I had Nori bar bookmarked for a little while, and finally had the chance to try it out with my daughter for a late lunch. We made reservations at 2:30 PM and we're here for happy hour. We ordered the deluxe platter, spicy dynamite cake, and chicken skewers. The food was so good! The deluxe platter had a combination of spicy Ahi rolls and some sashimi. Spicy dynamite cake was not too spicy, but had layers of rice, avocado, and spicy Ahi with sauce, and Nori wrappers on the side. Chicken skewers you can order them individually, in a set of three or five and we opted for three. Service was very friendly and attentive. We finished everything. The three items we ordered the cost was $60, adding tip and tax was around $75. The restaurant is very small. Seating only at the bar hence in the restaurant name. Definitely would like to come back and try some of the other options. read more

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A favorite spot for a pleasant but quick dining experience. You'll definitely need reservations (Open Table) but with tablet ordering and a choice to be served piece by piece or all at once, you actually could be in and out pretty quickly. I'm not sure when they added ramen but my neighbor's bowl looked pretty solid. A few other menu tweaks and additions since they opened and a nice technology improvement which now allows you to order the sushi temaki sets through the app. Something for everyone here now. Free parking in all the nearby structures. I kinda love coming to this spot and this micro-neighborhood within the new Kakaako. read more

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First time here after seeing some other yelp friends post their reviews over the past year or so. Overall experience I'd say was good. The Friday we went was the day of the heavy thunderstorm so a coworker had to bow out leaving just two of us. The storm must've made others skip going out also because there were only two other people dining. Everything we ordered was fresh with my favorites being the Pork cheek Cher siu nigiri and the Uni handroll. The Unagi handroll and Maguro w/creamy avocado handroll were both good as well. Joe really liked the Blue crab w/truffke kanimiso handroll as well. Other things we got were: Nigiri flight (5 piece sampler of there premium nigiri,) various nigiri...Aji, Kampachi, Tai, and Hamachi. The sampler was a good starting point while the others were ok. Service was attentive and friendly, waters refilled often. I'm kinda on the fence about the QR code ordering system, it was convenient to be able to order when you wanted and not having to wait for a server to come by but I did miss the interaction with the servers when ordering. It was a good experience, I'm always open to trying sushi places I haven't been to and some if the take out roll sets looked interesting, something I'd be back to try. read more

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A rainy night changed our party from 3 to 2 last minute. No worries ...2 at a sushi bar is much more manageable for conversation. 2 was also better for ordering nigiri which all came in pairs. Segue: the menu is available at your seat... specifically tied to your seat. You order directly from your QR link and you run a tab as you go along. Most of what we ordered was shared. So the separate ordering and tab thing might have been weird...but we figured it out. Getting back to the rainy night...the place was empty. That meant as we ordered things were served almost immediately. Plus side: no waiting. Down side: Also no waiting - everything served at once. The nigiri (we had flights plus additional plates), sashimi, and hand rolls were all very fresh and tasty...SUPER FRESH UNI! We also did a flight of 6 sakes (in super cute cups with koi on the bottom). Food was a 5. Ambiance 4.5 (kind of an awkward entry way with take out boxes pilled high). Service just plain weird and awkward...nary a word spoken to us...although they fawned all over the woman sitting next to me that refused to order in the app...hard to rate but it left me feeling the place is more 4 than 5. read more

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Got the sashimi special (salmon, ahi, amberjack) and it was super high quality and delicious. Heads up, their nigiri rice is pre-made with soy/gluten in the vinegar, so ask about allergies. Staff is super kind and helpful though. read more

