Many Americans would say they would tip an average of 20% for a sit-down meal at a restaurant. Many others would say tipping culture in the U.S. is pretty out of control. But what if we told you you can have a sit-down meal without having to leave a tip before departing–and no, you don’t have to hop on a flight out of the country to do so.
Temakase Hand Roll Bar recently opened in NoMad, and they’re deviating from the NYC dining industry norm by enforcing a no-tipping policy.
Now before you come at us, no, they’re not the only restaurant in NYC with this policy–Ichiran also doesn’t expect diners to tip, along with spots like Sugarfish and Kazu Nori–but with so few of these restaurants in NYC, and Temakase Hand Roll Bar being the most recent one, it’s understandable to get excited.
And let’s be clear: their no-tipping policy is certainly not the only reason you’ll love this place.
Temakase Hand Roll Bar is the premier destination for exquisite hand rolls. They opened their first location in the East Village back in 2020 and have been captivating New Yorkers with their culinary excellence and innovative hand rolls ever since.
Everything you’ve come to know and love from their East Village location will be carried through their NoMad space, along with an expanded menu that includes signature hand rolls and new seasonal offerings.
They offer their hand roll sets in either classic or spicy versions at no additional cost. A la carte rolls include tuna, blue crab, sweet chili rock shrimp, chopped eel avocado, teriyaki tofu, and Japanese pumpkin, among others. You can also order the rolls in sets, and beyond the hand rolls they also offer “highly addictive” crispy rice.
Temakase takes pride in crafting unique flavors that surprise and delight, infusing every hand roll with an omakase touch. That’s to say regardless of which you choose to indulge in you can count on a compelling experience for your tastebuds.
In addition to the bites, the restaurant will also offer a wide selection of draft beers and Sake to open with.
As for where you’ll be eating, you’ll be seated at an intimate 24-seat hand roll bar with a front-row seat to watch as your food is prepared by chefs in the restaurant’s open kitchen. The 1,400-square-foot space is simply designed; a conscious decision to mirror the simplicity of their hand rolls’ construction.
Liron Michaeli, founder of Temakase Hand Roll Bar, stated:
We are excited to share our new menu and location with both our loyal customers and new. The surge in hand roll bars worldwide represents the evolution of Omakase, making high-quality sushi more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience. We’re thrilled to be at the forefront of this movement. We look forward to upholding our tradition of excellence and innovation in this vibrant neighborhood.
Learn more and view their full menu online here.
📍 32 West 28th Street