Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar

Name: Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar
Address: 115 Essex St, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Telephone: (646) 678-5020
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (698)

$31 to $50

Sushi

115 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

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2 people

May 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

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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.

**As a small establishment, we can’t always guarantee a table, but we’re happy to ensure you have a wonderful experience at our bar dining area as well. For parties of 5 or more, we encourage you to give us a call to check on availability. We look forward to hosting you soon!**

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

What 698 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

New York City
Sushi
Manhattan
Best Ambiance
Manhattan
Best Value
Manhattan
Innovative
Manhattan
Sushi

Review summary

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Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar offers a unique dining experience with "freshness of the salmon" and "buttery texture of the bay scallop" in their handroll sets. The "Spicy Tuna handroll is a dream" and the "Toro Toast" is life-changing. The friendly staff and "cozy ambiance" make it "feel like you're exactly where you should be."

698 Reviews

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Genevieve VIP
Unspecified9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wabi Nori celebrates restraint — every ingredient has a purpose, every roll is a statement. Sushi, the way it was meant to be.
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Ophelia VIP
Unspecified9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Crafted to be eaten now. Remembered forever......
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Eliza VIP
Unspecified9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From ocean to hand, from hand to heart. Every roll at Wabi Nori tells a quiet story — wrapped in sea, sealed with care.
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Gideon VIP
Unspecified9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Come for the handrolls, stay because you fell in love with the miso cod. And the tiramisu. And the staff. Okay fine, everything.
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Elias
Unspecified7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I walked in thinking I’d grab “some sushi.” I walked out a changed person. One handroll at Wabi Nori was enough to ruin all other sushi for me.
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Archibald
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Handcrafted sushi rolls, premium ingredients, and a calm, minimalist space. Wabi Nori is where flavor meets focus.
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Harper VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The smoky-sweet Unagi Handroll with a crisp Japanese Mule is a dream. That ginger-lime freshness cuts right through the richness of the eel. Sensory balance achieved.
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Emma Rose VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
idk how to say this but red thread with unagi felt... emotional?? like sweet-salty love story. i teared up a bit 😭
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Noah VIP
New York City20 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unagi’s caramelized edges with the minty sharpness of Not Your Mama’s Mojito created a flavor dance on my tongue. Unexpected. Addictive.
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Liam Alexander VIP
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unagi (fried version!) with Sushi Rice Negroni = danger zone. Too good. I almost proposed to the bartender. 😂💍
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Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 698 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

May 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

115 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
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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