was looking to go to their other place Oiwaka, but but heard it was closed in 2015 by new owners. looked for second place and found this hidden gem with clean wholesome delicious food! We had excellent service and amazing!! read more

This is as close as you can get to the type of restaurant you remember in Hawaii, serving good tasting sushi and sashimi. Nothing will surprise you and you will get exactly what you expect. I like it because it hasn't gotten the "sweet tooth" which is to put unagi sauce over everything. This is as you remember it before. Before all the sweetness and fancy stuff came to be. Solid, tasty. Very nice! read more

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It's in little Tokyo, so you kind of hope to get bomb Japanese food. ‍ It just tasted like any corner Japanese bento restaurant, where I wouldn't have to drive all the way to little Tokyo and pay $20 for parking for this. Pretty basic apps and bento, not bad and not amazing. Price a little more than normal. Same with the nigiri. Had better nigiri elsewhere. Actually the salmon on the top of the Alaskan roll was better than the salmon nigiri we got LOL Vibes and service were not bad. Mid. read more

Took my wife here for her birthday as this is a spot I go to after business meetings in the area. Very comfortable. Not loud and there are singles, dates and family eating here. We had excellent service and amazing food. Everything is fresh. And we ordered the yellowtail, and the waiter informed us they were out. Then out of nowhere, our waiter told us they had one more. It was delicious and an awesome surprise for my wife on her birthday. My wife now wants to go back ASAP. Ha! Thank you so much for the fantastic birthday experience for her. Everyone in the restaurant sang Happy Birthday to her. She loved it! read more

Second time here and it was another great experience. It was a lot busier this time around, and we had to wait about 20 min to be seated. Once inside, our server was polite and friendly. This time I ordered the Philly roll which was delicious and very fresh. Inside this restaurant has a very authentic look and feel, which was why we chose to come back to this spot. They validate parking for 2 hours here which is also nice. read more

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Small but cozy spot tucked inside Little Tokyo Village. The service was attentive and friendly. I was surprised by the wide selection of fish available for nigiri, and everything tasted very fresh. The cuts of fish were on the thicker side, and while I usually prefer a more conservative slice, I was pretty hungry that day and definitely appreciated the generosity. They also have an excellent selection of appetisers, and I ended up ordering two of each because they were just that good. Ankimo: 9/10 - Fresh, rich, and savoury, paired perfectly with the citrusy ponzu and the crunchy texture of the wakame. Fried Squid Legs: 9/10 - Loved that they actually give you a massive portion of tentacles. Crispy, satisfying, and well seasoned. Soft Shell Crab: 8/10 - Simple, crunchy, and packed with flavour. read more

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Very historic and authentic Japanese teishoku spot. Friendly staff and solidly delicious food. Fair pricing as well. They validate parking for 2 hours at Japanese village plaza! read more

Food was very underwhelming and expensive af (2 stars since I guess it's edible), but service was friendly and welcoming (+1 star). I got the ika geso (fried squid legs) for appetizer. The moment it came out, my heart dropped because WHY WERE THERE SO FEW PIECES unlike the photo in the menu. There were 7 pieces, so that's about $1.54 a piece ($10.75 for the dish)! The fish in the chirashi sushi tasted and smelled fishy, and the texture was kinda soggy. Too much rice, not enough fish. The chirashi sushi was $31.75 for a bowl, which felt criminal for subpar quality. My friend and I each got a chirashi sushi, so the total bill ended up being $80+; my friend and I were both sorely disappointed. read more

