While I love Seabutter, I'm obsessed with the Bar for its menu selection. It's always great to have a menu that's got the best of both worlds: a fixed assortment and an array of options! It was our first time visiting the Bar and my husband got the Taste of the Bar while I got the 6 piece hand roll fixed menu. The Taste of the Bar had the most unique recipes for their rolls and came with a sake or green tea, which was amazing iced. The Bar is located in a super fun little strip mall towards the back of the mall. It's sort of low key, so it's not really too crowded, hard to find parking, or much of a wait to be seated generally. I loved how friendly and social the staff are as you're being served your hand rolls, it made the experience that much more enjoyable. Service is prompt and you're welcome to order more food at any point during your meal. I loved the 6 piece. It was a more traditional hand roll offering of salmon, spicy tuna, amber jack, blue crab, toro, and scallop. The hand rolls were all so flavorful, but my favorites were the blue crab for its creaminess and the amber jack for the lemon zestiness that paired so well with the protein. The hand roll portions are generous and I was stuffed by the end. read more

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First off, pretty good hand rolls. I liked their blue crab and negi Toro the most. I did get the 6pc set and got a HYE upon recommendation. I think the taste is really up there, in terms of feeling satisfied or full afterward is up for debate. I think that the sequencing of the rolls is a bit off-putting, there is no rhyme or order to when you buy the set, it comes based on whatever the chef decides to make! It's not the worst thing but it did get me excited for the next piece which wasn't what I'd expect each time.. oh well. Their pickled ginger was great because the experience felt like an omakase, so I was cleansing my palette with a piece each time. I think their best ones, e.g. HYE, was not as amazing as I thought it should be. It was just your typical baked heavy items to get your savory palette going... It didn't feel as nice as the others. I give this a 4-star as I dinged this place for their price. The ingredients are good with their presentation and the limited seats make it quite exclusive feeling. I just don't like spending $60 during lunch for just a few rolls and not feeling full. I'd still come back for maybe a celebratory thing though! Maybe they get specials or something. read more

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What a great find in El Segundo! We usually go to KazuNori when we're craving hand rolls, but The Bar by Seabutter is every bit as good. The six-hand-roll set is an incredible value at $33 and includes salmon, blue crab, spicy tuna, amberjack, negi toro, and scallop. My husband ordered the same set but couldn't resist adding the truffle salmon hand roll at the end because it looked too good to pass up. We arrived just before the dinner rush and were seated immediately at the bar. The service was quick, and the hand rolls were served one at a time, which is exactly how they should be enjoyed so the nori stays perfectly crisp. My favorites were the blue crab and the scallop. Both were generously filled, incredibly fresh, and absolutely delicious. I also love dipping my hand rolls in a little ponzu sauce for the extra flavor. We'll absolutely be back again soon! read more

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I ordered the 6 hand rolls on DoorDash delivery. I thought it would be a light lunch but boy I was so full after! Packing came in a cute box. My favorites were by far the Blue Crab and Spicy Tuna. If I could only pick one, definitely the Blue Crab! The rest were okay, nothing to write home about. read more

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Honestly the BEST handroll restaurant I've ever been to, even better than Kazunori and Rol!!! It's pretty small inside, so I don't recommend coming with a huge party. Easy parking with a parking lot outside. Taste of the Bar: 4/5. Not worth the $35 because the miso soup or sunomono salad (cucumber salad with sesame oil) and hot green tea were very average tasting, nothing special. BUT the 4 handrolls were super FRESH AND DELICIOUS! The best hand rolls I've ever had!! I don't have a favorite one because they all were sooo good. This would've been 5 stars if it weren't for the price. Next time, I'm getting a hand roll set for sure, not the Taste of the Bar. Even a 6 piece hand roll set is cheaper than the Taste of the Bar! read more

