I've been here a handful of times, and every visit has been a great experience. The restaurant is on the smaller side, which gives it a more intimate vibe which is perfect for date nights or smaller groups. It does fill up quickly during the evenings, especially on weekends, so I usually try to come right when they open or as early as possible to beat the rush. I really like their menu because it's simple and straightforward. They also offer small bites, cold dishes like sashimi and donburi, plus a few specialty items. FOOD REVIEW 3 Handroll Set (Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail) - 5/5 This is a great starter if you're not sure what to order. You can always add more handrolls afterward if you want to try other items. They also offer 4- or 5-piece sets, or you can order a la carte Scallop Roll - 5/5 Creamy Scallop - 5/5 Pork Belly Fries - 4/5 Yellowtail - 5/5 BBQ Albacore - 4/5 This one was a hit with the others in my group. Bluefin Toro Handroll - 4/5 Not my personal favorite, but the others really enjoyed it. Uni Handroll - 5/5 Everything tasted fresh and refreshing and not so heavy. We usually end up ordering more than planned. Expect the bill to add up quickly, but honestly, it's worth it. read more

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Been wanting to try this place out for a while, did not disappoint. I think my favorite was the yellowtail in the 3 roll combo, but the salmon was also really good. It's a bit pricey but I left feeling pretty satisfied with 3 rolls and an app. Food: 4.5 Service: 4.8 Ambiance: 4 Value: 3 Marcels foodie score: 4 read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - 3 rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I'm bummed. I had high hopes for a handroll place in sactown, but this one fell short of expectations, and when compared to other handroll places (like Kazu Nori), this place is just not good. $47 for 5 handrolls is nuts, especially when Kazu Nori is $25 for 5 handrolls. The fish was fine (7.5 out of 10, only because the toro was ground up which hides the best attributes of a toro). Service was good as everyone was nice, this is even though we wait 45 mins because they forgot our order. Unfortunately, I won't be back here. I wish them luck though. read more

It was okay, but not great. The actual place is cute in a tiny little spot and well decorated inside. They sat us down and took our order promptly. The problem was after that it took forever to get our food. Then when we ordered more it was another long wait. I watched an entire basketball game getting two rounds of 5 rolls for the table. The salmon was decent quality. The toro being chopped up to bits almost makes you want to cry in despair. I'm not sure why you'd do that unless it was poor quality tuna. The sweet sauce on the snow crab was overpowering. Honestly the rest was okay. I'm giving this a better review than I personally feel about it because I think it does suit a lot of people's taste. It's worth giving it a try to see if it's your thing. read more

Who knew how much fun and tasty hand rolls can be? We loved everything about this place from the atmosphere, service, menu selection, prices and of course the food. The rolls are creative, and so many to choose from. Lots of fish and less rice equals more flavor and taste. Don't be shy about asking for recommendations. The rolls are modest in size and price so plan to order three to four. The peppers are a must. Enjoy! read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Have you ever seen a hand roll like this dear readers??!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place is fantastic! And, we fed our family of 3 for about the same price we'd spend over at Kura Sushi if holding back a bit, and the quality of the fish and food is so much better here. The handrolls are simple, but very well made. They use a more premium nori and lightly toast it before wrapping the hand rolls, which gives a better and almost sweet flavor to the nori. The fish is very fresh and tasty. We enjoyed the bluefin tuna, ora king salmon, snow crab, yellowtail, and I forgot what else. My little daughter ate the pork ramen and I enjoyed that it didn't taste as salty as other places. They also brought out the ramen at a temperature my daughter could eat right away without waiting for it to cool (or worse, putting ice into the broth). I didn't even ask for this and I really appreciated it. The EGG, oh my goodness the egg was perfection. I recommend the fish taco trio if they have it!! I had the creamy salmon (OH YUM), bluefin tuna poke, and the yellowtail. They use a fried wonton as the shell. Different toppings depending on the fish you choose. The bluefin tuna was fantastic. Service was also amazing. Forgot to get the name of our server, but she was really great and friendly, super accommodating and knowledgeable about the restaurant and the menu. I almost don't want to rave about this place because when we went, they weren't too busy, so we were able to sprawl out over two tables (met with friends who have a little baby). read more

