The food is fresh, the green tea is fantastic, and the service is prompt and friendly. It's a lovely neighborhood place where you can share a meal and a long chat with a friend. read more

Very nice server. Place needs to be cleaned and revived, maybe some fresh paint... interior is not pretty, needs some help/cleaning/upgrades... The MISO soup is theeeee best I've ever had, which is why I'm giving this place an extra star. Soooooooo being that I'm a sushi snob, I did not want to eat here according to the reviews, but my company was tired and said let's try this place, it's close to our destination...I was like meh....i had already looked up this place... I decided to order a hot green tea....first strike! Omfg! I've never had such bad sour tea in my life! Just gross!!!! Strike one. Ok miso soup redeems them! Ok so I figured the safe way to go was to start out with a couple rolls with menu left on table. Good thing.. Sushi roll one was ok. Fish was not fresh.... Strike 2! Sushi roll number 2....not as good as the first one.....what ever was crunchy on top tasted like it was fried yesterday. Strike 3! Yeah no. Decided not to get full here and treated us to $40 ice cream up the street at that fine chocolate spot. I definitely will not return. read more

There is an unwritten guideline to avoid sushi restaurants on mondays and Tuesdays. This is because some but not all restaurants receive shipments on Thursdays before the weekend. As such sushi is generally more fresh on Fridays and the weekend and not so much at the start of the week. My party insisted on sushi on a Monday. We were in the area and gave this place a try. We had the salmon special, maui maui roll and amazing kiss. All 3 dishes had soggy rice and very soft and somewhat mushy fish texture. The veggie tempura was cooked well, was crispy on the outside and had good texture to the veggies. We noticed that it seemed a bit warm in the restaurant. Otherwise service was friendly. Immediately after and For a few hours after i felt my stomach processing. I did wash my hands before eating. Another person in my party also felt the same for a bit. I dont like writing bad reviews. It is possible the sushi would be better quality on a different day. read more

Too crispy. Couldn't even bite into the rice. Tried it a few months ago and wanted to give them the benefit of doubt so I tried again and it was still too crispy and dry ;( read more

Mon Roll House - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I found this place on Yelp because it advertised a happy hour, but when I arrived, I was surprised to find that there was "no happy hour available". The restaurant is run by Thai staff so they offer Thai Tea, which was unexpected given the sushi focus. What really disappointed me was that they only provide a few small slices of ginger with your sushi, and if you ask for more, they charge you extra. I initially thought the California mango sushi looked pretty good, but charging customers for additional ginger with sushi is unacceptable and left a very bad impression. Unfortunately, because of the misleading happy hour information and the extra charge for something that is normally provided with sushi, I can only give this place 1 star. read more

**Rating the experience with a small child** It's such a bummer that I have to give this place a low rating. I really wanted to give more, but my son got a really bad tummy ache and he could barely walk. I'm not sure what caused it, but the only two things that I did not eat were the tamago sushi and chicken teriyaki (that was off the menu). At the very beginning my son said the tamago didn't taste really good, so he only ate one. And because they didn't have chicken karage, the kitchen made him an off-the-menu dish of chicken teriyaki. At first I thought it was nice, but then I started thinking about the ingredients of it was off-the-menu. It didn't look very appetizing, but he ate it anyway as he was hungry. My Candy Roll and edamame were fine, and so were the mochi ice cream. Can't really screw up the mochi! Service was really nice and prompt; so it's unfortunate to have to give it a lower rating. My son demanded that we give them 1 star as he was in pain, but I thought the service made up for at least another. Unfortunately we will not be back. read more

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I ordered the Unagi Donburi and a salmon roll. The eel was warm and just melted in your mouth. I wish there were more eel because it was just that good. There was a hefty amount of rice underneath the salad too. The rice bowl was filling. The salmon roll did not disappoint either and was a nice add-on to complete the meal. Next time, I would order a miso soup with this combination. The place is small and cozy. The total for this meal was ~25 excluding tip. read more

Mon Roll House - M27. Salmon Roll & TS1. Unagi Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Absolutely delicious definitely go if you have an empty stomach and try the mango sushi the service was amazing very sweet server read more

Mon Roll House - Mango sushi - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Clean restaurant, convenient location near a large parking garage, immediate and attentive service, good food, and relatively reasonable price point. It was perfect for a quick dinner before we went to see Cirque de Soleil Kooza at the Pier! read more

