kokoro is me and my bf's favorite spot in the area. we've been here over 5 times and it never disappoints ~ food: scallop nigiri: 100/10!!! they have the best scallop nigiri and i love that they top it off with yuzu for extra flavor. the most recent time, our server gave us a size of ponzu and told us to try and it went really well with the nigiri. will be ordering like this from now on hawaiian roll: 10/10 our go to roll. very refreshing from the cucumber wrap and the sauce goes well with it too lemon salmon roll: 10/10 another go to, doesn't miss chirashi: 9/10 not bad for the price, pretty decently sized fish and they're all fresh. wish there was a bit more variety though mango salmon roll: 10/10 YUM. love the salsa on top. mango could be more ripe but still delicious ~ service: friendly service, very quick to fill water and check up on you ~ ambiance: they recently changed the interior so now it has a more warm wooden ambiance ~ parking: plaza parking available, can get busy read more

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Great tasting food 9/10 Many options to choose from Service is fairly quick 9/10 The ambiance is chill 10/10 we didn't feel hurried. There were 2 of us who went in for lunch on a weekday- Tuesday and the place was almost empty. There is plenty of parking I would probably go back for lunch again read more

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Pros: Great ambience, great servers. Cons: Food is hit or miss & very pricey. Agedashi-dofu: this was supposed to come in a savory, soupy broth. dashi = broth. what we got was crispy tofu w a sweet sauce drizzled on it. I don't know what this was, maybe Chinese fusion. Salmon truffle: yup, it had truffle on it, and lots of oil. so oily, flavorless fish for $19.50. Shrimp fried rice in hot pot: DELISH!!! Chicken teri on hot plate: this was good too. Miso soup: horrible, reheated too many times & instant seaweed wasn't pre-soaked so came in clumps. (miso soup should only be brought to boiling 1x, after that just keep warm, no more re-boiling.) I'd try this place again but please fix your miso soup & maybe remove the Agedashi-dofu from your menu, it's totally wrong. read more

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My favorite thing here is the staff! They are so attentive, make conversation and overall are just super nice. The sushi is really good, you can tell its made fresh. read more

Sushi Kokoro - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Can't believe I haven't done a review of this place yet, but this is my favorite go-to sushi spot that never disappoints. It also helps that it is nearby where I live too, so whenever I am craving sushi, I come immediately here. All the fish served here is super fresh and top-notch quality. This isn't just some regular ol' sushi spot, they give you premium cuts of fish for a reasonable price. Everything was super fresh and delicate tasting. They also did a super major re-haul in their interior decoration and it made the ambience upscaled compared to what it was before. I really liked how it made me feel like I was in a sushi restaurant in Japan. Again, all the staff and servers are very kind and friendly. Overall, I have no complaints about this place. Will come back here anytime I am craving for sushi and don't want to drive super far! I super recommend this place. read more

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This place is a vibe. Love how they remodeled it to look and feel like you're not at a strip mall off Atlantic Blvd. My son and I came here in the late afternoon for a light meal. He got the hot stone curry and I got a caterpillar roll The curry was a bit too salty for what we prefer but it was still good portions and came with a salad and miso soup. The caterpillar roll was great. Quality ingredients and a great flavor combo to it. Will definitely be back again. read more

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This is the 3rd restaurant I've been to in this space. They opened not long ago and is eager to please. The food is pretty good and the owner came out to greet us. I think this place deserves a chance to get going in this tough scene. Support! read more

Sushi Kokoro - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Truffle star Roll - the wasabi is pretty strong, so not something I was able to really take. Salmon roll- love the portions here. Not too small Ambiance - classy and looks very nice. You don't have to be fancy, but I think this could be a cute spot for a date. Plenty of parking. read more

Sushi Kokoro - Salmon roll - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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I had a great experience at the newly opened Sushi Kokoro! The restaurant has a cozy Japanese atmosphere with beautiful wooden decor and a sushi bar. We really enjoyed the Sushi Ensemble and Black Truffle Salmon -- everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The Curry Tonkatsu and Tempura Udon were also delicious and comforting. Definitely a lovely spot for Japanese food, and I'd love to come back! read more

