Heck Yes to discovering a great sushi spot in Hollywood! Why even consider SugarFish when this restaurant exists?!? Cozy exclusive seating, came around 5:30pm on a Thursday and was able to do walk-in seating. I had a white ale to pair with sushi and that was perfect for the lighter meal that sushi is. I did notice a good selection of Japanese Whisky and Sake, but I didn't want to be over tipsy. We got the four hand rolls and four nigiri set, and added on a couple items. Perfect amount to feel full and satiated and not grossly overfed Not only the quality and freshness of the fish was top notch but the presentation and service is stellar. Water and ginger got refilled as staff is perceptive to your needs. The fish for the handrolls were so finely minced that it almost seemed ground, made for delicate bites and soft mouth-feel. It's best if you don't use chopsticks and you your hands to eat it like a small taco. The best thing I ate that night was the wagyu uni handroll, tasted heavenly with the creamy richness as if little angels were massaging my tastebuds. The fattiness of the meat was dripping oil on my hand as I was trying to slowly savor each bite. Uni used was Santa Barbara uni, world renowned for the size and flavor... my favorite yes even more than baifun uni. The high stool seating was a little awkward though as the clearance for my thighs was not enough and my knees were banging into the marble counter a bit. read more

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Excellent excellent excellent quality of this place. This is gonna be your no-frills sushi place. You order a piece at a time or a hand roll a time. Exquisite freshness, and the small bit of accoutrement they have is top quality Only a little star off because after $300 I was still hungry lol I guess that's mostly my fault and not anybody else's. Also, they predominantly serve Japanese alcohol so I wasn't able to drink. I completely see their viewpoint on that but that's what the missing star comes from. Purely going off flavors it would be a five. read more

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Food, incredible. Ambiance, incredible. Service, incredible + 10. My favorite sushi spot in all of Los Angeles. I love, love, love how beautifully I'm treated here and cannot wait to go back! read more

Iki nori is phenomenal! If you're looking for a great sushi meal with very fresh quality, fish, great customer, service, and delicious drinks this is your place! Everything is recently priced! All the employees here are super helpful and friendly! A lot of the people that come through are locals and regulars that really support the business! It's great to see a sense of community in a city like LA! I would definitely be back! I recommend the Toro, yellowtail with chili crisp and the black cod! I will definitely be trying everything on the menu! read more

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Coming from the Bay Area, I found greater value for my $ in SoCal. What I would normally pay for just the nigiri course, I also received a sashimi salad and 2 hand rolls. I loved that they use premium ingredients such as caviar and truffle. Please note that there are 2 locations about a block from one another. One is just hand rolls and the other has a full menu. For birthdays they give you a nice dessert - this one was a milky frozen dessert (not quite an ice cream). read more

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This place never misses! One of my favorite sushi places in LA! Brody and the staff always treat me and my lady with the best customer service ever. The Hollywood set is the way to go. The a5 wagyu and scallop with uni are two of my favorite items. The ambience is perfectly lit and I'll continue to come here again and again! read more

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Great sushi spot in Hollywood! The seafood was fresh, the staff was friendly, and the cocktails were excellent. Loved the overall experience! Street parking was also easy to find, which is always a plus in Hollywood. Definitely a place I'd come back to! read more

Iki Nori - Sea Urchin - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A friend told me about this place, and I decided to give it a try. It's quickly become one of my favorite spots -- the quality of the fish is amazing, and I'm always impressed every time I come here. Everything tastes super fresh, and you can tell they really care about the ingredients and overall experience. I also love how versatile it is. You can come here for a quick casual dinner, but it's also such a cute spot for a date night. The atmosphere is always welcoming, the service is consistently great, and all of the employees are so kind and attentive. Definitely one of those places I keep coming back to and recommending to friends. read more

Iki Nori - A5. Wagyu Beef Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is a little gem, the workers/service here are one of the nicest I have encountered in a long time. The sushi here is very fresh and I could definitely see myself come in here on a regular basis, become a local regular. Unfortunately, we do not live nearby so I hope that people take advantage of this establishment and make it their local Sushi spot. The ambiance was a small and quaint little spot. I do have one complaint. Once you enter, it does smell a bit fishy, which I get it, it's a sushi spot, but, I do not really want to smell fishiness in the air right off the bat as you enter... We did 2 Omakase and it was a very nice experience. Was it the nest, no, but it was great. There were few ones I was not a fan of, but, overall a great experience. Also, do the sake pairing and they have an interesting dessert shooter that has Yuzu tequila shot. They do have a ramen spot that I will try when I am in the area. I will be back for sure! read more

