I have been a regular visitor here since its opening and can confidently say it offers some of the best sushi in the United States. The chef, Gen, not only impresses with his sushi-making skills but also with the ambiance he creates and his focus on healthy ingredients, among other commendable aspects. It's a bit of a hidden gem, which means there's a loyal clientele and a wonderful overall atmosphere. Reservations are essential. Make sure to book in advance and come hungry. That's part of the etiquette of enjoying top-notch dining. read more

Sushi Chitose - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I took my grown children as a treat to eat here. The service from start to finish was fantastic. The coursing was perfect - nice and relaxed. The server, who took care of the whole restaurant, was cheerful, efficient and explained every course. The food was OUTSTANDING!!! I have eaten in Japan and I would say the freshness of the fish was on equal par. The presentation was beautiful. We ordered the 10 piece assortment which included salad, miso soup with shrimp and ten delicious pieces of sushi (hand roll )included. We ended this spectacular meal with an assortment of Mo This is a gem of a place!! read more

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Omakase sushi, very fresh and tasty ( ＾＾) The only bad thing is that it takes forever to get the food if not seated on the sushi bar. read more

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Love this place! Made reservations one day before with no problem. Quality fish for $75 omakase. I believe it was 15 or 16 courses but it was so good I ordered more. Will definitely be back again! read more

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Ambiance: traditional Japanese restaurant, standard sushi bar seating and chairs and tables, cozy and comfortable dining vibes Service: reservation only, the waitresses here were super friendly and attentive, refilled water adequately and patient with questions and particular requests for food Food: they have regular and special menu, you could find variety choices for your need, the only thing I think they could have done better is the sushi rice was a bit too hard and loose, also it would be nice if that they could use the real fresh waste instead of using the paste Squid Salad - **** cucumber, seaweed, baby squid, flavorful taste, recommend Zuke Blue Fin Tuna - *** average Chu Toro Blue Fin - **** fatty tuna, recommend King Salmon - *** average Inada Young Yellowtail - *** average Buri Wild Japanese Yellowtail - *** average Kanpachi Belly - *** average Suzuki Japanese Sea Bass - **** fresh taste, recommend Katsuo Japanese Skip Jack - **** seared and bold taste, recommend Hotate Scallop - **** fresh and soft, recommend Ikura Salmon Egg - **** tasty, recommend Sweet Shrimp - ***** soft and sweet, highly recommend Uni - ***** fresh and creamy, highly recommend Unagi - *** average taste Tamago - *** light and sweet taste Blue Crab Hand Roll - *** average taste Tempura Shrimp - *** crunchy deep fried shrimp head Miso Soup - *** rich in flavors Black Sesame Ice Cream - *** refreshing taste Price: very fresh ingredients and prices are affordable for la carte menu and reasonable for omakase ($50 standard & $65 premium), approximately $85 per person for a very enjoyable meal read more

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Deliciously memorable omakase experience last weekend. Every single piece was fresh and tasty. The time between servings was perfect, and sitting at the sushi bar made the dinner more personal and interesting. You absolutely cannot beat the price of $75 per person--it is a steal! At that price it doesn't have to be a special occasion-only kind of meal. We will be back soon! read more

If you have never tried Omakase for the same reasons as I hadn't, this is the place to go. It was my first time having Omakase because most places don't allow any alterations. I can't eat crab or scallops, but they provided alternatives for me. The selection was super! I loved the snapper with yuzu and the toro. The service was excellent. I'm not a fan of wasabi, and they made adjustments for me as well. read more

Cannot believe I found this hidden gem. Probably the most affordable omakase I've been too in the LA county area (ONLY $65/person). There are a total of 17 dishes, including a miso soup and dessert. Authentic Japanese omakase with high quality fish. Each piece of fish was so tender and fresh. At first the sushi May look a little small, but this is usually the correct size for Japanese omakase nigiris. Depending on when you go, service may be a little slow, as there is only one sushi chef, but it is totally worth it. My favorite was the amaebi and maguro, I couldn't help but order another round of each at the end of the meal. read more

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Wonderful little spot. Reservation only. Went here for an authentic experience and the Omakase is the way to go. Service was great, meal was fantastic, and incredibly affordable. Looking forward to celebrating for all occasions here in the future! read more

