We stopped by Temaki Society on a Friday night and ended up hitting two birds with one stone with both AMAZING food and drinks while taking out some guests who flew in to visit! Not only were they so impressed but they loved the vibe and ambiance of the spot! They even mentioned that it perfectly captured the trendy Downtown LA feel. What really stood out to all of us was how fresh and flavorful everything was! The fish tasted flavorful and fresh and melted in your mouth. The portions were generous especially in comparison to other handroll spots in LA. Every handroll was packed with quality ingredients, balanced flavors, and that perfect ratio of fish to rice. You could tell a lot of care goes into every item on the menu. Everything that came out looked so aesthetic and beautiful. Since Temaki Society is located inside The Grayson Bar, it made for the perfect start to our night out because we could enjoy cocktails alongside our handrolls! The chirashi bowl was a standout to everyone because it was loaded with fresh fish and so satisfying. We added uni to ours because we love the creamy taste to it! I also recommend checking out the combo sets which include a variety of their signature handrolls and are perfect if you're visiting for the first time. The banh mi handroll is a special roll that I chose and our guests lovedd it!! If you're looking for fresh sushi, generous portions, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere all in one place, this spot should definitely be on your itinerary! (Side note: Music + playlist here is a 1000/1000 as well) read more

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I feel like this might be a "if you know, you know" kind of place. I found them while scrolling through some "need to go" spots when visiting LA. I ordered about 5 signature hand rolls and shared them with my husband. I honestly can't remember which rolls I ordered but i do remember that I enjoyed all of them lol. The shop is small and has limited space, I wouldn't come here for an intimidate date but it was comfy and cozy. Their parking situation kind of sucks as its only street parking but what can you do, it's LA! Additionally, the person who helped me check out was friendly so that's a plus on all sides. :) read more

Temaki Society - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Absolutely delicious place!!!Hidden gem in DTLA! I took a photo of an empty tray cause I ate everything within a minute!) Fresh fish, tasty combo with rice and souses. Totally come back here again. Very friendly and helpful staff. read more

Temaki Society - Oolong tea - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

my goodness... seared salmon is on my last meal list. i hope temaki society is here for a long time! read more

Temaki Society - Seared Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I got the temaki five set and CUT roll. The menu and rolls are definitely very creative. Service was just okay, but rolls did come out pretty fast. The space is small tiny and next to a bar, music is pretty loud. Pretty nice that they have wifi! read more

Temaki Society - CUT (Caviar, Uni, Tuna). Temaki Five. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First off, 10/10 for music selection. Love a casual spot bumping 2000s R&B! This little spot is in the front entrance of a bar so you have to show ID to get in. I got the 5 handroll combo. I think I would stick with the 4 handroll combo next time, as the crab handroll didn't do much for me. Or I would go up to the Temaki 5 because that looks like it has the best fish options. These are really good sized handrolls, I was sufficiently full with just 4. They give you lots of protein. The salmon, scallop, and spicy tuna rolls were all great. The blue crab didn't have enough flavor for me, and the one on the middle just didn't hold up to following the scallop roll for me. But i definitely would come back to try other options! The food came out very quickly once I got my order in. They even have a little trash can for each table for the plastic wrap that you take off from the nori. I walked here so I'm not certain what the parking is like, but just know this is downtown LA so there are lots, but street parking may be hard to find. read more

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Good hand rolls, unique flavors. I love that the seaweed is wrapped when served so it is always fresh and crispy. I think 4-5 rolls is the sweet spot for a full meal. I tried a variety of rolls and honestly they were all good. Parking is a little annoying since there's very little street parking so you'll most likely need to find a paid lot. It's also located at the front of a bar so I can see the being a popular spot for the peckish after happy hour drinks. read more

Cute little hand roll spot next to grand central market. Self serve water and soy sauce were easily accessible, and the restaurant was clean. We were the first to order for the day, and our hand rolls came out in less than 10 minutes. Comparable prices to other hand rolls came spots, but I feel like their portion of fish was more generous than others. The combo of 5 rolls with blue crab was the way to go. My favorites were the blue crab and salmon! The plastic wrap on the nori was easy to remove without breaking the seaweed, and kept each roll from getting soggy. They even gave us a cute trash can to organize the wrapper trash. I would come back and treat myself with this meal for a solid work lunch. read more