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I've been to Kinjo Hand Roll Bar a few times, and in the past I've really enjoyed it, which is why I kept coming back. Unfortunately, my last couple of visits weren't the best. We brought friends who were visiting from out of town because we wanted to show them a good spot, but we ended up finding hair in multiple dishes. It was really disappointing and honestly pretty uncomfortable. We didn't make a big deal out of it since we didn't want to ruin the night for our guests, but it definitely affected the experience. The service was friendly and the atmosphere is nice, but consistency and cleanliness are really important, especially for a place serving raw fish. I'm hoping this was just an off day or two, because I used to really enjoy coming here, but it makes me hesitant to return. read more

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I sat outside and had a very delicious lunch The sashimi was a fantastic start--I got the bluefin and salmon special. Both were incredibly fresh and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, especially with the thoughtful little condiments they came with. While both were amazing, the bluefin was my personal favorite. But the real star of the show? The A5 Wagyu hand roll. Seriously, this thing was next-level. Juicy, fatty, and just a perfect bite of heaven. If I had unlimited funds, I would have ordered about sixteen of these. I'm not a big fan of seaweed paper, but the Wagyu and rice alone were worth every penny. The gyoza were also a decent add-on--perfectly crispy with a savory filling, even though the sauce wasn't my favorite. To drink, I had the refreshing citrus canned cocktail, which paired perfectly with the meal. Beyond the incredible food, the service was truly fantastic. As someone who's not a regular sashimi eater, our server was so patient and helpful in guiding me through the menu. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Bluefin and salmon (special) sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The handrolls here are amazing, perfectly seasoned, crunchy seaweed wrap, and creamy from the sauce they layer on the fish. I've been here for both dine in and take out. Dine in is for sure a tight spot, very small but it's cozy. Take out is still fresh, but the packaging of the hand roll is a bit confusing if you don't know how to work it lol. It can get pretty expensive here, around $9 for each hand roll, i paid $39 for 4 of them. Workers are great though! They make sure each hand roll is perfected and fresh and they include sauces and wasabi. read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Creamy Scallop HR and Salmon HR - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Really cool ambiance in this place and the staff were super kind. We sat at the bar and talked to the chef who recommended a few things which were great. read more

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Best food very delicious and fresh Service was impeccable Everyone was kind and warm read more

I was very excited to try this place, it has been on my list ever since it opened and I finally got the chance to go. I ordered the 5 handrolls for $47 along with the Uni Ikura handroll. Personally, I really liked all the handrolls but if I had to choose one, I would go with the Yellowtail. It was so refreshing and light. The place was pretty small but it still felt pretty cozy and didn't feel squeezed in. The highest praise goes to the service. Our waitress was absolutely lovely and considerate. She made sure we were doing fine and we bonded over our favorite handrolls. During the middle of our experience, it started pouring rain. She reassured us that it would be fine to sit in the restaurant until it let up which we appreciated so much. If only the parking situation was better, I would've loved to come back more often. read more

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A delicious and fresh hand roll spot near downtown Sacramento! Came here for the first time on a casual Wednesday - so the restaurant wasn't terribly busy. We were seated right away and given some menus. I will say, there isn't a crazy amount of variety on the menu - so if you come here, you come here for the hand rolls. But what a great reason to come! The rolls are a bit pricy but the fish in them are SO fresh and delicious. There are a few bundle options that ease the price a little bit, but keep in mind there are no substitutions. We had also ordered some other things to supplement our hand rolls- takoyaki and the pork belly fries. Both were SO good. The takoyaki balls were quite large and had nice crunch on the outside with soft tako and filling on the inside. In other words, everything I would ever want in a takoyaki. The sauce on the pork belly fries was simply perfect and the pork belly itself was crispy. My only complaint is that the restaurant is so small that sounds and conversations from other tables are easy to hear and it can get a little noisy. Not the restaurant's fault, but at the time of my dining, there was one table that was particularly loud and their noise filled the whole restaurant. There were many times where it felt like I really needed to raise my voice to talk to the people at my table or I had to ask them to repeat what they said. read more

