This was my very first-time dining at a hand roll restaurant, and I absolutely loved the experience! I'm usually the type of person who prefers all my dishes to arrive at the table at once, but the pacing here made total sense. Watching the chefs prepare each roll right in front of you guarantees everything is served at peak freshness. I was worried the 6-hand roll option wouldn't be quite enough food, so I went ahead and added the 4-hand roll set as well. Every single piece was incredibly fresh and full of flavor, though in hindsight, 10 rolls might have been a bit overkill for one sitting! The quiet, intimate atmosphere made the meal feel special. I'll definitely be back. read more

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I have a few strong opinions about this restaurant. If you have some time, hang out and let me tell you what my opinions are.... If you are dining in: Do it. The food is spectacular. It is fresh. The staff is amazing. The chefs are right in front of your face making your food for you. I would recommend the salmon that comes with the omits on top. Any of the sashimi's including the Hamachi or the salmon are absolutely a must. Their hand rolls delicious my absolute favorite is the salmon because it is just so fresh. The thing that I do not like about this restaurant is when they mush up the fish. It just doesn't taste as good. Try to get the fish hole, I know it taste better spicy, but it just the consistency of the mushy fish ain't it. The miso soup is also an absolute mess. Do not order it. It taste like water. If you are postmating or taking to go: Do not... And I repeat do not do it. They're seaweed does not hold up. It will come out to be this rubbery mess by the time you open it even if you open it 10 minutes later. Dine in do not take takeout from this place. read more

I have to admit, this place completely changed my opinion of the brand. A couple of years ago, I went to the Studio City location and was really disappointed. I thought the sushi and hand rolls were pretty mediocre. When I first came to the Americana location, I didn't even realize it was the same chain until I sat down, and I was expecting a similar experience. Thankfully, I was wrong. I've now been here twice this week for lunch, and I've really enjoyed both visits. It's not the best hand roll spot in Los Angeles, but it's fresh, consistently good, and one of the better options in the Valley. The location is a huge plus. I usually don't love the food options at the Americana, so this has become my go to when I'm shopping or running errands. The restaurant has a great atmosphere with lots of natural light, and the service has been quick and efficient both times. My favorites are the spicy tuna donburi because it's the perfect size to enjoy alongside a couple of hand rolls, the spicy scallop hand roll, the salmon truffle hand roll, and the cucumber sunomono. We also tried the toro uni donburi and the Wagyu donburi. I would probably skip the Wagyu next time. It wasn't bad, but it just didn't stand out the way the other dishes did. Overall, the quality is great, the prices are fair, and I'll definitely be back. read more

We stumbled upon this place after walking around the mall. Theres limited seating so it seems like it could be problematic during rush hour. Our server Orion was awesome and explained the menu and understand our dietary preferences. They have a fair amount of vegan options like veggie roll, avocado roll, cucumber roll, ume- shiso, and meiji mushroom roll. The hand rolls were delicious. Perfectly cooked rice and crunchy raw ingredients. I think the mushroom roll would taste better if the rice wrapped around the wet mushrooms so it didn't quickly soak through the seaweed. I would absolutely come again. read more

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Very solid hand rolls here at The Bar. My sister and I came in and ordered the Taste of The Bar set meal, with hot green tea and miso soup. The four hand rolls were spicy tuna crunch, scallop, salmon truffle, HYE and one small thing that was strange was the order it came to the table was from most luxurious to least, when it would've made sense to go the other way. The decor was beautiful inside the restaurant and the hand rolls came on relatively fast on a Thursday night. The store was amply staffed so service was attentive and good. Overall there was no wow factor but it was certainly a solid meal and I think the sets are good value. read more

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We stopped in on Saturday around 5p and were seated immediately. Having never experienced Seabutter (it's listed as Seabutter on Google but it's the same place), we were excited! They have a few options for us gfdf folks. They seem to know the menu well enough to make specific suggestions. I went with the Luxe 3 roll with HYE, negi and truffle salmon. Wow-- each one was delicious and didn't even need soy sauce (they do have a gf shoyu). I was so impressed, I ordered an additional blue crab roll. You have to eat them fast- every second counts as the nori softens. The chefs were really friendly as were the staff. Everyone will probably compare this to Kazunori, which I haven't been to yet but my friend said it's comparable. Give it a try! I'll definitely be back. read more