Temaki Society - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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These are the best hand rolls in LA, they are so unique, the fish is extremely fresh, and they do not skimp out on the protein. My favorites were the chopped salmon, uni, and the cut roll. I also recommend giving the tostadas a try, the sashimi slices on there are massive and it is super fresh. The service here is so friendly and nice. I recommend parking at the Grand Central market, it is just right next-door. read more

Temaki Society - CUT, Golden Uni, Bahn - Mi (top left) Temaki Five (top right) Salmon Sashimi (bottom left) Yellowtail Tostada (bottom right) - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love me a good handroll bar and Temaki Society beyond met my expectations. This little eatery is located right next to a bar (The Grayson) and is open during select periods of the day, so make sure you double-check their hours before venturing over. There's inside and outside seating, including some bar counter seats, but it's a small space and can get packed during peak hours. I happened in during lunch and had no trouble finding a spot, though plenty of people order for takeout, as well. They pack the nori/seaweed separate from the rice and fish, which keeps the seaweed fresh and crispy until you're ready to enjoy. And such generous portions of fish! YUM. The price for a 5-roll set (scallop, blue crab, chopped yellowtail, chopped salmon and spicy tuna) came out to ~$30, which isn't bad at all. Some people may be able to share a 5-roll set, but I had it all to myself and I regret n o t h i n g. Easy to pay via card or tap to pay. They give you a little trashcan to stash your plastic wraps, which I thought was so cute. I didn't know where to put everything once I was done, so I dropped it off at the front and they didn't seem to mind. The staff members were pleasant, efficient and personable. You can find way more than handrolls here, which was a surprise to me. I took pictures of the menu to help others who may want to explore options other than handrolls (though I definitely recommend the handrolls). Parking can be rough. I circled around for street parking to no avail, and then resorted to Grand Central Market's horribly tight garage. $5.50 for the first hour, not a far walk at all to Temaki Society. May this business live long and prosper in DTLA - I will be back soon! read more

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Fantastic handrolls in busy dtla. Walked to the restaurant for a work lunch. Ordered at the counter - there's a couple different combos you can choose from. Went with the regular 5 roll combo. There weren't many seats inside, so sat at the outside patio. The handrolls were pretty legit - i def appreciated that the nori was shielded off by some plastic - keeps the integrity of the seaweed's crispiness intact. Was very filling overall - def would recommend! read more

Temaki Society - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My new favorite hand roll bar. My friend and I both ordered the 5 hand rolls for $35, and it was absolutely worth it. The yellowtail ended up being our favorite bite -- I really appreciated that it was a generous, clean slice of fish rather than finely chopped or mashed like you get at so many places. Each roll had its own personality, and the seasonings were thoughtful and well-balanced without overpowering the fish. Everything tasted intentional. I'll definitely be making this a go-to every time I'm in DTLA. read more

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We got the 5 hand roll and Golden Uni & CUT (Caviar, Uni, Tuna). The rolls are all so delicious and they have their own flavor profile going. The seaweed is crispy and crunches with each bite. I really really enjoyed my food during my visit here. The only part that I was sad about was the difficulties of parking, but I'm going to have wear my big adult pants and suck it up because the hand rolls are worth it! read more

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The food quality , ambiance and service: The spot is small so it's not the best for larger groups. It's located in the same building as the bar but when you get inside it's right before you enter the bar. read more

Temaki Society - 4 Handroll Combo - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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absolutely phenomenal! I love how this handroll place stands out with its bold flavored assortment of offerings crafted with different mix in ingredients from serrano, cilantro, pickled wasabi, vietnamese pickled carrots, to aioli crunch garlic and more. I tried the chili yellowtail, tuna taku, and the banh mi. All three were amazing and packed with fresh fish. The rolls are quite sizable and full of flavor too. The presentation is beautiful and they certainly don't skimp on quality ingredients. Every bite is full of flavor and will have you wanting another bite. Will def be coming back to try more especially the uni roll! read more

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WOW - so impressed by all the handrolls at Temaki Society. They have kazunori running for their money. They are extremely generous with the fish (thank you) and love the seaweed clear wrapper to keep each seaweed fresh and crispy as you make your way to each handroll. I highly recommend the Temaki 5 if you're unsure of what to get - almost every single one in this option slaps. I may even suggest to finish off with a CUT handroll if you're feeling fancy. PARKING: they are a few doors down from grand central market. If you can't find street parking, I would just park at the GCM parking structure. It's about $5 per hour. Something to note- the parking structure is extremely narrow and tight. read more

