Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar

4.9

535 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

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2 people

31 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Fancy
Romantic

A Sophisticated Interpretation Of Traditional Japanese Cuisine

A distinctive, well-preserved and comfortable space, high-quality products, authentic cuisine, food and drinks are done flawlessly.

We continue to be one of the top Japanese restaurants in America, attracting countless food lovers from all over the world. Our one-of-a-kind menu includes authentic tapas-style Japanese dishes and homemade desserts.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Fri 15:00–22:30 Sat, Sun 15:00–23:00
Phone number
(646) 678-5020
Website
https://wabinori.com/home-2/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
115 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
Area
Lower East Side
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

What 535 people are saying

Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar delights with "Michelin-worthy cuisine" and a lively yet inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "Spicy Tuna Handroll" and "Bluefin Otoro" as "life-changing." The service is friendly and attentive, adding to a memorable experience. Perfect for a cozy date night or a fun outing with friends.

535 Reviews

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Jason
Unspecified4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The room is small but the feeling is wide. I entered one block of SoHo, but left feeling like I touched Kyoto
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Samuel Harrison
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was like a fish hug. But crispy. And warm. And it didn’t wiggle. I loved it
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Samuel
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Somewhere between the second Unagi and the soft shell crab, I realized I wasn’t angry anymore. The food didn’t just fill me — it softened me
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Jackson
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Bluefin Otoro arrived. For a second, everything slowed — the music, the lights, even my heartbeat. I took a bite, and the world resumed
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Ava Isabella
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I wasn’t even hungry. I just needed something beautiful. That Bluefin Otoro didn’t fill my stomach — it filled my spirit
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Lily Abigail
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
He said he’d bring me somewhere unforgettable. Then the Toro Toast arrived. Reader, I married him
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Lila
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don’t remember what I ordered. But something creamy, something crunchy, something cold... and somehow, I cried a little.
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Sophia Grace
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unagi. Toast. Cucumber. Time slowed. Hands still. Music in my molars. Peace in soy sauce.
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Ethan Michael
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s 2083. We live on Mars now. But sometimes, I still think about that miso soup from Wabi Nori. Nothing’s ever felt that warm again.
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Ethan Alexander
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ginger was not just a palate cleanser. It was an interlude. A breath between two edible sonatas.
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Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 535 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

31 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 18 times today

115 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Area
Lower East Side
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Fri 15:00–22:30 Sat, Sun 15:00–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://wabinori.com/home-2/
Phone number
(646) 678-5020

Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar

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