Best hand rolls in town. Think Sugarfish, but better & cheaper. No tipping & quick eats.
This Japanese restaurant focuses on the art of hand rolls, offering a unique and affordable sushi experience. It's a sister restaurant to the popular Sugarfish, sharing its commitment to quality ingredients while providing a more casual and accessible option. Diners can expect fresh, expertly prepared hand rolls and sashimi in a lively atmosphere.
Specializing in hand rolls and sashimi, this Japanese restaurant offers a focused menu that has garnered significant acclaim. Customers rave about the quality and value of the hand rolls, with specific mentions of the scallop hand roll being a must-try. While most feedback is positive, one diner reported a negative experience with food poisoning, though this seems to be an isolated incident.
"The hand rolls are the star here, with the scallop hand roll being particularly lauded for its quality and value. Customers often recommend trying a variety of the hand rolls offered."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this restaurant for its exceptional hand rolls, often citing them as the best in the city for their quality and price. While a few negative experiences were noted, the general consensus is highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Important Note
While generally praised, one user reported a negative experience with food poisoning. The restaurant's focus is primarily on hand rolls, and it may not be the ideal choice for those seeking a traditional, sit-down sushi omakase experience.
"In response to Kazu Nori being recommended, this user questioned if they have seating, as they would not recommend a standing-only bar to a family."
Negative"This user recommended Kazu Nori, noting it is handroll-forward and generally good."
Positive"Kazunori is listed as a recommended Asian restaurant."
Positive"Kazunori handrolls are described as very enjoyable, though not the place to go for high-end neta or jukusei."
Positive"A user stated that KazuNori regularly has albacore sushi available."
Positive"KazuNori is recommended for hand rolls, described as easy, affordable, and great."
Positive"The commenter expresses enjoyment for both Sugarfish and KazuNori."
Positive"Suggests KazuNori uses leftover pieces from Sugarfish for their hand rolls, calling it a brilliant business model focused on waste reduction and cost savings."
Positive"The user disputes the previous comment, asserting that delivery orders from KazuNori consist of cut rolls identical to those from Sugarfish, not hand rolls."
Negative"Clarifies that hand rolls are prepared differently from cut rolls and that while some Sugarfish locations now offer hand rolls, they may be similar to KazuNori's."
Neutral"KazuNori is recommended for its fun, casual vibe and excellent hand rolls, noting it's the same ownership as Sugarfish but offers a different experience."
Positive"Explains that while having the same owners, Sugarfish offers budget omakase and KazuNori is a hand roll bar, presenting different sushi concepts."
Neutral"Points out that KazuNori and Sugarfish share the same ownership (Sushi Nozawa Group), despite offering different concepts."
Neutral"Agrees that KazuNori and Sugarfish have the same owners."
Neutral"States that KazuNori and Sugarfish are the same entity."
Neutral"KazuNori is preferred over Sugarfish by this user, offering hand rolls with stable quality in a fast-paced environment."
Positive"KazuNori is suggested as a potential option for a solo dinner."
Positive"This commenter recommended Kazunori, stating it's best to eat with hands."
Positive"Kazu Nori is mentioned as a sushi restaurant that the commenter loves."
Positive"This commenter noted that wet towellettes are provided at sushi restaurants for a reason, implying hand-washing after eating with hands."
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