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Kitsu Nori is a neighborhood hand roll bar where simplicity meets craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of ikebana, each roll is thoughtfully composed with balance and intention, creating sushi that feels beautiful, fresh, and welcoming.
This hip food truck behind The Grackle (one of a local trio) serves Asian-fusion bites until late.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2310 S Lamar Blvd #102, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 520-5009
Website: http://kitsunori.com/
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Your new favorite handroll and sushi spot 2310 S Lamar Blvd Austin, TX Lunch 11–2:30. Dinner 4–9 (Fri–Sat until 10) 512-520-5009. Reserve your table …
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Kitsu Nori, owned by chef Paul Qui, opens on South Lamar in South Austin. The space features two outdoor patios and indoor seating for 30, with a menu focused …
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Why is he pushing his concepts in Austin still? We don’t forget, dude.
Reviews
Dung Le
Love it here! The sushi, atmosphere and service was awesome! Beautiful aesthetic! Robert was kind and explained to us the hand roll concept. My top favorite was the hamachi crudo and second came the toro cashew. I highly recommend the scallop and spicy tuna handrolls. All handrolls tasted fresh! 10/10 would come back.
… moreJesse Vera
Kitsu Nori on South Lamar is an absolute gem. We went for dinner and had the most amazing, romantic evening. The ambiance is intimate and modern, with the perfect lighting and vibe for a date night.
Every dish was beautifully presented and incredibly fresh. You can really taste the quality in the sushi and hand rolls — everything was flavorful, balanced, and crafted with care. The service was attentive without being intrusive, which made the night feel even more special.
If you’re looking for a romantic dinner spot in Austin with incredible sushi and a cozy atmosphere, Kitsu Nori is a must. We’ll definitely be back.
… moreEvery dish was beautifully presented and incredibly fresh. You can really taste the quality in the sushi and hand rolls — everything was flavorful, balanced, and crafted with care. The service was attentive without being intrusive, which made the night feel even more special.
If you’re looking for a romantic dinner spot in Austin with incredible sushi and a cozy atmosphere, Kitsu Nori is a must. We’ll definitely be back.
Joey Zamora
I came here the other day with a friend because we wanted to try somewhere new in the area, and I’m so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, I loved the speakeasy vibe. There’s not a big flashy sign out front — you kind of enter through the back patio, which honestly made it feel even cooler. The outdoor patio setup was great — really warm, inviting, and just a nice atmosphere overall.
We were greeted right away by one of the managers, Jerred, who welcomed us and invited us to grab a seat at the bar. Our server, Jace, was super friendly and checked in to see if it was our first time there. He made some great recommendations and really helped guide us through the menu.
I had the Old Fashioned and my friend ordered the margarita — both were excellent. We also tried a few of the hand rolls, and I was seriously impressed with how fresh the fish was. Everything tasted clean, fresh, and really well put together.
Between the music, the ambiance, and the hospitality from the staff, the whole experience just felt fun and effortless. You can tell the team genuinely cares about what they’re doing, and it shows.
If you’re looking for something new with a great vibe in the South Lamar area, I’d definitely recommend checking this place out. I’m already looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu.
… moreWe were greeted right away by one of the managers, Jerred, who welcomed us and invited us to grab a seat at the bar. Our server, Jace, was super friendly and checked in to see if it was our first time there. He made some great recommendations and really helped guide us through the menu.
I had the Old Fashioned and my friend ordered the margarita — both were excellent. We also tried a few of the hand rolls, and I was seriously impressed with how fresh the fish was. Everything tasted clean, fresh, and really well put together.
Between the music, the ambiance, and the hospitality from the staff, the whole experience just felt fun and effortless. You can tell the team genuinely cares about what they’re doing, and it shows.
If you’re looking for something new with a great vibe in the South Lamar area, I’d definitely recommend checking this place out. I’m already looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu.
