Hello Temaki

A little nervous about writing this review because I’m afraid it’ll create a crowd and a wait time for me. Elk Grove’s untapped treasure for sushi. On point pricing and the quality is superb. Never a bad dish. A must try for anyone considering a sushi date night. And honestly, the music always hits if you’re into 2000s hip hop - that alone should be enough to try this place. Monday is ALL DAY happy hour. 8/19 - Updated with new photo of dine-in happy hour specials. They’ve got something every day of the week!

This place is amazing! Quiet little spot to enjoy some dinner, especially now that the weather is warm. The husband and I sat outside and got to listen to the fountain. We had the Lemon Wave Roll and the Beef Teriyaki! both are out of this world! We really loved the teriyaki though. The steak cuts are dreamy and the sauce isn't overly heavy. I don't usually write reviews but I'm still sitting here at the restaurant writing this. I couldn't wait to sing their praises!

The food was good but the price is not the best. I have been to Japan and the food here tasted similar, I mean the BBQ Albacore Hand Roll. It has a plastic that you have to remove before eating the roll. Felt like a convenience store food in Japan. I get it for the experience but dang. The calamari was good. The Big Back roll was also good too. I liked the Uni Toast but the wanted to try the wagyu toast and caviar. Which they ran out of and I don’t know which one but they haven’t removed it off the menu.

Don't often write reviews but feel one is warranted for this place. Fresh fish, delicious sake, and friendly service - Hello Temaki never disappoints. The hand rolls are crisp, flavorful, and prepared right in front of you. The Garlic Salmon sashimi was definitely a standout dish. The clean, modern space strikes the perfect balance between relaxed and stylish. Easily one of Elk Grove’s better sushi spots - and refreshingly, locally owned and not part of a larger chain. If you haven’t been yet, I definitely recommend.

The food presentations are very nice. I ordered 6 varieties of Temaki, and all of them are delicious, and the ingredients are fresh. Deep fried oyster is really good, and the sauce that comes with it is really delicious. The serving of calamari is very generous. The service is fast and staff are all friendly and attentive . The place is clean, and the style is classy. The entrance door somehow is in need of welcoming vibe. Overall, this place is a gem!

It is one of the best Japanese restaurants in the U.S. with reasonable prices. In Seattle, I have to pay at least double to get quality Japanese food like this. Fish is fresh and the flavor is unique however not overpowering the fish. All the rolls are made fresh in front of the customers. The service is very good too. I will stop by every time when I come to Sacramento. If you are looking for a place with big portion mediocre food, this is not the one for you.

Their handroll, nigiri, and sashimi are very good and fresh. The crunchy roll can be better. Their raw oysters are fresh but too much sauces and spices that overwhelm the taste of oysters, not recommended.

What a terrific idea for all hand rolls sushi 🍣!!! This shows you the owners are creative and forward thinking. The atmosphere with the music I was singing the whole time 🤣🤣. The chefs has the food 🍱 on point!! The drinks are delicious 🤤. Hands down one of the most creative restaurants in Elk Grove ca !!!

Chef Johnson and vu are awesome very friendly. Got to meet the owner Feng and she is what you would want from a owner. Thank you for everything

"This is a place diddy would bring you to win you over, no shopping, bc all you need is 5star hello tamaki"

bruder food smack omm took my sides to this place they loved it too, slide to this place if you wanted that good food

had an incredible experience at Hello Temaki! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and modern -- the perfect setting for fresh, high-quality sushi and hand rolls. Chef Vu is truly a master at his craft. Every roll was beautifully prepared with the freshest ingredients, bursting with flavor in every bite. The hand rolls were the highlight -- crisp seaweed, perfectly seasoned rice, and fish that melted in my mouth. You can really taste the care and attention that goes into each piece. The service was just as outstanding as the food. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable staff made the whole experience feel personal and memorable. If you're looking for the best sushi and hand rolls in town, Hello Temaki with Chef Vu is the spot. I'll definitely be coming back again and again!

