Azai Hand Roll

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The Grove must pump something into the air (besides fake snow during the holidays) because whenever we leave Rick Caruso land, we crave handrolls. Luckily, Azai isn’t far. The small, sparsely decorated bar on West 3rd is rarely full, making it a reliable walk-in option after overspending at Nordstrom. The menu features 14 temaki with standard filings like spicy tuna to shrimp tempura, none of which are available as a set—so prepare to order them one by one. These aren’t rolls to cross town for, but if you’re craving some blue crab in a serene setting, Azai gets the job done.

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