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I stopped by The Bar for the first time and came away really impressed. The quality of the fish was the first thing that stood out. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and each hand roll was generously filled. I've had hand rolls at a lot of places where they're mostly rice, but that definitely wasn't the case here. I went with the 6-roll set, and while I initially thought it might not be enough food, it ended up being the perfect amount. I left comfortably full without feeling overly stuffed. My favorite of the bunch was easily the amberjack hand roll. The fish was buttery and fresh, and the citrus finish really elevated it by adding a bright, refreshing balance. It was one of those bites that made me want to order another. The restaurant has a clean, modern counter where you can watch the chefs prepare everything fresh in front of you. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and each hand roll came out one at a time so the nori stayed perfectly crisp. read more

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Hand roll sushi bars are becoming a popular trend, so we tried The Bar on recommendation. Don't expect tables but seating at the bar for about 14. It was Friday night and had about a 20 min wait. No problem since this place is located at a shopping center. We ordered single, trio and 6 hand roll sets. Each roll was served individually as if on a tasting adventure. The rolls were basic. Some were tasty based on the sauce or fish. If you're looking to take a date out for a meal, this is a good spot. read more

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Dropped in for a quick lunch- the restaurant consist of a long bar that wraps around with 20 or so seats around the open kitchen. Noise level is high as open space and no ceiling dampeners. So how's the food? Rolls are pretty simple concept so the decipher is how good of quality is the filling I ordered a set that came with four rolls than included salmon, tuna, scallop and crab. None of these rolls really stood out. In a positive side the fish did not taste fishy. The best roll we had, which was not part of set that I had was the yellow fish. The set of four cost about 22 dollars at lunch and was ok. Given that I felt the food was just ok, I probably would not stop in again. Parking is challenging at this shopping center. Tight area at this strip mall but parking is free. read more

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Hand Roll flavors and ingredients were nicely proportioned, and yeh so true that it is optimal to eat the hand rolls immediately when served so the seaweed doesn't get soggy. We tried the Taste of the Bar and the 5-roll set, plus two extra hand rolls. Friendly staff. Ambiance was balanced between casual and modern lines. -- mostly at-the-bar tall seating with two low level chairs at a lower counter. Two things can be addressed, though these do not detract from food and service quality: The tall chairs are heavy and awkward to get close to counter when squeezed between either side by diners. You'll need a person to shove the chair closer or figure out chair placement first before sliding onto seat. They could reduce the music volume in the bathroom as it was too loud. read more

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Came here after my son's basketball games were done for post game meal. The food is spot on and I could have eaten until I burst but stopped. Notable hand rolls for me the spicy tuna crunch and the truffle mushroom. I ate the mushroom so fast that I don't take a pic but really incredible. Service really fast and friendly. Ambiance cool chic and hip. If you have not eaten here you need to go! One issue - we sat at the end on lower side and the ratio to chair to table is a little off so opt to sit at tall chair. Otherwise it's perfect. read more

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Found this place after heading to LAX. Amazing hand roll bar! Bar type seating that surrounds the sushi chef building your hand roll. Great service. Chef informed us of what each roll was coming. We got the seabutter deluxe which includes their top hand rolls. Rice ratio was solid and had good texture. Started with the salmon truffle. Torched in front of us with a strong sear taste. Next was the HYE, a minced yellowtail belly and tasted fresh. Uniscallop roll also tasted fresh and good quality. Sliced T toro hand roll was buttery and melts in mouth. The wagyu smell lit up the room when it was torched. One of the best hand roll places I've been to. Came before dinner time and it was empty. Seated immediately and had a quick dinner here. read more

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Good service. We had no reservations and they were able to seat us at a lower table right away. I enjoyed the rolls, because they don't put a lot of rice. The miso soup and cucumber salad was good. read more

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generally not the biggest fan of crab so it wasn't for me, but my brother liked it so it worked out. personally preference but scallop is one i prefer big whole ones rather than smaller, so that's where texture gets me when it's small scallop. the tuna and salmon were good, however, but nothing mind blowing. decent option since i picked up and was able to get a deal but i don't think i'd get it otherwise for $23+. didn't necessarily have that obvious freshness to it, although it could just be due to the mix of flavors that hid it from me read more

The fish was high quality and consistent with the experience that I've had at Seabutter's main location in Beverly Hills. I ordered online and took the food to-go, which was seamless and well packaged; there's also nice counter seating in a cute interior. One guy made sure that I enough chopsticks and ginger for my large order, which was nice. read more

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Worst sushi I ever had. It wasn't fresh and overpriced. Go to Kazunori! The only good thing was service.