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I have given this handroll bar multiple chances and I absolutely hate it. I don't think there's a single item at this restraint I would say "you know what if you're really hungry I guess you can get this to get you by". read more

I've been to the The Bar by Seabutter in Americana twice and it's been okay. I ordered the toro and uni don and the toro was good and fresh but the uni was a bit bitter. The bowl was also very tiny. I also got the spicy scallop roll but wasn't impressed. It was smothered in mayo even though the menu does not indicate that the spicy scallop has mayo- only the other 2 scallop rolls say they use mayo. read more

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter - Toro-Uni Don (very small) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

Tried this on a whim this week and was really impressed by quality of fish and the service. I ordered 4 hand rolls à la carte. My faves were the HYE and salmon truffle! Very generous fish portion and I appreciate how they make sure you're done with your current roll before making/offering the next one. The seaweed stayed very crispy! I would definitely come back to try other rolls. read more

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My friend and I came here for a lunch on a weekday. We walked in and we were able to be seated immediately. I love the ambience and the bar seating. It's all very chic. The menu isn't too expensive, which is nice so you're not paralyzed by indecision. You can either go for à la carte or go for hand rolls sets. My friend went for the Taste of the Bar set and I did the four hand roll set. We shared a blue crab don. I say, if you're gonna come here, you should just go all out and do the taste of the bar set. I did the four hand roll set and it came with pretty standard handrolls that you can kind of get anywhere. (if you like predictability then this is a great set.) however if you want to try what The Bar is better known for, then the Taste of the Bar or the Lux set gives you a good idea of their special handrolls. The salmon truffle isn't too truffle-y and the HYE is indeed good. I'd recommend going for these instead of standard handrolls since you can literally get those anywhere. The blue crab don was good but nothing so spectacular that I'd have to go out my way to get it again. Good to have once and it was nice to go back to between handrolls for the avocado bits. But otherwise I'd skip in the future. Nice experience. Cute place while at Americana. They do not validate parking. read more

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Walked in on a Saturday night with no wait, which already felt like a win. The interior is sleek and modern, and the curved handroll bar makes the space feel intimate but still lively. It ended up being a great date night spot before heading to a movie. We ordered the 6-handroll set. The blue crab was the standout and my favorite, followed by the spicy tuna and scallop, which were both excellent. Salmon and amberjack were solid, but the negi toro I wasn't a fan of. If you're a texture person, this one might not be for you. Overall, a really enjoyable experience. Service was good, pacing between handrolls was nice, and pricing felt fair for the Americana. I'd come back to try a few other rolls. read more

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Yummmmm. Everytime I shop at the Americana, i'm stopping at this handroll bar. it's affordable, filling, & delicious. You seriously can't even go wrong. I prefer just choosing on of their set-menus, but you can't go ahead & choose all the rolls you want too. SOOO GOOD. read more

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A couple of weeks ago, my friend and I went to The Bar - Handrolls by Seabutter for a weekday lunch. We arrived around 12:30pm on Monday and it wasn't busy, so we were seated promptly. The ambiance of the restaurant is upscale, yet casual. The service was fine; the chef prepared the handrolls at a good pace and we didn't feel rushed. Also, there's bar-top seating with the chefs behind the counter, and there's only 1 gender-neutral restroom in the restaurant. I ordered the 5-Handroll ($27) set menu. My fave rolls were salmon (fresh & buttery) and amberjack (surprise citrus zing). My least fave roll was spicy tuna because the spiciness was overwhelming compared to others I've had before. I paired this set with the Sunomono Salad ($5), which had crisp and refreshing cucumbers. I'm unsure if I'd return to The Bar soon because there are a lot of great handroll bars with similar prices in the surrounding areas. read more

