We stopped by Mafia Sushi LA after my daughter finished a gymnastics competition -- she had just won, so we figured sushi was the perfect way to celebrate. First impressions: the place is pretty simple. Don't expect a super decorated sushi bar or that "wow, this feels like a hidden Tokyo gem" vibe. It's more casual and a bit plain inside. Service also felt a little... rookie. Our waiter was nice but seemed new to the job -- a bit unsure and not very engaging. Now let's talk about the food. We ordered a mix of sashimi, nigiri, and rolls -- salmon sashimi, bluefin sashimi, rainbow roll, Red Dragon roll, sweet shrimp, eel nigiri, and a baked salmon roll. Presentation was actually quite nice (orchids and plating looked great for photos, but the sashimi slices were thinner than expected. The fish tasted fresh enough, but overall the food landed in the "good but not memorable" category. Solid sushi, just nothing that really made us go "wow." If I were judging purely on food and atmosphere, this would probably land around 2.5 stars for me. BUT... here's where the night got sweeter. When the staff heard our daughter had just won her gymnastics competition, they surprised her with a free ice cream to celebrate. That was a really thoughtful gesture and totally made her night. On top of that, they also brought complimentary miso soup for our whole table (4 of us), which was a nice unexpected bonus. Little things like that go a long way, especially when you're dining with kids. It turned what would have been a pretty average dinner into a warm family moment. So while the sushi itself was just okay, the kindness from the staff bumped this review up to 3.5 stars for me. Would I go out of my way to come here? Probably not. But if I'm nearby and craving sushi again, I'd consider stopping in -- especially since they were so sweet to our little champion. read more

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Went here on a busy night, I think there was a hockey game going on so everyone was grabbing a bite before the game. Overall, good spot for semi-quick semi-affordable sushi. Sushi wasn't anything special but fine! Miso average, vegetable tempura average. Highlight was my spicy scallop handroll! Very good. There were only two girls working the entire restaurant so be aware you might need to be a bit patient as they are the only people there to seat guests, food run, wait tables, bus tables, and reset tables -- they were as attentive and as sweet as they could be. Beats going to WeHo with a QR code auto menu and 10 food runners that glare at you when you ask for an extra napkin! We will be coming back as it's walking distance from us and very chill ambience! read more

We came here before our show at the Ahmanson Theater and grabbed a quick bite! The service was great, and the staff recommended some solid choices. I've ordered from here before, and it's always consistent. It looks like they opened recently, so go support your local neighborhood business! read more

Mafia Sushi - Yummy rolls !!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place has the best chicken teriyaki meal downtown. I also get the chicken fried rice when I'm here too. I think the food is fresh and seasoned really good. I love their teriyaki sauce and the people are nice! This is definitely a cute little sushi spot! read more

Mafia Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is incredible. We were greeted with miso soup while we looked at the menu. We ordered a baked roll of fried roll and two fresh rolls. The fried roll is absolutely perfect of all of the fried rolls I've ever had because it was perfectly fried but then the fish was still fresh and raw on the inside. The baked roll was to die for and the too fresh rolls were just so unique and refreshing definitely would come back to this place again if we were in LA. read more

Mafia Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great pregame sushi spot near Crypto.com Arena. Perfectly located in Downtown LA, right outside our favorite sports venue, this has become our go-to pregame meal when we're in the mood for sushi. They're used to the sports crowd, so they know how to get you in and out quickly--plenty of time before puck drop or tip-off, depending on what you're there to see. The name recently changed due to new ownership, but the food, service, and overall experience are still just as solid as ever. If you're looking for no-frills, no-fuss sushi at a fair price, this is a great option. read more