I love me some yummy handrolls. Finally a quality handroll place nearby. Bar seating only. You get served one roll at a time. I recommend either going by yourself or with 1 other person, because this place can get easily packed. Random star of the show are the chopsticks. Quality disposable chopsticks that DO NOT give you splinters. read more

Super excited that a handroll bar opened up in the South Bay. I would say this is significantly more expensive than Kazunori but the caveat is that there are more premium rolls & they give a lot more fish imo. They have a set menu of rolls and a la carte items all ranging from $6.50 per roll to about $15~ I got the Luxe 3 handroll set which included truffle salmon, HYE (yellowtail with lava salt), and Negi toro. My husband got a few a la carte and the wagyu handroll which was a plus after eating all fish. It came out to a $100 lunch for 9 rolls.. which is steep & we weren't full yet. Super nice place tho, would come again lol read more

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter - Lux 3 Hand Roll Set (Salmon Truffle, HYE, Negi Toro) - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Excellent quality of fish! I came here on a Thursday at 1:40pm and nobody else was sitting at the bar so it was nice to have the entire place to myself. Jessie was awesome and she gave me a lot of helpful recommendations. The salmon had the perfect flavor and texture, I would recommend starting with the 3 hand rolls $17 set menu which included: salmon, tuna, & yellowtail. The ambiance was so peaceful too. read more

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I have eaten here twice now, both at "off" times mid-afternoon, so never had a problem getting a table or with service. The style is similar to KazuNori, handrolls in sets or a la cart. Unfortunately, the food here is just mid. The first time I decided to try the Lux 3 Set since it was interesting and different. It came with salmon truffle, HYE, and negi toro, and I also added a blue crab. For me, maybe the "lux" was too much for me haha but if you like truffle and caviar, I would recommend trying it yourself. With the blue crab, I found myself crunching on shell and had to spit / pick it out multiple times. I gave it a second chance and tried the regular 3 roll set of salmon, spicy tuna, and albacore. While I did enjoy this better, it still felt lackluster. Both times, the rice was more hard than I'm used to. AND both times the rolls came in a different order than listed! Which I guess maybe isn't a big deal but I just thought it was weird. Especially with the Lux set since the rolls are more special, I wanted to know what I was eating. Will I come back? Maybe if I'm in the area and a friend wants to go. Otherwise I'll make the drive to MDR. read more

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I was excited to see a new handroll place in El Segundo. I came here for a weekday lunch and we were able to snag the last few seats at the counter. The place is similar to KazuNori where it's just a bar/counter seating. I ordered the Seabutter Deluxe which came with five handrolls: salmon truffle, HYE, uni-scallop, double T, and Wagyu. The HYE had way too much sesame oil on it and it overpowered the other flavors. I also got the U.S.C (uni, seared scallop, caviar). Fight on! That one was probably the best one out of the ones I tried. Honestly, none of the handrolls were bad but they weren't amazing either. When it comes to handrolls, I'm more of a purist and I would rather have just fresh sashimi, rice, and crispy seaweed without all this extra sauce on top and overdressing it. Overall, the rolls were pretty good. However, I left feeling a bit disappointed. We felt that it was overpriced for what it is and for the amount of food. The portion size was small and the handrolls were skinnier than the ones we have had at other restaurants like KazuNori. The seaweed is also soggy and it would taste so much better if it came out crisp like it does at KazuNori. Service was just okay. There were a couple faux pas like they took away my water at the beginning of the meal because they mistaked it for another person's next to me who had already left. They also gave me a soy sauce/ginger dish that looked dirty and used. I probably won't be back. If you like more of a fusion handroll, and don't mind paying a lot for small portion sizes, then you might like this place! Parking: free in plaza lot read more

