Charming little sushi restaurant. I've been here several times, and I can say they don't…read moredisappoint. A diverse variety of sushi, sesame chicken, baked mussels, spicy garlic edamame -- my son loves the 'Baby Rockstar' roll -- everything has been good. Parking was a bit tight but still enough and plenty. Located in a plaza.

I've been going to Japanese Castle Sushi for a while now, and it's easily one of my go-to spots…read morewhen I'm craving Japanese food. I always order the chicken yakitori--it's consistently on point every time. The chicken is juicy, well-seasoned, and has that perfect grilled flavor. One thing I like is that I switch up my sushi rolls every visit, and I've honestly never been disappointed. Everything always tastes fresh and well put together. That said, a couple rolls I keep coming back to are the Samurai Roll and the Blue Crab Salmon Roll--both are packed with flavor and definitely stand out on the menu. And I have to mention the miso soup... hands down the best I've had. It's simple, but done right with great flavor. Overall, this place is consistent, fresh, and reliable. If you like trying different sushi rolls or already have your favorites, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

Amazing service here! They always serve us so fast and they're always so attentive!…read more Always such yummy sushi!

Came here for lunch after arriving from LAX; it was on the way home and had good reviews. It's in a…read morelittle strip mall with a large parking lot. Staff were friendly and greeted us when we came in. While there were a few people I think we just missed the lunch rush and were seated right away. Inside was nicely decorated in Japanese theme and tables were spaced enough between patrons. I liked that there was a button on the table to call the server if you needed something. Food was really albeit a little expensive. Place settings were nicely presented. We ordered an iced matcha and some hot green tea. Started off with a couple of miso soups, followed by a couple of rolls to share. We also got 2 build your own bentos where we got more rolls, tempura, salad, katsu, and Takoyaki. The family enjoyed their meal and it was great meal to start our vacation. Staff were friendly and the place had nice decor. Despite the number of patrons it was not loud. Restrooms were clean.

KenScale: 8.5/10 Visit: December 2025…read more Before we headed off to Los Angeles, my wife Jun and I debated where to take out our longtime friend and her husband the night before our trip together to the Santa Barbara wine country. We knew her friend loves sushi but it also happened that we had visited Sushi Sho in New York in the fall that we were afraid we might be too spoiled to enjoy another sushi restaurant. At the end, we decided to focus on treating our friend and booked a reservation to Sushi Sonagi, located inside a strip mall in Gardena outside LA. At the end of the night, Jun and I were surprised just how much we loved our experience at this sushi restaurant. The chef Daniel Son, a second-generation chef, is in charge of all of the dishes at Sushi Sonagi, which has a single counter table with two shifts per night. What really stood out about the omakase at Sushi Sonagi (the menu costs $250 per person) is chef Daniel's openness to experimenting with ingredients not typically used at a sushi restaurant, as well as the overall balance in flavor of all the dishes. The opening dishes featured a super delicious chawanmushi with snow crab and (unexpectedly) sweet corn. The fried green eyes fish was also another delightful item on the course, as well the mackerel sandwich that Jun really enjoyed even though mackerel is not her favorite fish. My two favorite dishes before the nigiri section were the black abalone (sourced from Korea's Jeju Island) with liver sauce - this is one delicacy that I won't stop thinking about for a while - and monkfish liver (which had a bit of wasabi on top to a surprising effect) that would've held its own against ankimo at other top-end sushi restaurants. The nigiris coming from chef Daniel's magical touch were also of consistently high quality; Jun and I were especially impressed with how each piece wasn't overly seasoned to maximize the texture of the fish. Some of the standout pieces wowed us with ingredients we had not encountered before, like the baby green onions that complemented beautifully with spotted skipjack tuna, or the seared flounder fin that was exceptional for its textural complexity. I certainly don't recall having many langoustine nigiri at sushi restaurants before, and after chef Daniel brought one (from New Zealand) with wonderfully crunchy texture, I wondered why other sushi restaurants don't try this ingredient more often. After a few more nigiri pieces and an aromatic soup of tofu, yuzu and chrysanthemum came the highlight of our dinner, a stone pot rice with female snow crab inside. The rice umami of this rice dish was so irresistible that even though I was pretty full by then, I felt compelled to ask for a second bowl. Even the tamago from Sushi Sonagi is not an ordinary egg custard, with miso butter that added an entirely different dimension to the dish. Getting a reservation at Sushi Sonagi, given its popularity in the LA dining scene and also limited seatings (the restaurant is only open Thursday through Saturday), will definitely require advance planning (plus $200 deposit per person, which will be fully refunded on the reservation day). Given that the reservation window opens 30 days prior at midnight Pacific Time, I was afraid I might miss the window but if you are able to wake up early Eastern Time the next day, most likely you will be able to snag a table. The modest and cozy setting of the counter gives a warm neighborhood restaurant vibe that belies the very high quality of dishes coming out of chef Daniel's hands. The restaurant does have a decent number of sakes and some limited wines on the beverage list; it also allows corkage for a fairly modest price of $45 / wine bottle so I brought a couple of champagnes from a wine shop in LA (I highly recommend Thatcher's Wine in Brentwood) to take advantage of the policy. At the end of the meal, we chatted for a bit with chef Daniel, who is a truly nice person that simply enjoys what he does and is eager to continue to improve upon his craft. I am so glad that there are still sushi restaurants out there that can wow us with an exceptional omakase meal and would gladly be back to visit Sushi Sonagi next time we are in LA.

