I love local spots that do dishes right and even better when run by locals. I came here looking for a place that served an eel bowl/platter and I found it here after searching through Yelp and this place wasn't far off. I got their eel bowl and this dish was done to perfection. Simple dish, but perfectly made and exactly what I wanted. Came with a bowl of hot miso soup. I have nothing to complain about in this dish, but I'll have to come back later to try their sushi although I hear it's top notch for the price. Service was friendly and accomodating as possilbe during a busy weekend lunch hour, so no complaints there. Ambiance is not trendy, but homey and casual and unassuming. Location: On Western Avenue in a strip mall of shops across the street from a Toyota Dealer and across the street from King's Hawaiian Local Place on the corner. Parking is a private lot, but can be difficult to find parking during weekend dinner times as this place shares space with a bunch of other eateries, but there is street parking available as well. I need to come back to try their sushi next time. Happy eating!! read more

Sushi Island - Steaming bowl of miso soup. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gardena, California

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You can tell the quality of a place by two things: the facilities and the utensils. Restroom was okay. Not the best, but not the worst. Chopsticks were the lightweight cheap kind that have splinters. Nice family run place. Some seating - we were there for a while and it seemed like a lot of regular customers came through. Prices seemed fair, lots of options with low cost items to premium items. The sushi was okay. I usually don't soy sauce but it felt like I needed a dip. The hot udon was yummy. The noodles were soft, juicy, and flavorful. Servers didn't come around really. We didn't understand that; we were there chatting for a while too and it seemed forever before they came to take our order and once the food was set that was it. Maybe most people take it to go. read more

Sushi Island - Udon, teriyaki chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gardena, California

Got an order of Yellowtail and Albacore Nigiri ($4.50 per order for 2 pieces). Definitely good sushi at a great price. The fish was a good size with nice texture. The rice was seasoned well. I really enjoyed the sauce they put on top of the Albacore. If you want to dine in there is about 8 tables available. Service was very friendly. The next time I am back in that area, I will have to try their Tuna and Salmon Nigiri. read more

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We did takeout at Sushi Island. I think the food is best eaten there on the premises of the restaurant;however, takeout wasn't bad. Next time I'd rather dine-in. The restaurant is a hole-in-the-wall and full of SouthBay locals and beyond. It's a good sign when you see that the restaurant is busy. They serve huge combo style meals that's made to order and has that homemade by grandma vibe. Sushi is available, but it's not their strength. I'd say the nigiri and rolls are decent, but not great. The combo meals are the star of the show; a great value with hearty portions. Cash and credit accepted. Shared Private Parking available in front of the restaurant. read more

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The service is very friendly here, as first time visitors for in restaurant dining Right off the 405 with King's Hawaiian Local Place as a landmark reference point adjacent on the same side across the street but on the same side. Parking is easy too! read more

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Unassuming sushi spot in a small plaza. Don't let it fool, this place is amazing! I've been here multiple times and have ordered to-go, both experiences have been great! My two orders I typically get are the : 20 piece nigiri with 2 choices of rolls for $45 (ordered it last winter,not sure of price now). I think it's an absolutely good deal. But keep in mind there is about 30~45min pick-up time for this which makes sense to me I dont mind waiting. Next, I love their nigiri combination A and B. Everything taste so fresh and their eel specifically always taste soo delicious. There is ample seating inside,feels very home and local. Love it! Parking may be a bit difficult as it's a small lot but other than that I do love this place. read more

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The good: I got two speciality sushi rolls (one was yellowtail jalapeno) and a combo plate with 3 items (spicy tuna roll, salmon roll, and meatballs). The combo plate was $20 and came with a side salad, rice and miso soup as well. The workers were attentive and the service was good. The price was around $52 for two people (with 2 toddlers). The meatballs were tender and had the right proportion of sauce. The prices were very fair. The menu isn't pretentious but there are still a lot of options. Though you'd think this place was most known for their sushi, I felt like they had a lot of non-sushi entree item options. They sell party trays as well (I hope to take advantage of this in the future). The bad: There's no outdoor dining. The inside is small and not great for large groups. My husband didn't care for the sushi rolls much but I thought they were pretty good. The interesting: The ambience is very casual and hole-in-the-wall-like. The plaza has a lot of Japanese establishments so the exterior architecture had dark brown wooden slats that look Japanese-esque. We were the only guests when we first entered but the restaurant filled up after we got seated. You can get a discount on your food if you write a positive review on Yelp. You can order ahead online. They had free anime coasters and some chocolate kisses at the front counter. read more

Sushi Island - Kitchen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gardena, California

Ordered delivery from Sushi Island and was surprised by the quality of the food. We ordered Nigiri combo A, hot udon, combo plate and a few other dishes. Everything just tasted pretty off. The California roll was mushy, the udon broth was oily and overly salty, and the fish just didn't taste fresh. I was overall pretty disappointed by my experience with Sushi Island. read more