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Want fresh & flavorful Handrolls that are unbelievably irresistible? Look no further! They've been open for about a month and a half. It's in the space where Oath Pizza previously was. There's free parking at Plaza El Segundo where this business is located. Hubby & I walked in and were promptly seated at the bar. There's mostly bar-height counter seating with about 14 seats, though two regular-height seats are available. It's nice that they have some menu items that are not raw fish so my husband has food to eat while I nosh on the food he doesn't eat! I would like to see a couple more items for hubby, but at least there's a few things he will eat. I chose to get the Taste of the Bar which includes Soup or Salad, 4 Handrolls, & Green Tea or a shot of Sake for $35. The handrolls are incredibly fresh! I appreciate that they make & serve them to you one at a time. The set includes Spicy Tuna Crunch, Salmon Truffle, Scallop, & HYE. My favorite was the HYE Handroll. It includes minced yellowtail belly, sesame oil, minced truffle, kizami wasabi, & sea salt. Super flavorful! Hubby got two Handrolls; Miss Crab and Wagyu Beef, & a Blue Crab Don. The Wagyu was slightly torched before being assembled into the handroll. I took bites of each of these and they were great, too! I'm so very happy to have tried this place out! I want to try a few other items on my next visit! read more

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The food is pretty safe if you want hand rolls. But we ordered the sashimi and it's just mashed fish, not actually fish slices, which was disappointing. We ordered uni toro donburi and it was a small bowl of rice with regular furikake (I think the egg nori furikake you buy in the cylinder container) , on top and more mashed fish. I understand it's a concept but it might be better to change the menu name slightly to not confuse actual sushi folks. Service is counter style, so I wouldn't say it's anything different. They do have waiters but because your back is turned to them, they only clean off plates when dishes are done, Not to actually check. Ambiance is ok, it's a high ceiling bar sushi style. Sits maybe 10-15 people at a time. they do have a set menu, miso soup, 4 rolls and a serving of sake for $35 so that seems like a good deal. Something to note, all the 3,4,6, hand roll sets, they cannot modify AT ALL. I'm allergic to raw scallop so I asked if they could cook it, or just torch it, but they said they couldn't. They couldn't even replace it with a cheaper cut of fish (anything but raw scallop, even a cucumber roll was ok I informed them) or anything else that's already on the list of rolls but they said no. Which is slightly annoying but I guess allergies are my issue, not theirs. Conclusion, I did order a lot of Al la carte so it was good. Is it worth going to once? yes, but considering price, ambiance, service, Idk if I would ever "insist" we must go again. read more

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For full transparency, my review is based on my experience ordering via Uber Eats. But this was my first time ordering and wow everything was amazing. I know that the rolls would be even better freshly made in the restaurant, and considering how great they were vis delivery I will absolutely go to the restaurant next time. I got the 6 roll order, added the HYE roll and the toro uni-don. All amazing, all delicious. The yellowtail (which is always a must when I get sushi) was not my favorite but the HYE (yellowtail belly) more than made up for it. Also whoever prepped my order left a really sweet note on the bag! Just the sweetest thing ever! Can't wait to go and eat there in person! read more

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter - Toro-Uni Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Went for a late weekday dinner. Had to wait about 15 min for a table, but was good eats as usual. Got the 5 roll set - everything was good, and even ordered an extra amberjack w/ yuzu. Will be back (again)! read more

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My friend and I came here for dinner, and we both got the Seabutter deluxe set menu. It comes with five rolls, all of which were fresh and delicious. If you've got a bigger appetite, you may need to order more. The staff were attentive and friendly. It's a nice, intimate place for a quick catch-up. read more

