the tuna hand roll was sooo good buttery, fatty, soft... honestly one of my favorites of the night. and i might get some heat for this, but i actually preferred the hand rolls here over kazunori. the seaweed stayed crunchy the whole time, even though i'm a super slow eater the salmon hand roll was a little harder for me to enjoy. maybe i got an extra wet piece of fish or a bad sheet of seaweed, but i had a hard time biting through it. i literally ended up putting half the roll in my mouth at once because every time i tried to take a bite, the seaweed wouldn't break cleanly. the real star for me was the scallop hand roll. that oneeeee was so fresh. not fishy at all, and the bite was fantastic. even though the scallop was wet and saucy, the seaweed still stayed crisp and broke perfectly with the rice. i was actually able to take clean bites without the whole thing falling apart or making me wrestle with it lol. overall, the tuna and scallops were definitely my favorites read more

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Food is good. Service is quick. Value and quality for price are solid. This place has a handroll bar if you sit on the inside, but if you sit on the patio they have a non-handroll menu. Their handrolls are solid. I love the scallop the most. And it usually isn't too long of a wait to get a bar seat. This is one of my most frequent DoorDash spots. Their cut roll combos are so fresh and good, plus they travel well. Definitely give this a shot if you're in Culver! read more

My favorite hand roll in culver. Wait times can be tough during lunch, but easy in and out for one. Highly recommend. Would rate 5 stars, if they offered the same menu on the patio. read more

Fairly decent handrolls, set at the base of the Culver Stairs. Two things sets Yunomi apart from a spot like KazuNori: less wait times and hot appetizers. Strongly recommend skipping the "spicy" option if choosing a menu set. On our last visit, the mayo and chili oil has a little heavy handed and killed the taste of each protein. We've visited this location several times over the past few months. Service is always attentive. One note: on our last visit, I was disappointed to watch the chef wipe his gloved hand with the same rag they used to wipe the counter. It may have been a brief moment, but it was off-putting nonetheless. read more

This is the best hand roll kit and the price was affordable (I forgot how much sorry)! The quality of fish was amazing and the amount you get really made it worth it. It's a fun activity to pick up and bring somewhere like the beach (or Griffith like we did). 10/10 would recommend for a date night! read more

Yunomi Handroll - Yurollmi Handroll Kit - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Pretty good handroll place, but I'm not impressed by the rice since it didn't have much taste. I do liked the nori they used since it was crispy and had flavor. Selection of fish was good and we opted for the spicy ones which was not spicy at all. I didn't get as many fresh fish as I had hoped. Service similar to other hand roll places and served as you go but it was quite slow for lunch on a Saturday since there was only one person serving so it was noticeably longer between rolls. I tried the rock tempura shrink and it was delicious but be careful as it comes piping hot. Ambiance was much more lovely and loud since there's also regular table seats and not just the bar. They validate for if parking under the culver steps so that was nice. read more

Yunomi Handroll - Shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Wanted to try their hand rolls but unfortunately I had my dog with me so sat at their outdoor patio and they do not serve hand rolls outside, only cut rolls and onigiris. Had their onigiris set and yellowtail sashimi, pretty decent and would go back to try their selections of hand rolls. Staff: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Parking: 3/5 (street parking so can be hard to find) read more

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The best takeout presentation! Was so fun opening the box and loved the variety in the four cutroll + sashimi box. Initially thought price was high but quality was amazing! Loved the different sauces included. The sunomono was a refreshing side dish. read more

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The BEST hand rolls in LA. This is the perfect spot for a date night or small 2-3 group dinner where you want good food but don't want to break the bank. I personally think it's better than kazunori and has a bigger menu / variety. Pro tip, join the yelp wait list ahead of time and check in when you get there! read more

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This is a review on an older visit, but I really enjoyed this place and they accommodated for us with our baby and sat us at the lower bar. Fod we fast and delicious. We really like the brussel sprouts of all things. The seating is limited at the bar, otherwise you'd have to sit outside which is also pleasant since its by the culver city steps. All in all, a great handroll place with fair prices and good quality food. read more

Such a cute spot, very small and seats are uncomfortable but besides that! This one is worth the wait, because you will have to wait the food is so delicious, I recommend trying everything that catches your eye! read more

The wait is insane here but it's so worth it. The hand rolls are delicious. The apps are really good too. The staff members are nice and you get validation for parking at the garage read more

