This place feels as authentic as it gets. I was surprised to find this on Vanowen, there aren't many great sushi spots around. Toshi works here by himself. He's quiet, but friendly. He gives the place an honest charm. It's intimate-perfect for solo dinners or couples. Portions are generous, all the fish tastes great. I'll definitely be back. Thank you Toshi! read more

I picked up food to go, but just wanted to say it felt like I went to my close uncles house to be fed. Toshi, the owner works by himself and came across so genuine. Simply for his soul alone I deove home excited to try his sushi for the first time, and man was it super delish!!! I especially appreciate the variety of eel options, something some other sushi places don't have. Everything was bomb, but my top two favorites were the baked garlic shrimp roll and the dragon roll. The crispie rice with spicy tuna was good, but ive had better and I believe he torched/baked the tuna instead of it being raw. Overall, Id get sushi from here again and if theres an off chance no one is there, my husband and I would def love to chitchat with while receiving our orders and eating in-front of him bar style. You will not be going here for the ambiance and aesthetics, but you will be getting raw down to earth service. A great hole in the wall! read more

Restaurant had no ambiance, looked like a swamp meet. We ordered $60 worth of sushi and it all went to the trash, the albacore didn't taste right; IT WAS WARM. The salmon had a terrible fish-y taste to it, the rolls had no structure and would fall apart when you picked it up. Food overall was trash, I would not recommend anyone to come here. I don't know where all these five star reviews came from but this restaurant is HORRIBLE and doesn't even deserve one star. It deserves ZERO stars. Seems like the place is ran by one person, an older man. read more

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Toshi has been my goto place since he was on Ventura blvd. Haven't been in sometime, but the best personalized service. One of my favorites.

My favorite little hole in the wall sushi spot!! Toshi-san prepares all his food himself and truly makes you feel like a valued customer. The restaurant has its own unique charm (that some may not understand if you are accustomed to the big, fancy corporate sushi chains). This place is more simple and bare bones in the best way: bring in your own drinks, and sit down for some great sushi. Nine times out of ten, Toshi-san will have the japanese TV going in the background, as he hums while working---it's a chill vibe! My go-to's? The spider roll, California roll, caterpillar roll, dragon roll. But if you prefer more authentic/traditional Japanese sushi, of course he's got that too! read more

Food 10/10 the fish is so fresh and melts in your mouth. Service is a bit slow depending on how busy it is when you go because Toshi does runs it all by himself--but that's what makes the food so good. If you have the time, the wait is 100000% worth it. My new go to sushi spot in the valley. read more

Such an amazing hole in the wall restaurant! It reminded us very much of our time in Japan. A small little place owned by Toshi who also runs the place by himself. He was so friendly and because it was just my boyfriend and me in there, we ended up talking with Toshi for well over an hour. So if you want speedy service on a slow night, don't count on it but he makes up for it in amazing sushi and great conversation. The fish he used was so fresh along with all the veggies that were crisp. We got 4 different rolls: spicy tuna, yellowtail, Toshi roll, and the Eel and Avocado and literally all of them were a hit. The miso soup was some of the best I've ever had and he even surprised us with his own little creation with the leftover spicy tuna so he didn't have to waste it. I will definitely be returning and bringing friends, I could not recommend this place more. Unless you want water or hot tea, you'll need to go next door for some drinks but we will always be down with BYOB lol. Lastly, for everything we got, the total was very doable and reasonable. We love Toshi Sushi! read more

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I've both dined in and ordered take out from Toshi a variety of times over the last decade and it has been nothing but exceptional every time. Toshi himself (or so I assume his name is) is such a sweet man who really puts time and love into preparing your food, and he sings in a beautiful voice while doing it! Though I've tried a variety of things here from spicy tuna crispy rice to unagi to dragon rolls, hands down this is the BEST spot for a Philly roll. The portions are generous, it's always fresh tasting, and it's just top notch. It makes me not want to order Philly rolls from anywhere else now. Thank you for being such an awesome staple in the community, Mr. Toshi! read more

Toshi is the best! The nigiri is delicious and portions are really good. He's also very nice, great service! Nice little hole in the wall in the valley. Go now! read more

The sushi is always amazing! Love coming here. Toshi is always the friendliest and is so much fun to talk to. The Miguel Angel roll is one of our favorite rolls we've had anywhere. Definitely recommend Toshi! read more

Omg what an experience.. thank you toshi.. amazing food .. great host .. best sushi I've had hands down

Toshi is a real gentleman!! He treated us with a jalapeño roll which was the bomb ! The dragon roll was fire as well..! I recommend this place read more

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Shoutout Toshi. We thought it might be closed but we knocked on the door and he unlocked it and let us in. Had a great conversation, he's very funny. The food is delicious, it tastes super fresh. The place is definitely a whole in the wall. Very reasonably priced too. Will definitely be coming back read more

