TL;DR - the blue fin toro sushi and sashimi combo 10 pcs were surprisingly generous and matches the…read moreprice. Small parking low. I would come back! I am disappointed in myself for waiting this long to try Ueno Sushi. I've been driving by this location on Carson st for 10 years. It used to be something else (Thai maybe?) before it was a sushi restaurant. I think it was something else before that. I never went here because I thought the food would be mediocre given the history of changes but I was so wrong. SO WRONG! I came here on a Friday night for a party of 1 and while the restaurant was full and many customers were coming in for their reservations, I did not have to wait. The Sashimi Combo 10pc was surprisingly generous. Every single piece of sashimi was huge. I honestly thought they forgot to cut each piece in half lol. It also comes with a bowl of rice, salad, and miso soup. I finished the night with blue fin toro sushi. For those who might find themselves confused like me, this is labeled Sushi on the menu, but it is better labeled as nigiri -- the sashimi on a small ball of rice. It comes with two pieces and the tuna was HUGE. I almost couldn't see the rice! I was blown away by what I was getting but it makes sense given the price I was paying. I was so happy. Overall, great food, wonderful portion sizes. Downside is the pricing but it matches what you're getting. The biggest downside is the parking. It is a small parking lot so you may have to get street parking. Other than that, I'm coming back.

All of the fish we were served was fresh, tender, and delicious. The wait staff was nice and…read moreattentive even though it was busy and the NLDS was playing on the TV. Half of our party ordered the chirashi bowl while the other half ordered poki salad, nigiri, and rolls. Everyone enjoyed their orders and agreed it was worth multiple return trips to try more items from the menu.

Finally got to try it this place. It's located in a small plaza so the parking situation can be…read moretricky on a busy day. I thought the place would be bigger but it's a decent size and had a secluded section with a round table for a bigger group of people. I love that you get the option of AYCE or aa la carte orders. The price range for the AYCE is good depending on the amount of food that you know you can eat. We tried the chicken karaage, takoyaki, and fried gyoza along with several of the sushi variety and the carpaccio variety which all tasted great and were of good quality. The yakisoba was alright. You can skip the miso soup. The server was courteous and quick to respond and the folks prepping the orders were really quick. Will definitely be back. What to expect: If you're doing the AYCE, there is a 10 minute interval between each order, so it's best to have everyone in your party select their order before placing it. There is also an added fee if you don't finish your order. Gratuity (Service Charge of receipt) is included for parties of five or more.

I would like to start with the positive. Their staff is very kind and hard working. Servers…read moreregularly cleared tables and were busy with both dine in and deliverues. The restaurant looked clean and well maintained. They also had restrooms available. For parents, they also have high chairs available which is a win. Parking is limited but free. Cons: Quality and food temperature left alot to be desired as well as the time it took to get items that weren't sushi. Felt like the kitchen / back of house was under staffed. We went on a friday for lunch and felt that the value wasnt there. We were kind of disappointed with the experience as we'd seen reviews were raving and we hoped that we would be contributing to those experiences. Unfortunately it wasnt for us, the fish all felt a bit room temperature and texture a bit off. Maybe we just went at a bad time but we wont be back.

Underrated sushi spot in the South Bay for sure…read more Gushiya is smack-dab in the middle of a plaza with some small businesses, a KBBQ spot, BCD Tofu House, Arby's, etc. So finding parking during the lunch or dinner rush can be tough. Despite the unideal parking situation, it is well worth it for the consistent high-quality service and cuts of fish available here. Big fan of their Sweet Lover Roll and the complimentary pieces of seared red snapper on top of crab meat brought to the table at the end of the meal. Something about the sauce on top is addicting; it must be a cross between eel and ponzu sauce!! If I remember correctly, most orders come with a small bowl of miso soup. I see there are some complaints about the speed of the service here, but every time I've visited I see the same two people in the restaurant. A woman as a waitress and whoever is working in the back. I've personally never experienced any slow arrival of food and commend the staff for being as generous and wonderful as they are. I'd honestly come by more often if I lived closer.

