SushiSamba was one of those dinners I'm still thinking about days later. We had a 7pm reservation but got there early to catch the sunset, and I'm so glad we did especially for cocktails. The outdoor patio is unreal--open views on both sides, the sky changing colors, and that warm orange glow throughout the space. The weather was perfect so the roof stayed open all night, which made it even better (there's a retractable roof and optional blankets). The whole place just has an effortlessly cool, slightly sexy vibe. The food completely lived up to it. Everything felt really intentional and hand crafted. Favorites to start: * Tempura green beans (so addictive) * Edamame * Crispy yellowtail taquitos The SALMON SEVICHE was the standout for me--I've honestly never had anything like it and I've been craving it ever since. Other must orders: * Sea Bass Anticuchos (the Peruvian corn that comes with it is unreal) * Kari Kari * Tomahawk * Sashimi tasting bowl (literally melts in your mouth) *Sushi Honey butter toast dessert is a must! It's one of those places where the whole experience--food, atmosphere, cocktails--just hits. Definitely worth going around sunset if you can. read more

Sushisamba - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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10/10 from Aussie visitors here for a weekend Best meal we've had on our trip, great music, amazing atmosphere and stunning fit-out. Our waiter Marco also offered phenomenal service and made our night truly memorable. Thank you Marco and the rest of the SushI Samba team read more

Had the opportunity to dine here this past weekend... in no uncertain terms, everyone needs to try this place. Ambience is extremely well considered, the service was impeccable and never overbearing, and most importantly Chef Maxwell has crafted a menu I could eat daily and never get bored of. 10/10, 5/5, doesn't matter, you need to go here. read more

Finally got the chance to come here and I'm so glad! Almost everything was really good. My favorites were the Seviche Classico and the seabass skewers. I could just grab the Seviche Classico bowl and drink it! So refreshing and tasty and there a generous amount of fish in it. The seabass skewer was delicious and melted in your mouth. I definitely want to order more of the ceviche and skewer plates next time I come. The yellowtail taquito was great as well it had a lot of flavor and perfect amount of crunch. I would order again and I want to try the Japanese Kobe one next time. The Brazilian cheese bread was so delicious with the truffle honey butter that is a must order and the shishito peppers were very flavorful. The Nashi cocktail is very good too very refreshing. Welcome to the rainforest dessert was good and I liked how light it was but I would like to try a different dessert next time. My only complaints are how slow it was and a few dishes were lacking. We arrived at 10:10 for our 10 pm reservation but didn't get seated until 11 pm and the waiter was very nice but we didn't get started on our order until a while after too and it took a long time to pay our bill as well. It was very busy and everyone is trying to go here so I understand! I also wouldn't recommend the El Topo or the Chocolate Banana Cake. The El Topo roll lacked flavor for us and the banana chocolate cake had way too much rum flavor it was overpowering. The Kari Kari was just okay for me too but my friend liked it. The restaurant itself is very sexy and I love how lively it was. It was definitely a vibe being there and it's nice to have a restaurant open late in LA with fun vibes. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Beautiful restaurant and great hard working service. Food was exceptional. Better than expected for sure. Everything ordered was 9-10 out of 10! Fresh, flamboyant flavors. Left feeling satiated and full but still feeling good! read more

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We came on a Saturday evening at five. Got seated at a bar right away. We Asked for a table to get apps and for two hours were not seen or addressed about that. Pros- I loved the capariñia drink. We met the manager who was friendly. Our bartender at the beginning was great. Then we got switched to OLEK. He was horrible and condescending. We had to move just to avoid him. We sat in the lounge seating and ordered and the service is great there. They don't let you order food anywhere except at the tables so we had to leave because we were hungry and couldn't get a table after two hours. There was a whole section that was open as we were leaving. The vibes are OK. There is a view and there's a DJ but overall it feels very forced. Maybe because it's new? I don't think I'll be back. read more