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The guest services were excellent. First greeted by the The bathrooms were very clean, but most importantly the food was delicious. Probably the best sushi I've ever had. I had green tea. That was very great, I had mine cold and my husband had his tea hot which he said was delicious. My teriyaki chicken was steaming and the white rice was delicious and had rice toppings on top. There's soy sauce was tasted homemade it was delicious. I was most impressed by the ambience great Japanese wall designs. The sushi chefs were amazing. It was like dinner and a show. read more

In the mood for some Japanese food, found this place in Monterey Park, located in a shopping center. Been here twice already, food is good and the customer service is excellent, thanks, Ashley and Axel! I love that I can order a sushi roll on soy paper. Looking forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu. read more

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We were missing out! Okay so my wife and I have always been scared to try sushi cause you know, it's raw. The only thing close to it we ever had was California rolls (though does that even count?) Anyway we were invited to eat here and we decided let's just give it a shot, finally, considering everyone appears to love sushi. So happy we finally did AND that we had a pleasant experience! Place looked super nice inside; it's on the smaller end but regardless felt roomy. Service was awesome, the staff was helpful and attentive. Now to the food! We let my cousin and his wife order for us. They knew our fear so they didn't go crazy. We shared the salmon roll, fried rice, a noodle I can't recall the name of and some appetizers. Everything had so much flavor! The salmon rolls were delicious. Oh and we tried fish eggs! Some honorable mentions include their avocado fries and yes we got California rolls too because we're fans. Also presentation was great, each dish came to us looking so neatly placed on the plate and honestly pretty - which I feel is expected for sushi. Can you imagine the plate coming to your table with the rolls just thrown on there all piled on top of each other, upside down, etc etc. So happy we gave sushi a try, finally. So happy we came to this restaurant - this place will definitely be our go-to! I predict coming here often. Thank you Sushi Kokoro! read more

Good sushi, late night specials for beer and great service! The ambience is great, little private nooks for wall seating.

I've been to Kokoro many times but let me tell you they remodeled in January and the place looks entirely different. It's always been good but now they really stepped up their game. The ambience has improved tremendously and everything is so cute with a full sushi bar. They also have a greatly expanded menu and are offering many items that you won't find elsewhere. One of those that I tried is the castle tower. This is composed of 3 fired wonton wrappers each topped with blue crab, avocado slices and a little bit of red onion. Presentation is very nice and the blue crab was a generous helping. Honestly, everything was really good and I cannot wait to go back. read more

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Found such a cute gem in the East Los area- who knew sushi would be so great here?! My mom and I were in the area and in the search for a dinner spot, I stumbled across this place in a quick google search and decided to give it a try since we were starving. Located in a busy shopping center but it was no problem to find a parking spot. Entering the restaurant we were surprised at the beautiful interior decor and the immediate welcome from the staff (such a nice uniform). We were seated right away and got to order our drinks as we browsed the menu further. We decided to share a couple options to try multiple things off the menu. I am glad we did because everything was amazing! read more

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great location and great service from the staff. very friendly and attentive and ready for anything. great selection and mood inside as it seemed relaxing with the dim light. food was good except I feel like the chirashi bowl and the toro missed the mark. bit steep here so bring your wallet. read more

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Came here on a Wednesday evening with my sister to grab some dinner. They had a wide selection of sushi rolls and combos. We were indecisive but ended with the bento box 3 items which included a side of miso soup and also choices or sides/meats/sushi rolls. The service was also top tier here as they were fast and very nice as well. Interior was very new and recently remodeled. Modern and clean. Great food and experience and it's close by to me so I'll definitely be back! read more