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Absolutely love, love, love it here. Nori Bar has such a chill, intimate vibe--it feels like a little hidden escape. The ambiance is cozy and low-key, perfect for a relaxed night out. That said, it's definitely best for small groups. I wouldn't recommend going with more than three people since seating is at the bar--honestly, two is ideal for the full experience. Service is smooth and efficient, with most of the ordering done through their app, which makes everything feel seamless and easy. Every roll we tried was solid, but the crab and truffle hand roll completely stole the show. It was so good I'm still thinking about it. The balance is perfect--the sweetness of the crab with the richness of the truffle--and they don't hold back on the truffle. It's not just a hint; it's bold, present, and absolutely delicious. I would come back again and again for that roll alone. She's the star of the menu read more

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Random date night after playing live music at a wedding--because nothing says "I'm done working" like strumming guitars for three hours and then immediately needing sushi like my life depends on it. Parking was a total dumpster fire. Do NOT park at the theaters. Park at Whole Foods. You're welcome. Future you will adult harder. Counter seating, chef crafting sushi right in front of us like it's a fish-themed magic show, Old Fashioned in hand--then the rolls started coming out faster than my fingers could keep up after three hours of playing. Perfect sushi, lightning-fast service, zero regrets. Food was incredible, but the service was so good we talked about it all the way back to Waimānalo. read more

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Nori Bar Happy Hour! Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Stopped in again recently. My sister wanted to try Nori Bar and I wanted to try more things as well. Made reservations for 4:30pm via OpenTable. We were notified that it was Happy Hour until 5pm, perfect! Ordered a bunch of stuff on the Happy Hour Menu: Spicy Dynamite Cake ($18- shared between the 2 of us), Yakitori Chicken Skewers ($3/ea), Sochu Cocktails ($7/ea). I also wanted to try the other hand rolls so I ordered the 4 piece set, my favorite ones are still the blue crab and the spicy ahi. This place is still pricey but the food and drinks are good. I definitely still recommend trying this place. After coming here for happy hour, I can only see myself coming for happy hour and not during regular menu hours because of the price. read more

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My first time at Nori Bar and this spot will be on my must visit rotation when in Honolulu. Located in the Kō'ula Shops, Nori Bar serves quality sushi hand rolls, nigiri, and other japanese dishes. The space is modern, trendy, and bar top seating. Their ordering is fully automated and lightning fast. As always, I highly recommend reservations. This is a popular restaurant and gets busy very quickly. Their main menu has sashimi sets, nigiri sushi, premium rolls, and hand rolls. I ordered the 5 piece sashimi, spicy ahi, 9 piece sashimi trio (, blue crab - truffle kanimiso, and maguro roll from the main menu. And since my visit happen to still be during their happy hour period, I also ordered a toki highball and chicken skewer from that menu. Everything was fresh and delicious! My favorites were the blue crab truffle-kanimiso, spicy ahi, and maguro roll. The chicken skewers were also tasty and worth the order. Their prices are reasonable and they have a great happy hour menu. Service was fast and the QR code ordering system is very convenient. Their happy hour period is from Sunday - Thursday, 2PM-5PM. read more

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This is a very trendy restaurant that is popular but expensive! Be sure to make a reservation as it gets very busy as there are only a few seats as it is a bar counter! Since it was a cold and raining today, I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen for $19. It was good but everything like egg is an "add-on" ! Most places there is automatically an egg in your ramen!! I also ordered the blue crab with.mayonnaise hand roll for $6.50. The Nori was soft and chewy, not crispy or fresh as expected! This place is called the NORI Bar, NOT Acceptable! Plus, ordering online, paying online, why did I tip? read more

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Visited Nori Bar for their bento box for an easy lunch. I got their 5 roll BYO set with Spicy Ahi, Spicy Scallop, Blue Crab, Unagi and a side of Kizami Wasabi. The Kizami Wasabi is a must for us. Everything tasted great and the presentation of the bento was nice as well. Parking isn't an issue with the restaurant with all of the parking structures around the area. Just be aware, it may get crowded around lunch and dinner since there are a lot of other restaurants in the area. The food is great! We usually just take out from here, but definitely want to try their dine-in menu. read more