Sushi Chitose - Omakase - otoro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This is it, this is the sushi spot you want to go tonight (with reservations). I always look for new sushi places from mom and pop shops to michelin stars in search of the best quality to price ratio and my longtime benchmark has always been hama sushi in little tokyo. But finally there is another place that compares and may be even better. First off, $75 for an 18 piece omakase! Plus black sesame ice cream dessert. What? And it included toro, uni, and sweet shrimp. An amazing deal. Yes the pieces are a little smaller than your average, but I do eat more than the average person and I can see how some people would like it if they are going eat all 18 pieces. Second, the rice is one of the best sushi rice I've ever had. It was warm, supple, seasoned just right, and had just the perfect amount of chew to it like a fresh handmade noodle or pasta. I wanted to just keep chewing on each kernel. Third, the fish were all delicious, tender, and well presented. Neat, clean, and held its form. I've had too many bitter uni or otoro with a stringy unpleasant chew to it, but not here. Lastly, there were small things like good ginger and wasabi, seasoned soy sauce, quick service, a reservation system, and attention to detail. This place is a legit, no frill, sushi place that is going to be my new favorite place. read more

Decent, unassuming spot for an 10-12 course omakase. We ordered the $65 premium omakase and paired it with a bottle of premium sake. Pros: - The quality of fish was great - Our server was accommodating as we had accidentally arrived an hour before our reservation, but was able to be seated anyway - Service was attentive Cons: - For the price, I would have hoped for at least two pieces per course rather than the single and then waiting a couple minutes for the next single - Speed was a little slower than expected, however there was only one chef tending to a dozen customers Is it a must try spot? I would say it's good if you're local, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Definitely good people and food though. read more

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I really like this place. I think it's a good value the Omakasa for the money. The service was really nice. The ambience is really nice overall a good find. read more

I wanted to celebrate my birthday with a great sushi dinner this year so I chose this place. I read its reservations only, was surprised by this but when we sat down, I realized it's because this place is small. We ordered a seaweed salad to start, got a large bottle of Sapporo beer. Reiko was our server, she was very nice, but she gets her steps in because she serves and also hostesses the front. We sat at the sushi bar and it's required you have to have omakase-at least they say that unless you're a regular. A couple sat next to us, ordered a lot of sushi but didn't need to get omakase. We went through the whole omakase and enjoyed almost every piece. I think one piece I thought was ok but the rest were very good to great, that's a great batting average. We saw there was local (Santa Barbara) and Japanese uni, we tried them side by side, trying the Japanese uni for the 1st time and we were blown away how much more we liked the uni from Japan. We wanted more snapper but were told no more, (only for omakase). I didn't get the name of our sushi chef but he was very stoic with us. We noticed an extreme difference in his demeanor to the "regulars" than us being first time diners. (I'm self employed, we treat people the same, if they're 1st timers or regulars, trying to always be personable and friendly to everyone) Maybe we will be back and attain "regulars" status, be able to order what we want at the sushi bar, maybe not. The omakase here is a great value, super quality. If you're looking for high quality sushi/omakase, check this place out and make reservations ahead of time read more

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We ordered their omakase to go and they still have their high quality fish in take out boxes. I miss sitting down for sushi and the whole experience. I hope we can go again soon but in the meantime, their take out sushi is a great option! read more

Great service, the omakase is a good value. Sushi pieces were a little smaller than normal, but given the price, quality and quantity, it's still a great deal. The restaurant has its own parking lot in front. I would go back again. read more

Have only been once but am already planning on going back! Omakase is delicious and a great deal.

Went to Sushi Chitose tonight and I really enjoyed the experience. The sushi pieces were prepared really well. The service was good and our server was very friendly and attentive to us. The Omakase is $75 for 12 pieces and the menu has a good variety of other pieces to choose from, I discovered this restaurant through the eater LA list of favorite Japanese restaurants in the Southbay and I was not disappointed. One thing you should note is that this restaurant does not take any walk-ins it's all reservation-based and you need to call ahead to reserve a spot. read more

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Just unbelievable. This is the best meal I have had in a long time. My husband and I are already planning our next visit! Every single piece served as part of the Omakase was heavenly. Fresh tender fish that melts in your mouth. Wasabi that is not spicy but just adds a little clarity to the bite. Perfectly seasoned rice. The sushi chef is a master at his craft, and it really makes the experience to watch him work so try to get a seat at the bar! We didn't leave feeling very full though and I regretted not ordering an extra hand roll or something a la carte. Service is fast and efficient. It's reservation only and they are pretty difficult to get a hold of on the phone. While it was a little frustrating leading up to our visit, once we got there we totally understand why. There is only one server, who is also the hostess and answers the phone. She is busy and running around the entire night. If you are looking for high quality sushi, visit Sushi Chitose! read more

