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Nori Bar, Honolulu, HI

Nori Bar

4.7
4.7
68 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi
1000 Auahi St ste 130, Honolulu, HI 96814

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

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, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 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

What 68 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nori Bar offers a "superb" sushi experience with "fresh fish" and "crispy nori." The "hand rolls are amazing," and the "Truffle Crab Roll" is a standout. The "friendly staff" and "cozy atmosphere" enhance the dining experience. Ordering via QR code is "convenient," though some find it detracts from the personal touch.
68 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Lu Ann

    Hawaii4 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best handroll on island. Nori is crispy and fish is fresh. Love how easy it is to order from your phone.

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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 68 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 35 times today
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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
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