dining in for the first time in two years was a pleasure. They owner was so welcoming when we walked in. It's a laid back atmosphere where you can enjoy your dinner at your leisure, and what a delicious dinner! We started with California rolls, followed by shrimp and veggie tempura as appetizers (I should forward you the tempura was partially devoured before I remembered a picture!) Delicious miso soup followed. I had the chicken teriyaki plate, and my hubby had the spicy pork. We also had a beef bowl. Everything was delicious. The portions were generous (which is great for lunch the next day). They have a large takeout business. Always a great meal! read more

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Look how much sushi we got for like 30 something dollars. I forgot the name of this combination but it was phenomenal. The waitress was sweet and got slammed toward closing but handled well and was very efficient read more

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Overall: A surprising, yet amazing, casual Asian dining experience. The good: The food here was incredible, even though it's not doing anything out of the ordinary. I had a chicken teriyaki bowl and my girlfriend had the chicken udon, but both were flavor-packed and fulfilling. The teriyaki sauce was laid on thick to perfectly grilled chicken, and the udon broth was phenomenal along with the noodles within. And, it seems small, but the miso soup paired with the rice bowl was phenomenal. It shouldn't go without mention that our server was friendly and attentive as well. The not-so-good: We got "bubble tea", which was really just smoothies with tapioca in them (our waitress warned it wasn't really bubble tea). They weren't mentioned on the menu but they are available, but mine was unfortunately too watery (girlfriend's was perfect). Food/drinks: 9.5/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 9.5/10 read more

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I used to live closer to this great restaurant but had to move because of that handicap issue which is not related to this but well anyway this is a wonderful place owned and operated by a very special person who during COVID cut their Shop open for takeout and the owner was hustling so much she was both in the kitchen and delivering to keep rolls and bowls afloat. I love their food but I really love the lady (whose Name Escapes Me) who runs this great restaurant I would highly recommend Rolls and Bowls. My Best, Mac read more

Going on 1hr and 45mins...edit: 2hrs now and going edit: 2hrs and 15 mins for delivery and it's still not here...going to put in a call and see what they have to say. At this point it's pretty inexcusable. We only live half a mile away. For the prices they charge plus tax and tip it shouldn't take this long. I have no doubt the food will be soggy and cold if/when it does arrive. Haven't tried the food yet, but even if it's amazing I won't order from here again. What a shame. Edit: called and the person on the phone was very nice, but I got no explanation other than they were very sorry and are going to make me fresh food and deliver it. I appreciate them being polite about it. read more

Awful, awful, awful, and disgusting. I can't get over how bad every single thing I ordered was. Tempura tasted like it was fried the week before, frozen then refried. Gomae texture and taste was diarrhea. Crab ragoon was ok, but straight cream cheese. Ramen was the worst part. Noodles were so overcooked and cold, I couldn't pick them up with chopsticks, they were mush the second they entered my mouth. The broth smelled old and was unappealing in every aspect; taste, smell, appearance. That smell I can't get out of my head, it reminded me of the smell you get when you enter an old diner that's probably never been cleaned since it opened. A mixture of sewage, centuries oil/grease that builds up over stove tops and wet dog. The smell stuck around too, it was a silent but deadly type deal where it just lingers and sticks to the walls. I thought that I was overreacting due to being pregnant, but my husband confirmed all of my concerns. He can eat anything, he grew up with parents who couldn't cook so he was used to bad food and even he couldn't eat this garbage which really says a lot. The food we got was truly appalling and offensive and days later I'm still upset about it. What pisses me off the most is that I chose this place based off the positive reviews which couldn't be further from reality. read more

I order to go all the time and it has been my saving grace during CoVID. They are always so sweet and very prompt. I usually order for pickup later in the day and it's always ready right when I arrive. Best flavor combinations, really high quality fish...just the best. Covid precautions right now are that you wait in the vestibule and they place the food on a table near the entry. Very clean and wiped down. read more