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Will definitely be back! The food, service, and ambiance were so on point! I had the chirashi bowl that was not only yummy but the price was so reasonable! Was personally impressed by the amount of sashimi provided and the quality of the fish. It even had uni and ikura! I was able to try a bite of 6 different rolls..... all delicious! I would recommend the scallops, spicy tuna, and unagi rolls The staff were all friendly and attentive. The ambiance is very nice! The place has a very modern feel. But, be aware, that there is only bar-like seating. No regular tables. We were lucking that when we went there was no line. read more

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Probably one of my favorite quick eats on the island, but still get quality fish and service. Order on your phone and they make the rolls fast. You can't go wrong with the hand rolls- they all taste good. Rice to filling ratio is perfect the crisp nori always hits the spot. Some of my favorites are the salmon, truffle crab, scallop, and hamachi. read more

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Great food Great packaging for the sushi rolls We ordered the 4 roll set that included Blue crab Maguro Avocado ( love that it was slightly creamy) Cucumber This is our second time coming here and will definitely continue. read more

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We ordered takeout from Nori Bar and were a little nervous that the quality and flavor wouldn't compare to dining in--but it was absolutely divine. If it tastes this good to go, I can only imagine how incredible it is in person. We tried the six-roll sampler (crab, hamachi, salmon, scallop, and ahi), along with several hand rolls, a poke bowl, and the 12-piece nigiri set. Every single item was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Highly recommend! I noticed the dine in option is fairly small, so if planning on going, make sure to have a reservation or some time to wait! The inside of the restaurant was clean and modern. read more

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Don't forget my Hokkaido Uni and Ikura! Thanks. A newer made to order hand roll sushi place located in Kaka'ako. Nori Bar is actually a bar! A small place with bar seating only. It can sit about 12 or so. It's located on Auahi St, next to Tonkatsu Kuro, on the further end of the street that's currently a dead end with a couple of condos under construction. Can park in the Whole Foods or Ward Theatres parking structures and walk over. Even though it was bar seating only, there was a good amount of countertop space for food and drinks, and the seats are spaced out well enough where you're not elbowed your neighbor all the time. The feeling and atmosphere was quite comfortable and spacious. I liked the bar was a wrap around. You can see the sushi chef prepare everything and easily interact with everyone. Order via QR code menu by ToastTab. Sometimes this is more convenient, but wow, they have a lot of options on top of sushi and sashimi with bowls, ramen, starters, drinks, desserts, and etc. Definitely needed a minute to decide--cause I wanted to order everything. The Happy Hour Sashimi Set is an excellent choice to try a bit of everything. It consisted of king salmon, ahi tuna, hamachi, ahi tataki, spicy tuna Negitoro, and Hokkaido uni and ikura. The quality of the sashimi was acceptable--a bit less than what I expected. Ahi tataki was fresh and good, but needed a sauce as it felt dry. The sushi was awesome. This was the best item in the set! Nice prepared and seasoned. The Uni and ikura was missing when it first arrived. Kinda weird to serve a small bowl with only one Shiso leaf lol? They were good! The Hamachi Carpaccio was very good. Fresh, buttery hamachi with nice sweet, soy sauce. I liked the addition of the thinly sliced jalapeño and leaf of cilantro that added a touch of spice and herbaceousness. The mini pork belly udon was good. Simple, clean broth with a nice, fatty piece of pork belly with wood ear and Choy sum. The Wagyu hand roll was okay. Wagyu could've been torched longer and needed some salt. Hokkaido Scallop hand roll was good. Fresh, sweet scallops, but the sauce was too light. The Umami Mushroom hand roll was very good. Earthy and tasty mushrooms. The King Salmon Carpaccio was excellent. Slightly torched, topped with a tasty chili sauce with fried garlic plus the raw onion slices below it made it a delectable bite. Overall, it was a good experience. Nicely prepared food and rice. Crispy nori. Quality seafood. Beautifully presented. Excellent service. Friendly, informative, and attentive. Acceptable prices. Comfortable and intimate atmosphere. Will definitely come back to try more things! read more