I brought my wife, sister, and her husband here for our first visit, and from the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by a very friendly server. We asked to sit at the bar since we were excited to try the omakase experience. The atmosphere was open, stylish, and had a cool retro-modern vibe that made us feel instantly comfortable. We were seated with Chef Johnson, who was not only incredibly skilled but also genuinely engaging and personable. We started our evening with some sake, and when we offered a toast to Chef Johnson, he joined in with a big smile -- such a great moment! As our omakase journey began, each dish was a delightful surprise. The very first plate was an Aburi A5 Wagyu, which was a perfect touch since I had mentioned my love for beef earlier. It was absolutely phenomenal! Chef Johnson's attentiveness and personal touch with every dish elevated the entire experience -- each course somehow better than the last. Toward the end of our meal, the owner came out to personally greet us and even offered us a special sake to try -- a classy and generous gesture that capped off the night perfectly. Coming from Orange County, I didn't expect to discover such a standout spot, but Hello Temaki exceeded all expectations. Incredible food, a talented and personable chef, and an owner who truly cares about the guest experience. We will definitely be back the next time we're in NorCal!

Really like the vibe here. Pretty modern-chill sushi restaurant. The first time I visited, they specialized in hand rolls. And if I'm not mistaken, its their sushi which is eaten, what I like to reference, a taco. Taco being the seaweed. Interesting concept but since then, they offer a sushi menu which is really good with everything else. Especially the appetizers. They have counter sitting by the sushi chefs. Staff is friendly and I enjoy going here. But I haven't made it my "go-to" place when other sushi places offer half-off on their menu. I'll support this sushi restaurant as best as I can. So I'll tell everyone , if you haven't tried it, go and try it. Its delicious.

The happy hour and food is great!! First time at the place and it's super cute. The sushi chefs are super nice. The servers could work on their smiles more. Also they should clarify the hand roll from the happy hour and the other one because I paid more than I thought because it wasn't clarified and I specifically wanted the happy hour one and pointed at the happy hour one. But other than that I recommend.

Hello Temaki is 5 stars from top to bottom. The staff is amazing and friendly. They're greeting you the second you walk in. They offering recommendations If it's your first time in. They're just all over the experience and vibe. The food is a whole other level of amazing. Perfect hints of something here and there in each hand roll or even nigiri. Their selection of fish for anything is amazing. The lead chef is amazing and creative. We literally can't get enough Hello Temaki. It's a weekly one hour drive we don't miss in Order to have an evening here

Hello Tamaki is such a great find here in Elk Grove! Found this place from social media and ended up going during happy hour and must I say it's very much worth it! Was able to try so many dishes off the happy hour menu at almost half the original price while also trying some of the regular menu items. Our favorites were the uni cream pasta, seared salmon hand roll, unagi hand roll, and fried garlic string beans. The service was also amazing and the workers were very kind! Would definitely be back!

Growing up in Elk Grove, it was nice to come back and see a hand roll bar had opened up in recent years! It's located in a quieter business complex in the middle of Elk Grove. I love that they offer a happy hour daily, even on the weekends. We started with a 3-handroll set with salmon, spicy tuna, and negihama. I enjoyed the salmon the most because it let the fish shine. This is my 3rd time visiting and I noticed their sauces are often quite citrusy, which may be good for some people's taste but personally a bit too much for me. I also got the fresh oysters another topped with yuzu jelly & definitely could have skipped the lemon squeeze. Nori was also not the crispiest (though I am comparing to Socal standards). Friendly staff and overall good service.

Came here to eat on a random Thursday night and they had $3 Sake bombs! Our server was amazing and very attentive as always. I noticed they expanded their indoor seating a bit which is amazing because business here is usually booming. Music is always great and the Uni toast is always on my order. I would say during this visit that the salmon was different quality than other times i've gone. It wasn't terrible though my daughter loves their salmon. As always they updated and rotated the menu items.

As a sushi fan, I was excited to try this establishment for the first time last night. Hello Temaki did not disappoint! It is very spacious inside and I love how the sushi bar is situated - central to the whole restaurant with tables placed around the perimeter of the building. The service was friendly and attentive from first contact with the hostess to all throughout the night with our waitress. She was helpful in suggesting items off the menu and promptly tended to our asks. As a party of 4, we opted to share a lot of the food items in order to get a sampling of many things. We ordered grilled oysters, tempura green beans, salmon hand rolls, and a few sushi rolls (lemon wave, lady in red, and uncle John). Collectively we enjoyed the lemon wave roll most. It was so balanced and had a refreshing bite. The other rolls were also tasty and unique and flavor. No complaints from me. As a downside, we all thought the oysters were just too huge to enjoy. As people who would rather slurp oysters as opposed to bite and chew through their gross texture, the size made it impossible to do this. But, oysters are good for you, so we ate them anyway, trying not to gag. It felt a little like trying to compete for a million dollars on Fear Factor, if you remember that show haha. If I'm in the area again, I will make sure to keep Hello Temaki in mind for another visit. There is plenty to explore on the menu that will leave you eager to come again.