Mafia Sushi - Yellowtail - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came by on a Sunday night around 7pm after reading the glowing Yelp reviews earlier in the day, and I'm so glad we did! We were sat immediately by the super friendly staff. The menu is pretty extensive, so it took us some time to look through everything, but the wait staff kept checking in to make sure they weren't keeping us waiting. We ended up going with the Amazing roll, the Legend roll, the 3 Musketeer roll, and the Big Boss roll (one from each of the four categories). Honestly, everything was delicious! The standouts were the Amazing and the Legend. The Amazing was so fresh and drenched in this light cilantro sauce that is to die for. The Legend was creamy and saucy and packed with flavor. The vibes inside are cool, just a local sushi spot feel with chill music and large windows to satisfy your DTLA people watching dreams. Not sure what the parking sitch is like as we are local and were able to walk over, so keep that in mind if you are not local to DTLA that parking is probably a challenge. But between the amazing food, great prices, and stellar service, I will definitely be back to try more rolls and their spicy miso ramen! read more

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I've eaten at this sushi restaurant before, but I think it had a different name. Must've gone under a new company. I was hesitant to try this place, because the last time at ate here (previous sushi restaurant), it wasn't good. Glad I gave this new one a try. It was delicious. The interiors looks similar to the previous company. read more

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Yummy speedy sushi! The veggie egg roll was not great, but our sushi started arriving quickly, and that was great. I highly appreciate the spicy salmon roll, the Amazing roll, the crispy rice with spicy tuna, and the 3 musketeers tempura roll (a deep fried roll). My coworkers also liked the Outlaw roll (it has baked scallops, not my thing). We also had giant bottles of Sapporo and Kirin light. read more

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Went here with my friend around 3 on a Sunday and luckily it wasn't too busy so we got seated immediately. For a restaurant in the heart of LA, and a bit contrary to its "edgy" name, Mafia Sushi is decorated in a way that allows lots of natural light and gives out such a quaint and serene vibe. The music was gentle and thus allowed easy conversation. All the staff were very friendly and sweet. Not only were we greeted and seated immediately, all the orders came very quickly. Everyone was attentive, and condiments and water were always filled without the need to request. The food itself was indeed the star. It's easy to tell that the ingredients were fresh, and all the cuts were thick and juicy, making each and every bite a satisfying experience. LB SUN was amazing. Not only was the plating stunning, resembling both a seashell, and also a setting sun, the taste is superb. It had a unique sweet and creamy texture yet light and also hints of chili. To contrast with the creaminess of LB Sun, FANTASTIC 4 had a more refreshing taste with 4 different seared fish on top of 4 different salad. The light tang and sweetness of the salads complemented so well with the thick juicy cuts of fish. Out of the 4 salads, the cucumber was my personal favorite because it leaned more on the sweeter side while my friend really enjoyed both the seaweed salad and the octopus salad. The SCORPION KING was also on the refreshing side with the flavors leaning on the light tanginess. It was built to look like a scorpion, too! Such a cute touch to highlight the name of the dish! Last but not least, the PUNK has a similar favor profile to the LB Sun with its sweet and creamy sauce. However, it's not heavy at all as there were plenty of fresh veggies as well as the soy paper to balance out the creamy sauce. For the nowadays, the pricing at Mafia Sushi is also incredible and very affordable, especially considering the location (DTLA), the portion, the quality of the food, and the attention to details and flavors of the chefs. If you're in the area, definitely give them a try! read more

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This was super close to the Pico metro stop just one block away, and it was spacious and nice atmosphere. Menu is extensive. Foods were pretty fast, but size is a little small imo. Presentation is not bad, could be better. Flavor is a little light, including both the wasabi and ginger. Fish was fresh. The rice-free rolls were interesting, I like the one I ordered but not sure if it's worth the price? Also couldn't tell the mango flavor at all, which was why I ordered it. Maybe it's just how much it normally is in LA. We still enjoyed it, but I think even their specialty rolls didn't seem too interesting to me. I think they could go even more creative with stronger flavors and incorporate more fruity take on the specialty ones. read more

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We came up for a La kings game and found this cute sushi place. It's been open a year and has two other locations. It was such a great find! Great ambiance and filled with kings fans which made it even better. Check this place out next time you're near Crypto arena! read more

