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    SanSai

    3.4 (181 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    SANSAI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Steak with California roll plate - steak was disgusting, no flavor and hard. Pass!
    T P.

    I don't live in the area but wanted some "Japanese" sushi food. They are re-paving the parking lot so parking is chaotic and limited. If you even decide to come, which I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND, park on the street. The restaurant is clean and the menu looks great. So many different options from salads, appetizers, soups, sushi rolls and combo plates. We ordered the gyoza, spring rolls, two sushi rolls and two combo steak & California roll plates. Everything was ready at once and we picked up the trays at the counter. The gyoza and steamed rice were the only decent items. The sushi rolls tasted old, the sushi rice was sticky and dense and the steak looked like leather. It was the worst $70 meal we ever had. We gave the leftovers to the homeless man sitting outside vs throwing it away or taking it home. Go elsewhere. The food here isn't good. The prices are great but the food is not good.

    Chicken Breast Plate
    Leslie W.

    I was surprised at how yummy this place was ! I'm always craving some teriyaki and having to find parking for the colony for the blazed and glazed is quite annoying ! Full parking lot, easy access, and really friendly staff ! Portions were insane and quite delicious . Can't wait to try other dishes . Salads were fantastic all this for 13 dollars ! I think I found one of my spots !

    Rainbow Specialty Roll
    Martina T.

    Lots of plaza free parking available. Great fast food to satisfy cravings. Rainbow roll is pretty ok and other cooked good options are good too, such as teriyaki chicken. Not there best quality but does the job.

    Beef Steak and Chicken Plate
    Kevin Ross N.

    One of my routine spots during my workweek. Great price and quality food. Love the staff here. They treat me nice and give really good service. The place is clean and quiet especially for dinner. My go to meal is the steak and chicken plate. Great place to grab food and highly recommend.

    Chicken-shrimp combo plate
    Orsolya H.

    We stopped here with a friend after a long hike and it was definitely worth the try. We ordered the chicken-chrimp combo plate and it was soo delicious. You can also pick 2 types of salad for it, but I just went for a double portion of the mixed greens-clementine-pecan salad, which was delicious. The only thing is the salads are pre-mixed and since it's a mixed green one, it was kind of soggy, because of the dressing they put on. Also came with some white rice and some grilled vegetables on a stick and everything was soo delicious. And th price was reasonable too. Definitely coming back.

    Chicken and tempura combo
    Angela F.

    Great for lunch. I ordered the combo plate chicken and tempura. Wow I got lost of tempura (3pieces of shrimp) yummy. You can choose white or brown rice small extra charge for brown . I don't like brown rice yuck. Lol. Sorry my photo I are all the salad just about which you can have two salads! I chose the Sumi Sumi salad. Packaged well. GreT go to place.

    Dumpling soup n shrimp tempura

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    Good service, clean interior average tempura. Nothing unusual or special it's a nice little place.

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    Delicious my entire office was going insane just on the smell. And it didn't disappoint. Definitely ordering again.

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    Excellent lunch including Udon chicken soup and tempura. Service and delivery was impeccable.

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    Service is always great, food is very good and the place is always clean. Love coming for my lunch breaks!!

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    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    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!!

    So this was definitely the worst omakase style experience I've ever had…read more We did the Don't Think. Just Eat. for $59 each. It involves a sashimi course, seven orders of nigiri and two hand rolls. So the reason they call it the don't think, just eat is that they rush you through the whole process. Everything came out within 40 minutes. I barely had time to take photos and eat before they were back asking for my plate. And some of the sushi did not taste right. It was a little fishy and slimey. I've done omakase and sushi before and this was not the best quality. I wouldn't say we were full because it was good but because they were making you eat so quickly. I wasn't sure if they were just caring more about turning tables until I saw a couple drinking a single bottle of wine the entire time were were being rushed. So maybe it was just this specific course they don't want you to pace yourself. I heard great things so I'm just disappointed.

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    I love this marketplace for so many reasons... local, fresh and delicious options. Yesterday, I…read moremixed it up a bit. Squid salad, spicy cucumbers, spicy tuna and yellowtail cut rolls... Came home and mixed 1/2 an avocado into the cucumber/squid salad and ate my rolls on the side. What a fabulous combination!!! Every person I meet here is super friendly and the people who work here are helpful and gracious! A true neighborhood gem and for good reason... everything I've ever eaten here is ALWAYS fresh, unbelievably tasteful and soooo good. I highly recommend and remember, parking lot gets super crowded... be patient and look for parking on Barrington.