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I'm surprised it's taken me this long to write a review! This is my favorite go-to sushi spot in downtown Santa Monica. I think I discovered it in 2018 when I first moved here and I'm so relieved it's still around (I moved out of SM last year and so many other things have changed). First, I don't know how they make their gyoza but oh my goodness, best I've ever had. So crispy on the outside and delicious on the inside, and I love the sauce they serve with it. I like all of the sushi rolls that I have tried, but especially the Philly roll (I know this is a controversial choice lol but it's SO good here, it truly melts in my mouth). They also have an excellent Thai tea. Great for takeout (they are super quick) but it's also fun to dine there. It has cozy hole-in-the wall vibes and usually you can find a table easily. read more

Really amazing and mostly affordable sushi. Service can be better, but well worth the food. A nice hole in the wall place in Santa Monica.

This is a barely visible sushi place located in the heart of Santa Monica. The seatings are limited and the entire area is performed in "L" shape. The interior is ok but need a renovation. The service is fast and friendly. This place has been around for a while and I visited it in the past. Usually my go to is Dragon Roll but this time I decided to try Miso Soup , classic eel roll (they have a fancy name for it that I dont remember) and Baked Mussels. Miso soup contained mushrooms and had a very rich flavor. Rolls were amazing, very tasty. The downside were mussels that were chewy and pretty bland. You have to try their rolls read more

Mon Roll House - A21. Mussel Heaven - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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This place is like a hole in the wall, it's a small restaurant, with amazing service. I had great recommendations from our waiter. Everything was fantastic, their rolls are so fresh and packed with delicious flavor, not to mention their spicy tuna was superb. read more

Mon Roll House - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Very kind/welcoming staff, intimate comfortable environment, and tasty rolls. Will be returning.

How cute is this caterpillar roll?! AND IT TASTE EVEN BETTER! Sorry Mr. Caterpillar!!! Amazing staff, so attentive and kind! Food is 10/10 taste so fresh-- 2nd time here and will be returning read more

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The staff was attentive and kind in their service. Also coming from a place where sushi is all you can eat, I'm always a bit skeptical when trying a la carte sushi places. Thankfully the rolls were huge and you get a good price for your money, the ambiance did feel a little dark but other than that everything was well prepared read more

Mon Roll House - Rainbow roll and F30. Super Cat Roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Ok spoooot! This was a cute little restaurant where my two friends and I ate after the beach. It was looking more of like "get your sushi to go" type of place. We ended up sitting down, however three people took over the whole sushi bar, maaaaybe you could fit one more without it started to feel cluttered. if you're trying to do a sit down, I would say this is more for couple or trio group.. anything more than that might be a bit of a struggle/wait. The food was absolutely delicious, it was quick and tasted fresh! Miso soup was spectacular! Even had full mushrooms in the soup which I believe gave it flavor. The crispy tuna rice is was a perfect balance of the crisp with the rice in the middle thought it was 9/10! And the sushi's overall were top notch. The waitress was attentive and super nice. Since it was our first time, she really helped us out on her suggestions (she obviously suggested right hehe). This place is mainly for the food, not much of the location or ambiance. read more

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Ordered takeout while I charged at the nearby EVgo station. Friendly and quick service, fresh rolls, packaged well and a great experience overall. The mango California roll was phenomenal and futon maki was a bit small, but quite good. Reasonably priced for Santa Monica and would definitely recommend! read more

Mon Roll House - Futo maki and California mango - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Easy and tasty sushi roll place. Nothing extraordinary about the service or ambiance, but pleasant and I will be back again when i run errands around the area. My parents really enjoyed this place. read more

Mon Roll House - Salmon Skin Salad - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Great tasty rolls everyone I go it is soooooooo good. Thank you. Friendly staff too that always helps me make selection and try new foods

AMAZING SUSHI WITH SUCH NICE PEOPLE. Come here if u r looking for sushi in the area. We had three rolls, nigiri, and miso soup. All amazing and very delicious good quality fish. read more

Mon Roll House - M4. Spicy Tuna Roll F25. Love Potion Roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Wow , EVERYTHING was sooo delicious must try !!!!! Service was great food was perfect . New favorite spot read more

Mon Roll House - F5. Tsunami Blossom Roll , crispy rice spicy , tuna volcano roll and plum wine - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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It's very easy to see why this place is so popular the food is incredible but the atmosphere is exceptionally pleasant you get to meet people from all around the world in addition to that the price is just right I had to have the tsunami Caliente roll, then I had to have the Spider-Man role, but then they had one called the sexy girl... It'll be very easy when you take your first bride to see why that is I love this place and I'm sure you will too! My friend had the Fuji volcano roll and it disappeared right in front of his face because I stole half of it! read more

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Small spot, but the food is good. Wouldn't be my first sushi pick around here but the food comes out fast and it isn't crowded. read more

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My best friend said this was the spot to go and after my visit I definitely agree! Mon Roll House has the best sushi in town. Thank you for the love and hospitality I wish you all the best in your business! read more

Excellent specialty rolls, great soup and green tea. Been here many times and it's always good.

