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    Sakae Sushi

    4.6 (807 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    SAKAE SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    6 different sushi (Jan 2026)
    Luke L.

    *** CASH ONLY & Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Some Holidays*** Sakae Sushi is a hidden mom-and-pop sushi take-out only shop located in Gardena and the shop has been family-owned and operated since 1962. Currently the third generation of the family continues to carry on the legacy of Sakae Sushi. Sushi rice at Sakae Sushi is cooked over the stove and never a rice cooker. Sushi here is Kansai style (a bit sweeter and more vinegary). [Parking]: There's a small designated free parking lot right next to the building, but it was completely packed on Sunday at 12:15 PM. Lucky there should be plenty of free street parking spots available. [Atmosphere]: This is a take-out only shop with no outdoor tables. [Special notes]: On some occasions they may close early if they sell out of sushi. Walk-ups are subject to a longer wait time. The shop recommend to preorder sushi whenever possible. Also place orders early on weekends and holidays. Order may be placed days or weeks in advance. I called and placed an order 30 minutes ahead of time & my order was ready by the time I got here. [Menu]: Customers usually order Sushi by the Box (ranges from 7 pieces to 36 pieces) or Sushi by the Piece. For each box, customers can order Nori/Inari, Mix, or California Roll. Please note that California Roll is not included in the standard Mix Box. The only two side orders are ginger cup and wasabi (packets). *** 8 Pieces Mixed Sushi by the Box ($14.15): My Mix Box came with 3 Nori-Maki (shiitake mushroom, spinach, kampyo, oboro, egg, and seaweed), 1 Tamago (shiitake mushroom, egg, spinach, kampyo, and oboro topped with sweet egg), 2 Inari (fried tofu), 1 Ebi (cooked shrimp with sweet vinegar marinade), and 1 Saba (pickled Atlantic mackerel). The box was presented beautifully. I really liked vinegary rice and it was one delicious sushi box with fresh fish slices. *** Fresh and delicious sushi at an affordable price. Not sure whether this place will last another 60+ years so enjoy this sushi shop while it still lasts.

    10 piece set
    Alex J.

    I am in love with Sakae sushi. It's so close to what you'll find in Japan with the homestyle, simple, to-go sushi concept. I ordered ahead and asked for a 12-piece mixed box and the woman on the phone confirmed it would be $21. The sushi is simple and delicious. I loved every piece the inari, mackerel, tamago, it was all so light, tasty, fresh, and well made. When I arrived, a sweet lady managing the window asked for my name, and she said it would be a few minutes, no problem! But when she brought my box she said $17, said the phone order taker told me $21 but the woman insisted $17. I thought one or the other made a mistake and didn't count my pieces but then I get a call saying I was given the wrong box and they apologized; of course, I apologized too for grabbing the wrong one. SO I am just sharing this as they do take pride in customer service and want to make sure you get what you ordered, I was okay with a slightly smaller box but I'm glad they offered to resolve it! A great place that should last another century at least!

    A little bit of everything
    Katrina T.

    My friend and I came here on a Wednesday afternoon - we called in around 3:30 asking to place an order. We would have made it there around 4 with the traffic. However, the workers of this restaurant really went above and beyond to ensure that we would still be able to pick up our order. When arriving at this hole in the wall - you need to keep in mind that it is not your traditional sit down restaurant. You go through a walkway and will see a friendly woman at the counter ready to help you and take your order. Everything here is TOGO. This is my first time here at Sakae. My friend highly recommended this place and said that I just HAD to try their sushi because it is life changing. After trying their food, I must say I have to agree. We got a box of sushi that consisted of: Tamago, Saba, CA rolls, Inari, Ebi, & Nori-Maki. Each piece tasted fresh and perfect. I also have to mention that the price point is very reasonable BUT you need to make sure that you bring cash! They do not take card.

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    Christina H.

    This place is a MUST if you are in the area. Their sushi is so authentic and delicious!! Things you should know: this place is cash only so be prepared, also there is no place to sit/no inside you can go into. This is a place with only an order window to go up to. You can order at the window but I would recommend calling ahead of time so they can have your order ready for you once you arrive. There is a parking lot next to the building so parking is easy. I walked up and ordered so to kill so time I walked across the store to the Asian market, so that was nice. The prices are very fair and the food is delicious. I highly recommend trying this place out

    Elaine L.

