definitely didn't disappoint! The Japanese-Peruvian fusion is such a fun combination, and everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The lomo saltado was tender and packed with flavor, the seafood rice was loaded with shrimp, mussels, and seafood in every bite, and the chicken katsu was perfectly crispy. We also shared sushi, and it was just as fresh and delicious as the entrées. The service was friendly and attentive without hovering, and the restaurant was clean with a relaxed atmosphere that made it easy to enjoy a long meal with family. If you're looking for something a little different than your typical sushi spot, this is definitely worth checking out. We'll be back to work our way through more of the menu! read more

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Wound up here by mistake and ended up being such a lucky find! The hospitality was absolutely amazing. Asked the waitress for help deciding and she recommended the shrimp chupe. Amazing! Like a corn and seafood chowder. Perfect for cool breezy afternoon. We had the lomo de carne and the chaufa de carne. Both phenomenal. Next time we'll have some of the ceviche or fusion sushi but it was hard to pass up the Peruvian food and it was delicious so we definitely made a good choice. Recommend you leave some room for the alfajor. That darn cookie sandwich was melt in your mouth delicious. Everything was 10/10. I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

Came for a late lunch on the weekend and it was pretty empty inside. I had the Chicharron mixto al ajo which I really liked. Lomo saltado with fried rice was solid, of course. Kid had the kids meal with spam maki. He wasn't a huge fan, but he's picky. The karaage was a tad dry. We also got a pirianha roll to split (california roll with more imitation crab and eel sauce on top) which was good. Service was reserved but friendly. Parking was super easy. Plenty of food leftover for another full meal at home. read more

Kotosh - Chicharron mixto al ajo, piranha roll, Kotosh kids w/ spam maki. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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The restaurant is small and cozy with efficient service. The ceviche mixto was fresh but needed more zest, flavor and seafood variety. It seemed like the pieces of fish used were limited to the "sushi scraps." I would personally skip the chicharon mixto al ajo; the sticky "brown" sauce was bland and the batter, thick and under-seasoned. read more

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We haven't been in the area for years so had to make a stop since we were local. The flavors are delicious; we had the lomo saltado, cebiche mixto, potato ball and a few rolls. So delicious! read more

First time ever experiencing a place that serves both Peruvian food and sushi. The great thing is that while there are some pure Japanese and pure Peruvian dishes, most of the options are a fusion that I've never tried before. They have a sushi chef making the sushi right in front of you. The service is amazing, the servers are super nice, and very attentive. The ambiance is really chill, it's not too loud but still feels homely. I would definitely recommend coming here read more

Kotosh - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

My friend and I came here this past Saturday night around 7:30 and were able to be seated right away. There's actually a lot more seating here than you would think when first walking in. The staff here are very kind! I got the tofu saltado for $18. It comes with such a good portion that I actually was able to save some as leftovers for another meal! I liked that the tofu was more like tofu nuggets with edamame and carrots and had a nice crispy and savory crust. The flavor was really good, I just wish they gave more tomatoes and that the fries were crispy. The rice was cooked well too, just a little on the undercooked side. read more

Kotosh - Tofu Saltado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

I love Kotosh!!! It has been one of my go-to restaurants for years and I realized I have not left a review since 2014. The food is consistently great with their Peruvian and sushi fusion menu. I especially enjoy the jalea and the saltado mariscos. On the sushi side, the Halekulani Special roll is my favorite, though I have tried most of the other rolls and they are all solid. You should try the Spam roll from the kids menu. It is great for adults too. This is a spot I have chosen for special occasions, including celebrating both high school and college graduations, and it is also a place I come back to for lunch on a regular basis. It remains one of my favorite restaurants in the area. read more

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We come here a lot! It is definitely our favorite restaurant in the area. Everything is always the best here. They did change their calamari recipe, they said, and we didn't really like it so I do hope they change it back. But everything else is always 5 stars! read more

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SO good! We always get the katsu with green noodles (I forget what it's called!) and the lomo saltado. Their yellowtail and tuna sashimi appetizers are really good too! read more

Kotosh - Chicken katsu and green noodles - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

Thank you Kotosh and their incredible staff for making this retirement dinner for my wife an excellent and memorable dining experience. Their were 17 of us, 2 unable to make it, but we had an incredible time. Food and service were top notch as always, thank you. The sushi rolls for appetizers were excellent but our favorite was thay spicy tuna crunch rolls, extremely good. Definitely recommend Kotosh for all family gatherings. read more

