The hand rolls were good, but difficult to distinguish one from the other. It felt like I ate the same roll five times in a row. While the food was good, and the staff were great, the experience didn't stand out to me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Thomas Yan
Mid-tier, overhyped sushi spot. Very difficult to actually taste the fish with it being batch prepared and overwhelmed by toppings/sauces. Not worth the reasonable price point and service was mediocre
Update: -1 star for mild food poisoning. Fish didn’t seem very fresh. Will be recommending against this restaurant to friends
Polina Timchenko
everything went perfectly smooth, the chef was attentive and delightful to chat with! fish was fresh and delicious, every bite was full of yummy sensations, sake pairing was lovely as well! nothing but smiles and joy and happy bellies that evening!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Scallop, Handroll
Rubin Rubin
Rude and abusive behaviour from chef. Food was bad too.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Krista Schwartz
Fantastic assortment of handrolls on the menu, but be sure to check out the specials -- always delicious. The decor is nothing to write home about (needs some personality infusion), but the food definitely is.
Vegetarian options: 5 vegetarian handrolls on the regular menu, 4 of which are vegan by default (and they can make the 5th vegan, too)
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: A5 Wagyu, Handroll, Smoked Uni & Ikura
Claire
The first time I went to Handroll Project, I was a little underwhelmed—I ordered the set menu, and while it was good, I didn’t love everything. But on my latest visit, I went à la carte, and wow—completely different experience. Every single handroll I ordered was fantastic.
Their dine-in-only special handrolls are the real stars. The Unagi with Salsa Fresca is perfection—the torched eel with shiso, pickled red onion, and a little heat from serrano? So good. The Ikura & Ankimo (salmon roe and monkfish liver pâté) is insanely flavorful, and the Smoked Uni with Ikura is smoky, buttery, and just melts in your mouth.
The vibe here is energetic and fun, with counter seating that puts you right in front of the chefs as they prep each roll fresh to order—it makes the whole experience feel interactive and special. The bar also has a surprisingly good sake list that pairs beautifully with the food, so take advantage of that.
If your first visit didn’t wow you (like me with the set menu), go back and do à la carte. Do your research, pick the specials, and this place will totally win you over. Handroll Project delivers big time when you order smart!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leanne Wong
Good, delicious handrolls and the pickled wasabi was the highlight. I really liked the creamy scallop, chef’s poke and toro handrolls the most. Overall, it’s worth it to try but would not come again
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Creamy Scallop
Madrona Beach
Everything very good or excellent. Everything fresh, made with care, attractive.
Vegetarian options: Has a substantial vegetarian section including a prix fixe meal for $26 that was light and refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dom M.
Tbh not our favorite omakase but portion size was good and people were kind
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Hand rolls were good but pricy. We ordered the foods around 7pm, but they pushed us to return the table at 8:00pm. What!!! We spent over USD350 for dinner but only got one hour. Well, we might not come back again.
Julie L.
Nothing horrible but nothing good - especially for the price. The quality of the fish was mid and I felt like the rolls were overloaded with toppings that were also poorly balanced. In and out in 30 minutes, I didn't feel like there was much of an experience, but the staff were excellent, so they get a star.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Doris T
All seating is counter space, so although not great for groups it's perfect for twosomes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucas Ramadan
I don’t understand how people are giving this a 4*. This spot is truly fantastic.
Ultra fresh fish, smooth Yuzu beer and milky sake, delicately layered miso soup… and wasabi that made me realize that every other wasabi I’ve had in my life was a big fat horseradish lie.
With veggie options, and a small ~20 person location, this restaurant is a gem.
Best hand rolls in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The hand rolls were good, but difficult to distinguish one from the other. It felt like I ate the same roll five times in a row. While the food was good, and the staff were great, the experience didn't stand out to me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Mid-tier, overhyped sushi spot. Very difficult to actually taste the fish with it being batch prepared and overwhelmed by toppings/sauces. Not worth the reasonable price point and service was mediocre
Update: -1 star for mild food poisoning. Fish didn’t seem very fresh. Will be recommending against this restaurant to friends
everything went perfectly smooth, the chef was attentive and delightful to chat with! fish was fresh and delicious, every bite was full of yummy sensations, sake pairing was lovely as well! nothing but smiles and joy and happy bellies that evening!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Scallop, Handroll
Rude and abusive behaviour from chef. Food was bad too.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fantastic assortment of handrolls on the menu, but be sure to check out the specials -- always delicious. The decor is nothing to write home about (needs some personality infusion), but the food definitely is.
Vegetarian options: 5 vegetarian handrolls on the regular menu, 4 of which are vegan by default (and they can make the 5th vegan, too)
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: A5 Wagyu, Handroll, Smoked Uni & Ikura
The first time I went to Handroll Project, I was a little underwhelmed—I ordered the set menu, and while it was good, I didn’t love everything. But on my latest visit, I went à la carte, and wow—completely different experience. Every single handroll I ordered was fantastic.
Their dine-in-only special handrolls are the real stars. The Unagi with Salsa Fresca is perfection—the torched eel with shiso, pickled red onion, and a little heat from serrano? So good. The Ikura & Ankimo (salmon roe and monkfish liver pâté) is insanely flavorful, and the Smoked Uni with Ikura is smoky, buttery, and just melts in your mouth.
The vibe here is energetic and fun, with counter seating that puts you right in front of the chefs as they prep each roll fresh to order—it makes the whole experience feel interactive and special. The bar also has a surprisingly good sake list that pairs beautifully with the food, so take advantage of that.
If your first visit didn’t wow you (like me with the set menu), go back and do à la carte. Do your research, pick the specials, and this place will totally win you over. Handroll Project delivers big time when you order smart!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good, delicious handrolls and the pickled wasabi was the highlight. I really liked the creamy scallop, chef’s poke and toro handrolls the most. Overall, it’s worth it to try but would not come again
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Creamy Scallop
Everything very good or excellent. Everything fresh, made with care, attractive.
Vegetarian options: Has a substantial vegetarian section including a prix fixe meal for $26 that was light and refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tbh not our favorite omakase but portion size was good and people were kind
Restaurantji Recommends
Hand rolls were good but pricy. We ordered the foods around 7pm, but they pushed us to return the table at 8:00pm. What!!! We spent over USD350 for dinner but only got one hour. Well, we might not come back again.
Nothing horrible but nothing good - especially for the price. The quality of the fish was mid and I felt like the rolls were overloaded with toppings that were also poorly balanced. In and out in 30 minutes, I didn't feel like there was much of an experience, but the staff were excellent, so they get a star.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
All seating is counter space, so although not great for groups it's perfect for twosomes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don’t understand how people are giving this a 4*. This spot is truly fantastic.
Ultra fresh fish, smooth Yuzu beer and milky sake, delicately layered miso soup… and wasabi that made me realize that every other wasabi I’ve had in my life was a big fat horseradish lie.
With veggie options, and a small ~20 person location, this restaurant is a gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kizami Wasabi, Miso Soup, Cucumber Salad, Spicy Tuna
Brought guests from out of town. Incredible experience, amazing food, very fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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