Fans of Rol Hand Roll Bar or Kazunori on the west coast will enjoy! Maki a Mano is situated within Chelsea Market, easy to miss if you're not paying attention. The service here is efficient & pleasant, nothing to write off nor write home about. The decor is chic, modern, and the music they've curated is perfect for this dining experience. The 5-set starts off with a lobster hand roll, setting the bar for the rest of the meal. The seaweed is nice & crispy, rice warm & fluffy, and fish deliciously fresh. Portion sizes are just right, not a skimpy roll but not overwhelming either. Nothing to say but good things about the hand rolls here. I'd be back again. read more

Maki A Mano - Tuna Handroll - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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A hard to miss restaurant that splits up a space with N Between so it would be easy to miss if you don't pay attention. I got there a little earlier than noon so I sat at the table in chelsea market to wait for it to open (their entrance is inside the Chelsea market). As soon as they opened, we were greeted by their friendly servers who seated us right away. I ordered their 5-piece hand roll set, which included scallop, lobster, tuna, yellowtail, and unagi. The quality of the fish was fresh, and that was definitely the highlight of the meal. However, the overall experience fell a bit short for me. Some of the nori wasn't crispy enough, making the hand rolls difficult to bite through cleanly. I also wish the rolls were wrapped with an extra strip of nori around the bottom instead of leaving both ends open. As soon as I took a bite, the rice started falling out the other end, making the whole experience much messier than it needed to be. Another downside was that a few of the hand rolls contained spicy sauces or ingredients, but this wasn't indicated on the menu. Since I'm not a fan of spicy food, it would have been helpful to know that beforehand. Finally, the unagi was my least favorite of the five as it lacked the rich, savory flavor I was expecting. Overall, the fresh fish is worth mentioning, but the execution and menu descriptions could use some improvement to make the hand rolls more enjoyable. read more

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This restaurant was fantastic! Me and my family of 5 got seated relatively quickly for it being a bar type restaurant. The service and vibes were amazing and the fish was spectacular! The fatty tuna and yellow fish hit the spot. Would definitely recommend when visiting! DMDLP read more

Maki A Mano - Happy folks prepping for a great meal - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I got the roll combo and added a few rolls and the beet app. The restaurant is kind of dark and doesnt have the most seats available definitely wish they had hooks for bags and coats I had to leave my stuff on the floor. The service was ok nothing bad or wonderful. The food was good but also nothing special and sometimes I wasnt even sure what I was eating. read more

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What a little gem inside Chelsea market I got a miso salmon bento box and it was just out of this world-it came with salmon, soup, some kind of veggie, and edamame. All for $27, which is you know is quite a deal in New York City. The waitress was great too. I will be back. read more

The handrolls at Maki a Mano a Mano were delicious! I got the 4 Handroll set which was perfect if you're hungry but not super hungry. The restaurant is great if you want a quick casual bite. I was taken to a table and served pretty quickly but did not feel rushed. read more

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Tried this restaurant in Chelsea Market after a friend recommended it to me. It has a nice vibe but this is not foodie worthy. The menus are printed on these cheap paper menus but with high end omkase prices (think $10-30/ two bite hand rolls). Honestly I don't care about price if the food stands out but it's just not there. The "sushi chef" is a glorified supermarket sushi chef that was rushing to roll the hand roll as they are serving from halfway down the sushi bar. The rolls are served on cafeteria style paper (what's with the elementary school arts and craft materials?)...I don't understand why they don't spend the extra $ and get a hand roll specific serving vessel like a taco stand or something / anything! Anyways.. They skimp on the fish, the tuna was not even seasoned in the tuna hand rolls and most importantly the seaweed was not properly roasted and is NOT crispy. I'm fricking chewing through and ripping the seaweed apart like jerky.. If you've been to kazi nori or any proper hand roll joint in LA you would understand that this was a cheap knockoff and a shame for pretending to be a hip sushi bar. Two stars for location and bumping music - no stars for food or anything you're actually interested in. read more

