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    Hama Sushi

    3.7 (626 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Ramen
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    HAMA SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Claudia T.

    I made a reservation for 5:30 pm last Saturday. Although the restaurant was still empty, the hostess gave us the worst table in the restaurant. I nicely asked her to get me a better table, but she denied me the opportunity to sit at the other available tables (for two) that were in the Main room. Because of her lack of goodwill, I decided to tell her to get me the table in the Sushi room, because my reservation was for there. She didn't believe, so I had to show her the screenshot from my cellphone to prove it. I go to this restaurant since 2004 when I first lived in Venice. I know the owner Esther since then. The 3 stars I am giving are not for the food or for the way this wonderful lady runs her business, but I find important that she's aware of how some employees can suddenly turn her business into a bad experience, like the one I had that night.

    Happy hour spicy tuna hand roll
    Tony S.

    So things have really evolved here over the last 8 years since my first review. There have been major makeovers and changes, including a hidden patio area outside that can be rented for private functions. The walls are modern and sharp, whilst still paying homage to old Venice with gorgeous photos of yesteryear. The menu has had a few changes as well, some that I don't love (the green devil roll used to be my favorite, but they use such little chili oil now I rarely order it; and they no longer have my favorite wakame salad), but some welcomed new ones (oooo that one ramen bowl!). I now find my self here, if not every week, then every other week. Love it!

    Happy Hour July 2024
    Mallory B.

    Patio is mostly indoor with an open roof, it's a fun ambiance. Great place to grab a Japanese beer and some small bites off of their happy hour menu.

    Tonkotsu Ramen Miso Soup Cucumber Roll Shrimp Shumai Dumplings Spicy Crunchy Crab Roll
    Em S.

    Service was great! We sat at the sushi bar and they were very attentive and super nice. I was looking for a place to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and this place did not disappoint!! I'm not a sushi fan myself but I even liked the cucumber roll. My boyfriend enjoyed his crunchy crab roll. Highly recommend!

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    Nik F.

    Still my favorite local spot. The beauty of this institution and Venice staple is that it is family, friendly, as well as a great place to watch sports and get your party on. Hey, be sure to say hello to Logan the GM. He is always down to accommodate, meet new guest, and hang out with us locals. He has reinvented a few things on the menu and always has a great attitude. If you're lucky, Esther will be there. She is a strong woman who watches over her product. A personal mentor and inspiration for me and a gem of a friend to all. Everyone there is quality. Naoko, Steph and Marg to name a few. Enjoy.

    Baby Blue Roll
    Reagan V.

    Everybody must try this place, it's amazing. The service is wonderful, the sushi is incredibly fresh and delicious, and the overall experience was 10/10. My personal fav was the Baby Blue roll, but each specialty roll was super unique and tasty. This is definitely the place to go when you're in the mood to splurge and celebrate. So good!

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    Thank you for your review! We hope to be able to serve you again!

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    4 months ago

    It's exactly what you want your neighborhood sushi place to be. Solid, quirky, and reliable.

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    5 months ago

    Great food. Fresh fish. Delicious & imaginative rolls. Excellent! Located in Venice near the boardwalk. Parking lot nearby.

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    Thank you Katherine for your review!

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    7 months ago

    longtime, family-owned and -operated venice beach stalwart. the handrolls keep the regulars returning year after year.

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    11 months ago

    Found 2 big black hairs in my sushi roll--absolutely disgusting, never eating there again. (85 characters)

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    Pretty darn good! Easy to get into and the staff was very friendly. We will definitely be back!

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    Ask the Community - Hama Sushi

    When is the happy hour? :-)

    Happy Hour is available Monday through Sat 5-7pm at the Patio Bar!

    Are happy hour prices available for take out orders?

    Hi Jolie! The Happy Hour menu is for dine in guests only and not available on the takeout or delivery menu.

    Can you buy wine by the glass?

    Hello! Yes, diners can purchase wine by the glass.

    Do you have happy hours everyday ? And if you have it is it include for all type of foods?

    Happy Hour is available Mon-Sat 5-7pm on the patio bar

    Do they still have a happy hour?

    Always have! Happy Hour is available Monday through Saturday 5-7pm at the patio bar

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    HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Palms - Spicy Miso Ramen

    HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Palms

    4.6(155 reviews)
    3.5 miPalms
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    Hinodeya is in the shopping center across from Trader Joe's so there is plenty of parking. Came…read morehere for lunch after yoga and it was such a nice easy casual spot. Service was super sweet and took care of us so well. We ordered the crispy chicken karaage, spicy miso ramen, and an unsweetened green tea. The karaage was aggressively crispy, almost more crunch than chicken, but still good with the mayo sauce. The real highlight was the ramen. The broth was so rich and comforting with the option to add more spice powder and crispy garlic. Left full, warm, and happy

    Just got back from a trip to Japan and really wanted a taste of what I had overseas so stopped into…read moreHinodeya for that. Overall, it was a good experience however the Ramen itself wasn't as flavorful as some others that I've had and I felt the noodles were a bit too chewy. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered came out pretty fast. There is a large free parking lot attached in back so parking was really easy. Inside is pretty small so there may be a wait if it's crowded but also many people seem to get to go orders. For this visit, I chose the Spicy Miso Soup Butter Corn and added a side of beef, which I enjoyed. Ramen is always a comfort meal to me so it did hit the spot on a cold night. It was a nice dinner and I would recommend however it is not my favorite ramen in Los Angeles.