Oomasa Restaurant - 2/14/2026 ika geso (squid) - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It's a nice restaurant at the end of the village in Little Tokyo. It's a lot bigger on the inside than it seems. We went on a very busy day for lunch, when I signed in to the waitlist, we were about 10th on the list, but wait less than 30 mins. Parking is all over the place in Little Tokyo, but it's as expected, though they do 2hr validation if you parked in the village. Oomasa has a good mix of Japanese dishes for everyone at a variety of price points, generally on the higher end though. I enjoyed their bento boxes. There's a variety of them to choose from and they're well balanced. All come with rice and miso soup. Portions themselves, like most Japanese restaurants are on the smaller side, but it's enough to fill you up and I think prices are reasonably fair. We got the ika geso age since it's normally one of our favorites appetizers at a Japanese restaurant. Crispy and well seasoned. I wish there was more of it. You don't even need to use the accompanying chipotle mayo sauce, but it's a welcomed addition We got the chicken teriyaki and sashimi bento as well as the oomasa special bento box. I really enjoyed their sashimi, all the fish was portioned well, fresh, and delicious. The teriyaki was a low point. It wasn't bad by any means, but I wanted it to be crispier. I would recommend getting sauce on the side since it's heavily layered in it. Green tea is from a can, not housemade. Beer is on draft. Service is excellent. Staff is friendly and helpful. They'll check on you at appropriate times. Service was fast, we didn't have to wait long for anything. read more

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Came back to the area and decided to eat here again since the food was tasty last time. There was no wait on a Monday night for dinner. I had the beef and chicken teriyaki which came with some seaweed salad and potato salad along with the usual miso soup and salad. I also got the soba noodle which was a really good portion with the tempura appetizer. Everything was hot and the wait for the food was not bad at all. Would come back again when I'm in the area. read more

Felt a little famished and always hesitant about coming here because of how busy it is in this area. I am glad I was able to try the place. We were greeted as soon as we entered and service was quick. I was shocked because the place seemed busy. The ambiance was quaint and welcoming. Everything was clean and well kept. My japanese mama liked it and gave a thumbs up. My Chirashi was excellent. I would recommend this dish because of the variety. Parking around here is tricky. There is a parking close by that is $4 that is across from the metro station. read more

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It's been over 8 years since the last time I've been to Oomasa. I used to come here several times a year while my daughter was attending USC & UCLA Med School and it was always a must to dine here during my trips. I drove in from Vegas with my step-daughter, her husband and their children, and we had to come here for dinner. The taste and quality of their food hasn't changed, I'm happy to say, and everything was as good as I remember. They're located in the heart of Little Tokyo, in the Japan Town Plaza. It's a little mall filled with a dozens of Japanese restaurants and themed stores offering a variety of food and merch. The staff is friendly, and many of them speak both Japanese and English. Since we had 2 small children, we were seated at a booth, rather than the sushi bar. Service was quick and our food orders came out within a few minutes of ordering. The karaage chicken appetizer is one of the best we've had anywhere, and is a definite must try. The fish is very fresh, and they offer a baked mussel appetizer that is also one of my favorites. It was a great dinner and I only hope it's not another 8 years before I enjoy Oomasa again. read more

