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    Crystal K.

    Located in a Sawtelle, a bit on the edge of all the restaurants. It's on Sawtelle Blvd & La Grange. It's more of a fast causal or takeout spot and there's limited seating with about eight stools. My friend and I both got the bento which comes with a roll of your choice, little bit of salad salad, edamame, shishito peppers, kaarage chicken, and Japanese mashed potatoes. Decently priced and fair portions, especially if you want a little bit of it all. They have a variety of roll selections, I tried the lemon salmon roll which was fresh and yummy. We also got one order of the crispy tuna rice which was tasty. The staff are quite friendly and our food came out fairly quickly! There is small parking lot in the back which is convenient but if not there's also street meter parking options.

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    Shannon F.

    Yummy karaage chicken at this quick little kiosk-style ordering menu. Crunch factor was okay- not the most crispy but satisfying and very quick service for a great snack

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    Christine B.

    I have been wanting to try this spot out since I noticed it last year. I would pass by and it would smell so good. I ordered two items, the crispy rice and the baked salmon. While I was waiting, I would check the window for pick up to see if it was ready. I saw someone there, but he wasn't acknowledging me. So, after probably 10 to 15 minutes, I said, "excuse me." He wouldn't even look up to acknowledge me. I said it again, "excuse me" and still not saying a word or even looking at me. Just packing up the box which I believe was my order. He finished packing the box and then gave it to me and I asked if both were in there since it was only one box he said yes, and then that was it. It was the strangest Customer Service that I've ever experienced not to even acknowledge the customer when they were trying to ask a question. Just simply ignored. I'm not sure if they were having a bad day or if that's how he normally treats customers. I brought the food home had a couple bites. It was OK.

    Daruma Bento with Albacore Tataki roll
    Jessica I.

    This place is located on Sawtelle boulevard and I think is a MUCH better spot than any other sushi spot on this busy street. It's also a great alternative to Nijiya if you want something a bit fresher for not too much of a price difference. Sushi was made fresh (so be prepared for a 15ish minute wait). Karaage was flavorful and juicy. The bento had so much: roll, karaage, salad, edamame, shishito peppers, and Japanese mashed potatoes. My albacore bento was $18, and our snow crab bento was $15. This is a fast casual spot. There is about 8 seats outside.

    Spicy tuna roll, chicken karaage, potato salad, very small salad and edamame....all yummy
    Princess Pineapple N.

    Just discovered this gem, so happy I decided to have lunch here. Cute little take out spot but you can also sit outside too. I ordered Daruma bento box with spicy tuna roll. To go box was cute and food was good!

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    Kevin W.

    A new venture by the owners of Anzu and Menya Tigre, this spot specializes in sushi roll bentos. It's in the same spot that Anzu was (I believe Anzu is currently operating out of Menya Tigre), which is a little takeout window and two counters and chairs on a corner next to Sawtelle. You order off a tablet, and they bring your order out to you after it's done. I opted the spicy tuna roll bento, which comes with 8 pieces of the roll, potato salad, a piece of tamago, edamame, some karaage, and a bit of salad. The first thing I must say is, the sushi roll is pretty packed with the actual tuna. I was surprised when I picked one up and it was actually a big layer of tuna instead of a bit of tuna surrounded by veggies. It's very high quality too, definitely one of the better rolls I've had. In fact, everything in the bento was just very high quality, especially the karaage (of course, thanks Anzu) and the potato salad was also delicious. At $14, it's hard to beat this in terms of quality for price. Solid spot for a quick casual lunch, dine-in or to go.

    lemon salmon roll (I forgot its name), the onions give the fish a nice kick and freshness to it!
    Robin Y.

    TBH, it's some of the best sushi you can get for its price in Sawtelle. I've eaten here several times since they first opened, but I keep forgetting to take photos for a review because I want to eat !! Highly recommend their rolls, but their other options like karaage or the poke bowl are delicious. Everything seems to be made with great care.

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    - Victor -.

    Fantastic food, super quick turnaround, service was prompt, it is a to-go place but they do have outdoor seating.

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    Demis C.

    I was looking for a quick and delicious spot for my work break. Tried this bento and sushi roll spot for lunch. The spot is at the old Anzu location in Sawtelle. I ordered the spicy tuna roll bento box, which came with edamame, spicy mashed potatoes, shishito peppers, chicken karaage, and salad. While the portions for the sides were on the smaller side, the roll itself had 8 pieces and was delicious. Everything was packed with flavor, the shishito peppers had a nice kick and great taste, the chicken karaage was juicy and well-seasoned, and the roll was fresh and satisfying. You can definitely tell they use quality ingredients. I ate my meal in their cozy patio area. A great spot for a flavorful and well-balanced meal.

    Bento box w/ baked salmon roll, egg omelette, edamame, salad, ginger+wasabi, peppers, potato salad, Karaage chicken
    Karen L.

    The food was sooo good and service was very friendly! We ordered the bento box, crispy rice w/ spicy tuna, and the poke bowl + peach oolong tea and everything was delicious!! Pretty sure they're a new small business so definitely coming back to try something else :) Good prices too!

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    Delicious food, loved the salmon lemon roll and the crispy rice dish. Quick service. Cute sitting area outside. Easy to order!

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