This place has easily become our go-to takeout spot lately. Long day? We order it. Tough day? We order it. Celebrating something? Definitely ordering it. At this point we'll make any excuse to eat here. Everything is always so fresh, flavorful, and genuinely delicious. The handrolls never miss. They even leave a cute little note on the bag which is so sweet and thoughtful. read more

I can't get enough of the HYE and Truffle Salmon hand rolls here. The uni and toro are delish, as well. The inside is calming and doesn't get loud. Service is efficient and polite. This is the place to go to spoil yourself with flavor. I spend anywhere from $25-$50 on lunch here, indulging in fancy schmancy small plates. One thing to note to mitigate disappointment - the plates are SMOL. So yummy, but tiny. Prices are a bit on the higher end, though worthwhile given how fresh and lux everything tastes! Sure, you can share items here - 2-3 bites each - but I don't think that's the intention. And that's okay!! You may have a short wait during peak hours. I've been lucky with parking and walking in, though. read more

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Came in to give this place a whirl. I'm a big fan of the hand roll sushi movement. They have an interest twist on an already popular cuisine. They serve some of their hand rolls open like a taco which unfortunately gets everywhere. I mean I'm sure there must be a neat way to eat it but I haven't found it yet. Normally I'm all about the spicy tuna but here I found myself more attracted to the seared fish and spicy salmon. It has a kick, but not too much burning of the tongue. More like a solid burst of flavor. This may be your place, feel free to give it a try read more

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This place is AMAZING!!!!! Please please please go here, It seats around 20 people around a big circle, The hand rolls are TO DIE FOR. Best hand rolls in LA, amazing combos , quick service, great prices. And soy paper!!! My new favorite hand roll spot, Total hole in the wall and unexpecting. So cute, Instagram worth , cute for date night , first date, girls night, casual, it's great! Don't skip this place! read more

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If you're looking to elevate your hand roll dining experience, I can confidently say this spot is worth the splurge. I've been here twice now, and both visits were consistently pleasant. One time we came on a Saturday during peak dinner hours and were greeted and seated right away. The restaurant offers bar-style seating all around, which I actually love because you get a full view of the chefs crafting each hand roll in front of you. Watching cleanliness of their preparation makes the experience feel even more premium. The service is attentive without being overbearing. The staff checked in regularly and paced the courses perfectly. As for the hand rolls themselves, the quality of the fish is exceptional. Each bite was silky with a rich flavor that melts into the warm, lightly seasoned rice. The balance between the crisp nori, tender fish, and perfectly portioned rice makes every roll feel intentional and refined. You can truly taste the difference in quality. Definitely a spot for when you want to treat yourself to something elevated! read more

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Came in on Saturday afternoon, there's a decent amount of parking but it's tight. No reservations and no wait time when our party of 3 arrived. Food was amazing, prepared at a great pace, and fairly priced. Beautiful and clean space. read more

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4.5* Food 5* Service 4.5* Ambiance This small and intimate Hand Roll Bar by Seabutter is my favorite from their franchise restaurants. Service is always a strong draw here and with a circular seating area, it is a great atmosphere to make new friends and run into local celebraties. Tonight the nori wasn't as fresh or crispy as my previous visit and the fish wasn't as top quality as I remember. But the flavors, rice and sauce combinations were wonderful. The best hand roll we had was the Double T (Tuna and Truffle). I highly recommend it and think it is the BEST item on the menu. For an easy and inimate sushi night, I like this easy Studio City restaurant. read more

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If you know Seabutter and see The Bar - hand rolls by seabutter, you'd stop instantly. We did and we were not disappointed. The fish was fresh, ambiance was fun, and service was excellent! The sushi chefs were singing at the bar. Don't expect Seabutter quality cuts. Do expect the highest quality hand roll fish that can rival anywhere. Best bites: Blue crab hand roll and don - ordered two of each Toro hand roll and don Scallop hand roll Other bites: Wagyu don was delicious HYE was great, just too many flavors for me Go check this out, but be careful. It will make you want to visit Seabutter read more

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I REALLY enjoyed my meal here. The service is attentive and quick. Everything tasted fresh. Visually, everything was presented beautifully. The restaurant itself is aesthetically pleasing as well. Definitely recommend read more

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It was our first time there. Very clean and nice decor/bar set-up. Ray was our waiter. He was patient, friendly and knowledgeable. Our chef was Zachary. He was pretty cool. Sadly, it was his last day at this location. He was friendly and professional. Overall, it was a good experience. We'd love to go back and try different menu items. read more