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I'm a HUGE sushi fan and was visiting my sister in LA for the weekend. We visited Little Tokyo and hours of shopping until we dropped, it was time to eat! We didn't have our mind set on a place beforehand but we decided to go with this place. There wasn't a huge wait for 2 and we sat at the sushi bar which ended up being a great experience! We were presented with hot towels which is similar to Japan and I ordered the Spicy tuna roll and the Caterpillar roll (not pictured). I've had a fair share of sushi in my life and I was shocked to say that my favorite sushi ever was in Little Tokyo - but it's so true! It was sooooo fresh and yummy and it was very easy and not super filling to eat and the sushi chef was super kind. When I go back to LA, I will definitely be stopping here again! read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Spicy tuna roll and Eel & Cucumber Roll - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been going to little Tokyo for many years and I've never been here. I need to start going more because this place is fantastic! The value and the variety of menu items is what makes this place stand out. I got the sushi set A and the tonkatsu tempura set. Highly quality ingredients and fresh fish. You write your name down on the list and wait to be called. Service was friendly and I appreciated how many times they came to check up on us. Interior is beautiful and clean. Restrooms were clean too. read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet) and tempura - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Little eatery in Little Tokyo. Not just sushi, though they have great rolls, but they also have tasty plate and bowls. Tried the oyakodon bowl and was treated to a flavor explosion! Hearty, rib-sticking, it did the trick! My wife's rolls were delicious and the miso was as good as any I've ever had. With the number of little eateries in the area, this place can get overlooked. Don't miss out! read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Starters - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a great spot to stop by if you're in Little Tokyo and are craving some fresh seafood ~ There's a multitude of items to pick from here, from sashimi, to nigiri, rolls and even bento box combos. I went with the bara chirashi (which had a limited quantity that could be ordered each day) and my dad had the bento #4 with salmon and chicken teriyaki and both ordered a cold green tea. The service was fast, the green tea came in cans but were still really really good. The place was on the quieter side if you're someone who doesn't want to shout to be heard. The fish quality was really high, with the fish roe tasting only of sea water. read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Bara Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oomasa has been around for decades and my in-laws love meeting up here. We have a centenarian family member that loves it here and been dining at this restaurant since it opened up in 1972. I don't think this place is stellar as some dishes can be a hit or miss, but the overall menu has a good variety of sushi, rolls, bento combinations, appetizers and side dishes. Oomasa is a-okay. 2hr Parking Validation for Japanese Village Plaza parking structure. Service is attentive and restaurant is cozy old-school. read more

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Food - quality was good... they were served as described. Prices were also reasonable. Service - staff was very courteous and friendly. They also were attentive with our requests. Ambiance - they have ample seating and decorations are decent. read more

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Located in busy Tokyo Village, Los Angeles. This is a great traditional Japanese restaurant, featuring fresh cuts of sashimi and sushi. Wonderful assortment of teishoku menu items, such as the combination tempura and sashimi for $23.50. I highly recommend their chirashi sushi/. Fresh cuts of sashimi over sushi rice with tamago. The nabeyaki udon was also delicious. read more

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Well I was in Little Tokyo with my cousin looking for a specific Japanese restaurant, which had obviously gone out of business & stumbled into Oomasa - what a little gem of a find. Welcoming staff; they were on it. Brought out waters, offered drinks. We did the 'please leave the menu', so we can order & order more if we're still hungry & they accommodate this request! I'm a very basic eater when it comes to Japanese food; some edamame, sashimi, a couple of rolls & that's about it. Their sashimi was like butter, melts in your mouth. Their rolls were on point. Just yummy goodness all around. Very casual place, small, clean & in order. For getting lost, this was the perfect find. Now let's see if I can find my way back! read more

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Great food and great service! Claudio was super friendly and made sure we were all taken care of

The food was pretty good, given that it was my first time eating a crunch roll. Everybody enjoyed their food, and it was delivered pretty quickly. The only thing is that for the price that you pay, the food could be a little better. Other than that, the restaurant is very nice. List of things that we ordered: 1x #3 1x #5 1x Crunch Roll 1x Philadelphia Roll read more

We had 17 people party and they handle smoothly but except one person meal was so late we think they forgot the order. Other than that everything was delicious. read more

Very solid choice for Japanese food. Traditional Japanese standards on the menu. All our combo lunches were good. Tempura is a batter type vs. lacy crispy. Delicious with the teriyaki salmon. No wait on a Monday lunch, service is quick and friendly. read more

