OKane Umi is my goto for the best sushi in the South Bay. They are always on par with the freshness of the fish. I had to order my Aji (Spanish mackerel). They always have an awesome plating for it. Thank you Okane Umi for the best service and the freshest fish! read more

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Me and my sister's family decided to check this place out after a day out at San Pedro. We called ahead and were sat immediately. Our server gave us some recommendations when asked and we were kind of in a time crunch but my sister hasn't had sushi in a while so we ordered a bunch! My main roll was the Habanero Salmon Roll. The sauce had a good kick on it and the fish itself was fresh and delicious! We also had some squid legs and crispy rice tuna both of which were really delicious! The only main reason I had to dock a star was my sisters husband is vegetarian and was recommended a dish that had meat on it (fish flakes). Our server profusely apologized and took the dish off on our bill but unfortunately I still would have to dock a star. Overall though, everything we had was really good! The seating area is huge for bigger parties and really had no complaints aside from the non vegetarian dish. Would definitely come back again if I was in the area! read more

Okane Umi - Habanero Salmon Roll! Yum! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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We were excited to try a new local sushi spot and at first were happy with our choices, then comes their "famous" cilantro roll that literally tasted like I just shoved a handful of cilantro and nothing else in my mouth. I've never tried a roll and immediately said it was disgusting, until this one. We kindly told our server that it wasn't edible and maybe they just made it wrong, so he says he'll go see what the owner wants to do. The owner comes over and starts to shame us asking us if we looked at the menu when we ordered it and that it's their best roll and people come here just for that. As he took it away he says "next time you don't order that". I don't know in what world he thinks we would be coming back after that treatment. I've never been shamed and treated that way by an owner of a restaurant. After, our server never came back to our table and avoided eye contact. Had to ask another server for our check. Worst treatment by restaurant staff I've ever experienced and highly uncomfortable. Felt gross walking out, especially how he oh so kindly told us "thanks for coming" with a smile. read more

I brought an issue to the manager's attention after noticing there was food floating in both of our drinking cups. Instead of addressing it professionally, he became immediately defensive and rude. I showed him my girlfriend's cup and then mine, both clearly contaminated. He used his phone light to inspect the cup, then dumped the water out and pushed the empty cup back toward me, demanding that I show him where the food was. At that point, it felt more like he was trying to challenge me than actually help resolve the situation. He also implied we were trying to get free food, which was frustrating and completely untrue. When he asked if it was our first time there, I said no, and he responded with "I've never seen you here before," which felt dismissive and irrelevant. We showed him the sushi we had ordered, which my girlfriend couldn't even finish because she was so disgusted. Instead of apologizing or trying to fix the situation, he told us to leave. No apology, no accountability just a confrontational attitude. Definitely not the kind of service you expect when bringing up a legitimate concern about cleanliness. read more

Okane Umi - Disgusting, food in our drinking water. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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Good food, good service. Casual atmosphere with lots of parking. One of the best spots for sushi or sashimi in the South Bay. It is located off PCH, adjacent to the Rolling Hills Plaza. Inside has lots of small and medium sized tables as well as an outdoor patio. There's a small bar with two tvs if you want to watch sports games or just chat with the chef making sushi rolls. We went for weekend lunch and were seated right away. We were astonished by the great selection of appetizers, rolls, and sashimi. It's almost a bit overwhelming. Fittingly, we ordered a bit of everything. Appetizers: crispy rice with spicy tuna and Takoyaki balls. Each had the perfect amount of crispy and soft. Both were yummy. Rolls: spicy eel tempura. Good flavor with varying textures. Spicy albacore tataki was ok, not my favorite Sashimi: truffle salmon carpaccio probably the best I've ever eaten. Lightly seared with a hint of smoke, a dash of sea salt, and a pinch of truffle oil. Just a unique combination that is truly delicious. Albacore with crispy onion was soft and buttery with a slight sweetness. Service was excellent. Servers are attentive, filled water multiple times and delivered/bussed dishes quickly. read more

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The food was good. Service was great. We came in a little late but overall very attentive to us and gave us a little extra time to order even though kitchen was about to close. read more

Okane Umi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

A must try!! So fresh and delicious just mind blowing !! I'm still Service was amazing as well, nice little restaurant, just a great experience overall. read more