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Got their lunch special chirashi bowl and truffle poke bowl which were both soo tasty! Chirashi bowl came with a lot of pieces of fish and a good variety. Truffle poke bowl was so good too. Each came with miso soup. We also got a hamachi roll which was very good and love that the nori was fresh and crunchy. Small interior with only bar seating so I would only recommend small parties. read more

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My friend and I made a reservation for dinner because she really REALLY wanted the truffle ponzu sauce and wouldn't go to any other sushi place. Even though we had a reservation, it took a while for us to be seated. I think we were seated about 20 minutes after our reservation time? Nori Bar has intimate seating so there aren't too many spots and its relatively quiet inside. Everyone has bar seating and the chefs prepare the rolls right in front of you. I ordered a few hokkaido scallop rolls with yuzu kosho and the truffle blue crab handroll. We also had a hamachi carpaccio to share. The hokkaido scallop rolls are so nice and fresh, this was definitely the highlight of my meal. The truffle blue crab handroll was a little too creamy but it was still nice. She wouldn't share her truffle ponzu sauce so I had to get my own and it was definitely worth it because it's really good! I really like that Nori Bar also lets you choose the amount of rice in your rolls as well. I would definitely be back! read more

Nori Bar offers great quality sushi and dining experience for people who want to dine in as well as take out. Located in Ward, the restaurant is right next to Tonkatsu Kuro and parking can be found in one of the many parking structures in Ward. Our office decided to get lunch from here and we ordered their Box Sets To-Go. I was so impressed with the packaging for their take out boxes which included a small dish to pour your wasabi and soy sauce into. I ordered their 5 Roll Box Set and chose 1 Spicy Ahi, 1 Spicy Hokkaido Scallop, 2 Blue Crab and 1 Yuzu Kosho Scallop. While it didn't look like a lot of food, it was quite filling and the seafood was so fresh and delicious. I'm definitely coming back and will try dining in next time! read more

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Walked-in on a Friday at 11:30 a.m. and was able to place and receive our takeout order within 20 minutes. Rice was cooked well: tender and flavorful. We will definitely be back! read more

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We Loved and enjoyed the happy hour specials, $4 beers, and DELUX SET $34!! The service was amazing, thanks to Susanna and Iku San!! Definitely coming back soon! read more

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The sushi roll sampler platter for takeout looks amazing!! And it tasted pretty good. Its a lot for one person so I shared it. Next time Ill try dine in, but the line is kind of long. Looks like a nice place to dine in. Its located in the Ward area so parking in the theater area is convenient. read more

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Went there for the first time. Interesting concept for sushi bar. Quality of fishes was excellent! My favorite was truffle crab/crab miso and aburi combo. Oh, uni was so sweet! I can't wait to go back and get a uni tray. Good service. Enjoyed cozy ambiance. read more

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Came here during lunch time (post 1 PM, so probably after the rush). We were seated right away and it looked like there were 4 groups in there. The host was so friendly and brought out our waters and edamame right away. There isn't a bathroom located in the restaurant, it'll be on the corner where Dean & Deluca is. If you'll want to use the restroom, you'll have to ask the staff at Nori to provide you the code. You'll have to scan for the menu but the drink menu is provided on the table. We knew what we wanted and ordered a set of the 4 hand roll and a set of the 6 handroll. The hand rolls were pretty big and filled with amazing fish and seafood and so we had a few leftover which we boxed up and took back. You're able to combine checks at the end, just let the staff know! I can see why this place is popular and would come again for quick eats! read more

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I ordered the 5-roll build-your-own set from Nori Bar Hawaii we got blue crab, 2x spicy ahi, ume shiso cucumber, and tamago. Everything came so fresh and beautifully packed! My son loves it so much, he couldn't stop eating! The rolls were super tasty and the presentation was adorable with the "Let the good times roll" box. It came with soy sauce, wasabi, ginger and a little edamame on the side. Such a fun and easy meal to order! we'll definitely be getting this again soon :) read more

