this place feels like it was straight out of Hawaii with the most delicious sushi ever. It is a self serve place so you order on the iPad. You get your own water and utensils and the food comes out to you fairly quickly. we were recommended the crème brûlée roll, which was amazing. It was sweet crispy and it was filled with imitation crab I believe. we also loved the salmon nigiri that was in the sauce. we got two rolls and five pieces of Nigiri and we believe that it was enough for two people. The atmosphere is is perfect for a date night, but the con is that it is really small. I would love for this place to blow up because of the quality of the food, the staff and unique sushi rolls. unfortunately they didn't have a bathroom. The customers could use, but they did offer alternatives like the other restaurants in the area. overall, I would come back for a casual lunch day. read more

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This is a super cute spot with excellent food! Service is fast and no issues ordering through the tablet. I normally stay away from rolls because the sauces tend to overpower any other flavor but this was NOT the case here. The sauce to roll ratio was a 10/10! read more

Delicious, unique rolls. Decently priced. Willing to pay a tiny bit more for a small local spot. Only criticism, the music was a little loud (for my taste. I have sensitive hearing-- so that's on me) I'll be back though. read more

We ordered a variety of dishes including the Combo D: Basic California, Spicy Tuna, SURFIN TUNA and Salmon Lavah and separately the 5-Piece Salmon Party and Original Brulee Roll. The chef complicated our selections, especially for his favorite, the salmon party which included some seared pieces of salmon. The interior felt like a basement tiki bar in Japan with self-serve kiosks at every area. The staff was extremely nice and very accommodative. read more

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The food and service were both great! Got a couple of rolls, miso soup, and seaweed salad. The Hawaiian/Japanese take on each dish gave everything a unique flavor. Definitely a hidden gem on the west side. + 1 for plenty of street parking. Cheers. read more

iEight - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Went here for dinner on a Saturday evening didn't have any wait time, but seems like people started to roll in and get really busy late in the evening. They have a good selection of sushi and sashimi items and thought everything was really well organized. Staff is very friendly and brought food out quick. Edamame was just ok, but the sushi was solid. Definitely thinking of coming back if I'm in the area. They offer combos for a very decent price so maybe I'll get that instead of individual roles next time. read more

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Repeat customer. I love how welcoming the staff are when you enter the restaurant and throughout the meal. The food is phenomenal! You can really taste the quality of the fish that they used and the flavors are distinctly iEight's. Can't decide on what you want to try? Try the various spread on the combo sushi menu. The must have's? Creme brulee. Eat it FRESH right when it comes out for max flavor Salmon lavah. The salmon balanced with the spicy flavor Seared salmon. You just have to look at how it's served. I love that on a Saturday, you can see regulars who know the staff well and also new customers who just happen upon iEight. True gem in a quaint neighborhood. read more

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I have never felt more compelled to write a review for a business, but iEight definitely deserves five stars! I came into this small spot while in the city and you can tell the family and staff puts a lot of care and love into everything. Food? Delicious. Portions? Filling. Price? Reasonable. Ambiance? So cute! Parking? Easy. Park on the street around the corner. Also, this is hands down the BEST yellowtail jalapeño carpaccio I've ever tasted, and I've had many! read more

iEight - Creme Brûlée special roll - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

I wanted to try a new sushi/ramen place, & I'm so happy I found this restaurant. It's family owned business They don't have a parking lot so you'll have to street park. It seems like they have small indoor seating & possible outdoor seating. Absolutely loved the aesthetic of the restaurant very cute and decorative as you can see in my photos. If I'm not mistaken the host did tell me it's Japanese/Hawaiian food. Unfortunately they didn't have ramen when we came in due to high cost & more etc. The workers were super friendly & attentive. You get seated & order through the tablet. Once you order, it gets sent to the kitchen. We got our food served quick. Everything was delicious and fresh. I recommend passing by, it won't disappoint. Definitely coming back. read more

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Such a cozy, cute environment for some very stellar rolls! All the sauces were paired extremely well and the fish was very fresh. Clearly the owner and staff have put so much effort and love into this place :) read more

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I really liked: Salmon Lavah Roll Hiyako Tofu Kyoto Yellowtail I liked: OMG crunch This was ok: Original Brulee Roll The tofu was unexpectedly one of my favorites of the night. Silky, cold, and paired with a sauce that was excellent. The Salmon Lavah Roll and Kyoto Yellowtail both had that savory freshness with a little kick that keeps each bite interesting. The fish quality felt fresh, and the flavors felt intentional rather than just spicy for the sake of it. The OMG Crunch was solid too. Crunchy, satisfying, and exactly what you expect when you order it. The Original Brulee Roll was interesting and creative, but I found myself wishing the top had more of that satisfying crispy crackly brulee finish. Still good, but maybe not a go-to for me next time. Overall, great lineup of #goodeats. Service is pretty standard. The ambiance is actually charming, especially being such a small LA spot. They decorated it thoughtfully with Hawaiian-style touches, and even though the tables are on the smaller side, I never felt cramped or uncomfortable. Cozy, fresh, and memorable without trying too hard. read more

