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    ROL Hand Roll Bar - Irvine

    4.8 (1.5k reviews)
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    Yellowtail
    Julie H.

    Came on a Saturday around 5:30pm and had waited about 15-20 min to be seated. The hosts and chefs were all friendly and accommodating. The restaurant was clean from the dining area to the restroom. We ordered Set Menu 2 with 6 hand rolls. The fish tasted fresh, and the ratio of rice to fish was well balanced in each. Set menus are a good way to try a variety of options and felt worth the price. The portion was also filling enough to leave us content. We saw some customers order the inari and looked good, but we were too full to add on more food. Will come back to try more items on the menu!

    Scallop roll
    Sokha L.

    First time here and was happily surprised . It is a pretty good comparable spot to the Kazunori original hand bar . I ordered the six roll set menu. My favorite was the crunchy salmon which is salmon with some crispy fried onions I believe on top. Great flavor the seaweed was yummy. I thought that the scallop roll had way too much mayo and it was a bit watery and the blue crab was OK a bit salty. Ordered the Yuzu drink, and that was refreshing. They did a good job on presentation for the drink. A server was friendly and attentive enough. I think if they used regular Ginger instead of the Ginger with red food coloring that would have made it that much better. Overall, it was a fun experience. They opened at 11 AM and we had the last four seats by 11:30 on a Monday

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    Hanna L.

    The food was super good! I loved the ceviche omg, and also their drinks (non-alcoholic) are super unique. The staff was very attentive. I was getting so full, and before I even asked if I wanted less rice, they asked me. They were very aware the 7 piece rol and the crispy tuna and the ceviche were definitely filling up my stomach fast LOL. Love the vibes, although I can see how the line will move very slow due to limited seating. I wanna go again! I think they had a takeout option in a cute bento but I'm not sure.

    Part of 6 set!
    Joy C.

    ROL is great and one of the better Kei Concept restaurants! We added our name to the waitlist in the parking lot, but only waited about 20 minutes till we got seated. The service was very kind! They checked in about allergies and changed gloves every time they prepped a hand roll for us. I got the six hand roll set with no substitutions and the truffle soy sauce! Definitely never thought of that combo, but will be making that at home moving forward! Every roll was delicious and felt proportionally filled. The seaweed was very crispy and never got too soggy. The pacing of the meal was just right as well. The crispy rice tartare is excellent and one of the better ones I've tried! The rice is the right level of crisp and there was a lot of tuna! It's a bite size, so it could be a little bigger given the price ($9). The inside mimics Kazunori with bar seating and the open kitchen. Nothing too special design wise but, I'm definitely looking forward to coming again!

    Javier J.

    This is a proper hand roll place. Everything had a fresh taste, but the Uni was definitely not Santa Barbara Uni, so shame on our server for saying it was. The buttery, ocean-less taste that comes with SB uni was not there. Aside from that hiccup, all of our rolls were delicious. From their toro to their salmon, there is a good rice-to-fish distribution in the roll. Their Japanese beer options also hit the spot. All prices were also extremely reasonable for both food and drinks. Service was friendly, even for a late-night sitting, when we were among the last to be served before closing. In my opinion, this is better than KazuNori, the service and quality of the fish are both above theirs.

    Leila D.

    Roll Sushi is fantastic! The food is always fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. The sushi quality is excellent, with great flavors and generous portions. The staff is friendly, attentive, and provides outstanding service every time I visit. The restaurant is clean, welcoming, and has a great atmosphere. Whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, the experience is consistently excellent. I highly recommend Roll Sushi to anyone looking for amazing sushi and great service!

    Look at the presentation style before you even eat, really sets the standard for quick paced sushi bars!
    Darlene N.

    This was my first time going to this restaurant and I'm honestly in love. The style reminded me of Japan's actual sushi bars, putting me right back in the small hidden gems that I found while touring Tokyo. True to the name of this restaurant, the rolls are made fresh and in full view. I loved that they served the rolls fresh onto your plate and you eat as they make them allowing the temperature of the filling to be as fresh as possible and the texture of the seaweed wrap to be perfectly crispy. My favorite was the crab roll and the tempura roll. An additional thing that I really loved was that they had hooks available under the bar to hang your bag so it's not tangled in everyone that passed through or falling off the chair when you try to situate it behind you. Their truffle soy sauce and fresh wasabi was an insane combination but I'm definitely coming back to try all of the other flavors too.

    Vinitha V.

    My all time favorite place to get good quality raw fish. The kaisedon is my favorite things to get because you can customize it and it comes with a variety of fish to try and when you get close to the end of the bowl they zest a lemon and pout this rich and savory broth that just completes the whole dish and is such a fun experience. the way the make the hand rolls to order and serve them to you are ready for it is amazing because the seaweeds gets a nice crunch to it. The wait is pretty long so definitely account for that but it is definitely worth it. The service is great too they take really good care of you. The place is pretty small but it makes the experience very intimate and you get to watch them make the hand rolls from any seat.

    A5 uni Handroll
    Anna N.

    Went here for lunch and was able to get on the yelp waitlist ahead of time so it wasn't a bad wait. Everyone sits around the stool and it does have an elegant but casual feel to it. The sets are the best value and I got the 6 piece set. It came with salmon, yellowtail, tuna, crab, scallop and toro! Loved the yuzu sauce which definitely adds another element to the rolls. My favorite of the set is the scallops. We ended up treating ourself to the A5 uni handroll. The a5 was soft and melted in my mouth and the uni was creamy and fresh. I would say for the price I would've wanted them to fill the roll up with more A5 and uni but overall I did enjoy it!