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It's been close to a month and we are craving for hand rolls. I remembered Sania and the bar. Great hand rolls and amazing service it's all I need to end the weekend. We were greated by another host and it was busier then the last time but at 7 pm what else we didn't see Sania either but service still as excellent. Ordered few items similar like before. Then Sania showed up brightened up the night, very attentive as usual. We will be back again for another amazing night. read more

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We were very impressed the first time we came here years ago. But have been back twice since then and the rolls are kinda... wet? Not in a saucy way. Like things just got soaked in water way. Haha Service is okay, they are nice enough but sometimes a little stand offish. The ambience is nice. The huge circular bar in the middle of the restaurant feels upscale. read more

An intimate spot I wanted to try for the Dine LA experience for $35/ person includes an appetizer, 4 hand rolls, and a drink. We did the Dine LA menu and added a couple more items on their original menu. Place is clean, relaxing, dim lit, and intimate. Service was superb! Staff was so friendly, and answered our questions. Rolls were great size for my liking, and felt light. It was an awesome experience. Would go back to try other things on the menu. read more

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Among the wave of hand roll restaurants that are emerging The Bar stands out with an interesting and innovate deluxe roll selection with fun flavor combinations and excellent presentation. I arrived right when they opened and was the first to sit at their curricular bar in a cylindrical enclave within the space. I love the decor and I cannot emphasize enough THE CHAIRS ARE BIG ENOUGH. At two of the other famous hand roll spots you need to be a mountain goat to perch on the absolutely tiny tiny seats and so I was so relieved to be able to comfortably sit and actually enjoy my time. I came for the Dine LA special / deal, which is a bit of a misnomer because it is one of their featured combos on their menu, but with the option to exchange out the sake shot with a glass of wine. I tried several of the deluxe rolls and I found the presentation, flavors, and attention to detail was all very well executed. The portions of fillings were substantial and the toro Uni, salmon ikura, and PCH special hand rolls were delicious! I also ordered the six roll combo special and some of them were just decent and others were more delicious and interesting. I'm somewhat of an enthusiast for these hand roll restaurants so I'm just a bit more critical of some of the standard rolls but I still think they were well executed, flavorful, and tasty. It seems there was some business being conducted or personnel sitting with their computers working and discussing business and prices etc, which changes the vibe of the time for sure. The chef serving up the rolls could work on his enunciation, since I couldn't quite make out what he was saying when I asked which roll corresponded to which roll I ordered. My server also said she has never tried Uni! Girl... get yourself some Uni! I hope the Bar can share the Uni love with its employees! My sense is that The Bar is still working out the details of smooth operation but overall has some great ideas for a higher price point relative to comparable establishments. read more

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Overall a solid pick. Very serene atmosphere, which is nice. The food was good, albeit maybe slightly more expensive than other LA hand roll bars. Definitely enjoyed, but things felt less intentional than expected for the cost. Flavor combinations were good but fish quality was only fine & the rice wasn't warm, which again feels odd at the price point. Service was okay but it took awhile to get the check once we'd wrapped up. read more

Great handroll place to try! We came on a Friday night. It was busy but the wait wasn't too long. Parking is available in the lot. A lot of the set handroll combos have uni or scallop which aren't my favorites so I ordered a la carte. Many delicious options like the blue crab or their special handrolls like HYE. All were quite flavorful and we could make out the truffle, sesame oils, and other sauces. The disposable chopsticks were nice too, quite heavy and emblazoned with their name. read more

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Bookmarked this spot months ago after eating at Henry's tacos next door. Finally came back to try their hand rolls- missed the lunch time rush and stopped in around 3pm. Easy parking in their shopping center and quickly sat. Only about 20ish seats so I imagine it does get pretty packed during busy hours. Simple menu with apps, sashimi, bowls and abundant hand rolls. I tried the double T, HYE, Miss crab, salmon truffle and spicy tuna crunch. Everything was perfect, so fresh, and made right in front of you. The HYE was my favorite. The Bar is a must try! read more

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The Bar, just your good average handroll bar. We came on a Friday early evening and the place less than half full. Which was great. The vibe was great with friendly staff. As for the handrolls. I ordered the LUX 3 Set HH. The rice was alright the fish was good. The let down was the star of the show. The nori ( seaweed). It's wasn't crispy. A good handroll should have a nice fresh crispy nori. As for parking, they have a private lot or street parking. All in all The Bar was just ok for me in my opinion. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for quite a while, since they turned it into a sushi bar from what was once a laundromat. Impressions: Pros: - Easy parking in the back lot by the market - Tasty sushi Cons: - Expensive, especially for the set plates - no tables, only the sushi bar for seating - very quiet. We were there at lunch hour, and we were the only ones there. Total damage: $58 after tip for hot sake, the $23 three-piece set plate, and a spicy tuna crunch roll. I walked away feeling disgruntled about how much I had spent. The atmosphere left me wanting (SO quiet) and the sushi, while tasty, wasn't any better than at any of the wide variety of sushi places in the local area. There are other places with much more upbeat atmosphere and where you can get a lot more for $58. I didn't walk out of there, thinking to myself: wow, I can't wait to go back! Maybe I will, and maybe I won't. Check it out for yourself and see. read more