Okane Umi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

A solid sushi place, good quality, lunch deals are nice. They lose a star (and my business) for the treatment we received. The first time we went, our server explicitly told us that the weekday lunch special was being done on weeks as well. The Sushi & Sashimi Story was a steal for $30. It comes in a beautiful bento with salad, and a soup. Gang's all here: salmon, tuna, yellowtail, shrimp, and egg. Rolls are pretty, great for sharing. Love the Yellowtail Cilantro for the balance between cold and heat. The fish is so creamy, and the slice of serrano pepper adds a flash of heat for contrast. We loved it and brought some colleagues who found the food a little bit pricey in the past, promising the great lunch specials that they started doing on weekends. Imagine our embarrassment upon being told that there is no such thing and that they have never offered this deal on weekends. (I literally had timestamped photos). Our first server ran away from the situation, never to be seen again, and the gentleman who replaced her did his best and honestly, he deserved a bonus for being stuck with that mess. He's not to be blamed as he can only do what management says, but after being told that something never happened when it clearly did is one of those very bad experiences that turns you off to a place, possibly permanently. A shame, because I got the Salmon Lover Box instead, which was very good. All fresh salmon, beautiful, sweet, and slick, served every way. For upper-middle sushi, Okane Umi is one of the South Bay's hidden gems. Unfortunately, they seem to be going through some management changes or growing pains that will keep me away for at least a while. The location isn't extremely convenient so I'm not about to go out of my way to be basically called a liar. read more

Cute little place. You can tell they take pride in keeping it clean and serving up delicious food ! The only thing I was kinda bothered by was there was only 1 server and he seemed really overwhelmed.. him being alone made him impersonal... BUT the food was great and I can't wait to go back !! Want fresh & beautiful sushi, Okane Umi is it ! read more

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The food is very delicious and fresh! The service was great and couldn't be more happier with the nice calm atmosphere. Definitely plan on coming back! read more

Okane Umi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

Usually, pretty good. Clean, priced well, and quality. Parking is good . The sashimi appears fresh, and service is good read more

This place was awesome. Had a great lunch. Miso soup---great Tempura--super fresh oil. Excellent portion size, SUPER YUMMY. Bento box---got the beef bento, and the beef is mixed with vegetables that was absolutely yummy. What a different take on tradition. Overall, I would rate this as an excellent meal, I always key in on the oil they use. Is it fresh? And the answer is yes. The California roll was also very good. So I would highly recommend eating here . read more

Great food and the service was excellent. It was our first time eating here. Huge menu with lots of variety. Not just fish. We are definitely going back!!!! read more

On xmas eve its sushi time. Food was great as always. Super nice service. Had a good dinner. Great place to go. A+ read more

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My husband and I stopped in for dinner and it was a Thursday night so not overcrowded. Nice atmosphere. Peter was our server and he was wonderful. He came by right away and gave us recommendations. He was very attentive the entire night. Really friendly and professional. The food was terrific. We had yellowtail and salmon and so delicious and tender. The crispy rice is outstanding as is the spicy tuna hand roll. They have lots of options and you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend you give it a try. read more

