I was so excited to try this place since Hawaii finally has a place that offers sushirritos! However, it was a real disappointment. Parking is not too difficult because there's street parking and you can park in the structure as well. It's $0.75 for a half hour, which is really reasonable. Once we arrived the lady at the counter gave us a clipboard to order. I ordered the ahi lovers roll with everything inside and the addition of avocados for $0.75 and my bf ordered the salmon roll. The total for both came out to be about $23. The size of it wasn't that big & honestly, it did not fill me up. I'm a person who doesn't eat a lot, so I was quite surprised. The entire sushi roll was very mushy and just not that great. In my opinion, the food was definitely not worth the price. However, I would probably come back to give it another try when they start settling down. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE. SO IN LOVE. Sushirrito is trending in San Francisco, which is basically sushi roll in burrito form. Up Roll Cafe is Hawaii's version of sushirrito. First of all, the decor is amazing. It's trendy, hipstery, and very chic despite being simple. There is even a really cute play pen for kids in the back. The menu is displayed on the wall in large letters so you won't have to squint your eyes. Not to mention the penmanship is AMAZING. Whoever hand wrote that menu on the wall, A+ for handwriting! The menu itself is very simple. There are a few items you can choose from- ahi, salmon, tofu, chicken, etc. You then choose how you want your food prepared- roll or bowl (HAH kinda rhymes!). Then you can choose your sauce and toppings; there are a bunch of free toppings as well as toppings like avocado or natto for an extra charge. I think it's definitely somewhere I would eat again, especially with anyone who wants to grab a healthier bite. If you're in the area, I definitely suggesting checking them out! read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Neat little cafe - and you get to customize your food! FOOD: I think the food here is really tasty. I got a salad bowl with inari + tofu, all the veggies and a sesame dressing. It was hearty, filling, and felt so fresh and healthy. All of the ingredients tasted fresh. I've heard the rolls are not as filling, so perhaps opt for a bowl if your really hungry. SERVICE & SPACE I think the staff is some of the friendliest people I've ever met working at a cafe! They are all so cheerful and welcoming and helpful during the ordering process (which did confuse me a tad bit). The space is pretty cool inside. Very urban-chic, deconstructed, with lots of baby toys. There is a little baby that pretty much own this place, and she was adorable. PRICE I felt the price was really reasonable for my bowl and I left satisfied for sure! read more

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We went to the Kailua store. It is definitely nothing to write home about. The restaurant environment is nervous, confusing and stressful. The food was mediocre at best. It was like eating last nights leftovers fresh out of the fridge... cold read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Teriyaki chicken bowl. It was like eating last night leftovers. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Up roll cafe definitely fits in in downtown Honolulu, amongst Kaka'ako's new and hip cafes, bars, and shops. Parking (street) is very limited from my experience, so if you're on foot on your lunch break, this place would be a great pick! Similar to the "chose your meat, and choose your veggies/sauces" idea of Subway, Up Roll allows the customer to fully customize your sushi roll. The sushirito craze is exploding all over the west coast so it comes as no surprise that Hawaii would eventually get its own customized sushi burrito cafe. I ordered the salmon with quinoa. I thought it was super unique to even have the option to choose quinoa, and gladly accepted the "up charge" of $2. The fish was fresh, and the quinoa was nicely cooked. The ambiance in the cafe is cool and hip. The concrete interior is complimented by industrial lights and wooden chairs and tables, along with chalk board art menus. I was taken aback at how cute this cafe was on the inside! Seating is limited (about 4-5 small tables) so take out is best. I gave this location four stars because the day I went in, my sushi "artist" was kind of busy talking to one of the patrons in the restaurant. I understand the importance of networking, and I'm sure they welcome friends and family to their joint, but I kind of felt like the service was diminished because of it. I would come back here again though - next time I want to try my sushirito with brown rice! read more

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I love this place! Up Roll Cafe is a super cute Japanese-owned place serving up made-to-order custom rolls or bowls and unique coffee creations. They are located on the bottom of Halekuwila Place. There's public parking in that building, which charges by the half-hour (reasonable). You get a laminated card onto which you select the options for your order. You can choose between wrap or bowl style, select your main component (ahi, tofu, miso pork, etc), your starch (white or brown rice, quinoa for extra fee), and choose all your add on's and type of sauce. You also order your drinks this way and can choose between hot, iced, and type of milk (regular, almond, soy), among other options. I went with a miso pork roll with brown rice and the sesame sauce. Added on fried onion (yum) and some tofu. It was DELICIOUS and also healthy! As for the drink, I tried an almond kinako latte with an extra shot of espresso. The drink was very unique! The owners are a young couple, very friendly and helpful! However, we went when there was no line....and it took about 10 min to get all our orders. We saw that it got super packed when we were heading out. So obviously it may take a while if it's crowded since they make everything to order (the coffee drinks take time too) but that's fine with me because that's how you know that everything is fresh! Can't wait to come back here! :) read more