Sushisamba - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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We were a group of 5 friends who hadn't seen each other in a while. We had a 5:00 reservation and were told we must be prompt and we were limited to 2 hours of dining. I get its a new hip place, but then open on time and don't use up my allotment. Once we were sat our waiter was very friendly and helpful, but I felt like they were pressuring us to get on with our ordering. Once we ordered, the food came out very quickly, and people were hovering to clear our plates. In the middle of the meal, we ordered an additional glass of wine. Three out of four made it to the table and we had to ask multiple times for the fourth glass. A little past our 2 hour limit we were asked to leave and told we could sit in the bar area which just seemed a little weird and honestly a bit off putting. The restaurant itself is tres chic and has a cool vibe. There is a DJ playing background music, which made the environment quite enjoyable. It is a rooftop bar so if you're there around sunset, you might get some blinding sun in your eyes so bring your shades, depending on where you sit. The food was great! Each dish was very flavorful and delicious. My favorites of the night were the Mushroom Chaufa and the Black Cod. I would definitely comeback once the novelty wears off. Maybe there won't be so much rigidness and it becomes a place were you don't feel rushed and you can enjoy a meal with friends. read more

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3/5 ! absolutely love the ambiance of places like this, albeit the lackluster flavors and objectively mid taste of the foods lower my rating scale. a typical table can host parties of 8, and it's already pretty tight to sit in! read more

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I would recommend this restaurant for its delicious food, ambience, and service. It's pricey but the experience was worth it. There was one drawback, they forgot my wine I had ordered to go with my meal we had to remind them but it was 20 minutes later. It happens...I would still go back. The table reservation was limited and we exceeded our time by half an hour. We were asked politely if we needed anything else or join their lounge area, but their next reservation was approaching. We understood and were lucky to have been given extra time. read more

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My 3300 review is easily awarded to tonight's dinner at Sushi Samba in West Hollywood! Here we go... I'm so jazzed about Sushi Samba and I'm so grateful to have scored a reservation here today, 4/20/26! I called yesterday and spoke with Toni and was fortunate enough to be waitlisted. This morning I received a text saying we are IN!! What an incredible experience this was!! We had a great server named Sheryl and she's so accommodating and understands my gluten free needs. We ordered the tiradito which was so delicious. I love the Peruvian corn and the mango sauce was divine. We love the sea bass skewers and devoured 1 each then ordered the black cod which wasn't nearly as good but bf liked it. Everything was good and the service and views are A+. I highly recommend!! read more

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I get that new restaurants have kinks to work out, but the staff here feels like they're auditioning for Mean Girls: Hospitality Edition. Confused, slightly hostile, and somehow still condescending. We check in for our reservation and immediately get hit with a scowl and a "just so you know there's a cake fee." No hello, no welcome--just scowls lol. Then we're seated in the darkest corner of the restaurant... while it's basically empty. We politely ask if we can move to a brighter, more central table, and the hostess has to "check with the team." Girl... the team is 80% empty tables?? Service? Glacial. Our server would disappear for 20 minutes at a time like he was on a side quest. The entire meal took almost 4 hours, and over half of that was just... waiting. The logic here also makes zero sense. At first, we're offered an extra chair or to squeeze into the booth. We say we'll wait for our full party. Once everyone arrives, we ask for the chair--and suddenly it's "not allowed." Meanwhile, there are empty chairs everywhere and tables around us with more seating. Make it make sense. We end up awkwardly cramming into the booth like it's a budget airline. Now the cake saga. They bring us plates... disappear... come back 20 minutes later asking if we want dessert. We ask for our cake. It arrives. No knife. Another 20 minutes. We flag him down, and he asks if we want it cut in the kitchen or a knife at the table. We ask for a knife... and at this point, we're so over it we ask if they can waive the cake fee. Manager comes over and gives us a whole speech about why they charge a $7 per head cake fee (sir, read the room), then begrudgingly waives it "this one time." Also tells us they're not allowed to give us a knife. Cool--then why was that even an option?? Now, credit where it's due: the food is actually solid. * Pão de queijo: light, fluffy, addictive * Miso cod + mushroom risotto: chef's kiss * Spicy tuna crispy rice: meh BUT here's the real issue--my friend announced her pregnancy at dinner, so we were being careful about raw food. We asked if the wagyu sushi roll was fully cooked. Our server confidently says yes. It comes out... very much not fully cooked. We try to ask him about it--and he vanishes into the abyss, never to be seen again. By the time we're ready to pay (hours later), we can't find our server anywhere. After waving at ghosts for 20 minutes, we walk up to reception and hand them our card. They literally swipe it... then tell us to go sit back down and wait for our server. ???? When he finally reappears, we have to tell him where our own credit card is so he can go find it. Honestly, what a mess. Good food trapped in a wildly disorganized, unnecessarily snobby experience. I do not have 4 hours to donate to confusion and attitude. Oh--and if you're street parking, keep feeding the meter unless you want to just surrender and pay the $30 valet. read more