Small restaurant near downtown Santa Monica. The service was great and the sushi was fresh. They have so many options. I had the avocado roll and the crunch California roll. Delicious! I always order teriyaki sauce and spicy Mayo. While at some restaurants they charge you $1 for the extra sauces, here it was free. Parking can be tricky at this busy area but I was able to find metered parking on 4th street. Great experience, I'll come back again! read more

Mon Roll House - California crunch roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Came after reading the reviews and definitely ordered right thanks to the recommendations. Will certify that the Love Potion and Amazing Kiss rolls were great. Really also like the basic California roll which had great flavor. Service was cordial and kind. My only critique would be that the interior ambiance could use a fresh take. read more

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We loved this place, it was so good and the ambiance was wonderful. We were new to the area and were so pleased by how fresh the sushi was here and how many options there were. The food was large in terms of portion and the prices were extremely reasonable. Highly recommend visiting here if you are in the area or traveling through. read more

I often get take out rolls here and they are always solid and delicious! Fair price as well. Good spot.

MENU: my favorite part about this place is the variety of their menu. There are quite a few non-standard and fusion options that put a nice spin on sushi. I liked their addition of mango, kiwi and other foods to the rolls. The only negative note about the menu is a lot of the rolls have imitation crab (highly processed and wildly unhealthy). AMBIANCE: this is a hole in the wall type place. The restaurant is very small and casual. We did a takeout. Good experience with service. I definitely recommend this place for anyone who wants to check out more creative take on traditional sushi. read more

Mon Roll House - Maui Maui Roll - great! - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Great service and great food! I would've enjoyed a bigger selection of their nigiri, but that's no biggie. The prices were standard for the food and drink. I also enjoyed how it felt like a sushi bar inside. read more

Uber eats gives rates this 4.9, way too high. It's not bad, just not great. This is a generic above average cookie cutter sushi place. I ordered the $53 Catch 22 Sashimi only plate and I'll say I wish I would have gotten Sugarfish or gone elsewhere instead. Order from Tom's instead for delivery. read more

Mon Roll House - SC3. Catch 22 Sashimi Combination - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Food quality exceeded our expectations. Loved everything we ordered, even the miso soup and house salad. Scallop and Hamachi were fresh, all rolls were delicious and beautifully presented. The place is tiny and unassuming but food quality and service was excellent. Well worth the price point. read more

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this place is the best hands-down my favorite place in Santa Monica. I've been to so many and none of from the hospitality to the food and ingredients. Also, you're never gonna have a miso soup like the one here at Mon Roll sushi . so . Good. go to any place ever again. read more

Went here while I was out in Santa Monica with some friends and we were not disappointed. They have some great fusion rolls, plenty of options, and they are all reasonably priced. We picked this over those trendy overpriced sushi places and I'm super happy with that decision. It's pretty small but they fit us in and once we ordered our rolls came out super quickly. It's close to the promenade and lots of other cool places in Santa Monica so it was the perfect place to start the night. read more

Very nice late night dinner spot. We arrived Santa Monica 7:30 on a Tuesday night. There's not too many places are open. We wanna have sushi and we chose here to eat. We ordered a sashimi combo, all the fishes are fresh and delicious. My fav are salmon and yellowtail. The house salad and edamame appetizers are yummy too. read more

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Definitely visit in person rather than order online. I've been a couple times and the sashimi platter is awesome. Service is friendly. Also not too crowded because it's far enough away from 3rd street promenade, but you can just walk a block over to it if that's where you want to go. read more

Delicious and fresh food!! The costumer service was great. Place looks clean .Yes I highly recommend it.

This was my second time and this place is easily the best sushi in Santa Monica from the 6-7 other places we have tried. It's a small restaurant with quality food and rolls that have so much flavor in them. They do charge gratuity for table of 5 but service was very good. Lobster roll is my favorite. Skip the sea facing sushi restaurants for this small sushi place in town if you are a sushi lover read more

Mon Roll House - Best takoyakis I have ever had in southern California - Japanese Near Me - Santa Monica, California