***for some reason it says my review was posted recently but this is from many years ago. Current omakase price is $85/person. --------------------------------------------- Found new restaurant in Torrance that's delicious and reasonable +located in the same plaza as 85 degrees and mo-mo- paradise. Plenty of parking spots are available but hard to find a spot during dinner time since it's a pretty popular plaza. +bomb sushi restaurant in Torrance for such a great price! 10 piece omakase set with lychee sorbet for $38! The sushi ingredient is super fresh and I wasn't sure if 10 piece set would be enough but surprisingly I left the restaurant feeling super content and happy :) my highlight of the omakase set was uni on squid, uni, and fatty tuna but literally every piece was so good! +my friends brought me here and made a reservation so we could sit in front of Yasu-San. He took a good care of us throughout the night and drank with us when we bought him beer. A++ for his service! Super great guy :) +Nozomi's customers were mostly Japanese ppl when we went last night, which says something about the quality of the food there. Native approved!! +Nozomi also offers other dishes like yakitori. Can't wait to go back to drink and eat with Yasu read more

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Great Omakase! Formalities first: Be aware that they require a minimum spend of $80pp, even if you're not getting the omakase. It just so happens that their 10pc sushi and tuna roll omakase is $80, however, so you may as well get that -- it's worth every penny! The bluefin tuna is honestly the best I have had outside Japan; I believe they import all of their fish from there, and the tuna was especially good. The uni was also soooo creamy. While not part of the omakase meal, I had to try my fave hamachi just to see, and that was amazing too. This place honestly exceeded my expectations, and the quality of the fish was worth the price. They also had a great sake selection! Definitely going back! read more

Sushi Nozomi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

Quality of sushi is good, but nothing exceptional. I usually gauge a sushi spot by their amaebi, and here it was pretty average -- I'm not sure if they have live shrimp on hand during all visits, but I believe I received frozen ones most of the times I've visited. Service was also fairly standard; nothing particularly memorable in either direction. I do enjoy coming here, but it can be a bit of a hassle without a reservation since they enforce a spending minimum for walk-ins (if there is no space at the regular tables.) Overall, both the service and food land just slightly above average. read more

Sushi Nozomi is the closest you'll get to eating sushi from Japan. Their fish is so fresh and they do not skimp on portions. They serve a lot more variety compared to some of the other sushi places I've been to. I personally loved their negi yellowtail The inside has traditional tatami seating and regular tables and chairs which is a super cool cultural touch in my opinion. The staff seem to all be japanese and they are all super friendly. Next time you're craving sushi head over to Sushi Nozomi ! read more

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Came here with my manager to catch up with each other. Luckily I was able to call and make reservations a few days ahead. The restaurant was busy, but we were seated immediately after arriving. Since this was a work lunch, we both had a glass of water to go with our meals. I told my manager what items i liked and ended up ordering the same chicken teriyaki and sushi combination. I wanted for him to try the natto cut roll and I was pleasantly surprised that he liked it. Another wonderful lunch here at Sushi Nozomi. read more

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A very small, cozy sushi spot that was able to accommodate us at a table without a reservation. The dishes are definitely expensive and the rolls are veryyy small. However, the fish is very high quality! The tuna bowl was delicious(!!!) had very large portions of tuna, so it was worth the $30. I would come back for the bowls and the quiet atmosphere. read more

Sushi Nozomi - yellowfish sushi, fatty tuna scallion roll, tuna bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

We love sushi Nozomi! They have wonderful service, great quality sushi/sashimi and a menu filled with amazing dishes! We have sat at the tables and also their tatami rooms. Either way, the staff are always super attentive and friendly! Yoshie San is hilarious and always takes excellent care of her tables! Highly recommend Sushi Nozomi! read more

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We seated in semi-private room. Service was excellent, server gave us good recommendations. Food varieties were great, we started from assorted sashimi, very fresh fishes. Then we ordered bunch of vegetables dishes, 5A rank Wagyu steak then we finished with different sushi rolls. Perfect night. read more

