KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

"This place tops all. Fish is incredibly fresh. Hands down the best hand rolls I have ever eaten. Nice quaint atmosphere with square bar seating. Favorites were toro, salmon, scallop, and yellowtail hand rolls. Both the albacore and salmon sashimi were excellent as well. Was full when we walked in but was extremely quick to sit down and eat. Reasonably priced as well, there’s an automatic 16% service fee but it’s a non tipping restaurant so they don’t allow you to tip. Can’t wait to return"

"My son and I really enjoyed our dinner here. The hand rolls come out fast. We love that the rice was hot and the fish was cold and the seaweed was crunchy. We wish we knew that you could trade out some of the set hand roll options prior to ordering. The restaurant doesn’t sit many people. But we were able to get seated fast."

"You have to try! Great sushi! Very nice customer service and clean space. Because of the layout we couldn’t eat inside (we have a baby) so we take out and ate on our B&B. I got a say that I never saw in USA so much care on a delivery. They gave us everything we need, the food was impeccable and super beautiful, tasteful. They think about everything to you have a great experience even in home."

"Nice, clean, trendy spot right near Santa Monica boardwalk. Fresh hand rolls made to order on the spot right in front of you with seating similar to omakase format/bar style seating. You fill out your order on a piece of paper, marking what and how many of each you want. Can’t go wrong with their set options. Decent size hand rolls that come out just on time as you’re about to finish your roll. Can be a bit of a wait to get in but worth the wait and it’s usually short since it’s a fast style service"

"So happy to have one in OTP now! We went the night before Thanksgiving and it was maybe a 30 minute wait? The server came out and said aloud “wow this is the longest line I’ve seen so far”… so that’s good? There seemed to be some logistical issues with seating but just opened recently so I think they’re still getting into the groove. Fish was great fresh and nori was crunchy as always. Parking is plentiful bc it’s a little off center of downtown proper. The customers approaching seem confused but for everyone wondering there are NO reservations. You just stand in line and you get seated as seats free up — no you do not put your name down, just stand in line. If it’s busy, you wait in line inside or out if too long. Once you get inside, you’re given a slip of paper and you choose your desired hand roll set (3,4,5+ rolls with options to add more/ al la carte etc), drinks, etc. When you’re seated, you hand it to the waiter and enjoy the experience :) There’s only 20 seats max, only bar seats w purse hooks. They serve sake, beer, teas (ice green tea is great matcha-y) and soft drinks. Pro tip - it’s all handheld food for the most part. Use the toilet prior and wash your hands with the “unscented soap” for best experience."