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I ordered the aioli chicken salad bowl and my bf ordered a tofu sushi burrito. The chicken was like rotisserie with big clumps of fat pieces (mostly fat pieces hence my rating). I'm not a fan of really fatty chicken so my meal was a disappointment! I threw away the chicken. My bf enjoyed his meal and the place overall is nice. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Aioli chicken salad bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Shucks... I had high hopes for Up Roll. I had the greatest experience at the famous Sushirritto chain in SF just a week before trying Up Roll, and was hoping Up Roll could serve as a satisfying alternative. But sadly it was not even close. For just about the same price, you can get a much bigger, much more packed, with better ingredients at Sushirritto. Nonetheless, I do appreciate the attempt. And obviously I don't live in NorCal to eat at Sushirrito. The sushi rolls at Up Roll are OK - not great, and not as filling, but the whole "build your own" idea is good. I like the options for brown rice or quinoa instead of only white rice. I also like the cute, quaint decor inside. LOCATION In Kakaako by the former Eat the Street parking lot. Can park street parking, or as others mentioned in the parking structure for a small fee. We went on a Friday afternoon and easily found street parking. SERVICE Walk in, use markers to check off what you want on the clipboard. Then walk around the corner to the other counter to pay and hand over the clipboard. A cute older Japanese couple kindly assisted us, not sure if they are the owners but mama diligently worked while carrying her baby lol.. I did notice the play pen in the corner, thought it was a little odd but it's not like it was in the way, or it was busy inside. FOOD So yea...the food is alright. I think my opinion of Up Roll would be much different if I had tried Up Roll first, or if I hadn't eaten at Sushirrito. Maybe we ordered the wrong stuff, but they were out of ahi and salmon, so we had the chicken aioli and miso pork. Also note they have daily specials and looks like a nice selection of coffee. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Chicken aioli with quinoa, pork miso with brown rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Roll Up Cafe is so unique and innovative. I enjoy coming here and make a new creation every time. The best place to eat in Kakaako area. Great customer service and friendly staff if you haven't tried them yet, your missing out. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - My creation - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great little lunch spot! I work right down the street from Uproll Cafe and have eaten here several times with my husband. We love coming here. It's a healthier option (especially in the Kakaako area) and I everything I've tasted has been wonderful. Once you enter, you head to the back and grab a dry-erase card and start creating your custom burrito and/or bowl. My favorite item is the Aioli Chicken Bowl (only because I'm not a huge fan of fish) but I hear that the go-to item is the Sushi Burrito, which is what my husband always orders. The chicken bowls are delicious and are topped with a generous portion of your selected items on top of a bed of rice of your choosing. The sushi burrito is also nicely portioned...I believe it's almost the size of my forearm! Haha. We also like to pair our food with their frozen Arnold Palmers (sooo good!) - it's iced tea poured on top of frozen lemonade. After you custom create your burrito/bowl, it takes approx 5-10 minutes to get your food. The restaurant is very clean and has a modern look to it with all of the chalkboard walls and wooden tables. The staff here is friendly and I definitely get the feeling that they appreciate our business. You should expect to pay $10-12 per person for the food, and $4-5 per person for their custom gelato floats or Arnold Palmer lemonade. This place is located on the mauka side of the new Halekauwila Place condos on Halekauwila Street. There's a few metered parking stalls in front of the business, but most of the time they're taken. I'm lucky that I can just walk here from work. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - 1/2 of the Ahi Sushi Burrito! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I ordered the Inari Tofu Roll, which is basically a giant sushi burrito wrapped in nori. This particular roll consisted of fried tofu, cold tofu, edamame, lettuce, carrots, fried garlic and a sweet onion dressing. You can either choose white rice, brown rice or quinoa. I chose quinoa...big mistake. There was no binder to keep my roll together. The server warned me to not take off the foil it's wrapped in and to peel it off like a banana instead. However, with every bite I took, quinoa kept on falling out all over the place. The worse part is that's it's an additional $2.50 for quinoa and most of it didn't even reach my mouth! The flavors overall were okay. I expected it to have more taste than it did. I didn't use the onion dressing it came with so maybe that's why I wasn't too impressed. I think if I chose rice & used the onion dressing, my first experience here would have been better. So maybe my review isn't that fair. I just might have to give this place another chance. Cost: $12+ TIP: Choose rice over quinoa & save $2.50! read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Inari Tofu Roll! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

