Nori Handroll Bar

The Got Weekend take

Why go

Nori Handroll Bar’s menu gives you several ways to explore Japanese cooking at its Elm Street address. King Salmon combines house-cured salmon with sesame and scallion, while Nori Scallop pairs Hokkaido scallop with tempura crunch and house sauce. For another direction, try the Unagi Katsu Temaki with eel katsu and eel sauce, or the Wagyu Temaki with A5 wagyu, kizami wasabi, negi and sesame. Beyond handrolls, the izakaya selection includes chicken karaage served with yuzu mayo and takoyaki topped with mentaiko sauce and bonito flakes. The Tuna Flight offers one piece each of maguro, chutoro and otoro; the $125 Chef’s Trust Me Course is another option, with reservations preferred. Desserts include yuzu Basque cheesecake and matcha panna cotta. Cocktail specials run daily from 4–6 p.m., with half-off nigiri offered during that window Monday through Thursday.

• Deep Ellum handroll bar founded in 2018
• Temaki, sashimi, izakaya dishes and desserts
• $125 Chef’s Trust Me Course
• Daily cocktail specials from 4–6 p.m.

A good choice for Japanese-food fans who want to explore handrolls, sashimi and nigiri, or plan a meal around the Chef’s Trust Me Course.

Make it your kind of weekend

• friends
• date night
• solo exploring

A few visit notes

Reservations are preferred for the Chef’s Trust Me Course. Last call is 30 minutes before closing. Half-off nigiri is offered Monday–Thursday from 4–6 p.m. Tell the restaurant about food allergies; the kitchen cannot guarantee separation of allergens.