My experience at Sonmari was great! The service was great, the food was delicious, and the vibes were chill. My friend and I tried a little bit of everything and my favorite was definitely the Hikari-don. The shrimp was so buttery, uni was perfectly creamy and not fishy at all, and the scallops were sooooo good. From the handrolls, my favorite had to be the gochujang unagi!!! Definitely one of my best eats the past month! read more

Sonmari - hikari-don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Tried a little bit of everything at Sonmari, and there were plenty of standouts. The yellowtail, seared salmon, tuna, and shrimp roll were all fantastic. Definitely save room for the soba noodles too! Loved the unique concept of keeping the nori crisp--it adds such a fun texture to everything. Great spot for trying something a little different! read more

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Sonmari might be my new favorite handroll spot. It's definitely a little fancier than most handroll restaurants, but I think that adds to the whole experience. I especially loved how aesthetic the food presentation was. Compared to other handroll places where everything is already tucked inside the seaweed, you can actually see all the ingredients here, which makes everything feel a little more elevated. Service was good as well. We had a reservation and were seated promptly when we arrived. Parking can be a little difficult, but they do have valet right outside the restaurant, which makes things a lot easier. Overall, really enjoyed the food, presentation, and atmosphere. Definitely one of my favorite handroll experiences so far. read more

Sonmari - Lunch special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for my birthday lunch with a few of my friends. Reservations were easy through open table. The only con is parking but that's to be expected in LA. We found a nearby lot for about $12(?) The restaurant itself is on the smaller side but provided lots of seating, a bar area, and I believe a small separate room for a private party. The space was clean and inviting and staff was friendly. After seeing this spot all over instagram and tiktok I would say it did not disappoint - everything we ordered was so yummy! I definitely would go back. read more

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I went for lunch and got the temaki mori lunch special which was $34 for 5 handrolls. All the handrolls were so good and the portions were beyond expectations. I love the unique concept of building your handroll and it was so much fun to do! We also got the crispy which was also really yummy. We went when it wasn't very busy and got our food pretty quickly! Parking is street parking. read more

Sonmari - temaki mori and crispy rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here for dinner last week and honestly I don't get the hype. The food was fine but nothing spectacular. I got the uni toast to start and while they did give a decent amount of uni, the price point still wasn't worth it. The egg yolk also overwhelmed the taste of the uni. It was also very buttery. Then for the sonmari, I got the yellowtail, scallop and seared salmon. The seared salmon was the best but the last bite had wayyyy too much chili oil that it was all I tasted. The scallop was okay but didn't have a lot of flavor. For the yellowtail, this was my least favorite. My friend got the gamjeon to start and we both expected a full pancake but it was the tiniest slice. Like the place was too stingy to even give an entire pancake. I've never seen it served per slice before. The only redeeming factor was that it had some caviar but again, for the price point, it was ridiculous. She also got the scallop sonmari, bossam and another one that I forgot. She didn't care for the bossam and the scallop was just ok for her as well. Overall wont be coming back. They also try to be all exclusive with an insane wait time but half the tables were empty and they were quoting a 2 hour wait time. Actually ridiculous. read more

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It's been a really rare experience to try a viral place that truly lives up to the hype and I feel like this place 100% does. Biggest tip is to get reservations because we waited 2 hours for a table on a Saturday afternoon. Absolutely loved everything we tried. We each had about 4 hand rolls and a couple dishes to share and it was the perfect amount. Everything was amazing, can't wait to try the entire hand roll menu. Highly highly recommend! read more

