Nori Bar

Nori Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. MC

   MichaelC

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The new more upscale choices are good. Fun concept and good food
   

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   Mericid

   Hawaii7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Great food. Intimate experience. The menu has been expanded and has better variety now. Service was a bit slower with only one sushi chef for a full bar.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Las Vegas4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best handroll on island. Nori is crispy and fish is fresh. Love how easy it is to order from your phone.
   

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   Rainier Dennis VIP

   Hawaii7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our favorite place right now. Very casual, quick service. Very good drinks. Also has some tasty vegetarian options. Have to admit it can get quite expensive
   

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   Ed

   Hawaii13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fish selection was very tasty. The nori was very crispy and delicious. The rice was nice.
   

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   Gerard VIP

   Hawaii215 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I was seated at Table 7 (the 7th seat at the bar). There is a board with a QR code, and you order food using an app. I ordered a Sapporo Reserve beer ($6) and started ordering food. I ordered the Special Nigiri Flight ($38), but the chef presented me with the “regular” Nigiri Flight ($26). Five pieces of sushi were seared with a blowtorch, a sauce was brushed on, then presented on a stone platter with the chef explaining the pieces (salmon, Hamachi, and three types of ahi). Each was delicious, though I wish they weren’t all seared (I should have read the menu more closely … Aburi). I ordered three rolls: Blue Crab – Truffle Kanimiso ($9), Hamachi with shiso leaf ($7.25), and A5 Miyazaki Wagyu ($15). The Blue crab came was seared and the texture was creamy, homogeneous in composition. It tasted fine but wasn’t what I expected. The Hamachi was fine. The A5 Wagyu also came unrolled, I suppose to allow you to see the meat. It was terrific. I wanted more, so I placed an order for the 5-piece Hamachi sashimi set ($16). I waited and waited and waited. I finally asked the chef, and he said sashimi comes from the kitchen, he just does the sushi. After an interminable wait, I got my dish and powered through it. The slices were generous but too cold. While I was waiting for my sashimi, I checked my bill on the app and found I was charged for the special sushi flight and the regular sushi flight. I asked a server, who told me she fixed it in the back, but the app never reflected it. Had I not been paying attention, I would have been overcharged $38 (the price of the special sushi). I got a paper bill: $82.98, plus at $17 tip resulted in a $100 lunch. Is it worth the cost? I haven’t been to a sushi bar in ages, so I don’t know what the going rate for sushi and sashimi is any more. What I was served looked and tasted fine. I think my issues with the delivery of food and problems with my check colored my experience. I’ll give Nori Bar a conditional recommendation.
   

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   Chuck VIP

   San Antonio1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you’re a sushi lover, this hand-rolled sushi spot is an absolute must-visit. The rolls are expertly crafted with the freshest ingredients, each bite a burst of flavor. A standout is the Truffle Crab Roll—a luxurious blend of sweet, delicate crab topped with the rich, earthy notes of truffle. It’s indulgent yet balanced, truly elevating the experience. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff add the perfect touch to this unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone craving exceptional sushi with a twist!
   

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   Koji

   Hawaii1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   There were a few Japanese speaking staff who were friendly and the service was great. We had a hard time ordering through the app.
   

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   Tower

   Hawaii1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was very delicious, and all through their known for their rolls I also really enjoyed their carpaccio. Only bar seating, so you can see what the servers are preparing so you can also get view of what’s going into your food and get some inspiration for what to buy as well. Also servers were really nice and respectful on Valentine’s Day
   

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    lisa rives

    Vancouver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Excellent and delicious! Blue crab is excellent press with the house made soy sauce yuzu or ponzu . Fish is fresh and services and ambience is excellent. Very clean and calming
    

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