Nori Bar Hawaii

Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully executed dishes. We enjoyed the yakitori chicken skewers, blue crab, unagi, and 5-piece sashimi. The quality was excellent across the board. Cocktails were unique and well-crafted; both the Umami Old Fashioned and Sake Pina Colada were standouts. Service was attentive and friendly, and you can tell the chefs take real pride in their work. The only downside is that seating is all bar-style and not the most kid-friendly setup. But if you’re looking for high-quality sushi and small plates in a modern, intimate setting, this place delivers. Highly recommend for date night or a food-focused evening out.

This was our first time dining here and it didn’t disappoint. Service was excellent friendly staff and food was even more amazing. So good sushi I really enjoyed. The quality of each dish is definitely there so fresh so tasty so bomb. Ambience is good, cute small counter top dining. Seats are limited reservations are recommended. Plenty parking available in ward parking structure.

P We ordered delivery from this sushi spot, and it was absolutely fantastic! Every roll we tried was bursting with flavor and incredibly fresh. We ordered six rolls in total, and each one was delicious in its own way—carefully prepared, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented, even through delivery. The fish was fresh and tender, the rice was well-balanced, and the combination of ingredients created a delightful mix of textures and tastes in every bite. Not only was the sushi flavorful, but it was also very filling—we felt satisfied without it being heavy or overwhelming. The attention to detail in each roll really shows the skill and care that goes into their preparation. The delivery was prompt, and the food arrived in perfect condition, which made enjoying it at home just as enjoyable as dining in. Overall, this sushi exceeded our expectations. Every roll was a treat, and we will definitely be ordering from here again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned sushi delivered right to your door!

My bestie and I did the Omaske (forgive me as the spelling is likely wrong) experience which is $80 a person. Absolutely worth it as it gently fills you up and takes you on a delightful sushi journey that ends with green tea ice cream. Absolutely recommend for a special outing out catching up with a friend or celebrating a special occasion with a loved one as all the fish was fresh and delicious. 13/10 will have again! Some of the dishes I had are pictured below some of them were way too good to wait to take a photo of. P.S. Be sure to make a reservation as the bar seating is limited

This is probably the best spot in Hawaii for hand rolls. I can’t think of another place as fresh or as good as this. Watching Des work was amazing, and finding out she’s from Kauai made it even more special—I haven’t met many people here from there, so I really enjoyed our conversation. The staff is super friendly, and I love how everything is handled through the app—from ordering to paying—it just makes the whole process easier. The pricing is on par with what I am used to in Waikiki, but the quality and portion here is way better, which makes this my go-to place outside of Waikiki. I’m really glad I came.

We came in for Happy Hour. The poke trio was some of the best poke I’ve ever eaten. The fish was fresh and the service was excellent! You sit at a counter and order using the QR code. It reminded me of the sushi bars in Tokyo but with a modern spin. Definitely worth stopping in when you want a quick bite!

We had an absolutely spectacular experience at Nori Bar for our girls’ night! It was me and three friends, and from the moment we walked in (15 minutes early for our reservation!), everything was seamless. Our table was already set and waiting for us, and we were warmly greeted by our waitress who kindly walked us through their online ordering system, which was super easy to use and made ordering so convenient. The real star of the night was our chef, Binh, who prepared everything right in front of us at the bar. He was not only incredibly talented, but also kind, personable, and attentive. We never waited more than five minutes for our food, and he constantly checked in to make sure we were enjoying everything. The quality of the fish was outstanding, so fresh and flavorful. We ordered a lot (no regrets!), and every single bite was delicious. The atmosphere at Nori Bar strikes the perfect balance: modern and vibrant yet cozy and inviting. It made for the ideal setting to catch up and laugh with friends. You can tell the team really cares about the space as everything was spotless and thoughtfully maintained. This was truly a 10/10 experience, and we’ll definitely be back for our next girls’ night. Highly recommend!

Went for lunch, they had a great happy hour “deluxe set” that had lots to offer. Everything tasted incredible and the interior design was well done. The one small thing I wish was different was the music choice in the restaurant. 2010s pop music was playing kinda loudly, I feel like if the Japanese band Lamp was on (or something similar) it would have tied the experience together perfectly. Will definitely return though!