I finally got the chance to try Hello Temaki in Elk Grove and I have to say, this place exceeded all expectations. From the moment I walked in, the vibe was welcoming, clean, modern, and comfortable without feeling too fancy or intimidating. The staff was super friendly, attentive, and happy to answer questions or give recommendations, which made the experience even better. The food itself was the real star. Everything I ordered tasted fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The fish was high quality and melted in your mouth, nothing felt heavy or overdone. The hand rolls were especially impressive with crisp nori, perfectly seasoned rice, and balanced flavors in every bite. You can tell they really pay attention to detail with the way each item is put together. What stood out the most is how different Hello Temaki feels compared to other sushi spots in the area. The flavors were bold but clean, and every dish had its own personality. Even something as simple as a spicy tuna roll tasted elevated here. The portions were just right, generous without being overstuffed, and everything was plated beautifully. Service was quick but not rushed, and you could tell the staff genuinely cared about making sure everyone enjoyed their meal. Prices are fair considering the quality of the food, and honestly, I'd rather come here and know I'm getting something fresh and delicious than settle for less at a chain spot. Overall, Hello Temaki feels like a new go-to for sushi in Elk Grove. Whether you're into hand rolls, classic rolls, or just want something fresh and well-prepared, this place has it all. Definitely worth a visit. I'll be back soon!

I love temaki. My one true love is Kazunori. IYKYK. So I was extremely excited for this inclusion to the EG neighborhood. Now I've been here many times since it's opening - must be a year plus. The menu really grew over time and now I don't even see something from the past. Like bring back the chrysanthemum tempura. That one was so good! But now we have a lot more hand roll and a really affordable Happy Hours menu that can save me a couple of bucks. Yay. Previously gotten the hr combo. The 5 piece is just right. I think it's decently priced and I like the variety. Taste was pretty on point. Have been venturing out with trying different type of hand rolls as well so I'm still trying different things. Yesterday the tempura unagi was a favorite from the happy hour menu. I also liked the tsubugai. I didn't love the ika mentai but it could just be me. We try table side this time but usually the bar is the better hand roll experience. It took them some extra time to get our food out so I'm glad it was a Saturday where I could just chill in the restaurant a bit. I wanted to try the sawagani on the special board but they didn't have it so I would recommend looking at the board and ask ahead to save some time. Our last thing that came out was the kisu tempura. I think I would prefer it to have a stronger tartar sauce - their egg tartar sauce is a bit mild so it didn't give a good kick to the tempura. However I'm impressed by the service. Since it took extra time to come out they gave us extra pieces. They also were super kind and keep check up on us. I am very appreciative of the exceptional service. If we ever read my other reviews - there was some other sushi spot I will not name that didn't care that it took forever for their subpar sushi to come out. But I appreciate how Hello Temaki take care of their customers. I am going to visit them more.

Popped in on a Friday for a lunch date with my mom. Was seated immediately. Service was good. Restaurant was clean and the vibes were minimalistic. Hot tea was good! I ordered various items from the Happy Hour menu. Prices ranged from $5, $7 and $12 per item from that menu. Gyoza, fried oysters, truffle hamachi, katsu skewers. My mom ordered a sushi roll. We shared everything and it was filling. Ingredients were high quality and fresh. I would return again. I am interested in trying their $15 bottomless mimosas on Sundays

We celebrated a birthday here tonight (Sunday 3/2/25) and the dinner was amazing! Everything we ordered was super flavorful and fresh! The service (Denise) was exceptional and she gave some great recommendations and was so sweet! The sushi chefs were great too, the food came out at a great pace... The vibes, the decor, and their stone entree plates are gorgeous, and the great portions and fresh seafood will keep us coming back! Don't change your menu- everything here was on point! I loved the look of this sushi spot! P.s. They even played some awesome music that made our meal even more enjoyable! Was it the "Usher" playlist? If so, let's gooooooo!!!!