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When the DineLA list of restaurants comes out 2x a year, I try to squeeze in a couple of new restaurants. It's a great way to sample several specialty courses in a prix fixe price that feels like a steal. This February '25, it was The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter that caught my eye and whispered sweet sushi nothings into my ears. Of course, the choice was super easy because I was craving good sushi and knew that Seabutter in Westlake Village was reputable with their fish menu. But what I wasn't expecting was the amazing first impression. If you appreciate architecture and design, the minimalist wood panels and circular bar was arresting. Much like how Gaudí's Casa Batllo in Barcelona incorporates natural light into its design, the golden stream of the sunset delicately dimmed the circle around this elegant sushi bar. Our menu for the evening included a choice of cold or hot sake. For starters, the miso soup or cucumber sunomono salad. * HYE was OMG. The minced truffle with yellowtail belly, sesame oil, kizami wasabi, and dash of sea salt was superb. * Spicy Tuna Crunch was great on the heat and nice on the crunch. * Seared Salmon hand roll with artichoke truffle was mmmm. * Scallop was my fave only because it's never a fair game when scallop shows up to my dinner party. With the freshness of the fish and light crowd on a week day early evening, I'd like to make my way back here a few more times. And for $7-11/hand roll, it's a sweet deal for wholesome food with today's prices. Healthy too (if you leave out the sake ;) read more

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My friend and I love a crisp handroll and especially creative fillings so Hand Rolls by Seabutter was a fun choice. They have a 5 roll set with preset options that we ordered and we added one more, another roll called the USC as a final bite. The meal started with a vinegary sunomono cucumber salad, which is appreciated as a palate cleanser. The chefs then deposited a creamy scallop roll, a spicy tuna with lots of punch from a sriracha type sauce and a spear of cucumber, amberjack, salmon, and blue crab. The standouts for me were the seared salmon with a really memorable artichoke truffle salt, and the yellowtail with interesting condiments. Of course, I liked the USC with a seared salmon, creamy uni and a dallop of caviar but it was $$. Perhaps the only thing I did not love was the size of the seaweed. It was far too long and the sushi chefs used the whole length so it doubled up on itself and became such a thick layer of nori. read more

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The bar is an excellent Dine La option! My friend and I went during lunch time. Street parking and additional 1 hour parking available in the back. Ambiance is very intimate, the bar is literally a circle with the sushi chef in the center, I loved it. Service was excellent. The flavors of all the hand rolls we had were fresh and flavorful. My favorite of the dine la menu was the HYE - minced yellowtail belly and truffle. It was tempting not to order more but I wanted to try different speciality items. The most common speciality items per the server was the double t and miss crab! My friend ordered the crab Donburi. All delicious. Definitely coming back here to try more items! read more

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It was ok. Don't get the negi toro. It tasted no fishy and nasty. The wagyu bowl was amazing and amberjack were the best read more

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So delish! Sushi is always fresh and flavorful, good ambiance, and friendly staff. Definitely my favorite sushi spot in studio city.

I love hand roll bars in general and by far this is the best quality, unique options, and so flavorful! The wall decor is eye catching and the round seating gives it a fung shui atmosphere - almost as if it was purposeful and truly appreciate. I enjoyed almost everything that I ordered, dishes and rolls were served at a good pace and not rushed. Update on 3/12/25: I ordered delivery for dinner and was impressed by the care/packaging, quality of the rolls, and quick response. read more

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Came on a Sat around 6:30. Was able to get seated right away for 4. Parking was easy, as there is a small lot for the plaza (albeit there being old signs for the taco spot... but we risked it lol). There's also street parking. I love the sleek ambiance - though physically small, but the high ceiling and rounded bar setting really opens up the place. At a glance, the restaurant can probably seat about 20 people. We weren't really impressed by their sister restaurant, Seabutter, at our previous DineLA, but The Bar fares better, imo. Not the best handrolls (e.g. roasted seaweed, served while still crispy), but not bad either. For this year's DineLA until 2/7/25, for just $35 we got the following: - Sunomono Salad (or miso): simple and refreshing. Thinly sliced cucumbers in a ponzu-like sauce. - Spicy Tuna Crunch: I liked the crunch in this - Scallop: not very memorable - HYE: our fave! flavorful - Salmon Truffle: this was our second fave, truffle is always a banger. - Sake (or wine or soda): such a generous serving, and served warm. It was nice! At least 6 cups worth which is more than plenty. The timing between rolls was kinda slow, but we were able to chat. However, SO and I did order another 3 set to split between us, but it took 20 min before we realized it was taking awhile so we cancelled. The waitress was sweet; she offered mochi ice cream though! read more