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I'm very skeptical when it comes to trendy places that receive a lot of hype on social media but my friends and I actually really enjoyed our meal here this past weekend. We were able to easily get a reservation about 2 weeks ahead for a Friday night dinner. The server told us they do lunch specials which are sets of their handrolls, but for dinner you need to order a la carte. I think based off this information, I would opt for lunch next time but almost everything we ordered was amazing. What we ordered: Small Plates: -Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: One of my favorite tuna crispy rices I've had. The rice was crispy even after sitting at the table for some time. Had a nice brush of soy glaze on exterior which gave it extra flavor. I love that their rice had some chew after the initial crunchy bite. It wasn't hard and dry like other spots. Generous amount of spicy tuna. Topped w/avo and a tiny sliver of jalapeno. Comes as 2 pieces per order but they are a bit larger than other spots so you could easily cut them in half for optimal sharing. -Hikari-Don: The star of the show. Delicious. I am considering coming back and just ordering one for myself as the meal. Has scallop, shrimp, tuna, uni, ikura, and small bits of yellow radish for texture. We noticed the nori served with this dish is a thinner sheet that's the seasoned kind with probably sesame/salt as opposed to the plain sheets served with the sonmari handrolls. We had to ask for more which was an annoying $2 charge because the sheets are also cut smaller than the handrolls so you can't fit much into one. This bowl alone also costs $65 so it is hefty but very INDULGENT. Hand Rolls (Sonmari): -Scallop: Supple, fresh. Yummy, would order this again. -Seared Salmon: My friends and I agreed this might have been our favorite handroll. It was simple but done well. Fatty salmon, was not over-torched. Nice char flavor. -C.U.T (Caviar, Uni, Tuna): Decadent. Thick cut of tuna. Shiso leaf is not my cup of tea so I had to remove it but still a real treat if you're will to splurge $25 on one handroll. Otherwise, I would say this is skippable if you're already getting other high-ticket items. -Saewoo-Jang: Soy-marinated shrimp. My friend and I both agreed we would not order this one again. The flavor was very one-noted. It really only had a pronounced kimchi flavor. The flesh was also on the tough side and difficult to get a clean bite (I had to yank on the shrimp). We wished the shrimp was as soft and plush as the ones in the hikari-don. We don't recommend this one. Cocktail: -Citrus Splash: Sweet but not overwhelming. Good acidity and fragrant rosemary. Would order this again. Portion size: I think if you eat an average/small amount and were planning to get the Hikari-don to share, I would start with 2 handrolls and share a small plate before splitting the hikari-don with 1-2 other people. I ate 4 handrolls and 1 spicy tuna crispy rice before eating a large chunk of the hikari-don and was pretty full by the end so do keep that in mind; the handrolls can be filling from all the rice and plump size. The restaurant and parking: The restaurant has nice ambiance with a main medium-sized room and bar seating, and a separate room closer to the entrance where reserved seating is. Service was attentive and prompt. They provide a wet nap at the beginning before you eat. The prices are on the higher end but I would go here for a special occasion. The restaurant faces Sunset and I believe they offer valet in the front but I easily found free street parking on a Friday night next to the elementary school on the right turn before you approach the restaurant. Overall: A delicious dinner! Would come back for a nice occasion read more

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Apparently Sonmari is a favorite among LAers, and after eating here I completely understand why. It's so freaking good, and their lunch special in particular is SO worth it -- I don't think you can find this kind of quality at this price anywhere else. The clam chowder looked pretty unassuming when it came out, but it was so good that my entire friend group ended up passing the bowl around in a circle so everyone could take turns trying it. That should tell you everything. The don was also excellent. One of our friends highly recommended the uni toast, and I personally would have ordered ten of them because I love uni -- but I'll be honest that a lot of my friends didn't think it was worth it, so it really depends on how you feel about uni. The handrolls were so good, and I had some of the best tuna of my entire life here. Scallops are something I usually don't love eating raw, but they do them so, so well here that I completely changed my mind. Everything was very filling, service was great, and the price is honestly unbeatable. In my opinion this is one of the best restaurants at this price point, and I would come back in a heartbeat. 11/10. read more

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Food: 5/5 such a good spot for drinks and food. Every dish was fresh and perfectly seasoned. Every sonmari was so good, I literally tried as much as I could eat! Service: 5/5 Staff was great, attentive and fast. Ambiance: 4/5 Great atmosphere, parking a little challenging but worth coming! read more