Maki A Mano - Scallop - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

On 09.26.25, was a day to remember! We found this amazing place inside Chelsea market. I give this place 100/100, just wow! From the waiter greeting and sitting us to the food and drinks, I mean just everything. Not only did the food taste phenomenon but the presentation was excellent! It really blew me away! We ordered yellowtail & leche de tigre and hokkaido scallop & gooseberry aguachile from the ceviches option, wow! The three handroll set which was the salmon, lobster and yellowtail. Our drink of choice was lychee vodka highball and chika sake cup. Sitting inside of a sushi bar was different because it was my first time and did not know what to expect. It was worth it! Drink and food menu had great choices and can't wait to go back! I recommend! Thank you guys for a wonderful experience, see you guys soon! read more

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I came to Chelsea Market planning to grab a quick bite at a different grab-and-go style sushi spot, but realized when I arrived that it had closed since my last visit. I found Maki a Mano, which opened just 3 months ago, while looking around for another spot to try. Although the menu is relatively small, I was impressed that they had a few vegetarian options to try. When you're seated, you check off the items you'd like to order on a little menu, and they're brought out one by one on the bar. I tried the beet and aji amarillo ceviche that was amazing, and I typically kind of hate beets. I also had two hand rolls -- an avocado and a cucumber ube -- that were fresh and a perfect few bites. The server also noticed I was vegetarian by my order and brought out a vegan soy sauce, since the one out on th Service was really friendly and quick! read more

This experience was a 10 out of 10. It is a hidden gem inside of Chelsea Market. It is clean , quiet, bright , and minimal modern decor. You are greeted immediately by a host who walks you over to the bar and explains the menu. You are able to substitute one hand roll out of their pre set roll sets. The yellowtail hand roll was the best one -- super fresh, the fish almost had a citrus flavor amazing!! I also opted to switch fish for a mushroom truffle roll which was a great choice getting a nice rich flavor mixed with the rice and seaweed. I had a lychee highball for drink which was light and refreshing. A must try if you are visiting the market. read more

Maki A Mano - Lychee vodka highball - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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They did not take my order and I was waiting around while my friend was eating. After a few dishes came out, I asked about it. The rolls are okay. I prefer the 2 omakase spots nearby since I paid about the same price. It is a causal eating spot. I wouldn't come here again knowing that my other 2 omakase experience was comparable in price but was much better! read more

I came here on a Sunday afternoon with a friend and got seated almost immediately. I ordered the miso salmon bento box ($29) which came with a large piece of fresh salmon, miso on the side, edamame, and delicious sushi rice! It was very calming and I'd definitely come again! read more

Maki A Mano - Miso salmon bento - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

La comida rica, al paso y económica. La atención buena. Siento le falta un poco de sabor. read more

Maki A Mano - Salmon nigiri - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

My new favorite hand roll spot. A really special, peaceful little bar tucked away in Chelsea Market with such fresh, top-notch salmon, lobster, and yellowtail. Insanely creamy uni from Hokkaido, Japan and a fatty tuna-and-caviar hand roll. The lobster and uni rolls were my favorites. The flavors and ingredients are on another level here than other hand roll spots in the city. Shoutout to Jirho who was the kindest! So warm and welcoming and helpful with ordering. 5 stars!!!! read more

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Maki a Mano is one of the newer spots in Chelsea Market and it's a great addition. Came with a friend for lunch on a weekday at moon, and there was no wait. Service was quick, which was perfect for us (we needed to be in and out in 30). I ordered the 5 piece hand roll set, and the yellowtail hand roll was by far the best. Unagi and lobster were also great. They also have a little stand with onigiri and kakigori, so I'll definitely be back for that. P.S. Check out their sister bar Nbetween! read more

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Visit: Aug 2024 Was so excited to see kakigori but was then super disappointed that the kakigori took forever and was missing the advertised soft serve. I did feel bad for what looked like a solo employee who was manning the booth. I didn't confirm that the soft serve was indeed missing until I was looking at photos later in the day. read more

Maki A Mano - Strawberry Kakigori - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I ordered out from the mini quick take out section. Here you can get $5 fresh made rice balls (salmon or tuna), shaved ice and drinks. You order at the tablet and then wait until you get called for your order to be ready. I got the salmon rice ball. It's the freshest you can get it. Served with warm rice, the salmon is mixed with kewpie mayo and served with a sheet of seaweed. The rice balls was a nice quick and affordable option. My daughter shared one with me and she loved it. Definitely will be back in the future. read more