Rolls N Bowls - Rainbow Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I started searching for new sushi places in Lincoln Square with Sushi Tokoro being temporarily closed for a long time and Rolls N Bowls is now my new favorite sushi place in Lincoln Square. I've ordered carryout two times here and I found the sushi to be great! Prices are competitive and the portion sizes are big, which make it a good bang for your buck unlike Miku Sushi down the street. The sushi is better quality than Sushi Tokoro, but Sushi Tokoro is still the best AYCE sushi joints I've had in the city. I'm a big fan of the nigiri plate, which I found to be very fresh and very filling. All of their rolls are super creative especially the Love Roll! My favorite rolls so far are the Love Roll and the Mexican Roll. The Mexican Roll was actually pretty spicy and I love spicy food. My second order from them was about 40 minutes late as the employees opened late, but they gave me free miso soup for the inconvenience. I haven't dined in as they are carryout only during the pandemic, but the place is BYOB and it looks super small. They probably only have about 6 tables and can maybe seat about 20 people. Service has been solid even with the long wait time and I look to order more sushi from them in the future. read more

Rolls N Bowls - Boston Roll, Love Roll, Nigiri Platter, and Spicy Tuna Roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Haven't eaten here in a while, so I stopped in today with my mother. I had the miso soup, the cucumber salad, the Boston roll, and the Miami roll. Everything was solid. No complaints. Prices are as expected for the neighborhood, the space is small and a little chaotic looking, and the menu offerings are creative. read more

Good service, very clean, fresh sushi, byob. Nice neighborhood place :) good selection of rolls, both simple and fancy.

We got food poisoning from Grubhub delivery because the restaurant does its own deliveries and has ONE person delivering everything. On a Friday night. What?? It took an hour and ten minutes to get there and the food was lukewarm when it arrived. The owner was rude as well when she showed up a full 35 minutes after the grubhub delivery estimate and tried to argue with me. Atrocious. read more

Downloaded yelp just to review this business. It was incredible. We ordered the Bulgogi (amazing), Miso soup, Spicy Ramen, and Arizona roll. The roll was so good we impulsively ordered a second. This is a family owned business and they were so kind and fun to talk to. Even though it was our first time, it felt like we were regulars. They told us that all of their sauces are homemade (except the soy sauce) and that they make them with allergens in mind so as to keep it as inclusive as possible. We're only in town for a couple of days but we will be back to try more of the sushi!! Thank you for the incredible food. read more

Rolls N Bowls - Bulgogi Plate, Spicy Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has great sushi and bowls, but it was not the main draw. We came because we were looking for a decent place to grab a bite while we waited 30 minutes for an order at a nearby business. During our search, we learned this was BYOB so we quickly decided to check it out. Once we arrived in front, we discovered parking is limited. For car babies like myself, this can be skittle nerve racking but I can assure you it's well worth it. read more

Rolls N Bowls - Spicy Garlic Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Pretty standard sushi place. I've eaten here a couple times and we've also ordered in for delivery twice as well. Their prices are reasonable and they have a variety of dishes. My husband doesn't always feel like having sushi, but I am always craving sushi and/or ramen. But they also have rice bowls too! Their ramen is decent. It's not necessarily comparable to some of the other ramen houses in Chicago but their noodles are good and it's affordable. read more

What an adorable little sushi place! Although they're definitely not a RAMEN place. Apparently bf's yelp gave him Rolls n bowls when I asked to find a ramen place closer than Wasabi...? How misleading! :( I did not get to have my ramen that night. They had some ramen items on the menu, but apparently one of them was just shin ramyun based on reviews? I couldn't risk trying the other ones. We had a decent meal anyhow though. I was excited about getting sushi, and they looked great! But my fish were fibrous and couldn't be chewed?! I've literally never had fish like that before. Like it was hard to chew them apart and swallow, which is the opposite of what I expected... Based on that I wouldn't considering coming here for sushi again. I did like the yakisoba and bf enjoyed his tempura udon. They were both pretty decent sized portions and very tasty. Silly me always thought yakisoba would taste just like chinese lo mein and would never measure up to my mom's, but the sauce is sweet/tangy/savory but not overwhelming... very interesting. I'll be getting it more often from now on at places I think! The staff was very nice. The decor is really cozy, and the place is pretty small, which makes the place very comforting. However, based on the fish I dunno if I'd come back again. There are plenty of mediocre sushi places that serve better fish than that... read more

