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Experience sushi like never before at Temakase East Village! We’re revolutionizing the way Manhattan enjoys this Japanese staple with our fresh, flavorful hand rolls, served immediately for optimal taste. Perfect for a quick lunch or satisfying dinner, our East Village location offers an innovative Asian fusion experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Walk in and discover why Temakase is changing the sushi game, one delicious hand roll at a time. We also offer catering services to bring the Temakase experience to your next event.
Japanese restaurant specializing in handrolls & set menus amid minimalist surroundings.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 157 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 381-1456
Website: https://temakasenyc.com/temakasehandrollbar-2ndave?utm_source=google
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Reviews
Il Passaggio
Delicious, beautifully crafted dishes with great attention to detail. I ordered the Hungry Set and selected one of each: classic scallops, blue crab, salmon, and spicy tuna. I loved all of them! each had its own unique flavor and really highlighted the freshness of the ingredients. The staff were warm and kind, making us feel truly welcome.
… moreMerve
Hand rolls weren’t the best I’ve had, they are OK for a quick bite. I feel like it could’ve been more flavorful. Rice was a little dry. Their menu was also confusing at first, they have hand cut rolls online but in-person if you want to order them…it’s only for people ordering take out? Customer service could be better.
… moreNatalia Almeida
The hand rolls here are delicious! Amazing service too. I recommend getting a set so you can try the different hand rolls – the scallop one was absolutely amazing. The fish tastes so fresh, would honestly give a 10/10 for this restaurant.
… moreMichelle F.
Truly a gem! Amazing food and service. Would spend everyday here if I could.
… moreElla Brodskaya
Temakase on 28th Street is dangerously good.
Every hand roll was absolutely banging—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly wrapped. They just kept coming, each one better than the last. The crispy rice was also a standout—super crunchy and topped to perfection. The quality of the fish and the balance of textures made it one of the best hand roll bars I’ve been to in NYC. The ambiance is also super cute—intimate and modern without trying too hard. Highly recommend for a fun, delicious night out.
… moreEvery hand roll was absolutely banging—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly wrapped. They just kept coming, each one better than the last. The crispy rice was also a standout—super crunchy and topped to perfection. The quality of the fish and the balance of textures made it one of the best hand roll bars I’ve been to in NYC. The ambiance is also super cute—intimate and modern without trying too hard. Highly recommend for a fun, delicious night out.
Nate Cab
Temakase is a must-try and must-try-again place. Minimalist and cozy place with a unique eating experience. Our server, Michael, was really pleasant to us as well.
We got the Hangry Hand Roll Set. It was really satisfying and scrumptious. My favorite was the scallop hand roll.
… moreWe got the Hangry Hand Roll Set. It was really satisfying and scrumptious. My favorite was the scallop hand roll.
Lavi Lot
Very sweet waitstaff so on their behalf I’m offended that the place was not heated midday. It is also not comfortable for guests.
Rolls are smallish. Some better than others. Spicy scallop fantastic and the regular scallop was a bit cloying from the mayo. Wagyu not good and def not at twice the price. I enjoyed the rest of the rolls and the rice and seaweed were on point. Sake was lackluster.
… moreRolls are smallish. Some better than others. Spicy scallop fantastic and the regular scallop was a bit cloying from the mayo. Wagyu not good and def not at twice the price. I enjoyed the rest of the rolls and the rice and seaweed were on point. Sake was lackluster.
Tito
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.
… moreGreat 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.
lafvvn
This was my first time visiting after hearing from friends that the handroll sets here come with miso soup. When we first sat down, I noticed that the guests next to us had a cup of miso soup on their table, but we weren’t served any. My friend asked our server about it, and we were told that miso soup is only available during lunch.
About 30 minutes later, however, we saw guests seated at Bar 1 being served miso soup. When we asked about the difference, we were told that Bar 2 doesn’t receive miso soup because the counter is too small to fit the soup pot.
Later on, the server added another explanation — that both counters used to have miso soup, but the one at Bar 2 broke, so they stopped serving it there. At that point, the reasoning just became even more confusing. The explanations were inconsistent and didn’t really add up.
Bar 1 and Bar 2 are literally right next to each other. If the soup is available at Bar 1, it’s hard to understand why a staff member can’t simply bring soup from Bar 1 (or the kitchen) to guests seated at Bar 2.
What’s most frustrating is that every guest in the restaurant is paying the same price, yet half the room receives a complimentary item while the other half doesn’t simply based on which counter they’re seated at. That just feels incredibly unreasonable and poorly thought out.
It may seem like a small detail, but it reflects a lack of consistency in the overall experience. For a first visit, it was honestly a very disappointing impression — and the whole situation just felt pretty absurd.
… moreAbout 30 minutes later, however, we saw guests seated at Bar 1 being served miso soup. When we asked about the difference, we were told that Bar 2 doesn’t receive miso soup because the counter is too small to fit the soup pot.
Later on, the server added another explanation — that both counters used to have miso soup, but the one at Bar 2 broke, so they stopped serving it there. At that point, the reasoning just became even more confusing. The explanations were inconsistent and didn’t really add up.
Bar 1 and Bar 2 are literally right next to each other. If the soup is available at Bar 1, it’s hard to understand why a staff member can’t simply bring soup from Bar 1 (or the kitchen) to guests seated at Bar 2.
What’s most frustrating is that every guest in the restaurant is paying the same price, yet half the room receives a complimentary item while the other half doesn’t simply based on which counter they’re seated at. That just feels incredibly unreasonable and poorly thought out.
It may seem like a small detail, but it reflects a lack of consistency in the overall experience. For a first visit, it was honestly a very disappointing impression — and the whole situation just felt pretty absurd.
Alissa Monet
One of the best sushi spots I’ve been to in New York! The fish was incredibly fresh, and every piece was perfectly prepared. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, with a nice balance between traditional and modern vibes. Our server made sure we had everything we needed and gave great recommendations. He gave us one of the best sake we had which is Soto and I really enjoyed it with my hand roll. I’ll be coming back again to enjoy it.
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