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    HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Palms - Seating area

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    JINYA Ramen Bar - Santa Monica - Tonkotsu Spicy

    JINYA Ramen Bar - Santa Monica

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I have been here twice, and this place is seriously good…read more My first visit was fantastic. We were on a girls' weekend in L.A. and spent the day touring my daughter's friend around all the famous landmarks the city has to offer. After driving out to the Santa Monica Pier, we had worked up a serious appetite. A quick Yelp search led us to this ramen restaurant, and we whipped the car around and made a beeline straight for it. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and seated on the patio. We were hoping for seats near the fire pit, but those are definitely a hot commodity and fill up fast. Our server was quick, friendly, and helpful with menu suggestions. I ordered the Spicy Vegan Creamy Ramen. The menu offers a wide variety of options, and I was really impressed with how accommodating they are for meatless diners. They have several vegetarian and vegan choices, and most dishes can be modified for most dietary preferences. Our food came out quickly, piping hot, and beautifully presented. One bite of my ramen and I was instantly in heaven. It was so good that I finished the entire bowl in record time. I would have ordered a second one, but I was completely full. I honestly feel like I could eat this every day of my life and never get tired of it. Our server kept our glasses full and checked on us regularly. The service was top-notch and made a relaxing end to a long day of sightseeing. It truly was an awesome experience. On my second visit, I was in town with my family, and I told them we were not leaving L.A. without eating here first. We came on a Saturday, and the restaurant was pretty packed. We waited about 15 minutes for a table, and to my surprise, we scored the fire pit seats I had wanted so badly the first time. Sitting next to the fire, feeling the warmth and watching the flames dance in the evening air, made the experience even more special. The second visit was just as great as the first. Great service, a relaxing atmosphere, and incredible food from start to finish. I truly enjoyed every minute of it. What more could you ask for? I highly recommend Jinya Ramen Bar. Trust me, it is absolutely worth it.

    First time trying JINYA! When visiting this location, expect to find street parking. It wasn't that…read morehard to find parking but maybe because it was Super Bowl Sunday? We were lucky to find a metered parking that already had money in it, yay! There are a bunch of eateries on this street as well. It's a small restaurant inside, but more space outside. Not that busy at all, there were only 2 other parties dining at the same time as us during prime dinner time. I saw they were running a Demon Slayer promotion and I wanted the free spoon haha. So I ordered the Tokyo Yatai Ramen and my friend ordered the Birria Ramen. The waiter or owner(?) who talk our order was also very nice! Very quick and efficient with our order. It didn't take too long for our ramen to be prepared. First glance, it doesn't look like your traditional ramen. It actually looks more Chinese style ramen. Especially the noodles? The texture is not quite the same as traditional ramen shops (and I have been to Japan). The ramen bowl itself was pretty simple, strong flavors from the chicken broth, the pork itself was pretty alright. It's honestly pretty standard but does not have a Japanese feel to it. I tried my friend's Birria Ramen and it's literally tastes like a taco in a bowl haha, which is pretty accurate. So even my Chinese friend likes the birria ramen because it reminds of her this Chinese instant noodle she always has lol. So I guess meaning in a good and bad way, but she still enjoyed it. Overall, the whole experience was not bad. I do only see JINYA in the more 'whiter' communities, so I find this to be not very authentic Japanese ramen. Also it's pricy for what it is when I can get an authentic bowl for $16.

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    Daikokuya - Sawtelle - Daikoku Ramen Special ($14.50)

    Daikokuya - Sawtelle

    4.0(2.3k reviews)
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    Established in 2013
    Kitchen open late

    Food was good. Service was good. Really nothing negative to say. Good atmosphere. Again nothing…read moremore to say it was a good spot.

    Came here to get ramen. Ordered the vegan broth to limit my sodium intake while my friend got the…read morespicy miso. When the food came out, my friend was on the phone outside, so when they put the ramen in front of me, I waited a few minutes, then started eating. When he got inside, he realized I had ate his dish and that mine was in front of him. He asked for a new one and they said they would get it, but then said they wouldn't, but then said they would. Anyways, due to the mishap and misunderstanding, I got to try both ramens!!! The vegan broth is phenomenal. It's made out of soybean and tastes really comforting. I wish the vegan ramen gave you the option of having the regular ingredients, but they go heavy with different vegetables on top of it. When added with an egg, charsu and bamboo, it's not too bad though. The spicy miso broth was just ok. It was really light in flavor. I actually ate this one first and was like wow this vegan broth is a disappointment. But it wasn't the vegan broth, it was the regular broth! Once you get to the spice though, the flavor gets better. I do like the toppings it comes with though. In an ideal world, I would recommend the vegan broth with the regular toppings. It might cost a little more to substitute everything back in, but it's the best option in my opinion. Overall, the service was good. The error was resolved and we both got to eat. I hear normally they say what ramen is which when they bring it to the table, but I guess they just didn't do that this time around. It's not a big deal on my end, but I also was not the one who had to wait longer to eat, so I guess that's debatable. The ambiance is cool. Super busy. Will probably be here again for the vegan broth!

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