I am surprised about this hidden gem near my home. My wife and I never tried to eat here at Sakai. We always in this korean strip mall every 2 weeks for the grocery shopping, k bbq, and bone soup restaurants but never this japanese place. My wife checked all the reviews on Yelp early before we went there for lunch today. Little early at 11....nobody there, the chef was cleaning the floor. We know what to order at sushi restaurants, my wife and I chose 2 special rolls, Washington and Eel. For drinks, not many choices....no Sake. Very dissapointed. We got Sapporo beer that is why. The complementary salad was served first, and our rolls w hot miso soups. The roll size is smaller, but fresh, great rice, and the flavors for miso soup abd salad were great. I really liked eel rolls. And we ordered more yellowtail roll, 2 sushi, one yellowtail and another is eel. My fave is always Eel. My wife likes Washington, she likes salmon. She really liked Washington. Melted in your mouth! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall the vibes are casual, any typical sushi bar concept.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chef as well as an owner is using the bar for making the sushi, rolls. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is so tiny like take out vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chef was answering the phone order, making rolls, sushi, serving our foods. Wow!!! One person does multi tasks. Water is self service, the coffee is free. The menu is simple, bento, bowl for lunch, specialty rolls, sashimi, sushi. This restaurant is good for take out, Uber delivery. Lots of catering menus. I will definitely come soon for the different rolls and sushi. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great little, hole-in-the-wall sushi spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Located in a plaza with an Asian market and plenty of other restaurants. From rolls to sushi and sashimi, combos to satisfy any appetite, the fish is good and fresh. During my recent visits, I ordered the bentos, which include the chef's sushi choices and a few cut rolls. Also comes with salad and miso soup to start. For drinks, self-serve water and canned and bottled drinks are available, including soju and beer. The staff and service are kind, and prices are fairly reasonable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are a few tables inside and a few patio seats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also offer catering and delivery services. Take out or dine in, it's been a pleasure supporting this local business. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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I bookmarked Sakai 2 days ago thru Yelp search on sushi restaurants near my home. Everyone commented this restaurant was good, friendly, served fresh foods, had lots of take out orders. My hubby and I went there around 11 today. No one was there. Might be too early for lunch on Sat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant space is tiny. Had only 4 tables inside, little patio at the entrance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I found the sushi bar in the middle of restaurant but the chef was using to make sushi not the traditional sushi bar for the customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I went over the menus including take out, decided 2 special rolls first, Washington and Eel rolls. The price was $16 for special rolls, $6 for sushi, and $8 for simple rolls such as CA rolls, yellowtail roll, and etc. We got first complementary salad, miso soup w eel roll and Washington rolls. And Sapporo beer for drink. They don't have hot Sake. Available only soda, Soju, and Japanese beers. Little dissapointed as Sake lovers. I liked the salad w soy sauce, little sour flovor to have me a good appetite. I started w miso soup then Washington, Eel rolls. The rolls are smaller than other restaurants. But tasted fresh, rice had great texture. I liked miso soup a lot. It was like my comfort soup after busy week. I ordered more yellowtail roll, 2 sushi, one Eel, anther Yellowtail. Everything was great. The chef looked like an owner, he was so busy to answer the take out orders, cook, and serve our orders. No extra server to help him!!!! I didn't see anyone. For the tip, water is self service, instant coffee is free. Overall, our first experience was good. The sizes of rolls are smaller. The price was around $16. Lunch eel bowl is $27. I took takeout menu for the future order. We will definitely come again. Pros Location & Parking: 5 stars, next to korean bakery, grocery market, easy to access in the korean strip mall Price: reasonable, affordable Service: friendly, free salad and miso soup, take out orders, Uber delivery. Cons Portion: smaller than others Dining space: tiny, only 4 tables, no sushi bar Ambiance: casual, take out only vibes read more

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Quick takeout option, called to place my order and it was ready in less than 15 minutes. Affordable options for combo lunch bento. Opted for all sushi rolls today: Shrimp tempura roll is available with regular or spicy crab filling Yellowtail roll has spicy tuna inside Sakai special roll has spicy tuna inside and white tuna on top of the roll plus sliced red onions on top Rainbow roll has four different raw fish options: tuna, salmon, shrimp and yellowtail The chef included miso soups and green salad with the takeout order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small and quiet restaurant, with minimal furniture.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Closed on Thursdays. read more

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Sushi was delicious & fresh; simple menu: sushi, simple rolls, special rolls, salads, dinner meal came w/miso soup and salad w/yummy tangy dressing. Customer service was excellent, clean, can dine-inside or outside. Parking easy and plenty. Offer catering of multiple party size sushi platters; Biggest PLUS- prices are extremely reasonably lower than other sushi restaurants. Definitely returning to Sakai Sushi read more

Sakai Sushi - Dinner Eel Special, Philly hand roll, miso soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

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Great service, food, and price. Spicy tuna roll is the spiciest I've ever had though haha. Mouth on fire and gave me the hiccups. We enjoyed our feast though! read more