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This review is for everything EXCEPT the sushi roll. Before I talk about my entree, I just want to say David and Julianna made my first visit there really great. Welcoming, polite, very service oriented. Julianna has a laugh that lights up the world!! I had the best lomo saltado since my trip to Peru. Really delicious. Meat was tender! Acevichado roll was a complete miss for me. I ate one piece and the rest went into the garbage. It didn't taste right. Maybe I don't like fluke. For sure I don't like all the sauce over my sushi. I am sushi purist. read more

The food was really good. Very well made and very tasty. The green sauce is delicious. The service was very good as well. The restaurant has plenty of space for small to larger groups. Definitely a place I would eat again. read more

Kotosh - Lomo Saltado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

This spot nails Peruvian-Japanese fusion. My husband is religiously loyal to the Lomo Saltado--according to him, it's the holy grail: great flavor, hearty portion, and best of all, they bring an entire bottle of the green sauce to the table (none of that tiny cup, pay-extra nonsense). I usually go for the seafood fried rice--can't remember the name, but it's always delicious and generously portioned (hello, doggy bag). If you've got room for dessert, try the helado de lúcuma--a tropical Peruvian ice cream with a SLIGHTLY mochi-like texture and a flavor that's oddly addictive. We always go during the quieter hours, and the service is as sweet as the dessert. read more

Kotosh - Arroz con Mariscos - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

We haven't been to Kotosh for a long time and decided to go for lunch. We usually have sushi but was in the mood for Peruvian food. Hubby wanted the potatoes with cheese sauce and plantains. I ordered the chaufa mariscos. Server was very friendly and attentive. First dish to arrive was the potatoes which my husband loved. Creamy sauce with a hard boiled egg . Plantains were next and it was nice and hot plus a generous portion. Ordered California roll which were filled with crab meat so they were large and delicious. My rice dish was last and had lots of different fish which gave it a delicious flavor. Food was top notch and so was the service. read more

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The food in this place is great! It's a must try if your in the area It has good ambience and the service is pretty good.

Had an amazing dinner here last night. The service was great! We ordered a few appetizers including tiraditos de atún and yellowtail, pulpo al olivo, and calamari. As main dishes I had ceviche de pescado and my friend ordered lomo saltado w/ beef and shrimp. Everything was well prepared and fresh. Absolutely recommend for a casual but good quality Peruvian meal. read more

Kotosh - Pulpo al olivo, Peruvian calamari, yellowtail tiradito - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

PERUVIAN SUSHI! This lovely restaurant is a great fusion of traditional Peruvian food and Japanese sushi. The service is fantastic, ambience is casual. I've been here a number of times but haven't been here in a while since I don't live near anymore but it's the same as before, DELICIOUS! Here is what we had this time: Lomo Saltado with Beef always a must! Arroz chaufa with chicken, so savory, and great with the addictive green sauce. We also had the Acevichado roll, machu piccu roll, and albacore tataki roll, they were all great and a unique fusion of Japanese and Peruvian. I recommend you come here and order family style so you can try more plates. read more

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My friend and I happened to be in the Lomita area for lunch -- which is quite rare since we live pretty far away. Since we were nearby, we decided to finally stop by Kotosh Restaurant, a place I had heard great things about for a while. We ordered just the Cebiche Mixto and a glass of wine, because we supposed to eat lunch. Everything was wonderful. Our server was very kind and friendly. She mentioned that all the staff members are Peruvian Japanese / Japanese Peruvian (I wasn't sure which way she meant, but either way, that explains the great mix of cultures!). They all seem very friendly. My friend, who is originally from Peru, said the cebiche tasted just like the authentic ones back home, which is quite a compliment! The restaurant was very clean and comfortable -- not fancy, but cozy and welcoming. The prices were very reasonable, especially compared to similar Peruvian restaurants in West Los Angeles. I was really impressed. Next time, I'd love to try one of their main dishes and their modern-style sushi rolls. Highly recommended! read more

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There's good Peruvian food, there's good Japanese food, but have you ever had Peruvian-Japanese food? Kotosh offers just that. Okay, mostly Peruvian food is the jam since that's more limited in the area but here we go: The Sudado Mixto was a delicious mix of seafoods that just soothes the soul. You get hit with a nice hearty, savory sauce smell that you just gotta dish over rice or any carb you can get your hands on. I had to control myself lest I eat more than my dad. The Tallarin Verde is a favorite of mine personally, but did you know they serve it with chicken katsu here? Yeah, that juicy crunch of katsu mixed with the tonkatsu sauce and tallarin verde is a unique mix of Peruvian and Japanese done right. Loved the texture and flavors complementing each other. My mom got a chirashi bowl and said the seafood was all very fresh. Enough said. So there you go, Peruvian-Japanese food is an unusual combination but somehow it just works. Although the menu's a bit more like Peruvian and Japanese food rather than true fusion, but there are a few items that incorporate both elements into one dish so go and explore! read more