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This place is so good. The location is small. 3 small tables and about 4 -5 spots for bar style seating. Parking is all paid parking in different lots. Their menu is simple and to the point. We tried their Temaki 5 roll combo and added a blue crab roll on the side. I can't say I had a favorite because they were all delicious in their own way. The rolls are loaded with fish so be careful when taking the wrapper off and when you take your first bite. We also tried the tuna tostada. Which also came loaded with fish. It was delicious The yellowtail sashimi was also fresh and delicious. The pieces of yellowtail were thick but still very tender. read more

Temaki Society - Chilli Yellowtail - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was shocked by how much I enjoyed my experience here. I visited this restaurant for a relaxed dinner, not expecting too much. I've never been super impressed by a handroll spot in LA until I tried Temaki Society. At other restaurants, I constantly felt like the price of handrolls was not justified considering how little fish I was actually getting. However, that was not the case here. The interior is really small: there's only a few tables. Interestingly, you have to show your ID to get in. I think it's because Temaki Society is directly connected to a bar. The interior is minimalistic and simple. There was only one person taking orders and making the dishes, and he was very friendly and speedy. Temaki Society's menu is pretty small, and they offer sets of 4 or 5 handrolls. This place's handrolls were truly the best I've had in LA. I loved how each handroll's seaweed was encased in a plastic wrapping that you remove when you eat. It kept the seaweed nice and crispy, and they give you an adorable mini trash can to toss the wrappings into. I tried the 4 piece handroll set and was blown away with each topping. I feel like a lot of handroll places are quite stingy with the amount of fish, but Temaki Society absolutely packs each handroll with tons of fish. The price was not cheap, but I felt like I was getting my money's worth with each handroll. I absolutely loved the scallop handroll. It was incredibly creamy and fresh, featuring tiny fish roe for a burst of flavor and texture. The other handrolls (spicy tuna, salmon, and yellowtail) were fresh and delicious as well. I have not stopped thinking about this place, and I can't wait for my next visit. read more

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This place is hidden away for sure but for good reason. The quality is amazing! I liked how the seaweed was wrapped in plastic so for every next roll you'd need to pull it apart so it would stay fresh and crispy and not turn soggy from the rice. It's a very small spot with limited seating in the main dining area but you're also welcome to sit in the dark bar area in a different room as well. You order at the counter first then they bring the hand rolls to your seat. Street parking only. There's a lot of meters around the street! read more

Temaki Society - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Drove three hours from San Diego just to check out Temaki Society and it was very good! The staff were super nice and made us feel really welcome. The chef even came over to show us how to unwrap each handroll so the nori stays crisp and explained the little touches he puts into every roll. We tried the Temaki 5 plus a few extras and our favorites were the spicy tuna, seared salmon, and cut roll. The uni is imported from Japan!! After we finished eating, he gave us a tour of the bar and even showed us the two-level speakeasy, which was such a fun hidden gem. The Grayson Bar opens at 5 PM, the speakeasy at 8 PM, and the second level at 9 PM. Perfect spot for drinks and amazing food. read more

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We got in and it was empty. It was a chill vibe and the staff was more than helpful. It could be a little cute little date spot cuz the ambiance is calming but they do bump some of the Korean music!!! I had the set of 5 because I just wanted to eat and not think. All of them were bomb. Scallop really stuck out and the blue crab was good but my least favorite. Wanted to try the seared scalloped but I'll save that for next time. I like how they leave the plastic on the seaweed so it stays crispy! There located next to the grand central market. Should try it if you're in the area. read more

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After one visit this has already become my favorite handroll bar! The quality of ingredients were amazing and them using Hokkaido uni is a big plus. The concept of unwrapping the handrolls yourself made the experience more fun and interactive. Every roll was packed with flavor and i will definitely be back to try more. read more

Temaki Society - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came across this small bar/restaurant when I visited the Grand Central Market. Since we wanted to try this place for a long time, we still went in after our early dinner. There were Bar seats and few small tables inside. It's easy to miss because it's located by the entrance of Grayson Bar and they check your id upon entering. There was nobody when I visited and food came out quickly. We ordered 5 handroll combo. Everything was good even when we were still full. Come back next time? Not really because parking was hard to find and food was good but didn't really stand out from other handroll restaurants. read more