Maki A Mano - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a shared location. We went to the snack stand outside and got the fresh Onigiri. We got the spicy salmon and the tuna. I liked the tuna better than the salmon. It was nice and crunchy arm. The filling wasn't as much as I thought there would be but over all very good. read more

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I got the roll combo and added a few rolls and the beet app. The restaurant is kind of dark and doesnt have the most seats available definitely wish they had hooks for bags and coats I had to leave my stuff on the floor. The service was ok nothing bad or wonderful. The food was good but also nothing special and sometimes I wasnt even sure what I was eating. read more

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solid little handroll place inside Chelsea Market. this set of 4 handrolls was $25. nothing special, but they were good. the host was friendly, and we had minimal interaction with the chef. not super memorable... read more

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Service was great. Waiters were quick with water. Food was made a little slow. Ordered the 5 piece set. It was okay, but there are better hand rolls in the city. You sit around the chef, as they make your roll. read more

I see onigiri, I buy onigiri. I'm a simply girl. $5 made it seem like a steal in NYC! I got the tuna roll and it was delicious and warm. The counter was small and there was a little wait, but the service was pretty efficient for the line. read more

We got the curry tofu onigiri for $5, thinking it's unique, but there is no tofu in there, not sure why it's named curry tofu onigiri, it's really a curry onigiri, an onigiri with some vegetable curry inside. It's good to have this made to order onigiri spot as a quick snack option, but it's also something easy to make at home that's not worth $5. read more

Maki A Mano - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a quick lunch before spending the day sight seeing. The restuarant is nice ... modern, bright and clean. The service is friendly and efficient. The concept is one long sushi roll though the size is more in line with a lumpia (skinny and long vs thick round rolls that a sliced into either 6 or 8 individual pieces). It's a set menu where you can order 3, 4 or 5 sushi rolls (pre set - tuna, lobster, salmon, etc) or you can order ala carte. The rolls come out one by one as the chef prepares it. The sushi fish itself is fresh. The lobster was mixed with something and so was the yellowtail so it's not just straight up sashimi grade fish. The seaweed wrapper is fresh and there's a lot of it so the proportions are a little off. At times the seaweed can get soggy from the warm rice and therefore tough to bite through. Served with ginger and green mustard. You are given a full bottle of water (tap) which was nice as I was pretty thirsty and didn't have to keep asking the waiter for more water. It is in Chelsea Market so while it felt a little expensive ($25 for 4 rolls) it may have been on par with the area. Nice place, glad I went there to try it out. read more

Maki A Mano - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I was really hyped up about a handroll bar opening in Chelsea Market, and came a week or two after their grand opening. However, I found my experience here to be rather "mid" (as the kids say nowadays). The ordering style is similar to KazuNori, you fill out a little paper with your order of a prefix set or a la carte. First of all, the sign and website both said it opened at 12pm, but when I got there at 12 they were still setting up inside. I think they actually opened closer to 12:20, so we were just hanging around outside waiting for them to open. Not ideal, but I chalked it up to still needing to iron out the kinks. Secondly, I know I am not expecting an omakase experience by any means, but we did fill out 2 separate papers and expected the right handroll to be placed in front of the right person. The chef decided to place everything from both orders in front of one person, so it got really confusing which piece belonged to who. As for the food itself, I thought the handrolls had excellent fish, but the seaweed wrapper was too chewy and didn't have a good crisp, making it hard to take a bite without the whole thing falling apart. Also, it was slightly disappointing that toro handroll was not part of the prefix menus (it had regular tuna instead, which surprised me given the prices!). The standout from my meal was actually the ceviche, which I do recommend out of everything I tried. Overall, I loved the vibes and the more spacious seating (great if you want to impress a date) but I honestly prefer Kazunori when I want to get my toro handroll fix. read more