    If you want authentic and delicious sushi, this is the ultimate spot to go. Everything was delicious! Tried the inari, California roll, mackerel, shrimp sushi and enjoyed it at the beach. Definitely recommend calling ahead of time to order as the wait can get long. It's a pick up only spot as well just fyi!

    Mixed box
    Tim H.

    NOTE: CASH ONLY REPEAT CASH ONLY ** Pick-up is BEHIND the storefront seen on the street. ** Order in ADVANCE and call it in or some sushi flavors will be SOLD OUT Got the mix box and it's fresh and most importantly the PACKAGING is FIRE!!! Lots of rice, fresh as ever and you will not be disappointed. Ordering is EASY #1 - Pick your box size #2 - Select from Nori/Inari, Mix, or California rolls #3 - Call it in and pick up with a SMILE Missed the Tamago-maki so definitely need to order earlier before it's sold out.

    Michael A.

    My grandfather who passed away recently always came here with me when I was little. I'm half Japanese and my grandfather is full Japanese and he loves this sushi place. However, it slowly declined in value as of current due to inflation. I used to order the saba sushi and inari 36 pack for about $36 back in the day. Now it exceeds $50 for the maximum. I can now order the 20 sushi for $34 or so. I thoroughly enjoyed the flavor of the sushi as of current as I did in the past. The box, the presentation is respected and for fresh sushi as they do it in Japan, this place is my favorite for sushi lovers. I ordered the nori futomaki roll which was delicious, and the California roll. The California roll had a ridiculous amount of avocado and no shrimp to barely any. I did not like that! Picture is shown to prove it. Service was friendly but quality of sushi is supposed to be top of the line and it was not perfect like I remembered. Process is now ordered through phone call not calling first hand. I enjoyed the box, I really did. I just wish they had the tamago tbh is time which is their signature sushi but it was sold out! It is an egg sushi roll with fresh ingredients. I was letdown by the California roll and I'm upset about it. It was a giant avocado roll that should have been cheaper. Sure it tasted good but no shrimp inside. I was annoyed by that. Other than that, the futomaki roll which had some mushrooms in it, was delicious. I come here every 10 years or so since it is located in Gardena. But, overall, if you love sushi, without the raw fish, this place has the best! Ambiance is non existent because orders are taken outside.

    MIX selection: 7pcs inari, 2 pc tamago roll, 3pc saba, 3pc shrimp, 1pc cali roll, 6pcs of nori
    Nami A.

    Been wanting to try here for a while. Food is super fresh and service is great. The food comes in a lovely package. It's cash & takeout only. We got the 21 piece box with one piece of Cali roll, just to try (total 22pcs). There is only a limited selection of rolls/nigiri to choose from, and what made me a bit sad is that almost everything is sweet-pickled so the entire box was just overbearingly sweet (apart from the California roll piece). I wish they incorporated more fresh fish in their selection!

    Claire S.

    Sakae Sushi is my go-to spot in the South Bay whenever I'm visiting. The food is always consistent, fresh, and delicious. They only make six kinds of sushi and rolls and they do it so well. My favorites are the California roll and the nori maki. Their California roll is made with fresh avocado and real shrimp--not imitation crab--and it's always so good. The nori maki tastes like something a Japanese grandma would make, with sweet stewed shiitake mushrooms and perfectly tangy sushi rice. My family also loves the inari. A couple of tips: 1. Call ahead to place your order. 2. Bring cash (no cards accepted). It's strictly a takeout spot. When it gets busy on the weekend, people would have to wait standing around the shop. Totally worth it though!

    Kayla U.

    Amazing hidden gem, got the mixed box of assorted sushi - I wish it also had the California rolls! I'll have to try that next time. Beautifully wrapped sushi boxes for takeout. Call ahead and place your order since limited supply and they accept cash only. Parking is easy in the back and its delicious sushi with great value.

    sushi box wrapped with chopsticks inserted for your convenience
    Dalia J.

