This was hands-down one of my favorite experiences. I had the privilege of meeting the owner Kevin…read moreand one of his main leading assistance who operates the front of the house, operation and working next-door at a fine hotel, luxury location, it's a privilege to have such a wonderful sushi recommendation to give my future clients. From the food, the highest quality to the hospitality in the ambience this is definitely one of my go to locations for elegant dining experience and a nice recap from a Long beach day. Definitely come check this place out.

One of best sushi places I've been in LA. Great atmosphere and seating with authentic look…read more Fish is incredibly fresh. All the sushi I had was amazing. Agedashi tofu was very well done. The tempura plate is good, but the batter isn't as light as it could be. But overall good. Spicy scallop handroll and soft shell crab are favorites.

Pretty good food and service in the Santa Monica area. The price range is totally reasonable. In…read morefact, it's even lower than my usual SGV neighborhood. Portion is big , sushi is fresh. Maybe not the freshest sushi that we ate. But with this price tag, it's totally acceptable. We tried the 12 piece sushi combo, chicken bento, ramen and chicken karage. All tastes pretty decent. They have outdoor patio and indoor seating. Spacious seating. We came on a weekday lunch hour, so the restaurant is not too busy. Public parking at their back, $1 for the first 90 minutes. Very reasonable in the neighborhood.

|[ n o t e s ]| Has potential and love the non-rice sushi…read moreroll options- we tried the Thor roll which was good except the fish was not the freshest/fishy but it was the end of the day. Also tried the vegetable ramen, which was decent but the soup had a strong meaty smell, it actually tasted better the next morning heated up. If the soup gets a revamp this also has potential. The broccoli had some dark stems- would prefer this to be cut off if not cleaned better. |[ m o r e n o t e s ]| Ordered it for takeout and it was quick and efficient, also like that they have outdoor seating. Overall, has potential but needs some improvement imo. May give it another shot in the future if these things change.

Sugarfish is hands down my favorite restaurant and their sushi is the best I've ever had. I always…read moreorder the Trust Me or the Don't Think Just Eat which is the perfect mix of nigiri, sashimi, and handrolls that never disappoints. What makes Sugarfish special is the attention to detail when it comes to sushi. The rice is warm which makes a huge difference and they have their own fish market so you know you're gettest the freshest fish possible. I've made it a tradition to come here for my birthday for the past 6 years and that should tell you everything you need to know about how good this place is. If you're a sushi lover that hasn't tried Sugarfish, do yourself a favor and go, you will not regret it.

One of my favorite sushi places!! You don't have to think…read moretoo hard about what you're going to order, just go with the flow. I love getting the "THE NOZAWA TRUST ME" and treat myself when visiting LA ($48 for dinner and fullest of the pre made omakase menus | $40 at lunch). If there is a fish you don't love, you can ask to substitute. But I highly recommend you try them all. The fish is so fresh, I love eating there the most because the fish is super cold, and the rolls are crispy hot on the outside and cold inside. BUT, their to-go and delivered options are just as nice and very well presented (see my pics). It's a must when visiting LA!!

The best. Been coming here since 2000. Saitosan is the best. Always fresh delicious fish, and…read moreprices are beyond reasonable for the quality.

Probably the worst sushi I've ever had in California. It was the end of the night so probably not…read morethe freshest fish, but I couldn't tell the difference between my rolls and the rice wasn't good. Bummer. The chef didn't plate properly. He swung his hand over the counter and slapped the pieces onto our plate rather than taking the plate and passing it back with the sushi on it. They rushed us to order and they rushed us to get out. Won't be back. Too much amazing sushi in this city to go back to a place that

Love KazuNori! Best strategy: go during the "off-hours", if you can figure out when those actually…read moreare. Even when there's a wait, it moves quickly, and I've never been disappointed. My daughter and I come often, and it's become one of our favorite little spots for hand rolls and quality time together. Always delicious, always worth it!

I came to KazuNori for the first time with a friend, and we were seated before the big rush came in…read moreon a weekday afternoon. At the bar, we had good service and attentive waiters when it came to ordering, serving, and getting the check. I tried their 4-hand roll set with toro, yellowtail, salmon, and crab. I started with the toro, which was rich and buttery. I also liked their yellowtail which had a strong flavor. My personal favorite was the salmon which tasted fresh and had a good texture. Finally, the crab hand roll was a good ending, as it was light and refreshing. This is also a no-tip restaurant, so the final price includes all.

Such a great spot for fresh sushi! You can pick your own pieces of fish, and they'll slice…read moreeverything for you. The rolls are so good, the ikura is amazing, and they have tons of authentic Japanese products. I made this whole plate from all the fish I bought here and the scallop was INSANE. So fresh and buttery!