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Walked in on a Friday night, but it wasn't really worth the hype or the price. I tried the Taste of Bar and added Salmon Ikura, Toro Uni, USC, and Uni-Scallop. The timing of when the rolls came out felt inconsistent. The seaweed got soggy pretty quickly and didn't have much flavor. The rice tasted more like regular steamed rice rather than sushi rice. The Salmon Ikura was especially disappointing--it only had about five pieces of ikura. On a positive note, the fish itself was pretty fresh and tasty. Service was just okay; it was hard to get the host's attention and we had to flag down servers. Once we did get a server's attention, though, they were friendly. read more

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Happened to be in the area and SO glad that I stopped in. Restaurant gets very busy in peak hours and can potentially have hour long waits. I went around 3pm on a weekday and had incredibly friendly service and great conversations with the staff. Food was delicious and very good value. I'm not in LA often but very glad to have experienced. read more

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This place was just okay. Its not worth the amount of food you are getting and it doesn't taste any different that what you could probably make at home having your own sushi night. The rolls weren't filled all the way either. The service was also just okay but they only had one chef working on like the entire side of people and I was seated at the very end so it took forever for my food to get to me read more

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Love this small sushi place in Americana. They have a small menu, but everything is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this place for people who want a light and small meal. Forgot to take more pics because I was busy eating... read more

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The Bar was great from service to quality and the space this restaurant is in. We were greeted and promptly seated by Daniel who also took time to explain to me (1st timer) their concept. I appreciated that. We walked over from Apple to see if it was crowded & if we had to wait to be seated and thankfully it was early enough on a Tuesday that it wasnt. My cousin & I both went for the 5 hand roll set ($27 ea). I ordered a sunomono ($5) appetizer and it was one of the better ones that I've had. The slight sweetness on the pickled cucumbers were really tasty. The salmon handroll was real good. Decent sized chunks of salmon, rice and nori. Great bites. Spicy tuna handroll had a nice kick. We enjoyed that. Amberjack handroll was good but the flavor on it is slightly strong for me. Still good. The scallop handroll was perfection. Delicious, creamy scallop pieces just went so perfect with the rice & nori. So good... The blue crab hand roll was delicious. Always save the usual best for last. Creamy crab... Just so tasty. I also added a salmon truffle ($8.50) which comes with seared scallop which is served in an open-faced handroll style, topped with artichoke truffle, sea salt & citrus drizzy. It was delicious. The combination of flavors made for really nice bites. It was a nice ending to my meal... My cousin added a H.Y.E. handroll ($9) which comes with minced yellowtail, sesame oil, minced truffle, wasabi & sea salt. He's had it before, really liked it and wanted it again. We really enjoyed our weekend dinner at The Bar. We will for sure be back and bring others with us. Daniel was great, we appreciated his customer service and chef Marcelle was great in making all the tasty handrolls. Arigato chef. read more

I became a fan of the main Seabutter restaurant when they opened nearby. I had never had pressed sushi which was delicious. And the service was always top notch. So when I heard they were opening a hand roll bar, I couldn't wait to try them out. I've been here 3 times now and they do not disappoint. That said, you must love hand rolls because that's the star here. I usually order the 5-piece or 6-piece set menu. And if I'm still hungry, it's easy to add an additional roll. The rolls are made to order so you need to eat them immediately or the seaweed will get moist and chewy. You don't want that if you can help it. That's never a problem when I'm by myself, but it can be an issue when dining with others because your rolls will come out one by one, meaning no one gets to eat together. You eat as each roll is presented. The service here is as good, if not better, than their nearby restaurant. My only complaint, thus the 4 stars, is when you are here by yourself, it's easy to down each roll as they are made. If you are with a friend, one of you will be eating a roll while the other watches and waits for theirs. If only the chefs could tag team and make two at the same time to avoid this issue. But other than that, I have no complaints. read more

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Wow, just wow! Such a classy experience. The sushi hand rolls are absolutely delicious, and all you need is a little sake on the side to complete the meal. I'm so happy I had the chance to try this spot. It's a perfect place to stop if you're shopping at the Americana or simply looking for a unique sushi experience. read more

