This is a small little storefront that I never noticed before until yesterday! Who knew there was a cute little Japanese place in La Canada? Anyways, they have a good variety of bento, bowls, rolls, and noodles. I got the blue fin tuna sashimi bowl. Good size bowl and came with a side of soup and cabbage salad. The uni pasta is also very creamy and tasty. :) Pleasantly surprised and would come back to try different things. There is a small parking lot with free parking. read more

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My fiancée and I decided to try this place out when another sushi restaurant we tried going to was super packed on a Friday evening. It was complete empty here! There are a good amount of smaller tables but it seems like most people order to go. We shared the 24 piece nigiri set that comes with 3 rolls, miso soup, and salad. It was so much food we couldn't finish it all! The fish was fresh and the rolls were huge! We also ordered hot green tea that was very light and cozy. We would definitely come back when craving nigiri and simple but delicious rolls. read more

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One of my students gave the info on this place. Glad they did. It is a very small place with a few tables to sit if eating in. I think most of their business is take-out. They have a good selection from bento box meals to sushi. I went with the.miso black cod bento box. Besides the fish, it had rice, miso soup, pickled vegetables. The fish was very tasty. I would definitely go back to try another meal. read more

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Nice little restaurant in La Canada. Portions are decent. Price is good. Taste is good. Overall a good value. A solid 4 and I would recommend to others read more

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Two words - UNI PASTA. You're welcome! Service is super friendly and it's located in a quiet little spot. Love it! read more

Nice local spot in LC for sushi that has various sushi sets, bentos, and handrolls that are served in a casual atmosphere. Came here with a buddy to unwind and catch up over some sushi. Parking is a bit scarce as the lot is quite small, but you might be able to snag some street parking. Orders can be placed on a tablet near the cashier station. The vibe of the place seemed to be more catered towards take out orders. Still, there was an ample amount of seating and the place had a very local and relaxed vibe. The chefs were kind enough to accomodate my friend's avocado allergy and were able to put the avocado on the side for us. The fish itself was quite fresh and good quality. However, I think the shari (aka sushi rice) wasn't up to par as the rice broke up quite easily and didn't keep its form very well. Still, my friend and I were able to enjoy the meal and kind service. Worth a visit if you just want a quick and casual sushi lunch. But if you're looking for something a bit less casual, check out Haruka Sake & Sushi nearby. read more

I ordered the 8 pc sushi with 1 roll and everything was good considering I got it takeout. I would order it again for a quick and convenient bite! read more

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We got the spicy tuna roll, karaage bento box and udon. All were delicious. Got the udon flavor I was seeking. Spicy tuna was fresh.

I was looking for a quick sushi take out place to enjoy at home on Thursday evening after a long day at work; I jumped on Yelp and decided on trying out Sushi Nakata Express in La Cañada -- wow! The reviews are true: great food at a good price. The server on the phone and at the front was courteous and helpful. I got two of their sushi rolls and the salmon bowl and... delicious:) Next time I'll try the food at their space. It looks small but it's inviting and intimate. Thank you! read more

Came here for lunch with the family. Everything was delicious, the food came to our table incredibly quickly, and the staff were very welcoming. This is definitely a new regular spot for me! read more

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I went with a large group. Most of us, including myself, really liked it. A couple of people thought it was just okay. I've had great Sushi in Japan and Hawaii, so I can't give them 5 stars, but definitely better than most I have had in LA, since I don't do overpriced "Named" places. A very casual place, with a take-out like atmosphere. I guess if you want a more restaurant experience, they have two other Sushi Nakatas that aren't too far. read more