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We saw videos of this place in TikTok and instagram and wanted to give it a try. We were excited that a new handroll bar opened in the area because we love handrolls. Unfortunately, it did not live up the hype for us. It took about an hour wait and it is because the service is slow. There were 4 uncleaned stations that took a while for them to get to and get new people seated. Once we got seated, we noticed the service is slow because there were only 4 people working. 2 people were doing Togo orders, 1 person doing the rolls for the dine in, and 1 waiter. At one point, there was only the two of us and another party of 2 sitting (waiter was taking time to turnover the other seating), and it still took a while for our food. I have a seafood allergy and I was a little upset that I could not substitute scallops. I also didn't like that they didn't note my allergy for cross contamination. Other handroll places make sure it known to me that they change their gloves when they prepare my handrolls so there's no cross contamination between the shell fish. I did like the salmon and yellowtail handrolls. I thought it tasted better than the more fancier rolls. Overall, I don't think we would come back here again. read more

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Found this handroll spot through DineLA and the deal was too good to pass up for $35 which included appetizer, 4 unique handrolls, and a full drink. The fish portions were generous and the unique flavors hit the spot! The service was also incredibly friendly and attentive. The HYE Roll was definitely our favorite with minced yellowtail belly, sesame oil, and truffle all curated together into one flavorful handroll. I usually skip scallop, but I wasn't able to swap it out in the Dine LA menu. But the way they prepare it here is different and to my liking. They finely minced the scallop and mixed it with kewpie mayo and masago, making it super creamy and surprisingly really good. I got a glass of cabernet blanc, which was such a refreshing pairing. My friend ordered hot sake, and even though we had zero complaints, the staff brought out a second one just because they felt the first wasn't hot enough. Which just comes to show their thoughtful and friendly service! The interior is similar to other handroll spots, with bar seating and watching the chefs make the handrolls in front of you Overall, really enjoyed my first experience here and would recommend it to friends who are exploring for new handroll spots! read more

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Came here on Sunday evening and was pleasantly surprised there was no wait time. Handrolls is a quick dinner experience if there is no wait time. The menu offers a la carte options and preset menus. I chose to go al la carte since I didn't want anything too fancy. I got salmon, tuna, a special tuna one, and yellowtail. The prices are comparable between a la carte and the preset options. Everything tasted so fresh and came quickly. There was a mix-up where they charged for an extra salmon roll but we flagged that for the server and he was quick to correct it. Also had a coupon which was nice. read more

I'm really enjoying the hand roll bars popping up around me now. It's such a fun experience that feels more casual than a full sushi bar seating. I've been here twice and both times the staff have been really nice and friendly. My favorite is to do a smaller order of the set menu, and then I add some of the more premium choices to round things out. I'm a fan and it's close by. read more

Love love love that The Bar is in El Segundo now! Try the Seabutter Spoon, HYE Hand Roll, Salmon Truffle Hand Roll and Wagyu Donburi - a sushi fan's favorite things. If you're less adventurous, the set of basic rolls works just as fine. Salmon, yellowtail, scallop - all amazing. I am not the biggest fan of the spicy tuna here (it is minced and not chunky), but everything else is absolutely amazing. Service is efficient, polite and quick. The interior is clean and accommodating, but seating can be a bit of a tight fit. It's not a full bar, more of a half-bar. Plenty of parking in the lot. This is located in the same plaza as California Fish Grill and Northern Cafe. read more

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I love handroll bars and have been wanting to try this place for a while. My husband got the sea butter deluxe and I got the 4 handroll set and a wagyu. My favorites were the blue crab, salmon and wagyu. The portions are a good size and it was just the right amount of food. Prices are reasonable too. It felt a little slow between each roll, but other than that no complaints. Service was good and parking is easy and free. read more

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter - Salmon Truffle Salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Segundo, California

I came in here on a Tuesday afternoon, the server was very attentive, so the service was great. I felt like the server did a great job of knowing all the specials and what types of ingredients were in each item. I was not impressed by the food. I ordered the SEABUTTER DELUXE, which was a recommended by the server. She said these would be the best rolls in the restaurant. This is how I would rank them from best to least favorite. HYE Wagyu Uni Scallop Salmon Truffle Double T I was kind of disappointed with the salmon truffle because salmon is my favorite, but because it was seared, I felt like the salmon didn't taste good. The truffle on every roll was spectacular and fresh. I think over all the restaurant is clean, looks great, and the staff is amazing. But the sushi didn't do it for me. read more