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The biggest disappointment I've experienced in a long time. I used to visit the Miami location on Lincoln Road and New York location in Manhattan and still remember how incredible the food was. Sadly, this experience was the complete opposite, everything we ordered went from bad to worse as the night progressed. I made a reservation a week in advance for a Saturday night, which turned into an unexpectedly stressful process. Their system only opens seven days ahead, at 9am sharp, and spots vanish within minutes. I had been checking daily at 6am and saw nothing available, and then called to find out that the system does not open until 9am and by then, everything was already gone. We ended up settling for a 10pm table on my boyfriend's birthday, which wasn't ideal, but we made the best of it. The service was awful - Our server came across as annoyed, overworked, and disengaged the entire evening. Any time we asked him for recommendations, he really didn't say much. It's like pulling teeth out of an annoyed individual. I wish I remembered his name but I do know what he looks like. He has curly black hair and was serving us upstairs on the right side of the restaurant. Here's how the food broke down: - Miso Soup -- Actually tasty. One of the only edible items. - Rock Shrimp -- Crunchy but tasteless and completely forgettable. There was no spicy mayo or any real sauce to speak of, which left the dish feeling unfinished and flat. - Sea Bass -- Poor flavor, tasted burnt, and the corn was inedible; hard, unpleasant, and I had to spit it out. A real miss for a dish at this price point. - Japanese Wagyu A5 Dumplings on Sweet Potato Puree -- I had one and stopped. It was not good. The flavor just didn't work, and at that price, this plate is simply not worth ordering. The potato puree tasted like baby food and the meat in the dumplings was gross. - Yellowtail and Wagyu A5 Taquitos -- The yellowtail was bland and cold and Wagyu was tasteless and salty. Also portions are tiny, like a baby taco for $20 each which is ridiculous. - Sushi roll that says it's supposed to be spicy but it has no spice at all and was full of rice and mayo; awful. - Japanese Wagyu A5 Bowl ($88) -- Absolutely awful. We could barely find any meat in what turned out to be an enormous bowl of rice and mushrooms. They said it had 2 ounces of meat, which was inaccurate, more like .02 ounces. The plate was salty and disgusting. We told our server we couldn't eat it, the manager came over and removed it from the bill, which was the right call, he also agreed with us and said he's received several complaints about this dish, but the fact that it was served that way to begin with is inexcusable. Rainforest Dessert -- White chocolate, ice cream, chocolate crumble with spongey green looking grass bush that was tasteless. We barely touched it. More like leave it in the rainforest. Skip it entirely. My four year old niece has made better desserts. The restaurant itself is beautiful with nice views of the city. But none of that excuses the food, which was largely inedible, or a bill that reflected none of the quality it promised. Also the music sounded like it was on repeat the entire night and the crowd was awful. My boyfriend wanted to celebrate his birthday here, and it was a real letdown. Don't waste your time or energy coming to this place. read more

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Solid 4.5 restaurant. Beautiful new rooftop restaurant makes you feel like you're on vacation. Different than all the other sushi samba locations I've been to. Service still needs a little work but since it's a new restaurant I'm sure they will work out the kinks. My favorite things were the green salad, seabass skewers, yellowtail taquito, yellowtail sashimi, and spicy tuna hand roll. Danielle the manager is super helpful and kind. Will definitely be back. read more

