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    Shunji

    4.3 (393 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Takeshi H.

    From 2012-2020 the Michelin starred Shunji could be found off Pico blvd in an old 1930s building but in 2022 relocated to its current location off Ocean Park Blvd. It's a small nondescript restaurant from the outside but inside is modern, simplistic, and comfortable which cannot always be said of high end omakase restaurants. The owner Nakao-san runs one room and the other is overseen by Takahiro-San. For omakase historical reference Nakao-San and his brother helped open Matsuhisa and their previous collaboration Asanebo. The ambience is calm, cozy, and soothing with the service being patient, efficient, and descriptive. Chef Nakao-San also is armed with a subtle but fun sense of humor. ***For the purpose of this review it should be noted was accompanied by a few regulars which include omakase chefs so this experience will vary from the normal visit. === Cold Chanomushi with corn asparagus shrimp (creamy, refreshing, savory) Kochi (trout) - chewy, light, delicate Kaiseki grunt fish with dashi mirin vinegar - smoky tart sour floral Hamade with japanese spinach - smoky bitter and simple Squid - soft buttery spicy Flounder - light fatty clean Baby snapper - melts in your mouth. Savory. Tuna from spain - savory and fatty Sweetfish - comfort food. Grilled, tender and flaky Steamed abalone with spinach and Santa Barbara uni - briny earthy soothing creamy Sweet shrimp - sweet rich bold flavor Spanish mackerel - mild and delicate Homemade sesame tofu - warm indulgent nutty and bitter Kohaha - gizzard shad or silverfish Takabe - yellow butterfish - fatty rich savory salty Chutoro - fatty rich buttery Kohada - sour briny salty vinegar Hokkaido uni - peanut butter of the sea Cherry blossom shrimp with soba - comfort food. Salty earthy satisfying. Unago (sea eel) - rich buttery creamy Negi toro - citrus, rich and strong flavor Tamago - mild and creamy texture === As a complement to the meal would highly recommend their tea tasting sampler which accompanies and elevates the dining experience. Cold brewed 10 hour hojicha - smooth finish and subtle with prominent nutty flavor Uchi tea from kyoko - yellowish in color with mild and bitter finish Gyukudo tea - high caffeine level. Bitter and robust flavor. Can also eat the tea leaf like kale Fukoka cold brew tea - mild and sweet finish Miyakyushu tea - light and gentle === Overall would rate the food at 4 of 5, beverage at 5/5, service at 5/5, and ambience at 5/5.

    Front entrance - no sign. Wait on time to enter
    Jeng L.

    Visited on my birthday on a Wednesday night. We drove across town from Alhambra to Santa Monica after work, I can feel my energy was drained to 50% capacity at 7:45pm. GUESS what?! Chef Shunji and Yuko lifted our energy right back up to 100%! No! Chef did not serve us crack, only good food and laughter. Please refer to photo for food as I am only going to write about dining experience. When looking to book on Tock, there are two omakase experiences, Chef Shunji (himself - 6 seats) and Chef Miki (7 seats). Mucho Gracious to my wife who booked the surprised dinner (the day of) for me at Chef Shunji's experience. My evening was beyond 5* on Yelp. I can't wait to try Chef Miki's as well. This is a rather unusual dinner setting. A table of 6 consists of three couples seems normal. However, one of the couple do not drink (alcohol) and nothing wrong with that, but they also requested no wasabi, which I start to empathize, Chef grated fresh wasabi and it was honestly one of the best highlight I had (to name a few), the couple also requested low carb diet, namely half portion of rice on nigiri. Furthermore, it was intended to be a 3 hr meal and they bailed out at 2 hr mark claiming they are already fed and need to go home to attend their baby. I am so sorry to both Chef Shunji and the two customers for such blunt requests and leave the dining experience to now only four customers. The birthday party pretty much only get started for me. I got to enjoy countless (ok, just 4) sakes, and rotate back and forth based on the course. It was so much fun! The two others are literally my new brother and sister, and we have scheduled our next meal together already, to simply have more good food and wine. Chef Shunji and Yuko, who I believe is already good friends with our common friend. He is a great tempered, kind individual with exceptional skill that I felt is the best sushi chef in town. Yuko is so approachable and I really enjoyed seeing how she serve dishes in the traditional manner. Hence, on what appeared to be an exhausted Wednesday night. We left Shunji high in spirit and ready for next culinary adventure with new friends. Thank you so much!

    Callie S.

