Roll Roll

This has been on my bookmarks forever! My wife and I walked in, no reservations and they seated us…read morepretty quickly. Excited as I was, I'm glad we came here, Michelin star says it all. One of the best sushi spots I've had a in a while actually. We didn't really do any appetizers and went straight in for the fish. Started off with a couple of hand rolls, we did the crab hand roll and O toro hand roll. Crab hand roll wasn't as impressive, I've had better to be honest. I didn't let that experience ruin it for me because the toro hand roll was delicious. I think they add a piece of mint and it complimented the hand roll. Very crunchy nori wrapper and good rice to fish ratio. For our sushi we started with chu toro tuna, salmon belly, and halibut. Super fresh melt in your mouth quality. Halibut was interesting with the truffle, first time definitely won't be the last. We ended it with red snapper and black snapper. Absolutely amazing, I think the black snapper or the red snapper was slightly charred. It was so good. To say the least, this restaurant was worth it!

I recently visited Sushi Enya with my husband- though I liked the experience and food I think there…read morecould be slight improvements there. When I made reservations on the phone I asked about the latest reservation and confirmed 10 pm - however I asked if I could sit at the bar and they said not at that time since they closed at 11. When we arrived, there was a couple coming in at 10 and sat at bar...maybe just miscommunication but tha could have prevented us from consuming our food quick and skipping on alcohol since the table we got was not the best. Sushi felt very fresh and there's something about the way they make the rolls that feels different about other places (not sure if in a good way) Great staff and sushi chefs- they were super fast moving from one course to the next one.

20.4 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Chef Jeff adding the truffle on our special handroll. Stop by Sushi Enya in Los Angeles for the freshest best tasting sushi!!

Sushi Enya Pasadena & Los Angeles Downtown

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Sushi Enya

Tenno Sushi

4.0(2.7k reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

Alper our server was awesome! Food was yummy as always. We tried the new berry yuzu drink they have…read moreit was delicious & watching the color change was satisfying hehe

Amazing food ... Favorite sushi place everything is bomb here !!! Service is great and the overall…read moreatmosphere is wonderful!

20.4 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

King Salmon Blue Crab

Tenno traditional tuna poke

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Ika uni with quail egg - a new favorite

Sushi Gen

4.3(4.6k reviews)

Very fresh, authentic fish and a highly skilled chef. It honestly felt like eating sushi in Tokyo…read more We went with the omakase and it was so much food. Definitely came out very full.

I live on the Westside and I rarely venture into downtown to eat (think Bestia) but after reading…read morereviews on Yelp, The Infatuation and a site devoted only to sushi and sashimi restaurants I was convince I had to try Sushi Gen. I waited for forty-five minutes for a good seat at the bar and I ordered in Japanese. In many sushi bars in LA, a lot of chefs don't understand when you ask for something very classical like you would in Tokyo. My sushi chef didn't miss a beat and I enjoyed the best sishi and sashimi I've ever had outside of Japan. I highly recommend you go here, you won't be disappointed.

Interior

Sashimi Dinner

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Sapporo Beer

Oomasa Restaurant

3.8(1.6k reviews)

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

This is as close as you can get to the type of restaurant you remember in Hawaii, serving good…read moretasting 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!

Inside of restaurant

Ika geso (fried squid legs) with spicy mayo. Delicious!

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Oomasa Sushi Counter

Chubby Cattle Little Tokyo

4.9(3.6k reviews)

•$$$$

Free WiFi

Wheelchair accessible

Food and service was amazing! Would recommend starting with the Gold Tier for first time customers…read moreas you get access to a few A5 Wagyu cuts (limited quantities) and an all you can eat menu as well. The restaurant is clean and the interior is nice as well. They have free drinks and a soft serve ice cream machine! Our server Troy is super chill, attentive, and very helpful guiding us through the process of ordering. He made our first experience awesome and we will definitely be coming back again!

First time at Chubby Cattle and our server Johnny was so helpful and friendly. The food was…read moredelicious and fresh. We'll be back for sure!