Great omakase at the bar. One of the cheapest we have experienced but the quality is very good. Nice easy one bite size. Far for us to come from the Westside but we still make the journey. Small lot but street parking available. Need to make reservations. read more

2 Stars for the ambiance. Maybe just good for drinks. Their menu is very limited and expensive for the quality and taste of their food. I hope they improve that area coz it's a waste of really good space. read more

It's an amazing OMakase price at $75/person! That's enough reason to go. The fish quality is great and offers most favorites. Love the ama ebi and the scallop is fresh. Pieces are smaller than most sushi place. If you are very hungry, you will need to order more than OMakase offer which is what we did. Small place and need to make reservation. We would go back for casual sushi cravings. read more

Mm yummy! The nigiri size was a bit small for my liking but the fish was very fresh. Mouiiya

Having just come back from Tokyo, I asked myself how good could this place be. Tucked away next to a cigar shop. Off PCH in Redondo Beach on a busy junction. At $75 for omakase. It was excellent!!!! The rice was perfectly seasoned. I'd like to go back there again and again. Service was unobtrusive and helpful read more

Good food, good service. Not as amazing as I thought it was based on reviews but worth a try. Honestly I'd rather have Sugarfish

I heart Sushi Chitose, so much. In fact, it's one of those places I had to think about whether to write a review because part of its charm is that the masses upon masses of people have yet to discover and swarm it. I believe it's mostly locals who dine here, but I may be wrong. With advance reservations, they offer outdoor dining of which they strictly adhere to 8-feet apart from other tables and masks are enforced during placing orders, using the restroom, waiting to be seated, etc. The food is delectable! We started off with agadashi tofu, a beer, and hot sake and opted for the premium omakase. I appreciate that they ask if there's anything we do not eat or prefer. We swapped out the roe and (I) the scallops. Thought in the future I will not, as the hubs said that was really good, almost like a pudding! I enjoyed every piece, my faves being the yellowtail, tuna, and really, everything. Enjoyable, relaxing, and beyond friendly service. I already want to go back.. read more

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I don't like driving far distances for food unless the place is a destination, and Sushi Chitose is truly a destination for three reasons: (1) you feel transported to an old school sushi restaurant in Japan as soon as you enter, it just has that vibe; (2) they have the best omakase deal I've seen in LA and not just for the price; (3) their sushi is exceptional and not just for the price, I'd pay double if they asked. Great service too. read more

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Family owned authentic Japanese omakase. Reasonable at $75 PP. Sit at impressive wooden bar.

Came here for my sister's birthday. She lives in Redondo Beach and claimed that this place has the best sushi in town! It's a small sushi restaurant located off of PCH. When I say small, I mean SMALL. There's a sushi bar and a few dining tables and a few parking stalls outside of their restaurant, and that's about it. Definitely make reservations if you plan to go. I called ahead of time and the lady barely spoke English, but understood that I wanted to make reservations. Then she said "omakase"? That means chef's special. I told her I didn't know yet. We were among the first to arrive on a weekend night and were able to get a parking space. I can see how the parking lot would fill up quickly though, so you may want to arrive a little early in case you have to find street parking. Now on to the food. YES, we ended up getting the premium omakase, which is $60 pp. Basically this means that the chef will send out a variety of sushi and other items in small courses. You don't know what kind of sushi you're going to get, and you don't ask. Just sit back and enjoy. I believe we received about 14 different types of sushi, plus tamago (sweet egg) and shrimp head and dessert. The sushi is fresh, but not melt in your mouth fresh. It's definitely worth the price, though! And yes, it probably is the best sushi in that town. read more

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Second time coming, the omakase and sushi chef were great. Best most melt in your melt price of unagi I've ever had. Great diverse selection of fish throughout the experience for a fair price read more

Sushi Chitose - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This place is a total vibe. The service was on point with our awesome and attentive server. Now for the Omakase, for $75 you will be hard pressed to find a place to offer you with what we were served. Fish quality exceptional, and the portions just right. Who needs to drive to Dtla when you have sleeping gems like this in the South Bay. Will be back for more! read more

