Very pleasant environment to have a variety of different hand rolls in a bar style. The lighting here is social media worthy and it is definitely worth the visit. read more

Great sushi takeout boxes! The food is prepped quickly and the fish is so fresh. The box is more than enough to fill me up and has a good mix of salmon & tuna. Would highly recommend this spot & the eating it at a park nearby. read more

Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave - NOM Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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HORRIBLE TAKEOUT OPTION! I have ordered takeout sushi twice from Temakase NYC location and both times was extremely disappointed. The first time I placed an order for pickup and had requested alternates for rolls in one of their preselected sushi boxes which is an option they give you. However, they did do the correct replacements and also had a roll that I had not wanted and asked to change, completely getting half my order wrong even though I had been clear about what I wanted. The second time was a delivery order from a different NYC location that took half an hour longer than the original hour long delivery estimate. Why did it take them an hour and half to prepare my simple order of a NOM box? On top of that, both times when I tried to contact them about these issues, the phones for two different NYC locations were not hooked up and not working, despite me placing the second order a month later. So both times I had to email someone about the issue. There are so many quality sushi places at the same price point (sushi hatsune, sanyuu west, Joji, kazunori, even sugar fish for a little more $$) that I have had much better experience and honestly quality at. 0/10 would not recommend wasting your time and money read more

Quick and easy service where you don't need to think too much to enjoy a meal. 4 rolls for $28 - scallop, blue crab, salmon, tuna (and can choose between regular or spicy versions for each). The five roll set includes a Toro handroll. Innovative flavors for each roll but I think that they utilize a little too much sauce. Added the everything bagel handroll at the end because of my curiosity. I think it is worth a try, it is very unique and jampacked with flavor. The everything bagel handroll consisted of cream cheese, miso, marinated salmon, and a sesame dressing. I would recommend it for those with adventurous tastebuds. read more

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Service is stellar!! I sat at the bar by myself and had the "Hungry Hand Roll Set". You sre able to select original or spicy for each hand roll in the set. For the scallop I wanted original but the server made a mistake and gave me a spicy one. He allowed me to have the spicy one and made me the original one at the end to make up for it. The original was definitely better with the scallop. Even though the hand rolls were decent in size, you can alter by letting your server know if you want less rice. But the portion of fish was not alot. It was mask with lots of sauce, which is my only complain. read more

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Where do I even begin. Absolutely awful. Idk what kind of kindergarten created the menu here but why is there ketchup on my rolls. not to mention they were BAD. Even in the beginning of our experience, our tap water had black flakes in it.... we had to request new ones. We cut our dinner short and stopped after we had two rolls each bc how low quality the food was. I would not recommend this place to a soul. Me and my boyfriend run when we see this place. run as in run in the opposite direction. read more

Prices remained competitive! We showed up and they luckily had space to accommodate four. The staff were super friendly and courteous the whole time. They served us water and complimentary miso soup. I got the starving set and was able to make substitutions without extra charge. The fish were decent quality. I liked the salmon, scallop, tuna, and the hamachi. I would tweak some of the flavor pairing though. The toro wasn't the best, but it was doable. I was content after five hand rolls, but got hungry about half hour later. It's a good quick lunch experience. read more

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Food: I ordered two hand rolls - toro and scallop. The scallop was very fishy and didn't taste fresh. It's disappointing and concerning they would serve seafood in that condition. The toro was just okay and didn't taste as good as toro I've had at other hand toll bars. This hand roll bar is below average; I would recommend you spend your money elsewhere that serves fresh and high quality fish. The menu options were also very limited and not the typical sushi or hand rolls you'd find at a more traditional Japanese hand roll bar. Service: Staff were friendly and welcoming. Service was great and the best part of the meal. Ambiance: The restaurant is a good size with two sushi bars with about 20 seats total in the whole place. No tables in this place, just counter seats at the sushi bars. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place and won't be returning. read more

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I think I will put this place for a quick easy breezy lunch or dinner. Here's why. I had this place on a list so I walked in when it wasn't so packed. The person at the front guided me and made sure of my options whether takeout or dine in. They offer combos of their handrolls from 3 - 6 choices. In each roll, you have the option of choosing a spicy toppings or a "classic" one. For example, the scallop offered either yuzu honey mustard and tobiko (classic) or chili butter aioli with chili flakes and tempura crumbs. You can mix and match the spicy and classic hand roll. I took the 6 handroll ("hangry") combo and it was pretty filling. For $38, I had a decent meal plus the rolls were not skimpy (not overstuffed but not decent). When I had to leave earlier than expected, they allowed me to put the rest of my rolls in a to go box. The music wasn't too loud so I could have conversation with someone. It was on a Monday so it wasn't too packed plus the lighting wasn't too dark or too bright. Overall, a decent place for a meal. read more

