"When KazuNori opened in 2014, the concept felt revolutionary: walk in, sit at the sleek bar, and pick a predetermined handroll set off the menu. The rolls are quickly assembled in front of you while you sip iced green tea, and in less than 30 minutes, you’re paid and out the door. These days, the Sugarfish spin-off might have 11 locations across LA and NYC, but it’s still the standard for great temaki. The food here is as consistent as an atomic clock: expect crisp nori sheets packed with an expert balance of fish and warm seasoned rice. There’s also a well-oiled to-go operation with cut rolls, sashimi, and DIY handroll kits that feed up to five." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder
Kate Previte