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Lovely hand rolls in this quaint cozy bar in a gentrified neighborhood. Hand rolls are different and the ingredients here provide a delicious sushi experience. Dine in (with limited space) or take away. We dined in. So fun. So chill. So modern, yet so simple. We really love Nori Bar! read more

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I absolutely loved this place! We'd previously been to Gohan, which has a limited menu and a few tables, way more casual. This spot was a completely different vibe, with a modern feel, bar seating only and chefs making food to order right in front of you. Everything was delicious, but I have to give a special shout-out to the beef fat egg yolk rice. I'm trying to watch my cholesterol, but the fact that I licked the bowl clean is a testament to how good it was. I also really enjoyed the scallop roll, which might sound boring, but it's a sign they can deliver on even the simplest of dishes. Honestly, everything was just so good you can't go wrong. I can't wait to go back. Just be sure to make reservations; it was tough to get a seat even on a weekday. read more

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We ordered their poke bowl and 4 roll set special online. 4 roll set special contains spicy ahi, king Salomon, hamachi and cucumber roll. King salmon and hamachi are our favorite: and we can eat rolls in our own way with their condiments. Our medium poke was truffle salmon: it was good too. Their sushi rice is great too. Although they say the order is ready in 15 minutes, it might take longer when the store is overcrowded. Yet we enjoyed all our orders, so we will definitely try other boxes. Thank you very much for a delicious dinner! read more

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As a big fan of seaweed and rice, it only made sense to check out Nori Bar. The service was great--friendly and efficient--and the vibe was casual and easygoing. Given that it's a nori-focused spot, I had high hopes for the seaweed. For the most part, it delivered--sometimes crispy and flavorful, but at other times it turned soggy a little too quickly. So, kind of a hit-or-miss situation there. It's a solid place if you're craving sushi rolls or nigiri--fresh, quick, and no-fuss. I was in the mood for something more filling, so I went with their chirashi bowl, which was decent but didn't exactly blow me away. Overall, it was an okay experience--quick, easy, and satisfying enough. Just a heads-up: the space is pretty small, so I'd recommend making a reservation if you're planning to go during peak hours. read more

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A friend gifted us a beautiful sashimi platter from Nori Bar Hawaii - Ward. The sashimi is beautifully presented, nice selection and included the extras... fresh and delicious! Perfect for any special event or just a treat! Thank you! read more

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Free parking at whole foods. Walked in about 30 minutes before breakfast ended. Got sat right away. We ordered via the QR code. I got the gyudon and my husband got the salmon ikura with metaiko. Also ordered hot tea (free). Food came out pretty quickly. We agreed that the salmon ikura bowl was better but the gyudon was still tasty. Miso soup could have been hotter The breakfast also came with me, some pickles, tamago, and nori. The mentaiko was good but not worth the extra $5 for the portion size. I think next time I eat here id like to try the ramen or udon. read more

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For the only hand roll sushi bar on island, this is pretty good. This and LBD are the only ones I know with blue crab hand rolls reasonably priced. My friend and I came here this last time as part 1 of our dinner. I got a cocktail and the hamachi Kama and she got the scallop and salmon hand rolls. The hamachi kama size for great for the price $15! It just took a while compared to the hand-rolls to be ready. My friend enjoyed her hand-rolls. No wait when we went and we walked in. read more

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Nori bar was fun! We passed on the rollmakase so that we could choose which rolls we wanted. Hokkaido scallops will always be my fave but the wagyu was also up there! Unique Japanese drinks too read more

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Walked in and was immediately seated. The bar area is definitely a bit tight quarters, but it's a smaller restaurant! Uncle behind the bar plated my ginger and edamame right away. I ordered through their QR code and started a tab. Uncle rolled everything in front of me which gave it a nice personal touch. I had 2 blue crab hand rolls, 1 spicy ahi hand roll, and a mini beef udon. Everything tasted great; the prices were a tad high for my liking, but everything was great overall! read more