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    George H.

    Excellent dashi soup and peas. Love the sushi rolls especially the lunch special variety. Great friendly service. Very busy ambiance with friendly staff.

    Salmon Handroll
    Cheron N.

    Fair warning: if you go at a busy time, there will be a wait because it's a handroll bar and it's very delicious so people will want to eat here. 100% worth the wait. The staff makes up for it by being super friendly. Every single one of them was nice and looked happy to be there. The price is listed as 3 dollar sign but I found the prices to be extremely fair! Especially for the quality of food you're getting. Ambiance is hip and cool I guess. My son like the soy sauce dish because it looked cool.

    Dave L.

    This place is really a niche for some, and others might not understand the concept. It is a bar that offers sushi hand rolls. Now these rolls are simple: protein, rice, and seaweed. We took the lunch special which is four rolls, miso soup, and edaname for $17.00 Surprisingly, this is more food than you think. We had enough to eat. The quality is good, but simple. I do like the concept. The staff is very nice. I was hoping their hand rolls would include more. When I go to Kura and order a hand roll, it has carrots, celery, avocado, rice, a protein, and seaweed. It is a thick roll. The seating seems limited and the design of the room limits how many people can sit at a time. In summary, the food is healthy, reasonably priced, and tasty. This might be the perfect place for you.

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    Paige D.

    I've enjoyed ROL the handful of times I went in person. The fish is fresh and I really enjoy their lemonade. Today I decided I'd try ordering it for delivery - and the quality was SO different it pretty much felt like a different restaurant entirely?!All the rolls were extremely sloppily put together and were just not very appetizing. Maybe they were having an off day, but overall felt super bizarre given the quality when eating in!

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    If I can't have garlic and spicy food, can I eat here? I'm concerned about all of the warnings they have on the website about cross contamination, etc.

    Yes, most of the rolls are not spicy and do not contain garlic.

    Can you provide gluten-free options?

    Non-celiac gluten-sensitive here. I was able to eat the salmon, toro and blue crab handrolls. I was advised to avoid the salmon spicy tuna donburi and furikake fries due to gluten. No dipping in soy sauce ofc.

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    Very cute little speakeasy inside the Marriott hotel, the staff was very friendly and accommodating…read moreupon arrival. The drink menu had a lot of unique cocktails on it which I thought was pretty cool. I went for this cocktail called the purple pancake and it ended up being delicious. My boyfriend ordered a pickled margarita which he liked. I was very happy with the lobster roll I ordered it was divine. Overall I would come back, I enjoyed my time here. Cocktails are about $20 each.

    Stopped by for a quick nightcap and ended up having a great time…read more Food: When you're at YNK, you can order off the Floe Lounge menu for food which is nice. My friend and I both got the autumn salad: mine with a crab cake, hers with steak. Another friend ordered the steak and fries. My salad was fantastic, and the crab cake (both as a topping and as a starter) was a hit across the table. Everyone was happy with their food. Cocktails: The current theme is classic cocktails, and the space definitely leans into that old school martini bar vibe, very classy. Drinks were solid. I ordered the mango cocktail (can't remember the name) and it was a little on the sweet side, but not overly so. Still enjoyable. Service: This is really why I'm writing the update. Erica was our server and she was AWESOME. She noticed my friend's steak was overcooked and immediately replaced it even though he said he'd eat it because he was starving. That kind of attention and care is rare. Someone please give her a raise. Parking: They validate if you park in the Marriott lot Vibe: For a Thursday night, it was surprisingly busy in the lounge, in a good way. Tons of people out and about adding to that chill, lively Thursday evening energy. I loved the blue glow from the outdoor fire pits. Next time, I'm definitely taking my YNK drink outside for a few sips.

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    I've been wanting to come here forever after hearing so many great things and didn't realize how…read morehard it was to get reservations. Had reservations for a party of four (made via online) and was seated right away. Ambiance is dark and intimate but seating was enough to feel like you had room. Drinks were delicious and strong and service was great and quick. You are limited to eating and drinking within a certain time frame but it's not bad as the servers are on it. Drinks 10/10 and food 10/10. I'm still craving their burger, one of the best ones I have had, I can't even compare it to anywhere else. Bathrooms are located outside of the speakeasy.

    Been wanting to try this place ever since it opened and finally got the chance to do so…read more Located at the packing district, expect to park hella far away or prepare to valet. Not sure if reservations are required, but this speakeasy is pretty tiny so I can't imagine it can accommodate walk ins. We had a reservation for 8pm on a Friday night. The door is very well hidden, I thought it'd be in a basement around the corner or something. The space is really small, so big groups are not advised. I had the niña fresa, a strawberries and creme type drink. Delicious! If you like sweet drinks, otherwise do not get it. I had the Saturn afterwards. Still a little sweet, but mostly sour. The server came by to say that we only had 25 min left, so we hurriedly ordered a last drink. But when he delivered it, it magically became 5 min! I chugged my drink and was ushered out the door. Overall it was pretty nice but I didn't enjoy having to rush at the very end.

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