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Just returned from Hokkaido where we had our lovely fill of delicious seafood. While we knew nothing could compare, we were hoping Sonmari would meet our expectations at least at they sure did! No easy feat. We tried 3 Sonmaris - the Chili Yellowtail, Snow Crab and CUT, plus the Uni Toast with the Hikari Don and Perilla Soba Noodle to round out the meal. Loved the yuzu on the yellowtail that didn't overpower the fish, the snow crab was so deliciously sweet and crabby though just a touch to mayo-y for us and the CUT was delicious because the uni was delicious. We were bombed with such sweet and smooth uni at every turn during this meal and we loved it. The uni toast was yummy on crisp bread and while I love egg yolks, this could have been a tad too rich but the crème fraise mellow-ed the toast out but you do lose a little of the pow of uni flavor because of that. The hikari don was the star of the meal and we were so happy even though we were spoiled recently with eating kaisendon often for breakfast during our trip. Shrimp were super sweet, rice was on point - chefs kiss, scallops were sadly a little forgettable but the tuna and uni just sealed the deal. What a fun, handheld meal! We didn't need the soba noodle but I'm a sucker for the perilla flavor. My husband liked this more than the one at Hojokban, probably because it was a little more saucy and bright with ponzu flavor but I liked Hojokban more because I like the simple perilla oil flavor. Service was great, nice ambiance even at the sushi counter where there were plenty of lamps so we could see our food. Would definitely return! And try a different beer on draft with the meal because the heiwa was good, but was actually flat. read more

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I have to say that the dishes and cocktails were delicious. Brilliant dishes. Plenty of options to choose from. I opted for the miso clam chowder which was a lighter version and consistency than your usual clam chowder but it packed plenty of umami. Just the right amount of clams, and it was equally as beautiful. I added a small bowl of rice to soak up the rest of the soup. I also had the spicy yellow handroll. Again good portion of seafood. Flavor wise it wasn't fishy and the serrano had a slight kick but not overbearing. The staff was attentive and polite. We didn't have to wait to long to be helped and when we ordered more they were on top of it. I would definitely come here again read more

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Great ambiance and amazing food! Contemporary and minimalistic interior. Perfect setting for a date night! I came in on a weekday evening and there was no wait! I tried the Salmon, Scallop, and Blue Crab Sonmari. All of them had a wonderful blend of flavors and the ratio of toppings to rice was perfect! The salmon stood out to me the most! It tasted really fresh and was slightly cold, which really emphasized the flavors. I love how the seaweed comes separately so that it doesn't get soggy from the fish and rice. You simply slide the hand roll off the wooden paddle onto the seaweed when you are ready to eat! Our server was great! Always checked on us and food came quick! Street parking is available, but can be hard to find. Overall, really enjoyed the vibes and the food! read more

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Presentation and ambience were top notch! Everything was beautifully presented, and the portions were generous, especially with the fish. The rice to fish ratio was absolute delicious. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. Truly a feast for both the eyes and the tummy! Highly recommend: * Uni toast * Seared salmon hand roll * Wagyu donabe (2-4 person portion) * Hikaru Don Bonus: Plenty of free street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, which is always a win! Would definitely be back! read more

