Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Maru Handroll Bar

    4.7 (30 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Maru Handroll Bar Japanese Restaurant Photos

    Business Info

    MARU HANDROLL BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Maru Handroll Bar

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Danielle H.

    I thought this was such a cool and interesting restaurant! I did not know that the menu served basically only hand rolls and no sushi rolls but I thought it was very fun. The whole restaurant is very vibey. Even though I went with a friend I can see it being the ultimate date night. There are no tables here, you only sit around a bar counter. They make your sushi hand rolls in front of you then place each one on the bar counter for you to take. I thought everything was delicious and tasted so fresh. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly! When we came they still did not have their liquor license but you can byob it which I think is pretty cool! All in all it's a fun spot to check out.

    Chili Cucumber
    Mollie F.

    Manu is an excellent addition to the Memphis food scene. The ambiance of sitting right at the bar and getting served as it is ready was so fun! We visited in the later afternoon on a weekday and were served immediately. Everything was delicious! I think we all agreed that getting the a crudo was a perfect opener and that we should have gotten the three handroll combo that they offer. The hashimi handroll was the fan favorite, followed closely by the spicy tuna. I also tried an avocado and it was delicious. The chili cucumber was a great way to start our meal. I am excited to return again!

    Nick C.

    Outstanding fish. The best I have had in all of Tennessee so far. The roles are small and it takes a while to get full. You should probably pregame with a steak before you come because you don't want to try to fill up on the A5W steak, unless you're trying to impress your date with how rich you are. It's a small restaurant and it fills up quickly. They accept reservations and they are probably the only way you're going to get a seat on Friday or Saturday night without waiting. If I was rude to the manager, that was my fault, and I apologize.

    A5 wagyu
    Timothy L.

    Fantastic ! Great vibes and friendly staff . I tried the 5 handroll set . Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Negitoro, Kani, Avacado All were tasty ! My favorite though were the hamachi roll and the A5 Definitely worth checking out if you have time .

    At the bar
    Fara C.

    The best sushi place in town! Hands down! Officially my favorite place! The ambience, the music, the staff, the service....THE FOOD! I feel like I am back in Japan again!

    Cherry N.

    I'm so glad Memphis has a spot like this! Everything was very fresh and delicious. Staff were friendly and attentive. I love the bar concept!

    Jessica U.

    I could not take pictures of the food fast enough! So all I got was a menu picture :) That was the most fresh, flavorful fish I have EVER eaten! (I seriously can't emphasize that enough.) The server was so helpful in answering all of our questions and checking in on how we were doing throughout the meal. We went right when they opened at 11 on a Sunday and it was the perfect environment. Getting to watch the chefs at work was masterful. I am already counting down the days until I come back for that SAKE CRUDOOOOOOOOO and those delicious hand rolls!

    Spicy cucumbers- very good
    Adrienne S.

    I did not like the A5 wavy roll. Meat was over cooked. Was not worth $28.. I also didn't like the scallop hand roll. While the fish tasted fresh the roll has mint in it. Disgusting. Wish I knew ahead if time. They should print what's on the inside on the menu. The cucumbers were good and the Sake crudo was just ok to me. I would try it again for different things. However I paid $57 and was not full after my meal.

    Restaurant

    See all

    2 months ago

    Amazing authentic sushi and sashimi. Had an amazing experience . The seared scallops were both beautiful and delicious.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Jim S.
    11
    38
    42

    23 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Fara C.
    170
    33
    46

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cherry N.
    431
    55
    96

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Adrienne S.
    22
    136
    203

    4 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sloan T.
    649
    30
    8

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Best sushi I've ever had in Memphis. The handrolls are amazing. Definitely make a reservation.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Davia D.
    183
    17
    1

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    29 days ago

    Everything was delicious I have thought about those hand rolls everyday. Can't wait to try the Uni. Service and vibes were 10/10!!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Amazing food and service! The crudo was fresh and delicious. We can't wait to return and try everything else on the menu.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Pam S.
    0
    18
    1

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Best hand rolls in Memphis! All of the dishes were top tier! Highly recommend Chef Zach!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    The ingredients were top notch. The presentation was nice. The service was attentive and informative. I can't wait to go back

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    amazing service and fresh authentic japanese fish paired with perfect sauces and the environment is amazing !'