chef daniel son comes as a second generation sushi chef, trained at some of the best michelin…read moregraced restaurants around the world. love the personality of chef son it compliments the dining experience not to mention the attentive staff who's literally a ninja when it comes to cleaning, refilling, and ensuring you have the best experience. note: $200 deposit per person is required and reserve in advance! autumn 2025 menu * miso butter atsuyaki tamago / miso butter jidori omelet - california = took 5 years to master and hours to make = it's delish! * chawanmushi, ikura shoyuzuke, snow crab, sweet corn * mehikari / green eyes - aichi * kuroawabi / black abalone - korea * shime saba sando / mackerel sandwich - oita * amadai / tilefish - tsushima * ankimo / monkfish liver - hokkaido * shima aji / striped jack - kagoshima * toro sawara / fatty king mackerel - mie * akamizuke / marinated bluefin tuna - ehime * toro / fatty tuna - ehime * sumagatsuo / spotted skipjack tuna - kagoshima * nodoguro / black throat perch - nagasaki * aburi engawa / seared flounder fin - korea * akaza ebi / g1 langsostino - new zealand * uni / sea urchin - hokkaido * anago / sea eel - korea * suimono, meiji tofu, yuzu, chrysanthemum - gardena * seikogani dolsot bap / female snow crab stone pot rice - hyogo * buttermilk pudding, yuzu ice - torrance parking 5/5 tons of parking south bay strip mall, had no issues at all

Everything is great quality. Food comes out pretty quick. And the fish to rice ratio is beautiful…read more Decent size fish on top and little bit of rice on bottom but enough to balance the sushi. It is pretty dim inside and the noise level to me is average. I mean it's a big restaurant and it's always packed so don't expect the noise level to be quiet. Our waitress seems so busy waiting multiple tables but still took care of us. Seems like all the waitresses work as a team because every waiter helped us no matter what so we didn't have to wait on ours. If you have any restrictions the menu is very descriptive and has pictures for almost all items. But to be safe then sorry always ask before you order. Me and my dad live in la and every time we're in the area we try to to.

If I could give this place, 10 stars, I would give it 10 stars!…read more This place is one of my favorite Sushi spots! The only thing I will say, I don't like is that I can't dine in for a few sushi rolls and mussels. Every time I go, the service is spectacular. Restrooms are always clean. The staff is always super friendly and attentive. I wish I would've took more pictures, but I was so happy with the food I forgot to take photos. I will definitely be back an update my review when I return and take photos

The food is great, and the service is even better. So many different options and it's all great…read more It's very clean and has nice ambiance and well!