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Arriving with no reservation, we were greeted and seated immediately by the friendly host. We opted in for their 5-piece handroll set and one of their premium handrolls (The "Best Bite). Below are my personal thoughts on each handroll in order served to me. 1. Scallop: The scallops were tender, fresh and the touch of yuzu tobiko on top really added to the overall flavour of the handroll. 2. Lobster: The lobster was succulent, and the overall dressing didn't overpower the natural taste of the lobster. 3. Unagi: The unagi tasted fine, but nothing I haven't had before. It didn't blow me away or was memorable. 4. Tuna: This was just okay, but I personally would have preferred whole chunks of tuna vs minced which is a personal preference. Taste-wise, pretty standard. 5. Yellowtail: I found the dressing to overpower the taste of the yellowtail. The taste of fish was hidden but butteryness of the yellowtail was noticeable. 6. The "Best Bite": This included A5 wagyu beef, fatty tuna, uni (sea urchin), caviar and fresh truffle. This is literally one of the best bites of food I've ever had. On top of being absolutely stunning, it took me a moment to admire the beauty of this handroll before indulging. 100% worth every penny. Overall, this was a nice place to grab a quick lunch, and I would gladly return and try another premium handroll. read more

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New find in Chelsea Market across from the book shop. The overarching concept of Maki a Mano is sushi rolls that are not chopped into pieces. We each ordered two rolls off of the soft opening menu. We were able to interact directly with the chef which allowed him to present the next roll as we finished our first. I had a tuna and a veggie roll (mainly cucumber). Both were quite good. The tuna had Wasabi already inside but I was given the option of no Wasabi (who does that?!) Really cool, chill vibe. As a newer restaurant it wasn't packed out and we were able to get 2 seats at the bar very easily. read more

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nothing was mind blowing here, but I will say the fish is really fresh. The one ding is the service is really slow... between each hand roll, I waited from 10 up to even 20 minutes, which is a bit absurd. The servers also did not refill ginger unless you asked. Given that they just opened though, I understand they might still be figuring things out. If I had to compare maki a mano to other hand roll spots in NYC, I would describe it as an in between between kazunori and nami nori -- the basics are there, with some elevated options too. My favorites were the tuna with caviar, salmon with truffle (had a nice smoky flavor), and the wagyu melted in my mouth. The lobster and scallop were also fresh and tasty. A miss was the yellowtail, which didn't really taste like yellowtail. If you're looking for something more unique, the yellowtail ceviche was also a hit for me. Reminded me of ceviche typical of latin america -- more citrusy and a bit tart. When I walked in on a friday at 5:45, it was near empty, but within the half hour this place was packed. read more

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This is a hidden gem! My wife and I stumbled here while visiting Chelsea market. If you have one take away from my review, it's this: YOU MUST TRY THE CEVICHE. It's almost feels weird saying this, the best ceviche I've had in my life was in NYC. My wife and I had ceviche to start and a few hand rolls (all delicious)...for dessert we had another Ceviche. The food is amazing, will definitely be coming back. The service is also stellar - all around a great place to eat. read more

Maki A Mano - Closed Storefront - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Currently my favorite mid priced hand roll place in nyc! It felt like kazu nori, but better and without the wait! I walked in Friday at 6:15pm and there was zero wait. I got the 4 piece handroll and thought it was the right amount of food. They were all delicious and I can't wait to come back! The staff was super nice too and the restaurant is really cute. read more

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Good hand rolls but weird vibes at dinner time. Be prepared to be whisked away to...an international airport lounge. In which country? Hard to say. Like all of the restaurants in Chelsea Market, dinner time is a forsaken hour, as tired tourists evacuate the premises and head for their hotels. We sat at the comfortable, but mostly empty, millennial pink bar and tried to get the staff to open a bottle of wine we brought - no dice. So my husband resorted to a very stingy pour of insipid house red, and I had a tasty, not too sweet cocktail that was pretty much devoid of alcohol. The hand rolls were yummy! Crispy nori, warm, perfectly seasoned rice, and fresh fish. Moral of the story: come for lunch! read more

This place ranks up there with Kazunori. We got the 5 piece set and each piece was handcrafted and offered one right after another. The seaweed wrap was crispy, the fish was seasoned, sauces and fresh, the ambiance was refined and the service was very attentive. The soy sauce container was annoying and leaked all over. The prices were average for a hand roll restaurant. Would definitely return if I was in the area. read more

