My friend and I went here and were so lucky to have been seated right away. The restaurant itself…read moreis a little small but felt intimate. We ordered 3 rolls and 2 hand rolls and it was the perfect amount. The chefs #1 roll was our absolute favorite! Could not get enough of it. We also got the lemon and yuzu roll which were both very delicious as well. I would definitely come back here. The fish was fresh and service was great. Only downside was because it's in the middle of DTLA there's not a lot of parking on the street. However it's right across from Japanese village which is attached to a parking structure. Just be mindful you'll have to pay.

I adore this quaint spot in Little Tokyo! The interior is modest and cozy with very friendly and…read moreattentive service, some of the best service I've ever had. The Assorted Sashimi was fun for the two of us to each try 6 premium pieces. Everything tasted fresh and high quality with a different garnish accompanying each piece! The cucumber salad was refreshing and crunchy to munch on in between sushi bites. Their Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice surprised me with an arrangement of flavors and textures that went together magically. I would have gotten a second order if stomach space wasn't a concern. Next we had the Yellowtail Sashimi, which of course had sliced jalapeño on top. I don't care how many restaurants put that out, it's always fantastic. The only roll we got was the Cherry Blossom roll, I was intrigued by the menus indication that it didn't have rice. A large roll with 11 pieces came out that was 95% fish, the remaining 5% being bits of avocado and two sauces that paired exquisitely. It tasted excellent. Our server recommended their Kid Season sake which was exactly what I was looking for: filtered and semi sweet. Highly recommend!

Found this sushi spot last minute about 8 mins from Union Station. Street parking and parking lots…read morenearby are available. We tried the miso soup, spicy tuna crispy rice, the toro toast, one of the nigiri sets, and also the truffle eel. Quality of fish is surprisingly good! Toro toast I've never heard of and was excited to try. It's a no 1 hit in this restaurant. Love the caviar on top. There's a sauce on the toast which is on the creamier side, but it balances out well together. Spicy tuna crispy rice was massive and nice portion as an appetizer. It is thick and crispy. We used as an appetizer but def could be a meal. All nigiri's were so good. The fishes were amazing quality. This place is a hidden gem for-sure. Our server was great. Lunch special happy hours are a thing here until 3pm. We came in at 3:30 nice place to come w family and friends. Ambiance is lively and filled with good food and good vibes overall. Pretty packed and busy. I'll be coming back!

I liked it. I really liked the sushi--it was seriously amazing!…read more The service isn't bad either; I liked one of the girls there--she provided great service. The atmosphere is good too, though it was very crowded; still, we didn't have to wait long--just 5-10 minutes.

This long standing sushi spot in Little Tokyo is an LA institution. Years ago, my friends and I…read moreused to come here for birthdays, and the prices always felt relatively like a really good deal. The service seems to be always great in the vibe here feels upscale and casual enough at the same time. Most recently I came here when I was working in the area to get dinner. I ordered the sashimi dinner, which I feel is one of the best deals in the city based on price relative to the quality you get ($36 as of 7/2026). This comes with soup, rice, pickles, and sunomono (and tempura!). The combination of the sashimi you get is fresh and feels like a generous assortment. By no means can I call myself a sushi connoisseur, but I really like this place just provides a great meal and experience for someone with my knowledge and tastes. I'm a huge fan.

I've been here a couple times years ago and remember it being pretty good but not mindblowing. I…read morestill stand by that. The only thing is the sashimi lunch being $26 and coming with soup, pickles, tofu, and a good amount of sashimi and a bowl of rice is just suuuuch good value it just gets bonus points. Now if let's say a place charged me $40 I would be like omg not even worth, go somewhere else for this. But because it's $26 I just have to give grace and be grateful for affordable sushi in today's economy. There is a $2.50 charge for green tea which isn't too bad but just keep that in mind that it's not complimentary. Ok now for the sashimi lunch itself if I didn't factor in price I'd say it's just 3/5. It's very tuna heavy. Theres plain not-fatty tuna which I don't really like, then some slightly fatty pieces which are good. Some yellow tail... and then it's 2 kind of poke and then cooked items. The crab was so tiny so skinny I could barely taste it. Very forgettable. The poke was good but very sesame oil heavy and can feel greasy eating alone, the grilled salmon was whatever. There's sweet salty braised tuna (upper left corner) which I kind of ignore until the end and eat it with some rice. Just not my favorite in terms of flavor or texture. But again that's me being picky. If I paid more for this I'd be upset. But given the value it's an okay meal, factoring in the fact that is sashimi then it becomes a really affordable meal. Standalone sashimi is not at all the type of fish I prefer but it's not bad. I'm a maguro hater but that's on me. The other pieces were fine. The cooked stuff just not really my preference but eating it with rice was pretty good. Super full, filling meal, good portions. Affordable $26 good meal for what you get.

