A Japanese friend recommended this restaurant to me and I personally really liked the food. The rolls and sushi were fresh and the karaage and other side dishes were also good. The sauce that came with the shrimp sushi had a little kick and was really addictive so we ended up ordering a lot of it. The soups were good too. The wait can get pretty long, so I'd recommend making a reservation. read more

Waka Sakura (located upstairs in Tokyo Central) offers a fantastic, premium sushi experience with a fun, high-tech twist. ​Exceptional Quality: Everything is made-to-order via tablet using premium, in-house milled rice and fresh, generous cuts of fish that rival high-end sushi bars. ​Fun Delivery: Your food arrives rocketed straight to your booth on a slick, two-tiered express conveyor belt. ​Must-Try Dishes: The Tuna Lovers Plate, Salmon Party Platter, and the incredibly crispy deep-fried salmon belly. ​It gets busy on weekends, but you can easily shop downstairs while you wait. Highly recommended for a high-quality, 5-star meal! read more

Finally got a chance to try Waka Sakura, and it was such a fun experience! We stopped by on a Friday afternoon after 2 p.m. and were pleasantly surprised there was no wait. The conveyor belt dining was entertaining--we kept ordering just so we could watch the dishes make their way and stop at our table. The food was fresh, tasty, and there was a great variety to choose from. Between the good food and the novelty of the experience, we had a great time. We left full, happy, and definitely amused. Looking forward to coming back! read more

See all

Memorial Day Weekend and the best part? Tables were available and our tummies were ready!! Located on the second floor of Tokyo Central, it's a IYKYK type of establishment. WAKA Sakura specializes in made to order sushi and high quality sashimi. The conveyor belt stops the order at the right table and you place your order on ipad like screen. From the ginger on the table, the fresh grinded wasabi, to the discount on the salmon, we were feasting good! The table ordered an array of things to try: 1. Salmon Collar 2. Sashimi Platter 3. Eel Sushi 4. Tomago Sushi 5. Spicy Tuna Roll 6. Spicy Tuna Hand Roll 7. Green Dragon Roll 8. Blue Fin Tuna Sushi Everything was so tasty and drool worthy. I love the quality of their rice and the flavors were on point! Highly recommend WAKA Sakura, it's a foodie destination for sure! read more

See all

Waka Sakura is located on the second floor of Tokyo Central, and it ended up being a great spot for a quick sushi fix. We came on a Sunday and were surprised that there was no wait at all. We were seated immediately, and the service throughout our meal was excellent. This is conveyor belt sushi, but instead of grabbing random plates, the sushi comes out on the conveyor belt after you place your order. We tried several nigiri including the salmon, whelk, and yellowtail, along with a few hand rolls. The fish tasted fresh and was better quality than I expected for the price point. One thing that caught my attention was the rice since it has a brownish color, but I believe it's actually white rice. Whatever they're doing, it tasted great and paired well with the fish. read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Gardena, California

See all

Im really disappointed in my first experience here. I was so excited to solo dine :( To be clear, the service was good. My host was nice and helpful. I first ordered the tuna roll, and that had a great, fresh taste. Miso soup was ok, just like what you'd find at your average sushi spot. I moved onto the tuna nigiri combo. The seared one was the only one I liked. The rest of the pieces had a very fishy, bad taste. I didn't expect to find that here :/ I ordered the roll again and a pair of seared salmon hoping I'd find something different. This time the roll had a fishy taste and the seared salmon had a very strong fishy, bad taste despite it being seared! Crossing my fingers I won't get sick. Overall, one of my worst sushi experiences in years. I'm hoping it was just a bad day and I was unlucky but I'm surprised to see how great the reviews are. I won't be spending my money here again but I hope they can improve their quality control and consistency! read more

See all

This place was good. Their sashimi is good. I like that they sell rolls by the six but sometimes it can be dangerous because cost can add up. read more

See all

I had a really fun experience at Waka Sakura in Gardena. It's a conveyor-style sushi spot, but you don't actually grab anything off the belt. Everything is ordered from the iPad at your table, and your dishes get delivered right to you on the belt system. It's quick, smooth, and honestly pretty entertaining to watch. It is a bit on the pricey side for what you get but if you're looking for a lighter meal or want to control exactly how much you eat, it actually works really well. Service is minimal since everything is automated, but the system is easy to use and food comes out fast. The place was also clean and well organized. Overall, a fun, modern sushi experience! read more