    Delicious omakase experience! Very fresh and great quality fish. A lot of appetizers mixed in like soup and hot dishes. Great wine and sake selection. There are 6 seats in this room which make it a very personal experience. Chef shunji was very accommodating and friendly. Good price point if you don't go crazy on alcohol ;)

    Eduardo E.

    I live in Seattle but whenever I'm about to go visit LA I always check to see if there's a reservation open at Shunji! To me this might be my happiest place on earth. Not just a huge fan of the food and the sake but both Chef Shunji and Yuko are very sweet and warm making it feel like you are family. I have been to Shunji multiple times over the past 2 years and every time I'm impressed by the presentation, quality, and how good the food tastes. Another thing I like a lot is that each Omakase only seats about 5-6 people at a time so it's a very intimate environment. It makes it very easy to ask questions about the food you are being served. And from my experiences even the other parties that have sat next to me have always been very friendly. If you go during the summer months they have a Agedashi Tomato Tofu that is out of this world! To the untrained eye it's just a slice of Tomato, and maybe that's all it really is, but trust me the flavors are to dream about. Probably the best tomato I will ever eat in my life. And yes, Tomato maybe isn't considered sushi to most people but what matters here is that the ingredients are from Japan, it's straightforward, simple, yet beautiful; isn't that what true Sushi is about?

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    Annette R.

    Going to an omakase experience can be a little intimidating, especially if there are six seats but my husband and I are the only ones that evening. Usually the omakase chef is serious, the space is quiet and you eat the food exactly how the chef presents it to you. On this occasion the chef was friendly and talkative as well as the host. They made us feel welcome right the moment we stepped in. We like unfiltered sake so they bought us a bottle called "Snowman" that we have had before and really loved. Bubbly nigori with sweet notes. The nigiri pieces were outstanding. The fish tasted super fresh, it melted in your mouth. On the other hand, there were some dishes that we were not so crazy about. For example the baby squid, not a fan. I give it a tried but it was just not to my liking. There was also another dish, the fried little fishes, that my husband had mixed feelings about. It was a little uncomfortable because we were the only ones in the restaurant that evening and we felt it was rude not to eat it or at least tried it. Overall, fantastic service but at $250-$300 per person I don't think we'll come back. We have had better omakase experiences in LA.

    Steven M.

    I visited for the first time since the shop moved to its new location. There is no signboard for the shop. About five minutes before the reservation time, we were allowed to enter the shop. The interior felt like a very traditional Japanese sushi restaurant, with wooden decor. There are six seats for each chef, and we enjoyed our meal while having pleasant conversations with the chef and other customers. We chose a course that included sake tasting, featuring quite rare Japanese sake, which made it feel very special. The sushi's flavor was incredibly authentic, with about 90% of the ingredients sourced from Japan, and we were extremely satisfied with it. Since it was a reservation for a special occasion, we also received a message card from the staff, which made the day very heartwarming. The atmosphere, the taste, and the hospitality were all top-notch, making it a first-class restaurant in every aspect.

    【Suzuki 日本鲈】
    Hailing W.

