The best. Been coming here since 2000. Saitosan is the best. Always fresh delicious fish, and prices are beyond reasonable for the quality.

Probably the worst sushi I've ever had in California. It was the end of the night so probably not the freshest fish, but I couldn't tell the difference between my rolls and the rice wasn't good. Bummer. The chef didn't plate properly. He swung his hand over the counter and slapped the pieces onto our plate rather than taking the plate and passing it back with the sushi on it. They rushed us to order and they rushed us to get out. Won't be back. Too much amazing sushi in this city to go back to a place that read more

This sushi restaurant is reliably exceptional. (My friend ate California Roll. What can I do? That's what she likes.) Me - I ate a giant order of of sashimi. I chose yellowtail and tuna. It came with a bowl of white rice, miso soup, and a little salad of sprouts. All for $35. Delicious and very generous. Thank you, beloved Sushi King. read more

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Sushi King is one of those neighborhood gems that never disappoints. The fish is consistently fresh, the cuts are generous, and everything tastes clean and well-prepared. The nigiri really stands out -- simple, high-quality fish over perfectly seasoned rice. Service is always warm and welcoming, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it an easy spot to come back to again and again. Great sushi, friendly people. Always a great experience here. read more

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ONLINE ORDERING REVIEW: Food is amazing, but the online ordering for this location is COMPLICATED! I usually eat in restaurant for sushi, but I wasn't able to make it therefore I order take out! making the order was confusing with (6pcs) rolls then having to choose hand roll or regular rolls which charged more. Was not a great experience and in the end our order was wrong. The sushi was incredibly tasty and I wish there were more special rolls. Overall food tasted great ! Didn't experience the ambiance of the restaurant at this time because I ordered take out. read more

Sushi King - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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There was a time, many years ago, when this place was the bomb, a neighborhood secret with mouthwatering, melt-in-your mouth sushi. Alas, that is no longer the case. The prices have spiked- at $9.20 a pop for each two-piece set, and $25 for the sea bass miso yaki appetizer, it's pretty pricey for a casual sushi joint, and I found the food just OK. The sushi is serviceable, and the staff welcoming and very nice, but you're better off at Noma, six blocks east on Wilshire. read more

If you're looking for a solid, casual sushi spot this is your place. Nothing will blow your mind, but you will leave satisfied and everything is super reasonably priced. In addition to sushi, recommend the Sea Bass appetizer with the "Special Sauce". read more

Absolutely love this place! Fresh sushi, great service, and such a nice atmosphere. One of my favorite spots and I'm always happy when I come here. read more

Sushi King - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Place is legit. Been in Santa Monica for 15 years and finally went. Good sushi. Simple menus with certain specials. Fish was great quality. Chefs were awesome. Place is always full for a reason. Definitely in my rotation now. read more

Sushi King is hands down the best sushi on the West Side. Everything is incredibly fresh, consistently delicious, and prepared fast without sacrificing quality. The fish tastes clean and high-quality, the rolls are well balanced, and service is always efficient. If you want reliable, great-tasting sushi done right, this is the go-to spot. Highly recommended. read more

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Really good sushi. We eat there every so often but it's a really solid neighborhood sushi place.

this is a go to restaurant for my aunt and i. we are regulars and go a few times minimum a month. the staff are really great and do remember you if you go in often. i always call ahead to make a reservation so i know we will get seating. the food is amazing and i really can't enjoy other sushi places as much as sushi king! the inside of the space is decent, tables and a sushi bar. read more

I've been coming to this sushi bar since the 90's. I had t been in a long time before having dinner here with a friend recently. Still delicious, still fresh. The baked Chilean sea bass with a sweet miso glaze is wonderful. read more

Shingi San is the best sushi master in LA! I always try to sit by him on the bar. The variety is great, the service is quiet and amazing and the sushi is the freshest in town. Sushi King never disappoints. read more

First time trying Sushi King today, 7/24/25. I was near UCLA SM and craving Japanese food and this was just a shot walk away from the hospital. I checked their website and saw the menu and thought, the prices were pretty good. The menu on their website had a combo with tempura and teriyaki for $25. I thought, Wow, that's not bad. I arrived at the restaurant, got seated and looked at the menu and I thought, "dang, this place is expensive! " the tempura and teriyaki combo is $35! But, the food is delicious. The beef was tender and cooked perfectly, medium rare. The tempura was crispy and good portion. It also came with miso soup, bean sprouts salad, cucumber salad and rice. The staff were friendly, professional and provided great service. The restaurant isn't big but clean. Sounds like they take reservations so if you have a large group, make a reservation. They're located on Wilshire Blvd and 14th St. price point is high but food is good and quality is high. Definitely worth a try. read more