Absolutely delicious! First time trying this place and the service and quality of food was…read morepleasantly surprising. When we entered, we got seated right away with a very personable waitress who shared stories with us and made the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. We ordered the Sashimi Combo C, Gyoza, and White Fish Sashimi plate, all of which were a 5/5. Thank you so much!

Saw many good reviews on yelp so figured I decided take my family here to try for the first time…read more As soon as I walked in, first thing I immediately noticed was a stench inside the restaurant. It was definitely not what I've expected or ever experienced in a Japanese restaurant. We were quickly greeted by the staff and be seated by the wall. The upholstery of our seats were torn. The area where we were sitting was a bit too dark and could definitely add more lights for customers to see their menus. After giving a look at the menu, our server asked if we were ready. I said it's our first time so we need some time to look through the menu. She replied ok and left. We mainly ordered sushi items. Servers brought over each item one at a time. When I almost finished mine, my family is still waiting for theirs. You do see the staff walk by the tables constantly. However, I would hope the servers would ask how is everything and if we need anything else. Overall, sushi tastes fine. I probably won't be back given the experience that we had.

Service by Ester was wonderful! She helped cooking and introducing new friends to the chubby life!read more

Huge shout out to our server Troy! Food and service was excellent. 10/10 experience would come back…read moreagain!

fun atmosphere version of kaneyoshi. people are talkative, drinking, lively. dont get me wrong -…read morekaneyoshi can get like this too with the right people + sake but bar sawa it felt more like a regular versus kaneyoshi it's a hit/miss. food is pretty good, obviously for the price, you're not getting the same level of portions but if you need a quick omakase fix + fun night I recommend it.

3.5 stars. I've been here twice because I wanted to give it another try and see if my experience…read morewould be different the second time, but I walked away feeling pretty much the same, and my friend agreed. The atmosphere is great if you love intimate bar seating, the service is warm and cordial, and the drinks are very good. I also really liked the amount and variety of dishes served outside of the nigiri, so the meal felt substantial and well paced. The food itself was good and well executed, but for the price point, I was hoping for something more memorable or distinctive. A lot of the dishes and flavor profiles felt very familiar and similar to what I've had at many other more traditional omakase experiences. Nothing was bad by any means, but there wasn't a particular bite or flavor combination that surprised me or stayed with me afterward. The second time I came here, they had firefly squid (in season) which was a delight. If you're newer to sushi or omakase, I think this would be a great experience. But if you eat omakase frequently, there are other places around this price point that I think offer something a little more unique or memorable.

Friendly environment. Our server ms. Vivi was very helpful. Great food. Price is very economical.read more

Great night spot! Lexi went above and beyond with the service! She made the night enjoyable with…read moreher kind smile. Wish OC had a place like this

Probably the only really Japanese restaurant in LA…read more Sushi is fresh, staff is actually Japanese, menu is realistic to what Japanese cuisine is like and I've never had a bad meal. Their signature house made tofus are delightful and fresh, their sushi is sooo delicious, their cooked porks and beefs are lovely and even the salads are tasty! Also the staff is sweet and attentive, Is it slightly expensive? Yes, but when Japanese friends come into town, it's the only place in LA i can really recommend to them. Love it !

Very solid location in the heart of Little Tokyo. There is a Metro train stop literally across the…read morestreet, making it very convenient, in addition to offering validated parking. The tofu sampler was very solid in my opinion, which if you like a strong soy flavor, this appetizer is for you. I've never had tofu presented this way so it was a unique experience, although loosely reminds me of the Chinese version of tofu dessert but firmer. Fun to interact with the different salt adds too. The chirashi set bowl was also an excellent value for what you get. It definitely fills you up and the fish cuts are very nice. They even offer to fry your shrimp head to add to the experience. Also I think the service was great. There was clearly a new person in training so she may have messed up our tofu sampler presentation by perhaps pairing the wrong salt with the wrong tofu but the regular staff was quick to address. The newer member also charged us a beer by accident but that was corrected too.

This is my go-to sushi spot. I think they have the best quality in Little Tokyo. The sushi chefs…read moreare great, accommodating and funny. The place is small and they don't take reservations so you would have to wait but I would say it's worth it.

Really enjoyed this sushi spot! The fish was fresh and the sushi chefs really know what they're…read moredoing. Everything we had was delicious, but the unagi was definitely a standout -- so good! The place is on the smaller side and can feel a little tight, especially when it's busy, but the ambiance is nice and adds to the overall experience. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.