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Wow. What a nice decor. I came here to see what is it about their hand rolls. I had to walk around a bit to find the restaurant. It's located downstairs. I ordered three handroll set, negi toro, unagi and salmon skin. I wish 5 or 6 rolls. All the roll are tasted great and fresh. My favorite was negi toro, fatty tuna was melted in my mouth. The service was also on another level. The chef was keeping an eye on me while I was eating. He only brought out one roll at a time to keep the roll fresh. Interior decoration was modern and very upscale. Perfect for date night or just hang out with friends. I would definitely be back. read more

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Was craving sushi one night, called up a few friends, joined the yelp waitlist, and drove 20 miles just to eat here. Very similar to kazunori. I especially loved the unagi & shrimp tempura handroll. Ran into a friend who recommended the spicy albacore on crispy rice w/ truffle soy sauce which I now also recommend. Good food, good service! read more

Yunomi Handroll - Spicy albacore crispy rice w/ truffle soy sauce - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

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There was a wait, but it was less than 20 minutes. I did the spicy 6 hand rolls with my friend. We both enjoyed it, though never of us really like scallops. That was the only roll I did not finish. I also like that they had a nice selection of non alcoholic beers. Overall, good experience. read more

Yunomi Handroll - They have beer and non alcoholic beer. - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Delicious hand rolls that are worth the wait! Before driving over, I joined the Yelp waitlist, which estimated a 45 to 60 minute wait at 7pm on a Friday. Parking was easy at the Culver Steps underground parking garage, and once you walk or take the elevator up, the restaurant is just around the corner. They also validate if you park there! Inside, the space is modern with all bar seating. It's definitely a date spot with mostly couples. The only downside is that the chairs are placed close together, so you might feel like you're part of the neighboring conversation. But with how long the wait gets, I'm not sure they could remove any seating. The waitstaff was also very nice and attentive, checking in periodically and making sure I had everything I needed. I ordered the spicy four hand roll set, which came with Korean seaweed. It was a great choice because it added an extra kick and the perfect crunch. The set included tuna, albacore, salmon, and shrimp tempura. I appreciated that the fish wasn't overly minced, so you could really taste the fresh texture. The shrimp tempura was nicely crispy, and the added cucumber gave it an extra refreshing crunch. I really enjoyed my hand roll experience and can't wait to come back to try the non-spicy option with the Japanese nori and the other specialty rolls. read more

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I finally tried Yunomi and had a great experience! The ambiance of the restaurant is very airy and it's an open layout which I liked. I tried the rock shrimp tempura with a side of rice and it was delicious!! The sauce pairs with the shrimp really well and the rice made it a full meal! I'd highly recommend stopping by. The staff was also very attentive and we got our food very quickly. I like that they make the food in front you, it's a cool experience. read more

Yunomi Handroll - Rock Shrimp Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

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Didn't wait long for outside table but if you want a bar seat it most likely will always have a wait, found this place on yelp actually and wanted to give it a try after visiting the academy of film. Honestly was willing to pay $13 for a roll and was expecting at least decent portions or extremely good blue crab, but I didn't get either. The rolls were presented well but had tiny portions, and the blue crab quality didn't stand out to me at all. My friends ordered the spicy tuna roll and avacado cucumber roll and they said it was okay, but I still think it was nothing special overall. Maybe I'll visit again and try a different roll, but for now, it was an okay experience. read more

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We love sushi and handrolls, so we had high expectations coming in, and it delivered. Fun vibe sitting at the counter, and overall a great experience. Definitely best for smaller groups (2-3 people). Service was great throughout. Handroll set 4.5/5: Fresh, flavorful, and really well made. Loved the set menu concept where you can pick how many handrolls you want. Everything tasted high quality and satisfying. I loved the albacore, tuna, scallop, all so fresh. read more

Quote of the day: Finger food is the best kind of food. This is by far one of my favorite hand roll spots to get a quick sushi fix!! I frequent the classic hand roll spots such as kazu-nori, sugar fish, etc and I do say Yumoni stands out with their appetizers. I absolutely adore their rock shrimp tempura. It comes so crunchy and hot. Absolutely addicting. 10/10 must order everytime I go. The rolls themselves are quite nice too. You can choose your seaweed: regular, soy papers, or spicy. I find this quite unique and I enjoy choosing different seaweeds. While I do think it's on the pricier side I find they have more options for hand-rolls such as tempura and unagi. Both which are delectable. It's the same concept as kazunori where you are sat around the kitchen and can see your handrolls being made right in front of you. Dinner and a show is always preferred ;) It does get quite busy around dinner time and there's a parking structure at the culver steps! Perfect for a quick lunch or cute date spot. Final Verdict: Always in good hands-(rolls) while I'm there!!! Hahaha read more