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The hype for this place is real, this is now my favorite hand roll spot in LA. Everything we ate was 10/10 and I will be definitely back to try more menu items. My favorite by far was the uni toast, I was in bliss eating that. The service was good but not blow you away elevated to bring this out of casual to a higher tier restaurant when you're paying a higher tier price. This is actually a 4.5 stars for me if I could do half stars. Service/Ambiance: We made a 7 PM reservation for Thursday night. Parking is street parking, which we didn't have an issue with parking by the church/school down the neighborhood street. The interior is dark and vibey, when they sat us down they turned on the lamp on our table. Our table was a small two person table so at times it was packed with all of our dishes. They have the hand wipe that looks like a little tablet that they add water to. Though we put we were celebrating on our reservation, they didn't do anything special for it or even acknowledged it which was a bit of a bummer but I guess it's just a default field on the reservation app. Just know they won't make your night special for it. Drinks: Their drinks menu has a lot of sake options but we opted for the yuzu soju cocktail (it was so refreshing and delightful - reminded us of a calamansi juice) and the seasonal golden ale from Japan (was refreshing). I saw they had non alcoholic Suntory but I wish they had their regular beer. Small Bites: The waiter advised for two people to order 2 small bites for the table and three handrolls each. We did three small bites, three handrolls each, and a dessert. We left stuffed! For our small bites, we ordered the crispy rice, half a dozen oysters, and their most popular uni toast. The ratio on the crispy rice was perfect and I loved how there was a sliver of avocado too. It was fried perfectly and still had the white rice inside. This dish was pretty sticky and got stuck to my teeth so might not be a great option if you're on a date but it came off after chewing for a while. The oysters were fresh and standard. The uni toast though, absolutely delicious. The taste was phenomenal with all the individual components making a symphony of taste. The uni was fresh too, my girlfriend does not like uni unless it's very fresh and she enjoyed the uni toast. A must try! Handrolls: Now for the handrolls, everything blew me away. The standouts for me were (in order of my favorite to least) the salmon, seared salmon, blue crab, and the bossam! Almost everything we ordered except the scallop. Don't get me wrong though, the scallop was good it just wasn't especially tasty like the others. It came aesthetic and I loved being able to decide which ones to eat first/taking my time without having to worry about the seaweed soggy-ing up. All the fish was fresh and seasoned perfectly. The chili yellowtail wasn't too spicy. The bossam was such a unique blend of flavors and the mackerel didn't taste really fishy. Dessert: We finished the meal off with the matcha basque cake and it was a 10/10 too. The matcha wasn't overpowering and the texture was done perfectly. read more

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Taste: 4 Creativity/Authenticity: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 4 Was able to snag a reservation for this place cause I've heard good things. To start not a lot of parking in the area so be prepared to walk but the area is silver lake so hipsters and homeless. So this is a Korean Japanese fusion restaurant very interesting. Came here with a group so we got the spread, all the top handrolls and the favorites. Starting with the uni toast, great texture and interesting combinations but the uni didn't hit, next the Hikari don, amazing can't get any better! Now to the handrolls, banh mi, cut, chili yellowtail, blue crab and wagyu all were amazing but the cut and banh mi take the top. Service here is fast and the staff is very friendly. Overall great spot and when I'm In the area will def try to get a spot. read more

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Went here on a Friday afternoon at 2:30 pm. You can reserve a spot to guarantee seating, but it's not necessary. Just be prepared to wait if you dont have a reservation. We ordered the Hikari-Don and Sonmari set. Both were large portions. We've gone to a couple other handroll/sushi restaurants but those were smaller portions and of lower quality, so this was happily better than expected. There are 2 gender neutral bathrooms. Service is pretty slow, about 20 minutes before we got our first meal. Waiters are friendly. Quite pricey but very good quality. Parking can be difficult because its going to be on the street somewhere. Would recommend, but only on special occasions because its pretty expensive in my opinion. read more

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We were in town for a concert and usually HATED driving to LA. If we were going to eat somewhere, we had to make it count. We stumbled upon Sonmari on TikTok and were not disappointed at all. The handrolls were a new concept in my opinion. I liked the taco holders they came in. I was inspired to make some of these ceramics on my own. Each ceramic had their own little design that were super cute. Service was quick and the sushi chefs were attentive. Food was amazing. I loved the uni toast. I wasn't expecting there to be the most perfect grilled cheese underneath the uni. Now I'm destined to make the perfect grilled cheese now. read more

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Our experience at Sonmari was amazing. We ordered the Hikari Don, Salmon Donabe, and Yellowtail, Banh Mi, and Unagi Sonmaris. Each item was brought out quickly and presented beautifully. We were very pleased with every item we ordered, with each Sonmari offering a unique flavor and the Salmon Donabe being a very home-y feeling dish. However the star of our dinner was the Hikari Don, which was our absolute favorite item and one of the best kaisendon bowls I've ever had. Each component of the bowl complimented eachother well and tasted so fresh, even down to the individual pieces of ikura used (which surprised me, as it usually tastes like nothing when used at other restaurants- but not here!) I am also happy to say that the service at Sonmari was excellent. The hostess was able to modify our reservation last minute which I greatly appreciated, and the waitstaff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout our dinner. I will definitely come again to try their other menu items and of course have another Hikari Don bowl! Note: street parking only, but they do offer a valet parking service if you don't want to deal with the hassle of going around the block. read more

