Azai Hand Roll Sushi, nestled on W 3rd St in Los Angeles, has quickly become a local favorite, and for good reason. Diners rave about the incredible freshness of the hand rolls, which feature perfectly balanced rice-to-fish ratios that many other sushi spots struggle to achieve. Customers like Celine Mayer can't get enough, returning for repeat visits to savor the delightful menu offerings. The atmosphere is intimate and welcoming, enhanced by the friendly demeanor of the owners and staff.
Service is another bright spot, with patrons like Maya Gareeva applauding the quick delivery of dishes and the captivating open kitchen that allows guests to witness the culinary magic unfold. Highlights include not just the signature hand rolls, but also special dishes and a delightful mochi that leaves everyone wanting more. The sushi experience is more than just a meal at Azai; it's a shared passion for quality and taste, as celebrated by guests like Marzia Lisa who noted the owner's attentive approach. If you're searching for some of the best sushi in Los Angeles, Azai Hand Roll Sushi should be at the top of your list!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves healthy options
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Azai Hand Roll Sushi
Celine Mayer
Jun 27,2025
The handrolls are super delicious! Best sushi in town - had to come back two nights in a row! Owners and staff super friendly, nice atmosphere! Very cute place :)
Maya Gareeva
Jun 25,2025
Incredible service from Adam and the rest of the team. There is an open kitchen showing everything being prepared right before you. I was especially surprised at how quickly the dishes were coming out. The hand rolls were incredible and the most delicious specials! Honourable mention for the Mochi, a must try! Honestly some of the best sushi I’ve ever had! 100% would recommend
S S
Jun 23,2025
Absolutely amazing sushi. We loved it. The French sushi chef was very kind and explained everything to us. Will definitely come back!
Jessica Kang
Jun 14,2025
Had a delicious lunch here. The fish in the hand rolls were super fresh & the owner was also super friendly. Highly recommend the salmon hand rolls & crispy rice spicy tuna
Marzia Lisa
May 25,2025
This just might be my new favorite hand roll place in LA! I’ve been trying out a couple of places the last few weeks and I love the interior decor and food. The owners are extremely friendly and check up on you often. You can feel their passion for what they do and it’s seen in the quality of work. The rice to fish ratio is perfect and I think a lot of places get it wrong. I really enjoyed coming here and can’t wait to bring my friends here.
Alex Xander
May 5,2025
This is one of my new favorite sushi spots and I can't wait to return! I stopped by in the afternoon and enjoyed the restaurant to myself for the first half hour or so until a few more people came in. Adam (I believe he is a co-owner) was present along with the chef preparing my food. Adam was an incredible host, chatting and sharing his story and making sure everything was up to par and always checking in with me. I ordered quite a variety of items because I was enjoying everything so much, even after I was full I just had to order a few more items to try! Below is my food review but the restaurant itself is simple, aesthetic, and cozy. It's only sushi bar seating so I can imagine there can be a wait during busy hours. Across the board, the sushi rice was on point and the nori was so crispy each and every time, I loved biting into each hand roll and getting that crispy response. I started off with the cucumber salad, a big portion with slightly sweet and crispy cucumbers off-set by the savory and salty seasoning. Next up was the lobster crispy rice, something I haven't seen elsewhere and really enjoyed it here! First nigiri included the Blue fin and Yellowtail belly. Holy hell these were sublime. Both thick cut and so fatty and just melted in your mouth with the best freshest flavors. Spicy tuna cucumber hand roll was slightly spicy, creamy, and delicious. The Blue crab hand roll was meaty, the crab was so sweet, and it was one of the best crab rolls I've had. Salmon hand roll had a good bite and the salmon was amazing while the Bay scallop had the bolder flavor with a good kick as well. The Eel was outstanding, crispy and fatty with slightly sweet thick eel sauce. The salmon nigiri was amazing, again thick cut and buttery smooth with another order of that to-die-for Yellowtail belly. The yellowtail hand roll was one of my favorites and the lobster hand roll was firm and sweet. I couldn't have asked for a better first experience and will definitely be back!
Erana Wan
Mar 25,2025
Super cute intimate spot. I've been here a couple times and the ingredients are always super fresh. The seats are all counter seating and you get served your rolls the moment they're made so the nori is super crispy. Parking is a little hard though (there's metered street parking, usually pretty full) so be sure to allot some time for that.
Anton Shokralla
Mar 20,2025
Hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had! The service was exceptional, and the quality of the fish was absolutely outstanding. Every bite was fresh and flavorful—an unforgettable experience.
Reviews For Azai Hand Roll Sushi