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

Stopped by The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter on Americana for a solo meal today and left seriously impressed. From the moment I walked in, I was promptly and genuinely greeted by pretty much everyone working there; it set a welcoming tone right away. Even better, there was virtually no wait. I walked in and within minutes was already seated. The energy of the place is fast-paced, but it never feels rushed. Everything flows smoothly, and you can tell the team is locked in while still making sure guests feel relaxed and taken care of. I went with a 5-roll order and an individual roll, and every piece hit the spot. The salmon roll came out first and was the perfect start - fresh, buttery, and incredibly satisfying. The tuna followed and delivered that clean, rich flavor you want. Third was the amberjack, which had a really nice balance and depth. The scallop roll (fourth) was a standout: sweet, delicate, and expertly done. Fifth was the blue crab, fresh and full of flavor with great texture. I finished with wagyu, which was rich, indulgent, and the perfect closing note. Marcelle was exceptional. Even with the restaurant moving at full speed, his attention to detail never dropped. Everything was explained clearly, timed perfectly, and handled with professionalism. You can tell he takes pride in his work. Huge shoutout as well to Daniel, who stayed on top of everything the entire time: attentive, efficient, and always present when needed. Top-tier experience across the board. Perfect for a solo visit or otherwise, and definitely a 5-star spot. read more

The host greeted us with a smile and everyone here seemed super nice as we entered as well. Already off the bat, service was a big green flag for me. Like most handroll places, they sat us at the bar near other customers. We got the 5 rolls set for our visit. For our rolls, I appreciate SO much how they were chunks, and not all mushed into a paste. They also didn't use an overabundance of rice, so the flavors were very balanced for me. What I really appreciate about this place is they are very quick with the rolls. All the handroll places I go to make us wait at least 5 minutes in between each roll, so it drags out the experience and time since I have a habit of eating super quickly. Here, they prepped the next roll immediately as soon as they notice we're done. Highly appreciate this because it helps saves me time and the awkwardness of waiting around. I love efficiency and this place was great. While I'm pretty sure you can take your time and they aren't rushing you, I just happen to be a fast eater and a "time is money" kind of person so their service was impeccable for me. Highly recommend coming here. read more

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

Honestly I had such a blast at this hand roll bar by Sea Butter! I loved the picturesque U-shaped bar where I could see the chefs prepare each roll. The staff were super friendly and walked me through the most popular and personal favorites. I ordered the 5-set hand roll for a fun mix of salmon, spicy tuna, amberjack, blue crab, and scallop. My favorites were the amberjack and scallop. I loved how each were prepared so fresh and delicately. The chef was fun to talk with as well! His favorite was the amberjack roll! It had a nice chewiness texture to it. The HYE specialty roll was also intriguing and I added it on. The pinch of minced truffle and sesame oil made all the difference on the yellowtail belly. It was also my first time having lava sea salt- how fun!! I'll definitely be back! read more

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I order from here often actually whenever I am home and craving good hand rolls this is my to go. Very good rolls fair prices! read more

My ultimate favorite hand roll bar thus far. I took the fam here for their first time and they are still dreaming of how fresh the fish was, the amazing service, and the simple aesthetic of this place. They opened at 12 and we were one of the first ones to enter. Try to get anything that they torch - my fave is the scallop. Yum! Will be back again soon, for sure! read more

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Stopped here today and it did not disappoint! The handrolls were incredible. The rice was perfect and nothing fell off of my roll after the first bite which is ideal. The uni was shipped in from Japan this morning and obviously so fresh because of that. The amberjack roll was one of my favorites as well as the scallop roll. Service was beyond outstanding here too which made the experience even better. read more

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter - Uni - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

Really glad I got to try this new handroll spot in Glendale! There are several different set menus you can choose from, or you can order any of the hand rolls ala carte as well which is convenient. The rolls are made to order, so they come to you one piece at a time, same as other places such as KazuNori. I would say some of their more decadent rolls (with truffle etc) are a bit on the heavier side. Still tasty, but good to have a variety of rolls - some lighter, and some a bit more decadent. This is a fantastic addition to the Americana Mall, super happy to see more Asian spots opening up to eat at when I'm shopping and need a bite to eat! Service is good but may be a tiny bit slow. Ambiance is gorgeous - brand new interiors that are modern and beautiful. Pricing is typical of handroll restaurants as well. read more

Tasty, but the rolls are microscopic. Smallest sushi rolls I've ever had. Seriously. These are tiny. read more

