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Nori Bar, Honolulu, HI

Nori Bar

4.8 (85)
$31 to $50
Sushi
1000 Auahi St ste 130, Honolulu, HI 96814

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
At Nori Bar, we make a darn good sushi handroll and are proud to say so. Our handrolls meet at the intersection of the freshest seafood from Hawaii and Tokyo, fluffy Koshihikari rice, and hella crisp nori. This isn’t your grandpa’s traditional sushi restaurant, but that doesn’t mean he won’t like it, too.


We built this restaurant to offer a high-quality sushi experience to a wider audience. So come in, kick back, and roll with us.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Kaka'ako
  • Parking details
    Free self parking is available anywhere in Ward Village including parking Structures for Movie Theaters, Wholefoods, Ward Center, A'ali'i and Anaha retail stalls. We are located at the bottom of Koula Condominium facing Halekauwila St (Mauka). Located between Auahi St. and Queen St. (Road between Ward theater parking lot & Wholefoods.)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • Rollmakase Chef’s Selection ($65/PP)

    $40.00 - $65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Rollmakase Chef’s Selection Experience the perfect blend of tradition and innovation with our Rollmakase Chef’s Selection. This curated journey features a harmonious mix of delicate nigiri and handcrafted hand rolls, showcasing the freshest ingredients of the day. Let our chefs surprise you with an ever-evolving menu that delights the senses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awlxLf6Xu38&themeRefresh=1
    Rollmakase Chef’s Selection ($65/PP) Photo
  • BREAKFAST NOW AVAILABLE SAT- SUN 8AM -10AM

    Multiple dates available
    BREAKFAST NOW AVAILABLE SATURDAY - SUNDAY 8AM -10AM
    BREAKFAST NOW AVAILABLE SAT- SUN 8AM -10AM Photo

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What 85 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Sushi

  • Oahu

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nori Bar offers a "high-quality, relaxed sushi experience" with a standout menu featuring "fresh and flavorful" hand rolls and nigiri. The "cocktail menu is thoughtfully crafted," and the friendly staff ensures excellent service. While premium items can be pricey, happy hour specials offer affordability. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting.
85 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, Hostess was excellent and very helpful and courteous.

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  2. Rainier Dennis VIP

    Hawaii11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nori Bar has become one of our go-to spots for a high-quality, relaxed sushi experience. The ordering process is seamless. They use an app that makes it easy to browse the menu and submit orders at your own pace. There’s an excellent variety of hand rolls to choose from, and the blue crab roll is a personal favorite—simple, fresh, and flavorful. If you're into premium cuts, they also offer top-tier nigiri like kinmedai, nodoguro, and otoro, all of which are beautifully prepared and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The cocktail menu is also worth mentioning. Thoughtfully crafted and well-balanced, the drinks pair really nicely with the food. It can get expensive quickly if you're not paying attention to your selections, especially with premium items. That said, they do offer a happy hour menu with discounted drinks and happy hour exclusive specials. While it’s still not a budget option, the happy hour definitely makes the experience more affordable. Overall, Nori Bar delivers a consistently great experience with high-quality ingredients and a laid-back yet polished atmosphere. We’ll definitely keep coming back.

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  3. Kaori

    Hawaii5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    お料理はどれも魚の味をあまり感じらなかったので、お寿司のオーダーは3つで止めて、ラーメンを注文しましたが、豚骨スープにサンヌードルが入ったラーメンは、小さな焼豚と薬味が入ってるだけで16ドル😱すぐに飽きてしまい、ラーメンも少し残しました。煮卵くらい入っていたら、最後まで飽きずに食べれたかもです。サービス、雰囲気はとても良かったと思いますが、このお値段を出すなら、もう少ししっかりお魚の味を感じたかったです。

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  4. Gloria

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food! The hamachi nigiri was my favorite along with the truffle blue crab hand roll. Always good and consistent!

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  5. Gabrielle

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining in Nori Bar for the first time was a wonderful experience. It’s both a cozy and boujee feel for the size of the place and the atmosphere that is present. The lighting is dim and welcoming and the servers are attentive at all times. The chef was warm and friendly and made every piece of sushi with elegance. The taste and the quality of the food was amazing and for the price you pay, it was worth it. Recommend it!!

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  6. Adam

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Been there 3 times now it’s always amazing. We will be back again soon.

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  7. Christine VIP

    San Diego55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect quick lunch. My fave is the aburi nigiri. Everyone is super friendly and they finally got rid of the pesky flies!

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  8. John VIP

    Hawaii27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    For the price paid, the rolls should be bigger. The food quality is high, but just not worth the price point. The seaweed nori is excellent, and the staff are very friendly.

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  9. steve VIP

    San Antonio8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! And service. 100% recommended. Make sure to make reservations.

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  10. Margery

    Hawaii9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The first time we went to the Nori Bar and thoroughly enjoyed the food there. Our favorite was the crab truffle kanimiso! Such perfect combination had to order another along with their Hokkaido Uni! I felt sorry for the sushi chef because he was the only one servicing the entire bar, but he did a wonderful job and didn’t make our wait that long considering how many people were there. The only thing I did not like was the stools which were made out of steel without any padding which made it uncomfortable, especially since I was having some sciatic issues at the time, but that will not stop me from going there again and again!

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FAQs

Nori Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 379-1144.

Nori Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Hawaii
  4. Oahu
  5. Kaka'ako

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nori Bar

1000 Auahi St ste 130, Honolulu, HI 96814

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kaka'ako
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free self parking is available anywhere in Ward Village including parking Structures for Movie Theaters, Wholefoods, Ward Center, A'ali'i and Anaha retail stalls. We are located at the bottom of Koula Condominium facing Halekauwila St (Mauka). Located between Auahi St. and Queen St. (Road between Ward theater parking lot & Wholefoods.)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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