Sakai Sushi - Party platter, California roll and spicy tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

Small mom and pop shop. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Would not recommend dine in. Do not dine in haha.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For take out it is a 4 star. Good, basic sushi at a lower price point. Gave a fifth star to not hurt a friendly, small business rating. Sorry read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small, quiet sushi shop walking distance from my 92yr old father.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Took him here for an adventure while visiting. Shared nigiri, the Sakai roll and a beer. Served by the chef. Enjoyed everything. All the fish was very fresh, the o toro was quality and a good price. read more

Savored every bite of our meal. Spicy means Spicy, Delicious! This is our first time at this Sushi restaurant. We will be returning. Service was excellent and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is that of one small place that enjoy your meal with a glass of beer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Most delicious sushi ever! Fresh and exceptional!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Highly recommend this place, service was excellent, got my food very quickly and it was very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Sakai Sushi - Eel roll and the menu!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

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Delicious. If you want simple, filling food this is the place to be. Highly recommend for local residents.

The sushi is really, really good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is clean and quiet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I loved the service--very friendly. There were only two people working, but the service was excellent. read more

Always satisfying ordering from here. We usually get the larger sushi combos and it never disappoints. This is our go to spot for quick Togo order of sushi. read more

There's no better way to express our love for Sakai than to say that we've ordered catering from them TWICE for two of our biggest family celebrations since our wedding. That's how GOOD their service and their food is. They provide TRUE high quality food for A TRULY decent price. Our favorites: - Sakai Special Roll (10/10) - Rainbow Roll - Baked Salmon Roll - Yellowtail Roll - Spicy Tuna Roll - Cali Rolls (perfect for the kids) read more

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This used to be our go-to place for sushi before Covid because it was affordable and delicious. I came back today on a whim and noticed things are different. Their $5 rolls are now $7 but it's to be expected with inflation. The California roll is still really good. I can't believe how expensive two pieces of toro nigiri were... and they also ran out of ikura and uni. They still give miso soup but the container is smaller now. read more

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The service was quick and simple, the sushi was fresh, abundant, and very delicious. Definitely try it out if you are in the area. read more

Sakai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

I've been ordering here with and for my family for over a year as our local sushi restaurant, and the sushi is always good quality. With the 40 count platter, we always enjoy the miso soups and salad that comes with it. The service is always friendly and fast, and we hope to continue to come back in the future. read more

Just tried this place today and for $7 each, the california roll and spicy tuna roll were delicious. It came with a small miso soup. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very simple, clean, and affordable lunch option.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back again. read more

Simple rolls, standard quality, no great veggie options. Fish was alright, lots of other option in Cerritos read more

Late post - I wanted to cater sushi for Father's Day. The morning of Father's Day, I placed an order of the 50 piece sushi and Sakai Sushi was able to accept the order and prepare it within an hour. The sushi was good. I recommend this place :) read more

Sakai Sushi - 50 piece sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

Good food for the price. asdas sfas hia atehiahtoia haiia hraweb te y aeoiya wpytpy iuae read more

Definitely a hidden gem in OC. You should not expect a Omakase level but this is great for its price. A lot of place these days are too expensive and some places are not even fresh. But this place is perfect for togo sushi and they use fresh fish for sure. I love their Uni, super fresh and very sweet. read more

This is place has been my go to sushi place ever since they opened! I love how fresh every bite is and i love the price point, it's not cheap but it's always not super expensive for the quality! if you're an ayce sushi type of person, ditch it and come here for some real quality sushi! + it comes w/ a side of miso soup teehee Even though the inside is small, it's simple and cozy. It's never too busy in there and I love the convenience of it being next other korean businesses ;) wish it wasn't tucked away in the corner tho! needs some more attention ‍ read more

So tiny that you might miss it this hidden gem and a strip mall houses some of the freshest sushi. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is quite tiny with 4 to 5 tables and has an intimate feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff are incredibly kind and accommodating. They have a self-serve water machine and they offer complementary green tea packets that you can add to hot water. We ordered several rolls but also nigiri which was served in such a visually appealing way. I was impressed by how fresh the yellowtail was and the superb quality of everything we ate. Would definitely come back! read more

The food is so delicious. This whole plate is consumed by 5 adults and 3 children. My mom made a bowl of steam broccoli. We had a wonderful dinner. read more

Sakai Sushi - My brother ordered this beautiful box. It fed 5 adults and 3 elementary school kids. - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

Due to its recent 40% price hike I can no longer stand behind this establishment. Quality surpassed value but now that's just not the case. Quality has gone down as prices have skyrocketed. As many restaurants struggle to find the right balance due to inflation, this one has failed miserably. 2 stars for the miso and salad. On to the next sushi joint. read more

Sakai Sushi - Updated menu prices. - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

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This place is my recent go-to for sushi since it's so close to me and makes it super convenient to get my weekly sushi fix! I always order the Sakai Special Roll $13 which is made with White Tuna and has spicy crab inside. Sooo good - it's a perfect roll. My order always comes with a side of miso soup as well. I've never seen anyone dine in here so it seems like a take-out only situation? I always order on the phone and pick-up. The man who works here is very sweet! I've seen their catering platters and will definitely consider ordering for my next gathering. read more

