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    Sushi Gen

    4.3 (4.6k reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    SUSHI GEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    March 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Dinner w/Friends! |
    Shantelle S.

    March 25, 2026 | Downtown LA | After my adventures of shopping & meeting up with friends to see a movie, we were hungry! We decided on Sushi Gen for dinner, as we wanted to try someplace new! What a delicious surprise! Sharing is Caring | We all ordered a number of items, each being absolutely delicious! I loved the presentation of each dish, so colorful, vibrant & neatly plated! Each item also tasted so fresh, which I enjoyed! We shared everything, and it was the best way to dine! The sashimi was amazing!!! Inside | We all decided on a table instead of the sushi bar in front of the chefs, though it does seem like a fun experience! We'll definitely have to return and sit at the bar! Customer Service | Polite, kind, attentive, and friendly! Everyone who appeared our table who is an absolute delight to interact with! Our main server was surprised at how I stacked everything neatly at the end of our table at the end of the evening! I didn't want her to have to reach across the table to get every single plate! Busy Bee| The place was packed, very busy! Overall | Yes, please! Each dish I tried was mouthwatering delicious, and some items were new flavors to my palate, which I enjoyed! I'm definitely looking forward to returning, as it was a wonderful and delicious experience!

    Oysters
    Michelle Y.

    Came here for a friend's birthday. There is no Yelp list or reservations available here so you gotta be very patient. For a party of 4 on a busy Saturday evening, we waited an hour which was not too bad. Restaurant is pretty cozy inside, your typical Japanese decor, a little dated but we came here for the sushi. Sushi was fresh but nothing too spectacular. Is it worth all the hype, I would say not really.

    $22 Sashimi lunch
    Derek D.

    Always love the freshness of the food. The steamed tofu served hot is so good. The portions can be huge. I definitely recommend.

    Benjamin C.

    Sushi Gen The line starts early here, but the spot is actually pretty big so it moves along well. I went with the sashimi dinner which comes with a full spread: soup, rice, salad, tempura, and a really good plate of sashimi. The fish was super fresh and high quality, and the service was great throughout the meal. Honestly, the bang for buck is pretty crazy for what you get in that set. It's easily one of the best values I've found for sushi, and I will definitely be back when I find myself in LA again. If you're looking for a solid meal that doesn't break the bank but still delivers on quality, this is the place. Crazy bang for buck and fresh sashimi

    Starters
    alexandra k.

    Yum! Came here early to get parking and stand in line about 15 min before opening on a Thursday and the line was already about 15 deep. Got seated quickly once they opened and ordered the sashimi lunch special, which comes with tofu, a small dish of pickled veg, and miso soup for starters, which were fine, but the sashimi is the true star!

    Sushi Deluxe
    Brent Y.

    My wife and I come to Sushi Gen pretty regularly, about once every month or two. It's our go-to spot whenever we're craving fresh nigiri sushi. We usually order the Sushi Deluxe (we ask for no squid or octopus), which also comes with miso soup. The sushi quality is top notch and honestly some of the closest nigiri you'll get to what you'd find in Japan, especially for the price. The fish is always fresh and the portions are solid. They're also known for their sashimi sets, which I still need to try one of these days. The ambience feels very authentically Japanese, with a full sushi bar along with regular table seating. With that said, be prepared to wait, since it's a really popular spot. Expect 30 minutes or more, unless you get there right before they open. Parking is $5 in the lot, or you can usually find metered street parking nearby.

    Diane K.

    Last night (January 29th, Wednesday), we had a family dinner at Sushi Gen Little Tokyo. We ordered three Sushi Deluxe sets, one Sushi Deluxe Combination, and beef teriyaki, and everything was delicious. This is my mom's favorite sushi restaurant, so we came here again because she really loves this place. To be honest, I'm not that into sushi these days, but since my mom enjoys it so much, I joined her once again. Sushi Gen is usually a place where you have to wait a very long time, and I've been here dozens of times. But surprisingly, yesterday was the first time ever that we didn't have to wait at all. Maybe it was because we arrived early. My mom thinks this restaurant has the best sushi, and she absolutely loves it. I also think the sushi here is pretty good. (However, after watching a video on Instagram recently showing sushi under a microscope, I've felt a bit hesitant about eating sushi. I used to enjoy omakase quite often, but these days, sushi just doesn't appeal to me as much as it used to.)

    Eunice C.

    Sushi bar is the way to go! Even for lunch! We had unagi, mirugai (giant clam/geoduck), ikura, uni sushi. So fresh! Fast and efficient. Wish we had time to eat more. I'll definitely be back for more!