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This spot is so cute. The fish is very fresh and their portions are generous. The rolls are creative and super sauced. I really enjoyed the Salmon Lavah. I can't wait to come back and try the other rolls. read more

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A nice find near Helms Bakery in Culver City. It was recommend to me by Gabriel at nearby The Mestizo. It is a comfortable family style Hawaiian-Japanese place with a small table top kiosk to order your entrees, combos, and beverages. The service is low key, friendly, and efficient. Once you finish the meal, you stop by the counter to pay your bill. While they do not serve alcohol, I understand that you may carry some in from the other shops nearby. There is street parking. I am certainly going to return to try other dishes. read more

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This place was fantastic. I live two blocks away and pass by it legit everyday and have always wanted to try. So I decided to just walk over and get a table for one. It was amazing. It's byob and the atmosphere is just so warm and friendly. The sushi was amazing like I got a CRÈME BRÛLÉE SUSHI ROLL??!! It was so delicious it may be part of my weekly routine bc there are so many rolls I want to try. read more

iEight - Crème Brûlée Roll - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Great food, service, and ambiance! Drove all the way from Korea Town, and we had a great time. read more

iEight - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

This small business is so cute! Immediately loved the Hawaiian vibes and decor. The sushi was absolutely delicious! We got one of the combos which was a good deal for 2 people. The rolls are a great size and I would definitely come again. read more

iEight - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

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We are such big fans of this little spot. Really great sushi, reasonable prices and the people that work there could not be nicer. Equally good for a date night or with the family. We have done both. I will say our 3 year old absolutely crushes their crab and avocado rolls and loves their miso soup. read more

Sushi and the food was very solid. It was an interesting experience ordering through the iPad and barely having contact with anyone that worked at the restaurant. This is also a BYOB establishment, but there is a liquor store next door. Sushi and food was good, that would keep me coming back, along with the BYOB, makes it a very affordable option if you are looking for something that is pretty quick and not too fancy. read more

iEight - Chili garlic roll - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Not good sushi! The spicy tuna roll appeared grey and the salmon smelled fishy I didn't even eat it--I almost asked to return the items. The yellowtail was decent and the miso soup was the best thing at this place. It's super cute with all the added interior details and figurines but I won't be back. $37 gone... read more

iEight - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

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Popped into this restaurant after seeing so many good reviews and I definitely understand why! I split a Combo A with a friend and the Spicy Tuna & Crème Brûlée Rolls were so delicious!! The service was also superb, we were seated immediately and ordering/paying was super easy. The inside is set up like a cute little shack which really added to the vibes. I give 4.5 stars just because it is on the pricier end, but this place is perfect for a date night! read more

iEight - Spicy Tuna & Crème Brûlée Rolls - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

lovely prices for the combo deals :) such kind staff and the place was decorated so cutely! read more

iEight - combo c deal - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

We stopped by after visiting Helms Bakery and were excited to finally check this place out. We first noticed it during the Culver City Art Walk but saw they weren't fully open at the time. We ordered a couple of maki rolls and the Szechuan tofu--everything was delicious. They gave us a sample of the ramen broth, which was also good. The ordering process was easy since everything is done through the Toast app. The decor and atmosphere are also really cute, we'll definitely be back! read more

iEight - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

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Small, intimate but mighty is how I'd characterize this friendly and delicious neighborhood sushi joint. Friendly service, fresh and wide variety of sushi and sashimi. Food and service will not disappoint! read more

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So damn CUTE!! Lovely staff and fantastic decor and ambiance. The food was great, very fresh and very unique!

Ive had this place three times. I really enjoy the service and also quality of fish its always so fresh. The ambiance and setting is so cute great for friends to catch up, I also did to-go one of the times and sushi comes inside a pizza box which is fun! Overall great place with good options for sushi lovers. read more

Good vibes all around! Picked up a salmon roll to go, and wow--so easy, so beautifully presented, I had a moment of pure awe when I opened the box. The sushi was fresh and flavorful, totally hit the spot. This spot really lives up to the "hole-in-the-wall gem" description--super cute and effortlessly charming. Honestly hard to find flaws, but if I were wearing my hypercritical Yelper hat and chasing that ultra-clean eating lifestyle, I might suggest swapping the wasabi packet for fresh or organic. But let's be real: the price was incredible and the experience was spot-on... so don't change a thing! Will 100% be coming back. Hidden gems like this make eating out feel exciting again. read more