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Stopped by with some friends as a party of 3 on a Monday afternoon for lunch, we heard about this place and we were excited to try it! The place is small but very nice inside. We got seated within 5-10 minutes and got our orders taken fairly quickly. We waited around 15-20 minutes for our hand rolls, but they were well worth the wait! We each got the Temaki Mori lunch special which is a great deal especially with the portions. My favorite was the yellowtail hand roll, but all of them were delicious. At times it did kind of feel like we were getting rushed, even though it wasn't too busy, since they cleared our plates immediately as we finished the rolls. Other than that, the service was great. Overall, it was a great meal and would definitely recommend to anyone. Can't wait to come back soon. read more

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This is an easy 5/5 stars! We got the temaki mori lunch special. Every bite was perfection. The fish quality is so good. The portions are small, so you will still be hungry after. Parking is hard to find. Ambiance is nice. Would recommend making a reservation just in case. read more

Sonmari - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you love innovative Korean-inspired dishes, elevated flavors, and extremely high-quality fish, you need to add Sonmari to your list. This Korean handroll bar brings a creative twist to sushi while still letting the quality of each ingredient shine. My friend and I came for their lunch special, which includes a flight of handrolls, and I was honestly shocked by how generous the portions were. Each handroll was packed with an insane amount of fish, with a great mix of flavors like yellowtail and spicy tuna. The seaweed was fresh and crisp, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The balance of every bite was so well done. Don't sleep on the miso clam chowder either. It is an absolute must and such a unique dish that perfectly showcases their elevated approach to Korean-inspired flavors. The best part? They have an indoor-style patio where I was able to dine with my dog, making it such a fun and relaxed spot. Whether you're coming for creative cocktails, mocktails, small bites, or a full sushi meal, Sonmari is a place that will impress. Two people getting the lunch special and splitting an appetizer came out to around $105, which felt worth it for the quality, experience, and amount of food we received. Definitely a spot to check out if you're looking for a unique sushi experience with elevated Korean flavors. read more

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Was finally able to try Somari after hearing about it so much. Was able to grab a reservation- highly recommend because sometimes the wait can be long. The menu is super simple, you have your sashimi, small plates, and your hand-rolls. The quality of the fish was outstanding, and you could really taste how fresh everything was. The Hikari Don was easily the star of the meal. Every bite was packed with fresh, high-quality seafood, and the balance of flavors was spot on. It was one of those dishes that leaves you wanting to come back just to order it again. We also tried several hand rolls, and they were equally impressive. Although the hand roll I was looking forward to the most didn't live up quite to expectations- the eel. I'd skip this one. I felt the gochujang just overpowered the flavor. But that's just me. What really stood out was the value. Considering the freshness and quality of the food, the prices were more than reasonable. If you're looking for excellent sushi without paying an outrageous premium, Somari is definitely worth a visit. read more

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On a Saturday afternoon, it was easy to find parking on the right residential street of the restaurant, and my friend and I were able to walk in. Upon entering we weren't greeted or acknowledged and had to wait awhile. Besides that, afterwards our server was friendly and attentive. Serrano Hamachi - 5/5: The fish was fresh and the yuzu ponzu brought such a tangy umami pairing. Sonmari Set - 4/5: Their temaki sushi was what brought me to dine in with their innovative way of being able to wrap the sushi yourself to keep the seaweed crispy. Everything was good but I especially enjoyed the last 2 fancier rolls on the left. Their wasn't anything too standout with the other 3. This set did come with miso soup but its pretty pricey at $39. read more

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We had reservations, but our table wasn't quite ready, so we waited about five minutes before being seated. We ended up sitting outside, which was a bit hot and noisy. We ordered the crispy rice, Hikari Don, soba, and a few hand rolls. Everything was good, but our favorite was the banh mi hand roll. read more