We went back to our old-time favorite sushi spot, Gushiya, for Lunar New Year dinner -- and it was…read morejust as wonderful as always! The atmosphere is so nice and intimate, which is one of the reasons we love coming here. We were able to sit at our favorite table, and Seona (the owner and our usual waitress) always takes such good care of us. She knows exactly where I like to sit, and I truly appreciate that personal touch. It makes us feel so welcomed every time. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. My husband and I shared a pitcher of beer to go with all the sushi, and it was the perfect pairing. I ordered the Hot Pink roll this time -- it had been a while since I last had it -- and I really enjoyed it! Thank you, Gushiya and team, for another wonderful night. We'll definitely be back!

Dinner only welcomed people with reservation…read more Genuine fresh sashimi and sushi omakase from a hidden gem. Chef Kantaro's thoughtful presentation and eventful dining experience make it a perfect choice for a special occasion. The small restaurant ensures customers feel well-treated in a quaint environment.

This is the saddest day ever to find out that he is retired and him and his wife are no longer…read moreworking their restaurant. It was the best food and service and there is no one who can compete with them. I wish you a happy retirement and the best to you and your family much aloha Nancy

Wow. This place is incredible. It's located inside the Miyako Hybrid Hotel. The service was…read moreincredible and they checked in with our table several times and shared their thoughts on certain menu items. We got the chu-toro, otoro, chicken teriyaki for the kids, ume shiso, uni, cucumber roll, and a couple of other dishes. Got the Mont Blanc dessert which was subtly sweet and so unique in flavor (chestnut). Everything was fresh and flavor was on point. They were great with the kiddos and even gave them the kids chopsticks. The price is on the higher end, but totally reasonable given the quality of everything. Highly recommend!

A quiet place to host a company lunch meeting with delicious food!…read moreThe restaurant offered lunch specials, a regular seasonal menu, and also western food options. I ordered the seasonal special set and was very impressed with the food, the presentation, the pricing point $42! The set came on a fancy tray and a beautiful two-tier Japanese bento box. It included hot soup, fresh salad, crispy shrimp tempura, melt-in-your-mouth tuna sashimi, and perfectly seasoned salmon fillet. It was a big lunch set, and I was so full that I ended up giving up my dessert to a friend :)

My daughter and I stopped by for their buy 2, get 1 free sushi special, and we loved it! The sushi…read morewas super fresh, delicious, and definitely worth the deal. Everything tasted clean and flavorful, and the rolls came out beautifully made. Great spot, great prices, and even better food, we'll definitely be back!

Delicious! First time trying this spot out. Came here after my daughter's softball game for some…read moretake out and as we were in the parking lot deciding which restaurant to choose, I noticed this location had ramen so that was the deciding factor on which restaurant- Which I am so happy that we chose this place! Located in a shopping center where the John's incredible pizza is, this place is tucked right next to a starbucks. The location is small- about 8 or so tables but it was cute and clean and that's exactly what I am looking for when I want sushi- especially for takeout. We got 2 chicken ramens and 2 poke bowls. Not having any expectations is the best. I got home opened up my poke bowl and I was already in awe. Took a bite WOAH! This place now has me hooked! Not only is the poke bowl a bang for your buck, it's absolutely delicious. I will most definitely be coming back again. The fish tasted fresh, the service was excellent.

Came here for a date night and will definitely be coming back!…read more The meal came with complementary ice tea, I believe it was barley or oolong tea. I ordered the ten toji don combo and a salmon hand roll. The food came out fast and was piping hot. The portions were also huge for not a ton of money. The udon was delicious and the ten toji don was good as well! I loved the combo of the shrimp tempura with the egg. The salmon hand roll tasted fresh as well, 8/10. There is ample seating in the restaurant and lots of parking outside. The restaurant is also located in a shopping plaza with many other restaurants and dessert places.

