There are so many sushi restaurants in LA; most of them are quite similar - they offer similar rolls and run of the mill Japanese food. I like Murakami for two things : their yellowtail collar is excellent!! Not only was it done well, at a little over $20(at this writing) it was a fantastic deal! I also like their ChiRashi bowls - the fact that you can choose the fish and make your own combination is very nice. I have not seen it in any other restaurants. Service was super tentative and friendly. We had to wait a while for our food to come, but it was a weekend night so that's understandable. The ambience is casual and relaxing, kind of like a neighborhood eatery. Parking can be super difficult in this area. I recommend going north of Melrose and try to find spots in the residential area. But make sure you read the signs! read more

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Ordered delivery. Food was fishy. Salmon was inedible. They didn't close the soy sauce containers and it spilled all over my bed when i Opened the bag. I can't eat of this. I thought this place was highly rated. I'm throwing it all away. Worst sushi experience ever read more

Got the build your own bowl with salmon, spicy salmon, imitation crab, and eel! Food was delicious and the service was very kind. Got seated at 8PM very quickly and the food came out fast. Loved the music and ambiance of the environment. read more

Murakami - Build your own bowl - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one of my favorite Japanese nigiri and sashimi restaurants in Los Angeles. A great Melrose desitnation for authentic quality Japanese food. The fish is always fresh. Tomoko is one of the coolest waitresses and hostesses! She greets regulars with so much enthusiasm and joy. There's a small outdoor seating they we've dined at when we have our pups. Inside is intmate and cozy. And of course there's bar seating. Street parking isn't too difficult and I think there's valet parking on the weekends. read more

Great place for lunch. Came sunday on opening and there was no wait. Parallel parking available in the side streets. Food here was a great deal. 20$ for soba and a mini chirashi bowl. For two people the total came out to under 60$ for lunch specials. Portion sizes were just enough. read more

Murakami - Soba - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great find on YELP! My sister and I were looking for a spot on Melrose, and so glad she found this one. So many selections and specials to choose from - great prices, good portions - everything was delicious! Sashimi combo was so fresh and came with miso soup, salad, and rice. The Japanese breakfast special had several options - Japanese omelet, spinach, fried collar, pickled veggies rice, salad, miso soup, and agedashi tofu. (My sister just got back from Japan and said the Breakfast was authentic and just like how they served it over there.) Everyone was also so friendly - will definitely be back soon! 10 out of 10 for me! Enjoy. read more

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This quaint sushi spot is incredible. You can taste the freshness of the food. We found a parking spot a short walk away. When we entered, we were greeted and seated promptly. We always start with some cold filtered sake and nigiri. Off to a great start. Very large pieces of fish on the nigiri. We ordered several rolls including the Omg. Red Dragon, Dragon, Snowman, Typhoon and Caterpillar. I don't know which was the best. Seriously, they were all that good. We finished with some baked green mussels. Yummy! Amazing, friendly and fast service. Overall, a top notch experience! read more

Murakami - Omg roll - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Lovely little spot with helpful staff. Started with delicious garlic edamame in light soy sauce. Sushi selection was fresh and vibrant. And the baked salmon plate which was huge and perfectly cooked. The very best I've ever had. I'm coming back!! read more

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The food was totally good -- not amazing, but good. The service and staff were excellent -- friendly, present, personable. And the fact that dogs are allowed on the patio was a huge plus. It's hard for a sushi place to really stick out, and that's why I gave Murakami only four stars -- it really felt similar to lots of other Japanese places in the neighborhood, and not better (or worse) than most of the rest of them. If someone else asked to go here, I would be totally fine to return. read more

After 7 years of coming here, I'm done. Quality has gone downhill fish isn't as fresh, portions are smaller, and prices keep going up. Tonight sealed it. The place was nearly empty, yet service was slow. My 'Rich Man's Roll' tasted fishy, sashimi was bland, and I actually had to ask for salt at a sushi restaurant. Then a waiter placed a dirty napkin directly on my dish while I was eating and accused me of throwing it at him when I removed it. Completely false and unacceptable. What's worse is the manager/owner, who has spent years greeting me with hugs and asking about my son, suddenly couldn't be bothered. She sat at the bar eating, didn't come over, and I had to track her down myself only to be told she'd "check the camera." That's when it clicked the friendly relationship was completely phony. When it actually mattered, there was no accountability or care. Plenty of better sushi spots out there. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

Great service and well priced sashimi for the area. Nice restaurant with a covered outdoor patio. read more

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Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 We got the sashimi omakase and the cuts were yummy but soo thin and tiny. I think it was like half or a third of the normal size sashimi's I'm used to. If you are used to paying a fixed price, beware if you order "omakase" which quite literally means you trust the chef, you are in their graces to receive the best cuts at the price the chef sets. You might be surprised at the bill if it's much more than you planned for, but you also risk being pleasantly surprised by the cuts, so it's definitely a win-win for some! I knew what I didn't like, so I told the head chef (Taro) in advance and he accommodated for my preferences :) Parking situation is quite tough--you can either find street parking a few blocks down or just do valet next door for $7! All in all, the omakase was delicious indeed, though the price was quite steep. We were soo hungry afterwards that we had a second meal elsewhere but I certainly do not regret coming here! read more