When you finally want to say you had a sushi burrito this is the place! Very friendly helpful staff. And of course it's delicious and made right in front of you! read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We eat here all the time and have been frequent customers since the opening but in the last few month it hasn't been the same. The food just tastes different and the last three times (in the last 2 months) our orders have been wrong every time. The workers also seem very unhappy and seem like they don't want to be there. There was also a roach crawling across the counter of the register in the middle of the day :( yikes. The place has so much potential to be great but I don't know if I'll go back to this location again. read more

Love the ambiance and the modern take Up Roll Cafe brings. It's a nice change from your traditional poke and sushi, however, I felt they really missed the mark on flavor combinations. The two rolls we ordered tasted somewhat bland and felt like they were missing something. Unfortunately, the rolls we ordered were lacking fish. With 1/4 left on each of side of the cut roll there was no fish to be found, only veggies. That was disappointing and left me quite hungry towards the end of the meal. As for the staff, they were super friendly and greeted up from the moment we walked in and left. So that's a plus!! read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

After reading everyones reviews I was really excited to try a "sushi burrito" place. Theres street parking and public parking for 75 cents per half hour. Now lets start the actual review, Right when you walk in I can see the wall menu, and the roll maker doing his thing. No greeting, No instructions on the ordering process, so I stood in the front for about 5 minutes then realized that I had to write my order on a menu and give it to the lady on the side. Waited infront of the lady for 5 minutes who was busy making coffee. She didn't say anything, not a please hold on, thank you for waiting, nothing. At this point I was debating on leaving because I was there for about 10 minutes and my order was not taken and there wasn't anyone before me. I decided to just wait so I put in my order in. On the menu it says that if you want it as a salad it has to be in a bowl so I was pretty bummed because I wamted to try it as a roll. So I just got the Ahi Lover with brown rice. But the chef was making someones order before me and he was making the salad in a roll form. So I was even more bummed because I could've ordered that. Anyways, I waited another 10 minutes for the rolls. The chef makes it and leaves it for the lady to pack it up and distribute it. So it took a couple of minutes for her to get to it. In my opinion they could use another helper so the customers are greeted and assisted in a timely manner. Taste wise it was really tasty. There's enough ahi in every bite and lots of flavor. The only bummer was the service and the wait, its also pretty pricy. So minus a star for the wait, the service, and the price. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Ahi lover with brown rice add avocado .75 cents - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sushi is a dish I could eat practically everyday, whether kaiten style, or at a sushi bar. Up Roll Cafe introduces a new concept of sushi presentation and enjoyment. This sushi experience offers customization, and, of course, delectability. Hip sushi. Up Roll Cafe blends the customization of Subway with sushi. Upon ordering, you fill out a laminated order sheet. First, you choose whether you want your sushi as a roll or in a bowl. Second, choose from a selection of seven basic sushi ensembles. You then choose to have your ensemble with rice (white/brown) or as a salad. Finish off your customization with a sauce and additional fillings. As a first timer it was hard to come to a decision, as all ensembles sound equally amazing. In the end I went with the Pork Miso, which comes with ground miso pork, cucumber, sweet corn, and takuwan (pickled radish). I got in as a roll with white rice. The size of the roll and overall taste and satisfaction was worth the $8.95 (excluding tax). Hearing nothing but rave reviews about Up Roll Cafe, it's a food stop that definitely was needed, and beyond happy to have finally experienced first hand. The ambiance is cute, hip, and with a helpful and friendly staff. Up Roll Cafe can expect many more visits from me. read more

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Location was easy to find, past down to earth and the corner. There is limited parking though, but it I went at 1:30pm and got side street metered parking in the front. I ordered a bowl, but the rolls look better. Lots of space to sit down, the environment feels rustic. read more