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The food here is really good - quality of the sushi is outstanding. We were the only non-Japanese customers here, which makes it feel even more legit lol. We got the chicken and beef teriyaki for the kids, which they liked. It came in the bento box. Sushi for the adults and it was great. We ordered the usual amount and I was so shocked at the price. It was 450! For lunch. For two adults and two kids. We didn't go overboard with the food, but wow, that is pricey. While we loved the quality of the food, the price point is just way too high to justify us coming back. read more

I really love this authentic Japanese restaurant. The food is high quality, the sake is excellent, and the service is outstanding. Their daily specials are always a highlight for me. read more

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Food 4 - Great sushi, no complaints at all. Beautiful presentation and well put together meal. Service 2 - Good service but nothing special. I just finished a basketball game and they didn't really want me sitting at the sushi bar as they reminded me there was a minimum spend to sit there even though it was empty. I ended up ordering the Chirashi which definitely cleared their minimum dollar amount. They also forgot to ask me if I wanted anything to drink, perhaps they thought I couldn't afford it or they were in a rush because it was late. Either way, not the great service that expect from sushi restaurants of this price level. Ambiance 3 - Restaurant is very dark. Not my preference for a sushi restaurant, but they did have a few of the rooms where parties were sitting on the floor mats with their shoes off, so if you are into that, this a place you can smell your coworkers feet while eating raw fish. Nobody wanted to smell my feet after a basketball game. read more

Sushi Nozomi - Chirashi bowl is a double decker box. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

Sushi Nozomi serves fresh, excellent, high quality food. Staff provided friendly, professional service, and a detailed overview of the daily specials. Soft lighting provides a nice vibe, though the tables are somewhat close to each other. Overall, Sushi Nozomi succeeds in providing a very comfortable environment to enjoy delicious, authentic Japanese dishes. read more

One of my favorite sushi bar in the SouthBay. Many great sushi places lately in So Cal but quality and chef's ability to make everything taste better is top notch at Nozomi. Price point is around $80 per person without drinks. Price will easily climb if you enjoy high end sake with your sushi. Overall a predictable price point. Honest place with great people working daily. read more

Great place to come for sushi in Torrance. I came by on a weekday lunch and there was no wait for a party of 4. The lunch set comes with salad as well as miso soup. There's around 10-12 tables inside the restaurant so it's not the biggest but a cozy size with a number of seats at the bar as well. The fish tastes really fresh in the sashimi set and I really enjoyed the tuna and salmon. I'm usually not the biggest fan of octopus sashimi but the octopus here was not bad and not overly chewy. The sashimi set is a great light lunch to have and the miso soup and salad are a good pairing with the fish. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back here when I'm in Torrance. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant. My family eat here all of the time. The fish is fresh, and the staff are so nice. We always get the private dining room and it's such a relaxed experience, even with a four-year-old. The sushi is incredible, but there are so many other things on the menu that are worth trying too. Love this place so much! read more

It's been a while since I've had the chance to enjoy a high quality sushi lunch and I'm glad Nozomi still holds to their standards from years ago. I got the $80 omakase lunch special that came with miso soup, garden salad, seaweed & cucumber salad, edamame, 10 pcs of nigiri, and 1 bluefin hand roll. I also added a live shrimp nigiri as well as some sake and beer. I'm telling you, this place transports your taste buds to an authentic experience. Service is impeccable and the ambiance really gives you that hidden gem feel. A must try for true sushi lovers read more

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Last minute dinner date and needed to find a Japanese sushi restaurant closeby in Torrance that opened past 8pm and found this place through Google Maps. Called them at lunchtime for a reservation which i got and they said that last food orders was 845pm so that was perfect. Couldnt get the sushi bar but table seating was perfect and intimate. Our server was friendly and we ordered right away. Prices were a little on the high side but its a dinner date so live a little Ordered a couple small appetizers and the Sushi Dinner deluxe for myself and the Sushi Omakase for my date that featured speciality fish of the day (chefs choice). Everything was fresh and high quality, delicious and authentic. Stayed still closing time and didnt feel rushed at all.....Thank you for such a nice memorable dinner for the both of us. Would recommend if in the area. 5 stars read more

