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    UO Nigiri

    4.3 (58 reviews)
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    Ami H.

    Had Lunch Lite set. they just use too many salmon, the first ceviche-ish dish was salmon, then had 2salmon out of 5 sushi.. in Japan actual sushi place does not even serve salmon but since Salmon is very popular in US, I understand that it's on the menu and one of them to be a salmon but it was just too much. quality was okay.

    Kelsey C.

    The owners of Torrance's Whitefin Market opened a restaurant. So of course the fish is great. UO's Premium set lets you try them all. At $78, 10 pieces with a few extras is quite a deal. They start with some edamame, which is overcooked. But the Salmon Ceviche is fabulously fresh. First round: Salmon and Bluefin Tuna are great, then there's pearly pink Hamachi yellowtail, creamy Madai red snapper with a pop of yuzu pepper, and then a lovely Hokkaido Scallop. There's a Hand Roll of eel and avocado to break things up, and I love the crunch of the freshly toasted nori. Next is Nodoguro, a fish the menu calls "black throat" - I think it's a perch? It's delicious, whatever it is. King Mackerel is meaty, Goldeneye Snapper is pretty, Toro is always awesome, and Hokkaido Uni is impossibly creamy and sweet. The ending is sweet and simple, with a lovely roll of snow crab. The quality is undoubtedly great, but I do wish the rushi rice were better. A good rice can really enhance the sushi, and their did not. The service also felt a bit rushed. They were bringing out the courses rather quickly, but I'll chalk that up to a nearly empty dining room for a weekday lunch. They're still fairly new so I look forward to seeing how they grow and evolve. Hope to be back in the nearer future.

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    Winnie K.

    UO Nigiri is the sushi omakase restaurant from fish wholesaler Whitefin Market, which means their fish is fresh and high quality. They have a small parking lot and walking distance from Costco. If you have tire appointment, this is the perfect place to wait out the services. For the food: The Nigiri Courses are the best way to try a variety of high quality sushi at a decent price. The nigiri, handroll and cutroll are all chef's choice. UO's Lite Course is the perfect portion for lunch, when there is a small discount during lunchtime.

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    Jada W.

    I went here for my birthday and everything was great! The server was nice and attentive. It was quiet and not too busy at all. I even noticed the traditional seating area which would be great to try next time I've been to Japan and the sushi here feels authentic. The hand rolls and nigiri were great! We also got hot sake and green tea. Everything was so good, I would come here again.

    Lucy O.

    I'm an absolute sushi snob and have spent time in Japan and am hard to please and was blown away. The experience, the chefs, the flavor - the absolute real deal. I have legit nothing negative to say was shocked how good!

    Premium Omakase meal was beautiful!
    Rachel Ann C.

    We had a great experience here! We went here on a Saturday night for my boyfriend's impromptu birthday dinner around 7:30pm. The place is small, cozy and intimate. It seems like a cute date night spot for couples and small parties as omakase isn't the cheapest, but it's a great dinner option to treat yourself. We got the Premium Omakase with Suntory Premium Malts. It came with an edamame and salmon appetizer, 10 premium sushi, 1 snow crab hand roll, and 1 4-piece Toro Scallion cut roll. Our plates came out one after the other and allowed us enough time to sit and enjoy each one after. The waiters were nice and explained each of the plates to us, how to eat which with soy sauce or not, etc. I especially loved having miso soup to order to end as it settled our full stomachs well. And, as a surprise, they brought out a green tea ice cream with red bean and mochi (the chewiest mochi I've ever had!) with a candle on top for his birthday, so sweet! They already include a 16.5% service charge so no extra tipping required. Great for an intimate little date night.

    Mina S.

    One of the worst sushi restaurants I've tried. It's close to our house, and my husband and I had been curious about it for a while. We finally went today, but unfortunately, we will never go back. The interior was cozy and clean, and the service was fine. But the food itself was extremely disappointing. The rice was undercooked and lacked even the basic flavor of properly made sushi rice. The scallop had a strong fishy smell and was unpleasant. Even though I was very hungry (and usually when you're hungry, everything tastes better), not even that made the food enjoyable. Sadly, the taste was closer to 1 star, no matter how much the atmosphere and service tried to make up for it.

    Kevin S.

    I've come here twice to try their omakase offering. Once for their middle tier and a second time for their top tier since it's advertised as premium fish. I cannot in good conscience recommend either based on the quality of the food at that price. Service: fantastic. Interior design terrific. But the sushi is on par with much cheaper establishments. In particular the rice quality is incredibly underwhelming. Compared to say sugarfish close by which I can confidently say had rice that is delicious on its own and accentuates the fish, I'm not even sure UO uses sushi rich. The fish quality is moderate at best, if I'm paying close to 100 dollars after tax and a mandatory 17% tip I should be at least impressed or feel I got my money's worth. At this juncture it feels overpriced. I don't think I was fleeced but if I want good quality sushi I would be doing self harm electing to come here for satisfy that craving.

    Kenny L.

    I would give this place 3.5 / 5 stars. Sashimi and sushi were very fresh. We especially liked the salmon tartare appetizer, Aburi salmon sushi and fresh Hokkaido scallop. They have a mandatory 16.5% service charge automatically added to the final bill. That way you don't have to tip but with the automatic service charge we expected excellent service. The servers were a bit awkward and not as experienced. They were nice, but it just felt a bit unnatural and stiff. Something that I hope improves over time since the servers may probably be new and are getting used to serving and explaining the 3 different omakase course. My wife and I chose the UO Favorite course which is the middle one priced at $48 / person we got our son the UO Lite course for $35 / person. The amount was just right for him. Our course was good as well. The total with alcoholic drinks, 3 omakase courses and one dessert came to around $241 (16.5%) service fee included. I guess the price is reasonable but still a bit pricy for what we got. The interior is simple, clean and nice. Very spacious.

