Nori Bar

4.7 (69)

$31 to $50

Sushi

1000 Auahi St ste 130, Honolulu, HI 96814

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2 people

May 19, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 379-1144
Website
https://noribarhawaii.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1000 Auahi St ste 130, Honolulu, HI 96814
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

What 69 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nori Bar offers a "great overall experience" with superb fish quality and "outstanding" service. The Japanese bar style creates an intimate setting. The menu, though small, ensures "everything tasted great." Highlights include the "amazing" hand rolls and "super delicious" wagyu. Despite some tech-based ordering concerns, the food's excellence shines through.

69 Reviews

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Gregg
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great overall experience with a level of service rarely seen at this price point
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Hansen VIP
Hawaii7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Looks pricey but the quality makes it worth it. I like the Japanese bar style concept. Menu is small but just right to control the quality. Everything tasted great along with lightly dipping the shoyu and wasabi.
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Joe
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Quality of the fish is solid. Really good. The problem is for the prices they are charging, why are they slicing everything paper thin? Have to order twice as much to be satisfied. $120 for one person, and being forced to order off a digital menu doesn’t resonate with what should be a high touch experience. Sad to say, but were it not for Chris’s colorful character working on the weekends, this place has zero local appeal and is just another yuppie trendy overpriced opportunistic Kakaako eatery.
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Gwendolyn VIP
Hawaii8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Order by QR code is really convenient. The quality of fish is superb! The service is outstanding. I love this place! My favorites are the Maguro Avocado Roll, and toro and otoro nigiri. The wagyu is also super delicious.
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Michael VIP
Hawaii4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed lunch at Nori Bar and will return. Not a fan of the seating (all at the bar) but understand that's most efficient for the chef. Will return as the food is good!
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Edgardo VIP
Hawaii25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nori Bar is one my favorite spots in Honolulu. The hand rolls are just amazing as well as sushi. Fish is very fresh and the nori just melts in your mouth. I go there as often as I can. Highly recommended.
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Brian
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Wagyu and Truffle Crab sushi is the BOMB!! Great Service
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Lu Ann
Hawaii5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, ease of ordering and service was excellent. Great atmosphere. We will be back again!!
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MichaelC
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The new more upscale choices are good. Fun concept and good food
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Mericid
Hawaii7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Intimate experience. The menu has been expanded and has better variety now. Service was a bit slower with only one sushi chef for a full bar.
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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 4.7 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

1000 Auahi St ste 130, Honolulu, HI 96814

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kaka'ako
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 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
Order direct

Website
https://noribarhawaii.com/
Phone number
(808) 379-1144

Nori Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Rollmakase Chef’s Selection ($65/PP)

Menu

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Nori Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Nori Bar restaurant rated?

Is Nori Bar currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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