Oomasa Restaurant - salmon tempura combo - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oomasa Restaurant is one of many restaurants located in Japanese Village Plaza and has been opened since 1972. I only ended up here because one of my family members preferred rice over noodles and this seemed like the optimal option in Little Tokyo without having to wait outside for too long (5-minute wait on Saturday). [Parking]: Free 2-hour validated parking at Japanese Village Plaza parking. If not then just park at the Aiso Parking Garage. [Amenities & service]: Restroom is available to use for customers. Service was alright. Maximum of 2 credit cards split per party/table. [Menu]: Fairly uninspiring menu with about 75% = dishes you could easily find in the refrigerated section of Mitsuwa Supermarket or Tokyo Central such as bento boxes, sushi rolls, sashimi, makimono, etc. The remaining 25% of the menu features mostly hot dishes like noodle soups, miso soup, etc. Their specialty items include bento boxes with a variety of choices such as teriyaki chicken, tempura, tonkatsu, sashimi, salmon, etc. Prices for hand rolls are not listed on the menu so customers need to ask their server for the specific prices of each roll, but price for each hand roll isn't exactly cheap. *** #1 Chicken Teriyaki & Tempura Combination (served with miso soup and steamed rice - $17.50): This was the most affordable bento box option on the menu and it was still $17.50. The combo included miso soup, rice, mac & cheese, orange slices, seaweed salad, green salad, and dipping sauce for the tempura. Teriyaki chicken pieces were nicely fried with a perfectly crispy exterior (grade = A). Tempura pieces were lightly fried with just the right flavor after pairing with the tempura sauce (grade = A). Miso Soup could have been better (grade = B-). Mac & Cheese lacked flavor (grade = C+). Green salad had a nice salad dressing that was spot-on (grade = A-). *** 4-star on the chicken teriyaki & tempura bento combo, but minus 1-star on the hefty price and mediocre service. This is a decent backup dining option in Little Tokyo, but there are certainly better Japanese spots available in Little Tokyo if you're (1) willing to wait a little longer and (2) open to options beyond rice-based dishes. read more

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Stopped in here for a short break from the sun. Had zaru soba and toro. Was a refreshing quick stop.

Phenomenal! We've been staying at the Miyako Hotel the past few years whenever we visit our son in college in LA and we've enjoyed several restaurants in the adjacent Little Tokyo mall, but Oomasa is our absolute favorite! The food is amazing, the service is warm and friendly, the decor is beautiful and it's a wonderful experience through and through. Don't miss this gem! read more

Oomasa is one of the longest standing restaurants in Japanese Town. After 55 years of operations they continue to deliver high quality Japanese food. My Wife and I stopped by after the Dodger parade for lunch and had the Teriyaki Beef and Salmon Bento box and a spicy Salmon roll. The service was fast and the food tasted just the way it was supposed to be. Really enjoyed it. read more

I brought my wife for our 50th anniversary celebration. It was my wife's first time visiting Little Tokyo. We have arrived here last night and I chose Oomasa because she wanted eat Tempura and Agedashi-Tofu. She loved them. My udon was perfectly cooked and Ten-ju's sweet sauce was so good. But best of all the service was very good it made us first timer feel very comfortable. We will definitely come back again. read more

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I've been a long time customer for the last 20 years! Oomasa is the best Japanese cuisine restaurant! I love their bento boxes and they are reasonable priced, very filling ! Their sushi is really great quality! Service is quick and ambiance makes me feel like I'm back in Japan! This place is a must try when in LA! read more

When I was standing outside looking at the menu, someone walked by and said 'tourist trap'. That was a very accurate description of this restaurant. Stopped by for a little snack while shopping and got some sushi. The sushi was not fresh at all. No flavor! They also do not have any fresh wasabi or kazami wasabi. read more