    Yama sushi has the freshest sashimi that is affordable and easy to grab and go :). Clean little…read morestore inside with great options! PARKING Small plaza but they do have free parking available although limited during busy hours. SERVICE Always very kind workers and cashier. Constantly restocking the fresh seafood options! FOOD Loveee their California rolls (huge and creamy). Their fresh salmon sashimi is delicious along with my fav bite sized 18 pc mixed hosomaki with spicy tuna, eel, and salmon avocado. The kaisen roll is another one of my favs! They even have a hot food section with salmon, eel bowls, and chicken karaage. You can also order spam musubi combos with them. ORDER Feel free to grab a ticket at the fish counter and order slices of sashimi pay per weight! OVERALL 10/10 place for your fresh sushi fix. Fast and easy to grab and go and perfect for catering and parties with large tray options available. Thanks Yama!

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    Mikomi Sushi

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    4.7(302 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Free parking
    Large group friendly

    Tiffany is the best server!! I've been coming here since the place opened up and it's only gotten…read morebetter! The sushi is fresh and so is everything else They have a good happy hour and if you order the teriyaki, you probably have food for a second meal Everything is freshly made here and the place is very clean Alex is a great chef

    -- Amazing Sushi & A Dining Experience Like No Other! We…read moretook our 2-year-old and had the most incredible family dinner at Mikomi Sushi in Santa Monica. From the moment we sat down, everything was just perfect. The sushi was absolutely outstanding -- fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The sauces were on another level, perfectly complementing every single bite. Everything we ordered was delicious, and you can tell real care goes into every dish coming out of that kitchen. The ambiance was really lovely too -- warm, comfortable, and inviting. The kind of place where you just settle in and feel good being there. It made the whole evening that much more enjoyable for the whole family. Now here's what made this visit truly special -- there was a robot server delivering sushi right to the table! My 2-year-old was completely glued to it -- wide eyes, the biggest smile, entertained the entire meal. As any parent knows, keeping a toddler happy at a restaurant is half the battle, and Mikomi made that effortless and fun. The human staff were also incredibly warm and attentive, making us feel genuinely welcomed the whole time. If you want top-tier sushi and a dining experience that's fun for the whole family, Mikomi Sushi is an absolute must. We will definitely be back! P.S. -- My wife loved it so much that she visited twice on her own while I was at work. I think that says everything you need to know. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    4.6(158 reviews)
    2.0 miSawtelle
    Locally owned & operated
    Romantic vibe

    Sushi Enya in Sawtelle has become my default sushi spot when I visit LA and that's due to the high…read morequality fish, above and beyond service, and consistency. I've been here several times now and what has stood out to me is that each time I can count on the same quality of fish and same quality of service. Consistency is what sets restaurants apart these days. This location has delivered a top-notch experience on each visit. Their fish is incredibly fresh. The tuna is buttery and the garlic sauce has a hint of sweetness that perfectly compliments their fish. Their sesame wrap for the spicy tuna handrolls adds a nice crunch and is a great alternative to the seaweed wraps. I can't wait until my next visit.

    We got the snow crab roll and the Tiger Crunch roll. The fish and fillings were really good but…read moreunfortunately the rice was just falling apart. It didn't seem like they used sushi rice. In this photo you can see the rice pieces separating and just crumbling. If you get the sushi itself it might be a better experience but for the price, the rolls shouldn't be crumbling when it hits the table Service here is very typical of a nicer Japanese restaurant, all the servers and greet you when you walk in. I did feel like they were rushing us, however, as they don't give much time to look at the menu and then interrupted us. I noticed they did this to everyone. Our table wasn't fully set up as well. They quickly put the plates of sushi onto the table and one of the rolls was breaking already. I really wanted to like this place, This place seems very hit or miss based on Yelp and sadly I think I had not the best experience.

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    Iwashi (sardine), so much flavor

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    Best seat is at the bar!

    SanSai - japanese - Updated May 2026

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