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Ugh another one where I wish yelp doesn't just do whole stars. This is really a 3.5. The food is decent but not super memorable out of all the sushi/handroll options out there. Although I do always have a soft spot for places that actually roll their handrolls and not leave it open... I mean the term roll stands for itself it's not just putting it on a piece of seaweed (iykyk). I didn't try their crispy rice because I only got it for my gf (ex now, sads lol) who was studying at her dorm and she thought it was mid. Altho I question her taste now ‍‍ for obvious reasons read more

As a big Kazunori fan, I didn't love this. We went on a Tuesday night and made a reservation for 2. That was definitely unnecessary, as there were only about 6 other people in the restaurant. As soon as we sat down, they were trying to take our order which felt a little forced and rushed. I understand this sort of dining experience is usually face-paced but we were in and out of here within/possibly under 30 minutes. I felt as though I couldn't even fully enjoy the food, as soon as you finished a handroll the next one was in front of you. We started off with the salmon cripsy rice, this was actually very good and probably the only thing I would come back for. I then got the Hungry hand roll set which comes with 4 handrolls for $26, again the kazu prices are better and in my opinion for better quality. I think a handroll should highlight the fish and the main issue I had with temakase was the add on ingredients that took away from the fish and attributed interesting and unnecessary flavor profiles. I subbed the scallop for toro, this was good but not amazing. Then the salmon was decent. I did not like the tuna and cannot even remember the fourth one I got. I will say the restaurant had a cute vibe and aesthetic, however, I would rather eat in a hole in the wall with amazing food. I definitely think you can skip this and head over to kazu. No major complaints I just don't think the quality is great. read more

Had a great time here! The hand rolls are absolutely delicious! We ended up getting the "hungry" option. I forgot to grab a picture, but I also got the crunchy rice with the yellowtail. That's a must get for sure. Price isn't that bad especially if you're hungry. It'll definitely fill you up. The best one they have is the lobster hand roll, but we ordered that separately. Service was fast, they serve it to you right away as soon as it rolled up. read more

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Ok so the vegetarian menu is limited, but I'm still going to give them 5 stars. I tried all four vegetarian hand rolls and they were all very tasty. Pair that with the fact that the sevice is nice and friendly, a tip included pricing, and yuzu and matcha ipas?! This place is definitely worth it. read more

Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave - Matcha ipa - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Food is phenomenal. I am a sushi snob and this sushi is amazing. Service is excellent, attentive and friendly. Ambiance is very chill and trendy. Laid back vibes with a warm energy. read more

Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave - Sushi date for one. Best sushi in the city!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was great. A friend and I got the "starving" menu with came with 5 handrolls. The blue crab handroll really stuck out to me. It was amazing and so sweet and tasty. The rest of the rolls were great too. It's a little pricey, but in my opinion, it's worth spending for. The service was really good and the staff was friendly. I got my water refilled hella times because the waiter was so diligent. Very cool. I got to stay hella hydrated W The inside has a nice ambiance with a very relaxed and minimalist decor. Honestly helped me focus on the food and enjoy it. Definitely come check it out, W handrolls read more

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I was craving hand rolls so bad and this place hit the spot! It's already become a regular place for me because the truffle blue crab roll is so delicious! Francisco was the most attentive chef and made my experience feel one of a kind. I can't believe this place isn't always packed honestly. Everything was fresh from the fish down to the Nori. Almost want to gatekeep this place from everyone I know read more

Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave - Truffle Blue Crab Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Walked in on a Sat evening and was immediately sat! Awesome hand rolls here I got the "hungry set" and had a spicy version and all the rolls were fantastic. My favorite roll was probably the scallop or the tuna but overall really fresh and great flavors. They also did let me substitute my blue crab roll for a hamachi roll so they do allow certain substitutions. read more