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Always enjoyable time eating at Kotosh. Today was an exception in that we go to meet up with some friends that we haven't seen in probably over ten years. We enjoyed a nice lunch and the hospitality was even better. I know it has never been a disappointment with the hospitality, but today was great. Enjoy.... read more

Kotosh - Inca Kola, not like your ordinary Cola. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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I've been here twice and only had their Peruvian dishes so I can't speak to their sushi. If you're looking for a traditional sushi experience this is not the space for that. But if you want Peruvian, particularly their soups and broths, I highly recommend coming here. Decent portions of seafood and wonderful flavors read more

Kotosh - Fried fish in spicy broth - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

Been coming here for over a decade. One of the hidden gems in the South Bay. Nothing fancy from the outside and the Interior has gone through a few renovations. Staff is as welcoming as ever and the food is delicious. My favorite dishes by far here are the Chicharron Mixto Al Ajo and the Tallarin Saltado. The green sauce is amazing here, I swear I almost finish a whole bottle everytime. I put that .... On everything. No joke. Chicharron is nice and crispy and a good mix of seafood from fish, squid, shrimp, and more. The garlic sauce is delicious. Though sometimes they make it a little too salty for me. But the crispy seafood, garlic sauce, rice, and green sauce to top it off is delicious. The Lomo Saltado is good, but I personally prefer the Tallarin Saltado. The noodles, onions, beef with green sauce is delicious. This boast we got the assorted sashimi. Excellent cuts and variety of fish. If you ever come with a large party, I recommend the chowders as well. Nice and creamy with lots of flavor. read more

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Been awhile since I've been here. I remember liking Kotosh in the past so got delivery. Maybe the mistake was that. The food too salty and fries mushy from being in the sauce too long from the delivery. The few pieces of chicken were kinda overcooked, same with the plantains. I think I would try dining in next time if I were to ever go back. read more

As far as Peruvian food goes, this place is okay. I ordered the Picante de Mariscos which was seafood in a tomato cream sauce. The sauce itself was very tasty but not very spicy like the name suggests, I'd say a mild or even lighter than mild. Also the seafood pieces were all on the smaller side - there was mini shrimp, small rings of calamari, and only half a small potato. The portion just felt skimpy and the seafood wasn't great. However there was one fresh prawn on top which was really nice, but I'd trade that for better quality seafood. I also tried the lomo saltado and it was okay at best. The beef chunks were very dry and chewy and the dish overall didn't have much sauce. Idk if that's normal, but I've tried some places that have a saucier lomo saltado which I prefer. On the plus side, it was seasoned nicely and the spicy green sauce paired very well with it. The restaurant seems to be quite popular for its sushi which isn't a typical pairing for Peruvian so maybe people like coming here more for that. read more

Kotosh - Picante De Mariscos and Lomo Saltado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

You had me at sushi and Peruvian food! I love the concept and the fresh quality food makes it worth it. The yellowtail was fresh and tangy from the ponzu. Peruvian slur roll was a nice twist with the green spicy sauce. The saltado was perfection and full of flavor. The aji verde sauce was the right amount of spice and creaminess, and my wife and I drizzled it all over our saltado plates! The staff were super friendly and welcoming. The space is very clean and they have a good amount of seating. We will definitely be back! read more

Kotosh - Tiradito De Yellowtail - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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What a delicious meal. Started off with Albacore Nigiri ($6.00) and Yellowtail Nigiri ($7.00). Good quality fish and nicely seasoned rice. They add a touch of ponzu on the Albacore. The small salad ($7.00) came with fresh greens and a tasty, creamy salad dressing. The Tallarin Verde with white meat ($23.00) is probably one of the best chicken katsu that I've had in a while. The chicken was moist and thinly breaded with panko. The crispiness was fantastic. The pasta sauce was flavorful but not overpowering. The dish also included 2 pieces of fried potato, which were also very good. Dining area is about 5 tables and a sushi bar. They softly play Latin music in the background. Service was very friendly and prompt. There is parking directly out front plus additional parking at the end of the lot. I asked if they make a spaghetti and meatballs dish. They told me it's available on the Kids menu but they could accommodate me by making an adult size version. read more

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One of my top Peruvian places (actually I don't know many, and this is really the only one I eat at so it's my TOP favorite). I've been back with my friends more than 10 times over the years and I always get the same item. Unfortunately my phone has so many photos that I cannot easily find a picture of it. It is the LOMO SALTADO! It is made so well and it is so good! There is so much flavor!! The fries and steak mixed with tomatoes, sauce, etc. Ahhhhh. The secret is to ask the staff for an extra bottle of their green sauce that they put on there. I am guilty of using most of a bottle myself.... but I leave so happy lol. Highly recommend!! read more