After coming a handful of times now, I really love Hello Temaki. It's the spot I'll take friends from out of town to try and it has even become a spot where I'll come to during lunch on weekdays. They have a weekday happy hour menu that I tend to order the gyozas and spicy tuna hand roll off of as a starter, and depending on how hungry I am, I either order a few more hand rolls for a lighter lunch or I'll opt for the bento box if I want something to fill me up more. My favorite hand roll is the Aburi Salmon hand roll. It's seared salmon with a sweet soy sauce that makes it really good. I also like the classic salmon hand roll and spicy tuna hr. Their Udon Noodle Soup is good and comforting for when it's cold out--the broth is slightly sweet and not too sweet in a good way. For drinks, my favorite cocktail is the lychee sojutini. It is so refreshing and better than most lychee martinis that I've had. They also have beer and sake I believe on their happy hour menu which is nice to have as an option. The servers and chefs have all been very friendly and attentive. I certainly will be returning for the good food here.

Came in on a Saturday night around 6:45 and was seated right away. Service is great here and the place is cute and clean. Got the nigiri and hand rolls which were both so yummy! My favorite was the yuzu negihama and omg it was so so yummy, definitely coming back to eat this again! Only downside is the plastic they put on the seaweed which i get to keep the shape and seaweed fresh but it was such a inconvenience and parts of the hand roll just fall off when you need to take it off

Loved it! We checked out Hello Temaki for the first time with a group of four, and it was such a great experience! We all went with the lunch bento boxes, and everyone picked two different options, so we got to try a good variety. The food was beautifully presented, super fresh and tasted great. The vibe inside is really nice. The wood interior and big open windows give it a warm, airy feel, and the space is pretty big. Parking was also super easy, which is always a bonus, plenty of parking. Service was good, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. For dessert, we ordered the Ube cheesecake with the green tea ice cream and wow. They also had lychee ice cream but were out. It was almost too pretty to eat, but we're so glad we did! The balance of flavors was perfect, not too sweet, with just the right amount of Ube and cheesecake. We'll have to come back and just try the different hand rolls.

Just wanted to start by saying the quality of fish here is exceptional. The escolar sashimi and scallops were fresh and extremely tender. The 5-set handroll was great as well. My favorite of the five were the tuna and escolar. Quality here is one of the better spots in the Elk Grove area. The staff here is extremely friendly and welcoming. However, at times they weren't as attentive to my table and didn't bring the water until we sat down for around 15-20 minutes. Plastic wraps were a surprise that I had here. I think the plastic wrap that comes with each handroll was somewhat tedious. It made the experience really messy and somewhat awkward to eat, especially in quite an intimate dine-in experience. Otherwise, I think they could forego the plastic sheets and keep the handroll easier to eat!

3.75/5 in total. I got the hand roll set menu 7/10. For the price the options were not amazing compared to other restaurants. The escolar was the best one. I also ordered the oysters which were fresh and tasty. 10/10. It was aesthetically pleasing. All in all, I rather go to a different restaurant with more options. The staff were very friendly.

Wonderful welcoming kind service, attentive chefs, and delightful selection of food to choose from! I tried the lady in red sushi roll and it was delicious, and crafted beautifully. Inside is so beautiful as you can view the chefs preparing the sushi if you sit at the bar / counter area. I enjoyed my time here. During lunch time, they have their happy hour menu but on Mondays it's all day, and you can enjoy some appetizers, small plates, and hand rolls. I look forward to my next visit.

Awesome spot in Elk Grove! Very unique - a lot of sushi spots, but not many hand rolls places. The decor is modern, with open concept kitchen. Tables are spaced out nicely. The service was impeccable - we came with a 10wk old and she was fussy, the waitress asked if she could help walk the stroller around the restaurant and ended up putting us in the private room in case our baby cried! We got 5 hand rolls and the uni pasta! Every was delicious with good texture, flavors, and freshness. The spicy scallop was so good! Uni was fresh and silky smooth. Overall, great experience but definitely on the more pricey side!

We decided to try this place since they're participating in Elk Grove restaurant week. Service was great, with fast and friendly service. The three-piece hand roll set was a good sampler-the salmon hand roll was my favorite. We were really impressed with the rolls. The lemon wave was our favorite, though the lady in red was also very good too. The fish was fresh and they weren't overwhelmed with sauce like a lot of places like Sushi-q. We only wish there had maybe a handful more roll selections to pick from! While it's on the pricey side, it's well worth it for a special occasion. We definitely plan on returning here in the future!