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I lovvvve this place! It's fulfilling and healthy at the same time. They have options for you to pick between a roll or a bowl. You pick your protein which can be ahi, salmon, tofu, pork, or chicken. Then you pick White or brown rice, salad or quinoa ($2 more) and all the veggies you want. Their sauces are very good. I like the ginger one. It's really fun to order because you just take a card and you mark it up with what you want. The rolls can become very messy but it's so fun to eat! read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Ahi lover with salad bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love the uniqueness of Up Roll Cafe. Think chipotle meets sushi. Fresh fish and other ingredients combined artistically into a bowl or a roll make for a lovely lunch. Fully customizable to meet anyone's needs and desires. Our first visit we accidentally ordered too much food. I think it's safe to say one bowl or roll is enough for a single person. Even my 6'4"/200+ husband got full off one bowl (with extra fish). Pros: Aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Love the industrial look Delicious food Fully customizable and made to order Location. Kakaako businesses within walking distance Service. They are incredibly kind and really care about the quality of the food they serve you. Cons: Parking. You're in town, so it's predicable that you'll need to drive around a little if street parking is full. Sundays street parking is free. I believe there was a garage connected to the building. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - 2 Ahi Lovers and a Sexy Salmon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

When I first heard about this place I thought, sushi and coffee, now that's an interesting mix. Once you step into this place you're greeted by two friendly workers (they could be the owners), another thing that greets you is the showcase of fresh ingredients that will end up in either your roll or bowl. Ordering was interesting, you get a clipboard and a marker and you check off the items you want, then walk around the corner to turn in your order and pay. The decor of this place was raw and up beat. The interior walls are unfinished, the ceiling fans and light fixtures are quite unique and what I really liked are the book cases and chalk board walls. So if you're an artist, get permission from them to show off your skills. I mean, it is in Kakaako, so what better place. I ordered the miso pork roll with brown rice and some fixins, it took a little long because, there's only two of them and of course, the lunch crowd. But after the first bite of my burrito-sushi, all that disappeared. The roll was so good, the miso pork was full of flavor and needless to say, fulfilling. I've returned to this place at least 2-3 times and I'm still a huge fan of this place. BTW, I hear they're hiring. read more

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Up Roll is similar to Sushirrito, to those who are familiar with San Francisco.. It is located at the bottom of Halekauwila, which is a beautiful greenish condo tower in the Kakaako area. The establishment is clean, hip, and the service is friendly. You are handed a laminated menu, and with it you are free to circle your roll or salad selections, add, or even cross out ingredients that you don't want. The prices can range from $7-15 depending on your choice. Chicken, pork, salmon and ahi are the primary protein choices. They offer both types of rice plus quinoa, and different toppings such as takuan and okra. Seasonings are homemade by chef and co-owner Manny, who also makes everything right in front of you. What distinguishes Up Roll from any other create your own sushi stop-in, is its seasonings. They experiment with spicy mayo, homemade mayo aioli, sweet onion, fried garlic, and sesame sauces. This place definitely fits in with the upcoming and new vibe that Kakaaoko is developing to achieve! read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Customized salmon and ahi rolls! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food was healthy, tasty, and unique. The staff were very nice and respectful. Their drinks and ambient were great as well. I highly recommend this place. read more