Yunomi Handroll - Rock Shrimp Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

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We added our name on the yelp waitlist and by the time we got there about 30 minutes later, we were seated promptly. They have sets or you can do à la carte. We did a set that had tuna, salmon, and substituted the shrimp tempura for yellowtail. We also made it spicy. I think the salmon was my least favorite. None of them have a ton of flavor, but the spiciness helps. Dipping in soy sauce is a must. I wish they had another sauce besides soy. Some hand roll spots have a little bit of a Yuzu sauce or something else. Either on the fish itself or on the . Service was good, vibes were good, food was good. read more

A great addition to the Culver Steps, especially since that's not great sushi (IMO) in downtown Culver. I love that inside, you can sit at the counter and get fresh hand rolls made to order right in front of you. Everything tastes high quality, from the fish to the tempura that comes out still piping hot from the fryer. Then on the outside patio, they have an assortment of cut rolls, which are also delicious. The service is always top notch and love the decor inside too. KazuNori still reigns supreme for me in the handroll category but Yunomi is a not-too-distant second! And I like that they have options other than just handrolls so it's a place I can bring my family when they come to visit. read more

Yunomi Handroll - Spicy Shrimp & Snow Crab Cut Roll (available on the patio but they also make a handroll version inside) - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

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AMBIENCE: (5/5) - Very clean and modern with elegance - Long bar for the rolls, not too tightly packed that you're bumping into the neighbors but it is cozy SERVICE: (5/5) - Our server was awesome, so friendly and took great care of us - I am allergic to shrimp and asked to substitute the last roll of the set from tempura shrimp to scallop. They made the mistake and inputted salmon instead so when I got my last roll I was very confused since I just had the salmon. When I asked the staff they were very apologetic and gave me the scallop so I ended up getting an extra roll which is a mistake I'll take any day. - Handrolls were paced well - Be prepared to wait for larger groups, just like most hand roll places FOOD/DRINKS: (4/5) - Tuna (5/5): Been to A LOT of hand roll places and this was by far the best tuna that I've had - Albacore (4/5): Good but not a show stopper. - Salmon (4/5): Always my favorite fish - Scallop (4/5): Large bits of scallop rolled in a perfectly balanced mayo. Wish it was just slightly sweeter than the counter in other handroll places. OVERVIEW: (5/5) - Fresh and plenty of fish inside each roll, slightly bigger than the ones at Kazunori and the price is still reasonable. read more

Yunomi offers an awesome setting at the downtown Culver City Stairs making it a great spot for an evening hop around the area on foot. We sat outside on their patio but just know the patio seating only allows cut rolls and nigiri--no hand rolls. I'm sure there's a reason for this. The sushi was good which is unfortunate because it toon nearly 45 minutes for our nigiri and cut rolls to arrive. Insane given that nothing ordered involved cooking whatsoever. We put a second order in and sadly that one also took 30ish minutes to arrive. To be fair, they were extremely busy inside but it definitely seems like they prioritize the bar seating requests over patrons on the patio. We wanna come back and try the hand rolls. Tip: the wait can be quite long so just be prepared to come early and put your name down on the list. read more

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I visited during lunch time with a friend. It was about a 20 minute wait because this place is pretty popular during the lunch rush. They do have a digital waitlist you can join, and they send you a link where you can check your place in the virtual queue, which is a nice feature. Seeing my place in line gives me a better idea of how long I will need to wait. I ordered the three hand roll and the appetizer with the spicy albacore on crispy rice. My friend ordered the yellowtail Serrano sashimi as an appetizer. Everything was incredibly delicious! The crispy rice was not overcooked or dry. The hand rolls tasted so fresh because they are making them fresh one by one. It was fun to sit at the bar; it was a fun place to sit and chat with my friend. read more