Coming to Aikan was like rediscovering an oldie but goodie…read more I have been to the Artesia location a few times back in 2022 post-Covid times, and it was my first time at LB location tonight. The parking was more ample and the restaurant seemed bigger too. The ambiance, music, service and food were five stars all around. The only thing to note was that they didn't bring out some orders - one piece of mackerel and an order of mussels- but it was nothing detrimental to the overall experience. The salmon was the freshest I've tried at an ayce sushi spot, and the miso soup was also pretty darn perfect. Highlights: yuzu salmon nigiri, crispy rice tuna, yellowtail, unagi roll, Dynamite. Will definitely be back in the near future!

Tried Travei Sushi and everything was so fresh and delicious. We ordered rolls and they were…read morehonestly really good -- great quality and flavor. We came about an hour before closing and they still sat us right away with no attitude, which I really appreciated. Customer service was great too -- we spoke with Frank, super friendly and sweet guy who made the experience even better. The spot is very takeout-friendly, but still comfortable if you dine in. I also loved that they have options for people who don't like fish, like veggie rolls and beef rolls. We got the King Kong roll and it was huge and sooo good. Only small downside is they don't have fountain drinks, but honestly the food and service made up for it. Everything we tried was delicious and we'll definitely be back.

I had an amazing experience at this sushi restaurant. The fish was incredibly fresh, and every roll…read morewas beautifully presented with great attention to detail. I especially loved the spicy tuna roll. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the service was quick without feeling rushed. The restaurant had a clean, cozy atmosphere that made the meal even more enjoyable. Overall, I'd highly recommend this spot to anyone who loves quality sushi and great service. I give this spot a 10/10. Tuve una experiencia increíble en este restaurante de sushi. El pescado estaba increíblemente fresco, y cada rollo estaba bellamente presentado con gran atención al detalle. Me encantó especialmente el rollo de atún picante. El personal fue amable y atento, y el servicio fue rápido sin sentirse apurado. El restaurante tenía un ambiente limpio y acogedor que hizo que la comida fuera aún más agradable. En general, recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar a cualquiera que ame el sushi de calidad y el gran servicio. Le doy a este lugar un 10/10.

I have never been to a restaurant so many times without getting tired of it. I've been eating at…read moreKimu for years and I can confirm this is the best sushi restaurant in town by a landslide. The sashimi pieces are big, cold, and always fresh. I always order spicy edamame, gyoza, salmon sashimi, yellowtail sashimi, and miso soup. It's so delicious I crave it on a weekly basis. Come here! You won't regret it. The owner is often behind the sushi bar completing orders and is very kind and caring. The food is mouthwatering, the presentation is impeccable, and the price keeps me coming back!

This spot seemed to have a parking lot however when we got there, it was packed. I don't know if it…read morewas because of the weekend of the Grand Prix or whatever the situation may be we had to find parking on the street two blocks down. We sat at the bar and the sushi, chefs and server were nice. We ordered their spicy edamame which was loaded with flavor by far the best spicy edamame. I love the garlic and chili combos with a little citrus flavor. Also ordered the stinky roll, which is spicy tuna on the inside and salmon on the outside which I liked very much couldn't decide on a second roll so I asked the server to surprise us and kind of regret doing that because he had brought us a roll that I was already cringing at reading the description on the menu which was their long beach roll however, the crunch it had on the inside was very nice and not too heavy. I don't feel that asparagus should be anywhere near a sushi roll, but that was my bad. Also ordered their Yuzu cheesecake, which was a no for me. It was too strong and screaming Yuzu simialr to lemon zest and super tiny. The quality of the ingredients they use here are pretty good. I would come back to try other items, but I do not suggest getting their dessert or their long beach roll.

First time at Aikan after hearing a lot of good things and it did not disappoint! The food was very…read moredelicious definitely coming back!

This is our go to AYCE sushi spot! We love the menu options and friendly customer service here. Our…read moreserver, Michelle,are our experience here wonderful!

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!

This is my go-to place, and this is my first time reviewing it. Obviously, I like their food,…read moreatmosphere, and service. Especially last Saturday, our server Mia provided excellent service. I hope she works there for a long time!

The environment was extremely welcoming and the customer service was excellent. Will definitely…read morerecommend this location to everyone!