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I frequent the bar Nextdoor tomato alley and the owner also co owns this place. I had told him that I wanted to try it out and today I finally did. Delicious food and felt like a healthy fresh option. The taco trio was filling, Fresh, and reasonably priced. read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Delicious hand rolls! Came during the rain and the waitress was very caring and generous for wanting us to stay until the rain calmed down! Loved the environment and how helpful the staff was! read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

i got their 5 hand roll special. I loved the toro. the restaurant is small so it's an intimate experience with the chefs When I went there was 2 parties. Service is great. I like that this place waits until you're ready to eat your next roll so the seaweed doesn't go soggy. read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Salmon HR - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Tiny but Mighty [Sacramento CA] My daughter introduced me to this restaurant located in Midtown Sac. Small and cozy inside with table and bar seating. We were greeted immediately and led to a table. The menus handed to us had a separate menu for bento lunch box option (M-F)... we came on a Saturday, then we were told that they now serve them every day. Daughter ordered the 3 Hand Roll set which came with Spicy Tuna, Salmon, and Yellowtail. She struggled a little bit eating the yellowtail because the shiso leaf at the bottom made it a little difficult to bite. I chose one of the bento boxes -- Salmon Teriyaki. The bento box was cute and perfect serving for me. Literally cute which included gyoza. Everything was good and delicious! So glad to try out this place. Customer service was great and our waitress was very friendly. Street parking only. Review #3725 read more

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Food: fresh fish, generous ratio of fish to sushi rice and more substantial than typical hand rolls Service: we ate at the sushi bar and the sushi chef was friendly, engaging, hand recommendations to offer. Ambiance: great neighborhood spot, small inside, industrial feel as all black interior. read more

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Really loved this place. The sushi chefs were helpful and friendly. It was a nice atmosphere and nice and quaint. I really loved the salmon hand roll, and the spicey tuna one. My friend got the set of 5, she's come here 3 times and always loves going. I'm glad i tried this place and look forward to coming again! read more

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If you come here expect: fresh fish, wonderfully chosen flavor combinations, time taken to craft the hand rolls, and a cozy dining experience. The inside doesn't have too much seating, with some tables and a bar option. If you sit at the bar you can watch them make the hand rolls. They do take a lot of time and care to make their hand rolls, so do expect a bit of a wait before getting your food. Once the food comes, I think worth the wait. They have different pre-set options for hand roll combos, but I wanted to try their taco trio. I loved all the fish and how fresh they tasted, and all the flavors they crammed into the taco shell. I also got the pork belly fries, which (I think due to the sauce) are somewhat reminiscent of takoyaki but with pork belly. They do get pretty crowded, so be ready for a wait! read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Taco Trio - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Nothing can replace an institution like Harry's Cafe, but Kinjo is a worthy replacement for the space that once used to serve breakfast favorites. I wasn't aware that a Hand Roll Bar had arrived in Sacramento, but I'm glad we have one now and I'm glad it's Kinjo. The service was impeccable and the food was nothing short of extraordinary. The fish was fresh and the portions were generous. A few of my favorites are described below in more detail. A Spicy Tuna Handroll is the litmus test for me when I find myself in a handroll bar and Kinjo's confirmed that this place is special. It had the right amount of kick and a creamy like texture. I had mine with a soy wrap The Ocean Spring Roll had a wonderful touch of mint that gave the roll a nice herbaceous pop. The most refreshing roll of the night. The Pepperfin melted in my mouth. I haven't encountered such thick cuts before, but the texture was so smooth and soft. The Toro had me smiling as I sipped my ice cold Sapporo. Expertly cut and served with daikon and pickled wasabi. The wasabi packed a punch. I preferred the toro without the daikon and wasabi. The Toro was similar to the pepperfin. I wondered if I had to bite it at all or it would just melt in my mouth since it was so buttery. It was rich and buttery and I would order it again. I miss Harry's Cafe, but I'm happy to report its space has a worthy successor. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Will order again: Pork belly fries Takoyaki Fish collar Omasake sashimi box Creamy scallop rolls read more

Everything I've tried is great. No complaints and my favorite meal are the fish tacos.