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We went here on a whim for a light snack and so glad we did! There were so many great options to choose from for the hand rolls and the price was great! the quality of the the fish was also really great. A lot of sake and beer options as well. The spot is super chic and very clean looking, and our server Destiny was super sweet and amazing. I will definitely be coming back here again, it's better than any other handroll spots I've tried. They share the underground parking which is free for the first hour. read more

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First Impression: decor is nice and there's a crowd of people waiting outside to be seated (must be good if there's a line). Location: parking is hard to find. We parked in a paid lot across the street. They mentioned there was an underground parking we could have gotten free parking with validation from the restaurant. Experience: amazing from start to finish. Service was attentive and personable. I got the 6pc set and added the rock shrimp tempura as an appetizer. Every dish was made to perfection and bursting with flavor in every bite. Note: join the yelp waitlist ahead of time to avoid long wait times. read more

If you're a sushi lover with an extensive sushi palette, do not eat here. Leave it for the kids! This spot was poppin' on a Tuesday night though. The service was very prompt and quick. Oddly enough the bar side closest to the entrance door did not have any purse hooks, so I had to hold my purse the entire time. I'm not sure if the rest of the restaurant is like that. There was also a giant bug that was on my wax paper that we had to kill. I also had a bug fly on my napkin--very concerning as this is a hand roll place. I can only imagine how many bugs are consumed here unknowingly. Let's dig into the food and what prompts my 3 star rating. The seaweed--it's not the crispiest but also not the soggiest. The fish--they just weren't marinaded very well. I had the spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, and the biggest let down was the negitoro. My husband and I agreed that the toro tasted weird and very underwhelming when typically that's our favorite meal ending hand roll because it's normally so rich and fatty and full of flavor. The crab-- it did not taste like a good Kani hand roll. It was very "crabby" and not in a good way. It had an undesirable stench taste. On a positive note--the scallop handrolls here are bomb. No complaints on the scallop. I also think it's odd that a hand roll place has so many different renditions highlighting albacore on their menu. Out of all the beautiful fish they could use, they chose albacore. I hate albacore. That should've set off my spidey senses that this restaurant just wasn't meant for me, and that's okay. So if you're looking for something quick & easy for dinner, this is your place. If you're looking to be blown away by culinary excellence, look elsewhere. read more

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Still our go-to place for awesome hand rolls, good sake and good people. Also some solid apps!

I've always been a fan of handroll sushi joints--they usually offer the best bang for your buck compared to traditional sushi spots. Yunomi keeps it simple. Classic favorites like tuna, scallop, and of course, my must-have: unagi. In short? Come here. It's good. Solid value. Clean vibe. You won't be disappointed. ... The end. ... Except it's not. Because then you'd miss out on that one thing every good sushi spot should have--that ONE roll that lives rent-free in your head, next to that other memory.... the one where your high school crush whispered: "I've never done this before..." (I'll never know if that was true--but that line now lives rent-free next to Yunomi's Spicy Albacore on Crispy Rice with Truffle Soy.) That taste? Unreal. That memory? Eternal. That's all I'm gonna say. I'll be back. You should join me. read more

Yunomi Handroll - SPICY ALBACORE ON CRISPY RICE W/TRUFFLE SOY Sauce. This roll lives rent-free in my head. - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

this place has definitely been added to my recommendations list. a friend spoke of how this was her favorite spot and we got to try together! we came at 7:30pm on a monday and joined the yelp waitlist beforehand!! apparently it gets packed fri-sun so just make sure to check the yelp waitlist. you could park in the garage under the culver steps and the area is just so perfect to stroll around and hang out with friends. we sat at the bar and there were hooks for bags under the chair. i ordered the four handroll set! i have an intolerance to salmon so i was able to sub it out for a tempura handroll. it was free to sub, but they mentioned that it will soon cost a bit to sub out diff handrolls. the fish was soo fresh, i'd forgotten how much i loved handrolls and sushi until this moment. the four set was perfect for me since i wasn't too starved. the service was also veryy friendly and willing to explain what could be subbed. i'll definitely be back!! i love this area read more

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Handrolls were good and fresh. We were able to be seated right away, which we were amazed, because it was the weekend. Great customer service and the hand rolls were so fresh. We chose the spicier seaweed wrap which made them even better. read more

Yunomi Handroll - Handroll - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