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Another super evening Great service and awesome food Aat at the bar and enjoyed the food and some company read more

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Consistently good fresh sushi and food. Particularly like their miso cod fillet served with a green bean side. Delicious! So happy to have them in the neighborhood for so long. read more

Very un happy Worker who charged me Extra and culd not say what's the extra orders what and who ordered it And having problem with English read more

An excellent place for a weekday sushi meal. Very reasonably priced - not sure I would say the execution on some dishes is great but you get a lot (bigger cuts of fish) for what you pay. And they do have a decent selection, including ama ebi and uni. read more

Love it here. Fresh, clean, quick, and delicious. Classic sushi bar experience. The albacore is my favorite. Really great spot to eat solo.

I lived near Sushi King for almost 20 years and it was never on my radar because of its location in strip mall and its name which always made me think of Burger K***. What a surprise when a close friend took me there and it was the opposite of my expectations. Legit Japanese sushi masters, which after my second visit always remember my name. Very fresh fish, and portion size that I believe is the "right" size, not tiny slivers of fish like a few local places often serve. This should be your everyday sushi joint if you live anywhere near here. Prices are reasonable and service always impeccable. read more

Yes! The best sushi I've had since moving to the West Side. Authentic, fresh, and delicious. Everything that we had hit the spot. From The salmon skin salad, to the chirashi bowl, monk fruit liver, king combination, seaweed salad, fresh and water eel roll. We killed it all. Sushi King also doesn't mess around with its fish to the rice ratio. Solid pieces of fish are served here. That's what I like to see (and eat)! The servers and chefs were also so warm, inviting, and friendly. Immediately we felt welcomed by the smiling and engaging staff. And the service was so quick! Spot doesn't look like much on from the outside. Unassuming and easy to miss. But don't be fooled. This hole in the wall restaurant is a 5 star spot! read more

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Stopped in on a chilly Friday night around 7PM and was lucky to get two seats at the sushi bar as the restaurant was quite crowded. Overall we really enjoyed the experience, but it's slightly more expensive than it should be for what you get. Regardless, worth a visit. We opted for the omakase and the chef behind the counter told us he'd keep serving us until we told him to stop which was pretty cool. The nigiri comes with generous portions of fish and everything seemed fresh and well prepared. The seared salmon and toro were really good and the highlights of the meal. The shrimp tempura was delicious as well. The ambiance is very classic and a calm environment for a crowded restaurant. Service was friendly. Again, the only real nitpick was the prices could have been 10-15% cheaper for the overall experience and type of restaurant it is. Worth a visit for some solid sushi. read more

I came in on a Saturday night around 9:30pm. I was glad they were still open as a lot of places in Santa Monica close so early. The service was fine. No complaints there. Very to the point and robotic. The food however was not good. I didn't enjoy eating it. They had a lot of wasabi on every piece of sushi. Even the cucumber had a lot. We got various nigiri sushi off of their menu. None of it was that good. Too much wasabi and a few fish tasted a little fishy/old. read more

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A friend and colleague put me on to this place. Absolutely love it here and been coming back for the past 5 years. Environment is low key. The fish is fresh as it gets and great quality for the price. Tasty belly pieces and apps. Service is great and they're very attentive. Definitely my place to indulge cuz it's worth it. Ordered: salmon belly, bluefin tuna, scallops, yellow tail belly, yellow tail w/ scallion roll, California roll, spicy tuna roll, deep fried soft shell crab, and a large Sapporo to sooth it all down. read more

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The first thing I wanna say is that the restroom was immaculate, as was the dining area. This hidden gem is nestled on Wilshire Blvd. between 16th and 17th streets. It is very well lit and sparsely decorated featuring a beautiful red, gold, and black kimono at the entrance. The meal was delicious and attractively presented. The wait staff was kind, friendly, and efficient. I absolutely endorse this restaurant. Five yummies. read more

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Amazing food and service quality, unmatched in any other restaurants. Friendly and attentive staff , provided good recommendations

