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4.3 (307 reviews)
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Pantea M.

One of the best quality sushi I ever had, the fish was so fresh. They are extremely unique with their flavors. The restaurant itself is beautiful and cozy. Servers are friendly and their service is pretty quick. Highly recommended

Jasmine B.

Santo is a cute Mexican sushi fusion spot in Silverlake with a unique take on the classics. My roll was traditional but topped with a ton of cilantro, making it really appealing. I also had the 10 piece set, which unfortunately comes with one avocado piece and one mushroom piece. They should nix those and add more fish. Honestly, I didn't love 5/10 pieces. The choco nigiri was an experience and def worth a try. The wagyu flame handroll was pretty cool too, although I didn't taste it. Service was mid. Everyone was beyond nice but I had to prompt them for everything. I still recommend trying Santo because of the unique experience. I've been to many sushi places and I like what they are doing. The fusion twist here is very LA in the best way. I hope the set gets more bold to showcase what this place is really made of.

Grace J.

The santo tiradito is a great dish with fresh hamachi and yuzu flavors. Their Devil roll also tasted very clean with a nice spicy crunch from the jalepeno. The 5 nigiri set was unimpressive, not bad but it wasn't anything special, but it was the most expensive out of the three dishes we ordered. The staff were definitely efficient, as we got seated right away on a Saturday night. There's great mood lighting inside and breezy outdoor seating too. I appreciate how often workers tended to the outdoor tables too.

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Georgia S.

I love Santo and the service y'all... sweetest staff!! Sissy that works there is always the best!! love her. Missy was great last night she's new and amazing. the food was so fresh and flavorful and i tried a mochi dessert for the first time and it was so good, wow!! the vibes here are very community friendly and everyone ends up outside talking and a great place to meet new friends.

Pepper B.

This place is knocking it out of the park. I would give Santo 4.5 stars. The sushi is incredible with flavor profiles you don't get from other sushi restaurants. That Mexico City influence is on point! After a couple of bites my friend and I knew this would fast become a go to sushi spot for us. Love the location along Sunset in Silver Lake. Our server was super nice, he was a little hard to find at times but that's because of the sidewalk seating which is the little social scene outside. Where you normally get the more formal sushi service experience which is very attentive, Santo servers are definitely younger and a little laid back giving it that hipster vibe which I'm sure is why they attract the younger crowd outside.

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Lindsey H.

Absolute perfection!! This restaurant is fairly small but packs a powerful punch when it comes to their menu. They have sushi bar seating, a couple of window seats, and outdoor seating as well. We had a late afternoon reservation, but walk-ins are also welcome. I started with the Little Sumo sake and ordered seven different nigiri, each with its own distinct flavor. The staff was super friendly and the vibe felt very refreshing. Can't wait to visit again and try more items!

5 set nigiri
Michelle T.

Super cute sushi spot in Silverlake! Parking is difficult as usual but this place is worth the trouble. We got our starter, the rockshrimp, last for some reason but it was worth the wait. It has a nice kick to it. The nigiri sets are a great way to try different nigiri without committing to one. The seared o'toro was good but I probably won't be ordering it again. I liked that it was seared but didn't like that one side was warm and the other side was cold when I ate it.

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Celine K.

i loved sitting inside at the bar area. some of the standouts for me were the chutoro tostada (1 order came with 2), the spicy salmon crispy rice and the hand rolls (spicy tuna and shrimp tempura). i wasn't a fan of the two nigiri's we tried and the san-shake roll but the other dishes were really good. i'd skip the santo brulee for dessert. there was nearby street parking available.

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Will M.

I always pass by this spot in Silverlake and finally decided to give it a try. They have both bar seating and tables, and we chose to sit outside to enjoy the nice night. This spot serves sushi with some Mexican inspired flavors, which sounded interesting. Here's what I ordered: Nigiri: Hamachi Choco, Akami , Chu Toro , Otoro , Flame Seared Uni , Salmon Yuzu Other items: Unagi Handroll Chu Toro Tostada Hamachi Santo Tiradito Sashimi I have to say I actually enjoyed every piece. Everything tasted super fresh and the seasoning and style made each bite delicious. My favorites were anything toro, the flame seared uni was amazing, the Hamachi Choco sushi was fire, and the hamachi tiradito sashimi was so good we ordered it three times. Overall, a pretty solid sushi spot in Silverlake. It is on the pricey side, not gonna lie, but the quality was there. I'd come back, just probably not in a rush. More of a treat yourself kind of spot.

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Dawn C.

Santo Silverlake is the 2nd outpost of acclaimed original Santo Mexico City, which is truly a unique, visionary dining concept. This Japanese Mexican fusion restaurant on Sunset is simultaneously cozy, sexy, and sophisticated. The seating is intimate and as such, perfect for date night or catching up with a friend or two. In addition to indoor sushi bar seating, there is also a bit of outdoor seating, which makes for a good people watching experience. On to the food. What we ordered for the table: 1. Hamachi choco nigiri - their signature nigiri which consists of seared yellowtail topped with Oaxacan chocolate and salt. A very memorable and unique offering, and I recommend everybody to try this at least once while at Santo. 2. Uni nigiri - fantastic uni which was both buttery and sweet. 3. ikura nigiri - I'm just a sucker for ikura and will order it at every opportunity. Fantastic ikura quality. 4. Unagi nigiri - I love my eel. 5. Soft shell crab - perfect. 6. Salmon nigiri - a classic. 7. Otoro bowl - love fresh fatty tuna. Delicious little bowl. 8. Spicy tuna roll - my +1 isn't as fond of nigiri and sashimi as I am, so we indulged in a few rolls as well. All of them were excellent. 9. Daruma roll 10. San shake roll 11. Matcha brûlée - not quite what we expected, as under the perfectly seared brulee, there was a rice pudding filling. This is a solidly executed desert in its own right, but perhaps not my favorite. 12. A Junmai sake for the table. We were fortunate enough to find metered street parking immediately outside, but there should be free residential parking a couple blocks' walk from the restaurant as well. Service was courteous and prompt.

Rose H.

I have been wanting to come here for a long time now. We booked a reservation for 3 as we were taking our daughter to a show at Pantages. I was very excited. When we booked we assumed it was for inside, omakase. When we arrived the hostess was not welcoming. We had a 5 pm reservation and they open at 5, so we didn't mind waiting but she seemed bothered that we arrived on time. Anyways, we got sat outside on the sidewalk. When my husband asked about sitting inside she responded that, they were booked and if we sat inside it'll give us only 30 minutes to eat. Weird. We weren't given the option when booking, had we known. While sitting outside we tried to make the best of it. Another server came out to give us menus and take our drink order, again, not friendly. The only person that was somewhat welcoming was the man that came to grab our empty dishes. While sitting outside there were many workers from the restaurants next door standing outside as well as our server and they were chit chatting. One of the workers started smoking, 2 tables away from us. The wind was blowing our way so my 10 yr old and I were inhaling the smoke. Heavy walking traffic on the sidewalk and mostly people with pets. I love animals, and I don't mind people smoking. But not while I'm eating. The vibe was so off, almost like the employees were bothered that they had to work. Customer service needs a refresher. Usually I bypass and try and enjoy the food. The food was good, nothing to rave about. Maybe sitting inside is a different experience, don't know. Will not be booking again to find out. I crossed this place off my bucket list, but it wasn't a pleasant experience. Overall the mood and service wasn't the greatest.

Hikari N.

You definitely want to get a reservation here! A very small and intimate space to eat some absolutely mouth watering food. We sat outside and were bumping backs with the guests at the table behind us but it was well worth it. Our server was great to talk with, gave us great recommendations and really took care of us. If you're feeling adventurous I HIGHLY recommend getting the hamachi choco. Our server described it to us like you're eating a store sushi and it's literally that! The hamachi melts in your mouth giving it a buttery taste and the charred cocoa powder on top gives it the nice smoky flavor. If you do get this, I recommend getting it towards the end of your meal as the taste does linger for a while.

Salmon hand roll
Jenny S.

This place was AMAZING! Enjoyed an early weeknight dinner with a girlfriend and we got to try a whole bottle of Californian sake. Tried the tuna crispy rice, hamachi hand roll that comes with a truffle dipping sauce, and salmon hand roll-salmon skin + roe in each bite. Also each got the wagyu nigiri that melts in your mouth as dessert. The space is small so it's nice to sit at the bar and get served there. Make sure to reserve on the website or resy to get a seat inside!

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Do you have heaters for outdoor seating?

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Do I need reservations for two on a Sunday?

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Sushi Enya - Los Angeles - Sushi Enya Pasadena & Los Angeles Downtown

Sushi Enya - Los Angeles

4.3(1.8k reviews)
3.7 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
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I adore this quaint spot in Little Tokyo! The interior is modest and cozy with very friendly and…read moreattentive service, some of the best service I've ever had. The Assorted Sashimi was fun for the two of us to each try 6 premium pieces. Everything tasted fresh and high quality with a different garnish accompanying each piece! The cucumber salad was refreshing and crunchy to munch on in between sushi bites. Their Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice surprised me with an arrangement of flavors and textures that went together magically. I would have gotten a second order if stomach space wasn't a concern. Next we had the Yellowtail Sashimi, which of course had sliced jalapeño on top. I don't care how many restaurants put that out, it's always fantastic. The only roll we got was the Cherry Blossom roll, I was intrigued by the menus indication that it didn't have rice. A large roll with 11 pieces came out that was 95% fish, the remaining 5% being bits of avocado and two sauces that paired exquisitely. It tasted excellent. Our server recommended their Kid Season sake which was exactly what I was looking for: filtered and semi sweet. Highly recommend!

The place was packed and loud with music, adults, and kids. I knew what i wanted and ordered but…read moreentire service took nearly an hour and i didn't order drinks or dessert. Super slow. Nice of the chef to switch out roe for halibut for me on my omakase. However, probably the worst omakase I've ever had. No creativity, nothing felt premium, chewy fish, flavors didn't mesh, and half of it was salty. The miso soup wasn't scorching, which i appreciated at first but that meant the last few sips were fairly room temp. The real crab handroll was good. If the price point was $35 sushi set I'd give 5/5 but this is supposed to be premium omakase. I've been to other Sushi Enya locations and had good experiences, so this was very disappointing. Stick to the rolls and nigiri.

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

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

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Sushi Enya Pasadena & Los Angeles Downtown

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Oomasa Restaurant - Chicken teriyaki and tempura

Oomasa Restaurant

3.8(1.6k reviews)
3.7 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
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Absolutely delicious! First time trying this place and the service and quality of food was…read morepleasantly surprising. When we entered, we got seated right away with a very personable waitress who shared stories with us and made the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. We ordered the Sashimi Combo C, Gyoza, and White Fish Sashimi plate, all of which were a 5/5. Thank you so much!

Saw many good reviews on yelp so figured I decided take my family here to try for the first time…read more As soon as I walked in, first thing I immediately noticed was a stench inside the restaurant. It was definitely not what I've expected or ever experienced in a Japanese restaurant. We were quickly greeted by the staff and be seated by the wall. The upholstery of our seats were torn. The area where we were sitting was a bit too dark and could definitely add more lights for customers to see their menus. After giving a look at the menu, our server asked if we were ready. I said it's our first time so we need some time to look through the menu. She replied ok and left. We mainly ordered sushi items. Servers brought over each item one at a time. When I almost finished mine, my family is still waiting for theirs. You do see the staff walk by the tables constantly. However, I would hope the servers would ask how is everything and if we need anything else. Overall, sushi tastes fine. I probably won't be back given the experience that we had.

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

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

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Chubby Cattle

Chubby Cattle

4.9(4k reviews)
3.7 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
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Free WiFi
Wheelchair accessible

Our server Ruth was very helpful and attentive. It was my first time here and she was very helpful…read morein recommending items to try out and how the menu worked. Will be coming back to this location again! Thank you again for the amazing service!

We came to Chubby Cattle to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience! From the moment we arrived, our server, Kevin, was absolutely wonderful. He took the time to explain the menu to us, answered all of our questions, and gave us excellent recommendations on how to cook and enjoy our meats. His knowledge, attentiveness, and genuine care really stood out. Kevin even brought out a special cut of meat and personally cooked it for us, and it was absolutely delicious! The quality of the food, the cuts of meat, and the freshness were all top-notch. Every bite was amazing! What truly made our visit extra special was the level of service. Kevin went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, enjoying our meal, and having a memorable birthday celebration. His attention to detail and friendly personality made the entire experience even better. Thank you, Kevin, for making my husband's birthday so special and for giving us such an amazing dining experience! We truly appreciate you and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Chubby Cattle, especially if you're looking for delicious food, high-quality meat, ambience and exceptional service! We came to Chubby Cattle to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! From the moment we arrived, our server, Kevin, was absolutely wonderful. He took the time to explain the menu to us, answered all of our questions, and gave us excellent recommendations on how to cook and enjoy our meats. His knowledge, attentiveness, and genuine care really stood out. Kevin even brought out a special cut of meat and personally cooked it for us, and it was absolutely delicious! The quality of the food, the cuts of meat, and the freshness were all top-notch. Every bite was amazing! What truly made our visit extra special was the level of service. Kevin went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, enjoying our meal, and having a memorable birthday celebration. His attention to detail and friendly personality made the entire experience even better. Thank you, Kevin, for making my husband's birthday so special and for giving us such an amazing dining experience! We truly appreciate you and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Chubby Cattle, especially if you're looking for delicious food, high-quality meat, ambience and exceptional service!

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Bar Sawa - Aji

Bar Sawa

4.6(129 reviews)
3.6 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Hidden away in the basement of a nondescript building in the streets of downtown LA, Bar Sawa feels…read morelike a comfy speakeasy vibe- the moment you walk in, the wall of Japanese whisky gives it a moody 8-seat vibe. The monkfish was luxuriously rich, while the uni paired with squid was deliciously fresh, with that perfect ocean sweetness and incredible texture. One of the most memorable bites was the sushi "taco"--a crisp shiso leaf wrapped around a vodka martini-inspired creation that somehow captured the essence of the cocktail in a single bite. The scallop nestled inside a squash blossom was another standout. The cocktails take it to a different level. One mention: the staff is essential and truly makes the experience more inspiring.

3.5 stars. I've been here twice because I wanted to give it another try and see if my experience…read morewould be different the second time, but I walked away feeling pretty much the same, and my friend agreed. The atmosphere is great if you love intimate bar seating, the service is warm and cordial, and the drinks are very good. I also really liked the amount and variety of dishes served outside of the nigiri, so the meal felt substantial and well paced. The food itself was good and well executed, but for the price point, I was hoping for something more memorable or distinctive. A lot of the dishes and flavor profiles felt very familiar and similar to what I've had at many other more traditional omakase experiences. Nothing was bad by any means, but there wasn't a particular bite or flavor combination that surprised me or stayed with me afterward. The second time I came here, they had firefly squid (in season) which was a delight. If you're newer to sushi or omakase, I think this would be a great experience. But if you eat omakase frequently, there are other places around this price point that I think offer something a little more unique or memorable.

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The beautifully lit alcohol selection

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Blue Crystal Shrimp

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Izakaya Gazen

Izakaya Gazen

4.0(615 reviews)
3.7 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
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Probably the only really Japanese restaurant in LA…read more Sushi is fresh, staff is actually Japanese, menu is realistic to what Japanese cuisine is like and I've never had a bad meal. Their signature house made tofus are delightful and fresh, their sushi is sooo delicious, their cooked porks and beefs are lovely and even the salads are tasty! Also the staff is sweet and attentive, Is it slightly expensive? Yes, but when Japanese friends come into town, it's the only place in LA i can really recommend to them. Love it !

7.8/10 We came here…read morelooking for a sushi spot that was still good quality, with our three kids in tow. Honestly, this place was a little more authentic than the run-of-the-mill sushi spot we probably should have gone to with kids who mostly want California rolls, spicy tuna, and chicken teriyaki. But I chose it on purpose because I wanted something genuinely authentic in Little Tokyo, and I'm really glad I got to try something new. I had the pork loin katsu (around $26-28). It was super moist and had great crispiness, so no complaints there. But when I saw "pork loin," I expected a leaner, firmer cut, and this had a lot of fatty pieces. The breading also didn't hold onto the fat, so it kind of fell apart in spots. It was still really good, I just would've expected it to be leaner. I've since learned loin katsu traditionally keeps the fat on for flavor, so if you prefer lean like me, the tenderloin (hire) katsu might be the better pick. I'd give it about a 7 (maybe a 6.9). It came as a set with rice, miso soup, and three little side dishes, kind of like Korean banchan. They weren't bad, but they're definitely an acquired taste and you'd have to be adventurous. There was also a soft tofu custard-type dish that wasn't sweet and was really bland. I wouldn't order it again, but maybe I just didn't eat it the right way, and I'd love to learn how if that's the case. No disrespect to the culture at all. I'm not a picky eater, a lot of the set meal just didn't appeal to me. The yellowtail jalapeño cut roll (~$20) was really good quality. My son got yellowtail and spicy tuna hand rolls ($9 each). The chicken teriyaki was a standout: super crispy, a smooth batter different from the katsu (not tempura), and really good flavor, about a 7.8. They also have kid-friendly stuff like fries. And whatever that mustard mayo sauce on the table is, it's amazing. I dipped my fries, chicken, and katsu in it and it definitely helped. Drinks: I was a little shocked at $16 for a hot sake for sake bombs, and it wasn't even a bigger carafe. Beer was average priced, thank God. As I say in a lot of my reviews, anything past $9 for a beer and you're basically being robbed. Service was excellent. Everyone was super friendly and so accommodating with our three loud kids, which I really appreciated. It's somewhat kid-friendly; there were a couple of other kids there, so it's not a hoity-toity place. Overall, 7.8. Food pricing was fair, but a lot of the set meal was a dud for me, and I'd order something different next time. Still, it was a fun experience and I'm grateful we tried somewhere truly different.

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

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

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

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

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