It's definitely a local place. I would say the restaurant had about 5 tables occupied. Not too busy. When we walked in and sat down we were greeted with two waters with lemon and miso soup. Nice touch! We ordered two California Rolls and a chicken fried rice. Rolls were average. Not too bad. Wasn't too impressed as well. About the average of 8 pieces in each roll. The soup was steaming! The chicken fried rice wasn't bad either just wasn't over the top. Great price points and local. I'd go back again! read more

Good quality sushi, sashimi and tuna salad YUM! casual ambiance and friendly service. Bonus: TV ready to watch your fave sports game. Enjoy read more

Mafia Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We love getting the Oyster shooters here, then getting the stuffed jalapeños, followed by a couple of rolls. We have our order down and always sit at the sushi bar for service with Teddy, the sushi chef. read more

Expansive sushi menu with all of the basics as well as some others to please everyone, including ramen and other uncommon dishes at other sushi restaurants. Fish is fresh and reasonably priced. Handrolls were a little underwhelming but the nigiri is great. read more

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I will have to come back to give my full opinion- but as of now it's just OKAY. Unfortunately, the restaurant had a very heavy fish odor when I walked in. Now I KNOW it's a sushi restaurant so what can you expect, but it almost smelled like a port harbor. It wasn't a waft it was a wave. Once you sit there for awhile you become immune to it. We had the poke nachos. There were just 8 wonton chips. I wish I would had known that for sharing. Maybe include that in the menu. Apart from other sushi plates they have a variety of other foods making this a good stop to come with people who maybe don't want sushi (but don't mind the smell of it) read more

This review is overdue, wow. Amazing quality, amazing service. Do not second guess this spot. If you love Sashimi do the salmon carpaccio, baby yellowtail. Wowsers. This place cannot be beat and Teddy is one of the best sushi / sashimi makers I have met in 20 years. I go every two weeks and will never change this routine!!!!! read more

This place recently changed ownership but the selection and quality is as good if not better than the previous business. They have an excellent selection of sushi, sashimi, hand rolls as well as various plates such as katsu. The eel avocado hand roll was fantastic. Service was stellar as well. Great spot to grab a meal before a lakers game. read more

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What an amazing gem of a restaurant! The customer service was great and the food was delicious. We got the edamame to share. I enjoyed the chicken teriyaki and my husband got the spicy chicken ramen. Everything came out quick and hot. This place was a short walk from our hotel and well worth it. Highly recommend! read more

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I ordered the yellowtail scallion on cut roll. It's the biggest portion I've ever had. The fish tasted very fresh! I also ordered the chicken hibachi. The hibachi sauce was very good. It was a bit sour which I like. I made the mistake of pouring the whole thing which ended up making it very salty but if I poured properly, this would've tasted even more amazing. The service was great! Very friendly staff! I went close to Halloween time so there were a bunch of Halloween decorations. The lighting was dim but not terribly dim. Ambiance felt cozy! read more

A Hidden Gem Near the Convention Center! I'm so glad I found this new sushi spot just a 5-minute walk from the downtown convention center! The sashimi was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and the service was genuinely warm and attentive. It feels like a completely new place compared to before the ownership change -- the entire menu has been revamped, and there are so many creative and special dishes I can't wait to try next time. Definitely a great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Mafia Sushi - Sushi & Sashimi Combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came across this place being randomly hungry in the middle of DTLA, but having a craving for sushi & man, tens. The miso soup was the best (imo) I ended up coming back 3 other times on 3 other occasions (the food was that fye to me) . Amazing service as well. read more

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this is a great new spot in DTLA. the fish is fresh and quality. nothing groundbreaking but if you want the usuals done right you can't go wrong here. except the sashimi salad, i would avoid that! read more

Pretty good ramen. I especially liked the charsiu (pork) done porchetta style with well seared edges. Soup is not too salty. Also liked the salmon skin cut rolls; skin was crispy throughout with just enough meat attached. Will definitely return to try other dishes. Service is attentive. Street parking. A good quiet alternative away from the LA Live crowd without being too far to walk to games. read more