Murakami - Sashimi omakase - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really fresh sushi. I got the $65 omakase and each bite was amazing, especially Otoro and Uni. Would recommend for Omakase. It's located on Melrose Ave in a quaint, unassuming Japanese restaurant. Took me back to the local restaurants in Japan. The sushi chefs were so friendly and I loved conversing with them and their love for food. They loved seeing our reactions to the nigiris. They even gave us free octopus at the end! Watched the Dodgers win a spot to World Series with them so the restaurant was in a great mood. Great people and great vibes! read more

Delicious food, and great service from the staff at Murakami. Great location to shops. read more

Murakami - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

In the area looking for a good spot to eat & I came across Murakami. I went as soon as it opened in the evening & had a great experience! The service was great & the sushi was incredible! I went in with zero expectations and left so pleasantly surprised. The price is reasonable & everything I had was delicious! They have a garlic soy sauce that was so yummy too! If you follow them on IG you get a free order of their edamame. I would definitely return for the nigiri alone. Highly recommend! read more

Murakami - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love murakami been coming here for years! The build your own chirashi bowl is unmatched absolutely so good and such a great price!

Murakami has been on my list for quite some time and I decided to stop by for a lil sushi pick me up. I ordered omakase and a rich man roll. This was my first time ordering omakase and it exceeded my expectations. Every piece of nigiri was made with love. I thoroughly enjoyed the rich man roll as well. Amazing service, amazing food. Definitely a must try. read more

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Outstanding! I love the people and the service here. my favorite dishes are the garlic edamame and the murkari roll

I ordered my usual spicy albacore and unagi cut roll. As usual the food was delicious. Thanks for the good experience.

Delicious! Very easy going and friendly atmosphere. The salmon was perfect and everything came out quickly.

The service was great and the servers were very attentive and nice. The sushi was so fresh and melts in your mouth. Yum! read more

Murakami - Truffle ponzu salmon cut roll 8pcs - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very disappointing experience. The food was not good, the service was poor, and the overall experience was not worth the money. Definitely not coming back. read more

Really disappointing experience. Staff was very rude service not good The food was below expectations, the service was poor, and the overall quality was not worth the price. I wouldn't recommend this place read more

Went here for Valentine's Day. Great service and the food was amazing. Music and lighting is soothing. Would come back here. read more

Murakami - Salmon Carpaccio and Murakami Sashimi Roll - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Build your own Chirashi is the best! I love this place and it's my hidden secret. The price and quality is unbeatable! read more

Murakami - Build your own Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Well, I firmly believe it's the GOAT of Chirashi bowls in LA. When I first started coming here, (maybe 2012?) it was $24.75 for a 7 item bowl. Now it's $36 for 8 items. It's still great. They have kept their commitment to quality. Good service too. This is the only thing place I order Scallops with Masago. At other places, it's a cheap dish, here, it's fresh tasting. I ordered the 8 item combo, and ended up spending over $50 with tax and tip. It's still great, because even though it's more expensive, it's still good read more

The food is always amazing here. The highlight for this visit was the miso glazed eggplant. It's a must try.

Delicious food .i ordered sashimi bowl so great . Price is reasonable too. service is on point. and clean . read more

Murakami - Sashimi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great sushi spot with a large menu and ambience They have frozen sake drinks that look delicious read more

Amazing service. And delicious foods. Came here on a Saturday night. We got agedashi tofu, eggplant miso appetizer, salad with delicious sauce, garlic edamame and cucumber rolls. The staff was super attentive and it was a cozy spot. Would recommend! read more

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They used to be up the street from me in Hollywood and then they moved over to Melrose so I don't get over there as often The food was always good the chefs were always great I really like Murakami read more

Found an awesome sushi restaurant!!! my roll was the Snowman and added cream cheese. We also had the garlic edamame, miso soup and crab salad . The food was so delicious and we will return! The service was amazing and attentive. The ambience is relaxed and refreshing. Loved it here!! read more

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Spent the day in LA and, naturally, had a sushi craving. A friend put me onto this spot, so figured why not. Wanted something light to kick off the day, but the sashimi salad? Way more filling than expected. Actually pretty solid. Tried the salmon and yellowtail nigiri too, decent, fresh, did the job. The only real miss was the crispy rice. Stale. In New York, that's basically a crime. Not sure how you mess up the one thing that's supposed to be crispy. Still, overall, good experience. Service was quick even with the lunch crowd packed in, which I can respect. read more

First time in LA...great spot! Excellent food and service. Very chill vibes. $5 mega beers, great value!

When I walked in, the place felt instantly welcoming. Warm, comfortable, and full of good energy. I'm beyond happy to be here--and the food? You can taste the love in every bite. read more

Murakami - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food was delicious! My favorite was the Red Dragon roll it was soo good and very tasty. Also loved the spicy crispy albacore and garlic edamame. Great service! read more

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probably my new favorite lowkey sushi spot in LA. parking is kind of annoying but when is it not in LA love the ambiance, service is great and food is absolutely delicious. read more

Murakami - albacore nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Fresh quality fish and lovely service! The salmon and spicy tuna truffle roll was soo fresh and flavorful - definitely recommend sharing. The baked crab and eel handroll were delicious , but too much rice for my liking. Don't skip on the nigiri/sashimi! Loved my ika nigiri. My friend's nabeyaki udon was also hearty and comforting on the chilly evening. read more

Murakami - truffle salmon roll - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time dining here and I'm already planning my next visit! Everything was incredibly fresh and full of flavor! You can really taste the quality in every bite. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend! We sat outside and the heater made it feel warm and cozy! Can't wait to come back read more

Murakami - Salmon Toro and Uni - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Amazing service and food live the location as well come here and write reviewa thanks so much