When you think of new, hip restaurants opening in 2015, you have an idea of the ambience and general aesthetic is should have. Modern, sleek, great food, good service, and that factor that keeps you wanting to come back and take pictures to post on Instagram. Up Roll's doing all these things right. Located semi-conveniently in Kakaako, parking isn't tricky if you're willing to pay (the building itself has parking as well as metered stalls), but finding it for free would be a bit harder. You walk in and are greeted by chalkboard walls, a Subway-style set up with everything you could ever want in a sushi roll, raw wood tables, and cool light fixtures. Being our first time, the lady behind the counter was helpful in explaining what we do - grab a laminated menu and mark off what you'd like in your roll or bowl (think The Counter). Oh, and I forgot the entire point of this place - they're GIANT SUSHI ROLLS. BURRITO sized sushi rolls. I've been waiting for this since my first time trying sushi and thinking "delicious, but not enough food!" After building your sushi roll, you can also choose from a selection of hand crafted coffees. I'm telling you, sushi and coffee? It's the fuel of the 21st century. We didn't have to wait long to get our food and drinks and we devoured our delicious, giant burrito/sushi hybrids. They were tasty and just what you'd imagine an oversized sushi roll to be like. This is definitely a "come on over on your lunch break!" kinda place - the hours and whole "not being open on Saturdays" deal definitely suggest that. And it's not necessarily super cheap - yet sushi never really is, so I digress. That being said, I'd pick this place for lunch over many others. Keep it up, Up Roll! read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - All my favorite things. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I can't believe I haven't rated and reviewed this place yet.... They have a fresh spin on burritos and poke that I haven't seen elsewhere. Come stuff your face with a sushi roll burrito the size of your face. Well it may not be quite that big, but it's still a big sushi roll. Going lower carb? The can also make up a poke bowl instead of a roll. I keep finding myself coming back here again and again. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - California crab sushi roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Up Roll Cafe is the perfect addition to Kaka'ako. Sushi rolls & coffee to go: Genius! I was excited when I saw that this place had popover breakfast sandwiches, but honestly, i was disappointed. I tried the bacon & egg popover sandwich, and the presentation was nice, but taste, not so great. The egg & bacon inside were both cold. Didn't really taste like anything, so I was sad because I was really looking forward to it! The sushi roll I ordered was the Ahi Lover's roll, which was the most expensive one on the menu, over $10. It was really good, with a ton of fillings! They serve the sushi rolls burrito style, which was different. I think next time I'll ask for no ginger, though. I want to try a few more of the sushi rolls they have on the menu, they look promising. Along with the breakfast sandwich, Rachel ordered the Matcha Latte. It was cool to see those designs they make on the top, and it was the first Matcha Latte I ever tried, but I'm not really a fan. Their inside is just big enough, with a few tables and some counter seating, but I don't really see them getting packed and busy, so it should be perfect for them. They have a couple of tables outside as well. The staff is super friendly and made us feel very welcomed there. Although I was disappointed with a couple of things here, I'm still looking forward to coming back and trying more of their sushi rolls. This place has a lot of potential! read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Matcha Latte & their popover breakfast sandwich (bacon & eggs) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ordered the ahi lovers and paid extra for avocado. Sad that they chose to serve/put avocado slices that look and taste like they are from days ago, especially when paying extra for it! :(. The texture was almost rubbery and had that stale, no flavor avocado that happens when avocados go bad. I would have went back in to let them know, but I was already 20 minutes away on my way home. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great fusion restaurant. They have tons of options so it's pretty hard to go wrong. I had the tofu which tasted great, pleased they had vegan options. They have nice sauces to compliment the food. Definitely a place you can go multiple times and never eat the same thing. read more

Up Roll Cafe is a cute little Japanese style healthy cafe located in the Kakaako area. The owners are a young Japanese couple, really welcoming and friendly (: The style of this cafe is really young and chic. The decor is raw and vintage with a modern spin! You can order and build your own salad/bowl/roll to whatever you want on the clipboard right when you walk in. After marking off what you want, you can just bring it to the counter to pay and they'll immediately start making it! My fave at Up Roll cafe is definitely the Ahi Lover Salad with Vinegar dressing and some few extra toppings, like avocado,sweet corn, onions, and some cucumber! A little reminder to keep in mind is to not come here if you're in a rush! Up Roll Cafe is usually packed and the food usually takes around 15-20 minutes to be ready, plus more if there are multiple orders in front of yours. After all, this is definitely a great place to go if you want to grab some healthy food! read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Entrance ! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of my favorite lunch spots! Located in Kakaako, Up Roll provides a fun take on sushi. Get in a bowl or a burrito, customize your toppings, then boom! A healthier option to your traditional plate lunch. I like the California crab or the ahi lovers. My coworker really likes the teriyaki chicken since he's not a fish person. You can also try the daily special, just look for it in the front of the sushi case when you walk in! Street parking only, so bring coins. Cheers to sushirittos and a healthier lunch near downtown! read more

The concept of a sushi burrito was pretty cool. However, I think my preference is with regular sushi. I came here on a weekday with a good friend and my sister. We both ordered the ahi poke burrito with some extra toppings like avocado and sprouts. The portion of rice to fish wasn't as great as we'd like. Also, the sushi ginger mixed in was . . . . unique. My sister wasn't a fan, but I didn't mind it. A conclusion that the three of us came too was that the rice tasted . . . very clean??? Is that the way to describe it? The rice was very bland, a little too mushy, and didn't compliment the fish or veggies. It just tasted very clean, like someone washed the rice 3+ times until the water ran clear and then cooked it. No additional seasoning, no sushi vinegar or anything. Side note: the nori was awesome. By this I mean, I didn't struggle to bite into the nori like you typically would with hand-rolls. Side note 2: Matcha latte was tasteless. I needed to add plenty of simple syrup to sweeten it up and give it a little kick of some sort. The cafe was cute and I loved the atmosphere and decor. The rustic chic look was unique and made for a pleasant environment. I liked the chalk walls and the cool ceiling fans. Just a really cute space. Perhaps I needed to try a different roll. I would say, try it and check it out! See for yourself if you enjoy it and if it's a hit! For me, I'll definitely try it again in the future and order something else to switch it up. read more