DON'T come here! I'm from out of town and came to visit NYC. This place legit scammed me on my order. I ordered take out, toro maki, salmon maki and salmon nigiri(my favorite; was really looking forward to this) they ran out of salmon and gave me cheap imitation crab maki and hand roll instead! Without informing me! I left to a near by Boba shop getting ready to eat and noticed they messed up on my order. So I came back and that was when the host told me they ran out Salmon so the kitchen gave me what they had like what the actually FUCK?! You couldn't have informed me that?! I didn't pay for cheap fake crabs. The host girl ask for my info so she can ask the manager tomorrow to refund me. But I never got a refund. I'm so disappointed. What a ripoff. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave - Scammed me on my order. I ordered salmon and they ran out and gave me cheap imitation crab maki and hand roll instead!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Came here on the weekend for lunch. Overall, the food was decent, but the ambiance was a bit strange. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's a casual spot you can easily walk into if you're around the neighborhood. It doesn't compare to KazuNori, but it does the trick. It was nearly empty when I came on the weekend for lunch. Host / server was friendly, but just sitting on their phone where the main dining is and there wasn't someone behind the counter to make the rolls. Bit of a strange ambiance during peak lunch. I ordered the Hangry - comes with 6 hand rolls. It was plenty of food (I didn't even finish it all). You also get a free order of the tuna crispy rice if you check in on yelp which was really nice. Comes with 3 pieces - they were good! read more

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I was in the mood for some hand rolls. This place did not disappoint. Ordered the spicy tuna and the spicy salmon. Both were delicious. Fresh and flavorful. read more

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Put my friend in a very dangerous situation ignoring her allergies, not replacing the food with the known allergen, and still charging for the item. Genuinely appalled by the way restaurant staff handled this read more

Great food and choice if fish. Easy to get seating if you go at off hours and solid portions overalll. Really friendly staff and just let them know if you need anything. read more

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Phenomenal fresh sushi and hand rolls. I am always incredibly impressed by their presentation, efficiency, and the freshness of the food. I've eaten here twice and I will definitely be back. read more

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Everything I ordered was fresh and delicious. The waitstaff were very friendly and helpful. The place is clean and spacious enough to accommodate a large group.? read more

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My friend, who lives in NYC, has had Temakase on her list of places to try; otherwise, I probably wouldn't have known about it. We had a reservation for 12:30p, and until about 2p the resto wasn't terribly busy for a Saturday at lunch. My friend and I each other four spicy rolls and a crispy rice. The hand rolls are made in front of you behind the counter, and once you finish one you are given your next. I didn't find the spicy rolls terribly spicy, but each were delicious! My friend doesn't like scallops and was easily able to switch out that particular roll for another. Service was quick and friendly. It was a chill, causal atmosphere. Each paid less than $40 with tip, so I felt like that was a fair price. I didn't feel like the sushi skimpy on ingredients or quality of said ingredients. I left full but not stuffed. I enjoyed this resto and would be back! read more

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Temakase was a super chill and lowkey hand roll bar! Service was great and vibes were better than expected! Their preset combos all seem super good and I was def impressed for the price and no wait, especially compared to other hand roll places in Manhattan! read more

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Food was so fresh and delicious! Service was very attentive and kind. Such a fun menu. I'd love to come back and try the other items. read more

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This hand roll spot as the highlight of our day. Delicious quality fish and this ere THICKKKK boy rolls. We got the biggest set which came with spicy tuna salmon toro and something else. We also balled out and got the wagyu uni Everything a was delicious and came out quick If you go for happy hour make sure you ask for your free crispy rice! Our airer was not gonna let us know until I inquired since we got a set meal and it was supposed to come with it. read more

Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave - Crispy rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Okay food, mixed service. They seemed to have no idea what to do with us when we walked in, despite two other couples already being seated. They didn't know where to seat us, or who to hand us our menus. We waited for water and then to order for 15+ minutes, and when we had questions about certain items, they were confused and didn't know how to answer. No idea what was going on there. Our sushi chef DID give us a complimentary roll each to thank us for our patience, which was nice. As for the food itself, we both got the "Starving" Menu with non-spicy options. I'd rank the items from best to worst as: Toro, Blue Crab, Scallop, Tuna, and Salmon. Nothing was too great or terrible--they were just okay handrolls. Honestly, the Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice we got to start was more interesting, but at $9 for two pieces, you'd be bankrupt before you felt full. read more