Placed an online order for the 24 pc sushi and 3 rolls combo when I had a craving for sushi. Got a notification in 20 minutes that my order was ready to be picked up. The sushi platter also comes with 3 miso soups and 3 salads. The platter comes with 3 pieces of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore, snapper, scallop, shrimp, and eel. My faves were the albacore with a dollop of grated ginger and the snapper with a little fresh wasabi and a squeeze of lemon. I'm not a fan of salmon so I wish there was an option to swap rolls but the spicy tuna roll was also very good. Usually spicy tuna rolls are made when tuna goes bad so you mask it by mixing with mayo and sriracha. However, there was hardly that sauce cover up, which I really liked. Next time I'll be back to try the eel and avocado rolls and they even have sea urchin sushi a la carte!!! read more

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Placed an online order for takeout. My food was ready when I arrived at the promised time, and the cashier dude on a Sunday was super friendly. The 24 piece combo was delicious, and the quality of fish was really good: definitely a step above other fast food sushi and competitive with, if not better than, many full service sushi restaurants. Even the miso soup was good, being flavorful but not too salty. We also had California rolls, spicy tuna rolls, spicy scallop rolls, and blue crab rolls, and all were good. My Asian parents and I were impressed. Would definitely come by again. read more

Yes! Delicious, quick, family friendly service, and affordable Japanese spot in LCF. Our friend recommended this place (another location will open on Honolulu Ave), and so happy we tried it. A wonderful family runs it, and they were so accommodating with knowing what kids need when eating sushi and udon. The rolls were all so fresh! We ordered a smattering of things - tempura udon, chicken karaage bento (my son loved the chicken), couple of basic rolls, and the 3 hand roll combo. Our dishes came with miso soup, and two of our dishes came with salad. I asked if they had natto despite it not being on the menu and that day they did! So nice of them to make it for me. The restaurant is bright and clean with a good amount of tables and a sushi bar. Yes, we love this place and will return! Thank you! read more

5/5 their bento boxes were amazing! You can tell everything is high quality ingredients will definitely come back again

If you like great sushi, you'll be disappointed here. But if you're not picky and need a quick stop, like people who eat prepackaged sushi from the market, you'll be happy here. read more

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Came here on an impromptu try. We figured it might be similar to the restaurant of the Same name sake. I would have to say it is a pretty run of the mill Japanese restaurant with a very simplified menu. Prices are pretty average and comparable to ones in the areas. The sushi combo weren't really combos it's just stacked combos. The staff was friendly. The atmosphere was very reminiscent of a pizza place for some reason but overall was clean and sizable, very express overall all, the food was ok. The sushi was average, what caught me off guard was the "bluefin special" didn't taste buttery or supple like blue fin. Looked really similar to regular tuna with some added knife marks to differentiate it from their regular tuna. I think it's ok if you want to try but I don't thjnk it stands out from the rest especially from my "bluefin" premium experience. read more

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I stopped here to pick up my phone order - a spicy tuna cut roll. It was done pretty quickly, they have parking right out front in that crazy parking lot. Service was good, 8 pieces per order. read more

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Adding this awesome place into our take-out dinner rotation! Food is so tasty and the sushi is so fresh and something about their rice just makes everything delicious and disappear. Service was awesome, food was ready before pick up time. Eat local! Support small businesses! read more

Had bento boxes to go and very pleased with the food! Good quality food and packaged really well for transit. Will definitely be going back again! read more

Ambiance: spartan but acceptable for a place that's got 'express' in its name Service: got takeout; told that order wouldn't be ready for 50 mins; got there on time and had to wait 15 more mins; not good for a place that's got 'express' in its name Food: very good for takeout; comparable to Sugarfish read more

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Delicious, I recommend this place, delicious food, incredible service :) Come, I recommend it. read more

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Love this place! The quality and price points are the best I've had in the area. Easy for takeout and a good chill vibe if eating in.

Love the environment. Cute little spot. Nice music and ambiance, they even put a Christmas tree. The chefs were very sweet and the lady taking my order was as well. Will come back when I try the food. read more

There are plenty of seats around, you sit wherever you want and order the food at front counter. The special sushi set are great deal. The sushi rice serves slightly warm which is good, instead of all cold. The place is clean and the staff is nice. Food came in quick. The set has Miso soup or salad to choose from. read more

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Food is so good here I especially love their karaage chicken plate. The service is quick and staff have always been friendly.