This is our first time to Hello Temaki. We've heard about the store from coworkers before and we finally tried it today. The staff is very nice. Polite and friendly and speedy. The ambience is nice. We went after lunch hour rush on a Saturday around 2pm and the store is almost empty. Only 1 table with 2 girls as customers. I definitely will love to come to this place for ladies lunch and chit chat! Very nice ambiance! We got to-go and they prepare it very fast. It is located next to Pokemon gym so I just place the order, beat that gym before picking up again. The food is good. We've heard all about their rolls/fresh ingredients, and we were very surprised we actually liked their bento boxes way more than their rolls! They have rolls set, but they didn't allow substitutions. Unfortunately almost all the sets have that specific fish we are sensitive except one, so we just picked that 3 hand rolls set. The specific fish was Escolar, which is not a popular fish especially Asia, and sometimes people tummy cannot handle this fish well. While we have not tried this specific fish from Hello Temaki, we don't want to chance it. It would be nice to allow elimination of certain ingredients from a set or have more set options. No biggie though. The teriyaki dishes, both Salmon and Chicken, is probably the best in EG! It is very good. The tonkatsu is good too, a bit too thin which is typical style in America. Crispy, fresh, and not oily. I was surprised I love their salad. Very fresh with the sweet grated onion sauce. Ok so now if everything was so good, why 4 stars? The problem is there is comparison. There is another Japanese restaurant down the road, food comparable and much better priced. That other restaurant has cheaper bento with additional appetizers (fried dumplings, korokke, with choice of tempura/California rolls). So for sit down dine-in experience with a friend/coworker, I will prefer Hello Temaki. For family or big gathering or take out, from a long run price point of view, I might pick the other one (especially when my wallet is empty). I will definitely return and highly recommend this restaurant. P.S. I am not a fan of the plastic sheet in a sushi bar. If you are at a convenience store, mass production at low cost while trying to keep ingredients crisp/fresh, that might make sense. If you are at a wannabe high end sushi bar, it is just messy, non-environmental friendly, and defeat the purpose. It seems a good idea for take out but true high end sushi restaurant don't do takeout and to-go... this in-between gimmick just increase the cost of operation. And if you really need a sheet of plastic for a 5-minute bite, then it is too much sauce.

Hello Temaki is the first hand roll bar in Elk Grove! Here's what we ordered: Note: I came in during soft opening so some of the items and pricing may have been altered since my visit. * Garlic Salmon Carpaccio ($16): You could SEE the fatty marbling in it, melt in your mouth good! * Pork Katsu Skewers ($7): Cute little katsu lollipops. The panko was nice and crunchy with the pork still being juicy inside * 3 Hand Roll Set ($22): My ranking of these go 1) Yuzu Negihama 2) Salmon 3) Spicy Tuna * Ocean Trout ($9): Suuuper savory! I think I would've liked it more if I didn't already have so many other garlic-flavored dishes * 5 Hand Roll Set ($38): The Kanpachi Hand Roll is TOP TIER!! I love refreshing sushi and this hit all the right marks for me * King Crab ($12): This NEEDS the little juicer. Don't be shy, use it all hehe Hello Temaki has perfected the mouth-sized roll! My usual issue with "open" temaki is that when you take a bite, everything comes spilling out the back and into your hand. Nooo issue with that here! If you're not at the bar, they serve your temaki with plastic covering to keep the nori fresh and crispy, but I don't think that works completely as the warm rice will still soften the nori if you take a while to eat your rolls. I'd still recommend sitting at the bar for the best experience.

We stopped in for our first time for their Happy Hour menu. We ordered Gyoza, Tempura Shrimp Hand Roll, Sunomono Salad, Katsu Skewers and 5 piece Bbq Tuna. Some of the items were hits and some were misses. We really enjoyed the Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll, Bbq Tuna and Gyoza. The Sunomono Salad had a hefty price tag of $6 and had a smoky flavor. It wasn't our favorite. The Katsu Skewers were bland. Halfway through our meal our server tells us he forgot that sauce that went with them. So there's that. It wasn't busy when we went but our server seemed distracted. Whomever did the interior design did a great job. The ceiling was my favorite. I do suggest bringing a sweater as it is very cold inside.