Temaki Society - Handroll combo - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Decent overall, but it didn't overtake my top 2 hand roll spots (Kazu Nori and ROL). The portions are very generous and the service is good. I just feel like they aren't super delicately made in comparison. Because the temakis have so much filling, it starts getting a little messy. I got the 5 handroll combo and swapped out the spicy tuna for another crab (since that one usually is my favorite at other spots). I would say the salmon was my favorite here! And the crab and yellowtail weren't as flavorful as I was expecting. I think 4 temakis would've been the perfect amount for me since the portions are large. The plastic wrapped around the seaweed is nice as a concept and good in theory since the rolls can be made all at once and it retains the crisp. But the removal process either breaks apart the rice OR it doesn't. And for the ones that held its shape, the rice seemed slightly over packed together like an onigiri instead of sushi. I think the concept is there and their service and design/atmosphere is are executed well. But I think the competition for good hand rolls is fierce and there is room for growth. read more

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Wow! I love this place so much. This is my second time here, and I'm reminded again why I was blown away during my first experience. I got the temaki 5 and they kindly allowed me to switch out the chopped salmon for another spicy tuna (sometimes the texture of raw salmon throws me). Each temaki comes with a little plastic sheet to keep the nori fresh, how creative! The flavor of the seared salmon is why I'm writing this review. So creative and innovative to use mustard. $35 is genuinely such a great deal!!! Outside area is sketch but inside is nice. read more

Temaki Society - Set - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Fresh fish, excellent service, well made. This was a smaller location, but excellent food. The staff were very friendly. They had self serve water and the back of the place is the grayson bar. We parked next door at union market for $5. read more

Temaki Society - Temaki Five - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered two hand rolls for lunch. They came packaged perfectly. Fish was fresh and the handroll had a good rice to fish ratio. The nori comes with plastic wrap so nothing gets soggy. I got the chilli yellowtail and seared salmon and both handroll were great. read more

Temaki Society - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love this place! Thank you for the fantastic service and food. Their Handroll set (5pc) is my favorite, comes with yellowtail, salmon, blue crab, scallop, and spicy tuna. What's so special? Their seaweed stays crunchy and fresh for your entire meal, they wrap their seaweed like an onigiri and you peel off the plastic and eat, Their hand rolls are overflowing, with a fantastic portion of fish and their rice is warm, They're located by grand central market, their chefs are friendly and offer advice and teaching you how to eat. Street parking or walking distance from the grand central market parking. read more

I can't believe I haven't done a review yet- I've been here since they first opened and they have been consistent every time. 5 handroll set: 5/5 no throwaways here, each roll is handcrafted with care and flavorful. You know it's a good handroll when the rice is fluffy and warm. The seaweed is also on point. The blue crab is especially my favorite I will keep coming back for the handroll set. read more

Temaki Society - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was solid! Great simple concept! Parking is a bit hard and seating is limited. The chili oil sear salmon was my favorite! Some improvement suggestions: sushi rice was overcooked and was a bit mushy. Also the combo really needs the wasabi and ginger. Flavors start to mix and blend in a manner that doesn't allow to taste the unique items such as going between chili oil and yuzu. But portions are solid and quality is great, but the rice today.... Wasn't it. Hopefully better next time! read more

Temaki Society - Temaki Five - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was delicious! One of my favorite hand roll places in LA. The service is always great and the ambiance is a nice little spot where you can enjoy a quick bite with a date or a friend. Space is small so wouldn't recommend huge parties but for a smaller group or date would be perfect. read more

Temaki Society - Hand roll flight. The beer is from the bar next to this place - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The hand rolls I tried are delicious albeit pricey. I uploaded the menu from Aug 2025 with updated prices. The golden uni hand roll is a star because of the huge and fresh pieces of SB uni. At $24 each, it's a splurge. The restaurant was also offering a special on the CUT roll (caviar, uni and tuna and uni)-buy one get one free at $19 for a roll (Aug 14th was last day). It was so delicious. The piece of tuna was generous and topped off with a smaller piece of delicious uni. I enjoyed the brightness from the shiso leaf added to the two varieties of rolls I tried. It takes a little while to get your food because they are made to order and meticulously assembled. The chef kindly came and showed me how to eat it without making a mess which I greatly appreciated! The hand roll combos would definitely make for a more affordable and filling meal. I will try one of those next time but I'm not sure when that'll be because the parking situation was challenging as most of DTLA appears to be. I did get lucky with a metered spot adjacent to the entrance but worry it'll be harder next time. Be sure to bring your ID because the restaurant shares space with a bar and you get carded on your way in. read more