Rolls N Bowls - My not so good fish, and bf's pretty good spider roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My daughter and I stopped in on a Wednesday evening for a quick bite, and only had about 40 minutes. I can't believe how fast our food came out and how fresh it was. Also, for about $50 we had leftovers for another meal. Great find. We will be back. read more

Loooooove Rolls N Bowls. The sushi has been delicious every time we've ordered (dine in and take out) I love the option to build your own sushi roll, my partner and I are hooked on ordering tempura broccoli maki. The staff is incredibly friendly. The last time we went they warned of a little wait time because of take out orders (we were the only people dining in) but the wait was normal for everything being made fresh and in house (they make all of their dressings and sauces in house too) Highly recommend. Also love that they're byob. read more

Rolls N Bowls - Tempura Vegetables Futo Maki Roll Arizona Roll Mango Bliss Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So I was sitting waiting for my takeout order when I look across to another table. While I'm looking I see a COCKROACH! it was a baby which means that there's probably more where that one came from. I don't know if I should tell them or still eat my food..... hopefully there's none on my food and smoothie.... Always be aware of your surroundings, you might find something that is not pleasing.. Zoom in on the napkin to see a cockroach. read more

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Lol The spicy ramen is basically "Nong Shim Instant Shin Ramyun"(spicy Korean instant noddle) which sell $1.29 at target. Well it marked $5.99 on the menu. Well, in their defense, they do add an egg to the noddle. Usually when you go to a Japanese restaurant, you would expect a fresh ramen instead of instant noddles. read more

Great easy sushi spot. I don't think I've ever gotten food there, always takeout, and it's still legit. My regular workhorse takeout.

really loved the sushi rolls I got here. Went here for my first time last week and I wanna go back asap! fresh, soft, very delicious and good flavor. They have a ton of options of rolls. Also, they have a lot of dishes. I'd suggest getting a combo roll which typically has 2-3 different rolls in it. Will definitely come back! Thanks for such great options and awesome food :) read more

Rolls N Bowls - California, spicy tuna, turtle roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For god so loved the world that he gave them Japan and Japanese food! E.T., spicy tuna and shiitake mushroom maki's. Ebi Tempura roll. I love this place. A loving husband and wife team that are holding it down and putting out great food during the pandemic. read more

Rolls N Bowls - Ebi Tempura roll. I love this place. A loving husband and wife team that are holding it down and putting out great food during the pandemic. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place!Clean and excellent service. The sushi and seaweed are out of this world!! Excellent food and Superb Staff. I highly recommend this place!! read more

I stopped by to get some takeout for dinner and walked in only because it had 4 stars on Yelp. Not sure how this place accumulated 4 stars...I was greeted by who I assumed was the owner who wasn't exactly the friendliest. I ordered the Miami and Boston rolls. The rolls were packed with rice but little substance. The Miami roll was supposed to have unagi, which I had maybe half a bite of total. The Boston roll was filled with imitation crab and lettuce...LETTUCE! Needless to say, I won't be back. read more

Rolls N Bowls - Miami roll on top and Boston roll on bottom - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We have lived in the neighborhood for a few years now, but have never tried this place. Tried it tonight and was beyond disappointed. Literally waited 30 min to get our volcano roll. When it came it had a soy-based sauce drizzled on top. It said NOTHING about this on the menu. I was upset because I have a soy allergy (which is usually fine at a sushi restaurant - I just tell them I am allergic and they leave soy off of anything that might have it on there), and I had told the waitress when we got our table that I had this allergy. SO we waited 30 min for a $17 roll that I can't eat because of an allergy I told our server about. I was upset, too, because we were one of only 3 tables in there, and our waitress was just hanging out up front most of the time, so it's not like she was "too busy" and forgot about my soy allergy. Anyways, by the time we got our role my kids were already done with their dinner AND dessert (yes, that's how long we waited), and my husband was hungry (plus it was his bday dinner!), so instead of sending the roll back and waiting 30 min for another one, my husband just ate it and then we paid our bill and left. What a poor experience. read more