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The sushi bar itself is cute and on the corner of a building. Parking valet and structure staff were really nice. The vibe of the restaurant was modern and nice, with really friendly service. Sushi itself was really good, my favorite was the seared salmon and caviar tuna. read more

Iki Nori - Bluefin Tuna hand roll - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I had a fantastic experience here! Darren and his team were incredibly welcoming and made sure my visit was exceptional. The food's quality and creativity, along with the delicious drinks and great ambiance, made my dinner very memorable! This place is a must-visit if you're in the mood for sushi hand-rolls in LA! read more

Iki Nori - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you are in Hollywood or anywhere nearby you need to try this place. Yum, yum, yum!! Black cod avocado handroll was so good. Brody was amazing, from the moment we arrived such a pleasant and friendly person. The restaurant has bar sitting. Their freshest sea urchin nigiri it melted in our mouths. The atmosphere is amazing, super clean, just delicious yummy food. You have to try it.. salmon OMG there's salmon Burrata. I would've never thought Burrata and salmon would work like that, but it was divine. The A5 wagyu A5. Wagyu Beef Nigiri was majestic to my tongue. Stop by and try their sushi. read more

Iki Nori - Crispy tuna taco - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been wanting to try this place for some time but had to wait for the hype to die down. Last time we were here we couldn't get in because there were so many people. I highly recommend you get yourself a reservation because even now for dinner on a Friday night we had to do the standing bar. I've never stood and ate at a restaurant before. It was a nice new experience. The staff is so friendly and they help out with the menu letting you know what their top specials are. My husband got a set menu and it comes with nigiri and hand rolls which was very nice and different. I got the yellowtail sashimi, spicy tuna wonton taco, toro handroll and the staff recommended the salmon tuna with truffle handroll. They said people come travel from out of town for this roll. It makes a lot of sense why. The truffle salmon belly handroll is something else. So umami and the salmon just MELTS into your mouth. Never had anything like it! I love it! I also got their yuzu ice cream dessert. It comes in a little sauce bowl wafer cone. They said to get other flavor it was caramel and yeast and I did try it but I had to change it to the yuzu because I'm more of a fruit girly. The other flavor had too much caramel taste for me since I don't like caramel. But it was light. It's just a personal preference. The restaurant was super accommodating and took it off the check with no issues for us. Anyways so glad I got to try this place out! Def worth a try!!! read more

Iki Nori - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came in at 5pm and it was a good dinner to have right before a concert. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Food was solid, and reasonable for the price point. We got the set menu with 4 nigiri and 4 handrolls. The salmon truffle handroll hands down the best thing we had here. So much flavor and melt in your mouth goodness. Great casual experience that still delivers quality level sushi. read more

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Thanks to Infatuation, I now have a go-to lunch spot for when I have a bit more time to spare and I'm also wanting a bit of a treat. This is indeed the best lunch deal in Hollywood! Great temaki at great prices! For sure, will be coming back again. read more

I ordered the four special hand roll set, which was $48, so slightly on the expensive side. However, they use really high-quality ingredients, including caviar, truffle, and Uni, which really adds to the whole experience and also the cost. Their hand rolls are a little bit on the smaller side, but I still left feeling pretty satisfied from the meal. I also ordered the yuzuade, which has a really nice, bright, citrus taste, and it's sparkling and homemade. The service here is nice and prompt. I came here on a Friday at noon, and no one was here. I arrived 10 minutes early, because the Yelp waitlist showed an average 50 min wait time, but that was not my experience. They also have one hour free validated parking in the back. read more