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Fresh, fire, and flawless. The handroll combos (Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Scallop, Blue Crab) hit every note--clean cuts, perfect rice, and rolled to perfection. Specialty rolls were bold and spicy, just like the mezcal pineapple. Service was smooth, vibes were cooler--chill lounge feel with late-night beats at the bar. read more

Temaki Society - Spicy Tuna, Chopped Salmon, Yellowtail, Scallop, & Blue Crab) + (Spicy Tuna & Spicy Yellowtail) Drinks - Mezcal Pineapple + Gin&Tonic - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got the 4 hand roll combo before they closed for their one hour break before dinner hours. There were seats for around 5 parties at the restaurant and it was connected to a bar in the back. The rolls tasted super fresh and was actually very filling because they were packed with rice. The fish itself for the 4 hand roll were all chopped/diced fish so might try the other hand rolls next time! read more

Temaki Society - 4 hand 4 Handroll Combo - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Planned a visit on a weekend with no wait time. Ordering is pretty straightforward, can get a 4 or 5 roll combo ranging from 20-35$. They have other items to order such a side, dishes and appetizers. Ordered a shrimp side dish that was doused in soy sauce, which turned out really delicious. It was also a nice dish to use for your hand rolls to dip in. I felt like it was a really good combo. Each roll that you for your order is different but each bite was very tasty! After you order, you can dine in or you can dine in the bar that is attached to Tamaki Society. The server will bring you your order in the bar where you can order specialized, cocktails, and drinks of your choice. The food was very delicious experience was really great and to top it all off. The drinks were fantastic. Definitely recommend anyone coming to try these hand rolls. Its DTLA, so parking is street/any available garage parking in area. Recommend taking uber if your close. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for quite some time, especially considering the amazing reviews that they already had. I'll be honest and say that parking is not the easiest, but I ended up parking up at the Grand Central Market structure and walked over. Because this place is located adjacent to a bar or within the building of a bar, it is a bit inconvenient in the sense that you must be 21 or over to get in. Of course, the work around would be to get it to go and eat it at the Grand Central market. But being our first time, we wanted to try the experience there! We tried the five hand roll combo as well as the Temaki Five and I must say it was the best hand experience I've had... Best food I've had in a really long time! I love how they wrap it so that when you get your first bite with the Nori it's a beautiful crunch coupled with the warm rice! A cute and special touch when eating there is that they give you a mini garbage can to discard your plastic wrapping. Each roll was beautifully made and very flavorful. I honestly cannot wait to go back but maybe next time order it for delivery out of convenience sake. Should be interesting to see if the flavor / experience changes. Please just go now! read more

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Great place to grab a quick bite. True to the roots of sushi, you can eat and go without much fuss. The fish is high quality and tasty and the fresh seaweed adds so much flavor and texture. The rice is warm and delicious. A little pricey for what it is but not disappointing in the least. Street parking can be tough. read more

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Best handroll I've ever had! The flavors are so well put together and it was obvious that they really put thought and care making it. My favorite rolls are the seared salmon and the C.U.T. I'm so happy to have found this place. The place is pretty small but it's connected to a bar/lounge and I'll be trying that next time. read more

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Amazing hand roll restaurants in DTLA with a speakeasy bar. They have a $88 couple combo which is great for dating and couple. The fish were so fresh and premium quality. The staffs are really friendly and loved the environment. The cocktails are straight from the bar and wasted great. We would definitely come back. read more

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I love temaki here. It's perfect whether you're just a little hungry or absolutely starving. There's a bar right next door too, so you might stop by for food and end up dancing and having a great time before you leave. The owner and staff are all incredibly friendly, and the food is seriously delicious. My absolute favorite is the caviar and uni combo -- I order it every single time. The freshness is always top-notch. Last time, my husband, a friend, and I came together and somehow ate 38 pieces... Honestly, that kind of becomes the standard once you start eating here. read more

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