"My treat!" I told my Auntie GodMom. Asked what she wanted for a Saturday lunch. She responded with, "Sushi." So I did some research a couple of days beforehand and found this gem. There were a couple more places in the running - both not too far from here - but this won out because I personally liked the menu better. Picked her and Uncle up and we were well on our way! It isn't very far from their home (which was another reason I chose this place) so we were pulling up in no time. We arrived within 30 minutes of opening time and every spot on their parking lot was available. "Not a good sign..." Uncle says. Eh, we're early, and I didn't wanna judge based solely on that. First timer customers of the day, so we got our pick where to sit. We were immediately given menus and glasses of water. The sushi bar was open so one can see everything going on there. The overall place was clean and had this homely feeling. I felt comfy immediately. I told my company that I had already scanned the menu and if it's alright, I'll order a bunch of stuff, and if they're still hungry after that, we can always order more. They loved that idea since they didn't really need (nor wanted) to think. EDAMAME: A perfect starter. Boiled soft, not too salty. It got our appetite going! MISO SOUP: Also another perfect starter. The miso and water ratio was a perfect blend. Broth had depth. It was a nice tummy warmer on a cold SoCal day, CRAB CAKES: I know, they're shaped like balls, but still pretty tasty. Maybe it's just me, but I tasted both real and imitation crab (more imitation than real) in each bite. They we're still prepped well and delicious. Mayo dip wasn't needed but altered the flavor on a different level. SPANISH MACKEREL SUSHI: Fresh and tasty. It's not as vinegary as some I have previously had, but delish nonetheless. GRILLED SALMON KAMA: A bit under seasoned but grilled almost to perfection. We all enjoyed this, most especially the fatty parts! The meat came off the fishbone so easily. Get this! SASHIMI SAMPLER: It was a combo of salmon, tuna, yellowfin and albacore. Every single one was incredibly fresh. They all stood on their own. If you're a sashimi fiend, this is for you! DEEP-FRIED SOFT SHELL CRABS: I never skip this whenever I see it on the menu. Neither does my AuntieGM, apparently. We each had a half. The batter was very thin, so it didn't take away from the crabs' main essence. It honestly didn't need the dip, it was great on its own. Dip does give it a different flavor profile which wasn't bad either. SHRIMP TEMPURA: Like the crabs, the batter was also thin so it didn't take away much from the shrimp. Nothing to call home about but delicious. Good crunch on the outside, nice and juicy on the inside. Elevated flavor with the tempura dip. FOOD: 4.5. SERVICE: 3.5. VALUE: 4. Soooo worth it! PARKING: Private lot. Not an issue for a weekend lunch. OVERALL: 4. AuntieGM and Uncle each ordered a chicken and pork Katsu as their mains. I guess their eyes were a lot more hungry than their stomachs because they came into realization they were full by the time they arrived on the table. No biggie, they took it to-go to snack on later. Auntie GM loved the edamame so much, she put in an order to go to have as an app when she has her happy hour at home. The whole place had gotten packed within an hour of our arrival. That parking lot - as big as it was - was halfway occupied during our run. They were impressed. As was I, and that's always a plus PLUS. They loved it so much, there are already plans of a return visit, "Next time, my treat!" AuntieGM said. I will absolutely take her up on that offer! You can bet a follow up visit to happen - hopefully sooner than later! read more

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Meh Mean Japanese owner sold the place and now it's friendly (Korean?) mediocrity. I'm a true snob I want really good fish, well prepared AND cut the snobby mean Japanese crap! Is that too much to ask? So far- yes. Yes it is. read more

Such fresh fish, comes out super quickly, and very clean establishment. It was so incredible! Salmon just melts like butter. read more