It was my cousin's birthday the other night and we wanted to go somewhere good. You know, live it up a little - try something new. So what's the first thing we do? Go on Yelp and Rolls n Bowls came up in our queue. We decided to go with it because it has pretty good reviews on yelp, yielding roughly 4/5 stars, and we are always down for sushi. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and seated. I told the server, Gino, that it was my cousin's birthday and if he could do something for us (even though he told me they normally don't do anything). So then we proceeded to order and he was extremely considerate and attentive. When asked for recommendations, he provided us with real options tailored to our preference. It wasn't one of those generic "what are you in the mood for today" questions that lead you nowhere. After all of his recommendations and us scavenging through the menu, we decided to go with rolls and bowls and plates. For rolls, we ordered the Godzilla, caterpillar, dragon, and spicy emergency roll. We also ordered bulgogi beef plate, chicken and beef teriyaki plate, and garlic pork bowl. While the food was cooking, we got complimentary miso soup and we ordered appetizers: crab Rangoon and soft shell crab. Shortly after, the food came out and it was phenomenal. I was so impressed by the presentation, the flavors, and the serving size. Just simply amazing! And guess what? Gino brought out deep fried ice cream for the birthday girl. It was on the house too. What an awesome way to end the dinner! All in all I am very pleased by the food, the prices, the flavors, and most importantly the service. Definitely recommended! read more

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Word of warning: the only thing hotter than the Emergency maki at Rolls N Bowls is the scalding hot water that shoots out of the restroom sink with no warmup whatsoever. Wash your hands at your own risk. With other more outstanding choices closer to home, I probably wouldn't come back to Rolls N Bowls, but it was fine. Not great or terrible, just mediocre. That Emergency roll was fairly tasty, though nearly lethal. The calamari, however, is utterly flavorless. Just a little salt and pepper in the batter would make some difference. I did enjoy my shrimp yakisoba--some nice vegetables and a sweetish, gingery sauce. But with bare-bones interior and service and hit-or-miss food, there is nothing to entice me to return. read more

Roll me over another bowl cause I'm straight digging this spot!! Corny, right? I don't care!!! I went here for a tasting today (opens tomorrow). I was pleasantly surprised that their offerings were such good quality and tasty for the prices they have. You usually think, "Ah well, you get what you pay for" when it comes to low price sushi, but not here. I got more than what I paid for!! Well, um. . . yea, cause it was a tasting. HOWEVER, I've seen the prices and feel that when I pay tomorrow (yes, I'm going back tomorrow), I will have paid and gotten more than what I paid for. Haha! Yea, see. . I worked that one out. I've been wanting a Japanese spot that serves hot and cold Japanese food within a few blocks of where I live for years. I got my wish, however belated it's arrival may be. I liked so much and can't possibly eat it all in one sitting. What does that mean?? I have to go back often. And I will!! I want it to be my spot where everybody knows my name. And they're especially glad I came? And it will!! The marinated beef was the crowd-pleaser. It was tender and the flavor was perfect. I'm usually not a fan of nigiri sushi, I'm more of a maki girl, but I loved the tuna one. Such excellent tuna!! The maki rolls were fantastic. They use good nori; not too chewy or dry. The wasabi was potent. Sinus problems? Not anymore. I loved it. The ginger tasted really fresh. I don't know if they do the wasabi and ginger themselves, but they both taste like they do. The soy sauce was a little salty for my liking, but maybe they have a light version or will let me bring my own. It's a minor thing. Oh!! BYOB!!! Hell yea!! Tomorrow; Bulgogi bowl. Next; gyoza and udon. After that; R'n B, Sakura, Seahorse, and Emergency maki rolls. I'm taking it one day at a time, peeps. Rolls and Bolls! Let's go get some! read more

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I almost didn't want to review this place because I thought it was so good, and I don't want it to become crowded. Is that wrong? The rolls and nigiri tasted so fresh I thought the fish had just jumped out of the ocean minutes before serving. No BS. -Big fan of the Mexican Maki and Seared Tuna Tataki. -Sriracha available upon request for my Mexican Maki, BIG PLUS. -Tasty Tempura! -Great Prices. -Phenomenal customer service. -AND BYOB ! This is my new sushi spot. I can't comment on the Bowls, because I didn't try them yet. read more