See all

This is by FAR my favorite sushi spot in all of Southern California. The sushi is always incredibly fresh and delicious, and the service is consistently top-notch. I also love that it's located above Tokyo Central; it's perfect for taking a break before or after a shopping trip!! Some of my go-to items are the yuzu cheesecake with vanilla ice cream (so good!) and the tuna hand roll. On this visit, my boyfriend and I ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was fantastic. The atmosphere really adds to the experience. The lighting is warm and cozy, and the space feels both clean and authentic. They also serve really flavorful wasabi, which is a nice touch. I keep coming back to Waka Sakura again and again bc it NEVER disappoints. read more

See all

Finally found the time to visit the conveyor belt sushi a lot of my friends have been raving about. After a short wait, we were taken to our table and to my surprise, this wasn't like the usual conveyor belt sushi where food is always on the belts. It was more like, use the iPad to choose your items and then they were scurried over to you on the conveyor belt directly. A little misleading from my friends but nonetheless I think I prefer this better. The sushi was freshly made and the quality was really good given the average prices. My favorite things here were definitely the salmon and yellowtail cuts. The fried salmon collar was also to die for and would definitely be back just for that. Overall, a great experience and a not so hidden hidden gem has been found and added to my go to sushi spots. If you are in the area and are looking for some good sushi at reasonable prices, come give this place a try! read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Gardena, California

See all

Such a fun place, made me feel like I was in Japan again! The digital ordering screen is easy and the conveyer belt is fast, great prices all around. The fish was really good, very thick slices, and so many options. There was a short wait, but it's fun to walk around the Japanese grocery store while you do wait. Will definitely come back again! read more

See all

Cool little spot inside the market for som decent sushi. Once you get over the gimmick of the food being delivered right to your booth, you realize the sushi isn't anything special and the prices are a little high for what it actually is. I do really appreciate that they use legit wasabi, but other than that this place doesn't do much for me. The staff is friendly enough and it's a good spot for a quick lunch, but there are plenty of better sushi options in the area. read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Gardena, California

See all

I've been to Tokyo Central Gardena many times before and usually I eat at their food court area. I wonder if I've just missed the stairway upstairs to the second floor where Waka Sakura is located. I have shopped in grocery many times, but I don't ever remember a second floor. I only learned about it when my niece told me about it. We were in the Lomita, Torrance, Gardena area, so I figure to finally try Waka Sakura to get some sushi. TBH I didn't get to do my usual Yelp research, so I didn't know what to expect of this sushi place. I did like that besides the tablet on top at the table, you can scan the code and use your phone which personally I found it easier to use instead of the tablet because it was a hard reach for me to place orders on the tablet. I have to say the service was really good. You would think service should be good at a conveyor sushi restaurant especially since you order on the tablet and it comes directly to your table. As that is true, the orders come quickly, but the servers were very attentive to refilling drinks, clearing plates that were empty and great to answering questions. I have a food allergy, do when I asked the server, she quickly went to verify to double check before I placed the order. The one complaint I have is that they do have a variety of options, but if there is something you want that is not on the menu, they cannot make it for you. For example if I was at my sushi restaurant where I can communicate with the chef, I can ask if he can make a certain handroll or make a cut roll into a hand-roll. I asked the server if they could make an eel hand roll for me since they have a similar cut roll. She said no. If it's not offered on the menu, then it's not available. The nice stand out feature of Waka Sakura is the quality of ingredients, the quality of the fish and seafood, the the high end options that you would not usually see in a restaurant style such as this The big question is, would I eat here again? My honest answer is yes I could, however I would rather try other Japanese Sushi restaurants in the area that might accommodate my cravings. read more

See all

I was really excited to try this since I had a great experience at the one in Irvine. They have an extensive menu ranging from rolls to sashimi to nigiris. I love how they have mini party packs (salmon, tuna, & wagyu). I brought my friends here since everyone was picky about the type of fish they wanted. My friends liked how the market was right outside too, allowing us to get a sweet treat from here afterwards. I got the salmon party while my friends ordered some hand rolls, nigiris, salmon and eel rolls, tuna set, and shrimp. Everyone enjoyed every piece and even ordered more of their first order! We were all quite happy and satisfied. It was so good that I brought my boyfriend back the next week! He was also very impressed with the quality and freshness of each piece. He preferred this location over the one at Irvine. I would definitely come back and I highly recommend this to others who want to experience a "revolving sushi bar." read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Gardena, California