I was just starting to eat my meal when the sat a large group breaking them in to tables on both…read moresides of me. So people needed to squeeze by and then one guy asked if he could sit for a moment at my table. I said okay. But then I think he planned to stay at my table until finally my waiter moved him! There was a seat at one their tables the whole time. Then their waitress wedge herself with her back toward me in between the tables and I had to stop eating. Very disruptive and rude. Taking a while for the six people to order so I nudged her and I asked her to move and she seemed upset that I did that but didn't say anything no apology so it was very uncomfortable and I was rushing through my food so I burnt my tongue on the hot soup again even though I knew it was hot because I just wanted to get out of there. And then when I was done, I had to wait a while for the check and then they couldn't process the Apple Pay at the table so then I had to go to the front and wait for somebody to attend to me there overall this experience was not fun and stressful and I had got there right when they opened. I sure wish I had selected a different seat!! I wouldn't get the Nabeyaki soup again. It was really big and had a lot of end pieces of tough napa cabbage. There were two pieced of shitake mushroom and the standard thin fish cake slice. There was and egg in the soup and a three small chicken pieces. On the side were three small pieces of green bean and two tempura shrimp.

***for some reason it says my review was posted recently but this is from many years ago. Current…read moreomakase price is $85/person. --------------------------------------------- Found new restaurant in Torrance that's delicious and reasonable +located in the same plaza as 85 degrees and mo-mo- paradise. Plenty of parking spots are available but hard to find a spot during dinner time since it's a pretty popular plaza. +bomb sushi restaurant in Torrance for such a great price! 10 piece omakase set with lychee sorbet for $38! The sushi ingredient is super fresh and I wasn't sure if 10 piece set would be enough but surprisingly I left the restaurant feeling super content and happy :) my highlight of the omakase set was uni on squid, uni, and fatty tuna but literally every piece was so good! +my friends brought me here and made a reservation so we could sit in front of Yasu-San. He took a good care of us throughout the night and drank with us when we bought him beer. A++ for his service! Super great guy :) +Nozomi's customers were mostly Japanese ppl when we went last night, which says something about the quality of the food there. Native approved!! +Nozomi also offers other dishes like yakitori. Can't wait to go back to drink and eat with Yasu

Great Omakase!…read more Formalities first: Be aware that they require a minimum spend of $80pp, even if you're not getting the omakase. It just so happens that their 10pc sushi and tuna roll omakase is $80, however, so you may as well get that -- it's worth every penny! The bluefin tuna is honestly the best I have had outside Japan; I believe they import all of their fish from there, and the tuna was especially good. The uni was also soooo creamy. While not part of the omakase meal, I had to try my fave hamachi just to see, and that was amazing too. This place honestly exceeded my expectations, and the quality of the fish was worth the price. They also had a great sake selection! Definitely going back!

This is by FAR my favorite sushi spot in all of Southern California. The sushi is always incredibly…read morefresh and delicious, and the service is consistently top-notch. I also love that it's located above Tokyo Central; it's perfect for taking a break before or after a shopping trip!! Some of my go-to items are the yuzu cheesecake with vanilla ice cream (so good!) and the tuna hand roll. On this visit, my boyfriend and I ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was fantastic. The atmosphere really adds to the experience. The lighting is warm and cozy, and the space feels both clean and authentic. They also serve really flavorful wasabi, which is a nice touch. I keep coming back to Waka Sakura again and again bc it NEVER disappoints.

I had a really fun experience at Waka Sakura in Gardena. It's a conveyor-style sushi spot, but you…read moredon't actually grab anything off the belt. Everything is ordered from the iPad at your table, and your dishes get delivered right to you on the belt system. It's quick, smooth, and honestly pretty entertaining to watch. It is a bit on the pricey side for what you get but if you're looking for a lighter meal or want to control exactly how much you eat, it actually works really well. Service is minimal since everything is automated, but the system is easy to use and food comes out fast. The place was also clean and well organized. Overall, a fun, modern sushi experience!

There's something really nice about this place. It's small, it's clean, the welcome feels so…read moresincere. It's a small shop with soul. It's a good place to order ahead for their very well priced rolls. The little room to the Side pulls me in. I must come back to sit with a friend. We will order one of the many exotic desserts from the freezer I have never seen before despite going to Japan multiple times. I ordered a noon protein snack of salmon rolled around crab which was great Japanese fast food. So perfect. Care in preparation has a taste and that taste was here.

Always such a great place to get a quick sushi bite…read more My usual order: flaming volcano, eel avocado roll, shrimp tempura roll. Every one is also so nice! I always enjoy my visits.