Wandered into this hole in the wall in downtown Sacramento while having a craving for something light. I ordered their negitoro, snow crab, scallop, salmon, and the kicker, A5 wagyu hand rolls. The negitoro is finely chopped, subtly seasoned, I was expecting more of a churtoro or otoro for this price but it was still a premium hand roll. The snow crab brings a light, sweet touch, really highlighting the quality you want from snow crab. The scallop hand roll is a winner, fresh with that rich, buttery texture that just dissolves in your mouth. The salmon was also buttery and zesty, refreshing in some way. And that A5 wagyu? It's decadent, a serious indulgence. Now, the price point is a bit steep, especially when the fish could be a bit more top-shelf. But honestly, the overall experience holds up, and I'm dropping a solid 4 out of 5 on this place. If you're in Sacramento, definitely swing by Kinjo. It's the kind of spot where you can enjoy some finger foods and good beer during a quick lunch break. read more

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So good! The Lion King Salmon hand roll is my absolute favorite, I hope it makes it into the regular menu. I tried the hamachi kama and it was fantastic, a huge portion too. My partner enjoyed the pork belly ramen. read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Hamachi kama - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

We stopped in here for a Friday evening meal and were the first in the door. The sushi chef/server for us was super friendly and explained the process right away. I'm sure it'll change in the future, but locating the place is a little confusing with the awning having a different business name than what's inside - hopefully they'll get worked out soon. We tried a few hand rolls and ordered a couple more. We had the gyoza as well. Everything was good, but nothing truly outstanding and memorable in my opinion. I'd also recommend the business invest in some cheap wine glasses, it's kind of weird drinking a white wine out of a pint glass. Otherwise, I'd check the place out again if I was in the area. read more

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Kinjo Hand Roll Bar has been on my list to try since they opened. For some reason I'm not in this area a lot, maybe it's the one hour parking or maybe I just need that extra push. There are so many great businesses over here. I lucked into one of the few two-hour parking spots and met with a friend to check out a few of the nearby spots. We stopped into Kinjo Hand Roll Bar around 5:30ish and the staff greeted us right away. It's pretty small, but has a great vibe. We sat at the bar and had the opportunity to see the chefs make all the rolls. We each ordered two hand rolls. We each ordered a creamy scallop hand roll ($7.50 each), I got an unagi hand roll ($7.50) and my friend got a spicy tuna hand roll ($7). They made one at a time for each of us so that the nori stayed crunchy and they were rolled into tubes versus cones so that the protein was evenly spread throughout. The creamy scallop hand roll was tasty and even with the chili garlic it wasn't spicy- just flavorful. The unagi hand roll was savory and sweet and nice and warm. We were stopping at a few different restaurants, otherwise we would have ordered more and maybe tried some of the small plates. I also saw a sign for lunch bento boxes which sound great too. This spot is probably best for dates, small groups, a solo meal or quick take out. I could see it filling up quickly. We had a great time sitting at the bar and I could see myself easily hanging out for a couple hours, enjoying rolls and drinks. read more

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I loved my experience at the Kinjo Hand Roll Bar! Everything on the menu sounded incredibly delicious, but I went with the creamy scallop and spicy tuna. The creamy scallop was definitely my favorite of the two. Although, both tasted very fresh and flavorful. We were able to sit at the bar and watch the chefs make the rolls in front of us which was pretty cool! It's a small spot but very nicely curated and amazing staff. We went on a Wednesday night, so the service was fast. I am looking forward to visiting again! read more