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This was a last minute dinner find this evening. We did not have a reservation but they were able to seat us at the bar pretty quickly. A friend and I each ordered the Omakase (10 pcs of sushi, a roll and miso soup each), 2 beers and mineral waters each. The total was $225 before tip. The fish was so fresh and the service was great so it was worth every penny. It's definitely worth another trip back! read more

We haven't been here in a while but we definitely will make sure we come more often. We used to be regulars, but even now the amazing servers still remember our go to faves. The bluefin bone is a must try. It sells quickly so you need to reserve it. First you scrape off some (not all) of the sashimi. Then, it gets cooked and you get the best fish jerky-type experience. Finally, the bones are cut and you slurp down the delish marrow. The sushi selection is always great and it isn't uncommon to see a new one you have never tried before. We met the owner also awhile back and he is a great gentleman. In an area where you have a lot of amazing sushi options, this one rises to the top! read more

To start, this was our second choice for the night because our first choice had a loooong line. But man what a good choice! This was a small, cozy place and staff was great, friendly and very accommodating. Sushi was very fresh and the cuts were quite nice. the only disappointing thing was the nigiri sushi was priced per 1 piece, which I have notices a lot of sushi restaurants are starting to go this way. But over all it was a good dining experience. read more

Sushi is good, grilled fish, agedashi tofu, tempura, chirashi, sunomono all good. A taste of Japan outside of Japan. Highly recommended.

Food is so fresh, service staff is great, ambiance option to sit in a traditional dining area. Highly recommended.

Super nice servers but the sushi quality is lacking. We got a lunch sushi set and a chirasi set. Both were about $30 which included a miso soup but the fish quality was subpar and disappointing. Cannot recommend. read more

Came on a storming Sunday evening and was immediately sat down and menu explained to us. They still have a QR code menu but a physical menu of the specials Pleasantly surprised to see how many people were in the restaurant and dining during a storm! They also had smaller rooms that seat larger parties and themed like in Japan Price : $80 for 10 piece nigiri and negi-toro roll which is solid for the area All the pieces of fish were sooo fresh, we devoured our meal in 10 minutes when it came out. The star of the show was the uni nigiri piece. The quality was sooo good and buttery, not briney like some uni I've had. The amount of uni was also very generous. I even converted my sister who is not a fan of uni but thought the taste was superb read more

Sushi Nozomi - Omakase - 10 piece - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

Thursday, 1pm. About 3 days ago. Surprisingly, less than half full. Met a friend for lunch. I ordered a lunch combo. For the price, it seemed like it was not very much food. Almost like a child's plate. I have been going to this restaurant for a very long time (possibly 15 years or more) and it used to be one of my favorites in the South Bay. Now it seems like a lot has changed. Perhaps it is under new ownership. Service wasn't bad but it was minimal for the amount of tip you include at 18% or more. In addition, their calculation for tip is based on the total amount including tax. Technically, the tip should be calculated on the food only, before adding the tax. When restaurants do this, they are taking advantage of the customer as they don't expect the customer to notice. If they are calculating the tip including the tax portion, I hope they are giving a tip to the IRS. Maybe they will be audited one day and they will have to pay more taxes. I think it would be difficult for me to return to this restaurant after this experience. Maybe this explains why the restaurant was less than half full. read more

Came for dinner with some friends, ended up ordering a few dishes and rolls for our group of 6 to share. We all agreed the uni udon was the best dish -- decent pieces of uni, lots of roe, sauce was super decadent and they give you a bowl of rice to eat with the sauce after you finish the udon. We also got the sashimi dinner for 4 ppl to share, but was disappointed in the seafood cuts we got, probably better to just order what you want to eat. Rolls were fine, as expected. Restaurant is small but service is fast and efficient. They take reservations by phone. Parking is free and easy in large parking lot. read more

Sushi Nozomi - Uni udon...our fav part of the meal - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

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Food was amazing and their service is phenomenal! All crews are Japanese and you will experience real Japanese vibe there read more