    Warm tofu, slaw and miso soup
    David G.

    From 1 to 5 stars, this gem is always a six star. Very comfortable, very clean, enjoyable ambience, excellent service, and really delicious food. You can see all the different portions of sashimi plate. If we live too closer, we would come here at least once every 2 weeks. Had never fails to satisfy and always.

    Mixed Ochazuke
    Gail M.

    We went on a Friday night so the parking was packed, we had to wait and pay $8. There also was a wait but it wasn't too bad. The service was quick and the servers were very accommodating. The place was really nice despite being crowded. We got the salmon skin salad, mixed ochazuke and the sashimi deluxe platter. The ochazuke was really comforting and warm. The sashimi platter had really quality fish, with a special mention to the otoro and the salmon. I'd say it's great if you're looking to get authentic sashimi/sushi.

    Hamachi kama lunch special
    Shirley C.

    TLDR: excellent quality sushi even during peak lunch hours. Fresh sashimi, standout hamachi kama, and solid sides make this one of the best sushi spots in Little Tokyo Sushi Gen is easily one of the best sushi spots in Little Tokyo. I visit during the busiest lunch hour and order takeout, half-expecting the lunch specials to feel like leftovers from the night before, but the quality is pleasantly surprising. Everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared, proving they don't cut corners even when they're slammed. Service is nice and kind throughout, though parking can be a pain since the lot is shared with nearby restaurants and bakeries. The food more than makes up for it. The sashimi is on point, especially the tuna and yellowtail, with clean flavors and great texture. The soup is comforting, but the standout is the hamachi kama (my first time trying it), it's superb. The fish is rich, tender, and perfectly cooked, and the house-made ponzu-style dipping sauce pairs beautifully. The space itself is small, quaint, and very much a classic sushi restaurant, adding to its charm. I'd absolutely come back and order the hamachi kama again.

    Sorry ate 2 pieces! Toro Taka $20!!!
    Megan C.

    Must eat? You got me there! Premium Sushi: I am surprised, for the first time in my life, there is no salmon but all tuna. The rice is proportional and not filling...melt in the mouth goodness. Wasabi is only in fish nigiri. Wasabi isn't the freshest. Pickled ginger is a different color than store bought as if it's homemade. Hamachi Kama dinner: Person who was mainly consuming this is a frequent fish eater so they know their fishes. They stated this wasn't very fresh. Tempura was delightful. Lots of pickled and varied sides. Surprised there's no raw salad with dressing included ordinarily seen at other Japanese restaurants. À la carte: Omg, now I know why there aren't pricing anywhere. They literally run $20 for EACH order. I ordered this (toro taka) because I haven't heard of this elsewhere. SERVICE: I mean they were attentive and friendly but they just completely shrugged feedback off and didn't care that the person didn't like the kama. Separate staff (males) who solely immediately clears plates and the table. Never refilled the water / drinks for us. AMBIENCE: A line out the door before it even opened. Casual meets fine dining. Lots of different races dining together. Restrooms available. ***ALL IN THE PARTY MUST BE PRESENT OR ELSE THEY ARE NOT SITTING YOU*** Service fee is not automatically included. Located in the Honda Plaza near Little Tokyo. Required to pay $5 for lunch and $8 for dinner before even entering the parking lot (there's a parking attendant). The parking attendant was hecka pissed when we parked curbside first (street metered parking) because we were uncertain of where exactly this restaurant is. Would I come back? Definitely. Delicious. But only for their dishes with stated price amounts.

    kanpachi
    Kevin He Zhong Q.

    Stopped by here for lunch on a weekday thinking there wouldn't be much of a wait, but it was packed with customers. Luckily if you sit at the counter bar there's usually not a wait but they only serve sushi. I had Sushi Gen bookmarked for over 5 years but never had the opportunity to try it knowing it was always busy, so I was extremely excited that I waited no longer than 5 minutes. Upon walking in you can see how busy the place really is on a weekday lunch, and it spoke high volumes for how well this establishment is ran after all these years. Definitely was a very loud environment compared to a traditional Omakase restaurant. Every single counter has a dedicated sushi chef making your sushi for you which was such an awesome experience. When I sat down the server took my drink order and the older Japanese chef handed me their menu for the day. He mentioned that he will go at my pace and there's no rush, how awesome is that? When I placed my first order of Kanpachi it came with 2 sushi as that's the default per order. I asked the chef if I can just do 1 piece per order and he was very accommodating. Every single piece of sushi I had was amazing and the fish to rice ratio was perfect. After I was stuffed, the chef tallied up the order and presented the check. I don't think there's a lot of good sushi restaurants that can serve the quality of fish at such an amazing price value. Would definitely recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Sushi Gen

    What's the difference between Chirashi and Premium Chirashi?