iEight - Classic Salmon Roll to-go - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Sushi spot close to the Helms Bakery District. Stumbled upon this place because the line for Pasta Sisters was too long and we were hungry. We ended up ordering takeout from the kiosk, though there is dine in available as well. We had our choice of four different rolls - the surfin' tuna was my favorite one, while the blue crab roll was a close second. We waited about 20 minutes after ordering and the proprietor came out to give us our box. It came with soy sauce and ginger on the side. The rolls were generously portioned and for about $50 we had a nice sushi meal at home. read more

iEight - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Bought 2 combo boxes from here for my birthday celebration with friends and it was a hit! Everyone loved the presentation and the quality and taste was super solid too! Plus, the workers were soooo friendly and gave me some extra edamame & sashimi after hearing it was my birthday. It's also really adorable inside so I'll have to be back to dine in! read more

iEight - COMBO D + SPECIAL PICNIC PLATTER - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Save yourself the time. Don't bother. My fiancée and I went late on a Saturday night. We're new to the area and still in that "let's try everything once" phase. iEight Sushi looked promising on Yelp--good photos, decent reviews, nothing that screamed run--so we gave it a shot. The moment you walk in, there's a sign that says, "Ring the bell and a hostess will be with you." What the sign doesn't say is that, even in a restaurant roughly the size of a modest walk-in closet, it will still take almost ten minutes for anyone to show up. I've had Amazon packages arrive faster. When the hostess finally emerged, he told us to follow him to the sushi bar. I politely said we preferred one of the tables to the left. There were four tables--sixteen seats--every single one empty. He informed us they were reserved for "parties of four." Keep in mind, the place was closing in an hour. The only souls inside were two guys at the bar... and us. Apparently, the imaginary party of four had priority. He then offered a high-top with bar stools. No thanks. We were gunning for the radical luxury of chairs with backs. You know, two of the sixteen unused ones sitting right there. His next offer? Another high-top around the corner--as though moving it twelve inches would magically improve the experience. At that point, we cut our losses. We drove a few minutes and found Haji Sushi--another tiny spot, but with outstanding food and actual customer service. Look for my Yelp review on them next. They earned it. read more

Probably one of the best sushi spots in LA. Located in Culver city! The owner was super kind and welcoming the staff was also very warm and attentive. The Miso soup is a MUST best miso I've had ever. It's super cute in there small but adorable. Will definitely be back! read more

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Very cute and well decorated spot with amazing food and service! Will definitely come back read more

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Aww, this place is so cute and I really want to give it a great review, but the sushi just wasn't that good. The rice wasn't right and the fish quality was just okay. The ramen was good, so I would definitely order that. The music inside was fun and restaurant is clean and cool vibe, but was lacking a few things. They had no ice, ran out of water, didn't have napkins. Also, you order on your phone, pay on your phone, and it feels all together like more of a takeout spot or a quick bite when you're feeling lazy. read more

Gah dayum. Beautiful place. And absolutely delicious. The service was amazing and everyone was very nice. read more

iEight - Spicy garlic roll or smth like that - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Decent ramen. Pretty good sushi. No bathroom. Self serve water (room temp) and napkins. No listed phone number to reach the establishment. Price point is ok for the food but not if I don't have access to a bathroom abcs have to get my own setups. This no service service trend is going too far. What am I tipping for? I guess great option if you go only for take out. read more

iEight - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

This is a fun little new spot. It's got a kitschy vibe. The rolls and Ramen were both good. A little pricey, but that's pretty much everywhere in this area. Not a huge fan of the ordering system. We had a glitch in ours and the waiters aren't able to adjust it or fix anything. Nonetheless I would go back to try more. read more

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Food and service were great! We loved the ramen and the yellowtail the best. Thanks for the great vibes!! read more

iEight - Ramen Salmon + Avocado roll Salmon + Yuzu - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

Anyone who gave this place a lower score has bad taste in sushi. It's def not your "normal" rolls in a good way! Tiny little shop and you can get beer or wine from the local spot next door it's such a good neighborhood stop read more

My sister and I tried this place and we were not disappointed. To begin with the music creates a real nice ambiance. We ordered the OMG roll and brûlée rolls, both were yummy and salmon avocado roll which was a fresh roll. The service was friendly and welcoming. I feel they could have few more fresh signature rolls but overall I really enjoyed the place and would definitely recommend it. read more

iEight - OMG roll and Salmon avocado roll - Japanese Near Me - Culver City, California

I can't say enough good about I-eight - a welcoming environment and great, unique sushi offering not too crowded and easy to get take out (sushi in a pizza box, great idea!). So nice to have this business in the neighborhood; growing up that was a pretty sketchy liquor store/convenience store (Chris' Market). read more

Culver City needed a place like this. It feels homey, quality food, and every bite tastes like Hawaii or like growing up in the South Bay eating island-style comfort food. It's perfect for everyday day family style sushi. read more