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Just got back from eating here!! My friend and I had been out and about throughout the day and decided to try a new spot for a light snack. Enter Yunomi Handroll. The restaurant is located in the back of the Culver Steps so I missed it at first looking for the sign. We ended up parking in the public parking lot and they'll give you an hour free with validation (yay!) There were maybe 5-7 other customers when we arrived around 3:30pm but the bar is long so there was plenty of seating. The restaurant itself looked very clean chic and they have QR codes for menus but you can also ask for a hard copy if you want. I ordered the 4 handroll set (tuna, albacore, salmon, and shrimp tempura) along with another salmon and soft shell crab handroll. You have the option of regular with nori or spicy with korean seaweed (soy paper is also an option). I opted for spicy for my set and non-spicy for my extra add-ons. Just a side note, when getting the set, you cannot mix and match the spice--it's all or nothing! The "spicy" wasn't spicy at all but still very delicious. I was surprised at how well korean seaweed goes with sushi and I could distinctly taste the difference between the two seaweed options. I asked for light rice on all my handrolls and they delivered. The fish all tasted fresh and my soft shell crab was freshly fried. While I'd like to thank our lovely sushi chef for making all our delicious handrolls, I'd like to give a special shout out to Destiny. She was so adorable and friendly and I really enjoyed her attentive service. Her energy definitely gave the entire eating experience and extra oomph. Good vibes all around! They have appetizers as well as a large selection of sake and beer. They have more variety than Kazunori but just as affordable and cute little take-out boxes with cut rolls like any other handroll centric spot. I'm glad I get to add this place to my 'must visit again and try everything' list. (Card only establishment) On a random side note, I'm pretty sure their water is deliciously filtered because I have an extreme hatred for tap water and their water actually tasted pretty good that I didn't order my usual green tea. read more

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My new fave hand roll place! I used to go to KazuNori all the time in SoCal, but opted for a new place and I'm so glad we did wait around I really like how they offer appetizers and sides, other than just hand rolls. We got the 3 handroll set + added in the Yunomi special, and two appetizers. Everything was delicious! The Yunomi handroll was my favorite out of all that I tried. The Sunomono cucumber was also addicting, and the rock shrimp tempura had a nice crunch and sauce flavor to it. Would recommend!!! read more

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The food here was just okay. We love hand rolls and always go to the place in Westwood. Hard to compete against that place! It was also hard to find - tucked off to the side. read more

Sushi was fresh and ratio of rice to fish was excellent. I ordered salmon skin handroll and it was really good with crispy salmon skin and it was balanced with cucumbers, gobo, and kaiware. Also got Unagi handroll with good amount of eel and sauce. It had slightly sweet taste from eel sauce with tender and softness texture from eel. My favorite one out of all of them that I ordered. Shrimp tempura handroll was good with a crunch of tempura shrimp with creamy richness of avocado in it. Overall, all of the handrolls I ordered were delicious and satisfying to eat. Service was good and fast and they made my order right in front of me at the sushi bar. It was a good experience because the set up of this place was unique and fun with their indoor sushi bar. This place is clean with modern designs and chairs. Will stop by next time again for sure! read more

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Yunomi Handroll is one of my favorite sushi spots in Culver City!! It is a very busy place, so plan ahead and try reserving a spot on the wait list! The food is amazing, so it's worth the wait! The ambiance is really nice to with the friendly staff preparing your food in front of you!! read more

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Love Yunomi. This is probably the best crispy rice I've had in LA. All of the hand rolls were fresh and tasty, and they get the orders up quickly. If you're going on the weekend, I would recommend checking the Yelp waitlist and joining ahead of time. I join the waitlist before heading out and by the time I arrive, either my table is ready or I have a 5-minute wait. This is not the place for large groups but, unlike similar restaurants, they have outdoor seating to comfortably accommodate 4. They also validate parking in the garage underneath. read more

6/24/2025 - After lunch at Afuri, stop by at Yunomi Handroll for taking out order to taste its cutroll and sashimi. The presentation of 12 piece cutroll & sashimi is very good and the sushi and sashimi are fresh. The taste is fine. The box comes with sauce and ginger. We got a street parking for free (no time limit.) read more

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Do I dare say it?!?! I thought this spot was better than other popular spots of this kind. Easy to order. Quick and friendly service. Solid flavors. It does get busy and there is usually a wait so make sure you have a snack or aren't in a rush. I ended up.going to get a glass a wine elsewhere until our table section was ready! I enjoyed my meal thoroughly and the vibe was chiller in my opinion. Would definitely return for a roll or four. read more