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    Sushi Sasabune express

    3.9 (147 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Salmon Sushi Lunch
    Ethan N.

    Small hidden spot but some of the best sushi Ive had in LA that wont break the bank! We got the sushi lunch set id rec that

    Take out Salmon Sushi Lunch

    Incredibly fresh, tasty sushi! I'm originally from Japan, and for me Sasabune Express is very very authentic. They were affected by the fires so re-opened at Colony in Santa Monica - a super convenient location for anyone on the west side. I got take out and it was excellent!

    Party of Three
    Liora P.

    Sasabune in Pacific Palisades is a tiny but excellent sushi restaurant steps from Caruso's Palisades Village and just off Sunset on Monument. Far better than its rival Pearl Dragon on Sunset and as good as nearby Blue Ribbon, but more authentic. Blue Ribbon feels like a more luxury, bespoke experience. Sasabune is warmer and more intimate. The dining room is quite small, with only five tables and I believe six seats at the sushi bar. When we dined there Friday at 6pm, all the tables were reserved, we found a space at the sushi bar and the host was turning people away. The restaurant quickly filled up with mostly children under the age of eight last night, which I think was slightly unusual, and certainly ended the spa-like serenity of dining in a small, intimate restaurant on a cold January night. That being said, the service was excellent. The host, waitress and sushi chefs were attentive and kind. I ordered a green salad, miso soup, several piece of salmon nigiri and several slices of yellowtail sashimi. The fresh hot green tea I ordered was excellent. My son ordered the "Party of Three" which comes with ten pieces of mixed sushi, three rolls and soup or salad. I prefer the cut sushi or sashimi to the rolls, but all were excellent. My son, not a salad eater, enjoyed the pieces of salad I allowed him to steal from me. The dressing is delicious. And we would have both ordered second bowls of miso soup, but were trying not to be (too) gluttonous. The restaurant is so small that bathroom facilities are shared with other retail tenants of the shopping center. You have to exit the restaurant to use the bathroom. I always ask politely to wash my hands at the small sink near the entrance, and they have always honored that wish. I think (at least I hope) that that is the norm there and that I am not their most chutzpahdik and imposing customer. The room is appointed with light woods and light colors, plants, soothing music. A great experience. (And far better ambience, in my opinion, that Sasabune on Wilshire in Brentwood).

    Jeff K.

    Quality fish and excellent service. What more could you want? The nigiri was amazing. The sashimi just as good. What really stood out was the quality of the cut rolls. I focus mainly on nigiri and sashimi, but could eat the two all night towards several hundred dollars worth. I order cut rolls with little expectation except to fill the void. The usual. Spicy Tuna, California and Toro. The quality was exceptional not only in nigiri and sashimi but rolls as well! I was impressed and will definitely recommend to others. This is definitely worth the drive when I'm in the area to avoid the beat down experience at Noma. I will be back!!!!

    Albacore sashimi appetizer is delicious
    Mad O.

    Came here in a Friday and this place is always so consistent and delicious and service with a smile so if you can't eat here, my recommendation is do it to go because this place is absolutely the best real deal sushi in Pacific Palisades and not disco sushi with a bunch of crappy sauces so keep up the good work and I will be back again, so thank you and Arigato

    Elisa G.

    Sasabune is a great sushi bar and the express location doesn't do justice to the famous sushi restaurant that started on Sawtelle probably in the '70's. I went there in 1996 and they had very strict rules!! No take out Minimum 4 orders Everything raw!! Boy have they changed!!! Tonight we ordered to go from the Pacific Palisades location. We had Miso soup which was mediocre Spicy tuna on cooked/fried rice cakes-eeehhh Salmon roll that was supposed to be salmon skin with gobo and bonito flakes. Instead I got raw salmon w/ rice Nigiri Albacore Salmon Salmon belly Yellowtail Maguro $70 plus tip Not a good experience and we are very disappointed in the quality and presentation. The chef needs to come back and supervise!!

    Albacore
    Mallika S.

    I was so excited to try this place and support a business during covid. We ordered 5 rolls (salmon, shrimp tempura, yellowtail, albacore and a baked salmon). The staff were really nice and the restaurant was clean and the pick up system was efficient. The food however was extremely low quality. The shrimp tempura and salmon were okay but the baked salmon, albacore and yellowtail were bad. The yellowtail tasted like chlorine and none of these looked appetizing. We tried to stomach a few bites and could not make it. I hope it was just a bad night because businesses should succeed during this time but it was pretty bad.

    Yellowtail Belly Sushi

    One of my favorite sushi spots in LA. Consistently great fish, friendly enough staff, never been disappointed. Pro tip- bring a bottle of Sake or some beer as they don't have a liquor license. Sitting at sushi bar is my fav.

    Combo B with side of green tea.
    Aaron S.

    Simple menu. Good quality fish. Small, cozy place. The manager (who I think is actually the owner) is friendly. Tonight he was by himself having to serve everyone and managed it very well. I got Combo B and it was great.

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    1 year ago

    The best sushi in LA. We are palisades residents and we are so happy to have Sushi Sasabune express back. 10/10

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    So underrated! The best sushi on the west side. Try the blue crab hand roll or lobster roll.

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    Excellent sushi!!! Well worth the price. The Sasabune combo was delicious as was combo A.

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