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Sushi Samba LA is such a vibe. From the moment you walk in, the decor and ambiance just hit -- super fun, energetic, and perfect whether you're going for an early dinner or staying later to catch the sunset outside (highly recommend). The food was incredible. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully done -- but the standouts were definitely the sea bass skewers, the sushi rolls, and all of the ceviche/sashimi. You can really taste the quality. Service was just as impressive. Skylar, the GM, personally came by to check on us which was such a nice touch. And Alex, our server, was phenomenal -- super attentive, kind, and made everything seamless. Alex was especially great about noting my allergies/sensitivities and guiding us toward the right dishes, which I really appreciated. The entire staff, from hosts to runners, made the experience feel elevated and effortless. Can't wait to go back. You can tell they really put in the effort to make it special -- and it shows. read more

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Reservations are highly recommended regardless of the day you decide to visit as it can get very busy as this is a very happening trendy spot that even has a DJ. Valet parking and street parking are your options. Portions are expected but the prices are a little more than one would like. Rice to the sushi is a bit al-dente. Solid apps and seabass skewers. You aren't coming in for the food but more of the vibe. I believe the ceiling has the ability to open up. Staff is very helpful and kind. read more

Vibes 10/10 and view is wow. Great people, great food, awesome cocktails. Kyle was great, thanks for setting us up Skylar. Love the DJ booth. This is an insta worthy experience. read more

Sushisamba - Ceviches - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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Brought my group and we all had the sampler dinner. Everybody left raving! Burnt cheese cake desert!!!!! read more

So so so damn good! Vibes were on point, food was delicious, and the servers were awesome. Was excited to try this place since it's a Brazilian Japanese ultimate combination and it did not disappoint. The best thing was definitely the Pao de queijo, we ended up having 3 orders of it!! Insanely fluffy, mochilike and the butter was amazing. Perfect for date night, company event, etc. I am coming back for sure! read more

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Celebrated my birthday here with my best friend and it was so amazing. We didn't want it to end !! Finally a rooftop in LA that actually measures up!! I loved everything from the orange aesthetic and 70's style to the music vibes - they have a live DJ. And not to mention the service was so great we felt so welcomed! All the rolls we ordered were so fresh, and I highly recommend getting the Brazilian cheese balls with truffle butter, I'm gonna be dreaming about it for weeks! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Went back to SUSHISAMBA Los Angeles and had an amazing experience. The service was excellent from start to finish--attentive, welcoming, and really made the night feel special. Everyone who served us was amazing. A special shoutout to our server, Angel, who was outstanding throughout the evening. Everything flowed smoothly, and the hospitality felt effortless. The food was incredible across the board. Everything we tried was flavorful and well-executed, but the cod was absolutely to die for--easily the standout of the night. The martini was also on point and perfectly made. A special thank you to Skylar for the warm hospitality and for inviting us back--it was a thoughtful touch and truly made a difference. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot worth coming back to. read more

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Great atmosphere. Good food. Very pleasant bartenders. Server was okay. Felt like he was new and maybe a bit overweight. And seems like they have a ton of managers. So many of them throwing their cards at us. Parking is valet about $20-25. Slim street parking options. read more

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My cousin reserved this spot for my birthday dinner and it was truly a great time!! Our waiter Nick was very attentive and super personable and we were so glad to have him around for the evening.Other wait staff does hang out to ensure plates are removed in a timely manner and drinks are filled! The space was just stunning! Bright, fun, welcoming but not overwhelming with decor. The seating is comfy and i love that the booths are round so you can really enjoy your meal with your company. We enjoyed the 5 course signature taste of samba for the table and was not disappointed. Everything was cooked perfectly or just melted like butter in your mouth. Everything in this course paired beautifully together. Below explains the course a bit better. 1st was the Edamame and Plantain Chips with aji amarillo 2nd course was the Kobe Gyoza and Baby Gem Salad 3rd course was from the grill serving Sea Bass Anticucho and Asparagus, and chicken 4th Course: Sushi & Maki And of course dessert for last! Was a delicious cheese cake read more

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Great new rooftop to sit at the bar and partake in the scene. It had a Miami vibe which may or may not be your thing. It was busy and had that new energy to it but still a bit chaotic until they get everything running smoothly. You can't eat at the bar or the tables in the bar area. It's worth checking out and grabbing a cocktail. read more