    Premium Chirashi has more expensive items like Uni.

    When is last call?

    15 minutes before closing

    All you can eat?

    No. It is not

    Hi, I am going to go for the first time and get lunch. How would you recommend to order? Lunch combo special? Or are there any items that are MUST try? I would not want to miss anything awesome just by sticking to the combo menu. Thanks!

    Must tries: Salmon Collar Yellowtail Collar… Read more

    Do they have Omakase? I don't see it in the menu.

    No, but love the sushi bar!!!

    Do they take reservations?

    They no longer take reservations anymore. First come first serve now.

    What time do you usually go on a weekday so you don't have to wait?

    I went around 5pm and I didn't wait long. Maybe 10 minutes. I feel like it depends on the day. We also asked for Bar seating and it was a lot quicker..BUT you can not have rolls at the bar.

    Should I expect long wait time during weekday lunch time?

    Yes, depending on the time you get there expect at least 30 minutes of wait

    Are they still doing take out orders for lunch?

    Yes

    Do you accept in dining?

    Yes with proof of vaccination

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Rice is also gluten free

    Is the sushi bar open for sit down dining?

    Yes I believe so.... last time I was there (~3 weeks ago) they were open.

    Do they take resetvations?

    Not at the moment

    Can someone please advice if they're open for dine in?

    yup. dine in including lunch.

    When are you guys going to open in door dining?

    Indoor dining is open now! No reservations as usual so you have to walk in. There is usually a wait during prime hours though so try and come early

    How's the sushi?

    Sushi is good, rice is perfect, fish, high quality BUT I usually order the sashimi lunch special...available only on weekdays. It comes with rice so you can make your own sushi.

    Do they wear masks and gloves while making sushi and sashimi?

    Yes, they are awesome!

    What are their to-go containers made out of as of now?

    They used more standard looking cardboard takeout boxes and soup bowls last visit. See my other photo recent photo.

    Can you call in advance to order for pick up?

    Yes you can.

    Does anyone know if Sushi Gen is doing take out or pick up during COVID19?

    we had take out from sushi gen. very pretty.

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    Marugame Monzo - Red Dragon Rice -with ground pork

    Marugame Monzo

    4.4(5.1k reviews)
    0.2 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $$

    We passed this place during a food excursion and decided to try their hand rolled udon. One of the…read morebest decisions we made during our trip! We only tried the carbonara udon, but it was truly memorable. The sauce was creamy although a little split, but not overly salty which allowed the subtle umami and miso flavors to shine. The noodles were cooked well and had a gentle chew. The bacon was juicy with lots of fatty bits. Next time I would add an ontama to it to make it even better. The service was great and quick. We sat at the counter so could watch the noodles being made. This is definitely among the top 3 places I ate in JTown during this visit!

    Aight, I eat pretty plain food most of the time and occasionally get Instagram baited into trying…read moreviral stuff, including Menchirashi's carbonara udon in Tokyo, which I enjoyed despite the sauce being fairly light. Marugame Monzo's sauce, however, is the opposite of Menchirashi's. The sauce is SUPER flavorful with a rich, creamy mouthfeel and a strong umami flavor from the bacon and miso. I added mentaiko since I did the same at Menchirashi and honestly, everything was fantastic. The udon itself is pretty much exactly like fresh udon in Japan. Perfectly bouncy, chewy, and satisfying. Staff were also wonderful and service was insanely fast. We probably waited less than 10 minutes for both our udon and tempura, and they consistently checked in to make sure everything was good. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu, especially the uni cream udon. The only thing I didn't like was the shrimp tempura since it had a lot of batter and not a ton of shrimp, so it was on the greasy side. I did enjoy the soft boiled egg tempura though. The yolk exploded into the udon and somehow made the whole bowl even better hehe. There are plenty of tables inside with limited bar seating. If you're a 2 top you might be sharing a table real close with some neighbors (they put a divider). If there's a wait, write your name down on the clipboard outside!

