Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar

4.8

374 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Lively
Romantic
Charming

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 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, 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 374 people are saying

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
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

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New York City
Innovative
Manhattan
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar delights with its "buttery smooth Bluefin Otoro," "crispy nori," and "fresh, high-quality ingredients." The "Spicy Tuna" and "Toro Toast" are standout favorites, while the "inviting atmosphere" and "friendly staff" enhance the dining experience. A perfect spot for sushi enthusiasts seeking "simple yet elevated" handrolls.

374 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was fun. We had a nice time. Would recommend people to go here.
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Silas
Unspecified
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was trying to be good. I really was. Then I saw the Toro Toast, and all my willpower disappeared. No regrets
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Aiden
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came here once. Then I came again. Now the staff knows my name, and I have a “usual order.” This is fine. Everything is fine
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Atticus
Unspecified
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to fancy omakase restaurants. I’ve had high-end sushi. And yet, nothing has impressed me quite like Wabi Nori’s Unagi Handroll. Someone, please give them a star
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Penelope
Unspecified
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect meal, perfectly seasoned, perfectly fresh. I left Wabi Nori feeling like I had just hit the reset button on life
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Mia
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I told myself I’d just get a quick snack. But then I saw the menu. And then I smelled the sushi. And now I’m leaving, completely full, slightly broke, and very, very happy
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Grace
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been here three times this week. At this point, I feel like Wabi Nori and I are in a committed relationship.
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Jackson
Cologne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don’t know how they do it, but every bite tastes like it came straight from the ocean. No fishy aftertaste, no weird textures—just clean, buttery, fresh perfection.
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Benjamin Michael
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There’s something about sitting at the sushi bar, watching the chefs roll each handroll with precision, and taking that first bite of perfectly crisp nori. Wabi Nori isn’t just food—it’s therapy.
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James Oliver
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Walked past Wabi Nori, wasn’t even thinking about sushi. Then the smell hit me. Five minutes later, I was sitting at the bar, eating a 6 Handroll Set like my life depended on it.
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Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 374 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

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

115 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, 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

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