KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

"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

"This handroll spot from Sugarfish brings in the crowds, but the quality of fish makes the wait worth it. And once you’re seated, it’s an efficient, cheap, and delicious experience full of warm rice, crispy nori, and delicious seafood (whatever you do, get the bay scallop). Sit at the bar and for $24 you’ll be taken on a five-piece handroll expedition all within 30 minutes before leaving very content and full until dinnertime. " - jess basser sanders, brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder

"This casual hand roll-only sushi concept has been around for a few years, but because of the Sugarfish name and its quality sushi, Kazunori is as popular as ever. Come any day of the week and you’ll find people waiting to eat the best-priced sushi Downtown. The service is quick and efficient, ensuring you’ll get back to the office in time for whatever meeting is on your calendar." - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins

"Sushi as a whole is always a solid choice when dining alone. But few places cater to the solo mission better than KazuNori. The stark Downtown spot features bar seating only, and that means no one will blink twice when you stroll in as the confident individual you are. So choose from one of their four handroll set menus, and then just sit back, relax, and scroll through Instagram in peace." - Brant Cox, Nikko Duren

"In case you haven’t been out in LA much yet, here’s what you need to know: Sugarfish is the unequivocal sushi empire of this city - and for good reason. They have the high-quality fresh fish for highly-cheap prices thing down to a science. And that formula is rock solid at Kazu Nori, their handroll-only spot downtown where you order a 3 to 6-roll ($12 - $23) set menu." - katherine lewin