The Handroll Project in the Mission is a buzzing omakase-style haven where you can savor expertly crafted hand rolls overflowing with luxurious toppings like wagyu and uni, all while enjoying a lively bar atmosphere that encourages interaction with the chefs.
"How Far In Advance Should You Book? Same day. People (us included) used to line up an hour before opening for a chance at one of the 16 seats at Handroll Project. Now, there’s availability daily for the luxurious temaki topped with uni, fatty tuna, and creamy scallops coming out of this Mission counter. It’s a great option for a spontaneous date night or “I-deserve-this” solo meal." - julia chen 1
"Another restaurant in San Francisco linked to Geoffrey Lee, from which he distanced himself following online disputes." - Paolo Bicchieri
"The duo behind Ju-Ni brought the more casual Handroll Project to Mission Dolores, offering diners thoughtfully executed handrolls at a relatively accessible price. Choose from one of the set handroll combos — either five or seven rolls — each built on a base of perfect sushi rice and topped with high-quality fish augmented with ingredients like shiso, crispy shallots, and garlic chips. A splurge on the signature ikura and ankimo roll is well worth the money." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"A restaurant specializing in handrolls, offering a modern take on traditional sushi with a focus on fresh ingredients and innovative flavors." - Dianne de Guzman
"At Handroll Project, you can sit alongside 13 raw fish enthusiasts and devour temaki that’ll make you reconsider everything you know about combining seafood with rice. Diced scallop is coated in creamy aioli and slices of avocado. Pickled radish is mixed in with fatty tuna to add a great crunch. And buttery wagyu gets topped with crunchy garlic chips and chives. The glistening toppings and perfectly vinegar-y rice are held together by nori that’s so crisp you could snap off a piece like a cracker. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
