Absolutely delicious! First time trying this place and the service and quality of food was pleasantly surprising. When we entered, we got seated right away with a very personable waitress who shared stories with us and made the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. We ordered the Sashimi Combo C, Gyoza, and White Fish Sashimi plate, all of which were a 5/5. Thank you so much! read more

Saw many good reviews on yelp so figured I decided take my family here to try for the first time. As soon as I walked in, first thing I immediately noticed was a stench inside the restaurant. It was definitely not what I've expected or ever experienced in a Japanese restaurant. We were quickly greeted by the staff and be seated by the wall. The upholstery of our seats were torn. The area where we were sitting was a bit too dark and could definitely add more lights for customers to see their menus. After giving a look at the menu, our server asked if we were ready. I said it's our first time so we need some time to look through the menu. She replied ok and left. We mainly ordered sushi items. Servers brought over each item one at a time. When I almost finished mine, my family is still waiting for theirs. You do see the staff walk by the tables constantly. However, I would hope the servers would ask how is everything and if we need anything else. Overall, sushi tastes fine. I probably won't be back given the experience that we had. read more

First and last time here. I was in Little Tokyo with my son and nephew when we decided to eat here. There are many restaurants in this area and Oomasa had over a 1000 reviews on Yelp so I thought to give it a try. It has been in business since 1972 and I'm assuming it's mostly tourists eating here. I can't imagine a local like us going back again to eat here. It's a very old restaurant. Food is underwhelming and expensive. The food is so basic. All their specialty rolls have the crab base and that for me is a big no no. Cause trust me every roll you eat tastes the same. The plain rolls such as spicy tuna and salmon were the only ones I ate. The boys finished the rest of the items I ordered. The spicy edamame was good lol can't lie ..... overall the food is not worth the price you will pay. My honest opinion. I have been to so many sushi restaurants in LA and surrounding areas and can't even compare. Customer service was friendly and attentive. Very pleasant waitress and hostess. The ambiance is cute but old. read more

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Delicious sushi bowl and comfort food for lunch. It's a simple restaurant in the village with average prices. We went on a weekday for lunch and they had specials. The sushi tasted fresh but they must have forgotten our order because the second entree took an extra 15-20 min and we had to remind them about it. Ambiance was quiet and casual. read more

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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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Just ducked in for a sweet treat, definitely coming back for a meal. They had my order ready very quickly. Loved that they gave me a little wooden fork to poke into the mochi so I could bite it like a popsicle. Waiting to check out all the food and the menu and I look forward to returning for a full sit down meal. Feels like locals more than tourists. I dug the vibe! read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Red bean mochi ice cream! Love the little fork! - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Oomasa Japanese restaurant was a good choice for our dinner. We had a group of 15 with 2 kids so we sat towards the back of the restaurant which was nice. Our food orders came out a little sporadically so a few were done before the last ones even received their dinners. Strangely enough theyneven ran out of rice so a few had to wait until the rice was done cooking. Service was a little slow but ok, no real complaints. The Japanese village shops have their own parking structure which offers 2 hrs free with validation, nice benefit. Parking is full so take that into consideration when making plans. 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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6/5 dinner. Bento with tempura and sashimi. Miso soup was delicious. Tempura shrimp love. Everything else was a bit tasteless and mushy. Nice service. Cold draft Asahi beer. read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Tempura and sashimi bento. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Interestingly, enough, I've been coming to Little Tokyo for years, but never had the interest of coming into the restaurant. This past weekend, another couple invited us to dinner and this was their go to spot for sushi. I've heard the spot has been here for years and at first, I was a little hesitant. But I am so glad we came here. My favorite dish was the tuna poke! I could have ordered another one to be honest. first bite of the fish took me back to Hawaii. The tuna was so creamy and soft and you could just tell how fresh the quality was. I was shocked. Speaking of tuna we also ordered bluefin tuna nigiri sushi, super fresh and you must order their toro. Quality was so fresh. I wanted to mention some other nigiris that we ordered - halibut with ponzu and snapper with yuzu. Delicious! The waitress was so nice to help us accommodate and we asked for blue crab hand roll. Did not disappoint at all. Pretty much everything that we ordered we really enjoyed, for appetizers we had some fried gyoza's. Super crispy and very enjoyable. To say the least, we will be coming back and crazy that I ever overlooked to this restaurant. read more

