NORI
480-515-9777
21001 N. Tatum Blvd, Suite 48, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Sun-Thu, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. • Fri-Sat, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
4 out of 5 stars
It’s not unusual to find salmon on the menu of a Japanese restaurant, but Nori Sushi offers many options including grilled, stuffed into haemul pajeon (Korean pancake), baked with feta cheese or served as sushi with a jalapeno wasabi in a spicy salmon hand roll.
Chef-owner Hyunwook Lee offers a broad menu with Asian fusion dishes that will appeal to every appetite from traditional to adventurous. As one of our reviewers said, “Venture to the unusual…the standard fare is standard, but some of the more interesting items on the menu are where Nori makes itself known. Save room for desert, because they’re excellent.” Our group of six reviewers instantly agreed.
NORI SPECIALTY MAKI MENU
Nori Tempura Roll ($15):
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, asparagus, yamagobo and jalapeno inside deep fired paniko tempura. Served with sweet miso, sweet kabayaki and sriracha sauce.
Baked U10 Roll ($15):
Crabmix, avocado and cucumber inside u10 diver scallops baked with shitake mushroom, onion, creamy baked sauce, and sweet kabayaki sauce.
Poke Poki Roll ($14):
Crabmix, asparagus and cucumber inside ahi tuna poki mix, crumbled doritos with sliced avocado on top.
NORI MAKI SUSHI MENU
Rainbow Maki Roll ($14) Eel Avocado Maki Roll ($8)
Cucumber Maki Roll ($10) Spicy Tuna Maki Roll ($14)
California Maki Roll ($10)
NORI NiGIRI SUSHI MENU
Sea Bass Nigiri ($5) Yellowtail Nigiri ($5)
NORI SALAD MENU
Chinese Chicken Salad ($11):
Cooked shredded chicken breast with sweet sesame dressing. Several of our panel felt this dish was too plain and would order other more flavorful items.
NORI NOODLES MENU
JJAM-PONG ($13):
Rich seafood medley in a white broth with ramen noodles, assorted seafood and vegetables. This entrée was a favorite for several of our reviewers.
NORI TEMPURA MENU
Shrimp Tempura ($7):
Deep fried black tiger shrimp with tempura dipping sauce. The tempura was light and tasty, the shrimp perfectly cooked and the sauce was absolutely wonderful.
Vegetable Tempura ($6):
Mixed Julienne Fresh Vegetables w/Tempura Dipping Sauce. As with the shrimp, the Veg Tempura was lovely. Again, light and tasty, delicately cooked and served with a delicious sauce.
NORI HOT DISH MENU
BBQ Beef Short Rib “GALBI” ($12):
Sliced beef short rib marinated with house Korean BBQ sauce, served with Asian sweet mashed potatoes.
Nori Teriyaki ($12):
Fruity soy glazed house teriyaki salmon with Asian sweet mashed potato. Choice of chicken/ NY steak/ salmon.
Chicken Yakitori ($7):
Skewered chicken with green onion, brushed with sweet chili soy glaze.
NORI DESSERT MENU
Chocolate Lava Cake w/Lemon Sorbet ($7):
Hot fudge chocolate with fresh icy lemon sorbet. Our panel’s favorite dessert.
Green Tea Crème Brûlée ($5):
Traditional crème brûlée with green tea flavor. A great idea, but an average result.
Crispy Green Tea Waffle ($5):
Crispy sweet Belgian waffle with fresh fruits.
Tempura Ice Cream ($5):
Deep-fried ice cream with pound cake. Choice of vanilla or green tea.
Mochi Ice Cream ($5):
Japanese rice cake with mango ice cream. Choice of vanilla/chocolate/mango/green tea.