    酒肴差远咯 虽然但是 很开心很舒服 和村里那些需要设闹钟提醒抢位的板前相比,见老爷子还真是完全不费工夫。人嘛,太容易得到的,总是不知道珍惜,订了退,退了又订,早晚得来吃一顿。事实证明好订是有原因的,像这种不卷的老店,只需要做附近日本熟客的生意就已足够 邻座是个法国白男,点了一套清酒搭配,聊着聊着,我就蹭到了后半程清酒,都是些在日本当地小众且便宜的季节款。另一组日本客人点了一壶【朝日鷹】,老爷子还特地cue我,说这一支和十四代同属高木酒造,于是厚着脸皮要了一杯:朝日鷹的甜度并不算柔顺,质地偏脆爽,酸感也会稍重一些 结束时有位在隔壁房间吃副板的越南熟客留下来聊天,她自豪地说自己学日本礼仪课已经一年多了,今天特地租了成套的和服来吃饭;这才算是真正的沉浸式用餐吧 Shunji所有动作都非常急躁,他太太Yuko又特别温柔,好神奇的组合。老爷子捏舍利的技术完全没毛病,只是平淡无奇罢了,单从食物的品质和调味方面考虑,应该不会再访 【高木酒造 十四代 龍之落子 大極上生 純米大吟釀 生酒】 开瓶,入杯,凑近闻香,蜜瓜成熟饱满的清甜迫不及待地冲进鼻腔;初尝好似蜂蜜水般甜蜜柔顺,酒精的苦涩却随之而来,舌尖保留麻感和微苦,上鄂则充满甜美 温度升高,若隐若现的咸味慢慢地散发,酒精感和甜也变得不像刚开始那样强烈。整体基本保持甜苦交织的风格,甜会略胜一筹,舌尖承担了酒精的辣和苦 《〈《酒肴》〉》 【茶碗蒸】 冷的哈哈哈哈哈哈哈... 也不知道是什么操作... 玉米泥藏在底部,甜味清新,口感细腻顺滑;虾肉紧实弹牙,搭配水煮豌豆和玉米;嗯... 怎么说呢,反正就是大家互相不熟悉,有种硬凑在一起的无力感 【Isaki 鸡鱼】 品质差劲,全是筋膜,需要费劲嚼嚼嚼,而且还没有鲜味 【Bonito 熏鲣鱼】 闻着有微弱的烟熏香气,调味则过于平淡,只有鱼本身的一点点鲜和些许的盐味。完全无法和I-naba的鲣相提并论,不管是鱼生柔软、细腻、紧实的质感,还是烟熏的风味、酱汁的调味以及搭配,都不在同一水平 【Tachiuo 蒸带鱼】 好好吃!!!十分鲜美啊,带鱼的肉质本就如此,不会是细嫩的风格,和牙齿嘎吱嘎吱地拉扯;装饰以山椒叶,出汁偏浓稠,但是调味对我来说有点过咸 《〈《舍利》〉》 喜欢少米、多山葵的吃法 粕醋饭,酸度明显;米偏硬挺,不是有嚼劲有弹力的劲道,而是完全没有软糯成分的干硬;就???还可以... 反正存在感很强 腌姜太太太拉垮,笑死,像塑料一样的质地,嚼到后面全是根茎;而且调味寡淡,酸度是完全不够,咸嘛也尝不出多少,姜自带的辣却是一览无遗... 【Aori ika 障泥乌贼】 好吃好吃好吃!!!软糯糯糯糯糯 【Kochi 牛鰍鱼】 第一次吃,根据介绍,应该要肉质紧实且有嚼劲,嗯...??入口略带嚼劲,但基本属于软糯的类型,反正体验感不错 【Suzuki 日本鲈】 嚼不动嚼不动 【Kasugo 鲷幼】 不错不错,温度合适,略带嚼劲 【Zuki Akami 腌渍金枪鱼赤身】 喜欢!!!干式熟成两周,用厨房纸包着吸掉多余的酱汁;调味恰到好处,不会太咸,微酸,肉质细嫩软滑 【芝麻豆腐】 拉垮,质地不够绵密浓稠,芝麻香味全无,入口只能感受到苦;搭配的鸵鸟蕨菜更是无味,还老到塞牙,水煮蚕豆也很硬 【Yari ika 枪乌贼】 对乌贼的印象不深,但醋冻值得一提,细嫩的啫喱质感,酸度富有柔和的冲击力 【Ama ebi 甜虾】 绝了绝了!!!鲜甜鲜甜鲜甜,虾籽没啥存在感,但虾肉的软糯绝了 【Shima aji 縞鯵】 作为我最爱的鱼,只是刚过合格线而已,鱼生的温度不够低,但又很清爽,并且有点脆度在,所以很难评... 【荞麦面】 【Otoro 金枪鱼大腹】 软、鲜、油脂丰富、不腻 【Kohada 小鳍】 两片!咸、鲜、微酸、下酒,这不是完美了嘛 【Sakura ebi 樱花虾手卷】 上大分!!!满足!!!海苔脆,米饭温热,炸樱花虾松脆 【Bafun uni 马粪海胆】 不错不错,海胆鲜甜多汁;但海苔不够脆,有点韧劲 【Iwashi 沙丁鱼】 嫩、鲜、软滑 【Negi toro 葱腩】 金枪鱼腩肉质太烂,葱也没有体现出本身的风味 【Anago 星鳗】 肉质ok,但蒲烧汁对于我来说缺少一些甜度 【Tamago 玉子烧】 慕斯质地,甜 【味增汤】 【Tamago edge 玉子烧锅边边】 甜、脆,有意思 【甜品】 非常非常普通,导致今天的饭没有结尾

    Brittany I.

    Overall this omakase was a good experience, but being in LA, there is definitely a ton of competition. Super fresh fish with a modern and intimate ambiance as expected. Some highlights from the meal: + Chef Miki was super sweet and our waitress was also very on top of it! + The best sake recommendations + Unique non-sushi/sashimi dishes

    Tane M.