Okane Umi - Salmon Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

"Money Sea" or "Sea Money" as Okane Umi translates to English...or maybe it's "Show me (see) the money!" I've been here a few times now and I always enjoy myself. Really, my only complaint is the prices but then, sushi everywhere is pricey so this gripe isn't solely about Okane Umi. Still, I do think they could lower some of the prices to attract more clientele but maybe they don't need to because Okane Umi is quite popular. I guess I miss the old Club Sushi (Hermosa Beach) days with my Dad. We were monthly regulars of their amazing Happy Hour which included 1/2 price sushi and specials on drinks. I'd love to see that at Okane Umi and I'd definitely frequent it more often. But I digress. The restaurant itself is modern and attractive and the staff is friendly and attentive. Our most recent visit was for my birthday and my Mom was treating us. I'd made sushi at home multiple times of late so I let her pay for us this time. It is DEFINITELY cheaper to make sushi at home (I paid $6.75 for two pieces of salmon sushi at Okane Umi and I can get a big hunk of sushi grade salmon at Tokyo Central for $10-$12 that makes about 16 pieces), that's for sure, and I've gotten quite good at it, I must say. But every once in awhile, it's nice to turn it over to the professionals. And professionals they are. In addition to regular sushi (which is of very good quality), Okane Umi's menu is large with many creative rolls being offered. I really like how the menu has pictures and full descriptions of each roll. Of the more expensive rolls, we ordered the Hulk Roll ($17.50 - Inside: Spicy smashed Softshell Crab, Crab Meat / Outside: Avocado, Spicy Smashed Soft Shell Crab / With: Sriracha on the Top, Eel Sauce on the Side), Yellowtail Cilantro Roll ($18.50 - Inside: Cucumber, Yellowtail, Cilantro / Outside: Yellowtail, Serrano Pepper / With: Ponzu Sauce on the Top) and two of the rather ridiculously costly Umi Handrolls ($24.50 each - Inside: Cucumber, Chopped, Bluefin Tuna, Sea Urchin, Black Tobiko, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Green Onion / Outside: Wrapped with Soy Paper). Aside from the Umi Handroll, I'm not sure why the other two rolls were priced considerably higher than 'Premium Rolls' which are priced higher than the 'Basic Rolls'. Basic rolls (like California ($7), Spicy Tuna ($8.50), Salmon Skin ($8.50) seem fairly priced; we orderd a Salmon Skin roll and it was tasty. But then the Premium Rolls are $12 - $17. Then the Okane Specialty Rolls are $14 - $24.50 with most being in the $18 average range. Okane Chefs Special Rolls are around the prices of the Okane Specialty Rolls. Oh, and I looked up what Okane means...MONEY! Again, I'm just bitching about high prices in general and these are pretty average compared to other good sushi bars of the same calibre. I just think the Hulk Roll and the Spicy Yellowtail roll could come down a few bucks...and well, the Umi Roll...it was definitely special but I too think that could come down a few bucks as well. As for the taste of the rolls, everything was great. I'd say the Hulk Roll was my least favorite and the my favorite is always the Yellowtail Cilantro Roll. The Umi Handroll was new for me and really delicious but I keep thinking about that $49 charge for the two of 'em. We also ordered the Honey Salmon Roll ($15.50 - Inside: Crabmeat, Fresh Salmon / Outside: Deep Fried (Seaweed Outside) / With: Eel and Spicy Mayo on top) and it was tasty as well as a couple veggie rolls (veggie tempura roll and a cucumber, avocado, cream cheese roll) in soy paper ($1.50 upcharge) for my non-seafood eating wife ($12 & $12.50) and she enjoyed them very much. We ordered a Salmon Roll for $9.50 and it was good. The sushi was great...three of us had 2 pieces of salmon ($6.75 each order) and 2 pieces of yellowtail ($7.50 each order). I had wanted an order of Ankimo sushi but they brought sashimi for $19.50; honestly, I didn't catch the mistake at the time but I certainly would have preferred the $7.50 charge for 2 pieces of sushi or even $11.75 for 3 pieces of sashimi. I mean, 5 pieces of monkfish liver for the only guy who would eat it is a bit much and I LIKE Ankimo....sushi. Our attentive server brought us free ice cream for my birthday which was a nice touch. Now, we ordered a lot and the bill was high for the 5 of us, in my opinion, especially with 1 non-fish eater and no booze. 3 of us ordered non-alcoholic drinks and the total with 20% tip was $306. One of the reasons we ordered so much is that my Mom (with memory issues) kept saying she had had only 2 pieces of sushi and she was still hungry. My kiddos quickly learned to also say that they had had only 2 pieces of sushi so they could get Grandma to order more. I had to put an end to this rather quickly but we were stuffed when we left. Bottom line: Great sushi, service and ambiance at standard (yet high for me) prices. Rock bottom line: We'll definitely be back next time this home sushi chef (ME) needs a break. lol read more

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I've been coming here for years and always considered it one of my favorite local sushi spots. The food has always been good and the service always fantastic. Unfortunately tonight we had a Cockroach scurry across our table mid dinner. We managed to grab it in a napkin and flag down the waitress who grabbed the owner. After bringing it to his attention he offered us ice cream or additional sushi. This felt a little tone deaf considering the sanitary circumstances. One would think it would be more appropriate to swap out the rolls of sushi that were on the table at the time but no such resolution was offered. We wrapped things up shortly after that and they brought us our bill, full pop, no comp no resolve no regret. Again I think the cooks, servers and staff are fantastic but the owner seems to be more concerned about dollars coming in rather than repeat customers. Very disappointing after years of patronage. We'll be taking a break from this place until some common practices change. read more