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My new favorite sushi restaurant. It's a cozy little place, but they have private rooms for hosting your parties. Make a reservation to avoid any waiting. Our servers, Toshi and Elissa, took good care of us all night. We indulged in my go-to dishes like Uni and Ankimo; they even have meat skewers, softshell crab, and more. Plus, they offer sake, beer, wine, and other fun cocktails. I couldn't find Highball on the menu, but they whipped one up for me - now that's what I call service! The Uni was so fresh and had the perfect touch of sweetness, so naturally, we had to order more. The Ankimo was served in a bowl and felt like a main course. I won't sugarcoat it--the prices are on the higher side--our bill came to nearly $300 for the two of us. But let me tell you, it was totally worth every penny! One more thing to note: the kitchen closes early at 8:45 p.m. every day, and plenty of parking spaces are available. read more

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Freshest Fish!!! Classic South Bay Japanese Sushi!!!! My Party Spot!!!! Best Lunch & Dinner!!!! Best Service ever!!!! read more

It's been years since I've been back here, and previously, I didn't have much to say about this restaurant. However, this time around, I can say otherwise. I was going to come here for the omakase at lunch for my friend's birthday, but due to her baby being sick, we opted for takeout, which I never like to do for omakase especially. The staff was super kind about the last min reservation cancellation, and told us the takeout would be ready in 20 min. Now the food. The omakase came with miso soup, 10 sushi pieces (including ikura and uni), and a negi-toro cut roll. The takeout presentation was beautiful (see pic). Each piece was fresh and delicious, with the fish to rice ratio being ideal. I want to come back and try dining at the restaurant on my next visit. read more

Sushi Nozomi - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

Clients chose this restaurant and it did not disappoint! The sushi was so delicious and fresh, we ordered another round of their specials and every one was just as good as the next. Would definitely recommend. It gets busy around 6pm so reservations are highly recommended read more

Good food and good service. Consistent. Always felt welcomed. Steve is always helpful with suggestions. read more

Excellent lunch. Had the chirashi bowl great assortment. One of the best in the southbay. read more

Sushi Nozomi - Best Chirashi bowl in the South Bay. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

After moving to Torrance for several years and trying 100 Japanese restaurants in the area, I finally came here - I must admit this is my favorite Japanese restaurant in the area. The service is amazing. They even have a private booth that has traditional Japanese seating with a minimum spending (I think it was around $200). And spending this mischief at Nozomi is worth every penny. They offer a lot of dishes not offered in other places, like Carpaccio, which is like Ceviche, but instead of sour and refreshing, it's fragrant herbs, rich sesame oil, and slightly baked and tender. Carpaccio is also perfect for pairing with white wine. Their house white wine was perfect. Other noteworthy things: - when you order uni pasta, they add rice after so soak up the rich creamy uni sauce. - the uni egg tart is cheaper than other places, AND they provide more uni - they have a HUGE selection of sashimi / fish selection that you do not see in other restaurants Service 10/10 Food taste 10/10 Food portion 12/10 Food selection 12/10 I would rate 6 stars if I can. read more

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Great spot for lunch! My go-to order here is the chirashi bowl. The best chirashi in the area! Quality of fish is good, sushi rice is well-balanced, and sashimi is thick cut. The portion looks small but it was perfect. The restaurant is clean and servers are very friendly. Recently dined in for dinner and had a great experience. However, I was a bit bummed that they don't offer the regular chirashi for dinner (only premium). We ordered the large sashimi platter, a la carte sushi, uni cream udon, and tempura udon. I usually don't like creamy dishes but the uni udon was just perfect and had a good amount of uni inside. I will say that the prices are quite steep here so the lunch chirashi is my preference for quality and price. ** They stop accepting togo orders during dinner service if the restaurant is busy so plan early! read more