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    Jackie C.

    UO Nigiri recently opened last week in Marina Del Rey. They specialize in omakase (nigiri, roll, hand roll sushi) and ala carte sushi. If you're allergic to shellfish, they will accommodate and swap out the shellfish for fish. The staff was very friendly and nice. There's parking in the lot in front of the restaurant or on the street. It's a very small restaurant, so good for small groups of 2-4 people. It's a pretty pricey place... $48 for the UO favorite (middle tier omakase) and I left still hungry.

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    Patrick W.

    My partner and I came here on Valentine's Day - we were craving sushi and Sugarfish didn't have outdoor seating available because their seats and tables were still put away from the rain over the week. We called ahead and asked if we could bring our dog to eat with us in the outdoor seating, and thankfully the staff was okay with that! We love eating with our dog, so that was a big win in our book. That being said, we peeked inside and the ambiance was really cute and clean! The first look at the menu is pretty reminiscent of Sugarfish, and it seems like they're intentionally priced to be a direct competitor to them. We ordered some hot green tea since it was freezing outside. My partner, who's a bit of a tea connoisseur, was initially a bit taken aback by the 5 dollar price tag on the tea - but after it arrived, he said he could understand why they were charging 5 dollars for it (apparently it's a loose leaf gyokuro). They offer free refills on the hot water, so you can get a few cups of tea out of your order. Moving onto the food: on the grand scheme of things, everything was pretty good, but it's hard to NOT compare the offerings to Sugarfish as the menu is almost a 1:1 translation of Sugarfish's "Trust Me" menus, with identical mid tier pricing and a slightly more expensive premium tier than the "Don't Eat Just Think". We ordered the UO's Favorites at 45 dollars (lunch pricing), and here's our overall thoughts: Edamame: No particular notes here, standard edamame. Salmon Ceviche: My partner and I both felt the sauce used in the ceviche could use a little more punch. Compared to the Tuna Appetizer at Sugarfish, we both preferred Sugarfish' s offering. The presentation was beautiful though, and the tomato garnish was really tasty. Spicy Tuna Handroll: Made with diced tuna rather than the paste you often find in Spicy Tuna hand rolls. That being said, the tuna was likely maguro, so the fish was quite lean. Again, it's an unfortunate comparison to make to Sugarfish's Toro and Crab rolls, but while this was good, it didn't wow us. The seaweed was really crispy though, so that was nice. 8PC Nigiri Salmon - Nice and buttery. Albacore - Served with a sauce. Albacore is usually paired with citrus flavors, so wouldn't be surprised if it was ponzu. Hamachi - Tender, definitely fresh. Bluefin Tuna Maguro - Unfortunately, probably the biggest disappointment of the meal; I don't want to come across as entitled, but when the menu is structured so similarly to Sugarfish, you would really expect to at least be getting Chutoro or even Toro. Aji: Served with minced ginger, my partner really liked this. Shima Aji: Firmer than Ani, don't have too much experience with this fish, but it was good! Hokkaido Scallops: Delicious and fresh. Salmon Aburi with Ponzu: Favorite of the meal - rich, buttery, with a hint of acidity to balance the richness of the cut. 4PC Cut Roll (Albacore w/ Green Onions): Actually a lot better than anticipated. Surprisingly buttery, and if you close your eyes and use some soy sauce, it can almost pass as Sugarfish's Toro hand roll. Overall closing thoughts: While the food overall was pretty good, there's still quite a few things that the restaurant can improve on, especially if they're positioning to be a Sugarfish competitor. Pacing wise - our hand roll, 4pc nigiri, edamame, and salmon ceviche came out almost back to back within 3-5 minutes. Considering we were the only table dining, it would be nice if they paced out our items so the rice didn't get cold/the seaweed didn't get soggy, as we had to rush to eat things and eat out of order (it definitely feels strange complaining about food coming out too quickly, but considering it was a really cold day, the rice in our nigiri was starting to get cold by the time we got to them). In terms of the quantity of food, we were both satiated, but definitely not full - maybe Sugarfish just has richer cuts that make you feel more full as the piece counts look pretty similar otherwise at the 45 dollar price point. I'll also note that portion control looks a bit inconsistent, as my partners salmon ceviche had almost double the amount of salmon mine did. We hope that they continue to improve as we'd like to come back again in the future!

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    Kelly S.

    I appreciate the mellow, traditional ambiance. The restaurant was simple but very nice. The fish selection was widely extensive. The dishes tasted palatable... My qualm is that the pricing and portions were quite small for an establishment that touts itself on its "affordability". We paid $100 per person, without any drinks... which I pay elsewhere for a more plentiful meal. Nothing awful here but I am not running back at all considering the other options for this price.

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    Such a nice vibe, the food was also spectacular and the service was top tier. If you're looking for a cute date spot this is it!

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    Excellent food and service with great atmosphere. Seafood was fresh and they had a nice sake list.

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    Authentic Japanese. Excellent sushi and sashimi. Wonderful service. Real Japanese owner and chef.

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    Enjoyable fresh sushi with a good price. Glad to find another reasonable sushi place in the neighborhood.

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    Food was fresh and high quality. Great service and flavors. Best sushi on the westside with good music and a cool vibe!

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    The food was just terrible. It tasted like gas station sushi. TERRIBLE. It's expensive for no reason. I'm so upset I spent over $100 here.

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