Food was good wide variety and good portions. Service was consistent and was check up on regularly and greeted with a smile. The setting and ambiance was chill. read more

Mafia Sushi is a DTLA best-kept secret. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by friendly staff. The quality of the sushi here is great, especially for the price. It's always fresh and flavorful. Parking is easy since there's plenty of street parking. It's a great place to grab a quick dinner around the corner from Crypto. If you're in LA and love sushi, this place should be on your list. Can't wait to come back! read more

From the miso soup to my madman roll to my veggie tempura ! This place is very delicious. Fresh sushi , came here with some coworkers for lunch and we were pleased . The employees were also very sweet and friendly, fast service as well. We paid $10 for parking behind the place read more

Mafia Sushi - Madman - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hella good. Fresh fish and super interesting rolls. All the sauces on them make them very unique. Teddy at the sushi bar is great! Super friendly and very attentive. read more

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Sushi fresh creative. Best iced green tea ever. Service very friendly. Miso soup "on the house" at lunch. read more

Mafia Sushi - First Lady - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Incredible selection, fresh sushi and friendly service. Grabbed some food before flying home and wish I'd had longer to enjoy the food!

Clean and spacious environment. We came based on a recommendation from a waitress. Food was good as was the service. A little overpriced but it was downtown and we were celebrating a birthday. I would accurately put this place at a 4.5. read more

Absolutely amazing experience. Friendly staff and great food. These guys care about the quality of their food and the experience they provide. I had the Who's boss roll. Highly recommend it. So many menu items that I look forward to coming back and trying. We live right in the lofts right next door and pleased with the addition of Mafia Sushi. read more

So happy this place opened in South Park. It is a great option when you want a quiet atmosphere rather than the craziness of Sakana. Mafia is conveniently located in close enough proximity to the convention center and Crypto, so it makes for a great pre-game / pre-event option. Visited this place for the first time with hubby and friend who loves sushi. They were both very impressed by their choices. I am allergic to fish so I really appreciated that I could eat more than a standard avocado or cucumber roll. Their options for vegetarian rolls were very impressive and interesting. I chose the Yellowstone and OH MY GOODNESS...it was fantastic. Literally an explosion of flavor. Hubs and friend said the same of their fish rolls. The spicy edamame also looked very spicy and garlicky. There was only one other party while we were dining so we are hopeful that this place catches on so that it can stick around. I lost def will be back. read more

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I think I found my favorite sushi spot! I really enjoyed every roll super fresh and delicious. The service was amazing super friendly. A pretty chill place to grab a bite read more

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We checked this place out on a whim and I'm so glad we did! We got there early for a dinner, so there was no one in the restaurant which gave us an immediate seat as the sushi bar. The sushi chef was friendly, knowledgeable and suggested dishes based on our likes. The amazing role is a must! It's light and refreshing with a citrusy, cilantro sauce! Great value, especially for the quality. The bathroom was immaculate, which is a huge part of the dining experience to me, because if the bathroom isn't clean, I know the rest of the restaurant likely isn't. read more

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Thankful for a warm hearted and caring staff who provided exceptional service, but more importantly the emotional intelligence shared. The care put in by the team to warm their customers who came in from the cold-rain was 2nd to none. Impressed by the sushi and the team who made the wonderful dishes. read more

Mafia Sushi - Not sure, but really good!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food is absolutely delicious. Our favorite roll was the First Lady. It was super fresh. We were welcomed with miso soup on the house. The service was fantastic and our waitress was very attentive. Definitely coming back!!! read more

Mafia Sushi - Tempura Ice Cream - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great restaurant. The fish is extremely fresh presentation is outstanding and the service is beyond. Compare. I will continue to eat there every time I'm in town. read more

I go here at least twice a week. The fish is so fresh and the rolls are flavor combos I've never had before. Best sushi in dtla in my opinion! read more

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