We arrived here for lunch right when they opened, and other people were trickling in, but we were still able to secure our seats at the bar. The bar is where you want to sit if you want to see all of your temakis prepared! Food comes out as it is made, so it was nice to focus on one hand roll at at time to really take in all of the flavors. Onto the food! We ordered the Spicy I Could Eat which includes the Salmon, Blue Crab, and Scallop Hand Roll. We also ordered the Miso Avocado Crispy Rice, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, and Sweet Chili Rock Shrimp. Honestly, I was a little skeptical and nervous about the freshness because all of the fish mixtures were a paste in a tube that were put into each hand roll, but we were pleasantly surprised. The hand rolls that stood out were the Truffle Blue Crab for the aromatic truffle flavors and delicious fresh crab. The Salmon was pretty good too, with slight citrusy undertones due to the yuzu flavors. The Scallop was also yummy and tender with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The Sweet Chili Rock Shrimp was a giant piece of deep fried shrimp and the chili sauce tasted like a thai chili sauce. It was good but I wasn't too impressed. Crispy Rice is one of my favorites and I thought the Miso Avocado Crispy Rice was my favorite thing of the entire meal. The miso avocado mixture was creamy, rich, and slightly sweet and laid perfectly on top of the crispy rice. The Spicy Tuna one was also good and the tuna very fresh, but it was fairly standard. Overall, for the price point and the size of the hand rolls, I think this was a good deal. The ambience and service was amazing too. I definitely recommended this spot to my friends local to the area because it is worth trying out! read more

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The sushi rice was too hot and made the seaweed soggy. Otherwise great with a wide variety of rolls to choose from.

Really cute hand roll place, very trendy and vibey! Bar seating only so best to go with small groups. We walked in on a weekday and waited 15-20 minutes. Food was good / average and came out pretty quickly, I liked some handrolls a lot better than others. My favorite was the spicy scallop as it was so flavorful and creamy! Unexpected least favorite was the salmon... usually i love salmon but it was way too citrus-y :| I got the "Starving" which gives 5 set handrolls for $33 and it was a perfect amount (they accidentally gave each of us an extra lol and i was way too full). Temakase's handrolls had a little more rice than I'd have preferred. Also, in contrast to Nami Nori, the handrolls were more "plain"... a little too plain for what i was paying for. If you prefer the authenticity of just the fish this might be up ur alley. read more

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Wellllll okay. This place definitely had its ups and downs. First off, the food was great. No complaints there - it was fresh, delicious, exactly what you wanted. I got the set of 5 rolls and all of them were great. Unfortunately the service wasn't at its best. I don't blame the employee - they were 100% understaffed considering this poor guy was running from person to person across this whole bar attempting to serve everyone at a rapid pace. And no one was helping him I don't blame him, however I kinda wished he cared more about pushing out the rolls quickly than caring how they appeared. Aside from that, the lighting was nice. The decor was pretty generic instagram trendy. Odd bare wood around the place, can't decide if i like or hate it. Underwhelming experience & i wish it was better. Skip this spot and go to Kazu Nori - always worth the wait and just as fantastic food wise. read more

Overall: Went here on a Friday night with my girlfriend. Reservations were available on the day of and it looked like there was plenty of room for walk-ins. The food was really good for a reasonable price. The menu made it easy to get a variety of different options. Highly recommend the crispy rice! Food: 5 Drinks: 5 Service: 5 Value: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Food: - "Starving" Set Menu - 5 Hand Rolls (Spicy Tuna Crunch, Salmon, Spicy Scallop, Blue Crab, Toro) - "Hungry" Set Menu - 4 Hand Rolls (Shrimp, Salmon, Blue Crab, Yellowtail) - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice We got several hand rolls and a couple orders of crispy rice. The crispy rice were fantastic. The rice was warm and had a great texture. Each piece was topped with a piece of fish. I wish I had ordered more. The handrolls were made to order and each had big pieces of protein in them. The spicy scallop was my favorite. My girlfriend and I both thought the blue crab was a bit underwhelming. Drinks: I got the Kyoto Sour and my girlfriend got the Fizz Papi. The Kyoto sour was an interesting mix of flavors without being overpowered by the whiskey. Good drink Service: The wait staff was attentive and the service was quick. They started bringing out our dishes one by one immediately after we ordered. They came at a good pace without being overwhelming. I thought it was slightly disappointing that the counter actually hides the sushi chef doing his work. It would be cool to see the preparation as well. Value: We got the 5 roll set menu ($33), the 4 roll set menu ($26) 2 orders of crispy rice ($9 each) and two cocktails ($18 each). The food, particularly the hand rolls, seemed like a great deal for good sushi in NYC. The drinks weren't cheap, but they were a decent size at least. Atmosphere: The entire restaurant is bar style seating. It's a shame you can't see the sushi chef work, but they're still active. The restaurant was only half full when we arrived at 7:30, but was pretty full by the time we left. Overall a fun place. read more

Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave - Spicy tuna crispy rice and spicy tuna crunch hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Cool modern spot for hand rolls. Loved the overall look and feel of the restaurant. They have an extensive selection of rolls, some classics as well as some specials. Fish tastes fresh and service is pretty attentive and quick. Also has a mid afternoon menu with some discounted prices, we were there after 2pm so most of the rolls were in the $10-15 range which I thought was good value. read more

Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a Friday night dinner and was craving some sushi. Ambiance... 10/10 I liked the sushi bar setting. The interior is chic and clean Food.... 7/10. I got the 5 roll combo and a crispy rice dish with yellow tail. The crispy rice was exactly what it sounds like, but the yellow tail flavor was mostly masked by the spicy mayo. The rolls were just fine. The rice could've used more seasoning and the fish was not super fresh. The best rolls were the spicy salmon and crab. Service... friendly service but I felt a little rushed. Normally rolls come out one at a time and the server gave us our last roll before we were finished with the one before. read more

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Simple menu, but everything is delicate and delicious. The staff is superb. I can't wait to go back.

When my initial plans in the East Village fell through, I was looking for a place for a quick lunch and stopped by Temakase. Surprised at how quickly they were able to seat my party of 2 as a walk in. With the Yelp check in, we got a free serving of crispy rice! We opted for the spicy yellow tail. Fish was solid and the rice was freshly fried, with a nice ratio of the two. For the hand rolls, there are set menus with 3-6 rolls and you can also order al la carte. The size of the rolls were bigger than other places. Pacing was appropriate. Seaweed was crispy and ratio of rice to ingredient was very good! To name some highlights, the ikura salmon and toro scallion were both solid and very fresh. The tuna crunch featured crunchy bites without taking the spotlight away from the fish. The spicy scallop and blue crab were both creamy, although the former could have been a little bit more spicy with its mayo. The restaurant itself has two sections of high top tables. Food came out quick. Staff were polite. It doesn't compare to other fancy hand roll places but it is great for a quick meal with good fish and great portion sizes. read more

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Let me start by saying I have only ever written 2 yelp reviews in my life and consider myself to be a very reasonable and understanding customer. That being said the experience that I had at Temakase was incredibly unprofessional and negligent and for that reason I feel compelled to share. When I ordered I shared with the server that I have a severe food allergy to nuts and sesame seeds and they confidently made a note and informed me what food would be safe. I then received a salmon roll and after taking a bite realized that there were sesame seeds in the seasoning used on the roll. I very politely informed the server and sent the roll back and let them know that I could see sesame seeds on the roll. He apologized and took it to the chef (in front of us b/c of the hand roll bar concept). The server then returned with the roll in hand and said that there were no sesame seeds on the roll. Mind you a sesame seed is clearly identifiable and I had with my own two eyes seen multiple in the seasoning used. The server and the chef then stood 3 feet to the left of my party and laughed at the fact that I was "wrong" and rolled their eyes as they delivered the rest of our food. At no point was an apology given, a replacement roll sent AND we were charged for the roll I could not eat. They continued to be incredibly rude to us for the remainder of our meal despite the fact I had been nothing but kind throughout a situation that put me in danger. Beyond the utter lack of customer service, it is incredibly frightening to me that the chef has no awareness of what ingredients he is serving and would not even look at a seasoning long enough to so clearly see an allergen. I will be reporting this incident to the health department as their clear negligence could genuinely threaten someone's life. read more

DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE These are not regular sized rolls so, you get 24 pieces for the price of what should be at least 30 from "normal" sushi places. The rolls are not tightly packed - meaning they skimp on the rice and the salmon - both regular and spicy is BLAAAAND. And they skimp on ginger. So I just paid $36 for 24 pieces of majorly subpar sushi. I guess I paid for the box it came in? Seriously, this is regular sushi...why is it so bad? read more