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One of the best sushi restaurants in the island. It located in Ward next to Tonkatsu Kuro. You can park at Ward parking spots. There're around 15 bar table seats in the restaurant. Interior looks very clean & bright. I tried their sushi rolls in their regular menu and everything was so good and fresh. This time I came for their newest breakfast menu. Prices around $17-22. All set came with Nori, tamago & Miso Soup. Salmon & Ikura set (10/10) - big portion and the Ikura doesn't taste too fishy. Salmon flakes are good. Perfect match! "Sashimi Set (10/10) - it came with 2 pieces of Hamachi, 2 pieces of Salmon & 2 pieces Ahi. The sashimi tastes soooooo fresh. Highly recommend. Tonkotsu Ramen (10/10) - made with black garlic oil. I added extra egg and the char Siu was very tender. I enjoyed my meal and my parents felt satisfied on their food as well. I'll definitely come back again. read more

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There is an understated entry. Enter the ramp when you see the tonkotsu place keep going you will see Nori bar. The place is a modern bar style with 8-10 seats...I didn't count. Why do you need a complex menu with pages and pages when you have the simplicity of delectable food. So good I find myself dropping in for a roll or 2 when ever I'm in Kakaako. Fresh and flavorful. Let's start with the MUST: the truffle kanimiso crabroll - this can only be ordered dining in. I also enjoy the Hokkaido scallop with yuzu kosho that you can option for spicy mayo. The A5 wagyu roll is another worthy try. You know ...just get them all! You can also get a roll or nigiri set to go. The packaging is thoughtful to have a place for your sauce options. Staff is super nice and the chef is so personable. read more

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The food was very mediocre it lacked flavor but the fish was fresh. The service was alright we waited for a while for each item I get it its made to order. The ambiance was typical sushi bar read more

I made reservations on OpenTable for 11 am. We were the first customer there. Only sushi Bar. The food was delicious. Hubby wants to go back again because the fish was fresh. We enjoyed the sushi and the sashimi. The services are great and it's a clean locations. There's lots of parking. Go check it out. read more

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Such a cool handroll sushi bar experience. Sitting at the counter made it even better -- watching everything being made fresh right in front of you. The handrolls were delicious, crisp, and perfectly balanced. Great vibes, great food, and a fun, interactive way to enjoy sushi. Would definitely come back! read more

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5 STARS TO THIS REMARKABLE SPOT! This morning my Fiance and I brought her parents to eat the NEW breakfast at Nori Bar! This new service started this weekend, and from now on they will be serving breakfast on Saturday's and Sundays at 8am-10am. The staff were super nice and the food was amazing, they always have good music playing in there too and everything was super clean! I had the Hamachi Kama set and it came with a lightly fried Hamachi collar, tamago, Miso soup, rice, takuan, and a side of Nori sheets. The Hamachi was so flavorful and seasoned to perfection, the skin was very crispy and the meat under was super juicy and flaky. The tamago had that classic sweet taste and went perfectly with everything else. And when you put it all together in a Nori Sheet with the takuan you get a beautiful mix of exceptional taste and sensational textures! [Disclaimer!! I would not recommend trying to enter an establishment before they open! We just got very lucky! :)] We live very close to the Nori bar and we decided to walk there this morning, we got there a little bit before 8am and the staff greeted us welcomingly and let us sit inside at their bar while they finished opening, they even let us order too before 8! The staff was very attentive and super nice the whole time, we hardly had to wait for our food and drinks and were able to enjoy it in peace at their nice and clean bar listening to their great music. After our fantastic experience it's a no brainer to give Nori bar 5 stars! From the amazing staff, clean space, and fantastic food, they hit all the points. Will definitely be back and you should definitely come too! read more

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