I've been visiting this spot since I starting working in the area. A really great, casual Japanese dining spot. I like the simple cut sushi rolls that they offer, as well the hot udon and tempura varieties. The service is good and sometimes they have off days where the rolls aren't as tidy and the orders get mixed up, but overall expect to be satisfied here for a great price! read more

Sushi Island - Salmon Avocado Roll, Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gardena, California

This place was good honestly. Aside from us coming in 15 min before closing they were super nice and still served us super good super nice and quick read more

Torrance Food Crawl #424 Sushi Island is a small Japanese restaurant that has a lot of take-out business. The main focus is sushi, but there are soups and combination plates to fill out the menu. Some 15+ years ago, when I was still working, I ordered a large sushi platter for the work crowd. It was very well received. I did this because someone else brought in a sushi platter from the local Costco, and most people had no idea if that was good or bad sushi. After I brought in sushi from Sushi Island, these people realized that the Costco platters were not as good as they may have initially thought. I've enjoyed everything I've had here: sushi, sashimi, soups, and combination plates. I've liked the non-sushi items on the menu better than the sushi, not that the sushi is at all bad. There are about a half dozen tables where you can sit, or just order take-out. The workers here have always been very friendly. There is a parking lot shared by the businesses in the small strip mall, and I've never had a problem finding a parking spot. I will certainly be returning. NOTE: This restaurant has a Gardena mailing address but is physically located in the City of Torrance. read more

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Have only ordered the catering platters to go via DoorDash but it's always packaged nicely and the quality is really good. The sushi is always the first to go at the potlucks. They do make substitutions like we asked for no spicy tuna and for California instead read more

Ambiance: it's a small family style Japanese restaurant located in a shared plaza with other merchants Service: very friendly and attentive, served food and refilled water adequately Food: classic sushi, rolls, and combination plates on their menu Tempura - **** 2 shrimps & 3 vegetables, recommend Spicy Scallop Roll - *** average taste Chirashi - **** variety of raw fish, fresh taste, recommend Nigiri Sushi - **** TUNA, YELLOWTAIL, SALMON, ALBACORE, SHRIMP, FRESH WATER EEL, SURF CLAM, recommend Miso Soup - *** bold taste Price: generous portions and affordable prices, expect $25+ per person for a very satisfying hearty meal read more

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Good value for rolls. I find the simple rolls fresh and good price, especially compared to what you'd get similarly at the Japanese market. Other menu items are average and truthfully you could probably find better execution elsewhere, but I believe this restaurant is more about value. Although I noticed prices have been steadily been increasing in the few months that I've started visiting. Note that to go Combo plates charge extra $1 for miso soup (included if you dine in). I had some confusion with pricing as the menu on Google didn't match what I was charged at the register. The owner later clarified the price increase and worked with me to find my original receipt to confirm. I appreciated his effort and am amending my previous review here. Double check online for the latest prices to confirm. read more

This is our go to sushi place with the family. Great service, no muss, and affordable as always! Ambience is simple and clean. read more

Sushi Island - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gardena, California

A little hidden gem. Quaint place with yummy food. We really enjoyed the unagi don and scallop roll. We got a crunchy roll and it was very tasty as well. We were the only ones eating in but lots of people coming in for takeout orders. Good place to checkout if you're nearby and craving sushi. read more

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The prices are very reasonable for what you get, especially given the current economic climate. We ordered the Nigiri Sushi Combo B for $16.95, and it was fresh and delicious. The wait for our food was a bit longer than expected, but it wasn't a big deal. I'll definitely be returning for more! read more

Sushi Island - Nigiri sushi Combo B - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gardena, California

Great quality fish. The young ladies working there are very friendly. The atmosphere is quite chill. read more

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I couple here at least 3 times a week and only come for the udon but since the ownership has changed do the the dashi base(its a little too strong). Service is fast. The waiters are not very attentive and talk to each too much. I do enjoy the music. read more

Good! Good prices especially for the combo. Nice to have a variety. I got the udon soup and veggie tempura. Also came with miso soup.

This place is not a huge sit down restaurant. But there are a decent amount of seats and the service was great. It appears to be a family run restaurant with reasonable prices and good food We ordered the combo with salmon, the salmon bowl, another combo with cooked salmon roll, and the Philadelphia roll. Everyone was pleased with the food... Presentation and taste. I would return here read more

Ordered sushi to go, it was good. Service was friendly ordering by phone and eating there. Ambiance is pleasant. It's family friendly.

