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UMIAI Hand Roll & Sake Bar
Fresh hand rolls, premium sake, and an unforgettable sushi experience in North Hollywood.
4.6(5 reviews)
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Fresh hand rolls, premium sake, and an unforgettable sushi experience in North Hollywood.
UMIAI Hand Roll & Sake Bar offers a modern, intimate dining experience in North Hollywood, specializing in fresh, high-quality hand rolls, nigiri, and crudo plates. With a focus on simplicity and flavor, our skilled chefs prepare each roll right before your eyes using perfectly roasted seaweed and premium ingredients. Complemented by a curated selection of sake and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, we provide a casual yet refined spot for sushi lovers. Whether you're here for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, expect attentive service, fresh flavors, and a touch of surprise like complimentary ice cream to make your visit memorable.
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Curated sets of fresh hand rolls like salmon, yellowtail, crab, scallop, and tuna, made with warm, crisp seaweed.
Premium nigiri options including toro, big eye tuna, seared salmon, albacore, halibut, Hokkaido scallops, and wagyu.
Signature dishes like salmon carpaccio and yuzu yellowtail, featuring fresh fish with innovative textures and flavors.
A curated selection of sake to complement your meal, enhancing the dining experience with traditional and modern pairings.
Intimate counter seating where chefs prepare food in front of you, offering a personalized and interactive dining vibe.
Absolutely amazing hand roll spot! The sushi was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and loaded with generous, high-quality toppings. Every hand roll tasted perfect — simple, clean, and honestly some of the best I’ve had. Service was fast, friendly, and on point the entire time. The staff made us feel super welcome, and to top it all off, they surprised us with free ice cream at the end. Little things like that really make the experience stand out. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving great sushi, great vibes, and great service. Will definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stopped by Umiai Hand Roll Bar for lunch and had a great experience overall. The restaurant has a clean, modern setup with a calm and relaxed vibe, perfect for a casual midday meal or a light lunch with friends. I ordered a mix of hand rolls and ended up substituting the crab hand roll for another yellowtail, which was a solid choice. The fish tasted fresh and clean, and each roll was made right in front of us. The seaweed was roasted perfectly, warm, crisp, and easy to bite through. A few of the rolls, like the salmon and shellfish, were mixed with a bit of mayo. It is a common preparation style, but I would have preferred the salmon with just ponzu sauce instead. The rice could have used a little more seasoning, but the balance of textures was still great. The staff was friendly and attentive, offering good recommendations throughout the meal. They also have fresh wasabi available if you ask for it, which is a nice touch that elevates the experience. Food: 4 out of 5 – Fresh and flavorful, with room for a bit more seasoning Service: 4 out of 5 – Friendly, attentive, and helpful with recommendations Ambiance: 4 out of 5 – Clean, quiet, and comfortable
The sushi here was absolutely excellent! Every piece was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made the experience even better. Definitely one of the best sushi spots I’ve been to - highly recommend!
Umiai is a great sushi spot in North Hollywood that combines a bit of KazuNori and a bit of Nobu. The place is beautiful and it’s all counter seating I chose the 5 Handroll set $34 which came with salmon, yellowtail, crab, scallop, and tuna. I loved all except the scallop, nothing wrong with it and I usually do like scallop but this had an odd taste from the sauce and not the scallops themselves. Also ordered the salmon carpaccio $27 which was phenomenal. I loved the flavors and the different textures between the salmon, crab, and puffed rice crispies. It’s probably one of my favorites crudos or just seafood plates I’ve had in LA. I asked what else was recommended for the crudo and told that the yuzu yellowtail $25 is their most popular. I can see why. It’s light, fresh, citrusy, and delicious. For nigiri, I went with: toro $17 big eye tuna $8 seared salmon $12 albacore $8.50 halibut $10 Hokkaido scallops $9 wagyu $25 Each nigiri order was simply delicious. I couldn’t choose a favorite since they were all equally delicious in their own ways. Service was great but my only complaint would be how the food is served. When you go to other Handroll spots, regardless if you order handrolls, nigiri, plates, etc, there’s an “order” to them, and by that I mean the chefs check on you and wait to make/serve the next dish until after you finish what you’re currently eating. This can be said about many regular sushi spots too. But here, I had my first plate of nigiri, the salmon carpaccio, and first Handroll all delivered at the same time. I was in the middle of eating my carpaccio when the Handroll got soft and the seared salmon got cold. Somewhat minor to me as I’m not a huge complainer for something like this but I do hope that style of service improves! I will definitely be back!
I love this place. The food is amazing…. It doesn’t smell fishy at all when you walk in.. unlike a couple sushi places I’ve been to recently…. Everything is so fresh, the staff are all so kind and friendly, and whoever has the aux cord…. Elite. J Cole, sza…Both times I went in. I can’t wait to come back. I just wish they had something other than ice cream for dessert (It was still good).
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