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Came here with my sister and my brother in law to grab some grub before a late night show so here we are. We came around 7pm and waited until we were seated. There was only one table available as the bar was full and every other table was occupied. I ordered the 3 premium handrolls (Uni ikura, bluefin toro, and A5 wagyu.) I also ordered the spicy tuna and creamy scallop hand-roll. The food here was okay. It wasn't bad but it also didn't really grab my attention. The service here was also lackluster. Our server was very detached hardly ever seen. She gave us waters once and never came back to refill them. It seemed like she only cared towards the end when she was giving us the check. Maybe you the fellow Yelp reader will have a better experience than we did. Try it out if you like. :( read more

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This is a tiny place next to a floral shop. I walked in with my brother and husband and felt super awkward just waiting to be seated. We were just standing waiting to be acknowledged. There was one table available but we didn't want to just assume we could sit there. It was loud when we walked in and the sushi counter was full. We were seated at a table and given ice water. There was nothing on the menu that stood out to me besides the 3 premium handrolls (wagyu, toro, uni). The toro and uni tasted fresh but it was kind of salty. the wagyu was just ok. I think this place has potential but it's the service that needs major improvement. The waitress just seemed detached or disengaged. She was not attentive, friendly and didn't even refill our water once. I feel like she didn't really start talking to us until we had the check. My brother and I were still hungry but we didn't order more because we thought it would take too long and I didn't really think they deserved my money to be honest. read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Uni ikura handroll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This is the worst bang for your buck in Sacramento. You'll spend $80 in 30 minutes and still leave starving. Even Ariana Grande would still be hungry if she ate here. The fish is decent. The staff on the other hand is a bunch of checked-out millennials who were barely attentive when we dined here. Cool concept on paper , Horrible value play in reality . read more

WOW. Try this place! This tiny little restaurant seats a small amount of customers but offer amazing hand rolls. I don't usually like handrolls because I feel like they fall apart. It is a personal lack of experience, i'm sure. My son has been here several times and he did the honor of ordering most of the dishes. The Kobe roll was AMAZING. We ended up having a couple each. read more

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5+ Stars hands down! Service: Koi, Jay & The Chef with "The Weekend" tattoo on his neck are outstanding!! We always feel so welcomed when dining here! E v e r y t h I n g is delicious!! But my favorite is "Zig Zag" (soft shell crab) Bomb!! Ambience: Hole in the wall-clean & a fun dive in restaurant. ---we will always comeback Everyone should give Kinjo a try! I promise you it's yummy! read more

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Small restaurant with great food and super friendly staff. Jimmy was the chef preparing my hand rolls and he was awesome. The fish is fresh and there were some pretty stellar handrolls - my favorite in particular being the ocean fresh handroll! One of the best flavor combos I've had in a handroll....hands down! Haha the bluefin tuna was also excellent. I also feel their prices are pretty fairly set. The only reason I give Kinjo 4 stars is because their seaweed isn't quite on par with other handroll restaurants I've been too. It lacks the same level of toasted flavor and even though it is served fresh, it doesn't have that same crisp clean break. I suspect they are just using normal sushi nori. If they upgrade to some premium nori - they would be knock out! read more

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Stumbled upon this absolute GEM in December. Cute little space with a sushi bar and a few tables. Definitely want to sit at the bar next time because it looks fun Food was absolutely amazing I had oyster shooters here for the first time and they're now my favorite thing. Service was amazing and she was very helpful in explaining how to properly take an oyster shooter. It's right across from the winery location me and my friend were at and definitely will be back soon read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Sake oyster shooter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Finally got to try this place after seeing it on social media. Walked in and the restaurant is smaller than I expected but still enough seating to accommodate a bit of people. They also have bar seating so you can watch the chefs make the food. There was a couple sitting at the bar when we went and the staff seemed to be very friendly with them. Ordered the salmon skin HR (7/10), salmon HR (7/10), Albacore HR (8/10), and Geso (10/10). We originally went to try the uni but unfortunately they didn't have it that day. The staff said they usually always have it but just happen to not that day. Overall, I will be going back to try all of the food! read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Albacore (8/10) and Salmon (7/10) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Been wanting to try out Kinjo since it opened.. it did not disappoint! I love hand rolls and they're the most underrated form of sushi in the US. Hand rolls I tried include Salmon: A Spicy Tuna: A- Crab: B+ Salmon was my favorite out of the three. The crab was interesting since they added apple to it for sweetness and crunch. Unagi don: A I also got their unagi don since it looked amazing in photos. In terms of how it tasted, it tasted as good as it looks! The sauce was perfectly sweet and the pickled radish they gave was delicious too. Pricey for kind of small servings but quality sushi and Japanese food isn't cheap. This is a fun restaurant if you're looking to try things and spend $30-$50 per person. read more