    Shunji might be the only restaurant I know of where the cost of your meal depends on which chef is slicing the fish. If you're looking for an incredible special occasion meal, the sushi counter is divided into two rooms with a handful of seats on each side: one where you can book an omakase with chef Shunji for $280, and another where chef Miko (Shunji's longtime co-chef) serves you for $250 a pop. For the most part, the 16-or-so pieces of nigiri are presented very simply ~ relying on the quality and freshness of the fish: there's lean marinated tuna that's been aged two weeks, warm black throat perch that's barely seared, and beautifully plump sweet uni from Santa Barbara. As to which chef you book, they're both excellent, so go with whoever is available first--reservations tend to fill out a week or so in advance.

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    Vy D.

    [1 Michelin Star ] 1/ Seasonal Bamboo and Sugar Pea in cherry stone clam soup The first dish of Shunj's Omakase. The soup is very sweet from clams and bamboo shoot. Also, the bamboo shoot still retains its crunchiness, giving a little sound when chewing it! Soup is not hot, but warm. A very nice touch to the tongue to start the dinner. I love the simple set up. I'm so ready for the upcoming dishes. 2/ Dreams Come True sake This is a great pick of sake in 1L size. Japanese name is Born Yume Wa Masayume. This sake has a cleanly cut finish, despite the richness. Very smooth and silky touch that pair greatly with the amazing dishes offered by chef Shunji Nakao. Finished the bottle! 1L for 2 people is a bit. But the sake is so good, really hard to stop! Rice-polishing ratio: 35% Brewery: Fukui 3/ Surinagashi (vegetable puree with spring cabbage and cauliflower) topped with fried Shirauo icefish This is a very interesting dish with the soft texture from the vegetable puree combined with the crunchiness of the fried icefish! It will make you want to have the next bite as soon as you finished! 4/ Noresore, baby sea eel, in dashi topped with yamaimo and shiso flower Noresore is a white and transparent eel that is about 2 inch long. They appear in very short season and available only during the first 2 weeks of March. Slowly they become a rarity, people travel to Japan for the experience of this eel. A jelly texture which is very interesting! A light dish! 5/ Renkon mochi, lotus roots and shrimp ball with clear dashi gravy Isn't this look like a piece of art? The dashi gravy is holding on top like the beautiful flower arrangement for the dish. The flavors are really enriched and go well together flower 6/ Sawara, king mackerel sashimi With the grilled skin, mackerel is in its firmest texture. So good! The most interesting twist of this dish is pairing the mackerel with salt and pepper, instead of soy sauce. And after all this, a touch of freshly made wasabi is just awesome. 7/ Assorted sashimi: bluefin toro, scallop, and black snapper How can an assorted sashimi dish be this cute! The pieces are smoothly cut and placed with radish and fresh wasabi. The colors of the dish and the sashimi cut are the same color tone, so aesthetic! 8/ Grilled black cod with sweet potato and broccolini The black cod is sweet and very tender. The simple flavor yet you can taste clearly the grilled and fresh taste in the fish. Simple dishes don't mean they're easy to make. 9/ Ichigoni: steamed abalone, uni sea urchin, wakame seaweed, and kabu First impression, this bowl broth is super sweet and warm, not hot. I love warm food. Then, the ingredients go so well together giving a little tender touch, a little crunchy, and super fresh. This is also the first time I eat steamed uni sea urchin since we usually eat it raw. The size of the uni sea urchi is big. Spectacular! SUSHI: 10/ Sayori, needle fish 11/ Ikura, salmon egg 12/ Nodoguro, black throughout sea pearch 13/ Ankimo, monkfish liver 14/ Hon Maguro, bluefin tuna 15/ Amaebi, sweet shrimp 16/ Aji, Spanish mackerel 17/ O-toro, bluefin otoro 18/ Tamago, egg Super fresh and spectacular is the word to describe. These pieces are made carefully by chef Shunji Nakao that is like eating pieces of arts. 19/ Miso soup Simple miso soup yet not simple in flavor since it's enriched with the sweetness of fish and shrimp. The green onions are cut small and uniformly, the level of delication. 20/ Itoyori dai, thredfin seabream 21/ Hotaru ika, firefly squid 22/ Bluefin toro hand roll 23/ Anago, sea ell After the raw fish sushi pieces, a little touch of sea eel with sauce and hand roll are necessary to keep the excitement going on. You can taste clearly the freshness of the ocean through these pieces. 24/ Ice cream, Asian pears topped with Shunji Sake jello I always love ice cream for dessert. The crunchiness of the Asian pear going well with the sour jello is the perfect end for this art show. 10 year anniversary for Shunji. Congratulations!

    Kelsey C.