Wow! This by far is the best sushi I've ever had! From the experience, down to the customer service, sushi Chitose has it locked down! I was craving sushi and my sister and her fiancé took me to this little mom and pop shop located next to a liquor store. Looks are definitely deceiving. Once you're inside, you're greeted with a warm welcome. Choose to sit at the bar and order the premium omakase experience for $60. Trust me. I'm Yelp Elite!! :) You won't regret it. Omakase means "Trust the chef." You're literally having the chef hand craft quality nigiri and tastings through your dinner service. Oyster salad Hamachi King salmon Snapper Blue fin tuna Yellow tail Toro! (Fatty tuna) Albacore tuna Magochi (premium white fish) Sweet shrimp Japanese scallop Shrimp head Uni Salmon caviar Blue crab hand roll Bbq eel Steamed egg Black sesame Ice cream Mackerel read more

We ordered the Omakase. Fish was super fresh and flavors were subtle with enough seasoning to enhance the taste. Excellent place for sushi. We will definitely come back again and again. read more

Sushi Chitose - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I have been coming here monthly for the past three years and there's a reason I make the extra effort to come here frequently. The quality of fish supersedes other omakase joints, and the staff and chef are always a joy to be around. You must make a reservation in advance. Bar seating is more preferred as it's a more intimate experience with the fish and the chef. Three years have passed since my first experience here, and in each corresponding experience after the quality of food and service has stayed consistent. Come here for an unpretentious omakase experience where the staff welcome you as family. read more

I had no problem making a reservation 1 day before. The Omakase tasting menu was filling and delicious. The plates are small and filled with enough protein to satisfy my hunger. We had great service. The fish is fresh and the ingredients met my expectations. I will return. read more

Unassuming sushi restaurant next to a liquor store but with one of the best sushis I've ever had. Omakase is affordable and satisfying. Been to Sushigen in Little Tokyo and Sushi Chitose is way better. read more

Sushi Chitose - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

While I'm no longer a South Bay native, good (authentic) and reasonably priced Japanese food is what I crave when I return to Cali. I am able to find some of the country's best sushi restaurants in NYC, with a diverse selection of fish, but the prices are often astronomical. This place rivals some of the better places in NYC while being about 20-25 percent cheaper. Chitose is apparently known for their 11 piece $45 and $60 omakase set, and those would be reason enough to stop by. On the day I stopped in, I had wolfed down two enormous chicken tacos and guac and chips about 2 hours prior. So sadly, the Omakase wasn't going to happen. But my dining companion decided to order it, so I enjoyed that vicariously. What I did order a la carte didn't disappoint: monkfish liver, Hokkaido scallop sushi, Kanpachi (yellowtail) belly sushi, sea urchin sushi and a snow crab hand roll. All were delicious. I definitely intend to return with an empty and hungry belly. read more

Sushi Chitose - Monkfish liver - Sushi Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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An unassuming sushi restaurant located in a lot that is shared with a liquor store. Upon walking in, you find a very familiar looking sushi restaurant with tables and a large sushi bar. I opted for the premium omakase for $65 which I think for any omakase experience is an absolute steal. Nice selection of drinks & additionals that might interest you if you want more. The omakase experience itself was fine. A bit muted in the service interactions with the chef and the quality of the fish itself was good. My biggest "gripe" would be that the rice needed more structure. In some cases it came a bit too moist as a base and would fall apart immediately. I'd actually recommend using your hands (they provide a wet towel) to eat to avoid any issues with the rice base falling apart if using chopsticks. Parking in the lot or off street was easy. I would definietly recommend just based on price alone. read more

Walked over looking forward to sushi and found a very nondescript building with a hand full of cars in the parking lot. Walked in and got turned away because they were "reservation only". I won't waste my time again. read more

It's been a while since I've reviewed Sushi Chitose and I can absolutely still say, without a shadow of doubt, that this is one of THE best sushi restaurants in LA. I saw some of the lower rating reviews on here and I would say that those patrons might not understand the true experience of an authentic sushi restaurant. The sushi chef is a true artist and takes his time to make sure that every piece he puts in front of you is exactly the way it's supposed to be. If you want rolls, there are plenty of other choices in the area, but if you want the freshest and best sushi, I'd put Sushi Chitose up against any other higher end sushi spot in Los Angeles! read more

The secret is out. This is by far the best Omakase! Glad we came here just before the restaurant had to switch to takeout only. Can't wait until they can reopen for dining in to enjoy the full experience of the chef's sushi choice. read more

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