Pretty good guy I was introduced a long time ago I went there when I was still in hs. Small but eating area is clean has some lime home style decor but overall his food is good and his sushi is well priced would recommend to anyone who looking for some good sushi read more

Best sushi in town!!!! Highly recommend the hand rolls, they are very big with good quality fish read more

Toshi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Man if I could put this shit lower I would. I feel for the lone old man that works here but he should honestly invest in a staff or something cause this place blows lol. We spent mad bread for 5 rolls the albacore and salmon was warm and tasted like it wasn't sushi grade at all. The rolls were literally falling apart the cucumber tasted like it wasn't ripe some were literally just drenched in teriyaki sauce. God bless the 5 star reviews here cause I don't know what the hell they were eating DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME/MONEY HERE read more

Small place with interesting, eclectic wall decorations. The house salad is big and comes with fried onion strings, yum! I picked out every last one. The service is great and prices are fair. I really liked Toshi's Wrap roll. There's no rice, instead extra imitation crab meat and cucumber slices in place of the seaweed. Plus TWO tempura shrimp pieces per roll! I loved the stronger shrimp and crabmeat taste. Their sushi has big pieces of fish. Don't judge a place by it's cover and I'm guessing you'll enjoy a visit here. read more

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This is your neighborhood sushi spot. Don't expect high end sushi but this place has all the staples - everything from nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls, to specialty rolls doused in teriyaki sauce or spicy mayo if that's your thing. This place is really close to our house so my husband and I have stopped by twice on a week night just to get our quick sushi fix. The latest time we came was a Tuesday so the restaurant was fairly empty. The chef came by to talk to us since we were the only ones there towards the end of the night. He's really friendly and is actually from Japan. We recently visited Japan in April so we had a nice conversation with him about that. The quality of the sushi isn't too bad but they could work on their service. Their food is very slow to come out and the young waitress working that night clearly seemed confused / flustered. That's our only complaint so far - will probably be back again soon since the location is convenient and the owner seems nice. read more

Toshi - Not bad - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After my twins graduated, we headed out for our fave AYCE sushi place, but they were packed. Called Toshi and they said they had space for our party of 10, and we were all SUPER happy to have found out about this place! The dynamite roll is piled with succulent, scallops with the perfect amount of salt and sweet. I wabted to drink the sauce off the plate. The seaweed salad had three different types of salad, all yummy. Tempura served hot and crispy . Rolls were perfect balance of veg/fish/rice. Everything was great! Service was good. Tip: No liquor license, so bring your own beer & sake read more

Toshi - Front sign in 7 Eleven parking - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love Toshi. I love the portions. I love the quality of the fish as it nearly melts in your mouth. I love the simple feel-at-home decor. I love that the chef, I'm assuming Toshi, is happy and whistles while he works. You can tell he loves what he does. You can't go wrong at this laidback spot. The price is not ridiculous and you get 100% what you pay for. Toshi ranks in my top 3 sushi dives in Southern California. Very grateful for the experience. read more

Wonderful owner he has been giving amazing service for over 20 some odd years in the valley, and he has always been a pleasure. His foods been good, and his service has been amazing always read more

Love Toshi and his restaurant! Super fresh fish, generous portions, and very reasonable prices. Toshi himself is a sweetheart and makes everything for you himself. He's always super willing to modify if you need it and he does it all with a cheerful whistle or song. read more