Your above average sushi roll joint. Did not have sashimi so can't speak to that but if you're craving Americanized sushi rolls in a more casual ambiance, this is your spot. We started with crispy tofu nuggets($6.50) and seaweed salad ($5.50). The tofu nuggets (5pc) tasted like they were mixed with something else so very flavorful and not just your average crispy tofu. The seaweed salad was fresh and delicious, though a smaller portion. Not too overly vinegary. We ordered the spicy eel tempura roll ($18.50) and the sunset roll ($21.50). I preferred the spicy baked eel, I asked for the spicy Mayo on the side. It had generous portions of eel tempura, crabmeat, cucumber, avocado, and spicy tuna and it barely fit in one bite. Loved the crispiness of the eel tempura to add to the texture of all the other soft fish meats and the cucumber to offset the grease and add a bit of fresh crispiness to the mix. The sunset roll was just okay, but featured avo, salmon, and blue crab meat in the inside and salmon, lemon slices on the outside. We also ordered a draft Asahi (love me some fresh draft beer to wash down the fish) and white wine. Staff were incredibly attentive and didn't rush us out as we were deep in conversation and stayed for an hour and half or nearly two hours. The ambiance is casual but still cute. They have a parking lot with plenty of space. Definitely want to go back and try the other rolls and menu items. And perhaps even give their sashimi a try. read more

Okane Umi - Sunset Roll. Spicy Eel Tempura roll. Seaweed Salad. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

My family has been long-time customers of this restaurant. It's close to our home, reasonably priced, and we've always enjoyed our meals here. Occasionally, we order premium omakase to-go, and we've never had any issues -- until last night. We ordered a variety of premium sushi, including bluefin tuna, fatty toro, sweet shrimp, uni, and more. When I tasted the uni, I immediately noticed something was very wrong. The taste was off and unpleasant -- unlike any uni we've ever had -- and I had to spit it out. To be sure, I asked my wife to try it, and she instantly agreed it wasn't right. At that moment, I do believe must something wrong with the Uni while in transit. Maybe the restaurant didn't know. Wanting to handle this discreetly, I quietly informed the manager so they could check the uni and prevent other customers from having the same experience. To my surprise, instead of addressing the concern, the manager insisted there was nothing wrong and that it was "very good uni." I even asked him to taste it himself, but he refused to do so in front of me. After some time, he returned, took the uni dish away, and simply told me, "Don't order uni again." I was shocked by this response. I didn't argue further, but I felt disrespected and dismissed. The owner or the manager even dare to smile at me and say goodbye to me. I feel gross and funny about his behavior. I've always spent at least $200 per visit here and have been a loyal customer for years. My only intention was to help by pointing out a potential issue with the food. Instead, I was met with denial and a rude remark. This was insulting and incredibly disappointing. I quietly paid my bill and left, but this will be my last visit to this restaurant. I truly hope the owner or manager sees this review and understands how poorly the situation was handled. read more

Very good quality sushi. We will be back. Had rainbow roll, yellow fever, cucumber roll, salmon roll.

A friend of mine found this place when we were looking for somewhere to have dinner before heading to Astra Lumina and this popped up (literally a five minute drive away). For starters it is a wonderfully spacious place with a good parking lot. We also arrived before the rush so we had plenty of parking space and the restaurant was not loud or overcrowded. It's a clean and modern aesthetic with decent ventilation, meaning you don't end up leaving smelling like tempura after your meal. The staff is good, friendly enough and quick. Our food arrived pretty quickly and was absolutely fantastic. I remember saying, once we sat down, I have a feeling this is one of those hidden unknown gems that has epic sushi. I was right haha because every roll we ordered was spectacular, as was the heart attack (stuffed jalapeños). We ordered the habanero salmon, spicy albacore, dynamite, and IOU rolls, all in soy paper. We barely had leftovers to take home. I probably would have wiped them out had we not ordered dessert! Tempura fried green tea ice cream! Also delicious. I recommend this place for sure. On top of everything, it's a good clean space with great well maintained bathrooms and comparable prices. read more

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The food is amazing, It's really one of the best sushi restaurants in Torrance that i know of. The service is kind and welcoming, immediately sitting you down. The ambiance is a cool, and warmly lit. The air smells clean, there are tv's to occupy yourself, I'd definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Sushi is affordable, fish is fresh, and they have a large variety of raw and cooked options in case you have a member of your party who doesn't eat raw fish. The photos are of the sashimi deluxe and they were beautifully presented on these long wooden boards. We also had the hamachi kama, which was a bit pricey but delicious, and the tempura, cucumber, and dynamite roll. All were solid choices! Bonus Tip: they have fresh wasabi! Service was slow. They forgot some of our orders or just lagged. I couldn't tell, and we didn't have one dedicated server, and it was confusing. read more