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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A lovely Saturday evening dinner at Oomasa. The plaza was busy. The restaurant is first come first serve. Luckily a big booth was available and we were seated right away. The menu has a good variety of choices. The sushi, sashimi, and shrimp tempura was fresh and hot, cook to order. Steamy hot, crispy fresh, and melts in your mouth- a must order item! Our server was very nice and attentive. We had fun watching the sushi chefs, enjoying the ambiance, each other's company, and the fresh, delicious fish and seafood. The restaurant will validate two hours of free plaza parking. Thereafter is $4 per additional hour. We'll be back to try other menu items and to visit the plaza. read more

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The Caterpillar Roll at Oomasa was delicious. The combination of eel and cucumber inside, topped with avocado and unagi sauce was nice. read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Caterpillar Roll - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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Reliable and authentic experience in Little Tokyo. The service is simple and fast, the menu is easy to read and has all the standards, it's very much what I think of when I think of Japanese American restaurant. It is busy but casual, and I like the wood decor. read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Wall decoration - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

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

generally tasty and good. come for the convenience, ok pricing, and energetic tourist-laden japantown crowd (at least on the weekend, when i went). the food won't change your life or knock your socks off but it's a perfectly fine, pleasant enough place to grab a bite! service was fine, food was good, my only complaint (yes i know i'm being picky), is they served 6 of us miso soup with a throwaway plastic spoon. this was the first food item we were served - and it really made it feel like we were eating in the food court of a shopping mall in the 90's. tho tbh- i guess we practically were. but it really 'cheapened' the meal. i'd rather have no spoon than literally, a piece of garbage that serves no real purpose and is a horrid, wasteful way to serve and eat a meal. a disposable palstic spoon? no one goes to a restaurant to eat off a plastic spoon. i'm not eating in my car, you know. its easy enough to sip miso straight from the bowl, the japanese traditionally do it. so they need to scratch this excess nonsensical and polluting waste. besides the fact it is so low-brow it made me wonder what the rest of the meal would be like. but- the food was tasty enough. the cold draft beef good and fairly-priced enought at $8. had a combo sushi sashimi tempura platter for $28. fairly priced and totally on par with other 'quick' japanese restraurants i've been to. i'd come back for a quick bite and convenience, if i was with friends and we needed a sit down place amidst the hustle and bustle. read more

Oomasa Restaurant - they serve miso with a throwaway plastic spoon. just don't serve with a spoon at all instead of a piece of junk! feels cheap+tacky. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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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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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

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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Came here last night with a group of friends. I was actually impressed with the food. I ordered the beef teriyaki with a tempura. Everything tasted fresh. The tempura was crispy, and it came with an assortment of other vegetables and potato salad. Everyone else was satisfied with their special dish, including fish, type dishes, and chicken. The staff here was very helpful and attentive definitely a comeback place. read more

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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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

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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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

Hands-down, our favorite Japanese sushi and Bento box restaurant in All of Los Angeles. There is an authentic Japanese café vibe here that extends through throughout their hospitality and their food quality. The setting is authentic, and the servers are absolutely outstanding Julie is the best !! read more

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

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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This place is okay. The food is okay and the environment is okay. Got the bento with tempera it came with miso soup and rice. Filling enough. read more

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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Hands down the best salmon sashimi you will find in little Tokyo. Been going for years and it's our go to spot for everything from a celebration to meeting up after a long day of work. Service is so sweet, they will remember you. Go to is salmon sashimi and the chicken teriyaki plate. I miss the macaroni salad but the potato salad is just as good. 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

The fish was really fresh and the ambience was also really nice. Would definitely come back.

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

I ordered bento box (teriyaki chicken and tempura) and I loved it. Service was great. But we had to wait for a while to get our food. It was crowded at lunch time and we could not wait for a table. So end up sitting at the sushi bar. read more

Oomasa Restaurant - Chicken Teriyaki & Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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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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