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So 18 hours after I posted my initial review I was contacted by an owner asking if they can be of any assistance in coming back for a second go; contacted via Yelp. Read my first review to know what I am referring to. They wanted me to try them out again and leave with a nice taste in my mouth. Now some time later I feel propelled to write since I've received a second message from a different manager asking if they can get me to revisit the restaurant. That's cool. I like that they are on top of their social media. If you look at their reviews you can investigate a little and see that the owners / management make contact with those that have reviewed whether it be good or bad. Due to my schedule as of late, I haven't yet had the time to take a second go at it. In its place I'm bumping my initial review up a star. KUDOS to management. On the other hand, I'm just not sure there's enough pressing desire to take a second go. read more

Pretty good sushi here! This place was recommended by friends that were rolling up here after the Yelp Event in Pilsen. They called in for a reservation for 6 because the place is too small. We made it there and not only was it small, it was tiny as hell! When i say tiny, I mean a 90 pound girl having to squeeze past tables tiny. I think only 12-15 people can fit inside. They make up for its small stature with their good sushi and reasonable prices. We had two spicy tuna rolls, a spicy salmon roll, a piece of maguro and a piece of unagi which came out to $17.00. The spicy tuna was good and mad spicy. The service was great as there was a new guy waiting on us and he made sure he checked on us and showed us his great humor. If you are ever in the area and would like to get some great sushi without hurting your wallet, stop in this joint, but u may wanna call first. read more

Now I've driven by this local joint dozens of times and NEVER realized it was there. But that doesn't mean it should be overlooked. Flashy establishments like the dance club and karaoke bar across the street take away from the lackluster appearance of Rolls 'N Bowls. My initial impression of the restaurant was that it was small and that actually came into play while we dined, but we'll get to that. There are like six tables that can probably fit about 24 people. Phil greeted us and was super nice. He made small talk and offered suggestions about popular and his favorite items. We ordered a lot of food for four people. Here are a few things that I really liked: Seaweed salad: sweeter than some other place's salad Miami roll: something about mayo and unagi sauce =) Crunch roll: nothing like a crunchy roll Bulgogi bowl: marinated very well, had a sweet flavor Now my only problem with RNB is the size. I'm pretty flexible, and the night that we dined my party offered to move mid-meal for a party of 8. With there being only 6 tables, it's difficult to dine with larger parties. The food is fantastic. The service is stellar. The restaurant itself is runty. Parking is a pain. Like Governor Schwarzeneggar said in the Terminator series, "i'll be back." ***Tip*** -After 7PM, you can park across the street in the automotive shop's parking lot for free. -BYOB!! -Open until midnight! read more

Rolls N Bowls - godzilla roll staring into your soul - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I never jump quickly to write a bad review but today's lunch forced me to it - Spicy Beef Udon Soup .... what a mistake this watery substance was. Meat that I could not even chew and a watered down taste of the $.99 store purchased Chinese instant hot soup. Had to send it back and they still tried to charge me for the soup I couldn't eat because it was so bad. I asked to see the manager in order for it to be removed from my bill and the owner stated : "if it's not salty enough for you start cooking at home" and when I refused to pay Police was called. My jaw completely dropped when she accused me of being a racist trying to take an advantage of her just because she is Asian ! Unreal mind blowing experience. No wonder this place is empty. Left a $20 bill and walked out. Never again. If you like tasteless food and rude management that calls you names this is a place for you ! Edit due to the owner replying to my review: Food was send back to her kitchen not eaten and no one was screaming ;))))) You can believe what you want, just check my other reviews because I would never leave a bad one which would be not deserved. read more

Rolls N Bowls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hey hey hey this restaurant is pretty up to par with my favorite restaurant Matsuya, (rest in peace), which has been closed for some time now. On to the foooood! My favorite rolls from this place are hiroshima, tuna tatake, caterpillar, miami, and crunch roll. I like their chicken teriyaki and beef teriyaki combo plate. And the green tea ice cream sealed the deal baby! Just a few minor warnings.... Skip the tempura because their shrimps are he!!a tiny. Skip the salmon teriyaki, not enough flavor to it. Skip the spider roll, hardly any soft shell crab was in our roll but for some reason their Hiroshima roll had plenty! But seriously, the rolls that I named that were my favorites definitely made-up for the minor flaws :) . To sum up the restaurant......Service was excellent, thank goodness they recently expanded, actually pretty affordable, and it's byob. Kudos! read more