Really pleasant find! Really peaceful with just the right amount of crown on a Sunday night. All servers and sushi chefs were Japanese, everyone was very friendly and attentive. Sushi was pretty good. But the steam egg was the star of the show!! Street parking was easy on a Sunday night. read more

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Excellent sushi. Delicious rolls. Exotic rolls taste good. The service is excellent. The staff are wonderful. The ambiance is nice. The seating is good, read more

Came on a friday night at 6:30 and did have to wait 10 minutes or so even though there was an open table for 2. They also asked us if we could wrap up by 7:30, which was odd, especially since at 7:30 there were a few open tables. The place has a pretty casual, traditional japanese feel. Ordered the tempura combo appetizer (very good), the chirashi, and king combo. Sushi was fresh overall. Salmon and mackerel were very good. Waitresses were attentive as well. I do think the prices could have been a little lower for what you are getting and the type of place this is. Still, a good spot for sushi in the area. read more

Exactly what I want out of a local spot. No pretense, no dressing up, a friendly and competent team, great portions of excellent fish, and being able to buy your chefs a drink and celebrate the joy of the meal with them. Omakase for 3 with about 2L of sake was about 240, 300 with tip. Included 2pcs each of yellowtail, salmon, mackerel. massive piece of toro, albacore collar, sweet shrimp, uni, salmon roe, monkfish liver, unagi, and I think I'm forgetting a few but..2L of sake. Saito-san and team are the answer if you want a low key great meal with no drama. read more

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Decided to try this place while visiting the nearby hospital. Ordered food to go, which really isn't my preference when eating sushi. The fish was fresh and the rolls were good. Nothing outstanding. I'd definitely try again when I can eat in. read more

Super fresh sushi! I ordered Albacore , which was melt in your mouth, , Yellow tail & Rock shrimp with crab roll on the Bottom as I stay away from spicy. The sushi chefs , Frankie & Sung were so friendly & accommodating! They both make my dining experience so pleasant. Can't wait to come back in a few days! read more

Fresh large portions. Friendly staff. Get there early. It's small and popula. Its my current fave. read more

Sushi King is the ONLY sushi restaurant for our family. Everything they have to offer is prepared with care from the sushi masters and delicious! Sea-bass Misoyaki, buttery hamachi, sweet shrimp with the heads fried crisp or in miso soup should not be missed. Make a reservation. Cozy, small and simple but the food is exquisite!! read more

I've been coming to Sushi King for 9 years now and it never disappoints. Authentic Japanese atmosphere, sincere and welcoming sushi chefs and delicious food. The fish to rice ratio is awesome. None of the Americanized frou frou rolls here. Just legit, solid, great sushi and food. My husband and I love it here. Cold house sake - 5/5. We're not sake snobs so this is good enough for us! Spicy tuna roll - 5/5 Eel roll - 5/5 Spanish mackerel sushi -5/5 Shrimp tempura - 5/5. Great sized pieces of perfectly fried shrimp. Miso soup - 5/5 Seabass - 5/5 Seriously, get this. Huge portion and marinated to perfection Green tea tempura ice cream - 5/5 Huge ball of fried ice cream. What's not to love? read more

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Sushi King is truly top tier. I would say it's very much a "traditional" Japanese sushi bar, fairly small space overall with a calm ambiance. The quality of the fish is really something special, and the sushi chefs are on it. Prices are fair for what you're getting. If you want a calm dinner with fish that'll blow you away, this is your place. Lastly, treat yourself and get the Toro, it's ridiculously good every time. read more

Second time here and still love this place. The sushi chefs are very friendly and the staffs are very attentive here. They have all the classic fish and simple nigiris. No fuss just plain good sushi. Sometimes we can get a quick table without reservation but this place can get super crowded on the weekend. Highly recommend omakase and just let the chef decides on your sushi! Very fresh and yummy! read more

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Busy sushi place with fresh fish. Great staff and sushi chefs. Oyster shooters delicious- a place where sitting at the sushi bar is a must do read more

Sushi King - Oyster shooters - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Review on delivery: I've been for a reasonably priced sushi place to order delivery from. My typical delivery order is hand rolls. I ordered a bunch of different ones and was very impressed. I've tried multiple places at a similar price range in the area for delivery and there was no place I thought was worth ordering from again until this one. I now need to go in person to try the actual nigiri and other sushi fresh at the restaurant. read more