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Maru Handroll Bar

    You might also consider

    Takashi Bistro - Lunch Bento Box

    Takashi Bistro

    4.1(155 reviews)
    5.7 miMidtown
    $$

    Usually when a restaurant attempts more than one cuisine, I'm a little hesitant they can actually…read morepull it off. But Takashi Bistro is the rare exception where their Thai food is just as good as their Japanese food. Some of their standouts are the clay pot, sonny's soba, and chirashi bowl. When I've been here with a large group, I've gotten the sushi boat which is a ton of delicious food and probably the best food/cost ratio if you don't mind sharing. The seafood is consistently fresh and I've never had any concerns about quality. The servers here are always kind, willing to recommend the best options, and are attentive to refilling water, etc. Their cocktails, sake, and tea are also very tasty and refreshing!

    I love shrimp hibachi and was looking forward to enjoying one of my favorite meals…read more I ordered through Uber Eats, so the cold temperature of the food can't be blamed on the restaurant. I didn't care for the flavor of the ginger salad dressing, which is usually a favorite of mine. It was too sweet. The yum yum sauce, which is also normally a favorite of mine was too sweet. I didn't eat either one. The rice was good, but I missed the mustard and ginger sauces available at other hibachi places. The clear soup tasted good, but lacked mushrooms and other items in other clear soups I have had. The shrimp seemed good quality, but there was a lot of oil on the veggies. The rice was good.

    Photos
    Takashi Bistro
    Takashi Bistro - Beef fried rice, chicken pad Thai and bagel roll.

    Beef fried rice, chicken pad Thai and bagel roll.

    Takashi Bistro - Mai Tai

    See all

    Mai Tai

    Fuji Cafe - Thick salmon slice that was a great texture and flavor

    Fuji Cafe

    4.4(190 reviews)
    13.1 mi
    $$

    I found a sushi spot with a quick Google search and Yelp verification lol they actually provide…read moregood descriptions of their social rules and they have an extremely extensive list to pick from! Not to mention, they are well priced - two rolls and a miso soup for $32 before taxes! Escape down the road to pick them up on my way home from my client and it was ready within 10 minutes of ordering (around 5pm) The hostess was super nice and I wish I had the time to dine in but the next time I'm in town I will definitely be back.

    Although not posted in the menu as such, fried rice for the dinner specials is apparently $1 extra…read morenow. And the upcharge is not conveyed during the ordering. They just ask steamed or fried rice. But if you say fried when you get the bill you'll see the up charge line itemed. Not sure if that's gonna apply to the lunch specials as well in 2026. It's served in a separate bowl that's heaping full ... but the wait staff's finger was dug deep inside the rice when carrying it. Never saw her before but it was a bit off putting. Super crowded on a Saturday night. Standing room only. Heard one person say best restaurant in town. Just an fyi, I found a bone in one of my sashimi. Never happened before. But just be mindful, especially if giving to your kids or if you're like me and stuff the whole piece in your mouth. In the past we used to come and the Chinese staff and owner were super nice to us. And that was part of the charm of always going back. Kinda like going to Cheers where everybody knows your name. Nowadays it really just seems more like any other business. And so times change. With that, I think we will take a break from making this our go to spot in the future.

    Photos
    Fuji Cafe
    Fuji Cafe - Cookie butter

    Cookie butter

    Fuji Cafe - 6 pm on a Saturday night - and this is before the  bigger crowd arrived

    See all

    6 pm on a Saturday night - and this is before the bigger crowd arrived

    Maru Handroll Bar - japanese - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...