See all

2nd floor of Tokyo central market. Nigiri was fresh and delicious, will def be back. All the items came out on the belt without too much delay and our server was very kind. I love the chili oils on the rolls, something you don't see very often in sushi places. Their nigiri is preseasoned which is interesting. The fresh wasabi they give you does elevate the taste as well. Waited around 20 minutes on a Sunday night, sign up for their waitlist only in person unfortunately. Ambience is good for casual outings or dates, the interior is wood heavy and minimal. The only inconvenience is having their order tablet so high up. Thankfully you can just order in your phone with a QR code but the tablet is annoying to look at and lags when you scroll. read more

See all

I don't normally love revolving sushi bars, but I was impressed by the quality and taste of this one! I believe their sushi was cooked with vinegar or soy sauce to give it some extra flavor, which it did! The Wagyu Nigiri came in a 3 piece for only $14! That's impossible to beat especially for how good the taste was. The mixed salmon nigiri was also a great deal and generous with portion size. I ordered a sushi roll that was similar to a spicy tuna and crunchy roll combined. This was amazing and I'd definitely order again. The overall human interaction was very minimal as you order on a screen and the revolver brings your food around. read more

See all

This is a hidden gem, tucked upstairs the Tokyo central market (the elevator is on the left side of the market). As pictured, we ordered a little bit of everything- sushi, hand rolls, and sashimi. It's not the cheapest place but definitely fair and worth the quality. Between the two people, we spent about 85 dollars. Our favorite was the yellow tail, sashimi platter and handroll. Would definitely come back. read more

Waka Sakura - Yellow tail, albacore and sweet shrimp - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Gardena, California

See all

I really like this place. It's a good Kaiten sushi spot that mimics what you find in Japan. Less selection and the rice could be letter formed. But overall liked it and it can be coupled easily with shopping downstairs. read more

This trendy sushi bar has a conveyer belt. That's it's big hook 1- food Top tier sushi, very fresh BUT they use brown rice and the portions are a bit small and the prices are a bit high and they charge for extra wasabi 2- ambiance Who doesn't enjoy watching the conveyer belt? BUT it's not a true Japanese Kaitenzushi as you order individually as opposed to pay by the plate It is on the second floor of the Tokyo market. Fun for the novelty. Would I go again ? Meh. read more

See all

I come here multiple times each month, and have been since coming here for the first time. I absolutely adore it and love that it can fill two of us up for only about $60-80 for great quality fish. Among my many visits, only one has been a little disappointing which was the one time we went as soon as it opened ~ it may have been leftover cuts which weren't as fresh/nicely presented. However, we knew that all the previous visits were more than enough to prove their quality since the taste was still pretty much the same. This will continue to be my go-to spot for satisfying a sushi craving that is affordable for its quality and just beyond great on the usual. Genuinely, I have not found a spot with such consistently buttery, generous, and delicious fish as nice as this one. My number one. Wait times used to be longer but if you miss the meal times, we are typically seated immediately. If you are faced with a long wait time and don't really know what you can do while waiting, it's a perfect spot to walk around in the meantime. The albacore garlic chip nigiri, scallop nigiri, and spicy tuna topped bluefin tuna rolls are my absolute favorites. read more

See all

Located on the second floor of Tokyo Central market, this is a small location. Ordering is by the tablet over the conveyor belt or on your phone. Using your phone is much easier than the tablet. Staff is very friendly and attentive, food is delicious and comes fast. Prices are average for the area, quality of the food is very high. Dinner for 2 with tax and tip $67.00. No wait for seating on a Tuesday evening. Highly recommend. read more

See all

The hype is indeed warranted! Came here to Waka Sakura and it does not disappoint. Conveyor belt concept of delivering food to you once you order on the tablet. Servers come and ask if everything is fine. Sushi is fresh and delicious! This is our go to sushi place when we want quality without spending an arm and a leg. Will be back! read more

See all

Absolute gas. Food was incredibly delicious: the fish was temped correctly, cut precisely, and tasted fresh. Whenever sushi is like this it just melts away in your mouth. Blue fin, whitefish, yellow tail, salmon, shrimp, rolls, everything was a success and served surprisingly quick. The conveyor belt was easy to work with and ordering through the tablet and/or QR code was user friendly. read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Gardena, California

