Handroll Hawker Will Open on Polk Street September 29
The new Russian Hill spot brings Australian-style rolls to 2360 Polk Street starting this Sunday.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Japanese Food
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Russian Hill residents will soon have a new dining option when Handroll Hawker opens on September 29, 2026. The restaurant introduces an Australian-style hand roll concept to the block at 2360 Polk Street.
Why it matters
Owner Romi Trower is bringing a specific culinary influence to the city after studying traditional sushi rice techniques in Tokyo. The project, developed alongside consultants from Flour + Water Hospitality Group, aims to carve out a niche in the neighborhood dining scene.
The menu features nine distinct hand roll varieties, including two vegan options and a vegan miso soup. These offerings represent the full opening lineup available at the 2360 Polk Street location.
The players
Romi Trower
The restaurateur and culinary school graduate who developed the Handroll Hawker concept.
Tai Trinh
The professional manager leading the kitchen operations at the new restaurant.
Serge Gay Jr.
The artist who provided the original works featured in the restaurant design.
Flour + Water Hospitality Group
The local restaurant consulting team that assisted with the development of the business.
The details
Handroll Hawker will operate daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Managing the kitchen is Tai Trinh, while the space features commissioned artwork by Serge Gay Jr. The concept represents a fusion of traditional Tokyo training and Australian-style service models.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Handroll Hawker opens to the public.
Across the Bay
This opening follows the established pattern of professional restaurant development seen in recent city openings supported by the Flour + Water Hospitality Group model. It marks a departure from standard local sushi offerings by introducing the specific Australian-style hand roll format to the Russian Hill corridor.
Starting September 29, you can visit the new space on Polk Street between 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily. The menu is designed to cater to various dietary preferences with two vegan hand rolls and a vegan miso soup.
The takeaway
The opening of Handroll Hawker marks a new option for quick, specialized service in Russian Hill. Keep an eye on the shop at 2360 Polk Street to see how the Australian-style format resonates with the neighborhood lunch and dinner crowd.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Eater SF.
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