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The service was very disappointing. The waitress was impatient. We waited a long time for basic things, and every small request was met with attitude. The food may have been okay, but the service completely ruined the experience. read more

Had a great experience at SUSHISAMBA -- amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Definitely worth visiting! read more

Sushisamba - Wagyu - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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I had the joy of coming here last week and dining in their private room. The ambiance of the entire restaurant was incredible. The cocktails I was able to try were all very well made and crafty. Moving onto the service and food, wow, blown away! Servers were on point and the food was so flavorful leaving me wanting more! I would recommend this beautiful restaurant which truly pays attention to little details at every aspect of the meal. I would come back in a heartbeat! read more

i'm so glad we have a new rooftop in la, it's stunning, the service is great so attentive and the food is amazing too. everything we tried was delicious, highly recommend the sea bass skewers and chicken plate and the yellowtail taquitos, spicy tuna crispy rice called kari kari. i'd only skip the nigiri, i feel like the other dishes are more unique! parking is tough but they have valet read more

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Changing my review from 2 stars to 1. The team seems more focused on replying to Yelp and Instagram comments than actually improving the restaurant. This feels like a typical LA spot--high prices, average (at best) food, and poor service dressed up with a trendy design to create the illusion of luxury. Instead of addressing real issues, the chef responds to every negative review online, but nothing actually changes. Portions are still underwhelming (the hamachi crudo was basically a few tiny pieces), and the service is still lacking. What's missing is accountability--no effort to fix the experience, no attempt to make it right, just generic responses. It comes off as performative rather than genuine. Would not return. read more

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Great new addition to the LA dining scene. Service was on point, beautiful space with live entertainment and the food was fantastic especially given how new it is. read more

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Ambiance and service were solid. I stopped in for drinks and loved the vibe and attentive staff--the bar area was inviting and well staffed. One caveat: food isn't available at the bar. If you want a bite, you'll need to be seated at a table. read more

Sushisamba - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

We visited Sushi Samba for my girlfriend's birthday dinner. We were seated right away with our reservations on a busy Saturday night. The restaurant itself is really cute, upscale and lively. The food + drinks were also really tasty. Unfortunately they sold out of lamb chops this night, but our table opted for the pao de queijo, rock shrimp tempura, moqueca mista, churrasco rio grande plate, asevichado roll, bossa nova roll All were really good and would order again aside from the moqueca mista... wasn't really a fan of the flavor. Service was mediocre in the beginning during rush hour, but towards the end of the night, our server was more attentive. The flavor of the food and the ambience of the restaurant definitely makes this one a go-to visit. read more

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Such a cute place. The brunch food was just okay, but the vibes and rooftop views were definitely 10/10. I'd love to come back and try it for dinner next time. I think this is a great spot to meet up with friends for a light dinner and drinks before a night out in Hollywood. read more

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Interesting place and atmosphere . Feels more like Miami. Food quality is good. Must see place with good music and nice ambience. Service was good read more

This was the first time my fiancée and I visited and all I have to say is that we will definitely be back. The menu has so many rich flavors and choices and we were beyond thankful to have Marco as our server. His recommendations were all so amazing, from the main dish with the three meats and dipping sauces, to the appetizer and dessert. But the star of the show was the yellowtail taquitos. Small, but packed with so much flavor, we will definitely make more than one order next time we visit. The hostess and eveyrone even prior to getting to our table was so friendly and made us feel very welcomed. Not to mention the rooftop area and seating is so beautiful, it really helps you take in all of West Hollywood/LA. Again thank you so much to Marco for taking care of us and we will definitely be coming back to try even more of the menu! Everything pictured was for sure 8/10 and up, with the taquitos for sure being a 10/0!!! read more

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I dined at Sushi Samba last night and unfortunately had a really disappointing experience that I feel needs to be brought to your attention. About 4-5 hours after returning home, I became extremely ill with what appears to be food poisoning, which made for a very uncomfortable and concerning night. Given Sushi Samba's reputation and price point, I truly expected a much higher standard when it comes to food quality and safety. Getting sick after a meal is not only upsetting, but it also raises serious concerns about food handling and freshness in the kitchen. I'm sharing this because I genuinely think it's important for your team to look into what may have gone wrong and ensure that proper precautions are being taken so that other guests don't have a similar experience. Dining out should feel enjoyable and safe, especially at an establishment of this caliber. I do hope this is taken seriously and handled with the level of care and professionalism that your brand represents. read more