Went to for the happy hour menu and it was worth it! We wanted to order one of everything but we did show some restraint . The choices we made were all delicious! Presentation all on point! Service thumbs up We ordered the furikake fries and the garlic string beans portions was very generous and great crunch to both and taste so good. We tried a couple of their hand rolls fish was fresh and good ratio to the rice. Fun eating the katsu skewers was like a big lollipop pork wasn't dry but juicy. Also tried the pepperfin which was good but would have preferred the sauce not to be so acidic. Now the deserts that was another level of goodness! Had the ube cheese cake and the crème brûlée. Just look at the picture I posted and you'll understand why hahaha Overall very happy and satisfied!

This was a pretty disappointing experience unfortunately. In a nutshell, they are trying to copy Kazunori in LA, at double the cost, and without the deftness and expertise of proportions and preparations that make Kazunori a success. It was definitely not worth the money to eat here - this meal was a complete disaster. The beautiful photos of the perfectly crafted hand rolls you see on social media will not be what you get here - what you will get are hand rolls made by those who don't understand the balance between the crisp seaweed, the amount of perfectly cooked warm sushi rice, the pleasure of holding a freshly prepared crisp piece of seaweed with a dollop of freshly hot seasoned sushi rice with the right amount of fresh sashimi prepared with the right proportion of seasoning, etc. This was the case with all six hand rolls I ordered. They had all the right elements but the chefs didn't understand how to pair, prepare, or serve them to make the ingredients sing. Kind of like serving a hamburger with more cheese than meat, too much ketchup, soggy buns, etc. The sushi rice preparation tells you everything you need to know regarding the chef - if the sushi rice is prepared knowledgeably then everything else will be prepared well too. Unfortunately here the sushi rice was cold and stuck together to begin with; and did not have enough of the mildly sweet lightly salted mirin (rice vinegar). The plastic sleeves covering the seaweed were atrocious and definitely defeated the purpose of keeping the seaweed crisp because it caused the sauce to pool for some rolls causing the seaweed to be soggy and limp in the middle while also scattering the rice and filling everywhere - forcing me to eat the "hand rolls" with chopsticks because of how messy it was. The hamachi was grey and unappetizing, definitely marinated at least one night before; and they were made from the odds and ends and not the high quality pieces you'd get from other establishments, including the aforementioned Kazunori. All of the dabs of premade frozen wasabi sauces, chilis, etc. were way out of proportion. If they had used 1/10th the amount of the frozen wasabi sauce the taste would have been much better but instead they glopped on so much it was an explosion of saltiness that detracted from the flavor of the salmon for example. The amount used was the equivalent of drowning a hamburger in a cup of ketchup. The total cost of the meal with a 20% tip was $57 for six hand rolls. I don't mind paying that for expertly executed hand rolls with delicately balanced flavors and textures but these were ham-handed, throw-more-spice-and-seasonings-on in the hopes that it'll turn out well. I don't think they tasted their own creations but instead believed the hype they generated online. I added back one star for the very nice waitress who patiently donned gloves and demonstrated how to pull the plastic sleeves off ("if the rice comes off on the plastic then use a finger to push the rice back onto the seaweed") - this entire exchange should have given the owners pause - these are hand rolls and part of the pleasure of eating them is touching the food. The entire experience was just wrong, lol. The food was definitely a one-star, unfortunately. They are making a wide profit because they are charging more than what Kazunori does but serving inferior quality fish, covering up the lower quality by using excess amounts of spice.

I took my grandma to Hello Temaki in the afternoon for her birthday. I must say the atmosphere and aesthetic is top notch. A great place for an intimate meal with friends and family. We ordered the salmon, spicy tuna, ika mentai, aburi salmon, spicy hokkaido scallop, & soft shell crab hand roll. I will say the seaweed didn't come off the wrapper in one piece. It constantly broke even though we followed the directions. It's the only downside, but the food was great. You can tell the fish and rice are fresh. Definitely would recommend if you love seafood/sushi/Japanese food! The service also was good for the most part. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful in the beginning. We didn't have anyone check on us when our food came out, so that was the only issue with the service.

Hands down one of my favorite things we ordered had to have been the Uni pasta. It was savory, creamy, and the Uni was perfectly oceany. It's very rich, so I suggest sharing it so you aren't overwhelmed with the richness of it all. Everything we ordered was delicious. Each of the hand rolls came with a generous amount of filling. And every dish had its own unique flavor. My favorite hand roll had to have been the yuzu negihama. I'm a fan of the citrus flavor permeating every piece of fish. .