The amber jack hand roll is great if you love citrus flavors. Their fish is fresh and they don't drown the roll with rice which is nice. The HYE roll in addition to the 6 handroll option is fire. It's great. It's better than seabutter across the street. read more

This sushi bar is located inside the Americana and we were able to get in without a wait on a Saturday night. The host and chef were super nice and was able to answer any of our questions as this was our first time here. By first impression, the inside was clean and a great ambiance for a date night. What surprised us the most was how reasonable the prices were! I have been to other hand roll bar places and end up spending $80 and leaving hungry. Yet here at The Bar, I was able to try a selection of different hand rolls and left satisfied. I would definitely recommend the scallop with uni, it was my favorite hand roll! This is definitely a place I would return to the next time I find myself in the area. read more

The food was absolutely incredible, so fresh, delicious, and packed with flavor. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect for a fun night out. Everything was beautifully done from start to finish. read more

A hand roll oasis in a busy sea of restaurants and shops. Such a perfect chill lunch or dinner spot honestly. Picked a la carte dishes for dinner: the sunomono (cucumber salad), blue crab roll, seared scallop roll, and the prawn roll. I loved most of it, but the prawn roll felt like it had more cucumber than prawns though. The proportion of fish to rice in the blue crab and scallop roll was pretty perfect. The staff was super welcoming and open to any of our questions. The food comes incredibly quickly since it's made at the sushi bar in front of you. I would love to come back another time, either with friends or for a peaceful solo dinner. read more

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Gave The Bar a second chance and I'm super happy I did because my service and everything was just impeccable. O Rion I'm so sorry if I spelled it wrong but he was super super nice and the chef just understood the assignment and he just delivered. The food today was made exactly how I asked for not too heavy on the rice and no wasabi in anything although they don't add or make any changes they still did everything to the best of there ability to make the customer service perfect. Honestly I'm super happy I came back, there was not a single thing I had today that I didn't like it was just amazing. Literally this place just jumped on my top 3 of handroll bars and I cannot wait to come back and try more handroll I got the 6 handroll and literally one was better than the other. Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 read more

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Hey man, very late lunch my regular serve. Daniel wasn't there which made me sad. For my regular deluxe set with a substitute that was approved by one of the manager, and I and it was always honored But unfortunately, today it was denied so I left and I did not enjoy my hand so much I don't know if I'll be back read more

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Great experience! Probably the freshest fish proposed by a handroll bar in the area. The uni is buttery and excellent. The toro is delicious. Everything is so tasty. All the ingredients are well chosen and portioned. One of my favorite: salmon truffle. The chefs are professional and clean. The service is really sweet. They also have a sister restaurant called Seabutter across the street on brand with a full sushi menu. Highly recommended. Can't wait to be back.... Maybe tomorrow. read more

All super good and fresh as if I was at the restaurant The seaweed was slightly soggy but honestly I ordered through Uber eats so nothing to do on either side to keep it crisp but I would say the sets and individual hand rolls I ordered were all 10000000/10 This was my 3 or 4th time ordering from them and will continue to do so when I get my cravings read more

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It was my first time here, and it's a great spot for a quick and casual bite. The atmosphere is nice, and all the servers were very friendly. The hand rolls were delicious, but the only downside was that the seaweed got soggy pretty quickly. Other than that, it's definitely a solid hand roll spot I'd come back to. read more

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Finally get to try a hand bar place ! And this place was absolutely amazing, everything on the menu was so good, staff is absolutely friendly and the place is super clean. I'm definitely coming back here when I visit back LA. the uni toro was my FAVORITE!! read more

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Quality is top tier. Everything was super fresh and delicious. The ambiance is beautiful. Chef Marcelle is so hospitable and made the evening special. read more

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter - Seabutter spoon. Amazing!! Great recommendation by chef Marcelle. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

Service was greats, ambience nice and the music too. The food Salmon truffle 9/10 Uni Scallop 9/10 Double T 10/10 HYE 10/10 CUT 10/10 Salmon Ikura 9/10 I like their foods and the fish its fresh and taste unique they have different toppings Very recommended, definitely will be back here read more

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