Kazunori: The Original Hand Roll

Delicious hand rolls with a busy staff! Loved the food and will absolutely return.

Food was very tasty. The seating is super tight and all at the bar. Good for fun and eavesdropping ? but not for a quiet private dinner.

We stopped by for lunch on the way to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, wanting something light and easy.And KazuNori did not disappoint. Really good handrolls fresh fish, warm rice, wrapped in super crispy nori on the outside. Every roll is made and served fresh. Really delicious. And they have seasonal specials too. We had the uni and it was pretty decent.No reservations and counter seating only. We saw outdoor tables but everyone was inside. You walk in and grab any seat available, fill in an order form, and hand it to the server. It’s quick, inexpensive, and satisfying. Definitely a recommended stop if you’re in the area.

This place is a great fast served sushi hand roll joint. If you understand the business model going in and what to expect you won’t be let down. Please read the entire review yo understand.They started a couple around LA, main one by UCLA and another downtown. Same owners as Sugar fish(which is more of a date spot or take your time to eat spot rather). The business model at Kazunori worked so well and people loved it so they expanded many more locations. Rightfully so.However this place works well with people on the go. It’s only a circle bar with seats all around. Servers and chefs in the middle. You order yourself on a card with pencil. Pick their ready order options of 3-4-5 hand rolls preset or order them a la carte (i believe it’s like 5.25 each starting and obviously lobster is $8 something)They come at you fast with each roll as they keep an eye on how fast your eating them too. Or I’ve also seen them cycle around the bar continuously. The rolls are incredible and the warm rice is amazing. Not a take your time spot though as you’ll see people waiting at the front that are coming in. Obviously depends on time of day too. But the idea is to keep people moving, provide great sushi hand rolls, and great service.The saki comes in like a 8 oz or 10 oz containers as if it’s a cup. No frills or shot glasses here. 2 types a dry one or sweet. I prefer the sweeter one that’s like $11, the dry one is I believe $7.Gratuity is included here just like it is at the sister restaurant Sugar fish. I personally love that concept and it just makes everything so much easier at the end when you pay.Awesome spot, but like I said If it’s a date and you want to take your time choose sugarfish. Love them both. Enjoy!

The food was very good. This is the first time having hand rolls. We were very happy with the quality of the food. The service was very good also.