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    Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 28th St

    4.3 (74 reviews)
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    Alexandria R.

    My husband was drawn in by the $32 5 roll combo at Temakase, and honestly, it felt almost too good to be true... and unfortunately, it kind of was. Food: 2.5/5 At first glance, the deal seems solid, but once the food came out, it became clear where the compromise was. The rolls were heavily rice-forward--easily 50-75% rice--with only a small amount of fish. I ordered a scallop roll with honey mustard and tobiko, but I could barely taste the scallop at all, which made the combination feel confusing and not very intentional. The tuna rolls were also disappointing, as the fish didn't feel like clean cuts but more like a mixed or mashed texture. By the third roll, I was already over the meal. It's one of those situations where you finish it because you paid for it, not because you're enjoying it. Service: 3.5/5 The space itself is very chic and aesthetically pleasing, and the staff were fine overall. Nothing particularly stood out--neither amazing nor bad--but everything moved along smoothly. Vibe: 3.5/5 The restaurant is undeniably cute and stylish, which makes it appealing at first. However, the setup isn't the most practical--there wasn't really a convenient place to store coats, which made things a bit uncomfortable. It's a small detail, but it did impact the overall experience. All in all, For two people, the total came out to about $97 after tip, which didn't feel worth it given the quality. While I can see why the price point attracts people, there are definitely better sushi options in the city for the same (or slightly higher) price. Personally, I wouldn't go back.

    Spicy Tuna Roll
    Chloe L.

    No wait for dinner on Sunday evening! Intimate bar ambiance, they make the rolls to order in front of you. Choice of Hungry set (4 rolls) or Starving set (5 rolls). Hungry set was not very filling but got a good taste of everything! Recommend the crispy rice. Complimentary miso soup was mildly sweet, liked this a lot. Portions are small for the price but great service.

    Miso soup
    Addy B.

    Set pricing and pretty quick service. Options here are I could eat- 3 hand rolls for $20.00 and Hungry- 4 hand rolls for $26.00. You can also do à la carte rolls they range from $7.00 to $11.00 and there are speciality rolls and crispy rice too. I find the rolls quite filling. My favorite is the blue crab. You have the option of getting classic or spicy.

    Alexander B.

    Beautiful restaurant with relaxing atmosphere, quick service, and most importantly all the hand rolls were delicious!

    Blue Crab Hand roll
    Patrick K.

    This is a solid hand roll place with good deals (20$ 3 hand rolls) and crispy rice options (comes with 2 pieces). The interior is nice and clean. The staff were very attentive and helpful. I had a shrimp, blue crab, a5 wagyu hand roll and a salmon crispy rice.

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    Sandra L.

    3.5/5. Objectively tasty 4/5, but compared to Kazunori, I wouldnt come back. Yes, there's no line but it's more expensive. The 3 set roll is the same price but tip is not included here which adds a hefty amount to the final bill compared to kazunori. I saw reviews mention that tip was included so I came in with that assumption, but I was given the tip screen at the end when I paid the bill and of course, I don't want to not tip when i'm supposed to so I did a standard 20%, but it's unclear to me where everyone else is getting the impression that tip is included. If that is the case, they should not present the tip screen or make it clear that it is included. Taste wise, yummy but i personally think kazunori fish and rice taste better.

    Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
    Safia S.

    Had a light dinner here last night. The interior is a long counter seating in a sleek minimalist interior. I like how the menu is arranged for both a La carte and also pre-selected rolls based on hunger level. I also appreciate that they have 2 different over arching flavor profiles to choose from for your menu selection (a mild one and s spicy one). The spicy tuna crispy rice was great. I also like the scallop hand roll. Everything I had tasted fresh. The chef and servers were also great.

    Toro Scallion Roll
    Soo L.

    Alright, skip the kazunori line and noise to come dine at Temakase. Temakase provides way more portion sizes and the restaurant is much cleaner and newer. I got the 6 piece hangry set with the caviar classic rice and it was DELICIOUS. Every piece was good and different. I love that they have a spicy option !!!

    Damian X.

    A pleasant sushi spot with creative touches. Food (4/5) - Quality fish with interesting twists like yuzu scallop and truffle crab. Good overall, though the fish quality seems a notch below Kazunori that's down the block. Value (4/5) - $32 for five rolls - slighty more expansive than Kazunori. Service (4/5) - Friendly but slower-paced, with notable waits between rolls even on a Tuesday evening.

    Caroline W.

    Got takeout from here and overall thought it was pretty good for sushi It is more of fusion style but my personal preference is more traditional sushi so it wasn't my favorite, however can see why it can be good for lots of others and would recommend it if you enjoy a more fusion style Can't comment on the service or restaurant vibe since did a takeout order, but thought it was a great option for a to go meal. The box was super aesthetic and cute looking too!

    Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
    Sarah L.

    Visited here for lunch. Was able to walk in easily as there were plenty of seats. I ordered the spicy tuna crispy rice and the hungry handroll set. The crispy rice was a little bit of a let down as it was more tough than crispy. I enjoyed the handrolls though and all had good flavor! They also provide complimentary miso soup as well. While they do stuff their rolls a bit more than their competitor around the corner, it's significantly more expensive which is why I would probably choose their competitor going forward.

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    Christine L.

    Came for a quick lunch since Kazunori nearby had too long of a wait, but was a bit disappointed. Ordered the 3 roll I Could Eat Set which has scallop, blue crab, and salmon. I like how they let you choose between spicy or normal- I went with spicy which was a mistake. Each roll was really overwhelmed by the aioli and had basically the same flavor the entire way through. If you're into non-traditional hand rolls though you might enjoy this spot! Tip is included in the price which is a plus, so my three hand rolls came out to ~$22 all inclusive. Not too bad. Inside is cute w trendy vibes and service was friendly but I don't think I'll be back.

    Jillian B.

    We had a hankering for some handrolls, so we finally crossed Temakase off our bucket list! There was walk in availability for Sunday evening, with a relaxed and quiet atmosphere to enjoy our food. The menu has a nice selection of handrolls, including sets that were very reasonably priced! They have some beer and sake options as well for those looking to drink. Each set gives you the opportunity to have classic or spicy (differences listed on the menu), and we even got the option to mix and match spicy/nonspicy within the set if we wanted. My favorite handrolls were the spicy scallop, the spicy tuna, and the avocado eel (not included in the handroll set but looked too good to pass up). Caviar crispy rice was yummy too!! We left feeling very satisfied. Service was super friendly, and we really appreciated that tip is already factored into their pricing. Would absolutely return to temakase next time I'm in the mood for some handrolls!

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