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Urbane restaurant with an open kitchen specializing in gourmet Korean hand rolls.
What to order: Egg and Caviar · Spicy Tuna · A5 WagyuFrom Google Maps reviews.
Just how good can hand rolls be? Turns out it can be pretty darn good. This restaurant exceeded my expectations by a wide margin. The appetizers were amazing, the caviar and eggs and the morel both were full of umami. The hand rolls each had a unique flavor and very picturesque. The dessert and cocktails were also great. The only letdown is the supplement dish Tuna y Tuna which tasted fishy and did not pair well with the sauce. Overall a very enjoyable Michelin star meal and I would definitely r
Mari was such an incredible experience. It was my first omakase, and having that first experience at a Michelin starred restaurant while celebrating my husband’s birthday made it even more special. From the moment we arrived, everything felt thoughtful and elevated. At first, I honestly wasn’t sure I would leave full because of the portion sizes, but course after course kept coming out and I was genuinely surprised by how satisfying the meal was. Every dish felt like its own little surprise, wi
Mari is a creative and well-executed Korean handroll omakase, and at its price point, it punches above its weight for a Michelin-starred experience. The handrolls are inventive, with each one showcasing bright, fruity, and aromatic flavor profiles. The desserts were a genuine highlight: the traditional Korean potato ball was charming and nostalgic, and the lemon ice cream was a refreshing close to the meal. Service was polished and attentive throughout. That said, my one honest reservation: the
From the Oct 9, 2024 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.