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Oh Banzai

4.3 (233 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Ken C.

Came to Oh Banzai for handrolls. Each handroll costs between $5.80 to $20, depending on the ingredients you choose. The lower end will cover the basic tuna/salmon handrolls and the top end covers uni, wagyu, scallop, caviar, or a combination of these. The shop has counter seating and a few tables. They give you an option of a single or double serving for your handrolls. We opted for a double portion of rice as it was filling; however, the ratio of rice to fish could be more enjoyable for a single portion of rice. Quality of the handrolls was good, service was friendly enough, flavor combinations felt pretty authentic. This said, don't expect huge flavor bombs here. When you get ponzu + daikon, or chili crisp topping your fish, it's going to be understated so that it doesn't overpower your fish and rice. My favorite handroll was the wagyu handroll with "garlic salt sauce". Didn't have much to report about the other handrolls that I ordered. Note that they serve all of your handrolls at once. If you want to take your time, maybe order a beer/sake and consider ordering 2-3 rolls at a time, so that your seaweed doesn't get soggy or cold. In Southern California we are lucky to have several options for handrolls, and this is a decent one for the South Bay; however, I still prefer the experiences at Kazunori or ROL in LA and OC counties.

Tofu cheese
Quin V.

I initially ordered 3 hand rolls, since I'm notorious for not finishing my food, but I ended up surprising everyone by ordering 2 more! I couldn't help myself, the hand rolls were so delicious! My favorite one was the salmon chili oil! I ordered 2 of those and tried other hand rolls that were also delicious! I enjoyed the Wagyu carpaccio, the touch of lemon makes it even more delicious. The tofu cheese was surprisingly pleasant with the wasabi. It didn't make sense, but when I had it the flavors were amazing together. It's not actual cheese, but tastes like it and has the texture of it. Highly recommend the Sakura lemonade, so good! The waitresses we had were courteous and didn't judge me for adding more rolls when everyone else was done eating, so I really appreciate the no judgement vibes. :) Ambience reminded me of Japan! Good amount of space with at least 5+ tables.

Cassidy F.

I came here twice this week due to an amazing deal they had. They were giving out 1 free roll per person. I also came here maybe about a month ago and absolutely loved it! I've had multiple rolls at this point and have not been disappointed once. My favorite rolls always include the scallops but all their toppings on their rolls are so good too! Can't wait to come back!

Menu as of 02/2026
Stephanie K.

I randomly stopped by this place because I was in the area and another sushi spot was closing, and wow -I'm so glad I did. This place turned out to be an absolute gem and is now one of my new favorite sushi spots. The sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious. Every bite felt like an explosion of flavor. Honestly, everything I ordered was amazing nothing was even close to mediocre. I loved the generous portion sizes, & also loved the garnishes they paired with the fish on each hand roll; they really complemented the flavors perfectly. I ordered their sake flight, which was solid, and ended up getting six hand rolls, bluefin tuna, salmon, rockfish, scallop, and I also tried my friend's snow crab roll. I'm pretty sure they use real snow crab because that one was especially delicious. After 10pm they serve a mini truffle ramen, and wow that dish was surprisingly good too. Another thing I appreciated is that they offer a free double portion of rice on the hand rolls, which is a nice touch. Service overall was good one of the girls was just okay, but nothing that took away from the experience. The ambiance was really nice and super clean, and it would definitely make a great date spot.

Tiffany S.

I've been wanting to try this place forever but it's been difficult for me to make the trip since they opened. Finally I was able to come during Dine L.A. week. The location of this restaurant is in a very small and overcrowded plaza this multiple restaurants and a bank. Parking here is insufferable to say the least. I drove around the lot 3 times and ended up across the Main Street on the road and walked over. The restaurant itself is also fairly small. And it gets packed very quickly. I got lucky to be seated right away but the crowds came right after and the wait looked long. I got a bunch of different hand rolls, chicken skin appetizer, some drinks. The server also gave my party free seaweed paste to take home to eat with like noodles. We tried that at home and it was actually delicious. All the food there was fresh and filling. I definitely want to come back and try their happy hour where they have a special for 3 hand rolls for $18 or 5 for $26

yellowtail with jalapeño, salmon with crunchy chili, yellow tail with crunchy chili, uni + ikura, salmon + ikura
Arthur E.

Quick handroll fix after a late night workout. Really glad this place is open late - there's not too many options so happy to have some pretty good food later in the evening. Ordered a few handrolls - was easy eats and no frills. One thing to note - the rice portions are different for lunch vs dinner - dinner is typically a bit less I think. They would add more rice on request though. Will be back!

Ran C.