A little daunting to walk in for your first visit but the staff was very helpful to explain how the ordering works. There is a lot of room for customization. The space set up is a little confusing because you see a counter when you walk in the door, but that is the pick up counter and you order at another around the corner. But the ordering forms are farther in the back of the room. It was a delicious giant maki roll! The staff are skilled and watching them make it was like a little show. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Some form of Ahi roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Uproll Cafe is my FAVORITE place, EVER. I bring all of my friends and family here! They ALL love it too. Manny & Anna are the sweetest and cutest couple who own joint and their hospitality is like no other. Some people might think "...Coffee + Sushi....?" Well, yes. You don't have to pair those two together but I usually cannot start my day without coffee. So I usually get a Latte while I wait for my food. Then I get a Jasmine Jelly Tea to pair with my customized bowl. The usual bowl I get is: Quinoa with Ahi. I add Cilantro, sprouts, natto, and Avocado. I used to get the rolls but when I switched over from brown rice to quinoa, I realized it was better suited as a bowl since quinoa isn't sticky like rice would be. As for the Jasmine Jelly Tea, omg yum. I LOVE jasmine tea. A little note: This drink isn't sweet. So it pairs well with the bowl in my opinion. You can also rent out the whole restaurant and do a catering style + birthday parties etc. they have a projector you can play your video and huge speakers/ great sound system AND they have Air conditioning !!! (I'll be here everyday for the summer, lol) I plan to have a party here very soon!! read more

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Pure genius... Why has no one thought of this before? Giant sushi burritos... Brilliant. I ordered the chicken wrap with white rice, spicy sauce, and all the options. It tasted amazing and I was worried that I would still be hungry after but I was actually pretty full :) I loved the food, and the ambiance of the the restaurant was great too. It was a real homie kind of place with chalkboard walls and a really welcoming couple working. They even had this really cute baby hanging out in a play pin in the corner. I love the location of the restaurant because it's right down in Kakaako, which is starting to be the new hip place, so there's lots of places in walking distance to check out. After our meal we walked over to see the wine and sake store next door and we walked down to Paiko to see all the little plants. Over all it was a great place that I really plan on going back to a lot more. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - If you want to park in the structure it's not super expensive. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been wanting to try Up Roll Cafe for awhile now and finally got to yesterday! The bffl and I walked over from her place a little after 4 p.m. Looks like there is only street parking so I was glad we were able to take a short walk over, order our rolls and take it to go for an early dinner! We entered the small cafe to find just two other customers eating inside and another couple eating on the tables outside. The friendly guy at the front noticed that we looked a little confused and walked us through what Up Roll Cafe was all about. He took us over to the laminated little menus and markers and explained that we just write our name up top and check off what we want to order (bowl or roll, type of filling, type of base, sauce and any additional toppings). How fun! I decided on the teriyaki chicken roll, with brown rice, lettuce, carrot and fried garlic with ginger dressing. The bffl ordered the miso pork roll with white rice, lettuce, sweet onion, carrot, and friend garlic with ginger dressing. The cafe itself is pretty small but super cute! I really like the decor, chalkboard menu and soft music playing in the background. We decided to watch him make our rolls...I wonder if everyone watches them make the rolls like we did. The rice comes out of a fancy little machine perfectly flattened out and ready to be rolled! Next, the nori is placed on top and the nori/rice combo is placed on a sushi roll mat. Friendly guy (I didn't catch his name) then adds all the toppings that we marked down on the order form. Our dinners were rolled, rolled again in wax paper and rolled again in foil. Now onto the taste. Both of our rolls were delicious! At first I thought I would just eat half and save the other half for later. We both finished our rolls! So yummy and fun to eat! The ginger dressing was good, but a little hard to use. I think it would be better if I had a salad or a bowl. The dressing is quite liquidy and made a mess (it doesn't help that I am not the neatest eater). Bonus points for having healthier choices. I like that I have the option of having brown rice, quinoa or a salad. I really wish Up Roll Cafe was open for dinner and on Saturdays! I will be back and hope to try an ahi roll next! read more