The service was great, and staff were friendly. We were seated and helped immediately. The tempura green beans were to die for! The sushi was good. The teriyaki chicken was quite good. The pork katsu was alright, but the pork was dry. The pork came out after everyone else was done eating, so that was a little disappointing. Overall, it was good, but it is a little pricey for lunch. Also, bring a sweater because it's very chilly.

Ambiance: Long counter so that customers can see the chef craft each of the handrolls. An intimate yet lively atmosphere. Service: You can tell that the chef put in lots of time and work to get the handrolls out to us looking perfect as ever! Food: This was my first time trying a hand roll sushi bar and it was honestly an amazing first experience. Food was spectacular and all the seafood was so fresh. Some standout dishes in our opinion was Uni Toast, Tempura Garlic String Beans, and Yuzu Negihama Handroll. First off, uni toast, it was sooo soo buttery and rich, and the toast was nice and toasty, I thought it might be soggy with all the toppings but not at all. I'm not usually a big fan of tempura but I might just be now. I love how flavorful the tempura was, you don't even need sauce or anything, just so good as it. Finally the handroll was very umaand I loved the selection of sauces that it came with.

Very overprice... Not worth it... Go to Best Buy plaza across the street and get hotpot with sushi all you can eat for way cheaper...

Nice location. From a distance, it looks close but it's not. Parking is ok, can be busy depending on when you're there. Food is delicious, on point. I ordered online for pickup but next time I'll dine in.

Hand rolls are their specialty and it definitely delivered on that. Eat them ASAP before the seaweed is soggy. Only one of the hand-rolls I wasn't a fan of but that's more of a preference not them being bad. Uni Toast was INCREDIBLE. Raw oysters were amazing as well. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu.

It's a nice place for sushi and it's more toward the expensive side but it's worth it for the experience. It's took a little longer for the food to come out. The Crème Brûlée is the by far my favorite. The plastic on the hand roll can be a little struggle to get it out. The uni toast is pretty yummy. The staff are friendly.

Amazing service, quality of food, and also aesthetically nice. We ordered a bunch of things to try, some off hh menu and they were all good.

Delicious hand rolls and great service. Went here for my bday during lunch on a Sat, it wasn't too busy so we got a table quickly. We ordered a few items. Green beans tempura Fried oysters Salmon Carpaccio Calamari A bunch of different hand rolls The rolls were fresh and yummy. The appetizers were so good. I was in loved with the green beans tempura!

Thank God for some variety in Elk Grove. The food scene may just be getting started. Hello Temaki in Elk Grove recently opened (this is a late review) and we had to visit. They specialize in hand rolls and with this massive wooden bar seating arrangement it sets up the perfect atmosphere for a lively and engaging experience. We started with the Wagyu sliders, not exactly what you'd expect at a sushi bar, but surprisingly tasty. They were juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked with a slight pink in the middle, quite satisfying. We also had some oysters and scallop shooters as appetizers. The King Crab hand roll was a standout. The crab was fresh and sweet, enhanced by crispy, fried garlic. My favorite was the Toro and Uni hand roll. It was rich and indulgent, a real treat for any seafood lover. We also shared a soju mule, which was well-mixed and complemented our meal nicely. Cheers! Overall, I'd say Hello Temaki is worth a try, especially for its more unique offerings. It's a solid addition to the growing local dining scene, and I can see myself coming back to try more dishes.

My husband and I wanted to try something new than the usual sushi spot and found Hello Temaki specializing in their different variety of Handrolls. We tried so many of them but our favorite was definitely the spicy scallop HR it was so buttery melt in your mouth good. I have to say all the handrolls have really good flavor profiles and the quality of the fish is really fresh. You can tell that they really care about their craft here. The customer service was wonderful our waiter was very attentive and helped me figure out some of the items on the menu. We came in for lunch so we got to have some of the happy hour items to try and we enjoyed watching to see how the wonderful chef Yoshi made everything. We definitely will come back!