This restaurant was recommended by my friend. The entrance may not be easy to notice. We came at around 3 pm for a late lunch - still some people in the restaurant. The service was very good - the waitress was very nice and gave us recommendations on the dishes. The food came in a decent portion. We ordered a seafood Arroz Chaufa (seafood fried rice) and a Chupe De Camarones (Peruvian Style Shrimp Chowder). Both of them were delicious. The fried rice had Wok hei with plenty of seafood - squid, shrimp and scallop. The soup had special fragrant and tender shrimps. Will definitely come back to try other food on the menu! read more

Kotosh - Arroz Chaufa - Seafood - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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This was my first time trying Peruvian food and it was delicious! We had the ceviche and the lomo with pasta and it was so good. The ceviche was very fresh and flavorful. The lomo was very tender and the pasta was seasoned very well. The service was also great, as they were very attentive to us. It was a very nice ambience and the perfect spot for a date or dinner with family. read more

Kotosh - Ceviche de pescado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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I always wondered about this restaurant. So we tried it today and we really enjoyed it. Our meals were so good. The atmosphere is light and clean. The service was excellent. They really cared how everything was. I am adding them to our list. read more

Kotosh - Deep fried white fish Pescado Frito - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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Disappointed in the sudado de pescado which is a classic Peruvian coastal stew. The broth lacked flavor, was hoping for a deep Aji Amarillo, garlic, tomato and onion flavor but it lacked that. Sadly wouldn't order again. Also ordered the fried calamari, very little squid mostly fried batter, $18 for basically heavy fried batter and very little squid. I love Peruvian food but I would recommend many others before this one. read more

Kotosh - Sudado De Pescado - classic perivian coastal stew - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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I like this place. It's very good. Very good. Customer service people are very friendly. I like the environment pretty clean and the food is very good quality. read more

Kotosh - Chicharron mixto al ajo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

We love Kotosh! Their food is always incredible and consistent and this is the only place I can enjoy Lucuma ice cream (that I know of). I first tried it in Chile (Ages ago0 and haven't found it since! ... til now. We get the yellowtail and tuna appetizer, crispy rice with tuna and sometimes the classic Peruvian dishes. Everything is spectacular and the whole family enjoys this place. This is in our top three favorites as a family. Service is sometimes slow but it's worth the wait and they are working hard. read more

After over a decade of coming here, I still love this place. This is one of our go-to spots for takeout. Japanese and Peruvian fusion is done right here. We always get their: Crispy spicy tuna Peruvian Slur Lomo Saltado Love their spicy green sauce! They're also on DoorDash if you prefer delivery. Parking: free in lot read more

We loved our visit at this modern Japanese Peruvian fusion restaurant in Lomita! The restaurant is located in a small plaza right next to the exotic bird and reptile store. Small storefront but once you go inside, it's l bigger than it seemed as there are seats in the back. Service was really great all around. They have a great selections of Japanese items (ie rolls, sushi, etc), Peruvian items (eg Lomo Saltado), drinks, and dessert. Two of us shared a lomo saltado (protein rice plate with tomato, onions, and fries) and roll. It was the perfect amount and so tasty. Yes would recommend! read more

Kotosh - Lomo Saltado with shrimps - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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Food was awesome and service matched the quality and taste of the meal. My family of 3 (including a toddler) shared the new unagi roll, halibut roll and the tuca tuca Lomo Saltado. Perfect for us. Our sever should probably be working at a Michelin restaurant. The way she served us made us want to leave a tip before we even got the entree. They even had a toddler plate for us too use. Will be back again. My only suggestion is to sit in the back/main area. The vibe was a lot better there and probably added to the experience (not that it's a crazy cool area or anything) read more

The food was very delicious, both the peruvian and the sushi. Service was amazing as well , great vibe, will return soon

The atmosphere is cozy, not a fancy place so come casually dressed. The menu is wonderful with a wide array of choices. Their sushi is fresh and prepared perfectly. I had the slur roll which is salmon and avocado but there was a special sauce on top which made it divine. It melted in my mouth as it was so fresh. The Peruvian menu is incredible. Whether you want fish, chicken or beef the saltado is fantastic. I had the pollo saltado with grilled chicken, tomatoes, peppers, onions and french fries on top. Choices of rice on the side. It is SO good. Our server was very sweet and busy but she made the time to check in on us. What a wonderful restaurant. Check it out!! read more

Son and daughter in law introduced us to this restaurant and we loved it! Large portions, calamari and yuca were good, tofu tallarin saltado was excellent (best tofu w edamame and carrot), Chaufa shrimp great and desserts were great! Chicken Katsu and Loma saltado were packed w flavour! Will definitely make the trip from Riverside to go again! read more