sushi roll
noun
plural sushi rolls
: a Japanese dish typically consisting of a sheet of nori that is covered with vinegar-dressed rice along with raw seafood and/or vegetables, rolled into a tube shape, and usually sliced into bite-sized pieces : maki
The average cost of a sushi roll—typically cut into eight pieces—in the Los Angeles area is between $8 and $10.—
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There are salads and a couple of sushi rolls, too, in addition to a burger and French dip.
—Connie Ogle
updated May 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The menu spotlights locally sourced Japanese dishes—the nigiri and the sushi rolls are excellent—as well as sake and a solid selection of Japanese whiskey.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Kai is also set to offer a special lunch menu featuring sandwiches from $13 to $15, rice bowls from $16 to $19 and bento boxes starting at $15, the latter of which come with miso soup, the choice of one sushi roll and the choice of two sides.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Ian Hunnicutt was in line at the grocery store in Manhattan, southwest of Chicago, one Monday evening last October, picking up frozen pizza and sushi rolls for dinner for his 13-year-old twin boys, when his wife called.
—Justin Mayo, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Shiki Seafood has a location in Temple City, which features a sprawling buffet of sashimi, sushi rolls, crab legs, shellfish, hot entrees, desserts and a chocolate fountain, among other offerings typical of large-format seafood buffets.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
There’s a variety of classic sushi rolls like Philadelphia rolls or specialties like the Jayhawk roll (cream cheese, avocado, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna) as well as sashimi (individual pieces of fish served with ginger, soy sauce and wasabi).
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
This Asian fusion eatery’s happy hour menu provides eight different sushi rolls for $9 each, such as yellowtail, salmon and albacore.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
More than 100 menu items are offered, including 30 types of nigiri, 30 hand rolls (wrapped in seaweed or soy paper) and 22 sushi rolls.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Connie Ogle
updated May 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The menu spotlights locally sourced Japanese dishes—the nigiri and the sushi rolls are excellent—as well as sake and a solid selection of Japanese whiskey.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Kai is also set to offer a special lunch menu featuring sandwiches from $13 to $15, rice bowls from $16 to $19 and bento boxes starting at $15, the latter of which come with miso soup, the choice of one sushi roll and the choice of two sides.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Ian Hunnicutt was in line at the grocery store in Manhattan, southwest of Chicago, one Monday evening last October, picking up frozen pizza and sushi rolls for dinner for his 13-year-old twin boys, when his wife called.
—Justin Mayo, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Shiki Seafood has a location in Temple City, which features a sprawling buffet of sashimi, sushi rolls, crab legs, shellfish, hot entrees, desserts and a chocolate fountain, among other offerings typical of large-format seafood buffets.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
There’s a variety of classic sushi rolls like Philadelphia rolls or specialties like the Jayhawk roll (cream cheese, avocado, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna) as well as sashimi (individual pieces of fish served with ginger, soy sauce and wasabi).
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
This Asian fusion eatery’s happy hour menu provides eight different sushi rolls for $9 each, such as yellowtail, salmon and albacore.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
More than 100 menu items are offered, including 30 types of nigiri, 30 hand rolls (wrapped in seaweed or soy paper) and 22 sushi rolls.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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