What a small world. I had gone quite often to Toshi's restaurant in Silverlake on Hyperion right next to the Say Cheese store. In fact, I first met Toshi when he was working as Sushi chef at the long gone Zen restaurant also on Hyperion in the early 1990's. I missed going to Toshi's when he was on Ventura Blvd, but have accidently but pleasantly met up with him in his North Hollywood/Valley Glen "hidden gem" on Van Owen. This is a down home, informal, kick back place. There is no classic Kappo-/haute cuisine formality nor ritual. You can scarf down on rainbow, caterpillar, dragon rolls, but Toshi can change gears to a more authentic Edomaè (eh doh mah eh)/traditional Tokyo style Sushi at the drop of a hat. I tend to be a Sushi purist so I asked Toshi to facilitate mostly Nigiri (nee ghee ree)/hand shaped Sushi rice w/ seafood on top or a Temaki/classic handroll without mayonnaise, sweet "eel sauce", or non-traditional sriracha garlic chile sauce on every order. Toshi pulled out good quality: 1) Engawa/halibut fin muscle that was pleasantly chewy w/ a bit of fattiness. Green onion, Shiso/Japanese Basil. 2) Hiramè/halibut whIch had a bit of sweet sea Umami w/ touch of Yuzu Kosho-/puréed Japanese citrus zest & green chile. Green onion & julienned cucumber. 3) Hotatè (hoh tah teh)/scallop Temaki/handroll was off white creamy, soft, velvety, plush w/ ocean kissed sweetness. Masago orange fish roe was a nice colour contrast as well as upping the sweet Umami. 4) Ika/squid: flat sheet of pearly white scored to cut fibres in order to soften the meat w/ underlying emerald green Shiso. Toshi also thoughtfully added small steamed whole baby octopus to include octopod as well was decapod offerings. 5) Chu-Toro: medium fatty Hon Maguro/bluefin tuna was meaty, soft, fatty, bit beefy. Wasabi & Sho-yu/soy sauce to accentuate the meaty, beefiness. Green Kaiwarè Daikon sprouts on the side added a peppery vegetal tone as well as a contrasting green & white to the pink rose colored dawn of the Chu-Toro. 6) Shiro Maguro/albacore: soft, sensuously soft,.pillowy, lightly sweet meat. Bit of funky green onion & crispy fried sweet onion. 7) Lastly, dessert: Temaki of sweet Unagi/fresh water eel baked w/ a hint of sweet Sho-yu eel sauce. Slice of oily Aguacate/avocado, green onion, Kaiwarè Daikon. 1-7a) Brought my own premium Sakè (sah keh), Katsuyama Akatsuki Junmai Daiginjo from Sendai City Miyagi Prefecture. Scents & tastes of fully ripened summer Japanese pears, bit of honey dew, touch peppery, mildly acidic, smooth, silky, coolness. Nice refined, elegant pairing to the overall meal. You can bring your own bottle of Sakè , wine, beer, and also bring your own crystal for Sakè or wine since Toshi doesn't have a big selection of appropriate glasses in order to appreciate them. Toshi pulled out some magical Sushi tricks to allow me to experience a more pure Japanese Edomaè style which is probably not the typical way his usual customers order. Really enjoyed his skill at creating Washoku/classic Japanese cuisine at a moment's notice without any prior warning. 4 Yelp stars for going out of his way to cater to a Sushi purist. read more

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I love Toshi and I have known him since his Encino location on Ventura Blvd next to the sketch motel. He is so cute and sweet. I adore him and want to give him a 5 star review but knowing my sushi past, that wouldn't be authentic. This is a GREAT neighborhood hang. No music or cologne so I'm happy!! Lol. We ordered basic nigiri and it was all great! BYOB though. read more

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This is my family's go to spot for Sushi! Best sushi in town. So fresh and delicious. Toshi is always so kind and gives great service.

Amazing hole in the wall owned and ran by Toshi himself. The fish is amazing, the portions are great, it's affordable, and if you choose to dine in, you'll be personally served by and have the pleasure of getting to know Toshi. Highly recommend 10/10 will be back!! read more

This is by far some of the best sushi I've had in a long time. I ordered it for delivery once, but I recommend eating in the restaurant (keep in mind it's small but it's a hole-in-wall gem). The chef, Toshi, is amazing and his dishes are perfectly put together. I highly recommend calling Toshi in advance and reserving his one indoor table for omakase (chef's choice). I have done this twice now and the items he puts together are things I wouldn't think to order, but they are phenomenal. Toshi makes great food and he is very kind. All-in-all I can't speak well enough about my experience here. read more

I am not suprised on why the health department closed this place down for health violations! I am extremely surprised how they have not been shut down permanently! This establishment is digusting the owner making the sushi is nasty! They served me rotten scallops that reeked with a horrible stench! I threw away the entire $100 order because I got disgusted! This is completely wrong to serve rotten fish you can really get someone sick and perhaps even fatally! I don't understand all these fake reviews. I knew I should've declined my order once I walked in to this very dirty nasty place. The guy doesn't even keep his kitchen clean it's all stained grime and dirt! I'm disgusted!! I would rather die starving then ever eat from here. read more

The best chirashi I've had in LA! I've never seen a sushi chef so happy about making food, he was whistling the entire time. I ordered takeout and he called a few minutes after I left because he forgot to give me wasabi. He doesn't serve any soda because he said all he wants to do is make sushi. Toshi is such a kind person, and a character! Highly recommend this place! read more

Been coming here for years. And everything is on point and amazing! A must for any local or sushi lover. read more

Toshi - Appetizers - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Always taste great, well made and delicious, toshi never seems to disappoint. Would definitely recommend to eat here