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I will be dreaming of their Hikari Don. It is well worth the $65 price tag attached if you love fresh seafood. Only had uni a couple times before and I'd never guess I'd find some of the freshest in Silverlake. Service is superb and everyone is extremely helpful and friendly. I can see it being crowded when full house, but it was nice and spacious with no wait on a friday at 3pm. read more

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Great atmosphere and even better food. Sushi was very fresh, great presentation. Some of the best crispy rice w spicy tuna. Hand rolls were especially interesting and delicious as you get to roll them yourself. House special noodles are a must have! Friendly service and most importantly valet, because no one wants to look for parking in Silver Lake. read more

Sonmari - Sushi and house special noodles! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is definitely not your traditional Japanese restaurant. The portions are surprisingly generous, making each dish great for sharing. The presentation is beautiful, and the ingredients taste fresh. I especially enjoyed the specialty sushi and seafood dishes. While the flavors were good overall, I'd rate the food around 8/10--creative and satisfying, though a few dishes leaned a bit heavy on the sauces, which covered some of the natural seafood flavor. What really stood out was the service. Every staff member was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming throughout the meal. Overall, a great place if you're looking for modern Japanese cuisine with large portions and excellent hospitality. I'd happily come back to try more items on the menu. read more

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(3.5/5) Popped in for lunch at the highly reviewed and hyped Sonmari. My friend and I gambled on lunch opening on Sunday with no reservation, and we were extremely lucky to sit down as the restaurant was packed upon arrival. While service and food presentation were great, some elements definitely fell short. We started with the uni toast and clam chowder. The toast was delicious, especially with the yolk between the pieces of bread. However, it was pricey ($32), and not good enough in our opinion to order again. The clam chowder was packed with clams and tasted aromatic and flavourful; I would recommend this to all seafood lovers. When the hand rolls arrived, I enjoyed the presentation and uniqueness of the little trays that you pull out of the seaweed. The blue crab was amazingly fresh and had a good portion. Unfortunately, everything that came afterwards was less amazing. The remaining handrolls (salmon, scallop, spicy tuna) were standard and nothing too memorable. For the seared salmon and chilli yellowtail, we felt that the sauce pairing was mediocre and a bit too acidic for our liking. For context, we are two Canadians from Vancouver where some of the best fish on rice exists (outside of Japan). Take this review with a grain of salt. In addition, I observed something that left me wondering if the staff need further training. As one of the handroll sets came out, one of the pieces tumbled onto the table where the orders were kept. One of the staff quickly picked it up, looked around, and popped it back on the plate before serving it to the customers at the sushi bar. This is highly unprofessional behaviour, especially since it occurred on the floor where guests are everywhere. I rounded the review up to a 4 as we did enjoy the refreshing concept and the kitchen staff were definitely working hard, plating beautiful food. We also discussed that we would be willing to make a reservation next time just to try the dinner menu, as the other appetizers on the menu sounded worth a try. read more

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No complaints here! My party thoroughly enjoyed the food and was filled after the sonmari set and hikari don. We made a reservation for a Tuesday at opening and even though it wasn't busy, all the tables were full. I'm not sure if there are more tables on the side but as far as the main part of the restaurant, there are only a few tables. read more

My friend and I came here at 2 PM on a Sunday and this was the earliest reservation for lunch they had the day of. The inside of the restaurant has a modern and cozy interior that has the vibe of an izakaya/upscale sushi bar. For food we ordered the clam chowder, the Sonmari lunch set, and the shrimp Sonmari and bossam Sonmari. The food itself is very interesting and flavorful. The clam chowder has a light yet impactful flavor to the broth. For each of the Sonmari rolls, each one was unique in its own way with my favorite being the bossam. Overall, Sonmari has the elements of an upscale and cozy Japanese eatery, although I must say the portions and items are a bit overpriced. read more

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Parking is ehhh Service 5/5 We made reservations for 2 for 3:30. We got there early around 2:30 and they sat us which was amazing. I would come back for several items * the red snapper & yellow tail nigiri * The A5 Wagyu * the crispy rice (I like the portion size) * maguro monaka * tuna taku My partner liked * the seared salmon * chili yellow tail. The place is cute very traditional. I recommend it you're in the area. Definitely worth the stop. read more