Sushisamba - The food we got that could have made us really sick - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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Warning: TLDR. SushiSamba! We wanna love you!!! Your confusing LA menu ruined our anniversary!!! The Vegas location is tits! It's a MUST on every trip. Their Samba hour slaps hard! Methinks we've been going there for DECADES! Okay, so, we are super foodies having dined at some of the world's best restaurants and nearly every 3* Michelin restaurant in the US, no bragging here simply explaining why this menu is so confusing. They have many different tasting menus available. We wanted to try two of them. Our first server, who seemed rather grumpy told us that would not be possible and that we needed to both order the same one. He was a bit rude, so we decided to leave -- not anniversary dinner vibes. It was a rash decision and on our way out the lovely hostess asked us how it was, we explained and she and the doorman both agreed that the menu sitch made no sense. If a restaurant is going to stipulate that the entire table needs to order from the same tasting menu then it should be stated on the menu, which it is not. Cut to, speaking to the friendly manager, Dani who says she spoke to chef and they are going to make a one time exception. So, we go back in...new server is not alerted to our situation with the tasting menus, so we dive into our spiel about being pescatarian, we are foodies, we want to share so we can both try more of the menu and avoid meat. He THEN explains (and not without some 'tude now) that the tasting menu separated by lines from course to course, is not a choose one from each section but that you get EVERYTHING listed. Wait! What? (Go back to the beginning where we referenced our pro dining experience and then read This) "On a traditional tasting menu, a line between items--or a, b, c options--usually means you are expected to choose one course in that section, rather than receiving everything listed." ~AI. We've been to lots of great restaurants where all the items you will receive are NOT separated by lines or if they are then they are listed under headers. There are some key take-aways from this: 1. We were willing to pay the price of the tasting menus for 1/3 of the food if it meant we could mix and match. 2. After all the drama, there was no way we were going to ask for pescatarian accommodations since we don't eat meat. 3. Why isn't there a pescatarian option at a sushi restaurant? 4. JUST EXPLAIN the rules in your menu to alleviate all the guesswork! Foodies! Beware! You've been warned. Also, drinks are double the size at the bar than at the table. What!?! See pics below. When i explained the menu confusion to the second server, he said "I didn't create the menu". Not a great response, as i really didn't think the server designed the menu, but who knows!?! The first server then came over to play nice. The second server disappeared never to be seen again. Yikes! No goodbye!?! We were unfortunately THAT table. Service was SLOW. The bus boys, the bartender and all the women were so friendly. The food is solid. LOVED the miso cod. Hubby did not like the $48 sushi roll. Skip that one--definitely not worth it. The other rolls were good. The mushroom entree could've had a bit more flavor. I would have done a complimentary dessert or round of drinks after all the heartache. Sadly, would NOT come back here unless they get Vegas' samba hour and then we'd sit at the bar ONLY! Fix your tasting menu, guys! We cannot be the only confused and disappointed people... read more

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Loved Sushisamba in Vegas and I was so excited they opened one here in LA. The ambiance was amazing & the restaurant is beautiful! Our server was attentive and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back again. read more

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Staff was extremely kind. Ambience was so lively. People were there to have fun. It was decorated so well. Food was high quality. It was a great experience. Expensive, but rightfully so. read more

After having a great experience at sushi Samba London, l just couldn't wait to try sushi samba La and its exactly what l thought it would be, the ambience, atmosphere and service are all top tier. I can not recommend this place enough. Loved it read more

Sushi Samba West Hollywood is an experience from start to finish. The rooftop views are stunning -- sunset, a DJ creating the perfect vibe, and later in the night the retractable roof quietly closing overhead was such a memorable touch. Service was exceptional, the bar menu felt endless, and every dish impressed. Standout favorites were the Samba LA roll and the seabass -- absolute melt-in-your-mouth perfection. This place is something special and absolutely worth a visit. read more

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