Hello Nori

**Hello Nori: A Hidden Gem in Brentwood**

I've had the pleasure of dining at Hello Nori in Brentwood multiple times, and each visit has left me thoroughly impressed. From the moment I step inside, the modern and friendly ambiance sets the tone for a delightful experience.

‍ **Itamae Tomoko**: The Heart and Soul of Hello Nori
Tomoko, the talented Itamae, is the true ambassador of this sushi haven. Her warm greetings and personal attention make me feel like a valued guest. When she takes over as my chef, it's a culinary journey like no other.

**The Four Hand Roll Set**: Irresistible and Unbeatable
I've tried various items on the menu, but the Four Hand Roll Set has me hooked. It's not just tasty--it's exceptional value for money. The combination of fresh seafood, warm rice, and crispy nori is a symphony of flavors.

**Ambiance and Music**: Almost Perfect
While the music can be a tad loud for conversation, the overall vibe is chic and inviting. Hello Nori strikes the right balance between modern aesthetics and a friendly atmosphere.

**Verdict**: Hello Nori is my go-to spot for hand rolls, thanks to Tomoko's warm hospitality and that unbeatable Four Hand Roll Set. Don't miss out!

Don't think this needs any introduction but they now have a spot at Brentwood! Always a great spot for some fresh hand rolls. I love the truffle lobster but the special ikura was my favourite this meal.

Watch out for the slippery floors though - I almost slipped on the way in.

Hello Nori is a good restaurant in Brentwood area with a bar seating around an open kitchen. Good place to visit and their menu has few options. I wish there were more options to choose though.

I did like the experience and I did like their service. They were super friendly and well knowledgeable about their menu. My favourite food was their sashimi. They were really fresh and yummy.

I wish this restaurant was more high end as they mentioned on their website. Their lobster roll I was expecting to have more elevated flavour.

I hope when I'll come back, their sushi will have more flavours. But they are on the right track.

We had the day off so fiance and I checked out this new location for lunch yesterday. This was his first time ever and I've been to the Robson location once.

We both opted for the Bite of Burnaby menu. For $35 each, we each got a Miso Soup, 4 hand rolls: Tamago, Toro, Snow Crab, and Truffle Lobster, two mochi ice creams, and an Ebi Oshi or Salmon Oshi (we chose one of each).

We very much enjoyed our meal. The hand rolls were delicious, with both our favourites being the Truffle Lobster hand roll (of the 4). Both the Salmon and Ebi Oshi were so good. And the mochi ice cream was a nice way to end the meal. Flavours we got were vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and mango (they were out of matcha). I loved the mango and his fave was the strawberry.

Service and staff were great. It was very well organized and efficient. We will definitely be back!

I have been waiting for ages for the West Vancouver location to open (I'm located in North Vancouver), so my family decided to order from the Brentwood location for my Birthday. Pick up time was quoted perfectly and it was ready when we arrived. The anticipation was so high, especially after we opened the sturdy, aesthetic packaging. The aburi was tasty, as most aburi is, but I was some what let down by the maki sushi. Overall, things were yummy and textures were good, I just feel that the "hype" and cost did not match the quality. Based off of social media too, the filling was minimal and lack lustre. Although nothing was fishy, something like the truffle lobster roll should have really packed a punch!

I look forward to trying it out again in person, I hope it lives up to it all!

Met up with a friend after work, interesting concept, looks as if it's a higher end restaurant, yet the portion of food, speed of service, and the fact that you pay at the front feels like fast food.

Taste 1/1*
Everything tasted fresh and well balanced

Value 0/1*
As mentioned, small portions, had to grab another meal after

Cleanliness 1/1*
Spotless

Service 1/1*
Fast, friendly and attentive

Overall/Revisit 0/1*
Many other places I'd personally prefer over this, whether if it's higher end or budget sushi

Paying for Reno? -1/-1*
Yes
Above and beyond? 0/+1*
No

Stopped by for bite of Burnaby and had a great meal at hello nori! It was fun watching the chef prepare the hand rolls. The toro hand roll was definitely my favorite. The salmon aburi were also awesome. Everything was prepared well and at a good pace. Definitely not a place to loiter and hang out too long due to the limited seating.

Came here on their grand opening day to finally try out their hand rolls for the very first time. The restaurant was beautifully decorated with bar seatings for everyone so that the chefs can make the handroll right in front of you and hand it to you as soon as it made for ultimate freshness. Before ordering they also offer you a small little tablet when soaked turns into a towel to clean your hands before you eat. Very thoughtful touch. I ordered a few rolls to try a few from the set menu and added a few additional. The truffle lobster and toro was amongst my favorites! And I really enjoyed how the seaweed was super crispy. A fun experience!

We had dinner here before our event. For the two of us, the bill came to $100. We each ordered the 5-hand roll set, miso soup, and shared the Ebi and Salmon Aburi sushi.

My favorite was the yellow tail and truffle lobster. The hand roll was served one after another at a good pace. All sushi was served in warm rice and the nori was crisp. The miso soup was very good and the Aburi sushi was so delicious. I would prefer to order more Aburi if I come back again. We were a little disappointed that the Yuzu Radler was sold out and would have loved to try it.

Overall, food and service were 4 stars. The restaurant was nice and modern. This is definitely a place to eat and dash since you are sitting at the bar and it is not really comfortable seating.

Review Rating:
1 - Poor, 2 - OK, 3 - Good, 4 - Very Good, 5 - Excellent

Came here for their Bite of Burnaby, and definitely a solid meal! Heads up, they don't do reservations, and they also don't text when your table is ready, so you have to go back to check where you are in line. Their food is quite solid, and the ingredients are obviously quite fresh. The miso soup was delicious and piping hot, which is the best temperature for soup. The aburi were both quite good and flavourful, but the ebi was thin. The hand rolls were all consistent, with such nice nori and perfectly cooked rice. The tamago was as good as you'd expect it to be. The toro was a little fishier, and though it was soft, I wasn't overly impressed. The snow crab and truffle lobster were both really delicious with lots of flavour and the perfect texture. The truffle was stronger than I expected; I had no doubts about what I was eating! We ended up ordering a king salmon and a Hokkaido scallop roll as well. The salmon was soft but didn't have much flavour. The scallop was a little better, again great quality seafood just left a little something to be desired in the flavour department. We finished off the night with the mochi ice cream, which were soft and a perfect mochi texture in my opinion, but the ices cream was a little icy. No big deal. We had a couple cocktails, the lychee berry one and the sakura blossom one, I forget their names now but both were light and sweet. Service was good, the way that the restaurant is set up in a U-shape ensures you're well taken care of. It's a unique concept, and tries to cultivate a sense of community, I think. I liked it for the most part, but I did find that the settings were a little more cramped, and the seats were small. I was never uncomfortable, though. Overall, a really pleasant dinner with good quality food. For the two of us, our bill came to about $135 after tax and tip.