Dine LA 2026 Friday 1/30/2026 After work, heading home - spur of the moment decision to head into Gardena to try Oh Banzai. Made a reservation while driving down just in case it was busy. It wasn't. But it picked up by the time I was leaving. For starters, located on the corner of 182nd and S Western. Free parking lot but know that when that plaza picks up, parking can be challenging. My res was at 5:15. Parking lot was practically empty. I parked right in front. Seated immediately at the bar. Small place. Bar seating along with some tables. I didn't count but just know if you have a large party, better call ahead and know it'll be tight. Small dining area made for pretty good service. All I had to do was look at the servers (team of 2) and there were right there. Food was brought out quickly and timed pretty well so I wasn't sitting there with a bunch of different dishes. I opted for the DineLA menu plus a couple of appetizers and a large beer. See pics. I'll start with the handrolls. Crispy Nori. Fish, clean and fresh. Mix of ingredients complimented each other - nothing overpowering. Enjoyed all the rolls and would order each one again without hesitation. The simmered beef was a good but not a standout for me. It may have been if it were served with rice. Otherwise, it was like a bowl of soup with beef but not quite soup. Keep in mind, it's a preference thing. As for the appetizers, liked the seasoned quail eggs but really loved the sunomono with scallops and shrimp. Seasoned quail eggs taste for me didn't align with the rest of dinner. But that was on me. I wanted them because I hadn't had them in a while. I knew better but I didn't care. The stomach gets what it wants. Finished it off with Zenzai. Sweet Azuki Beans and Rice Flour Dumplings. Light and a perfect way to cap dinner and the work week.

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Ed T.

We went during their soft opening and have been back a handful of times. Honestly, go my wife and I, the food is high quality and so damn tasty! We haven't had a bad dish, from appetizers such as the carpaccio, to uni, to hand rolls, everything has been spot on. The service is friendly and polite. Our servers always seem so appreciative when we speak the little Japanese we know :). As expected, as word spreads about this place, it gets busier by the day but the ambiance stays the same, it's so chill and relaxing. I highly recommend you try this place.

Priscilla L.

3 hand rolls for $18 is the lunch special! It was yummy and the kosa drink was delicious and healthy! 10/10 place overall.

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Eugene O.

Popped into this restaurant for lunch over the weekend with the wife. She suggested it after seeing some positive reviews on Yelp. I came here with very low expectations since I've never been a fan of hand rolls. I mean, it's a hand roll. How great could it be right? Well, spoiler alert, I left with a newfound appreciation for hand rolls. From the menu, I ordered the 5 pcs set which comes with 5 hand rolls (you get to choose the type of hand rolls you want from a list of options), a small dish of green veggies, and miso soup. For my rolls, I ordered the following; -Tuna + Kizomu Wasabi -Negi-Toro -Spicy Tuna -Onion Crunchy Chili Oil Salmon -Grated Daikon Ponzu Snow Crab I thoroughly enjoyed every roll. Each roll had fresh fish/meat on them, and the toppings paired perfectly with each of the main ingredients. Note: It looks like a lot of food when you get the rolls, but they're surprisingly light and not filling at all. You may end ordering extra rolls! For my drink, I ordered the Pineapple Koso Enzyme Drink. At first, I thought it tasted funny. Then it started to grow on me as I took more and more sips. It's very refreshing and a welcome change from your typical fruit drink. Finally, for dessert, I ordered their cake of the day which was a roll cake topped with chestnuts. Actually, my wife and I both did. The server told us that they get the cakes from the Bonjour bakery a few doors down in the same strip mall the restaurant is located. I think the restaurant did jazz the cakes up a bit before serving them to us. We enjoyed the cake so much that we stopped by the bakery after we ate at this restaurant. Unfortunately, most of their cakes were sold out by the time we got there. Anyway, I have to highlight the service at this restaurant. It's top notch. Every employee, not just our server, was pleasant. They created a welcoming environment. Also, the food and drinks came out very fast. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this restaurant and plan to come back very soon. This is one of those places I can imagine coming back to on a regular basis. I highly recommend you give this place a try. It converted me into a lover of hand rolls.

Tuna Kizami Wasabi Free,  Salmon OniChil Free and  Yellow Jala Free
Diane C.

Solid spot for some hand rolls. We ordered several appetizers to try, our favorite being the ocean gem tartar which was one of their new items. All their rolls were good except the chili crisp salmon, the salmon was really chewy. Everything else was fresh, flavors were great. The service was pretty good, food came out at a decent pace.

Austin D.

Based on social media and other Yelp reviews, I thought this would be better. Quite pricey for the amount of food, and size of fish is small. What really threw me off was the yuzu jelly they use in some of their hand rolls. The texture was not it for me. The chicken wings were also way overpriced and not seasoned at all. Service was good and friendly, but I'd probably go elsewhere unfortunately.

Wagyu carpaccio and Ocean Gems
Vanessa B.

Make your reservation! This lovely place has so many tasty options in one week I went here twice! What made me return was their Ocean Gems appetizer! Please see my pics! Service was helpful and gave great suggestions on what to try.. Save this spot for drinks & bites into the late night! If you love sake and seafood you are in for a treat And please don't miss out on the Sweet Potato Brûlée to finish!

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