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Genuinely one of the best restaurants in LA. located on sunset means street parking but that's all of LA so you can't mind a short walk. I would definitely recommend getting a reservation but a walk in would be fine at the right time. Their uni toast was genuinely life changing. The hikari-don was beautifully done and delicious. Oysters were done differently from how I like them so I would skip. Red snapper carpaccio was also amazing as well as the chowder. The actual sonmari was whatever to me. It didn't really standout but I will be back to try again. read more

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had an la day with my boyfriend before a concert and saw this place all over social media and finally got to try it. getting a reservation was pretty easy and the establishment is more casual but can be a more intimate date night spot with the nice decor inside. all the staff were very friendly and welcoming and honestly the food was the best part. hands down, these were the best hand rolls i've had in my life so far! the salmon donabe, in my opinion, was just okay. still great ingredients in the dish but the dish does take 30 minutes to prepare and honestly, their raw options are so much better. the fish quality here really is top notch and you can just taste and feel it when you take a bite. they don't skimp out on the portions either, you're getting thick cut slices of raw fish and i love their method of keeping the nori crispy by having you assemble your hand rolls yourself but they make it very easy with their wooden sticks. even the small bite we had of the squash blossoms were delicious! we actually used the sauce that it came in for our hand rolls and it was a delicious pairing. if this restaurant was closer to me, i'd come here for lunch all the time! read more

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We had a 7pm reservation for two on a Saturday and booked about two weeks ahead. We sat at the sushi bar and ordered four hand rolls and Hikari-don. The seared salmon was our favorite, super buttery and flavorful. The bánh mì hand roll was also really good and unique without feeling gimmicky. The other highlight was the Hikari-don which is bowl of warm seasoned sushi rice topped with toro, tuna taku, Hokkaido scallop, amaebi, ikura, and uni. The portion was much bigger than I expected! everything tasted really fresh and it was probably the best value of the meal. We ordered extra nori with it and would definitely do that again. Pro tip: If you're splitting hand rolls, ask for the sharing knife so you can cut them cleanly in half. Each roll only comes with one sheet of nori, and extra nori costs extra. read more

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This is probably my favorite sushi place in Silver Lake so far! Honestly no critique :) if I had one or two, our server could be a little more attentive, and the sushi rice could be less vinegary. It's such a nice and cute place to dine whether it's during the day or at night, and their seafood is exquisite. Their Hikari-don is to die for! A must order if you like Chirashi-don. Every bite is perfection. Their hand rolls are fun and super crisp! I also love they have Japanese draft beer as well. read more

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This place is so worth the hype! Everything we had was absolutely delicious and left us wanting more. The portion sizes of the shareable plates is good to share with ~2 people, if you have a larger group I recommend ordering multiple of some of the smaller dishes and getting some handrolls as well. My favorites were the chirashi bowl, the miso clam chowder, and the banh mi handroll! I ordered 3 of the handrolls - Sonmari has some very imaginative and unique flavors for these so don't be afraid to try some of their special rolls! Servers were very attentive and helpful when asking about the menu and portion sizes. I will definitely be coming back to try some more of the dishes and recommending this place to others too! read more

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New Korean handroll spot that opened in Silverlake/Echo Park. Menu is big and has many different options so definitely something for everyone. Overall, it's worth trying but I wouldn't say it's anything amazing. read more

Sonmari - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Where do I even begin.. sonmari is one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in a while. The fish was so fresh and good quality and everything we ordered was delicious. I ordered the spicy tuna crispy rice which came with 4 good sized pieces. I also got the uni toast which I think it only a limited time menu item but I wish it was permanent. I haven't stopped thinking about the uni toast all week- it was so smooth and a generous serving of uni. Also got the hikari-don which was pretty good size I feel like u could split with 2 people. It has tuna, ikura , uni and sweet shrimp So so good. I can't wait to come back read more

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Everything was absolutely delicious here. Only thing about silver lake is the challenging parking but highly recommend this spot. Super fresh fish and fun to eat hand rolls! I love the unagi, seared salmon, and blue crab. Must come back to try their other items on the menu! read more

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