Sushi Kokoro - 3 ITEM BENTO (DINNER) - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Came here for dinner for the first time and got the 3 item bento dinner value menu (I chose the pork cutlet, fried white fish, and sesame chicken). Value wise it is definately very value priced. It seem like their lunch also has a good bento value as well. Parking is massive since it's part of a shopping plaza, though the restaurant itself seems a bit out of place and can easily be missed when you're driving by. They do have a really wide selection of rolls. The other person in my group got the spider roll and truly enjoy it. However, it was disappointing that there wasn't much variety for non-fried food in the bento combinations. A good bento box should be a balanced meal, but pretty much my whole meal felt fried. Also, the place doesn't fully represent a traditional Japanese aesthetic, it feels alot more like a Korean twist on sushi. Overall, great for the wallet and good rolls, but just okay on the balance of the bento meal. read more

Sushi Kokoro - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Andrew, our server was amazing! Keep the vibes there. Definitely recommend this place 10/10. When you arrive ask for Andrew! read more

Sushi Kokoro - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Really enjoyed this sushi spot! The fish was fresh, the sushi was nicely made, and the sashimi platter was generous. The $30 sushi set is a great deal for the quality you get. The black truffle unagi was also delicious! The restaurant has a nice, cozy atmosphere, and the chef making sushi at the bar is a nice touch. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Monterey Park! read more

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They added wasabi in every piece of our salmon sushi. It was hidden under the salmon. The meal was for my 6 year old and she immediately spit it out. Not sure why it was added since we didn't ask for it. read more

Sushi Kokoro - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I called to place an order around 2 pm today. Well after lunch hour. Person who answered the phone just said "please hold" . I waited for over 10 minutes until I finally got tired of waiting and hung up. I called back and same person pretended to be the manager but no restaurant manager would just leave a customer order hanging like that so I don't think so. I Hope the real manager sees this and investigates. The fact is that either dine in or order out, this place is always a mess. Slow waiters, or even few waiters for multiple tables, slow food prep, unorganized management and operation of dining area overall is always chaos like its everyone's first day. Little did I know same experience calling in a simple order for a California roll! Seriously? Monterey Park's Kaiba Sushi who is their competition just down Atlantic has always been very well organized even when super busy. Staff is friendly and doesn't make excuses for having too many people and not enough staff. I will not be supporting Sushi Kokoro again. read more

Sushi Kokoro - Waited over 10 minutes on hold just to place an order for a simple California role. Person who answered never came back. - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Came here after the Dodgers game with my cousin around 10 pm. They close at 11 pm which is a little later than most sushi spots! I was very impressed how fresh the sashimi we ordered as well as the rolls were delicious. Service was great and had a lot of enthusiasm be energy especially when they're about to close so bravo to them. Last call was properly addressed so we appreciate that as well. The restaurant is clean with a touch of wood aesthetic which makes the place come all together. I really like this sushi spot and will be back the next time I'm in Monterey Park! read more

Sushi Kokoro - SASHIMI ENSEMBLE - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Had a great time, Andrew made sure we were taken care of. I got the sashimi salad and it was good. read more

Sushi Kokoro - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I visited this spot once when it first opened. A couple of years later and I came by with my family for dinner. I was very impressed. The dining area has been upgraded and the set up a very nice, comfortable and cozy ambiance. The food was great from the rolls, to the bento combos, everything was delicious. The staff was great too, our server Ashley did an awesome job of taking care of us. My kids told me this is now their favorite local sushi spot. We will be coming back. read more

Good quality sushi for an affordable price. Really enjoyed my experience at Kokoro Sushi! The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. read more

First of all, the service was probably one of the best I've seen in a long time at a restaurant. The servers were frequently checking our table for trash and empty plates or cups. They did not rush us with bringing the check. Once it started getting busy they brought it but there was quite some time before that. We had the samurai roll and golden crunch roll and two pieces of salmon and edamame. The rolls were delicious! The samurai roll had a good flavor to it. I would come here again with the same friend as we meet up after work lol. Oh and the music they had playing was amazing! I couldn't stop dancing in my seat. The staff greeted us so enthusiastically. I wish them well! read more

Sushi Kokoro - Top: samurai roll, bottom: golden crunch roll - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Food was great. The service was not to good. I'm not sure if they were busy but our server never checked on us and he kept on forgetting our complete order. read more

Food was fresh and delicious. The bento box plenty but of course we needed to try some rolls. Service was great!! They worked together and made sure we were taken care of. The place was clean and comfortable. read more

