CHESTNUT HILL, MA (August 2025) – Lab 13 Handroll Bar is now open at Chestnut Hill Square. Lab 13 Handroll Bar is a specialty omakase-style hand roll concept that blends high-quality ingredients and bold flavors with the convenience of a service-focused sushi bar.
Lab 13 offers freshly made, chef-curated hand rolls crafted in front of guests, seamlessly merging traditional Japanese techniques with innovative flavor pairings. The open sushi bar fosters an interactive and engaging dining experience, allowing guests to enjoy premium, made-to-order hand rolls in a casual setting—without sacrificing quality or authenticity.
“Lab 13 is dedicated to bringing a unique way of enjoying hand rolls to our customers. We think that eating one of our just-made hand rolls, with its crispy nori, 3 vinegar warm rice, and delectable ingredients, will redefine our guests’ sushi experience,” explains TJ Zhang, Owner of Lab 13 Handroll Bar.
It is not commonly understood that sushi is not actually a fish dish, but a rice dish. The rice must be specially prepared to complement the fish — and not the other way around. Combining the essence of rice and the freshest fish in a handroll to eat is exceptionally special and worthy of its own restaurant — so Lab 13 Handroll Bar was created. The eatery’s commitment to quality is absolute – serving only the freshest fish, along with premium seaweed, house made sauces, and their signature 3 vinegar warm sauce.
“We are excited to welcome Lab 13 Handroll Bar to Chestnut Hill Square. Their unique hand roll concept is a fantastic addition to our dining options, and our guests are sure to love this one-of-a-kind experience,” says Rebekah Macchia, Marketing Director for Chestnut Hill Square.
Chestnut Hill Square
Chestnut Hill Square is an exciting lifestyle destination on Route 9 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts that features popular shops such as Massachusetts’ first Serena & Lily, Anthropologie/BHLDN, Free People, Athleta, and more. Dining selections include Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, sweetgreen, Starbucks, CAVA and Lab 13 Handroll Bar. Wegmans and Wegmans Wine, Liquor & Beer provide customers with the area’s best grocery shopping, while Equinox, Precision Running Lab by Equinox, SoulCycle, Glowbar and Lunette Optic offer sought-after fitness and health options. Chestnut Hill Square’s Medical Office Building includes Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare-Chestnut Hill, Beth Israel Lahey Health Urgent Care and eight medical offices. Chestnut Hill Square is a New England Development shopping destination. For more information, visit ChestnutHillSquare.com.
New England Development
For over 50 years, New England Development has taken a creative, entrepreneurial approach to real estate development and management, delivering and sustaining successful projects across a wide range of property types. The company’s national portfolio includes mixed-use developments that combine retail, residential, office, lab and hotel use, outlet centers, high-end and street-front retail, airport retail, hotels, golf courses, restaurants, and marinas. New England Development’s diverse portfolio includes CambridgeSide in Cambridge, MA, Allston Yards in Allston, MA, Chestnut Hill Square in Chestnut Hill, MA, Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona, IA, Clarksburg Premium Outlets in Clarksburg, MD, Newburyport Development and White Elephant Resorts, among others. For more information, visit NEDevelopment.com.
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