Kinjo Hand Roll Bar - Spicy tuna, salmon, crab hand rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We showed up as a group of 5 on Sunday at opening so thankfully parking was super easy! Overall, the food is decent, service was great, but the price gets pretty steep if you're hungry. The handrolls overall were just ok. I would say they're a 3/5 because you can't taste much of the fish and there wasn't much in them. It was mostly rice. If you do come, I've heard that sitting at the bar is better because they hand you the food as soon as it's prepared so the seaweed wrapper stays crisp. For most of ours since we ordered a lot, the seaweed was hard to bite through. I enjoyed most of the apps! 5/5 The seaweed salad - flavorful and crisp 3/5 Garlic edamame - perfectly flavored, it wasn't too spicy, but it was soggy and limp 4/5 Pork belly fries - I loved the shoestring fries and the sauce on top but the pork belly was all cubed fat so we didn't eat the majority of it. There may have been 3-4 pieces of actual meat cubes 5/5 shrimp tempura - I loved the shrimp tempura. It was crispy and fried well but for the price, I would've expected more than 4 pieces We paid essentially as much as we would've going to AYCE sushi but we weren't necessarily full here. If you eat light, it's a good place to check out. If you're a strong eater, I'd recommend checking out it's sushi in Roseville -- the quality of the food there is great and you can eat a lot of fish if that's what you're into! read more

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Come here and eat now! Ate a late lunch with my friends and was wowed super good food! The ambience is cool and fun. If you are long time sacrificing residents you might remember this place as Harry's cafe - Kinjo has taken over and I am so glad I am here. My fave is the pork belly and salmon skin hand roll! My kids love hand rolls and I will bring them soon eat here you will be happy! Service is the best! Seriously friendly and knowledgeable on their fish! read more

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If there's room when you go, I really recommend the bar. Our group didn't have enough space and had to get a table, but as we were waiting, I noticed that the chefs are the bar were super outgoing and were really creating a great atmosphere with the customers at the bar. If you're more of an introvert, I recommend sitting at one of the tables instead. If you come without much idea of what to get, a safe option would be their 5 rolls set as it comes with 4 of the regular handrolls and one of the specialty rolls. I had an idea of which one I would like so I ordered individually. Spicy Tuna - Great spice, very creamy Scallop - Zesty from the lemon and creamy Creamy Scallop - My favorite out of the regular rolls, the chili flakes added a nice crunch and spice to it and the sauces were flavorful A5 Wagyu - Worth the splurge. Best to order when sitting at the bar as they would torch it in front of you. The wagyu pretty much melts in your mouth and was delicious Uni Ikura - I actually just had a small bite of my friend's because I'm not a fan of uni because they're usually too salty for me. This was a mistake as it was so good I wish I ordered my own. Because they cooked it, it's not salty, but actually very creamy and light in flavor. Also very tender to eat, I highly recommend if you haven't had uni that you liked before. This changes my opinion on uni completely Pork Belly Fries - A great appetizer for the group. There's a generous portion and it's great to get if you're coming with a group. One plate was enough for 6 of us Karaage - Tastes great with the sauce and is very crunchy Overall if you're a first timer with handrolls, I recommend trying a few, either individually or the set menus. If you're used to getting handrolls, I recommend skipping their normal rolls because I feel the flavors aren't as strong as I'm used to and there might be too much rice, but this could be a plus if you like the natural flavor of the fish they use. Instead, get their specialty rolls, those are really worth it. Small plates are also recommended if you're going in a group with inexperienced or picky eaters, but if you're a foodie, you might enjoy just the main parts with the handrolls so you don't get too full to enjoy it. read more

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