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My wife and I have always done sushi for our birthdays and anniversary. Sure, it kinda got off track with the pandemic and the kids being born, but that's been our goal. Our go-to used to be K-Zo in Culver City where the great Keizo Ishida would sling scallops three ways in an omakase course which included a variety of uncommon items like nodoguro (black throat), kurage (jellyfish), and ankimo (monkfish liver). Keizo put up his headband and took to Insta like all the great itamae seem to, so we were left without a place to go. We found Sushi Nozomi. About twice as far from our house, but we were intrigued by some things we heard about the uni (sea urchin). We sat at the sushi bar and rejected omakase in favor of working our way down the whole menu. Along with the aforementioned items, hamachi toro (yellowtail tuna belly), maguro toro (blue fin tuna belly), kanpachi (amberjack), aji (Spanish mackerel), kohada (shad), kani (snow crab), anago & unagi (fresh & salt water eel), tamago (sushi omelette) & ikura (salmon roe) with everything washed down by a Hakkaisan which hit the spot. We sat with one of the associated itamae. First to see how they each worked, but most importantly, so that we had a clear view behind the glass of the long part of the counter and we could delight in the preparation of everything. The uni was spectacular. The best that we've had since visiting Yasuda's sushi bar in Tokyo a decade ago. Uni can be extremely divisive and a lot of that is based on where and when you happen to order it. This is my new standard. If you don't like uni, try it here. If you still don't like it, then you will never like it. The kurage was in slightly thicker slices which lent a pleasant sort of crunch. It came with two different sauces. A sort of mustard base that I've never had before and a ponzu. I preferred the ponzu, but we ate most of the kurage without anything. I have heard that tamago -- while it's never anyone's favorite dish -- is an excellent indicator of how good a sushi place is. The tamago here was well blended structurally, formed into a thicker slice (which provided a pleasant texture), in perfect proportion with the rice (egg overhanging significantly on both ends), and that delicate sweetness. They passed that test very nicely. I have also used gari -- the ginger -- as another indicator. The gari was milder than in some places. Excellent as a palate cleanser between meals and delicious on its own. I was impressed by how lightly wasabi was used. I will always try a few pieces before asking itamae to go lighter on wasabi. Wasabi is often used to mask the taste of the fish if it isn't absolutely fresh. I find that I'm sensitive to it and it makes it harder for me to enjoy the taste that I go to a sushi bar for. I never had to ask. The service is traditional. As with anywhere, you order sushi and sashimi from the itamae and you order everything else from the waitresses. Tea was promptly refilled without us having to ask for it. We were not rushed through the experience. Everything was well paced for a two hour meal which ran until closing time. For comparison with K-Zo, we felt that the uni was better and everything else was on par or slightly better. We will certainly return. Normally, March -- for my wife's birthday -- would be the plan, but we have a trip to Japan planned which we are saving for, so it may end up being later in the year. read more

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The sushi was very good but the experience was TERRIBLE. We arrived for lunch at 1:30 and were told that they close at 2 pm and last call for the kitchen was at 1:40. We ordered quickly. They made us feel unwelcome from the beginning, no table setup and they were in a rush to leave on time (We weren't the only people in the restaurant either). They brought our check at 2, as they wanted to close the register. At 2:10 and while sipping our tea, they cleared our table and TURNED THE LIGHTS OFF. I've worked in restaurants and customer service and never has any restaurant turned the lights off on well paying customers. Honestly, it was humiliating. I'll never return, and recommend that anyone else considering a sushi meal take thier money elsewhere. read more

LA is full of sushi spots and very good ones at that. I came here on a recommendation from close friends. We opted for the sushi omakase. I've had my fair share of omakase ranging from the lower end to the higher end. I can truthfully say that for the price point, Nozomi does it extremely well. It was $80 per person (not counting alcohol). The fish was great quality. Each piece was rather generous in size. You could tell the distinct flavors between each fish. Service was excellent. I would come back here. read more

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The quality of fish offered and presentation way too low for the price charged. Fish pieces are good size BUT quality and cuts are not sushi appropriate. read more

Hands down some of the best sashimi I have ever had! & The sake selection is next level. The owner Mark is an amazing guy. Ask him how he does it and you'll be happy you went there. Enjoy! read more