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Fresh, flavorful, and satisfying from start to finish. The bar set meal was a great value, including tea, miso or sunomono, and four of their most popular hand rolls. Every bite tasted high quality and thoughtfully made. Perfect variety, balanced portions, and a fun dining experience overall. Wonderful service! Great vibes read more

Food was ok for the price that we paid. I opted for the 6 pc handroll and was super disappointed on how the toro tasted. Why was it so mushy? Everything else was ok. Crab roll was probably the best roll out of the 6. Service was ok. Waitress was really good and informative, even gave us recommendations. The guy making our sushi did miss out on one of the rolls and my niece had to bring it to his attention. Ambiance was good. Didn't wait long as we went right on opening time and it was New Yr's eve. read more

I was really excited to try this place, especially after reviewing the menu. I ordered the five hand roll set and asked if I could substitute the scallops due to an allergy. The waitress, who was very friendly, checked with the chef, but the request was declined in a rather abrupt and unfriendly manner from him. Unfortunately, it left me feeling like I was being penalized for having a dietary restriction. That said, the rolls themselves were very good and clearly well-prepared. However, the overall customer experience fell short, and it's unlikely I'll return. I do recommend the food, but with so many great options in the Valley, I think there's an opportunity here to improve the customer experience. read more

Having been to Seabutter, I had high expectations for the Bar and brought my party here for a special occasion. I'll be honest, and I write this because I care. If this business wants to survive given the competition it has in this location, especially when it's first starting out, the managers should take the feedback, which I saw many other reviewers also mentioning, seriously. Your food tastes great but your VIBE is not. The service and experience don't match the price point for sure, and we were disappointed. Great location, great food, nice waitresses but the vibe gets a zero. If I were a manager here, I would hire 2-3 more people to focus on making the food. You don't have enough people working for what you're trying to create. I would also train the bar staff in customer engagement from start to finish, beginning from saying hello and acknowledging the customer to interactions in between and goodbyes. I would work on clarity (What roll is this?) and accuracy (You can't skip/forget a roll on a set menu!). Add in a bit more authenticity. Maybe play some music? Also do replacements for shellfish as some people are allergic. This place looks great but the culture comes off as indifferent or rigid, which doesn't match the marketing for a hand roll bar. Service is too slow at times and waitresses changing shifts didn't communicate. I don't usually write 3-star reviews but I'd like to help by saying because you're associated with Seabutter, people are coming with high expectations, especially when they drop a couple of hundred dollars on hand rolls. Honestly, if you want to make it as a new business in this competitive location much longer, you have to change something, and I say this with love. read more

Oh MY these handrolls are so THICK - totally worth the price! We came here for a quick take out since we were starving and wanted something special but easy. We ordered the 6-set handroll, and it was divine. Much larger than I expected They had it ready in about 10 min, and was super fresh. Naturally, with any takeout version of what needs to be eaten fresh, the seaweed was no longer dry and crispy, but it did not detract from the tastiness of the roll. My favorite was definitely the Negi Toro and Blue Crab. The 6-roll set included: - Salmon - Blue Crab - Yellowtail - Negi Toro - Spicy Tuna - Amberjack This location is in a plaza, with few parking spaces available. Luckily, we went at a random time on a Sunday, so it wasn't a problem. read more

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The food here was incredible. We came on a Friday night for dinner and we were seated immediately. The sushi chef really took care of us, as well as our waitress. Everything was so fresh. I can't wait to go back. read more

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The team at The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter are fantastic. After reading my review they were kind enough to reach out and offer me a complimentary redo. I spoke with Tammy after the owner, George, graciously offered to redo my order. I so appreciate how they make sure their dedicated customers continue to have the best experience. Order was perfect and just as delicious as the first time I tried them. They'll be receiving an order from me sooner rather than later. Thank you again! read more

