Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave

4.5
1074 reviews

About

Sushi Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave
157 2nd Ave, New York, NY
10003, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
1,074 reviews
5 stars
834
4 stars
103
3 stars
57
2 stars
30
1 star
50

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers praised the freshness and flavor of the hand rolls, particularly the crispy rice and various fish options.

Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted inconsistent service, with complaints about long wait times, confusion over orders, and lack of attentiveness from staff.

Atmosphere

The ambiance received mixed feedback; while some found it cozy and inviting, others noted issues like bright lighting and uncomfortable seating arrangements.

Value for Money

Customers appreciated the pricing structure, especially the inclusion of gratuity in menu prices, but some felt the portion sizes were small for the cost.

Overall Experience

Despite some negative experiences, many customers expressed a desire to return, citing the quality of food and unique dining experience as major draws.
  • PJ
    patricia joseph
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    I picked up several cut rolls and was really happy The order was missing the extra sauce i paid for but its was all very good
  • SS
    Sabrina Sajous
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    Love temakase, service and hand rolls are always great and a great price. This last visit was after work on a Thursday. Not too busy so we were seated immediately. Would definitely recommend.
  • TT
    Tito
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    Sensational. Great for a date or going solo. Not good for a big group. Seating can only be at the bar. Blue crab roll is insane. Baked crab and scallop also amazing.
  • GS
    Greg Son
    Oct 24, 2025
    4.0
    Overall this food is really good and the atmosphere was wonderful! The only knock is that the service could be better; for example, I’m pretty sure my wife and I either received our rolls in different orders or got different roles altogether even though we ordered the same set menu. Granted I could this staff was new because there were people training them. Regardless it didn’t deter us from our experience. The crispy rice yellowtail and the salmon with citrus yuzu was our favorite!
  • DL
    Dana Levy
    Oct 19, 2025
    2.0
    Walked in on a Saturday night without a reservation and we were sat right away. I was with one other person and we each ordered a crispy rice and a set of hand rolls. The positives: the crispy rice was great - super fresh and well seasoned. This is where the positives end. I eat a decent amount of sushi and hand rolls and the rice always matters - the rice here was inedible, it was truly almost a paste with a terrible texture and flavor. After the second hand roll (where the person I was with still hadn't received any??) we told our waitress very nicely that the rice was overcooked - she told us that just sometimes happens which is a pretty crazy response. I actually couldn't eat the rice and just ate the fish (which again, was totally fine) out of the hand roll but very evidently left all of the rice and seaweed on my plate. At the end of the meal I was given the device to pay on and it prompted me with an 18, 20 or 22% tip. I was VERY confused because the menu states that the tip is included in the price of the food (similar to kazu nori or sugarfish which are no tip establishments). At no point did the waitress mention that tip was already included and this would be additional, however it was in fine print on the menu given to us. I felt awkward and left an additional 18% tip which made the total bill come out to over $150 for 2 people while all the food was still clearly uneaten on my plate. To finish it off, the sushi chef came over to us after we paid and apologized for the rice, which he acknowledged was bad!!! Why on earth would you continue to serve rice which you yourself noticed wasn't up to the restaurants standards. I couldn't believe he served food that he knew was not up to the standard, admitted that to a paying customer, and not a single person there tried to right the situation by either offering to remake the food with new rice or comping the inedible rolls. Bummer because I could see how this place could be tasty but I will definitely not be back

Frequently Asked Questions About Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave

What are the regular operating hours for Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave?

Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave is open every day from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Does Temakase Hand Roll Bar - 2nd Ave offer delivery and pickup services?

Yes, the restaurant offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.