Azai Hand Roll

This hand roll sushi bar is by far the best sushi in the area! The quality is consistently amazing, and every visit (and every order) is just as delicious as the last. The fish is always fresh, the rice is perfectly seasoned, and the hand rolls are assembled with such care and precision.I would recommend this place over and over again. If you're looking for the best sushi in the area, look no further--you've found it!

Rolls were teeny tinyDid not enjoy one of the varied types we orderedSoggyTastelessRice mehWould never go here again!!!!

One of the most awkward dining experiences of my adult life (it wasn't awful, just really awkward). Before the awkward details, I just want to emphasize that the food was pretty great. Bay scallop hand roll was my absolute favorite!Salmon nigiri was flavorful and fresh. Yellowtail hand roll had good flavor but was too salty.Spicy tuna crispy rice had a good flavor, but the texture of the rice was off. My friend agrees the rice was not right. My friend and I were the only customers at 7 pm on a Wednesday (admittedly not such a popular time to eat but other restaurants down the block were packed). A small section of the bar was marked as "reserved," but no one ever came to occupy that space. My mom and brother noticed the same thing when they visited later. We were alone the entire time. We were drawn in by the 20 pcs for $21 cut roll deal, but upon asking about it, we were told that it's just for takeout or delivery. Also, most of the rolls they offer for this deal cost an extra +$1 or +$2 anyway. The quiet pop music was the only ambient sound at the otherwise silent bar. This made it difficult to have a conversation without feeling like we were whispering, or talking so loud that all the staff could hear us.The server at the front had a hard time balancing the line between appropriately attentive and personable and overly attentive to the point of being annoying or even uncomfortable. Most of the time he was on his phone but every few minutes he would look up at us and ask how the food is, if we needed anything, or even if we were ready for the next roll. When we actually needed him, however, perhaps to order another roll or to ask for the check, he was no where to be seen. I felt uncomfortable with a few of his interactions.He asked if we wanted water and I said yes I'll have a glass (because other kinds of water would add an additional charge). He tried to make a joke by handing me an empty glass. When my mom and brother went back later, he did the same joke. Perhaps this joke kills when the place is a bit busier, but when the bar was as empty as it was, it was just a bit awkward. I probably won't be back for dine-in but maybe for take out

Ordered ubereats from here and I really liked this spot for food delivery. I ordered the salmon, toro, yellowtail, scallop, and spicy tuna, and everything was pretty good. They are smaller rolls, but it was fairly priced based on size. The scallops were surprisingly my favorite, along with spicy tuna and salmon. I normally don't care for scallops, but they were good and creamy. I paid an extra +$2 for the yellowtail, and although the variety was nice, it wasn't worth the added price.

Ordered salmon nigiri , yellowtail hand roll, yellowtail sashimiShrimp tempura special roll , tuna hand roll, spicy tuna hand roll, seared bluefin special. Place is small , staff is friendly. We thought the food was delicious. The nori was even good. Fish is very fresh. A very good spot.

This place was already packed by 6pm on New Year's Day when I decided to check it out for dinner. I had a reservation but didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes to be seated. The seating is Japanese style counter service. They seemed very understaffed here. The hand rolls took a really long time to make because there were only 2 people preparing food, but so many people dining at the restaurant. The host was a really nice guy, but they're just understaffed. The spicy tuna on crispy rice wasn't good at all. The rice cakes I ordered were slightly burnt/overcooked and hard to chew. I thought the hand rolls were good but nothing special. The waiting time for those rolls just wasn't worth it to me. I think the hand rolls at Kazunori and Yunomi are way better, and I'd rather stick to either of those spots if I'm in the mood for hand rolls.

Pretty good but could've been more generous with the portions for the prices they were asking. Was surprised the spicy tuna crispy rice was their top menu item, it was honestly mid. Best thing we ordered was the specialty baked crab handroll and yellowtail nigiri.

Beautiful, cozy place with amazing, fresh food. Service is quick and the staff is very welcoming.

I would love to give them another star, but after my second visit, it's wasn't the same as my first visit here. This time around, I brought off my friends here. I hoped they enjoyed it, but for me, it wasn't the same quality of hand rolls that was served like the first time here.The fish wasn't bad or anything. The quality was great, like the first time here. It was how the hand rolls were made, but I'm not going to blame the chef making these hand rolls. I blame the owner for not giving him help. This place was crowded during today's lunch visit. The chef was doing everything. He was making togo orders while serving 12 hungry people. So everything was rushed. Most of my hand rolls were half filled and made messy. Same with my friends hand rolls. Here are some of the hand rolls I recommend:Tuna HRYellowtail HRLobster HRBlue Crab HRShitake HRSpicy Tuna HROverall, I hope the owner or owners will get this chef some help, or the quality will go down.

Sushi-ously, this place is amazing! Recently dined at Azai Hand Roll for girl's night and had an absolutely fantastic experience. Here's what we tried:-Yellowtail jalapeno yuzu sashimi-Albacore crispy onions sashimi-Shrimp tempura avocado cut rolls-Crispy rice lobster-Azai special (spicy tuna)-Blue crab hand roll-Lobster hand roll-Mochi (mango, vanilla, and green tea)The standout dish for me was definitely the albacore crispy onions sashimi. It was SO fresh, and I loved the combination of the tender fish with the crunchy onions! Now, I'm not usually a fan of crispy rice, but their lobster crispy rice may have changed my mind - it was that good! The mochi was another highlight. While many comprable places offer mochi as a dessert, the skin here was exceptionally chewy with great consistency, and the flavors were great. In terms of service, the employees were so friendly and attentive. Despite the active flow of customers, they consistently checked on us, making it almost feel like a private dining experience. They even noticed when we were slowing down and offered to pace the food more slowly, which was such a thoughtful touch.Parking was convenient with valet available on the main 3rd street, and there are several meter parking spots, though they can be hit or miss. General street parking is very limited.Overall, I highly recommend Azai Hand Roll for a nice meal out! The food, service, and atmosphere all contribute to a wonderful dining experience.