    First you have to find it, but once you do, you'll want to find it over and over again. The dining is intimate, right at the sushi bar, and the omakase here features beautiful sushi but also seasonal vegetables expertly prepared for maximum flavor. Highlights include snappy fiddlehead ferns, bold brussels sprouts, white asparagus topped with caviar, and some beautiful sweet ramps with bonito. There's an onion soup that is literally the richest soup you'll ever taste, and a fried Oyster ball that captures the perfect balance between butter and brine. Nigiri includes cuts of snapper, tuna, a seasonal trout, etc. There is a Sea Perch that will blow your mind, and Shunji makes an Ankimo that will turn even the pickiest eater into a liver-lover. Abalone slices are a sea-steak, on a bed of uni rice. The liver sauce is understated yet bold and bitter, and it makes the subtle sweetness pop. Abalone, Anago, and Tamago for the finish. It's an amazing meal, but to say that does it no justice. What you get here is an entire journey in all these courses, and the chef is a master of everything. He even brews his own sake and it's the smoothest I've ever had. They only seat four at a time so there's some pressure to socialize, but Shunji is the kindest person there is, and we ended up next to absolutely lovely regulars. If you're ever lucky enough to snag a reservation, be prepared for one of the best meals you'll have all year!

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    Dominic B.

    Driving through the LA area, I really wanted to find a Michelin restaurant to grab dinner from. Being an omakase lover, the moment I saw this, I knew I had to to get it. Currently, Shunji is operating at a pop up location in West LA at 11901 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025. It's tucked away in a discreet little strip mall. They only have one food item on the menu, available for pickup, and that is the Premium Sushi Box. This box is a chef's premium selection of fish consisting of 15 pieces of omakase sushi and one cut roll. We picked up the box and it was HEFTY! The chef was very generous with the amount of fish and at $103, a steal in my opinion. For our selection, we were fortunate enough to receive multiple different cuts of toro and even our roll was stuffed with toro. In addition to the nigiri and roll, we also received a ramekin of roe on rice and a ramekin of hose made soy sauce, which was exceptional. The entire experience, even as a pickup, was incredibly worth it!

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    Chester C.

    I was thinking about a good Omakase and after they opened up outdoor dining, it was the first place i thought about trying. Especially after their takeout sushi boxes. Omakase meal did not disappoint, the outdoor dining space is underwhelming, but that's not why I was there. Hot dishes and sushi were on point. I couldn't be happier and thats not bc live been cooked up in the house. I've also gone to brothers sushi and tried their Omakase and if I have to choose this is by far way more delicious

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    Really terrific all around - service, food, ambiance etc. Highly recommended and we will certainly be back!

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    Do they have vegetarian items?

    girl its sushi... fish and rice..

    I passed by Shunji on 2/11/22; there was a wooden fence around the building. Is the building going to be torn down? It is the LAST SURVIVING BUILDING of the historic "Chili Bowl" chain!

    Shunji moved away from this location a while ago, it is now located in Santa Monica.

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    SUGARFISH | Santa Monica

    SUGARFISH | Santa Monica

    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$

    Sugarfish continues to be one of the most consistent dining experiences in Los Angeles. I always…read moreorder the "Trust Me," and it's flawless every time. It is beautifully paced, perfectly portioned, and thoughtfully prepared. The service is exceptional. They consistently bring everything out promptly, and they always remember the small details, like bringing me extra ginger without having to ask. It's efficient without ever feeling rushed. One of my favorite things to do is swap the crab hand roll for scallops, in my opinion, the scallops are the standout and absolutely worth the substitution. They're delicate, buttery, and perfectly balanced with the warm rice. Also, the sauce from the first tuna appetizer is so good that I intentionally save it to dip other pieces in throughout the meal. It elevates everything. Every visit feels seamless, delicious, and reliable. It's simple, high quality sushi done exceptionally well. I will always come here for sushi when I can and love it every time.

    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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    SUGARFISH | Santa Monica
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    Yama Sushi Marketplace - SK Roll (Salmon and Kimchi) | $7.49

    Yama Sushi Marketplace

    4.8(633 reviews)
    0.9 miSawtelle
    $$

    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

    Mikomi Sushi

    4.7(299 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$
    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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    Large Sashimi Combination

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    Tonkotsu Ramen

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    Sushi Enya Sawtelle

    Sushi Enya Sawtelle

    4.6(158 reviews)
    1.4 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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    Sushi Enya Sawtelle - Iwashi (sardine), so much flavor

    Iwashi (sardine), so much flavor

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    Best seat is at the bar!

    Shunji - japanese - Updated May 2026

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