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I heard about this place from my friend since she loves sushi. So we checked it out for brunch. The place is pretty easy to find. Street parking is available but very limited because of the construction being done. there's also a parking structure of the place but you have to pay (card only) how fancy! The place is so cute. The wall is a chalk paint with writings all over(menu, and how to eat the burrito) and a tree drawing in the back. There's also a few kids toys (trucks, strollers, etc) because of the owners kid, who comes once in a while if I heard correctly. Okay so first time orderers, there's a "what do you prefer" menu in front of the cashier with a marker. I called it that only because that's what I know it's for. You pick what you want exactly inside. I've been there twice already and I know what's on that menu: you want a burrito or a bowl, your protein (ahi, salmon, chicken) and if you want extra, the sauce, vegetables and extra toppings. Now besides the food, there's drinks are pretty good as well. I got a plantation tea and my friend got the iced matcha tea I think, and they were both good. I saw on there ig page of a strawberry float. I thought they wouldn't have it anymore but I showed the picture to the worker and she said they can still make it. It was a strawberry and mint soda float w/ strawberry gelato. It was really good!!! I even ordered it the second time I went. Basically, if you want GUILT FREE food, this is the place to go if your down in the area. You leave the place full, but not heavy. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Left to right- aioli chicken and ahi lover and strawberry and mint soda float - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Family, friendly place that serves sushi and coffee. Just going to say that the food and coffee are creative and delicious, but if you have a big appetite the sushi roll will not fill you up. Me and my bf got 2 different rolls, salmon and pork miso roll. It was really Ono and the salmon is fresh. We also tried there coffee jelly and coffee float which was also delicious. In the coffee float it's basically plain ice coffee with your choice of 5 different flavors of gelato. To draw on the wall you need to ask first before doing so and sometimes they might not have chalk so bring your own. Everything in there is nice and unique but the chairs are like Japanese style so sitting on those can be sore. For parking wise, you can park in the area where they hold eat the street for $4 for 0-2 hours, street parking or the parking area inside the building. read more

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I was so excited to try this place, but the food vas very bland. I got the Tofu wrap, all the add ins (paid for avocado, and didn't get it) spicy mayo and brown rice. Tofu was just flavorless and soggy. And everything else was flavorless as well. Sad to say I Wouldn't recommend. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Small shop located in Kakaako that can be easy to miss. I've only came here one other time and would rate my experience the same for both. 1 star=super cute cafe: industrial furniture with chalkboard walls. Great environment to hang with a small group of friends, for a quick lunch meeting, or even a place to get some work done. 1 star= options for their food menu: while there's only 6-8 or so of their main rolls, it can be customized to your liking. Whether you want it in a roll or a bowl, you can add and remove ingredients as you please. 1 star= food is always so good. Fish and other ingredients taste fresh and delicious. 1 star=customer service: workers were friendly, greeting upon arrival and departure. They were also willing to answer any questions. Overall 4 stars. I only docked them one star because it is a bit inconvenient to have to pay for parking in the garage if there's no streeet parking and the way the shop is set up to actually order. If the cashier is busy, someone whose visiting for the first time doesn't know to head to the back to put your order in. read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - This is the cashier station. To the right, you fill out the order slip and turn it in here. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a gem! The inside of this place has a great vibe. I could see myself going there to study and also going with friends. The food was great! I had the ahi with the spicy mayo and my husband got the miso pork with the aoli. We both thought the flavor on the miso pork was better. I'll definitely be going back again soon! read more

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This place is definitely worth the try! I love the idea of a sushi burrito; it's so unique and super delicious! Up Roll offers many different options and add-ons to your sushi burrito! I love that you are given the choice of having it in a bowl version as well. Every time I've been here, I always get the Sexy Salmon and I LOVE IT. Super delicious and keeps me full! The atmosphere here is welcoming and cute. I love their chalkboard menu and the furniture. It's very modern! The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because the wait for the food is a little bit long. Besides that, it's a one of a kind place! I will definitely come back to satisfy my cravings! read more

Up Roll Cafe - Honolulu - Sexy Salmon! (White rice, spicy mayo, all free add-ons plus avocado!) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii