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4.4 (295 reviews)
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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.

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.

Hamachi Negi & Truffle hand roll
Davy K.

Cute hipster spot in Silverlake with a sushi bar and sidewalk seating. Service was fine. The dishes were good, but it didn't stand out enough for me to want to come back, esp from West Hollywood with there being so many sushi spots already around me. Also, I am not sure if it's just me, but their soy sauce was particularly salty.

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.

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.

Spicy Tuna Roll
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!

otoro hand roll & hamachi hand roll... both r great but the otoro really stood out
Delfin T.

Restaurant wasn't busy coz we went right when they opened. Host was friendly & welcoming... and let us pick our seat. He also took our orders and food came out quickly and fresh. We enjoyed everything we ordered.

Linda Y.

Wow! By far one of my favorite places in LA to get sushi! There is outdoor seating and the sushi bar! Definitely recommend coming for lunch! The chef really does a great job of bringing out all the flavors as listed! Definitely get this seared Toro! As it was one of my favorite! Everyone here is super friendly and sweet and I really appreciated the server, giving us the right recommendations for our order! Definitely will be back again!

Jilly B.

Came here last night for dinner and it was delicious, everything we ordered was great. We sat outside , for sure small sushi bar seating and a couple bar style seats inside so we opted for outside it's a busy area so lots of people on the street where the outside seating is but we enjoyed it. Service was friendly and fast. Would come again.

Uni Akami salmon
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.

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.

Yellowtail so clean so yummy
Karen S.

Everything was really really good. The atmosphere is a lot of fun. They have outdoor seating, which is cool. It's quaint inside the service was very fast and the ambience was just a cool vibe. Definitely great for a date night or just a nice warm summer day to go out and enjoy some sushi.

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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Izakaya Osen

Izakaya Osen

4.3
(2.2k reviews)
0.7 mi
$$$
Kid friendly
Wheelchair accessible

We got several sashimi, some skewers, crispy rice tuna, shrimp tempura, cauliflower tempura, and…read moreagedashi tofu. Sashimi were very delicious and high quality. )-/ thick cut and no weird fishy smell. Skewers were also very thick and way bigger than i expected. Love the beef tongue the most. The shrimp and cauliflower tempura basically taste the same (sweet and sour). Def disappointed at this bc we expected the typical tempura without being soaked in the red sauce. Agedashi tofu was also just ok. It was kinda soggy even though we ate it immediately. The wasabi is good though and parking is $8 in the personal lot (more expensive bc we paid with card). I give it 5 stars because: - The generous portion and yummy sashimi and skewers. - Service is also fast and the waitress serving us was very friendly! - We brought few slices of cakes and there is no cake fee. They even put it in a nice plate with flower haha :)

If you're ordering skewers, the scallop, sea bass, and prime beef kushiyaki are absolute standouts…read more The scallop is incredibly tender, while the sea bass is the must-order. Even if don't like seabass, you must try this one! it's buttery, perfectly charred and melts in your mouth. The prime beef is equally impressive: tender, packed with rich umami flavor, and cooked to perfection. For a larger dish, you can't go wrong with either the sea bass or blue crab hot pot. It's so rich and comforting, the fish is always perfectly cooked, and it's more than enough food for two people. Be sure to order a side of seaweed and make your own hand rolls at the table. The kabocha salad is also unexpectedly delicious and pairs well with the other indulgent items in this order. They recently moved next door and they may be overbooking themselves so expect to wait quite a while- even if you have reservations.

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OTOTO

4.2
(216 reviews)
2.0 mi
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I would give Ototo 4.5 stars, but went up because of their great sake selection…read more My friend and I loved this meal. The chicken Katsu sandwich was soooo good. A little messy at the end, but so worth it. 8.5/10 The ode to MOS burger was also great! The bun was soft and pillowy, the burger was perfectly cooked, all of the flavored married well together 8.5/10 Rock Shrimp Okonomiyaki was delicious. HUGE, but delicious. I actually took some home and had this as breakfast the next day. It was soooo yummy. 9/10 Black pepper tofu was also really good. The standout was the Kanpachi Sashimi. Wow was that next level good. 9.5/10 The service was really attentive, really kind. It's a tiny little restaurant but we loved how intimate it was. The same selection is incredible as well. I loved it so much! They had a perfect cloudy sake that I loved. We ubered there, but they do have valet parking for $13, I will say, you'll definitely want to use the valet - parking looked rough!

I'd give Ototo somewhere between 4 - 5 stars and definitely already want to go back. I've been to…read moretheir sister restaurant, Tsubaki, many times and always love it but opted for Ototo since it's more casual and budget friendly. The parking was awful due to a Dodger game and we ended up utilizing the valet. Service was nice and friendly and very accommodating. There were some standout dishes that I'm still thinking of, let's get to that! Shaki Shaki Salad - 4 stars. This was a fresh and tasty cabbage salad. I personally think a different texture element would have added to this, like crushed peanuts or something, but did enjoy this. Spring Onion Tempura - 5+ stars. Delicious! Tasted like onion rings, but with a lighter texture. Bonus tip, request the bbq sauce like dipping sauce, it creates the perfect balance. Filet-o-fish Sandwich - 4 stars. This was really good, but was definitely improved with the bbq like sauce I had with the onion tempura. Yakinuku Steak - 5+ stars. I'm not a big steak person but thought this was excellent! Rich in flavor, great texture, and cooked perfectly! I need to have this in my life again very soon! They have tons of sake here, but I opted for a glass of Chenin Blanc which was excellent! I love the ambiance here, it reminded me of an Izakaya in Japan. Very elevated but casual and cozy at the same time. Well done Ototo, see you soon!

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Sushi Zanmai

4.6
(202 reviews)
2.2 mi

My husband and I moved away from LA, and since then we've been craving quality sushi. Whenever we…read morecome back to visit, we enjoy trying new places, and I happened to stumble across this spot while looking around for lunch. Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by the manager and staff, who were very attentive and happy to answer any questions we had. For our meal, we splurged on two lunch sets and one sashimi assortment. The portions were extremely generous for the two of us, and the freshness of the fish was incredible. I definitely recommend trying this place if you get the chance to visit Chapman Plaza. We'll definitely be back

Incredible meal that was made even better by the attentive and friendly service! My boyfriend and I…read morecame for dinner on a Friday night and had made a reservation for 7:30 PM. After finding parking in the residential area, we walked to the restaurant and got seated right away. Note for parking: there is a lot available for all the restaurants in the complex ($10/car) but it may be difficult to find parking here during peak meal times. If you're willing to walk a bit, park up the street near the apartments. We chose to seat at the bar and had a wonderful experience talking to our sushi chef and Tiger, the manager. We were told that our sushi chef was one of the best chefs from their Japan branches, and that was evident in all of the sushi we ordered. Every cut of fish was consistently thin and crafted with expertise. We ordered quite a spread (spicy tuna crispy rice, albacore with crispy onion, eel nigiri, sweet shrimp nigiri, agedashi tofu, wild cod nigiri, etc.), and every dish was on point. The fish quality is unlike anything I've ever had before. In fact, Tiger told us the tuna is brought in from Japan. After ordering from our iPad, we started asking our chef and Tiger what their favorite dishes were, leading us to try all these different, off the menu customizations. Overall, such a fun dining experience and really solid sushi. We will absolutely be back.

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Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice. 5/5
Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice. 5/5
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Tsubaki

Tsubaki

4.1
(506 reviews)
2.0 mi
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My precious friend Amelia G. treated me to dinner at Tsubaki for my 40th birthday last month. I…read moreloved this place went I went before kids and pandemic, apparently almost a decade ago. It was as good as I remembered, and probably even better. I can't imagine letting another eight and a half years pass without going back. The only negative is that parking is either difficult or $15, which feels bad in a pretty quiet residential area. Better to take a car in any case, so you can enjoy the extensive selection of sakes. We shared a full-sized bottle, I forget which but I think it was a junmai daiginjo, and it was lovely. Tsubaki is such a nice, welcoming little izakaya. Service is great, the atmosphere warm and easy. You just want to sit back and drink at a leisurely pace. The food is excellent, with a robust menu of creative Japanese food. We shared everything, starting with a stellar kanpachi crudo with ume ponzu, shiso, sweet onion and habanero pickles, and furikake. My favorite dish of the night was the tsukune katsu. I love tsukune, the tare-glazed chicken meatballs you'll find in any yakitori place. This was my first time having them in katsu form, panko-fried and served over cabbage with Kewpie mayo and tonkatsu sauce. The chawanmushi was delicious, silky steamed egg custard topped with Dungeness crab, truffle salt, and mitsuba. Likewise the kinoko tempura, an array of maitake, shiitake, and enoki mushrooms fried light and crispy, with yuzu shichimi and tentsuyu for dipping. We got a skewer of bonchiri from the yakitori menu, delightfully chewy bites of charcoal-grilled jidori chicken tail. Finally, a plate of yakisoba, pan-fried noodles with house-cured Peads & Barnetts char siu, pickled green garlic, and cracklin. We got the hojicha parfait, and it was more or less my ideal dessert. Roasted green tea soft serve with sesame black sugar burnt miso and candied walnuts with cornflake dust. Cold, light, sweet. I could eat a whole one by myself pretty much any time. After nine years in business, Tsubaki feels like an Echo Park institution, and the kitchen is as strong as ever. This was a wonderful dinner, one I hope to repeat soon, with more sake, more yakitori, and more hojicha parfait.

Wow, this is the best izakaya in LA. Though the prices are quite high the food is very high…read morequality! Interior is nice and feels intimate, almost reminds me of restaurants in New York. It's quite small inside and they happen to have a few tables outside. I have mixed feelings about the service though but it is what it is, just feel like we weren't attended properly and service was slower. The menu has tons of options, there is something for everyone. Unfortunately the rice balls I wanted to try were sold out for the night- which how do you run out of something popular at a 7 PM dinner? Anyway, we had the fried tempura, garlic fried rice, short ribs, and chicken oysters. Everything was delicious and I would get these dishes again. But my standouts were the short ribs, they were tender and the marinade was light and fresh. The fried tempura was another standout for me because the sauce paired so well with the lightly friend asparagus. And I'm going to to say the chicken oysters- I think they were grilled to perfection with a tiny bit of wasabi. It's so hard to pick, everything tasted amazing and you can tell everything is thoughtfully prepared and well crafted with a beautiful presentation. I really enjoyed the food here and will be back to try more items.

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Tsukune - chicken meatballs
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Santō - japanese - Updated July 2026

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