Tried Waka Sakura for the first time and absolutely loved it! We went early on a weeknight so we were sat immediately but I can imagine on a weekend needing to be patient. It's on the second floor of the Tokyo Central market which is impressive in of itself. Servers were still attentive even though it was conveyor sushi. Sushi came out fresh and delicious, I love the unique rice they use. Great value as well! I'd be back here more often if I lived closer. Absolutely worth it! read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Gardena, California

This isn't a place you stumble into. It's a place you're meant to find. Upstairs, past the aisles of pure Japanese ingredients, there's a table waiting. And it's worth the climb. The sushi is the real deal. Profoundly fresh and you can taste the quality in every piece. It's Japanese preparation that doesn't need to announce itself; it just read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Gardena, California

Amazing! Please don't call it revolving sushi because it is NOT. Plates are made as you order and delivered via conveyor belt to your table. More like a conveyor belt sushi bar. Everything is made fresh. Not that you know it is NOT revolving sushi, let me tell you it was delicious and highly recommended. I especially love that the servings are smaller (less pieces) and less price. The entire process works so well as you don't have to order everything you think you want at once. Like the sushi bar, you order as you eat and it is delivered to the table on the conveyor belt and you retreive it. Listen for the bell if you are not paying attention since each plate arrives pretty fast. That said, the service is really good. Your drinks arrive asap and other hot items (steamed egg) are delivered by the servers. They check up on you routinely as well. Tables and ambiance are very clean and everything is brightly lit. I'll be back hopefully soon. Last tip - go to the back of Tokyo Central market and take the stairs to the second level. read more

Are conveyor belt sushi places still a thing? This place is kinda like it. The difference is you order on the iPad or scan the QR code on your phone and it's sent to you once it made on the conveyor belt. This place has been around about a year and it sits in the second floor of Tokyo Central. It's kind of cool because you really don't need a server. But there is someone that seats you and checks in on you. Anyway, the food here is good. I think it's good quality. The fish is fresh and the Wagyu beef melts in your mouth. I love the yuzu cheesecake because it's not overly sweet. I'll come back here for sure. read more

See all

The fish is fresh and the rice is delicious! They have all of the standard favorites (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, etc.), as well as some special and seasonal items (cod, wagyu beef). They also have a selection of cooked items, including edamame and shishito peppers. I love this updated take on conveyer belt sushi. You order on an iPad or your phone (multiple people can order at once), and the plates come out on the conveyer belt and stop in front of you. There aren't any dishes sitting there and revolving. I don't have to worry about how long something has been sitting out. There are some items that are brought out by the servers, like beverages and desserts. The restaurant is very clean and spacious. I tend to go on the early side (12pm for lunch, 6pm for dinner), and there is a steady stream of customers but I have not yet had to wait for a table. Upon arrival, a server brings you to your table. They give you chopsticks, a soy sauce dish and wasabi. There is a bottle of soy sauce and a container of ginger already on the table. There is a QR code on the table to access the ordering page on your phone, and there is an iPad above the conveyer belt at each table as well for ordering. The value is solid, and you can keep track of the cost on the ordering page. I had a very satisfying meal for about $50. I'm pretty sure I will be a fairly frequent customer! read more

See all

One of my favorite go to sushi places to eat at. The brown rice is soft, moist & delicious here. The wasabi is of great quality & very subtle, it doesn't go straight into your nose as the others do. This location is the newer location vs the one in Gardena (OG location) Favorites here: Eel Salmon Roe Sweet shrimp Seaweed salmon assorted Scallop lover Salmon hand roll Very kid friendly place. Service can be slow at times just use the service button on kiosk / app. Tip: don't go during rush hour, go in between so you don't have to wait like crazy. read more

See all

Clean and quick service on a weekday. Much better than Kura revolving sushi but still not my first choice. The rice it red due to the red sushi vinegar they use. The food was good but nothing stood out. I would give it another try to try other items but I was not too impressed my first time. read more

See all

I went wakasakuraa and it was crowded but service was quick and friendly I liked salmon and scallops I will come back again and will be regular customer read more

See all

My new favorite sushi spot in Gardena! I came here on a Saturday night and the wait was 45 mins but moves pretty fast, and you can shop in Tokyo Central while waiting. I ordered the Raw and Seared Salmon combo, Tuna combo, and Tuna Handroll. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The rice is already seasoned, making it even better. It's labeled as conveyor belt sushi, which is a different concept than I was used to, but was very cool. Great spot! read more

