Been wanting to try this place for a while. They unfortunately don't have the set menus anymore, so ordered à la carte. Ordered the spicy tuna crispy rice, hamachi sashimi, omakase 5 piece, chicken karagge. The fish was so fresh and very good quality! Never had such good quality tuna in spicy tuna! All the workers and sushi chefs were Japanese- felt really authentic! There's parking in the lot in front. There's booth and counter seating. Planning to come back! read more

Return dining at the BEST JAPANESE food in LA, from a Japanese American person who is incredibly picky about dining out. My mom was a chef and she could make all of these dishes. Highly recommend their food - got black cod, mackerel, nasu miso, sunomono, various sushi - all excellent. Just the Tempura batter wasn't crispy enough for my taste. Delicous - 5 's! Julie Inouye read more

Pretty decent casual omakase for a great price. Wide enough selection on the menu so that there's something for everyone. read more

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Went on for an early weekend dinner. There's a small lot plus street parking available. Was a bit quiet when entering, the decor was modern and clean. Was served right away - ordered à la carte. Fish was ok but didn't really have much flavor to it and the rice was a bit hard. May have been an off night but probably wouldn't come back. read more

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Will definitely be back. New favorite spot for premium sushi in my hood. Great service in an intimate setting - what more can one ask for?! read more

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Charming, small, authentic place. My wife is Japanese so we are rather selective about the places we go to. This place is definitely our first choice in our area. High quality, fair price, friendly Japanese staff. read more

My boyfriend and I had a date night here and it was fantastic. We sat at the bar and the sushi chef was friendly and personable. We initially came in for the omakase but were intrigued by the specials, so the chef suggested if we wanted more "interesting" fish to skip the omakase and order ala carte. While it was a bit pricy, it was worth it! Each piece of fish was fresh. The rice was perfect. We also ordered the miso eggplant and it was one of the best miso eggplant dishes we've ever had! Highly recommend this place. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Overall the service was attentive but the atmosphere wasn't anything special and the sushi was just ok and not super flavorful. There are a lot of options in town so I would not go back. read more

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. read more

UO Nigiri - Miso Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Top tier experience! Came here for a birthday dinner impromptu and the staff was nothing but kind and accommodating. Food was great and service was even better. Highly recommend :) read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

UO Nigiri - Bluefin Tuna, Salmon & Yellowtail - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

SUPERB quality and EXOTIC choices flown in from Japan, Korea and all over. AUTHENTIC. Omakase is a great value. We are aficionados and this is WAY UP THERE read more

UO Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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! read more

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I really wanted to like UO Nigiri! I admit, I'm a sushi snob. But sometimes, instead of omakase, I just want something casual yet authentic. (I loved K-ZO and Kiriko...RIP) So, I was excited to try UO. Unfortunately, the sushi was absolutely awful. Overcooked rice and fish that did not taste fresh at all. My worst mistake was ordering the salmon roe - it was so fishy and tasted worse than the frozen pre-marinated ones from Mitsuwa. Their Japanese male server provided great service, though! We still tipped our server 20% since it's not his fault the food sucked. I definitely hope they'll improve because there are way too many good sushi options in LA for this place to survive. read more

UO Nigiri just gets better and better. I have been about 6 times and is now my go to for sushi whenever I visit LA. 10-15 minutes from the airport hotels so easy for sushi loving travelers! Highly recommended. read more

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

The fish was extremely fresh and the portions were generous. I was happy to see fish not native to this country. The service was excellent as our server checked on us frequently. The appetizer I particularly enjoyed was the Eggplant with Miso. I'll be back. read more

The service is next level and the fish is fo fresh!! Flown in from Japan! The owner and all sushi staff is beyond talented and everything is 5 stars! You must come here and omakase and sake it. you will not be mad and it will be your new fav spot! read more

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. read more

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UO Nigiri was a great find! Everything we tried was delicious . We definitely recommend this hidden gem.

So glad this opened up!! Quality no frills Sushi omakase. Everything I've had here is delicious and they have lunch specials as well. Simple tasting menus to choose from and a wide variety of traditional Japanese sushi and rolls (I.e. no California rolls!). Love that it's walking distance for me. Owner Yusuke is very nice and friendly! read more

Taro and the whole staff were so kind, welcoming and attentive. The nigiri was so incredible- some of the freshest fish I've had. read more

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i don't think i've ever waited so long to be served at a restaurant selling food at these price points in LA before... granted they DID just open on the 13th (and a server did warn me they were short staffed), but the price and the area demand better planning. we walked in to eat at 7:30 on a wednesday night, and i saw at least three groups of people who walked away because the restaurant was at capacity. the quality of the food was delicious, but it was a bit of a let down waiting so long in between these small bites. our servers were also so nice! however, waiting so long, in addition to the poor acoustics of the small restaurant really didn't do it for my family or i. i'd probably come back earlier in the evening to give it a shot because it was genuinely so yummy read more

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This place is a new favorite!! Sushi quality was unbelievable, the service was personal and attentive, and the space is so lovely. If you're looking for quality sushi in the area with the sweetest waiters and sushi chefs, this is the spot! read more

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

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!

Incredibly fresh fish with variety, quick and kind service, and the restaurant itself is very cute and intimate. We were blown away by the Premium fixed menu but something that really stood out was the scallop nigiri - it's an experience. read more

UO Nigiri - UOs Premium - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

For the price point this place was at all worth it. It's the most basic sushi. I go to places like Matsuhisa, Sushi Beluga, Sugarfish, Hiko, Irori, Kazu Nori, Katsuya, Nobu etc. Plus I just came back from Japan. I know sushi! All I can say is that the portion is small. Fish is forgettable at best which is just sad. Nothing to say about the sauce. Easily the most forgettable $500 meal I've had in a long time. A short drive down to Saijo and even Tangaroa (both on Washington, same street as this place) you will get better sushi. read more

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

This place was exceptional. You can order a la carte rare delicacies you typically only see in $300 a head sushi restaurants. read more

Just learned of UO. The restaurant has a crisp and clean vibe, just like their food. The music was at a nice volume, allowing for easy conversation- unfortunately this is a rare treat in this town. The fish was a higher level than most sushi restaurants we've been to. I typically try the one or two unusual fish on the menu. UO's menu had a half dozen I had never seen. I tasted three; the black throat was particularly tasty. The edamame was cooked and salted just right. I finished it off with the salted plum and cucumber roll, which was also new to me. It felt like a nice end after the fish, light and bright. My date had the crispy rice; the rice was prepared well with a unique touch. I didn't order off the Omakase Nigiri, I wasn't in the mood to tell the chef I don't eat certain fish. But after dining here tonight, I might give it a go next time. Yusuke was great to talk to, and he prepared dishes at a nice pace. It's very clear the touches in the restaurant are thought out. We enjoyed having the place to ourselves on a slow Tuesday night. But we also want UO to be successful so it stays in our neighborhood for the long haul. So for my own selfishness, please check UO out. read more