20.2 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

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A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Short Rib

Bar Sawa

4.6(125 reviews)

A modern take on omakase that is Sushi Kaneyoshi's fun nightlife counterpart. Hosted in the same…read morebuilding (the same fishy smell permeates the space) at an intimate counter for about 10 guests, the decor of the space is less sterile and clean and more jazzy Tokyo hipster. While the fish quality here is great, you will get more bites that seem a lot more experimental with flavors and garnishes. I didn't like every single bite but I expected that. A lot more focus on creative cocktails and drink pairings instead of just sake or wine. This is a great place to try Japanese whiskey, they even have little lockers where regular patrons can store their expensive bottles they've bought for when they return, and you are welcome to grab an additional drink and chill in the space afterwards if you'd like. The chefs here were a lot more personable and fun with more of a bar vibe than a traditional omakase. Service was great, dedicated bartender was great, and though it's not the best sushi I've ever tasted, I would still bring someone back here for a unique experience. Brought my friend here for her bday and we left full and happy and a little drunk so I'd say it was a successful night!

Great food! Great crew!…read more However, they allowed 2 obnoxious couples to just make it for an uncomfortably loud dinner. Thai is not how an omakase experience should unfold. Such a shame because otherwise it would have been a great experience. But I cannot excuse them for allowing these other guys to just behave so rudely, like Neanderthal, and not say a thing.

20.2 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

The beautifully lit alcohol selection

Blue Crystal Shrimp

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Sawa Highball

Tokyo Haus

3.5(484 reviews)

•$$$

Takes reservations

All you can eat

Beautiful. I grew up always wanting to be in Japan and loving Asian food this is the perfect…read moreexperience and cuisine to dine in! I tried the bento meal and my server was vivanna such pure and considerate energy! I definitely reccomend this spot it was my first time eating out by myself and I would definitely go again I got the sushi shrimp roll and the teriyaki chicken beautiful , 5 stars to me.

Ambiance: A quiet sushi place with tons of space between…read moretables in the little Tokyo mall on the second floor. Clean tables and no wait time to get in and seated. Service: Servers were nice and knowledgeable of the menu and explained the AYCE policy before food was ordered. The food is ordered on a tablet with an hour and a half time for AYCE and a wait timer of 10 minutes between orders so do NOT order one at a time. Food: The quality was good considering AYCE. You have an option of 3 menus ranging from $29.99 to $59.99 with the basic one having only sushi and the other two having BBQ as well with more premium options of meat cuts. Personally think the fish is more than enough but if you really want meat you could get it as well.

Tokyo Haus Lunch Special

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Izakaya Gazen

4.0(604 reviews)

Amazing homemade tofu, Tempura is lightly breaded and fresh and just flavorful!…read more Sukiyaki was also good. Attentive service.

My son asks to go here every time we go to Little Tokyo. He calls it the steak place because he…read moreloves the teriyaki steak. I like how the entrees come as a set meal with salad, miso soup, tofu, and small vegetable dishes. I've tried the nigiri sets, sushi rice bowls, and beef/rice bowls. Sushi is standard, nothing super wow but good enough. The servers are all nice and service is good. One of the servers was so sweet to my son last time. She was patient when he worked up the courage to ask for some items and brought extra cucumbers for him to snack on. We sit on the patio since our kids get a little rowdy and messy.

Beef Tongue 9/10 super good with crunchy side and salty from soy sauce

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Salmon Chasuke 10/10 no need to say this is just, phenomenal. You need to try this!!!!

Hama Sushi

4.1(1.8k reviews)

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came here on a wednesday night with my bf for a date and... lowkey obsessed…read more first of all -- they don't take reservations. like at all. we got lucky because we went kinda late and there was no wait, but i can 100% see this place getting packed the space is TINY tiny. like true hole-in-the-wall vibes. but in a way that actually feels authentic, not curated. genuinely felt like we were in japan for a second -- nothing flashy, just simple, cozy, and real also pls know before you go -- this is NOT your california roll / teriyaki / noodles type of spot. it's straight sushi. very no-frills, very traditional they literally make each piece right in front of you, one by one, which makes the whole experience feel super intentional and fresh and that's exactly why it hits. the fish quality is so good, everything tasted super clean and fresh without trying too hard. no gimmicks, just really solid sushi it's also super lowkey which i loved for date night. not loud, not chaotic, just chill and intimate def one of those places you almost don't want to post about... go try it!!!

Spent a lovely, relaxed evening at this sushi spot…read more The ambiance stood out right away--clean, calm, and just the right amount of atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you can slow down, enjoy your meal, and have a good conversation. The food was consistently good. Fresh ingredients, well-balanced flavors, and a few signature rolls that felt thoughtfully done without trying too hard. Service was another highlight--easygoing, attentive in a subtle way, and never intrusive. If I had to point out one thing, it would be that a few dishes didn't quite have that "wow" factor. But sometimes, I appreciate a place that simply gets everything right without overcomplicating it. Definitely somewhere I'd return to--and perhaps bring the right company next time.