Noriko Handroll Bar
Japanese restaurant · Fulton River District ·
Handrolls, crudos, unique edamame, and curated drinks
Handrolls, crudos, unique edamame, and curated drinks
"This hot spot from the team behind Perilla Fare is bringing their excellent handrolls from the West Loop to EEEEEATSCON. Tuna belly, crispy onions, chives, and sweet soy Salmon, garlic crunch, and spicy mayo Edamame hummus, chili crunch, and nori chips" - team infatuation
"The crew behind Perilla, the contemporary Korean restaurant in River West, have been hard at work the last two years. In 2024, they opened a steakhouse in the Loop and earlier this year, introduced a 21-seat hand roll bar in the space underneath Perilla. While omakase experiences continue to pop up all over town, dedicated hand roll restaurants are much rarer. After just one visit, though, I can say Noriko has set the bar high. There are a variety of hand roll choices, from classics like spicy tuna and king salmon to premium delicacies such as A5 wagyu topped with freshly shaved truffles. They're all stellar but my favorite bite was the bluefin toro — fatty tuna belly with pickled wasabi, seasoned soy sauce, and osetra caviar (an optional, yet highly recommended, upgrade). Rich and oh-so-decadent, the roll is a definite "treat-yourself" luxury, which in times like these is something we all need every now and then." - Jeffy Mai
"This Japanese handroll spot lives in the basement of Perilla Fare, complete with a glowing bar surrounded by mirrors and an electronic playlist that could fuel a Zara shopping spree. Though they’re booked out for weeks, it’s worth calling to try and grab a last-minute reservation for their nori-wrapped fatty tuna, baked scallop, or wagyu topped with uni that’s a fantastic surf and turf butter bomb. Noriko only has 20 seats, but they're perfect for a date night with a side of toro. Reservations are bookable up to three months in advance, though most spots are already taken. But you might find success by calling Noriko to see if they can squeeze you in last minute today or in the next few days—this usually comes with the caveat of eating at 5pm and a one-hour time limit." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen, adrian kane, nick allen, nick allen, john ringor, john ringor, nick allen, john ringor, nick allen, nick allen, nick allen, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, adrian kane, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor
"We’ll be up front, this Japanese handroll restaurant hiding in Perilla Fare’s basement is already booked out for months. But if you give this West Loop spot a call, they might be able to squeeze you in—usually at 5pm and for only an hour. So while it’s not ideal for lingering or early-dinner haters, there are upsides. Noriko’s 20-seat space works well for something intimate without being too romantic, largely helped by an electronic playlist that doesn’t scream “marriage proposal.” And the handrolls like fatty tuna, spicy scallop, or buttery wagyu are all excellent. The hour-long time limit is also great if you’re catching a movie or concert after, or need to wrap things up when the person you’re with ends up having less personality than Siri. Reservations are bookable up to three months in advance, though most spots are already taken. But you might find success by calling Noriko to see if they can squeeze you in last minute today or in the next few days—this usually comes with the caveat of eating at 5pm and a one-hour time limit." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
"A sushi handroll bar from the founder behind Poke OG, Miss Cruspy Rice, and Mr. Omakase, offering handroll-focused sushi within the Brightline Station food-hall lineup." - Laine Doss