They need an AC unit and an air ventilation unit in here cause it was tepid and kinda warm in there...although now that it's getting into colder weather maybe I'll come visit more. Non pretentious hole in the wall joint...it's small...the word small is bigger than the place...it is literally the size of my closet...although I do have a pretty big closet...but still. The guys working the joint are nice, I know it's not super authentic but who cares? It was all pretty tasty. I had a hand roll that was standard but good. The super ninja roll is awesome and it's everything I like. Albacore is one of my faves. I can't really comment on anything else since I've only been there once, but I'll probably come check more of the menu out. read more

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Came here on my lunch break for a quick sushi fix. The sushi chef is hispanic. I had the salmon nigiri and yellowtail nigiri (2 pcs each) which was about $5 each. The slices of salmon and yellowtail where very long and thick on top of very little rice. It took two bites to finish a piece; that's how big it was. (Also, I had to fish out two bones in my salmon nigiri, that's a first) I also had the Funky Night Roll, $12, which was a spicy tuna roll with jalepeno, cream cheese and chopped up yellowtail on top with raw onions and a generous amount of ponzu sauce. The first time I had this it had good flavor, but the second time it just fell apart and there was too much cream cheese and ponzu. A definite hole-in-the-wall sushi joint. It's not the freshest selection of fish, but I didn't get food poisoning or have a stomach ache either. CASH ONLY and parking in a private lot shared with 7-eleven. Service was nice and friendly. read more

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Tried Toshi's for lunch based on yelp reviews and being in the area. Wow - what a surprise. QUALITY sushi, unpretentious (and even GRATEFUL) service, with very AFFORDABLE prices. Highlights were the spicy tuna on crispy rice appetizer, the yellowtail collar special (worth driving there for), and the VERY FRESH yellowtail and albacore sushi. Also had the Ninja Roll, which was creative and interesting - although I prefer the purist items over the crazy ones ... The service was BEYOND. ANYTHING. EXPECTED. Decor was minimal, as in nonexistent. But who cares? The food and service will keep you distracted from even noticing. Turns out, Toshi is the proprietor and chef of another local sushi place that has been around for decades. Glad he brought this casual new place to us and let his two very capable soldiers run it. They're doing a great job. read more

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Pleasantly surprised. One star short in my opinion just because they don't serve alcohol and only takes cash. But those are very minor things for a new business. Sushi in Valley Glen may make you hesitate. But this place was great. Food quality, affordable prices, and extremely great service. Julio was our sushi chef and was awesome. So if you need your sushi fix in this area, come and support this new business. read more

Toshi - Baked scallop on avocado cucumber roll. Julio does not disappoint. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Authentic? Far from it. But is it good? Well...it's okay. I came on a whim to order spicy tuna rolls, spicy yellowtail rolls and California rolls with masago. I ordered take out and my expectations were low, but I have to say, the rolls were all right. I've been here a few times but have only ordered my food to go. I haven't sat here for a meal just yet. The service is friendly though and the food is worth a visit if you're spinning your wheels wondering what to try around here. Unfortunately it's cash only with limited parking spots in this corner strip mall. read more

Toshi - California roll with masago - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love going to Toshi's, it's a hidden gem that I like to gatekeep but it's so hard not to tell people about him!! The food is so yummy and you can really tell he's put his love & care into it!! The quality of the fish is always so good and everytime I bring someone new to try his food, they say the same thing! My favorite is the miguel angel roll!! The price of the sashimi plate is honestly so good especially for the quality! Toshi is also a one man show and everytime we're there he makes us feel so welcomed! He's also the sweetest soul you'll ever encounter! I definitely recommend read more

Toshi is the man! The most nicest and caring sushi chef I've met who truly cares for his customers. You can tell he puts his heart and soul into his restaurant. He is all about quality over quantity. I love the Tar Tar rolls he makes. He can literally make the Tar Tar with any fish of your choice, but I really like the ahi tuna Tar Tar and the Yellowtail Tar Tar. Love also the hand rolls. Everything is made with love and perfection. I would rather support this local business than other food chains or larger restaurants. I wish Toshi the best in his future and I will always support him! read more

Haven't been back here in a while but I read about the Garlic shrimp roll and... The garlic shrimp roll is delicious! I came back 2 days in row just because of the delicious flavor! Thank you Toshi read more

Toshi - Part of the new menu - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Toshi Sushi is actually a hidden gem in the San Fernando Valley. Though the decor and appearance of the restaurant cannot compare to the affluence of Katsuya by Stark, this mom and pop Japanese restaurant is owned by a sushi master who takes his choices of fish and his concern for customer satisfaction very seriously. Sit at the sushi bar: Toshi's easy-going personality and quiet humor make the experience that much better. His oyster shooters, Toshi roll and baked garlic shrimp roll are to die for. Unlike many bigger restaurants, Toshi can make your sushi anyway you'd like. Just ask for it. Enjoy! read more

Toshi - Toshi's Baked Garlic Shrimp Roll is truly delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California