Waka Sakura - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Gardena, California

This place is definitely a step up from Kura Sushi. I love that everything is made to order yet still delivered via the conveyor belt. Ordering through the QR code on your phone is also much more convenient than using the touchscreen above your seat. The four of us were seated right away around 5:15 pm on a Sunday. We ordered a variety of items, including the salmon party, shrimp party, and scallop party. You really can't go wrong with any of the "party" plates! That said, I do wish there were an option to customize individual pieces, as I would have preferred some without spicy mayo. We were also intrigued by the advertised Hokkaido-flown amadai (tilefish), but unfortunately it wasn't very impressive and had a slightly chewy texture. Everything else, however, was great, and we enjoyed both the food and the friendly service. read more

See all

Came here for lunch w/ a coworker for the first time and days later I'm still drooling about this meal. Maybe I'm hungry but these nigiri was tasted fresh, and they melt in your mouth. We got the salmon, tuna, and scallop combo, albacore, and spicy tuna roll with blue fin tuna on top. Fast services. Highly recommend. read more

Waka Sakura - salmon, tuna, and scallop combo, albacore, and spicy tuna roll with blue fin tuna on top. - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Gardena, California

Fun! delicious! This restaurant is the second floor (above Tokyo market). The sitting was fast in a Sunday afternoon. I highly appreciate the no wait. The server was very helpful... explained to us how to use the system to order. The fish is tasty and meals in your mouth good. The restaurant is clean. read more

See all

I've been wanting to come here since they opened and patiently waited for the new-restaurant hype factor to die down. I came in on a Saturday around 4:30PM so there were some patrons, but still a good amount of tables open. I was seated immediately after walking in and being greeted by the host. The quality of all items (seared wagyu beef & all nigiris I tried) pleasantly surprised me. While the food was delicious, I wish this place kept up with the novelty of it all. Sure the conveyer belt is clean and efficient, but the whole appeal of this dining style isn't just the conveyer belt; *affordability* is a huge factor too. For ~9 plates, my bill came out to a little over $50. Granted, I did have a couple of seared wagyu pieces and 1 order of the medium fatty bluefin tuna. But speaking from experience of enjoying sushi like this overseas and in other competing restaurants stateside, for the quality of the fish and the amount of sushi I got - my bill would be significantly less elsewhere. Customer service alone: 5/5 - Swift & attentive If this place were to make just a few slight price cuts, I'd easily be a regular. Perhaps another couple of visits where I lean into more of the nigiri combos available will change my mind in the future. read more

Waka Sakura inside Tokyo Central is such a hidden gem. It's located upstairs, so a lot of people don't even realize it's there, which makes it feel like a secret spot when you catch it at the right time. Depending on the day and time, you might walk right in or end up waiting up to 45 minutes, but it is absolutely worth it. The sushi is very fresh and consistently high quality. One of the best parts is that the sushi comes out on a bullet train style system, which makes the experience fun and fast while keeping everything super fresh. The restaurant is clean, efficient, and well run, and everything comes out quickly. It is a great place for casual sushi with quality that feels elevated. What really makes this place stand out is how affordable it is for the quality you get. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering how fresh and well prepared everything is. If you are shopping at Tokyo Central or just nearby, this place is a must try. I always leave satisfied and looking forward to coming back. read more

See all

Came back after a year and I think this place is still worth it! My boyfriend and I waited about 10-15min to be seated and we received a text once the table was ready. We ordered different items from last time but I think the prices increased slightly but not too much. Either way, we had about 30 pieces of sushi for around $60 w/o tax or tip which I think is still worth it :) read more

See all

Love the belt sushi here but, HATE were the ordering tablet is positioned high above the belt. Gives me a pain in the neck looking up and to the side! Would be great if you would lower it to on the table, I can tell oth r rs dont like it cause they're holding their necks! For that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5! Other than that sushi is good! I'll be back but, I can only take so much pain... read more

Really great service and the fish is very fresh. It's definitely not the best of Japanese food around especially if you're in Torrance, but if you got hungry from all the shopping at Tokyo Central and need a quick bite, this is a great spot to stop by. The menu is limited. The prices are pretty high and some sushi served as single pieces. read more

See all