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Iki Nori keeps proving why it's one of my favorite hand roll spots in LA. Every time I come back the quality is consistent and the whole experience just feels dialed in. The rice is perfectly seasoned and warm, the nori is shatter-crisp, and the fish tastes clean and fresh. Nothing is drowned in sauce so you actually get the natural flavor of everything. The toro and scallop are must orders, but even the "basic" rolls end up being memorable because the balance is so good. The cocktails deserve their own mention because they are seriously that good. Thoughtfully crafted, not overly sweet, and they pair surprisingly well with the hand rolls. It's rare to find a sushi spot where the drinks are just as much of a draw as the food, but Iki Nori nailed it. What really makes this place stand out though is the team. Everyone is genuinely warm, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. You can tell they care about the guest experience and it makes the whole meal feel fun and relaxed instead of transactional. Clean space, great energy, amazing food and drinks, and a staff that makes you want to come back. Iki Nori is the kind of place you end up craving again the next day read more

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$48 for 4 special hand rolls that consists of salmon, tuna, scallop, Uni, wagyu. All hand rolls were flavorful and fresh. It's a pretty small sushi restaurant and Service was fast and attentive. There's a parking lot around the corner that's convenient read more

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we did the omakase it was so freaking good. some of the best sushi i've had in LA. seriously top tier selection and quality. also great sake options. read more

Yes yes please come here! Splurge for the Premium Hollywood set and enjoy some super high quality sushi. The Wagyu and bluefin toro nigiri are so delish. The service is also fantastic. Everyone is super friendly and good vibes. Darren rocks! read more

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After your second roll, you've decided I'm going to order up everything I want, total bill be damned!! The mushroom soup , salmon truffle roll, baked crab, wagyu, seared yellowtail with chili oil, crunchy tuna taco, salmon with burrata, everything was sooooooo good and the service was impeccable. I can't wait to come back. read more

Best ingredients in a toro (wasabi) hand roll I've had in LA. The staff is very kind and attentive, beautiful fixtures and plating. Definitely worth stopping by when you're in the area. read more

Got 3 hand rolls- Scallop with uní- tasty half rolled with crispy seaweed. salmon skin seasoned. Ordered plane salmon which was fine. Service great. read more

Everything was delicious and fresh! They take so much care into making each handroll. The fish portion was more than enough and they really didn't cheap out on it. They are run by Indonesians but don't let that stop you from coming. They are super nice and friendly even gave us some freebies :) Not plenty of seats but my 3 people party got seated right away on a weekday night and they make the roll relatively fast too. There were only bar seats which makes it feel like an omakase. Price is the typical sushi/handroll place but it's worth to come on special days! read more

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I can't believe this amazing sushi place has been in my neighborhood for like a year and I'm just now trying it. Iki Nori and Hama Sushi in Little Tokyo have reinvigorated my love of sushi! Brody and the rest of the chefs and staff are super inviting and attentive. The place is small only seating maybe 12-14 people at the bar which gives it a cool clubhouse vibe. I went the first night for dinner and loved it soooo much I grabbed my friend to check it out and went back the very next night! read more

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Heard about this place through instagram so I wanted to check it out. I got a chance to come here on a Saturday night without reservations and had to wait about an hour to get seated. The restaurant is pretty small, so you either wait outside or by the limited seated by the host stand. The parking is also a bit tricky, I think there's limited street parking but we parked in a garage (not free). The restaurant only has bar seating, which is nice if you want a cozy intimate dinner. scallop uni (3/5): The dish was good, but it tasted exactly like the scallop uni hand roll (just without the nori. For some reason, I thought it would have more substance but it tastes exactly like how it sounds: uni on top of scallop. It is light and refreshing, and it does come with a lot of pieces, so it might be a good appetizer to share. caviar toro (6/5): This hand roll was the star of the show. This was first on the hand roll menu and it did not disappoint. Everything about it was amazing, the texture, the flavor, the crispiness of the nori, the caviar. I would honestly come back and just order this hand roll and be more than content. scallop uni hand roll (3/5): This handroll was okay. Like I mentioned, it tasted exactly the same as the scallop uni dish, just with nori. It was good, but it didn't stand out. salmon truffle (4/5): This is my second favorite hand roll here. It was good and the truffle added a nice taste to it. I wish these handrolls were a little bigger, given that it is a bit pricey for what you're getting. However you do taste the quality. Overall, great experience. read more

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I ordered the Kaisen Don with a side of ponzu from Iki Nori in Hollywood via DoorDash, and it absolutely exceeded my expectations. I was initially hesitant because, let's be honest, not all sushi holds up well with delivery--but this was spot on. The fish was incredibly fresh, the portion size was perfect, and the quality really stood out. Iki Nori has officially become my go-to, replacing Sugarfish, whose delivery quality just hasn't been the same in the past couple of years. I'm holding off on trying their sushi and handrolls until I can visit the restaurant in person, and based on this first experience, I can't wait. Highly recommend! read more