Amazing place. Unbelievable quality. Amazing service. All around phenomenal experience. I am so glad they opened up this location. read more

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Food was fresh and delicious. We had the Ramen, Miso Cod bento, and Chicken bento and salmon hand roll. Not fancy but clean and efficient. We have been back twice and will definitely go back . read more

This was my 5th time here but unfortunately I'm never coming again after this experience. We dined in and ordered 6 rolls plus the sushi of the day. The seaweed was chewy and old, full of tendons, and the roll was 90% rice LOL. I guess this what happens a year after a restaurant opens, quality has gone way down for the price they're charging. read more

Easily the best Japanese food in La Canada. I Tried Nakata in Monrovia and it was solid. The Express version tastes just as good. Menu is somewhat limited. But still great. It's primarily a to go type of restaurant. So don't mind the no frills interior. Can't wait for them to open Nakata in Montrose! read more

I really enjoyed my meal here. Got to enjoy some time with friends. Great service, good food. Clean and professional environment. read more

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I really trust the quality of the fish and rice from this store, and the service is always quick and pleasant.

This hidden gem in La Cañada, perhaps known to only locals, serves amazing flavor, freshness and delicacy in every bite. I thoroughly enjoyed my Friday night meal. Everything could have been for take out but decided to stay and it was so fresh, tasty and yummy. Everything about the rice was amazing. The freshness of sushi and sashimi was real, not rubbery or hard to bite. I really enjoyed the shrimp tempura and the Udon, very fresh tasty and gave me a spring in my step. Totally recommend this spot, for take out other dine in/lunch in. read more

This place is perfect for truly express and high quality sushi. Even though we arrived during peak dinner time on a Saturday and the chefs appeared to be working on several takeout orders at once, we probably waited only about 15 minutes total from when we placed our order until when we left with our takeout order. We were really impressed with how quickly they prepared our order and how securely they packaged it. They even included an extra salad for free and training chopsticks for our toddler. The sushi itself was all very good quality and we will definitely go back next time we are visiting this area. read more

Delicious, fresh food, nice portions, and good service. We will def be going back, they also seemed popular for takeout so will try that as well. read more

Sushi Nakata Express has the best customer service and sushi for a busy mom looking for healthy and practical oltions to feed a picky crowd. They satisfy all those demands and their sushi is fresh, **express** and reasonably priced! Highly recommended it! read more

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I love Sushi Nakata in Monrovia and have been many times, so I was excited to try this place. The food is the same great quality, and they do have tables to eat there, it's just a less formal, pay-and-order-first type of place. Definitely a great option to stop by for when you want a quick meal or takeout but still want some high quality food. I also appreciate that they have bentos all day, something I wish the Monrovia Sushi Nakata did. The guy taking orders was especially kind and helpful. read more

This location is very consistent with fresh fish and excellent service. One weekday afternoon, we walked by just as they were about to go on break between lunch and dinner service. They were so kind to come get us and offer to serve us. They always have daily specials and the chutoro with fresh wasabi is so darn delicious. Eight piece sushi is my usual. read more

So happy this sushi spot opened up in the neighborhood! I work across the street and drop in from time to time. Their sushi combination comes with 8 pieces of sushi, salad, miso soup and a choice of California or spicy tuna roll. I've ordered their salmon avocado roll and yellowtail carpaccio as well. Everything was fresh and tasted delicious! Their staff is very friendly and have always given a good experience. read more

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Friendly service. But not sure what the five star reviews are about.. I've tried this place 4-5 times in hopes of giving it a real shot, but I was let down each time. The sushi tastes fishy, and they charge an exorbitant amount for substitutions. The quality just isn't up to par. It would otherwise be a great convenient option for people on the go in La Canada! read more