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Yes, I do recommend this place. The service and food is great and yes is very good. The place is super clean and fast service read more

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I posted a review in 2019 and rated it as **** We've been here several times since. Recently, it changed ownership and there was a remarkable improvement. Previously, my complaint was that the sushi was dry ... but ... it's improved now. We were here last night. It was excellent. The sashimi was fresh, moist, and had flavor. The waitstaff has changed and has become much more attentive. The upgrade to ***** is well-deserved and we look forward to getting back again. read more

I'd never been here for dinner before. I had lunch here a few times before a nearby movie. i always liked it. But dinner was even better. I was here with a friend and we enjoyed a bounty of sushi delights. They have a nice selection of cold sake, and priced well. We had ankimo sashimi, toro sashimi, blue fin tuna sashimi, uni sushi, saba sushi, the lovely cucumber salad, plus a few more things. Everything was fresh, well prepared and quite tasty. When we got there, we knew we wanted to chat, and the only open places in the main area were at the bar (which i normally prefer) and a little table. Neither were conducive to our goals. The waiter suggested a table in an adjacent room. It was roomy and quiet. Perfect really. We ordered a little at a time and the servers were accommodating and attentive. The service was great. This is not a super fancy place. But their fish is fresh and well prepared, and their waitpersons are terrific. It's a great place for very good sushi. read more

Okane Umi - view from the back room - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

Ordered sushi for delivery. It arrived with no chopsticks, no napkins, no wasabi, and no soy sauce!!! Get your sh*t together!!

Visible racism in this establishment. Waited 20 minutes just so the girl to take three other people's orders first when we had been first to get there. Avoided eye contact and didn't bother to ask if we needed anything when seated. My partner and I have been coming to this place for over two years, unfortunately restaurants need to be more cautious on what kind of people they add to their environment. read more

We eat at Okane Umi pretty regularly because the sushi is fresh and very reasonably priced. Service is good as well. We also like the vegetable tempura and edamame for vegetarian options. It's a nice, casual restaurant that is very family friendly. read more

Dec 2022: After going to Astra Lumina, 2 friends & I discovered Okane Umi nearby in Lomita. We decided to stop for dinner, as I wanted to treat everyone & what a feast it was! We ended up sharing everything. Habanero Mango Salmon w/goat cheese: What a delicious combo w/a bit of heat! Loved the spiciness!Also, another one of my favorite dishes! One bite, two bites, three bites... This dish was gone in a seconds! Avocado Tartar: My absolute favorite, incredibly flavorful with each bite, and I loved the presentation! Actually, each dish was prepared and a very beautiful way! Green Tea Cheesecake: As a lover of nearly green tea, everything, this cheesecake was a delicious treat! At first, it's cold & a bit firm, but once you sink your fork, or spoon into it, it's smooth sailing from there on! Yum! Pumpkin Roll: Delicious, unique & I had to try it, as I love pumpkin! Each bite was subtle and tasty! Signature Sashimi: Delicious combo & quite divine! Overall: Loved the upbeat atmosphere, our friendly waiter, the place was packed, the food was absolutely incredible and if in the area, I would dine again in a heartbeat! Full-on yum! read more

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Fantastic sushi! My friend and I sat at the bar and had a great time interacting with the sushi chefs. Really fresh and creative ideas. Can't wait to come again. read more

I've always passed by this place and it looked interesting. We finally had the chance and here was our experience. AMBIANCE: Parking: Private parking with room for about 15 cars. Seating: Inside seating, great for groups or pairs. The restaurant can house maybe about 100 people. Feels: It's on the PCH so you may or may not miss it. Miss it as there are plenty of things on PCH (like the outlet a few blocks down). The space itself is clean and spacious. I enjoyed the natural lighting and the cool air. The sports channels and the light rock music kept us entertained as we waited for our food. It's a great place to relax, catch up with a friend, or enjoy a sports game. FOOD: Mixed Tempura (Recommend) Served hot! I enjoyed the mix from the shrimp to the veggies. Great way to start our meal. Seaweed Salad (Recommend) A reasonable portion that made it pretty delightful. It was cold, wet, smooth, with a great jelly texture. Topped with a pickled/fermented carrot provided a bit more flavor. Lobster Roll (A-Ok) It was good but I felt like it was not as enjoyable. The rolls were fulfilling and the roll such as the rice and the lobster was charred but I think a bit overly charred. Truffle Salmon (Highly Recommend) This was the main course we waited for. I liked the seared salmon, the smokiness to it in addition to the crunchy fried onions. This was good. The umaminess of the truffle sauce provided great umami flavors. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! Friendly people with pretty quick service. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Great selections, creative menu, reasonable prices, and a pleasant ambiance. I enjoyed my time here. There are a lot of sushi places in the South Bay and this is certainly a spot worth checking out. I think it had me on the seat cushions for people to wait.... and that Truffle Salmon TIPS: * A rough translation of Okane Umi is great - ocean. * Check out their daily specials! read more

