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KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

Sushi Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

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Ranked #3 for sushi restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles
The Japanese food at KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar is a can't miss
"Great value for the 5 hand rolls with excellent service"(43 Tips)
"I liked it all, they have that sensuous warm rice and crispy nori 👌"(6 Tips)
"If you enjoy Sugarfish, you're likely to enjoy the food here as..."(7 Tips)
"The 5 roll combo I had was very delicious."(4 Tips)

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YSeptember 27, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Go-to lunch spot for fantastic hand rolls made fresh in front of you. Bar-seating so good for smaller groups and perfect if you’re on your own. Same owner as Sugarfish but I find the rice here better.
Beau BourneAugust 24, 2014
The crisp seaweed, warm rice, and cool fish combine perfectly in every bite. Delicious hand rolls at an amazing value.
Anthony ChengMarch 19, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Always get the 5 hand rolls for the best deal and sub out the crab meat for either the yellowtail or toro and never pick cucumber over scallops of you're an idiot.
Lailanie GadiaFebruary 12, 2017
Those handrolls are so amazing. I loved the set 5 hand roll which filled me up but I wish I got the set 6 hand roll because it was sooo delicious. I look forward to going back.
Adrian PhillipsOctober 4, 2014
Just line up and wait for some seats to free up. Only thing on the menu is the delicious warm rice and crunchy hand rolls. Blue Crab and Lobster are my personal favorites. Going solo is great too.
RainbeauDecember 27, 2018
Been here 5+ times
(From the restaurant group that brought us Sugarfish) has a few locations in LA. It’s a quality, quick, hand roll bar which is well priced and without frills.
FRANKIEMarch 1, 2016
The boys and I love going to this place for sushi. They only do hand rolls and it's the freshest fish I've had in LA. The toro roll is my personal favorite. Beware...it's addicting. Read more
Nick CampbellAugust 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It's all so good but it's just a matter of when to come. Either come during the non-peak times or figure out the shift changes (eg, first group arriving at 11:30am usually leaves at about 12:10 or so)
Go Find AliceNovember 5, 2014
Sugarfish's handroll spinoff. If you love sugarfish (who doesn't?), you'll love it here! Get the five-roll deal. Trust me it's worth it :)
Vic ZaudJanuary 5, 2015
5 huge amazing hand rolls for less than $20. Loving the yellowtail hand roll.
Shabby KhaliliOctober 27, 2014
Can't sit down without ordering the 5 handle set. Pick the bay scallop on that selection. Wash it down with their iced green tea. Incredibly satisfied
Doug de WetAugust 19, 2015
If you enjoy Sugarfish, you're likely to enjoy the food here as well, same fabulous, warm rice, tasty seafood, and streamlined format for maximum price to quality ratio.
jansen cJuly 11, 2016
Great place to hang out with friends (even solo). Staff was super nice and friendly. Food I would say was average, you can definitely find better handroll somewhere else.
Tammy LeeJuly 20, 2015
Ahh, the hand rolls are sooo good. Great service, too. Free refills on the iced green tea while you're there and you can even take a cup to go!
Michiel de VriesMay 22, 2016
Delicious and fresh hand rolls. Wait for a seat to open up, sit down and be amazed. Lobster, salmon and blue crab were my favorites.
Emery MartinSeptember 29, 2017
Been here 25+ times
Consistently great quality hand rolls in a small environment that can get loud but I feel kind of cozy. Good people watching too.
Cindy HSeptember 19, 2014
Get the 5 roll combo. All of them were amazing! Very nice ppl, great customer service.
Kim StrebelJune 13, 2015
Best for lunch IMO. Fast food style sushi... Scallop hand roll stood out of the five.
C. P. BisgaardApril 19, 2016
Really enjoyed it. The 5-roll combo was great. But, date and I added a 3-roll as well to round it out.
Christopher ShinJune 3, 2016
The 5 roll combo I had was very delicious. I really enjoyed the fresh warm rice. I am still craving a roll.
Andrew GaldiJuly 10, 2015
Great lunch spot. The line can be long but moves quickly. If you like the hand rolls at Sugarfish, you'll love this place!
E GJuly 7, 2016
This place is so badass. Get the 6 combo. I was stuffed. Delicious.
Margherita B.November 18, 2016
One of the best sushi I ever had! Try the shrimp hand roll and you'll not regret it
Kerry SnyderSeptember 3, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Quit deliberating and get 6. You'll want more as soon as you taste the first one.
Lindsey WarrenJune 24, 2016
Been here 10+ times
This place is always crowded because it's so great, but go after 8pm during the week if you want to sit immediately.
Christine HaMarch 2, 2016
Best hand rolls ever--excellent rice & nori. Hand roll combo. Go early to avoid a wait. 👍🏼
Christopher ShinJune 3, 2016
The 5 roll combo I had was very delicious. I really enjoyed the fresh warm rice.
ShinnawyOctober 11, 2019
Surprisingly very filling! Get the 6-set and an extra Uni hand roll 👍🏼
Alex ChenMay 21, 2018
Creamy salmon, unique experience. The bar is fast and the seaweed crispy
Zan KatJuly 16, 2019
It’s a very interesting concept and the rolls are delicious, but maybe misses the variety of regural sushi
Lee SimpsonJanuary 4, 2017
Some of the best sushi you'll eat in your life. Perfect hand rolls.
StephanieSeptember 3, 2016
Self serve seating. Be sure to eat your hand roll immediately after it's for optimal taste.
Maia K.S.August 10, 2014
Really yummy. Did the 3 piece, will definitely go for the 5 next time!
Veronica HarringtonFebruary 20, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Amazing. Highly recommend. Actually no, it's bad don't go there ( I don't want to make the line any longer)
Suzanne PhanFebruary 3, 2015
Get the 5-roll combo and a refreshing iced green tea to share... As a nice afternoon snack.
TrishAugust 28, 2014
to-go comes in cute little cardboard bento box. 16% service fee already added - tips not necessary
Vincent OngAugust 25, 2017
Quality handrolls with bar-like seating. Very tasty. By the owners of Sugarfish.
SlayphanieFebruary 10, 2015
Cool and trendy af. I liked it all, they have that sensuous warm rice and crispy nori 👌
Kelley L.August 31, 2014
Eat all the hand rolls, especially the toro!
Roland LuiAugust 13, 2014
Get the 5 Handroll meal, it's a great way to try all the popular rolls.
BonMarch 23, 2017
6 roll set was pretty filling. it's served in the order on the menu. toro and yellowtail were the mostest.
Cybelle BrownAugust 10, 2015
Everything is delicious! Also, the staff is super friendly and can answer any questions you have.
Brian WuMarch 27, 2015
Great value for the 5 hand rolls with excellent service
Julia JungSeptember 19, 2014
They use disposable plates. Everything they use is disposable, in fact. The set up is bar stools only, and the space is small. Sushi isn't any different from other sushi places. Pricey 4 what you get.
Irina SJanuary 25, 2015
Got the 4 hand rolls. Scallop, crab, salmon, yellowtale. Love sushi :D
Phoebe PhillipsNovember 20, 2015
Hand rolls are superb. Especially the scallop
Mouni ReddyDecember 29, 2019
Hand rolls for the soul, must have.
GillianMarch 19, 2015
Come during off hours or you might wait a while.
Ivy ChanNovember 9, 2015
Amazing fresh handrolls. Definitely a must try.
Kai CaoOctober 9, 2016
Completely overrated hand rolls. Get better ones in real Japanese restaurants.

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