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I was excited to finally try this place because it's only a couple blocks away from my home. Unfortunately I was underwhelmed and don't expect to be returning. I love the concept and the bar looks cool, it's definitely a vibe. The service was really good as well, they were very attentive and quick with everything. Unfortunately the food fell short for me, everything looks delicious and when they were making our hand rolls I was so excited to try but the flavors fell short and the quality of the fish was not so great either. The negitoro roll was the worst quality negitoro roll I've ever had, just to give you reference on quality. If everything was delicious, and the quality was great, then the prices would be amazing, but due to the lack of quality, I feel like i overpaid a bit. This place was not bad, but it was not great either pretty mediocre. I could probably get better items at Whole Foods and erewhon. read more

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Delicious, so happy we have a nice place to go to in the Americana. My favorite was the blue crab hand roll with soy paper! Kind service and we didn't have to wait to be seated. read more

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One of the best sushi spot in the valley in my opinion! I love how friendly they are and attentive. Even though I have yet to dine there so this review is based off take out orders, I enjoy coming in and seeing the place. The place is clean and looks high-end but its affordable and makes you feel good being there. Every time I order take-out, they always write a sweet note on the order. I think its so thoughtful. The rolls are absolutely delicious, I can eat about 5-6 but in all honesty maybe more as how good they are. I recently tried the 6 Hand Roll Set, which includes (Salmon, Blue Crab, Spicy Tuna, Amberjack, Negi Toro, Yellowtail) They were all so tasty! I think I'll be getting that from now on. My go-to orders though are usually the blue crab handroll, salmon truffle, spicy tuna and salmon. There is just so many and I wish I can try them all. Parking can get tricky as its located on a busy street with a a lot more businesses so be mindful of that. read more

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Came here for a light dinner with some friends to catch up and we really likeed the ambiance. The lighting was warm and the setting was intimate. It wasn't super packed on a friday night at 8pm so that was great. We all order the 5 hand roll set ($29) with Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Aberjack, Yellowtail, and Ume-Shiso. The salmon was super buttery and melt in your mouth. The spicy tuna was perfectly seasoned. The yellowtail was also very buttery and fresh. The amberjack was just okay since I feel like the flavor could have been better paired with something additional instead of just amberjack. The last piece which is the umes shiso was definitely there as a palate cleanser after the meal. All of my friends could barely eat half of it. The ume was just too sour and overpowering. If you like sour foods I think you would like it but I wouldn't recommend it. Comparing this to other hand roll bars like rol hand roll and kazunori. I feel like other spots really toast their seaweed better since the seaweed here was more chewy than crispy. They also cut their pieces of fish here thick similar to size of poke. I loved the quality of the fish but the texture could have been better. Their flavors were nothing special either just some yuzu and soy sauce as well as hot oil for the spicy tuna for some of the fish. Overall I think this place definitely has potential for the the quality of their ingredients but compared to other hand roll bars in Los Angeles it isn't my go to. read more

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I love this place! The hand rolls are delicious, the atmosphere is great and the staff are awesome!!! I eat here sometimes 3 - 4 times a week. Michael the Sushi Chef is so professional and his attention to detail and consistency is never off. read more

Absolutely amazing from start to finish! We went on a Tuesday night, no line, and got great recommendations from our waiter. I got the Lux 3 Handroll set and it was so delicious, especially the Salmon Truffle. I added on the Sake Jalepeño. I recommend everything! Come hungry. Wish I could have sampled everything on the menu but we'll have to come back. All the staff were very friendly and helpful! read more

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TRASH FOOD. Absolutely horrible, from start to finish. The worst pedestrian service, it took forever just to get a glass of water and even longer to get a straw. We had to repeatedly ask for Wasabi, and I mean like five or six times before we received it. The "handrolls" were measly little servings that were smaller than a Hostess Ho-Ho -- completely dry with stinky, slimy fish compost. The seaweed was like thin plastic, a dry 3 x 3 sheet straight out of a package. Zero flavor, zero talent in making them. The "Waygu" meat was a complete LIE -- just a thin, grey hamburger patty with disgusting flavor. We had to wait an unreasonable amount of time for every little thing that we had to repeatedly ask for, only for the server to complain to us, "I'm all by myself!" -- with literally only five other people in the entire restaurant besides us. This was especially classy of her when we could all see her gossiping and laughing with her coworker on the side of the restaurant, and watch her keep disappearing into the kitchen for 15 minutes at a time. Looking around, no one looked happy. Everyone looked irritated, impatient, and just stoic as they waited for the next piece of disgraceful crap to be served to them. We watched as people ordered one thing, ate it and then immediately left. No atmosphere at all. Huge bill for the worst sushi I have ever had in my life. Never, ever again. Save your money and go to a real sushi experience, like Sushi Ran or Teru Sushi. Restaurants that care about their quality and their service, and don't rely solely on a name and a fake reputation just because they happen to have locations all over the city. This location needs to be shut down. XXX read more