Son Hong
Really dig the outside patio vibes of this spot but parking is miserable. Food very cleanly executed and tasty. Highly recommend the Toro Cashew. If you love tuna, this is a good spot. Feels like a place on S. Lamar that if I wanted a quick but refined bite without a lot of pretentiousness, then I’d come here to eat in the outside backspace.
… moreJulie Cronin
The handrolls here are great. We tried all of the non vegetarian ones and the scallop and lobster really shine. The blue crab was veryyy mayo.. which rates lowest for us. We also had the hamachi crudo and toro and cashew. Both were very good. I just wish the menu was a little larger, but realize they’ve just opened and are working to add more. Also as a hand roll place, you’re expected to eat with your hands, so it would be nice if they offered warm towel service when you’re initially sat.
I think one of the best things about this place is how quickly food is delivered! I went in hungry and was immediately fed.
There’s limited seating inside. Entrance is towards the back. Parking is ample. Prices were on par with a higher end sushi restaurant. ($8-$12 per hand roll & $20 and up for other dishes.
… moreI think one of the best things about this place is how quickly food is delivered! I went in hungry and was immediately fed.
There’s limited seating inside. Entrance is towards the back. Parking is ample. Prices were on par with a higher end sushi restaurant. ($8-$12 per hand roll & $20 and up for other dishes.
Emma Walker
LOVED trying Kitsu Nori! Sat at the bar and had a great light meal watching the chefs. Fresh, simple, and the tuna sashimi and spicy tuna hand roll were standouts. Service was phenom and loved that the outside has ample seating and tv for game watching! Will be back
… moreTony T
I rarely write reviews, if ever, but I feel like this place deserves one. A huge out to Chef Hector – his attention to details were impeccable. He saw my girlfriend picking off scallions on her first handroll. Without hesitation or us even telling him, he excluded the scallions on her handrolls for the rest of our dinner. He simply told us he noticed when she did so. It’s the little details like this that provided us with a memorable experience. I have nothing bad to say about our time there. Every single dish was amazing. All staff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely come back for another great dinner.
… moreAlanna Howlett
Visited the new location/ indoor space recently and loved it. The space is intimate and feels very intentional (without being crowded or loud). We got the cucumber salad and hamachi crudo to share (both fantastic) and then got an assortment of handrolls to share. Every bite was great, but the vegetarian assortment was a highlight (specifically the mushroom and eggplant rolls) as well as the blue crab was a table favorite. All the fish was also fantastic. The handroll presentation is very cool but definitely had a learning curve. We also had 5 each alongside the sharables and could have potentially had room another roll. Kitsu Nori clearly has a lot of identity with little touches like the soy sauce dropper bottles adding both to the aesthetic and eating experience. The service was also great with our waitress being very attentive and being very knowledgeable about the food.
… morekinjotx
This place was in Soft Opening mode when I went. I want to put it on the radar for people who are searching for something new. I had a Sunomono (wakame, cucumber in ponzu sauce). It has a nice balance of sour, savory, sweet and citrus flavors. Next was Hamachi Tiradito. It had a small amount of Serrano peppers, and its heat struck a perfect harmony with the orange – highly recommended. Then I moved on to hand-rolls. Minimum 3 orders, so my picks were Fatty tuna, Hokkaido scallops and Eggplant. They were all great, but the eggplant demands a special mention. I had no idea how they are going to use eggplant for sushi and it turned out, they made a Shigiyaki and put it in the hand-roll. They grill the eggplant and slap a miso based sauce on. Brilliant idea! And I had to order another of eggplant because it’s my absolute favorite dish. When you look at the pictures on Google Maps, they were from the previous concept, so you should ignore them all, except for mine in this post.
I’m looking forward to the second visit and hopefully they can add more dishes as they move forward 🙂
… moreI’m looking forward to the second visit and hopefully they can add more dishes as they move forward 🙂
Cait G (Cait)
Went to the new sushi experience. Everything was fantastic. Highlights were the crab, eggplant, and mushroom handrolls, but we truly didn’t have a bad bite. The crab dip and chips and the hamachi crudo was also delicious. We had a lovely evening.
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