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    Ueno Sushi

    4.6 (338 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Mark H.

    This is the kind of review that's tough for me to put up, because it exposes an absolute hidden gem. How I haven't found this place sooner, I'm not sure. Amazing quality sushi packaged up in a comfortable mom and pop Japanese sit down. Clean and spacious, but no frills. A playlist that alternates between peaceful elevator music and bad American pop, somehow it works. Friendly service. Random sushi pop art on the walls. It all blends together to create the perfect environment to take down their premium quality rolls and nigiri. Baked mussels app came out with four meaty and fresh mussels with a blend of sauce and spice that was amazing. Fresh and light. Highly recommend. Cucumber salad was also light and fresh. Very light sweet sauce that balances out the toasted sesame seeds. The cucumber flavor pops through and isn't drowned out. Liz P roll, Ewok roll, and Caterpillar roll were top shelf. The caterpillar roll had a subtle crunch and the baked eel was absolutely killer. Blue fin toro and halibut nigiri were the stars of the show. Substantial portions of fish, with a small portion of rice. Just beautifully executed. We ordered two other nigiri portions, but I honestly don't know what they were. I simply asked the server what special nigiri sushi they had for the day, and had her bring it out. There was a little bit of a language barrier. Whatever it was, it was bomb. All in all, this is the new go to sushi spot for me. If you find this review, know this place is truly a hidden gem, worth your hard earned dollars.

    A combination of sashimi
    Pat L.

    My coworker wanted sushi again so we found this spot on a busy street but was surprised because the quality of their food was definitely above average. It was a small place but was very good. Everything was fresh. Definitely a great place to visit.

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    Shannon F.

    Quiet and comfortable casual sushi spot. Came here for lunch to try their sushi as it was highly rated for the freshness. This did not disappoint! The fish quality was very good and I'll definitely be coming back. Parking: small lot just for the restaurant (6 spots & 1 handicapped parking), so it was completely empty and easy to get a spot at noon surprisingly

    Sashimi lunch special
    Toshi I.

    I didn't even know this place existed. It was a nice surprise. This place has fantastic, fresh, high quality sushi. We were looking for sashimi and sushi specifically and not rolls. Super fresh fish and hospitality in an old school, casual place with cute cartoonist cutouts for decor. The Sashimi special was presented in an icebowl. I ordered the Jalapeño Yellowtail which was spicy. Definitely recommend! Parking in the small lot.

    Dawn K.

    Love the sushi here! I always drive by on my way home, decided to drop by for dinner on this rainy evening. Everything was very fresh and appreciate the chef did not over truffle. Also..."Salmon Belly! Get in my belly!"

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    Sandy J.

    The service was fast and friendly. The place was super cute. I would say a fair amount of seating available. Booth and tables. Menu was jam packed. Requires a little studying, so I took picture for you to take a look at. Food was good and large portions. I really loved the yellowtail appetizer. A lot of pieces and it as a good spice kick to it. We also got the spicy tuna on crispy rice. Yum! Lastly we had a couple more rolls as well. Both great. They have its own small parking lot. You can enter the lot from Carson or Halldale Ave. Overall great experience. We went during lunch on a Thursday and were surprised it wasn't busier. We will be back.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: the sushi place is located in a corner spot with a small parking attached to the establishment, the decoration is stylish and vivid, however, the tables and chairs are so cramped, you basically bump into each other's knees Service: friendly but so slow, I had to ask to get wasabi and it took so long to get the bill in the end Food: numerous items for rolls, and terrible sushi rice so sticky, wasabi paste tasted old and ginger slices tasted dry Assorted Tempura - ** shrimp and veggies, tempura tasted soggy and not crispy, tasted reheated and not fried freshly, and the oil tasted old Sunset Roll - ** avocado, yellowtail, salmon, and masago on top, the yellowtail already turned gray and dark, and tasted sour, no longer eatable Chirashi - *** salmon, albacore, tuna, yellowtail, white fish, tamago, shrimp, salmon roe, some prices of raw fish were not fresh House Salad - **** recommend Miso Soup - *** instant soup quality Price: overall poor quality for the raw fish, and totally not worth $30+ per person, disappointing experience, and won't recommend this place

    Menu as of 08/2024
    Lourella M.

    Came here after a party in the area on a Saturday night and we were not disappointed. Fish was fresh. The ratio from fish to rice ratio was not a disappointment. The garlic butter shrimp was garlicy which was great! But $9.25 for 6 pieces of small shrimp is a little steep. Got the 8 piece sushi with 4 pieces of spicy tuna. Spicy tuna was spicier than others that I have had but good. The real stars were the Blue Fin Toro sushi $13.45 for two pieces and Blue Fin Chu Toro sushi $12.95 for two pieces. As they should be. Just soo yummy. OH, FYI there is no bar seating here. Server did well in taking our orders promptly and refilling our waters every chance he got. I drink a lot of water too so I appreciate it. Bathrooms could be a little cleaner though.

    Blue Fin Tuna sushi, Yellowtail sushi, Scallop sushi
    Belle C.