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I've been to Little Tokyo multiple times to do little shopping here and there, and as a very picky eater, I'm always cautious about trying new place, but after doing some shopping nearby with my friend we decided to give this place a shot and we were both pleasantly surprised by what we experienced. When you walk in, the interior immediately gives off a nice traditional aesthetic with a nice emphasis on the detailed woodwork that intrigued me at first sight. The little LA memorabilia is a nice little touch. Our server, Julie, was incredibly attentive. She gave us great recommendations especially with me being a picky eater, but she kept our drinks filled and was making sure we were doing well, and she even shared a bit of history about the restaurant. We had no idea Oomasa has been open for over 50 years! To also add that all the beautiful woodwork was actually done by the owners themselves. Great little piece of Little Tokyo history definitely a gem hidden in the constantly changing city scape! We got Combo #2 (chicken teriyaki + tempura gotta play it safe). I was worried the portion would be small, but it was actually perfect, we asked for another bowl of rice since we were sharing. Also some hand rolls to get out an be alittle more adventurous. My friend and I were beyond pleased with our food cooked perfectly not over done, seasoned nicely, light but filling will definitely have to stop by again and try more of the menu options here in the near future! read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Chicken teriyaki, tempura shrimp, spicy salmon hand roll, and salmon skin hand roll. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I realized I've come to this restaurant several times over the last 5 years and yet I haven't given it a proper review! It's one of my favorite spots and every visit has been excellent! A year ago I brought my friends over after a Dodgers game. One of my friends was wanting a good Japanese lunch, so I brought them all to Oomasa. I got a combo plate of pork tonkatsu & sashimi with sides. It really hit the spot. As far as I am concerned, when I want Japanese comfort food, this is the place I go. Then the last time I went (a couple of weeks ago) I had a sashimi combo dish, but I was way too hungry to take photos. The wait staff were very attentive and asked me if I needed anything, kept my drinks refilled and asked if I needed anything more. I was good but I appreciated the great service. The restaurant is clean and decorated nicely. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good Japanese meal that's flavorful, reasonably priced, and gives good portions. You will definitely be satisfied! read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Pork tonkatsu & sashimi combo plate w/ macaroni salad, green side salad & seaweed. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Everything is great at Oomasa! Been coming here for the last 35 years and the quality and service is always outstanding. This time we got a new waiter Claudio who was full of good vibes and energy giving a great attitude and service with a smile to all!! All the sushi chefs are exceptional. Everything is always fresh we love the Toro, Salmon Belly and they have the best tempura shrimp we've ever had! I hope they continue to be around for many years more. read more

We were walking around the village and were so hungry! We came here so tired and ordered some drinks and edamame to start. Our server Michael was so nice and friendly! The food was okay. It wasn't out of this world but a quick spot to eat and keep going! read more

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The food here is still excellent and the service was top notch, I ordered the Oomasa special and the miso soup!, The restaurant itself is pretty cozy, I would definitely recommend to my family and friends whenever they are stopping by Little Tokyo! read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Rude staff member gave me a lecture about the restrooms only being for customers. I told him I was, but didn't believe me and kept going on about it. Even after showing him my receipt, he just gave me a shrug. The meal was decent enough but poorly trained staff can ruin the experience. Not cool being treated like I snuck in after paying good money to eat there. read more

First time here and loved it! Japanese wife said typical "Old School" Japanese. We don't have these in Sacramento any more. Such a shame as this restaurant would probably be a solid 4.5-5 star in Sacramento. Two hours free parking with validation. Don't forget to give your ticket to the waitstaff. Food was really good, fresh and prepared like a home cooked meal. read more

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Everything was delicious. The rainbow roll and spicy tuna roll were so tasty. The rice was perfect. I also recommend the beef teriyaki and the beef noodles. The servers are always polite and helpful. I never find myself waiting for anything. Wonderful classic restaurant and sushi bar - very warm setting. read more

Friday date night and we decided to drive to little Tokyo since we haven't been there in awhile. There were tons of restaurant options in Japanese Village and we decided to try Oomasa because it is located right at the prime area and the outside menu photos looked pretty good. Once you enter the restaurant, you feel like you have traveled to Tokyo or Osaka with its beautiful traditional Japanese decoration. There is even a sushi bar counter at the center of the restaurant. We got seated right without waiting since it was after 8PM and the attentive waitress took the order right away. We ordered Oomasa House Special Combo and Nabeyaki Udon. The food came pretty fast and visually both looked very nice. The sushi and nigiri were fresh and tempuras were nicely battered and fried. It was so good that I could eat 2 sets of the bento box without hesitation. The udon noodle in the nabeyaki were perfectly cooked (not too soft) and broth was nicely seasoned. For sure we will try their other dishes next time when we stop by Little Tokyo again. read more

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