Nori Izakaya 900 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305

"The ribeye yakitori was pretty good, tender and a good amount of sauce to pair it quite well. The chicken skin yakitori was very crispy and delicious, with just a tad too much sauce which made some pieces overly salty, but no biggie. The salmon tartar was just okay, with the yuzu sauce being very sour. I think if the amount of avocado being increased a bit, it would have helped equalize its sourness with the creaminess of the avocado. The three rolls lunch special is very fresh and had more ingredients than rice, just like the special dancing lobster roll which had so much lobster (as evident in the pictures)! The rock shrimp lunch bento was also just mediocre, potentially due to it being overly battered and pieces were combined together. Overall, we really loved the freshness and generosity of the fishes in their normal and special sushi rolls! The restaurant also looks very pretty with beautiful floral decorations and is incredibly spacious and clean. The staff were all very friendly and quick with their service, with pretty plates and utensils. Will definitely be back and I'm sure with a little adjustment, the quality of their food will only continue to enhance! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:"

"This location truly delighted me. The cuisine was actually excellent. Perfect not-too-saucy ramen! There are numerous item alternatives. Lunch special rolls were also tasty."

"What an amazing experience we had at Izakaya Nori Restaurant ! An amazing tranquil environment with a lot of natural light and beautiful ambiance filled with traditional Japanese cherry blossoms at the entrance and greenery decorations everywhere. The tables have very nice ornaments that truly give off the Japanese culture vibes. Now the food was incredible ! Started off with some edamame on the house ! (They serve it to us before we placed our order) We ordered the 3 roll special and I ordered the Tokyo Ice Tea. In the pictures you can see the drink looks refreshing and was actually very tasty. Please take notice of the presentation of the plates and why I want to give this place 6 stars! The Philadelphia, California, Boston, Salmon, Eel Avocado, and Shrimp rolls were all amazing! Ended the dinner with two Sapporo beers and gave a nice tip! Would come again and again and again!"

"Came on a Tuesday Night Party of 2 Restaurant was pretty empty which is nice because we got to enjoy and appreciate the interior. Interior: - Nicely lit - Air Conditioned - Well decorated. Modern with fresh look - Seating has ample space and tables are roomy - Pretty bar setup - Nice small touch, but they used pink Himalayan salt as the condiment which gave a nice feel (not that cheap table salt which I appreciate) - Sushi preparation and kitchen were hidden so you don't hear or see the prep Food: Nori Roll, Salmon Roll, Shrimp Fried Rice, Shrimp Tempura, Yakitori, Matcha Fried Ice Cream - Fish tasted FRESH. Tried Salmon, Tuna, and Yellowtail. Was not fishy at all. - Portions were big enough to fill an average person. - Rice had a smoky delicious flavor. Not salty at all - Shrimp Tempura was so delicious with great sauce - Presentation was clean and simple - Cost was affordable and reasonable Staff: - Greeted with a smile and a 'Welcome'/'Hello' - Waiter was extremely attentive and polite. - Used Tablets to take orders which is another nice modern touch - Noticed they had their kids there. Very quiet and didn't even notice they were there. Overall: Nori Izakaya is a lovely and clean sushi place that has a roomy and refreshing feel. The food is delicious, fresh, and well presented. The staff were pleasant and professional. Thank you for the hospitality. Will definitely be coming again. Note: My partner is a born and raised Manhattanite who has gone to many sushi places. I don't think I've seen their face light up over a Shrimp Tempura the way they did at Nori."

"The restaurant itself is very pretty, and feels very open and clean. I initially had ordered fried rice for delivery as I had a craving, and what I received was so good I had to come in person. My partner and I got rolls this time as well. The tempura are some of my favorite that I've had in a long time. The sushi was very fresh and satisfying. I also always love a good tempura ice cream for dessert. We couldn't recommend this place enough and look forward to coming back soon!"