My favorite hand rolls in LA!! Everything is always so fresh and delicious. The seaweed is super crispy, which makes such a difference, and the baked crab hand roll is the BESTTT. The staff is also always so friendly and welcoming. I keep coming back for it, definitely one of my favorite spots! read more

Had a great time at Yunomi. We were there celebrating my buddy getting promoted and it was a perfect spot for the occasion. The food and drinks were solid, the atmosphere was great, and the service was on point. Shoutout to our waitress Raven, who was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout the night. Overall, a great night and a place I'd definitely come back to. read more

3.5/5 Solid, local handroll spot. Flavors here are more traditional/simple except the fried onion albacore dishes are a must order (I got the crispy rice version). Besides that, I thought the salmon and shrimp tempura were solid and the tuna was mid. The nonspicy seaweed was very tasty and a good contrast to warm rice. The rice itself though was a little mushy. Value was solid given the amount of fish and the 3 roll combo is good for a light eater. No wait on a thursday night as they have a large bar countertop + outdoor tables. read more

Yunomi Handroll is located right next to the Culver Steps. My fiancé and I had parked underground in the structure, and when we walked up, the restaurant was on our immediate left. It was our first time here and we were excited to try it out. The server that seated us, quickly helped us to the bar area. He was very sweet and friendly, making the interaction nice and fun. We ordered with him and had chosen their 4 roll set. We were able to substitute their shrimp tempera roll out for salmon and another albacore due to a shellfish allergy. He also asked if we'd like it spicy, which I said yes to mine and not to my fiancé's. We also ordered two beers to try out. When we got our beers, we poured them into the glasses and my fiancé was worried about the sediment in his drink. We thought it was part of the beer, but when we lifted the can, it was expired. The server quickly brought the beer back to the manager, who compensated us and gave us an Ale instead. Very generous of him. Our appetizer came out first - we had gotten their spicy albacore on crispy rice. They had crispy pieces on top, and made it okay. The taste was unique. Then our rolls came out. I had albacore, salmon, and tuna for my first three and I don't think I was a fan of their "spicy"ness. The spice was little to none and the concept of "spice" was a mixture with mayonnaise. I wanted the fresh fish taste, but the mayonnaise truly masked it. The rolls were also quite greasy, yet their seaweed was crispy. My fiancé's rolls were a bit more fresh and pleasant. For our last roll, I was served a spicy albacore and my fiancé received salmon. This wasn't what we ordered, because I wanted a salmon roll to substitute the shrimp. They had mixed up our rolls, but I didn't complain. There was a lady seated next to us, and they got her order wrong, too. When I sat there to check Yelp reviews more thoroughly, it seems other patrons also generally have their orders wrong. They had quite a number of people eating there and I can see many people who like the restaurant. It's a great place if it's your first time at a Handroll bar and first time experiencing this type of restaurant. I've been to quite a few Handroll bars in a range of affordable prices, but I didn't enjoy the quality of fish here or the mistakes that were made. Although we were compensated, the mistakes added up from us and the other patrons eating there. There needs to be more care and consistency, I presume. read more

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Amazing apps and amazing rolls. Quiet restaurant. Service at this location was mediocre. Felt like the staff wasn't paying enough attention. Kinda unprofessional compared to the other location in LA. Although this spot has much more space and seating. read more

Yunomi Handroll - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Yunomi has easily become one of my favorite spots! I try to come at least once a week when I can, and the consistency is what keeps me coming back. Everything is always fresh, flavorful, and so good. The shrimp appetizer is an absolute MUST for me, and the crispy rice is another favorite. I usually get the Yunomi Special for my hand rolls, and it never disappoints. Honestly, I haven't had anything here that I didn't enjoy. Great food, consistently great quality, and definitely a spot that has made it into my regular rotation. If you love hand rolls, Yunomi is absolutely worth checking out! read more

Yunomi Handroll - Shrimp and crispy rice - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

We put ourselves on a waitlist, not knowing this if this would be worth it. But we are so glad we came with our kids. This was their first time to have a sushi bar type of experience and it was a very good beginner place to go. If you are just trying sushi for the first time. Everything was very fresh and it was a very vibe happening type of place. I loved the set of three hand rolls and having it with a green tea just felt really relaxing. The pricing was not bad for the type of fresh fish you got. And the staff was really nice and fun to talk to you as well! read more

My partner and I came here for a date night, and this was actually the first hand roll spot we have been too. Everything we ordered was so good and tasted incredibly fresh. The service was also quick, which we really appreciated, we were in and out without feeling rushed. Overall, such a fun experience and a great spot for a casual date night. I would definitely recommend checking it out, especially if you love fresh hand rolls! read more

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

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

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

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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Great date night spot! Fish tastes fresh and we find their 5-6 hand rolls are filling and have great value. They only do hand rolls at the bar, but have outside seating for non hand-roll orders. I would definitely join the Yelp Waitlist!!! I think there was a Friday afternoon where the wait for 3 people at the bar was up to 1.5 hours! read more

I'm here three times a week. Excellent hand rolls, great service, love it. 6 set spicy is my jam

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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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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These days I usually only leave a review for exceptional or yuck. This was exceptional! I've only been there once but this is some of the best sushi I've ever had. Authentic. Top-notch. Best nori (seaweed wrap) I can remember having. You'd think it doesn't matter until you've had it. I had the shrimp tempura appetizer and the four hand roll entree. Amazing. A new stop every time I'm in LA from now on. Great service too. read more

It was soo good! I can't wait to go back! The 3 spicy tuna was one of the best I have had. The salmon was not my favorite and the shrimp tempura was really good. It was a fun, casual spot in Culver City to grab some good fresh sushi! 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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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

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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Pretty solid Japanese hand rolls bar, one of the best in town and better than Kazu Nori. The quality of the food is very high, their Korean seaweed is to die for, and the service is good. Price is fair and the free validation for parking is a nice addition to the entire package. I also love that you can add your name to the waitlist through Yelp while in other similar places you need to go and wait in line for a long time. read more

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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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

Great food at a great price point. Strong service with an expansive sake selection. Highly recommend for lunch!

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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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 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

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

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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I just had a nightmare birthday dinner at one of my favorite restaurants tonight.... Service and food were great as usual, but there was an infestation of bugs at the restaurant tonight that made enjoying everything very hard. I can deal with a couple gnats, maybe even a fly here and there... But every 10 seconds (no exaggeration) there was a new gnat on the table, on me, or on the serving sheets/plates. I was sitting on the left end of the bar, closest to the door, and as I looked over to the wall by the kitchen entrance I noticed the wall was covered with bugs.... When I looked up at the light fixture there were more bugs. I ordered a 5 handroll set, and tried my best to muster through it but ended up having to down the rest of my drink and leave before the 5th roll came out. The worst part of all... when my husband called the server over to cancel the last roll and kindly notify him of the problem, the staff shrugged it off without much concern or care. Very unfortunate to have this experience at a restaurant that I've frequented over the years. I know the humidity in Los Angeles is high right now and the restaurant was busy... but we would've appreciated a little more care after expressing our concern, and showing them napkins full of 20+ bugs we killed over our short dinner experience. 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

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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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

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