Finally dined in at Kokoro. My previous experiences here was take out which was average. But my wife had dined in a few times and she raved about it. We came here on a weekday lunch and it was not crowded at all. We came with our toddler and to my surprise ALL the highchair seatbelts were broken. I recommend them fixing them... Anyway, we ordered a chirashi and I got a bento combo. We got the udon for our son. The udon came first and it came sprinkled with chili powder. I specifically told the waitress the udon was for our son and that the menu never said it was spicy. Anyway, they remade it for him. My bento was pretty average but the chirashi bowl was great. Overall, definitely better experience food-wise dinning in. However, the service was mediocre at best as the waitress was a bit awkward and just lacked friendliness. read more

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Came in with a group of 6 and was immediately seated. Karina was our host, waitress, cashier and everything in between and was very friendly!Hope she gets paid for all 3 positions! The food we ordered came quickly and the food was great. We had a great time, and the food was good for the price, service from Karina and Samantha were top notch! read more

Sushi Kokoro - Sushi that comes with the Chicken Katsu Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

The sushi was amazing. It always tastes fresh and delicious. Their service is always incredible and friendly. Both Miguel and Mikey always go above and beyond and they always make use feel welcome. The ambiance is great as well especially some of the wall decor. 100/10 would eat there again PS: even if you are not a fan of sushi, they have a wide selection of Japanese cuisine on the menu too! read more

Sushi Kokoro - FRESHWATER EEL SUSHI SALMON SUSHI MACKEREL SUSHI - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Sushi is always excellent and many options to choose from...great customer service and ambiance! read more

Sushi Kokoro - Sushi Ensemble - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Second time here because this place was just that delicious we had to come back. I got their pork bento box first time but this time I got their beef bento box. Their bento boxes are amazingly portioned, with sushi and sashimi served first and the bento box comes after packed with a variety of foods. I got the beef plate the second time and I liked it more than the pork. It's sweet and savory, highly recommend! The chicken katsu is also pretty good, not too dry and very crispy. The service has always been very prompt and helpful, with lots of parking in the shared plaza parking. Overall great experience and would highly recommend! read more

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Staff were really friendly. I had plans with my friend at 10 at ucla but I didn't realize it was already 8:45 when I got there. I expected to be late but the food came out so fast, I made it on time!! read more

Sushi Kokoro - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

What a pleasant surprise for lunch inside the Prado Center plaza. Welcoming staff, pleasant atmosphere, did not leave disappointed. Stopped by for lunch and tried the garlic edamame green beans, iced green tea, and the roll sampler. The roll sampler came with a small salad and a miso soup (love!)!! So glad I found this local spot and I'm looking forward to trying more of their rolls. Thank you Sushi Kokoro read more

Sushi Kokoro - SPICY GARLIC GREEN BEAN ROLL SAMPLER - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

The fish was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Every bite tasted high quality, and the variety on the menu was impressive. I ordered the blue crab, black truffle salmon sashimi harmony and the sushi harmony. It actually ended being quite a bit of food more than I could finish. They also welcome you with a side of salad and miso soup when you sit . The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a great atmosphere. It's honestly a cute Japanese restaurant for a date night. If you're looking for fresh sushi and excellent service, I highly recommend Sashimi. I'll definitely be coming back! 5 out of 5 for me! read more

Sushi Kokoro - That was a not even a quarter of the food I ordered lol! - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Huge selection, excellent service, 10/10 atmosphere. Huge plus = 50% ALL alcohol happy hour. Hidden gem for sure.

This place is great. Booths are comfortable, ambience is great and the staff are respectful and professional. I ordered the Sashimi Harmony and a Udon with shrimp and Veggie Tempura. read more

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It's a cozy, small sushi restaurant, but the menu has deceiving portions. Based on the images of the menu, the prices do not justify what you're actually getting. I will not come back again here to be disappointed. Their fish looks colorless and non-vibrant depending on what you want it might work out for the next customer, but not for me.I'm it was so disgusted by the colors of my rainbow roll. Did not look appetizing. read more