Food (4/5): Their fish has always been so fresh and quality. My favorite if the salmon and I love the striations on the fish, which indicates the quality of salmon. I like to get their nigiri but beware they do put wasabi in between the rice and fish. It's extremely potent for me so I usually scrape it off. The cuts are also quite large leaving me full with the 7 piece combo, roll, and miso soup. I love their different combinations where you could pair sushi with a bowl of your choice. It's a lot of food! They have bentos, rice plates, ramen, udon, and more. Service (5/5): the wait staff is very friendly and the food comes out fast! Ambiance (3/5): A small hole in the wall. It maybe has like 10 tables. Perfect place for a casual lunch or dinner. I noticed sushi island gets a lot of to go orders. Price (5/5): Relatively cheap prices for quality Japanese food! read more

Sushi Island is always a family go-to when no one is in the mood to cook. The sushi is good and so are all the other items. We usually pick up and eat at home, since we live nearby. The place has tables and chairs to dine in, but its not very big. read more

Our favorite place to get dinner when we haven't had time to cook! Sesame chicken and salmon avocado roll are the best

Price increased, Both quality and quantity decreased. Ordered Chirashi for dinner tonight. Not only the portion shrunk significantly, the restaurant had substituted some of the Sashimi for tiny scallops in a watery cream sauce. I thought it looked a little suspicious, but I took a chance. Less than half an hour after eating the Chirashi from Sushi island, I started developing stomach Cramps. To add insult to injury. They had also raised the price since I have been here about 6 months ago. It's understandable to raise prices due to increased ingredients costs, but to cut portions significantly and substitute with questionable seafood really crosses the line. I guess I will be checking out other yelp reviews to look for another Japanese restaurant. I have probably been coming to sushi Island for about 10 years, and never been strongly disappointed by the food quality. The mystery watery scallops was the straw that broke the camel's back, can't put up with food that made my stomach sick. The operators went too far to try to squeeze more profits by using inferior ingredients. It's not as bad when it's fried food, where bacteria will get zapped by high heat. Using questionable raw seafood puts the customers' health at risk, and there is no excuse for it. Good bye Sushi Island. I truly enjoyed this place before, but it kept slipping further and further down since Covid. I have it many chances, thinking that last time was a one off experience, but both quality and Quantity drops further down each time that I returned. read more

Nothing fancy, but excellent service, good prices, and reasonable quality. The combo meals are particularly satisfying.

Quality is not the same anymore. Their rice and cuts of fish is definitely smaller than before.. Will think twice about eating here again.

I love to visit this place once a week. Staff is always friendly and remembers me and my food is always delicious. It's always clean and if it's too busy, just be patient you will get your food on time. Nice and quiet place to eat. thanks guys very much. read more

Sushi Island - Cold soba, one of my favorites - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gardena, California

Super yummy chirashi bowl and island sashimi bowl! We came home for lunch with some friends that were visiting. They got a salad and combination B. Definitely coming back for more! read more

Sushi Island - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gardena, California

Simple, unassuming neighborhood lunch spot that dishes up tasty combinations. My fav is sesame chicken with salmon avocado roll but honestly everything's great! I've been coming for years since I used to work nearby and it's always been a fast, tasty and reliable choice! read more

Sushi Island - Sesame Chicken & Salmon Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gardena, California

I really wanted to like this place because they sushi here is really good. It just gets frustrating that they have gotten my order incorrect twice already. Reading some reviews in yelp and I guess I am not the only one who has had that issue before. Other than that, it a nice little spot but I would double check your order if you do plan to order to go. read more

I love this cute special place. Owner is sooo sweet and food always so fresh and delicious!

I've been coming here for years now. Ever since I used to work down the street at TFS. Consistently great food. My go to combo is the Sesame Chicken and Mixed Tempura plate. Which comes with miso soup. Service is always friendly. read more

Sushi Island - Sesame Chicken and Mixed Tempura combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gardena, California

New menu with great food options. Clean and comfortable setting. Ample parking. Excellent service with a smile. Our favorite go to place.

Over 10 years later, I still LOVE Sushi Island! One of my favorite places to go to get Sushi. The staff is always friendly and the food continues to be excellent. read more

Good service Ambiance is a step above hole in the wall, but ok. Sushi is meh! On par with supermarket quality. Pricing not commensurate with quality read more

Fresh. Delicious. Cheap. 3 Words i stand by haha Seriously tho, this is not your typical korean Sushi with Tempura Rolls, or over priced boujie decor like Nobu. This is fresh, fast, traditional sushi. This was always on my work-lunch rotation when I worked in the area. My go-to order was the Nigiri Sushi, or the Donburi. Unagi Bowl is also yummy. Staff is nice, but its order-pay at counter type of spot. read more

Time and time again, sushi island creates the most authentic home grown and home made sushi delights for SoCal to enjoy. Each roll and menu item is made to order by the same decades owned family run shop. The restaurant and ingredients are honest and the service is friendly. If you are in the area , trust me...stop by and you won't be disappointed! read more

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Our family loves coming here!! If there was one place I'd wish would get more attention, it has to be sushi island! Their quality of sushi is amazing and fresh and I can't believe how fluffy and savory their fried chicken is!! It seems to be a family run business, and the lady who runs the business is so helpful in recommending the menu and all in all just friendly vibes. One time we came about 40 minutes before closing time and were ready to leave if the kitchen was closed, but they happily let us in and helped us with our order. And the kicker is that it's both tasty and affordable, their prices are really good! If you want to eat great food and fresh sushi with amazing customer service, you have to order from Sushi Island! read more