KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

I was expecting a good dinner but I got a way better experience. The food was great, the attention from the staff was awesome, the atmosphere was phenomenal. I even discovered new tastes that I'm going to try to reproduce by myself. I wish they had a restaurant in other states, especially where I live. I would definitely bring some friends to the place. Since they don't have I will bring them to LA to experience the same feeling I had when I visited this place.

Tl;dr: It's not worth it. Most likely gunna wait almost an hour to get seated. Fish quality was subpar and there's only a small amount of bar seats. Monday 7pm: 45 minute wait for us. It's bar seating only so you'll for sure get cozy with your neighbors. I'm confused about the menu+pencils because when we wrote down our order and quantities the server asked us to recite everything and just wrote it down on her own notepad instead There's a 16% mandatory fee and there's no tipping. This is nice because tipping culture has gotten way out of hand but at that point why not just state the true prices of the menu items instead?? Salmon, toro, and yellowtail handroll: Skip These are all minced fish paste and the amount of rice eclipses the fish. It does not highlight the type or quality of fish at all (if there is even any) Salmon sashimi: Skip This is like a sloppy seconds bowl of randomly sized cut up pieces of fish. And the ponzu-like sauce did not help at all. It was disappointing. Scallop handroll: Get This was the one saving grace of the entire meal as it was the only raw handroll that wasn't filled with fish paste. Just a very fresh and clean tasting scallop that made me wish I ONLY ordered this. Eel handroll: Get With eel sauce, it's hard to go wrong with this so I suppose it's a safe option. Nothing remarkable and still enjoyable We actually ordered another handroll set and the server confirmed this when repeating our order back but it just never came out I guess? Thankfully this worked in our favor as we did not want any more disappointment. I will not be returning and do not recommend if you like quality fish, handrolls, or service. Food: 4/10 Service: 4/10 Atmosphere: 3/10 Value: 3/10

We've heard a lot about this place and it falls somewhere in between. The rolls come with very warm sushi rice and finely minced fish, which compliment the 30 minute cold windy wait you'll likely encounter even during lunch. While finely minced fish makes for a soft mouth feel, it doesn't allow you to really experience the texture of the original ingredient. Service was especially cordial. The atmosphere was casual and relaxed.

Took this off a recommendation from Google reviews. The line is steady and long, so my husband and I took this to go. After a brief 20 minutes wait, something amazing happened. After all the sushi I have had, the texture, flavor and freshness won out. I closes my eyes in pure bliss and enjoyed every last roll we split. Cannot recommend this place enough.

We recently had the pleasure of dining at KazuNori in Marina Del Rey, and it was a delicious experience for the family. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the tone for a fantastic meal. If you are familiar with the simple menu you’ll know that KazuNori specializes in hand rolls. The freshness and quality of the ingredients is stellar. Each roll is so yummy and crafted to highlight the flavors of the fish and other fillings. The simplicity of the options allows you to truly savor the essence of the sushi. The rice was perfectly seasoned and had the ideal temperature and texture to complement the fish. Also their seaweed wraps are crunchy if you eat it right away. The staff at KazuNori was attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. This is the perfect spot for those who appreciate the beauty of simplicity, where the focus is on the purity of the ingredients and the artistry of hand roll making. KazuNori in Marina Del Rey is a must-visit destination.

If you don’t mind waiting in line for a bit, this place is awesome. We were a party of 4 so it took a while to get us situated- it’s all bar seating so we needed a 4 person gap. That meant that several parties of 2 got seated before us- I’m not complaining but rather stating it’s much easier to dine here as a party of two. The food is simple- hand rolls of various fish and shellfish, with a couple of specials on the daily menu. You can get a Prix fixe combo with 3,4,5 or 6 hand rolls but I opted to get 4 a la carte. Toro, albacore, salmon and lobster were all gangster. I love this place!