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KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar - Downtown LA
SushiHandrollsNozawaDTLAFast CasualEdomae Nori
The DTLA flagship of Kazunori Nozawa's handroll bar concept — premium-nori handrolls in the Edomae tradition at the original KazuNori location.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Arts District
- Since
- 2014
- Owner
- Kazunori Nozawa / Sushi Nozawa LLC
Plate № 01
About
KazuNori opened its DTLA Historic Core location in 2014, the original KazuNori handroll bar founded by Kazunori Nozawa. The concept serves only handrolls and cut rolls, reflecting Nozawa's strict Edomae philosophy in a fast-casual format accessible to a downtown lunch crowd.
Neighborhood & visiting
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar - Downtown LA sits in Arts District, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Original KazuNori location (2014) — Nozawa's Edomae handroll concept
- Premium nori, warm rice, no California rolls
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Frequently asked
About KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar - Downtown LA
- Is KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar - Downtown LA an authentic sushi restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar - Downtown LA is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar - Downtown LA located?
- KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar - Downtown LA is located at 421 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA, Los Angeles, USA in the Arts District neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar - Downtown LA?
- KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar - Downtown LA does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar - Downtown LA?
- KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar - Downtown LA sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Los Angeles.
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