Yama Sushi Marketplace is an extremely popular grab-and-go sushi shop and this is one of Yama…read moreSushi's newer locations. Ever since the original owner Kenzo Yamada sold the marketplace to the Kohno family (two family members are retail consultants for Japanese department stores) and partner Alex Soto in 2021, Yama Sushi has been expanding beyond the flagship location in San Gabriel. There are currently 3 locations (San Gabriel, West LA, and Koreatown) as of September 2026 with a new 4th location in Sherman Oaks coming soon. [Parking]: Yama shares the same small and free parking lot with Chipotle and the lot is typically packed during busy hours, but there's a high turnover rate so cars are constantly driving in and out of the lot. Even if the lot is packed, there's still free street parking. [Atmosphere]: The marketplace is constantly busy with limited indoor and outdoor seating. [Ordering sashimi]: Visitors take a number first. Once your number is called, then visitors can select fishes that they want and a staff member will cut the fishes into sashimi. [Hot deli]: This location actually offers a hot deli unlike the flagship location in San Gabriel. Some of the items include chicken curry, curry pan, chicken katsu, unagi don, char siu bao, etc. Please note that many of these hot deli items were sold out by the time I got here at 6 PM. [Signature items]: Yama is best known for its signature California Rolls and the shop is constantly making these rolls due to high turnover rates so you know they are always fresh. Another one of my favorite items is the Poke Bowls, but they are always sold out past lunchtime. *** Bara Chirashi (jewels of the sea - tuna, salmon, yellowtail, ika, tamago, avocado, ikura, and seasoned rice - $14.95): This is one of their new items and honestly it is hard to find a chirashi bowl that costs less than $15 in 2026 and tastes this fresh nowadays. A-tier item. Unagi don (aka eel bowl - $9.95): This is one of the most inexpensive eel bowls in Los Angeles and Orange County. It is unbelievable how they can sell an eel bowl for less than $10 in 2026 when places like Marugame Udon sell their grilled eel bento for $20+. S-tier item. *** Come here for lunch for the best experience with the full selection. Expect fresh quality fish and incredible value at Yama. It would be nice if Yama decided to open another location in the South Bay with Torrance being the home to one of the largest Japanese populations outside of Japan. P.S. - Extra $0.20 for a takeout bag.

Such great service and amazing food! They have great ambiance. 10/10 date night! I highly reco…read morespicy tuna crispy rice!

Jonathan is our server and he's been very helpful! I'm excited to someday try the tokusen, which…read moreisn't always available because it's dependent on the fish. There is a new menu, which unfortunately increased the price of the omakase a lot, but it was always a steal to get that original omakase and I'm not totally surprised. But the fish is always really good and the tables are plentiful and have a lot of space. I love the interior. I can't really comment on the food from the new menu until I try it.

Food was good, generous portions, fresh sashimi, staff was very friendly and the price is just…read moreright.

Incredible baked rolls and excellent cocktails. I ordered the baked lotus roll and it was packed…read morewith crawfish

I used to visit the downtown location when it was the only one open. The fish is always incredibly…read morefresh and high quality. It can be a bit pricey, but it's absolutely worth it. The service is consistently excellent, and I highly recommend making a reservation, as it tends to get busy. ENJOY! PS: There is only street parking.

We decided to eat here on a whim because we were craving sushi. It was a Friday night and we were…read moreable to walk in and got seated right away. We ordered the yuzu roll, yellowtail nigiri, unagi nigiri, akami (lean tuna) nigiri and albacore belly nigiri. Everything was fresh and tasty. We only would not order the albacore belly again because it wasn't really to our taste preference. Service was quick and servers were nice and it was warm and inviting ambiance inside.

Stopped by for the Dine LA menu to celebrate a birthday. The staff was friendly and very fast. Food…read morecame out quickly and as soon as we finished the bite, they were there to whisk away the empty plate. The Dine LA menu was $45 for the tuna tataki, sushi plate with a choice of baked crab roll or spicy tuna cut roll, and a glass of wine, beer, or sake. I chose the baked crab roll and sake. The nigiri pieces were seasoned well so extra soy sauce was not needed. I liked the real crab in the baked crab roll. We also got a chocolate lava cake that definitely oozed out chocolate goodness. While it was a fun, delicious dinner, it wasn't very relaxing. Parking was also a pain.

Dropped in here for an early dinner around 5:30 PM because my oldest daughter was craving sushi. It…read morewas completely dead when we sat down, but the place was absolute chaos and totally packed by the time we paid the bill at 7:00 PM. If you hate crowds, book an early slot. Food was fine. It was solid good. Nothing too special. Service was great. No problems there. Will I be back? Probably not anytime soon because it isn't anything special but if you are right by here, it's a solid fine spot to diner if you want sushi. It's an interesting Ambiance. It's a small. It's right by the ocean. Lot's of people constantly walking by and driving by so it isn't a "relaxing spot".