    Sakae Sushi is a Gardena institution! There are many options for sushi in the area but if you're looking for high quality at a reasonable price than it's Sakae. The rice is amazing! Soft, perfectly wet, well seasoned! My friend and I ordered the California roll (7 piece) and a mixed box (10 piece). By 2 pm they had already sold out of the tamago so we got an extra inari and an extra nori maka. The 10 piece came with two saba (mackerel) and two ebi (shrimp). Each piece was delicious in its own way. The California roll was perfection. I love avocado and what some reviewers say is "too much" I say is "just right". The avocado, the rice, the nori, wow, so satisfying. Sakae does everything with intention. From how they organized the sushi in the box, the wrapping of the box, and the hashi you're given :) Though you can order when you arrive definitely order ahead! Like others have said, there will be a wait if you order there so no need to complain about it. Also, if they have sold out of anything you'll know ahead of time and save yourself from being disappointed when you arrive. And don't forget, it's CASH ONLY. This is a "pick up and go" place, there's no indoor seating and you can park along the street or in the parking lot adjacent to the building. If you're into supporting local, supporting small then support Sakae Sushi.

    Box of 2 full rolls
    Charlene S.

    Yes- call in your order. They get busy in weekends and sometimes, your order could take a while (45min or so). Vegetarian review: there's a veggie roll that's off menu- avocado, spinach, some other veggie. It was amazing. Giant roll, filled to the brim with avocado. Other rolls (2, I think) can be made vegetarian as well. Wait for rolls on a Wednesday afternoon was none, but I took about 10min to make. They sell most things by the piece, but for these specialty rolls, you have to buy the entire thing. I think I was... $17 or so? There were 8-9 pieces. Parking is easy, and this is strictly a pick up and go place. It's basically a window. Lovely service, wonderful food.

    Brian K.

    This place has been here for years. I remember coming here when I was a kid. The taste and quality never changed everyone here is very friendly. The best thing is to place your order over the phone to minimize your wait. You can walk up and order Its made fresh you may have to wait a few minutes. But its well worth it. They only have takeout.

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    For Christmas and New Years orders for 2025 do I call in on Dec 3rd since closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Usually it's Dec 1st?

    Yes, they will begin taking New Year's Eve & Christmas Eve orders on Wednesday December 3rd @ 9:00am. Orders for New Year's Eve will not be taken in person. So you must call… Read more

    What's the parking situation?

    street parking and there's an outside mall parking lot across the street!

    Do i have to call my order in prior to pick up?

    Yes

    Do you take checks or PayPal ? Thank you

    No, they do not. It's cash only & take out only.

    They open on veterans day?

    I would say they are.

    Do they wear mask and gloves while making sushi?

    yes!

    Do they deliver?

    No they do not.

    I am vegetarian (egg's ok). Is it possible to request the sushi without shrimp or to order an avocado roll?

    Sam Sakae Sushi has a huge menu google their website. We always get the Inari which is sushi rice packed into a pouch of fried tofu. The tofu is flavored using mirin, vinegar, and soy sauce and has a nice sweet flavor you'll love it. It's the… Read more

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    4.9(53 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    4.6(257 reviews)
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    4.5(101 reviews)
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    For anyone who are planning to visit, please call them to make a reservation ahead or just give…read morethem a call even on the day when you would like to visit. It is two people operation (chef and server), and things can get very busy when all customers are ordering at the same time. Saw a few walk-ins during my recent visit. While they were not turned away, they were told to expect the service would be slow due to in-house customer orders, and they ended up passing this time. So, please call ahead so that this local gem can accommodate you. :)

    Great little homey restaurant with a variety of dishes to choose from, some atypical from what you…read morewould see with other Japanese restaurants. I was treated warmly, despite it being a slower night. One other couple was finishing their meal as I arrived. I heard that they use fresh eels instead of the pre-seasoned, pre-glazed packaged ones that are so plentiful in the US and so I had to come try it. I was hard-pressed looking for a place that uses fresh eels. The dish took some time to prepare but I came fully aware and ready. I can happily say that the kabayaki donburi was tasty and not sickeningly sweet! You could still taste the eel on top of the seasoning used to baste it. I really appreciated how they didn't take the easier way out and slap a ready-to-eat one on a bed of rice. While waiting for the unagi, I ordered ankimo in ponzu and in their own "Fukuno" style. Ponzu is always a nice contrast but Fukuno style ankimo just melted like butter. A shame that portions are never enough, but it was delicious while it lasted. Other side dishes were ordered too and they were overall good. Unfortunately, some of the items I was hoping to order were out of season (firefly squid and persimmons), so I will come back later to try them. As others have mentioned, this small restaurant is run solely by an older couple. Be sure to call ahead to make a reservation or confirm hours for the day. If you do not, you may be turned away purely due to capacity and staffing limitations or they may close early. They are a lovely duo and can only handle so much and the seating capacity accurately reflects this.

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