Maki A Mano - Example of a handroll - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered: 5 piece hand roll set Stumbled upon this gem after walking the high lines and wandering into Chelsea market. It was the first restaurant we saw, I was hungry and the decor/ vibes drew me in. We were quickly seated and ordered immediately. The hand rolls are fresh! The rice is warm, the seaweed is crisp. It didn't fall apart when eating. Every hand roll was dressed in additional sauces and toppings which enhanced the flavor of each type of fish. read more

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and easily got seated for 2. Same vibe and ordering system as Kazunori, but for those unfamiliar, you select what you want off of a small paper menu (there are sets of different sizes or you can order a la carte) and the chef behind the counter gives you the handrolls one by one. We had a great experience overall - fresh fish, fast service, and well priced. read more

Love the ambiance, the minimalism, the craft, and especially the speakers. Beautiful place with great food. I enjoyed every single roll. The service was excellent, everyone was so friendly and personable. I was happy to be there enjoying hand rolls on my day off. My favorite hand roll was the scallops. I look forward to dining again and trying a couple other hand rolls. read more

Maki A Mano - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Went to Chelsea Market today, to grab a bite to eat, after visiting the Whitney Museum. As we entered Chelsea Market we were immediately drawn to this restaurant by its quiet, peaceful ambiance which is unusual to achieve in the midst of this bustling market place. The handroll menu offered vegetarian options, so we decided to take a chance and went in. I don't usually eat raw fish at an establishment that I don't know, but decided to take a chance. WOW!!!! What a wonderful surprise. Two of us ordered the 4 handroll option, salmon, lobster, tuna and yellowtail and the third person ordered 3 vegetarian handrolls. We sat around the counter and a handroll was presented to us as we finished the previous one. The selection of fish was fresh and delicious and the portion size was perfect. Staff were terrific. A must try! You won't be disappointed. read more

DELICIOUS find!! We discovered it kind of by accident and boy was it a wonderful accident. I got the set of 4 hand rolls for $24 - more than worth it with how fresh and savory every bite is. Even as I was finishing my final bites, I was thinking "when can I come back?" Lovely intimate setting, great for a casual date as I did with my husband or also for a self date which I intend to do soon! Great service as well - friendly and attentive. Food was so good...seriously I cannot stop thinking about how I want more!! read more

Maki A Mano - The first hand roll of the set: salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Decent hand rolls, nice interiors, able to walk in and get a seat on a Saturday lunch, a little pricey. Liked the tamago and eggplant the best. Surprisingly didn't love the fatty tuna or salmon. read more

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Went here for lunch on Saturday, 2/21 and the place was pretty empty. Despite the lack of customers, the hostess was running around like she was the only one working there. She deserves a raise, but it took us about 15 mins to be seated as she was also taking orders and bringing out drinks even though there were two other waiters there doing absolutely nothing. When we sat down we noticed a "manager" just standing behind the bar talking with one of the chefs. My girlfriend and I both ordered the 4 roll set. Maybe we're too used to the attentiveness that the chefs at KazuNori have, but we waited 15-20 mins between rolls while the chef was just standing there in front of us on his phone or talking to the other chefs. After the 3rd roll the chef asked how we were doing and we mentioned that we were still waiting on one roll and he looked surprised like he didn't have our order right in front of him...The rolls actually tasted really good and the space is nice, but the service is absolutely terrible. I'd much rather go to KazuNori if I'm craving hand rolls. read more

Maki A Mano - Salmon hand roll - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I'm surprised the ratings for Maki A Mano aren't higher. Chelsea Market has such a great selection of eateries so I understand the competition. I had a great quick dinner before drinks at N'Between. We got the 5 piece set and the handrolls came out fast and fresh. Each roll was so delicious and perfectly paired. It was so easy to visit, we walked over and sat down- no reservations needed, which is a bit tough with certain handroll spots. We didn't feel like we had to rush but also, if you wanted to be in and out, you could probably do so within 20-25 mins. read more