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    Kopan Izakaya

    Kopan Izakaya

    4.3(118 reviews)
    4.2 miKoreatown, Wilshire Center
    Free parking
    Kitchen open late

    POV: you found a Tokyo-style izakaya in the middle of Koreatown…read more Hidden inside Madang Mall, Kopan Izakaya is giving low-lit, cozy, authentic Japanese vibes... the kind of spot you accidentally stay at for hours What we ordered: Ginza Sushi (12pc chef's choice) -- fresh, buttery, melts instantly Yuzu Miso Black Snapper Crudo -- citrusy, light, perfectly balanced Negitoro Donburi + fresh uni -- rich, creamy, elite combo Crispy Rice w/ Spicy Tuna -- crunchy + spicy = no notes Geisha Roll -- seared salmon + shrimp tempura, packed with flavor This is your sign to level up on your Ktown sushi

    Food & drink 4/5 - Chicken karaage was 4/10. Batter is…read morecrunchy and thick. Chicken itself is a bit stringy and dry. Salty but lacks a depth of flavor. - The truffle sushi roll had a prominent truffle flavor (which I enjoyed, but may not be for everyone). Crunch spider roll was a favorite; just a solid classic with soft shell crab (love that an extra piece of crab is included on top of the roll). The fried onions on top of the Tokyo roll were crispy and sweet. Uni was fresh and delicious! I had uni only one time before and had a bad experience (it was incredibly fishy, and now I realize, not fresh). So I was apprehensive at first but I'm glad I gave it a chance because this uni was buttery, smooth, and briny in all the right ways. - Matcha tea was okay, medium profile matcha flavor. Not bad for the value though. Clean and refreshing. -Might be a small thing to point out, but I like how they include lemon slices automatically in the water. I also like the texture of the ice (evenly crushed and almost like a slush). Service 3.5/5 Not too long a wait for the food. Polite and professional waiters. Aesthetic 4.5/5 Traditional izakaya vibe with a relaxed, warm atmosphere. Low lighting inside. Modern layout with traditional Japanese decor.

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    Daikokuya Little Tokyo - Daikoku Ramen

    Daikokuya Little Tokyo

    4.1(9.9k reviews)
    0.2 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $$

    I'm really torn because the food was really good, but the service was seriously lacking. There were…read moresix of us, and all of us felt how rude they were. We ended up being sat next to the grill, I have a shellfish allergy so we asked to sit in their outdoor seating area (which had plenty of tables open) instead just so my allergies don't get triggered by all the vapors. As we walked to our outdoor table, my husband and friend heard three workers talking crap about me and complaining that I shouldn't even be eating there because everything had shellfish. Let's be honest it's not that hard to accommodate, plus we're giving you our business so what's the problem? Rude all the way through table service, then when we were all finished, we had barely just paid and we were finishing our drinks when the same three workers rushed into our table to clear everything out and pushed us out of our table. We're all a pretty chill group of people but every single one of us left saying what the actual f*ck was their problem?

    First time visit. I feel like this place always has a wait. Fortunately for us I don't feel like we…read morewaited very long. The service was amazing. It's a well oiled machine. Seating is available inside and out. The restaurant inside is small. Open kitchen. Very cool to see the process. Hands down I highly recommend ordering the Handmade gyoza . They were juicy and flavorful. For ramen I went with the Daikokuya Ramen combination with chashu pork rice bowl. The ramen broth was rich in flavor. I added spicy oil. The noodles were perfectly cooked. The chashu pork was delicious. I would definitely come back and order everything again.

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    kodo

    4.2(567 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown

    This place is beautiful, with modern ambiance, perfect for both a casual meetup or for a special…read moreoccasion. Initially they mentioned they didn't have uni available, but the attentive manager came to us and shared that he wasn't completely satisfied with the quality of the uni that day, though he was still willing to serve it to me. I really appreciated the honesty and passion for quality. I came here eyeing on the uni pasta, so I had to go for it. Maybe he was right, it was just OK. It wasn't necessarily the uni itself, but the pasta and cream sauce felt slightly overcooked and a bit dry. It could've used more sauce to bring everything together. Still, no ragrets (iykyk). It's something you should try here . We also ordered the hand roll trio and toro, which was yummy. The fish was fresh, beautifully cut, and served in generous pieces. They're partnering with Death & Co, known for their craft cocktails which explains why the drinks here are so uniquely curated and well mixed. Definitely worth exploring their cocktail menu.

    I really enjoy eating here because service is fast and friendly. You get a lovely meal and every…read morestaff member you meet is always so friendly. Food is delicious, drinks are good, and parking isn't hard to find if you're willing to walk a little. The design kinda dark inside, but the patio is always nice. The best part? I can be in and out in less than an hour if I wanted!

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