Loved Iki Nori because their sets include both hand rolls and nigiri , huge bonus since most hand roll spots skip nigiri altogether. The fish quality was incredibly fresh, the aesthetic inside is beautiful, and the staff was hilarious and welcoming. Parking was easy too, with 1-hour validation. I got the Sunset Set plus their limited-time mixed hotate, uni, and toro hand roll featuring Santa Barbara uni, definitely a standout along with the salmon burrata. I love cheese so the pairing worked well. This dish was fresh, slightly acidic from the tomatoes, subtle sweetness as well as citrus from the sauce. read more

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We did the Omakase special on a Monday night and it was absolutely delicious. I believe they have Omakase on other nights, but on Mondays they have a special chef come in. We got an incredible mixture of hand rolls and Nigiri. My favorites were the Waygu hand roll and Kampachi nigiri. The service was so fast and over the top. We enjoyed a special wafer with ice cream for dessert. For a Monday night, it was pretty busy. I definitely recommend making a reservation and sticking with it. I'll truly be looking forward to the next time I can enjoy omakase here on a Monday night ! read more

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Been eyeing this place for a while and was so excited to finally try it! Came here on a Monday with a friend for dinner around 6:30pm and they sat us immediately. There is limited space as it is a small establishment and all seating is at the bar. The rest of the spots filled up almost immediately after we sat down. Our server was very attentive and offered some recommendations when we got decision paralysis. We started with a Miyasaka sake carafe to share, which was a lightly filtered sake. Our server let us pick out our sake cups which was so cute! We were thinking about getting a cocktail too since they all looked so unique, but they are $20 each so we decided to split more food items instead. My friend and I ordered the Halibut carpaccio and salmon burrata to share. I got the set menu 3 special handroll with toro caviar, salmon truffle, and scallop uni, as well as an add on of the black cod avocado. The halibut carpaccio was paired with Asian pear, yuzu, truffle oil, and black sea salt. The yuzu really brightened the whole dish without overpowering the flavor. It was a nice medley of sweet and salty and freshness from the cherry tomato's, radish slices, and microgreens that also came with the dish. 8/10. The salmon burrata was recommended by our server. I love trying new flavors so this was right up my alley. I mean, I love salmon and I love burrata so it's hard to go wrong, but it's not a common pairing. The dish was topped with yuzu, olive oil, honey truffle, and black sea salt. The burrata added a lovely mild, creamy flavor/texture without being overpowering when mixed with the salmon which was fatty but fresh. The citrus from the yuzu and savory sweetness from the honey truffle worked really well to add depth to the overall flavor profile. I would definitely recommend this dish. 8.5/10. The Black Cod Avocado handroll came in soy paper (I think?) and was warm and delicious. The texture was flakey and buttery, especially with the avocado. Soy sauce was unnecessary since the cod was seasoned so well. 9/10. I was very excited for the toro caviar handroll since I love both! It was a very straightforward flavor - fattiness from the toro and saltiness from the caviar. It honestly lacked depth for me, but was still tasty regardless. 8/10. The salmon truffle handroll was amazing. The salmon was seared which made it melt in your mouth. Paired with the truffle added an umami flavor that just hit the right spot. 9/10. The scallop uni handroll was nice, but the use of yuzu in it really overpowered everything else. I usually love the texture of scallop, and the sweet, creamy, and briny flavor of uni, but the citrus was the majority of what I could taste. 7.5/10. After dinner, our server also brought us a cute dessert, which was a fermented ice cream with house made biscuits (I think?). The ice cream was really good - just sweet enough and tasted like brown sugar with a more tangy flavor. 8.5/10. Overall, I like that there are specialty handroll options, on top of the classic ones. I'll always compare handroll places to Kazunori, as that is the gold standard. And I think Iki Nori is pretty high up there. It's hard to beat Kazunori at the regular handrolls with the warm rice and the quality fish, but the flavors on the special handrolls at Iki Nori were absolutely delicious. I also appreciate variety, and like that there are rotating specials and a la carte items. I very much enjoyed my meal and will be back for more! read more