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Ordered delivery for dinner last night and they were pretty amazing. Fresh sashimi and though seaweed didn't stay crispy but could tell they use good quality seaweed. Definitely gonna try dine in one of these days. I ordered 9 hand rolls and 3 cut rolls for two of us but I definitely do not need that much food lolz read more

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Segundo, California

Was looking for a light dinner and found that Sea Butter opened a hand roll spot near El Segundo. I've tried the BH location and the sushi is amazing so I already knew that this was going to be delicious! I ordered the Taste the Bar which came with an appetizer, 5 rolls, and a drink for $35 which I thought the fish was high quality and paired well with the sauces added on. Service was great, little seating as it gets busy at night but it's a good dinner spot. Restroom is in the back and clean. Parking is okay, a bit tight but there's parking. read more

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Seriously 5 out of 5. Ordered the lux three hand roll and the Uni scallop hand roll. Previously had only ordered via DoorDash. Let me tell you it's not the same as coming right into the restaurant and having roll by roll. Pristine quality. Absolutely delicious. Service also incredibly friendly and professional and kind. read more

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter - Menu May 30th 2026 - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Segundo, California

Absolutely in love w this place. I always order for take out, and even though I don't sit at the restaurant I still feel well taken care of with their kind sticky notes they put on their take out bags. I love the spicy salmon rolls, the fish is so fresh and the rolls are a nice size. I can't wait till I try it out for dine in. The sushi chefs seem so cool. Would recommend!! read more

I stopped by for a quick pick-up order since I was in a rush and got the 3-roll option (salmon, yellowtail, and spicy tuna). Even for takeout, the quality absolutely stood out -- the fish was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The host was super friendly and provided great service, even though I was just grabbing my order to go. I'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for high-quality hand rolls and great service! read more

With multiple locations across Los Angeles, we were curious to see what the newest would have to offer. The El Segundo space has been open only a few days and is a sushi bar setup more than full blown restaurant like some of the others. Like many handroll places, there are no reservations, seating is limited (roughly 14 bar seats) and you can order via 'sets'. Unlike other handroll places, you can get Donburi (bowls), sashimi, and appetizers. It's a bit pricier than KazuNori but that is due to the quality of fish and is still well priced for what you get. All the fish was very fresh, and you can feel that sense of pride from the team to present that to customers. Vladimir and staff could not have been nicer or more helpful. Our favorite of the night was the HYE roll w/this amazing lava sea salt that was the perfect complement to the fish. Quick tip - Make sure to try their original handrolls, as they are more complex and intricate than the usual rolls. read more

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I ordered from The Bar - Seabutter through DoorDash and tried their BOGO special for the Sake Jalapeño--salmon sashimi with a little jalapeño and ponzu. This ended up being my favorite item of the order. The salmon was fresh, flavorful, and the portion size was generous. The jalapeño isn't spicy, so it adds a nice touch without overpowering the fish. I also got the 3 hand roll set (cut rolls: yellowtail, spicy tuna, and salmon). These were decent but nothing special. The rice was a bit too firm for sushi rice, which threw off the texture. One thing I really appreciated was the handwritten note included in the bag--such a thoughtful touch. Customer service was friendly, too. I received a text saying my order was ready, but when I arrived they said they needed about two more minutes. They offered me water while I waited, which was nice. Overall, solid experience with great sashimi, okay rolls, and very kind service. read more

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter - Nice touch - handwritten note - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Segundo, California

Had lunch here on the weekend with a friend. We got there right when it opened and had no wait getting seated. Outstanding service which made the whole dining experience fantastic. We each got the 6 hand roll set. Every hand roll was delicious with my favorites being the amber Jack roll and scallop roll. The fish to rice ratio is very generous on the fish which doesn't happen everywhere. The rice in each roll was perfect since it was not overly vinegary or sugary, which made the flavors of each bite come together perfectly. I will be back to try other hand rolls here! read more

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter - Scallop hand roll, generous amounts of scallops!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Segundo, California