Okane Umi - Woot! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

My mom and I stopped by on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy! Every table was filled. At first, I was a little nervous because there were no Asians at all dining in but every item we ordered was super delicious! Our order: yellow fever roll, citrus jalapeno yellowtail roll. Both were so tasty and filling. We shared a plan udon $12 (which btw, is a pretty large portion so definitely shareable). Our small plates were the bluefin toro, agedashi and spicy garlic edamame. In total paid $98 and had half a roll to take home. Even my mom enjoyed the food, which is rare. The Caucasian host/server at the front with glasses and ponytail was welcoming and was more helpful than the 2 servers on the floor. My mom and I appreciated his service as he stopped to refill our drinks and bus the tables when the other servers were watching the basketball game on TV. All in all: pretty authentic Japanese restaurant with decent sized portions. read more

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Fresh, buttery, delicious food Overall have had consistently good food and experiences. Will note: The last time I went however... the sashimi was "fishy" it was different fish than I've had previously.. & GI was not happy =/ I'm chalking it off as a one-off experience when all the other times I've gone it was fine... no digestive issues.. Service is prompt & efficient Ambiance: casual or date atmosphere. Seating quickly each time I've gone during lunch and/or dinner times. read more

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Our party of 5 ordered family style and I honestly don't remember the name of one of the entrees; however, they were all excellent. We were seated in the left side of the restaurant, a room with bad acoustics and some noisy patrons. Their food is always good and we always leave stuffed. A solid sushi restaurant. Our server was not as attentive as one would like, maybe in that room "out of sight is out of mind." Anyway, give it a try. read more

Okane Umi - Kamoto Roll (lobster), Hot Night Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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I was stuck between 4 or 3 stars. Agree with the other reviews that: 1. Overall staff is super friendly. 2. Food quality had some issues (especially if you compare it to all the other sushi spots near Torrance and Gardena) 3. Pricing was a bit high for the food quality and selection. Details: 1. Service was good. Seemed like most of the customers are usuals and knew the staff by name. 2. Every dish I had was unsatisfactory and I ordered a lot. For example, takoyaki lacked enough octopus meat, the truffle salmon did not have truffle flavor (menu has a typo called it Triffle salmon), the sashimi were all cut in different thickness and had bones in it. It gets worse: the tuna on rice crispy had too much sour flavor in it which makes it taste not fresh (I'm giving the benefit of doubt that it was fresh, the best tuna rice crisps allow you to taste the tuna), and sadly, the miso cod was layered in wayyyy too much miso making so salty to the point I had to scrape off the layers of miso. I have never had a subpar miso cod in any restaurant before. Some other things I'm being extra picky about: the tea they serve is not Japanese tea. 3. Due to the above, did not seem like worth the price. For context, I am comfortable spending money for good sushi; dropped $200 for two persons. The saving grace was that the good deal on buy 1 get 1 free toro. All the issues with the food + the food menu with typo and pixelated print give off an unprofessional vibe. No amount of good customer service will overcome this. Writing this review not to be overly harsh but I think this place has potential. If management / employees read this, hope they can take the feedback. Def willing to give this place another try later. read more

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So so Good !! Especially sushi& sashimi Omakase $79.99 For treat friends - they loved it but so much foods we to go for left over. So so clean and manager service is so good !! good atmosphere - huge parking lot - cool Trust me i used to have 5 sushi restaurants in southern California - their fishes are so fresh and good and price is so so cheap- compare to presentations - look at photo below; Shrimp tempura also good( light brown!! Most important- means for chef - good fresh oil they r using it for) read more

Okane Umi - Sashimi& Sushi Omakase $79.99 - 3 orders - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California