Hatsuyuki Handroll Bar sits in a Fort Worth strip mall serving handrolls that earned the #11 spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in Texas.
The 25-seat horseshoe-shaped sushi bar operates with no reservations creating lines that form well before opening with waits stretching past two hours on weekends.
Chef Jun Mo Yeon opened Fort Worth’s first restaurant specializing in temaki where crispy nori, warm rice, and fresh fish come together without saucy bells and whistles.
What Makes Hatsuyuki Handroll Bar Special
The daily specials posted on Instagram stories every morning showcase exotic fish that changes based on what arrives fresh from Japan.
The horseshoe-shaped bar creates intimate experiences where sushi chefs work inches away serving one piece at a time.
The Jiro Dreams of Sushi approach means your first bite arrives within five minutes of ordering with meals lasting 15 to 45 minutes.
The Story Behind the Restaurant
Chef Jun Mo Yeon from Seoul previously owned Daan Sushi Asian Bistro & Bar in Grapevine before opening Hatsuyuki in summer 2018.
The name reflects the concept of creating simple presentations with simple fresh flavors where fish quality matters more than elaborate preparations.
The restaurant spent its early days as a hidden gem until Yeon broadened the menu with daily and weekly specials featuring exotic fish creating buzz among Fort Worth’s sushi enthusiasts.
Food Highlights
- Handroll Combo Sets – The 3-5 piece combos arrive with crispy seaweed twisted into cylindrical shapes filled with warm rice and fresh fish creating the signature offering. 🍣
- Daily Specials Board – The rotating selection features firefly squid fatty tuna medium tuna fatty salmon and exotic fish displayed on the chalkboard changing every day. 🐟
- Salmon Belly – The melt-in-your-mouth preparation showcases the fattier cut with rich flavor that keeps regulars ordering it weekly. 🍱
- Chu Toro – The medium fatty tuna delivers exceptional flavor and texture proving the chef sources premium cuts that rival Hawaii and Japan. 🐠
- Uni Premium – The sea urchin served with quail egg and salmon roe creates the ultimate luxury bite for adventurous eaters. 🥚
- Salmon Sashimi with Truffle Ponzu – The specialty dish combines fresh salmon with aromatic truffle and tangy ponzu creating one of the signature preparations. 🍋
Atmosphere
The 907 Foch St location in the strip mall hides a zen-like interior with 25 bar seats arranged in a horseshoe around the open kitchen.
The small space with no dining tables creates lines outside during peak times with locals torn about sharing the spot on social media.
The open-concept layout lets you watch skilled chefs prepare each order right in front of you with theatrical presentation.
Bottom Line
Hatsuyuki Handroll Bar serves Seoul-born Chef Jun Mo Yeon’s handrolls following authentic Japanese techniques where daily specials and crispy nori earned #11 on Yelp’s Top 100 Texas Restaurants.
The salmon belly chu toro and uni premium prove this strip mall operation sources fish quality that rivals what diners experienced in Hawaii and Japan.
Since opening in 2018 as Fort Worth’s first temaki specialist Visit Fort Worth has called this “unexpected dining” experience “definitely worth the wait” with simple presentations creating intimate one-on-one time with sushi chefs. 🌟
Address: Hatsuyuki Handroll Bar, 907 Foch St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: (817) 720-5330
Hours: Mon: Closed | Tue-Thu: 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM | Fri-Sat: 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10:30 PM | Sun: 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Features: No reservations | First-come first-served | #11 Yelp Top 100 Texas | 25 seats only | Daily specials | Fresh wasabi
Links: Yelp | Menu | Visit Fort Worth | Fort Worth Magazine | TripAdvisor