I had one of their Sushi bento dishes during my lunch. I'd say there's a pretty good variety for one person. Sushi is great. The service was friendly and prompt. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although the ventilation here is a bit poor and it was a little hot in the summer time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place is a hidden gem. I come here almost weekly because my daughter and I simply enjoy sushi. The owner chef handles every part of the meal by himself. I often order to go. It's a hidden location that makes me feel VIP whenever I'm here. Also, the platters are satisfying. I love to support the local owner run businesses. I recommend getting your platters here. They're beautiful! read more

Sakai Sushi - 33 pcs sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

Found my new go-to spot for sushi!! Kind of hole-in-the-wall kind of place, but an amazing gem. Loved the quality of the fish and the options they had in their assortment of nigiri and maki rolls in the sushi platter. The one we got for 4 people was called the Chef's choice which was around $150. Although it is pretty pricey, I thought it was well deserved for the taste and quality of what we got. There wasn't too much rice on the nigiri, and the rolls were well balanced. The salmon was delicious and all the white fish options were fantastic! Fish tasted very fresh, soft, and slightly sweet. My favorite was probably the seared ones and the shrimp. Will be back for more! They have take-out options at the moment. read more

Sakai Sushi - Nigiri and roll set - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

This place has been open for at least a year but still has a grand opening sign on it. Seems like a tactic to get new customers in, but didn't fool me. I shop at a Korean market next to this place on a regular basis so I was aware of this place. I just never felt the urge to try it because it's always empty. I finally decided to give it a try because my daughter wanted to get CA roll, and I was already getting groceries at the market. It's kind of hard to mess up CA roll so I figured it wouldn't hurt to try. The CA roll was fine, but pretty standard. However, I was disturbed by my albacore roll, which was grayish in color. Isn't albacore suppose to be pink? It probably means this place uses old fish. Halibut sushi I ordered tasted fine but was chewier than ones I had in the past. Price is good at just $4 for nigiri sushi, with the exception of toro, which is $8. All rolls are $5 and comes with miso soup, which is a decent deal. Other than good price, I don't see any other value to return. Place is quite small, and seems like a better place for take-outs than dine-in. read more

Best Sushi in Orange County hands down! Nice cozy atmosphere and clean too. Everything has been said already but Chef knows what he's doing and great service too! No time, no problem, just call ahead. Lesssgooooo! read more

Sakai Sushi - Sashimi salad BOMB! - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

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My first time here. Food was good. Pretty basic as far as the menu went? Nothing fancy. Got a bento box of a variety of sushi. All of it was delicious. Issue I had here was the temperature inside the restaurant. It was way too warm. I know places have to be mindful of how much they spend on AC but it was a little uncomfortable especially while eating sushi. Just my opinion. Not very comfortable. read more

We ordered the 55 piece sushi for a picnic and they were able to get it ready within 20 mins! The sushi was a great value. Sushi pieces were small and thin, however for the value and taste it was something that was easily over looked. Will be back for large catering needs! read more

Sakai Sushi - 55 piece sushi (catering) - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

Good quality fish especially considering the price point. I was not expecting the sushi to be so fresh and tender. The chef/owner was very nice and helped us modify our sushi combo meal. Yellowtail was very delicious. Will definitely be coming back next time I'm in the area! read more

Sakai Sushi - Sushi combo (7 pc sushi + 8 pc roll of choice) - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

Got the sushi bento and thought it was a good deal for the quality and amount you get. First time coming here and it definitely will not be the last. read more

Decent sushi at such affordable prices and large servings. I got the rainbow roll, and I got full after eating one roll. Would come back if I ever need my sushi craving resolved. Definitely a hidden gem/hole in the wall. read more

Sakai Sushi - 3/4/2021 rollZ - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Palma, California

A hole in the wall gem! Great quality sushi. Would definitely come back here. Just look at the quality in my video. read more

They been around as far Back as 1962 as I recall my father use to come here,Before going to LEO Barber next door, I Highly recommend you try Sakai Sushi, it's one of a kind taste,My Dad told me they well known in the Community for the sushi Taste, my dad met them when my Dad worked at the Market On 162nd & Western Ave Motoyama Market. From a long time Customer,since the Early 1960. K.S.T. read more

This has been my go-to sushi for the last year. Yes, the price has increased significantly. But, so has every other sushi place... like everything else. Compared to others, this place is still cheaper. Quality- their sushi rolls are all $13 and worth it. Not too much rice, rolls are huge. I think each roll has like 8-9 pieces? I can't remember exactly. The fish always tastes fresh. I call the order in about 30 mins prior. They don't have too many selections, but a perfect amount. Sometimes I get tired of reading through all the 20+ different fancy rolls at sushi restaurants sometimes lol This place is simple and yummy. Perfect for the hubs and me! read more