Wonderful food! Bad sushi places usually have really fishy sushi but you can taste how fresh it is here. Friendly staff and love the atmosphere. They also have cute little sawagani crabs here sometimes that you can buy as pets

Location is located in a nice area with ample of parking spaces available. Service is excellent, our server Mailynee was very helpful and provided excellent information regarding everything we were interested from the menu. The other staff were very friendly and helpful. They explain the technique with eating the hand rolls and other options such as no plastic wrapper. The food is delicious. The idea of a hand roll is fresh ingredients and being able to enjoy that authentic taste. This is my first time trying and I really enjoy it. It taste fresh, I can taste each ingredient, it's not covered with sauce, it's light but filling. I will definitely be coming here more often, in my opinion this idea of a hand roll combined with their fresh ingredients is so much better than sushi roll (which is not even a Japanese thing). The interior is beautiful and clean, perfect amount of lighting, lots of seats available around the sushi bar. Not a lot of tables and not the best for big parties, but perhaps they can accommodate if you call ahead. Definitely recommend. Also the price is fair. If you appreciate good food, give this place a try!

Too much good food. Every dish is excellent. Watch your wallet. lol definitely order the fried oysters, Kia mental, fusion pepperfin

Hand rolls were something new to Elk Grove. Tried this place on their soft opening and forgot to leave a review. Took my little family out to try them again and it was great. It wasn't a busy Sunday when we went and got seated right away. We ordered 3 sets of 5 hand rolls and they were delish. The tempura string beans were bomb! 4.5 stars bcas the kids had an issue ordering bcas they were out of some items n then after they finally decide to go with something else they somehow have the previous item. It's complicated but overall was good. we'll be back

My brother and I came in at around 7:40pm on a Sunday night and it wasn't busy at all, we were seated immediately! The interior was sooo modern and it just gave a very chill and relaxing vibe! There is a bar area where you can get handed the hand rolls fresh but we ended up sitting at the tables, where the hand rolls do get wrapped in plastic to prevent the seaweed from getting soggy! On a random side note, the DISHES HERE ARE ALL SO CUTE!! Even the soy sauce container was so cute! We ordered the: - Uni Pasta: This was definitely my favorite dish! It was so creamy and delicious, would def recommend getting! - Fried Amaebi Head: This was my first time ever eating shrimp head and it was surprisingly delicious! Fried and seasoned well and had the perfect crunch! - Furikake Fries: Good fries, they were nice and crunchy and the furikake gave it a subtle umami taste! The star of the show was the sauce that came with it! SOO GOOD! - Garlic Salmon Cappacio: This was also good! Salmon tasted fresh and I liked how you get a bit of topping on each bite as well! - Hamachi Kama (not pictured): Fish was juicy and flavorful and was cooked well! For Handrolls, I ordered the: - Yuzu Negihama: This was recommended by our server and the yuzu complimented so well with the hamachi and it wasn't fishy at all! - Aburi Salmon: This was my favorite of the two I tried! I'm not a huge fan of raw fish so this was a good middle and it was delicious! My brother ordered the Aged Bluefin Toro and Uni, Spicy Hokkaido Scallops, and Ocean Trout and thought all of them were fire but his favorite out of the three was the Toro and Uni! We came on a day where a lot of stuff my brother wanted to try were out but we would want to come back and try the menu items we missed! The service here is so good as well, our server was very welcoming and recommending lots of stuff to us and was attentive and sweet! 10/10 recommend coming here if you're in the area!

Had our annual small ladies holiday here on a Friday. It was steady! It was calm vibe, simple and elegant. The served was great, they have a great team work! The food was actually outstanding. The menu had expand from when they started as the listen to their customer - I like the expanded menu! The drinks were just right! Really enjoyed the lavender garden!! The raw oysters surge white ponzu jelly was heaven! Truffle hamachi was delicious, we keep the sauce to dip other dishes with! The aged blue toro uni toast - that was amazing, the mixture together was perfect, I was iffy with the mayo but it was perfect!! I would love to try it on sourdough! The escolar roll was perfect! Yummy all around!

Hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in Sacramento! We came into Hello Temaki right before closing, and even though it was late, the staff welcomed us with so much warmth. They didn't rush us at all, which I really appreciated, and they took the time to put together the perfect spread for us. Every bite was incredible. I had my first hand roll experience recently while visiting LA and completely fell in love with it. Ever since, I've been hoping to find something similar back home -- and I'm so excited that Hello Temaki is here! The fish was super fresh, the rice was perfectly seasoned, and you could tell a lot of care went into every roll. The vibe of the restaurant is super laid-back but polished, and the service really made it memorable. I'm already looking forward to coming back -- this is definitely going to be a new regular spot for me!

Came here last week and we sat at the sushi bar. Chef J made us our rolls. The rolls were absolutely delicious. The service was great. Definitely ask for Chef J when you are here. This place is a vibe!