KazuNori, Santa Monica
43 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 26 threads.
What people say, in short
KazuNori is recommended across its Los Angeles outlets for hand rolls and value, including specific praise for Santa Monica. Diners describe it as dependable, and one finds it laid-back rather than high-end. A supporter recommends its takeout. There is dissent: a diner reports uneven visits despite generally good consistency, while another considers it unremarkable sushi rather than a great Los Angeles choice.
Address
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar, 120 Broadway Ste 104, Santa Monica, CA 90401
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Hand rolls
- Best for
- Budget, Takeaway
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/throwaway_fibonacci in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
No-frills handroll bar that serves handrolls fresh right after making them.
- Contextu/Rundemjewelz in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
A diner lists this among the few sushi spots they regularly visit.
- Recommendsu/jelly_dove in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025value
Goes to hand roll spots like this for budget-friendly sushi rather than AYCE.
- Recommendsu/louisvanillalatte in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026taste
Much prefers Kazunori over Sugarfish.
- Recommendsu/cocainebane in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025
Liked going there after work while based near LAX; it was quick to reach.
- Recommendsu/tonyslists in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2024
Names KazuNori as a nearby sushi option, listed with a couple Sugarfish spots.
- Recommendsu/Dommichu in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024taste
Says the Santa Monica branch of Kazu Nori makes excellent handrolls at a fair price.
- Recommendsu/nativesilver in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025ambience
Recommends this Downtown counter for dining solo; says its five-roll set is a good deal.
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- Recommendsu/lacroixoverboys in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Calls Kazunori another reliable choice that's hard to get wrong.
- Recommendsu/locness93 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Suggests KazuNori as an alternative sushi option.
- Recommendsu/MarkoTheEmbarko in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026value
Great hand roll bar that is affordable and filling.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Panda-2368 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025consistency
Describes it as dependable and laid-back rather than high-end, with good-quality fish.
- Recommendsu/mrcsua in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025consistency
Says Kazunori takeout is good, noting its special nori keeps takeout hand rolls from going limp.
- Recommendsu/darthbator in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025price
Suggests Kazunori as a less costly alternative to Sugarfish, within walking distance of Palisades Park in Santa Monica.
- Recommendsu/thfooddude in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2025taste
Commenter recommends this spot for good-quality hand rolls at a reasonable price point.
- Recommendsu/Apprehensive-Gas5666 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Lists KazuNori among sushi spots when asked for great sushi in LA.
- Recommendsu/ValhirFirstThunder in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026value
Would rather get hand rolls at Kazunori when they want value.
- Recommendsu/lusigusi in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024
Points to the downtown KazuNori branch as the top answer for handroll sushi.
- Recommendsu/XandersOdyssey in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026
Includes KazuNori in a list of sushi picks.
- Caveatu/samanthasamolala in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Does not consider KazuNori a great choice for Los Angeles sushi, though acknowledges that tastes differ.
- Recommendsu/snakeswithshoulders in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Calls Kazunori a really great sushi hand roll bar, while noting NYC may already have similar options.
- Recommendsu/sunnyintheoffice in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024
Places KazuNori second behind their top pick for handroll sushi.
- Recommendsu/moneylefty in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025value
Calls it the best value for sushi; once scorned hand rolls, but now finds them decent for the money.
- Recommendsu/That_Jicama2024 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025wait time
Recommends it as a fast option, though it only serves hand rolls.
- Recommendsu/Xandar24 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2024
Lists KazuNori among suggested sushi spots.
- Recommendsu/Psychart5150 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Lists this place as a suggestion for the request, alongside a hand-roll spot.
- Recommendsu/mustachiobets in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024consistency
Backs KazuNori for consistent, delicious sushi at a reasonable price; mainly orders hand rolls and skips the sashimi.
- Recommendsu/bcrazzle in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2023value
Names it, with Sugarfish, as their regular budget-friendly sushi choice.
- Recommendsu/Several_Dimension636 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Replies with a one-word endorsement of an earlier Kazunori pick, calling it a favorite.
- Mixedu/stacymiche11e in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024consistency
Calls this place fairly consistent overall but admits having had off visits, noting takeout may share a kitchen with the other spot.
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