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This restaurant is excellent. it's the best sushi I've ever had. We ordered the A5 wagyu nigiri, the Nori set and Shio Koji. The A5 wagyu nigiri was not only sushi, but an experience. The service was excellent and the staff were very kind. The music and atmosphere was great. read more

Oh my god! Iki Nori! Tonight made an exhausted attempt at a self care night during hell week at work into an unforgettable moment of exceptional service and quality. I ordered an omakase set on Uber Eats for pickup with no expectation to be wowed. Instead, I was met with what I think is the best takeout omakase available in this city of sushi. The host threw in the mushroom dashi broth and peach soda on the house-- a gesture that might have been small for him, but filled both my soul and belly in a way I will rave about for weeks to come. Unprecedented care for patrons like this is hard to come by these days, and it makes an impact on us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Oh yeah, THE NIGIRI. Truest of Sophie's choices I've had make in a while: which to save for last, the scallop, the seared toro? The uni. You know how good the set has to be for the toro maki to be the lowlight??? Please give these incredible chefs a visit. Not a single bad bite. I'll be back. Please keep doing what you're doing, Iki Nori team! read more

Iki Nori - Omakase Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The service, quality of fish and the space all exceeded my expectations! Great date spot for a casual but slightly elevated vibe. Limited bar seating so make a reservation in advance. The parking lot behind the building will validate for one hour. read more

Iki Nori - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Main complaint is this place is small with very limited seating. It will likely test your patience. Iki nori specializes in high quality handrolls presented beautifully in little holders. Food quality is also excellent though the price does reflect that. The chefs are also happy to make modifications or do special requests. Came here with my gf and we were even treated to some chef specials on the house. Service is friendly generous and attentive. Would definitely come back! read more

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Amazing Japanese hand roll place, cozy great ambience. The sashimi is really fresh, love the bar table style sitting. read more

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One of our favorite sushi spots. Delicious and the staff has an amazing energy too. No reservations taken though. My only recommendation is that they stay open all day. read more

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Everything here is always fresh and made with intention. The service is always fast and friendly, even when there is a full bar and people waiting. I really like that they keep the menu rotating with new specials. They also have a good selection of cocktails and wine, which is great since most places only serve sake. read more

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Iki Nori has been all over my FYP, and people are saying it's better than Kazunori. I'd say, if you're looking for a less traditional, more unique experience, then yes, give it a try. But overall, the service didn't quite compare to Kazunori. During dinner, they forgot our rolls twice, and we had to ask multiple times. The server apologized and brought them out quickly afterward. He did comp us free dessert, which was nice. The server was friendly but forgetful. Parking-wise, there's street parking available and a paid lot nearby. Seating is VERY limited, so either go early or be prepared to wait. Seaweed cucumber salad: A unique twist on a typical salad--very lemony. I'd give it a 5/10. Spicy tuna tacos: fish was so fresh and spice was perfect but the avocado was hard and not mushy / ripe Spicy tuna and salmon hand rolls: Solid. The same as Kazunori. Salmon truffle hand roll: SO good, easily a 10/10. Black cod avocado hand roll: The absolute best thing we had. 11/10 Spicy toro special hand roll**: Not worth it; stick to a plain hand roll instead. Yuzu soda: It was decent. Sea salt dessert: Better than the yuzu one. read more

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Amazing, highly recommend this place. Excellent sushi, great staff and fantastic drinks. Everything was fresh and high quality. The rice they use is not the typical white rice. It's fantastic. The seaweed paper was crisp and I loved how they did not use a ton of sauces to drown out the flavor. Definitely will be back! read more

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Taste: 5 Creativity/Authenticity: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 5 This place needs no introduction, but if you haven't eaten at any iki restaurant, do yourself a favor and get yo a$$ here!! One of my favorite times to enjoy some of the best sushi In LA is on Monday, why we'll most sushi spots are closed on Monday and one of the best sushi chef works here on Monday's and you can get to experience sushi like you've never had before. Chef Yoji was the first chef that was able to pair fish and cheese together! Holy moly! But get the omakase and let the master do his thing! The place is small and it's more bar seating than intimate table dining, great for a date, and if you love sake they have so many options to choose from! The service here is deserving of a 5 star restaurant and I will keep coming back til they ban me haha. Thank you again for the best service and experience i will be back!! read more

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