    Quality fish at an affordable price that won't break the bank. We are die hard fans and come pretty often. Love the: - Harbor roll, - beautiful beaches roll, - white dragon roll, - cherbam roll - Negi toro (but I like to ask for more green onions) - scallop nigiri (my go to) - red snapper nigiri (another one I can't live without) - hot Junction roll - Winnie's special roll Not my fav but a hit with my boo: - Yellowtail belly - Tres amigos Tried but would probably get something else as it's not to my personal taste: - Yellow stone (roll with just rice & cucumbers, fish in ceviche style on top with more onions & avoc than fish) - Giant Roll (imitation crab only inside) - John P Roll (spicy tuna topped with yellow tail, no sauce, is fresh but not mind blowing) - A2B2 Roll - Sashimi Salad (salad dressing all over fish and I personally feel like it doesn't go) - Liz special

    Jalapeno Bomb w/ Spicy Tuna $10.45
    Alexia N.

    i've been here so many times but for this order we brought new people and they loved it! we ordered the sashimi combo, oysters, rainbow dragon & giant roll, ewok and eel hand roll. safe to say they want to come back as soon as possible I couldn't take a picture before we already picked at it and of everything we ordered

    To go- Winnie special roll on the left and Torrance's special roll on the right
    Emily N.

    I've been meaning to check this place out, but it's been a challenge getting out with two very young kids. So, we decided to try their takeout instead. The nigiri was delicious, with generous portions of good quality fish that really stood out. I also appreciated how they thoughtfully separated the sauces for the specialty rolls--unlike many places that drench everything in sauce to hide the flavors. This approach let the fresh ingredients shine. I definitely want to come back and experience dining in person next time. Overall, I really enjoyed their sushi!

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    Btent J.

    Food Beautiful beaches roll: One of the best rolls I've had. Balanced and fresh. 5/5 Vena Roll: 4.5/5. An excellent and fresh roll. Great texture. Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5

    Blue FIn Chu Toro sushi and Veda Special Roll
    Cosette R.

    This place was honestly incredible. The quality of the food was top notch; flavorful and fresh. The decor inside was also super colorful, inviting and cute. Shoutout to our server John who went out of his way to give us an outstanding customer service experience. I'm so happy I found this place and will definitely be back!

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    Everything from decor to.100s of dishes served were superior to any other restaurant in the area.

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    Our fav go-to neighborhood spot for me and the wife. Never fails. Vic and Jo roll is my favorite.

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    Great Atmosphere and Great Prices for an extensive menu. I recommend them highly. The staff was very attentive

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    The best sushi in the world Delicious food, super nice staff, good music! My favorite sushi place forever!

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    Ask the Community - Ueno Sushi

    Is this ayce?

    No, we are not AYCE.

    Is Victor still the owner or is Ueno under new management? Victor is a legend!

    Thanks for asking. Victor used to be our minor shareholder and owner. Now we have been under the same management team since day 1 we opened this restaurant on September 2nd 2020 without him.

    Do we need to book a reservation in advance for a big party of 8 for this weekend?

    Absolutely yes please, because we always busy on weekends. Please call 424-488-2422

    Is this place AYCE?

    It is not. But you will wish it was. The food is really good.

    Can I get brown rice on sushi rolls?

    We’re sorry we don’t have brown rice at the moment.

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    Ojiya - **SPECIAL**
 Freshly caught tuna, cleaned & cut at OJIYA.  Sashimi, Temaki and Sushi $12.99.  Hurry!! Order it before it is all gone!

    Ojiya

    4.1(445 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    This place is well-known and highly respected among Torrance's Japanese community for serving up…read morequality sashimi bowls. Their udon carbonara also gets a lot of praise and it's a consistent star item on the regular menu. I recently tried their vegetable croquette; the texture is absolutely perfect. A crispy, crunchy, camera-perfect exterior with a pillowy soft filling on the inside. An unsung hero of their menu is the seared salmon belly nigiri. I can see myself getting more than one order of this item next time I'm around. A few other items I saw and hope to try in the future are: - Oyster OR Scallop/Clam Croquette - Beef Tataki - Tako Wasabi - Takoyaki - Onion or Salmon Skin Salad Service is quick and prompt for the dine-in experience. The staff checks in regularly, refills your water proactively, but they're not excessive nor overly eager which I appreciate. The restaurant itself is a small hole in the wall, but in my experience those are the kind of places with the best bites of food.

    I really wanted to like Ojiya, but after my second attempt, I've decided I will not be back. I…read moreordered the bento box, and unfortunately it was nothing above average. For the price, I expected the quality and presentation to feel more special, but it was very basic. I also paid an additional $3.50 for sashimi, which did not taste or look premium enough to justify the upcharge. What bothered me most was being told there would be an additional 50-cent charge for ponzu sauce. I agreed, but what I received was barely enough to cover the bottom of my small dipping dish -- about half of a tiny thumb-sized portion. I don't mind paying extra when something feels worth it, but the small upcharges and underwhelming portions made the experience feel disappointing. This was my second attempt to like Ojiya, but unfortunately, I won't be returning.

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    Ojiya - Takana Fried Rice

    Takana Fried Rice

    Ojiya - Udon Carbonara

    Udon Carbonara

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