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What the Fish

3.8 (512 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Seafood
Open • 9:00 am - 9:40 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Good for kids

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Pork Gyoza (5 Pieces)
Jesse H.

Came in the night before Christmas Eve, hole in the wall with great vibes. Came in with an appetite so ordered a bunch of food. The service was great and quick! I definitely recommend if you want to stop for a quick bite or a heavy appetite. Will definitely be coming back!

Maruko X.

Ambiance: it's a very small and packed sushi place located in silver lake, there are very limited dining tables inside, and this place is good for takeout orders Service: very friendly and attentive, served water and food adequately Food: not the most authentic food but overall acceptable quality, combination items have the best value here SUSHI 7 PCS (TUNA, SALMON, SHRIMP, ALBACORE, YELLOWTAIL, WHITE FISH, EEL) - **** recommend for the variety, salmon and eel were great, others were okay SPICY TUNA ROLL - *** light taste MISO SOUP - *** average taste Price: moderate portions and very affordable prices, expect $25 per person

The dinner combo with cucumber wraps!
Ralph B.

I'll give almost any sushi place that offers cucumber wraps as a roll option 5 stars. But on top of that WTF has probably the best quality sushi I've had in its price range. Absolutely destroys the competition. They also gave noodles, tempura, gyoza and the standard array of sides and appetizers you'd expect.

Jeremy S.

Tried the sushi from What The Fish and it was amazing. The salmon was incredibly fresh, super clean tasting, and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. I also tried the roll with the meat, and that one was amazing too -- great flavor and a really unique combo that worked perfectly. Overall, the quality here really stands out. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're craving fresh, delicious sushi

Spicy Tuna Roll.
Nikki B.

First off, love the name of this place and the acronym (WTF). A friend of mine came over to visit, so I ordered some items for us to share. Salmon Sushi (3 pieces), Spicy Tuna Roll, Shrimp Tempura Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Garlic Edamame, & Miso Soup. The food was securely packaged and delivered on time. The miso was still hot when it arrived. The presentation of the sushi was nice. The Salmon was fresh and buttery soft. The Shrimp Tempura Spicy Tuna roll was huge and very tasty. The Spicy Tuna roll was good, and the Spicy Garlic Edamame was delicious and addicting. The prices were very reasonable, and the quality was good. Everything tasted fresh. I would order from here again.

Baked Salmon Roll
Keilab A.

Super meh, just very average. I ordered 4 basic rolls including the spicy tuna, eel and avocado, salmon, and albacore. The presentation of the cut rolls weren't the prettiest and the taste was just okay. The ladies working are super sweet and I really wish I would've liked this spot more. Seems like it's more of a takeout spot, since the inside only has like three tables.

two trays of sushi
Andreas K.

And it happened again, and it was again a delight to consume nicely prepared delicious sushi - directly UberEats delivered to our mouths... PREVIOUS REVIEW Wtf! Wonderful texture and flavor! Ordered as an Uber Eats straight home, it was a wonderful and despite some transport shakeup nicely presented collection of tasty delights: caterpillar roll, crunchy roll, rainbow roll, blue crab roll, miso soup and seaweed salad. All without exception were excellent, fresh and as desired from the distance of my sofa! Can't be much easier ...

Best sushi and environment ever !!! Nue was such a sweetheart! The ingredients tasted fresh and had great presentation. Love the mellow vibes and food quality! Super happy we came here. Will definitely be back next time in town! Thank you what the fish

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Amazing. Simple amazing little spot. Fish was fresh and delicious. It is small, and it is easy to have to wait in line.

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Not gonna lie this might have been some of the worst sushi I've ever had. I know it's fish, but it was wayyyy too fishy. Don't recommend

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This is a good neighbourhood sushi place where you can get a perfect rainbow roll for a reasonable price it is great

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Who doesn't like to get deals off the menu and get the BOGO deals from social media. Service was great and quick !

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Great customer service! Sushi was fresh and good ! Great happy hour deals ! Will be coming back :)

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Sushi Enya - Los Angeles - Sushi Enya Pasadena & Los Angeles Downtown

Sushi Enya - Los Angeles

4.3(1.8k reviews)
4.4 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
•$$

My friend and I went here and were so lucky to have been seated right away. The restaurant itself…read moreis a little small but felt intimate. We ordered 3 rolls and 2 hand rolls and it was the perfect amount. The chefs #1 roll was our absolute favorite! Could not get enough of it. We also got the lemon and yuzu roll which were both very delicious as well. I would definitely come back here. The fish was fresh and service was great. Only downside was because it's in the middle of DTLA there's not a lot of parking on the street. However it's right across from Japanese village which is attached to a parking structure. Just be mindful you'll have to pay.

I adore this quaint spot in Little Tokyo! The interior is modest and cozy with very friendly and…read moreattentive service, some of the best service I've ever had. The Assorted Sashimi was fun for the two of us to each try 6 premium pieces. Everything tasted fresh and high quality with a different garnish accompanying each piece! The cucumber salad was refreshing and crunchy to munch on in between sushi bites. Their Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice surprised me with an arrangement of flavors and textures that went together magically. I would have gotten a second order if stomach space wasn't a concern. Next we had the Yellowtail Sashimi, which of course had sliced jalapeño on top. I don't care how many restaurants put that out, it's always fantastic. The only roll we got was the Cherry Blossom roll, I was intrigued by the menus indication that it didn't have rice. A large roll with 11 pieces came out that was 95% fish, the remaining 5% being bits of avocado and two sauces that paired exquisitely. It tasted excellent. Our server recommended their Kid Season sake which was exactly what I was looking for: filtered and semi sweet. Highly recommend!

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Sushi Enya - Los Angeles - Chef Jeff adding the truffle on our special handroll. Stop by Sushi Enya in Los Angeles for the freshest best tasting sushi!!

Chef Jeff adding the truffle on our special handroll. Stop by Sushi Enya in Los Angeles for the freshest best tasting sushi!!

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Sushi Enya Pasadena & Los Angeles Downtown

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Oomasa Restaurant - Chicken teriyaki and tempura

Oomasa Restaurant

3.9(1.6k reviews)
4.5 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
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Absolutely delicious! First time trying this place and the service and quality of food was…read morepleasantly surprising. When we entered, we got seated right away with a very personable waitress who shared stories with us and made the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. We ordered the Sashimi Combo C, Gyoza, and White Fish Sashimi plate, all of which were a 5/5. Thank you so much!

Saw many good reviews on yelp so figured I decided take my family here to try for the first time…read more As soon as I walked in, first thing I immediately noticed was a stench inside the restaurant. It was definitely not what I've expected or ever experienced in a Japanese restaurant. We were quickly greeted by the staff and be seated by the wall. The upholstery of our seats were torn. The area where we were sitting was a bit too dark and could definitely add more lights for customers to see their menus. After giving a look at the menu, our server asked if we were ready. I said it's our first time so we need some time to look through the menu. She replied ok and left. We mainly ordered sushi items. Servers brought over each item one at a time. When I almost finished mine, my family is still waiting for theirs. You do see the staff walk by the tables constantly. However, I would hope the servers would ask how is everything and if we need anything else. Overall, sushi tastes fine. I probably won't be back given the experience that we had.

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Oomasa Restaurant - Ika geso (fried squid legs) with spicy mayo.  Delicious!

Ika geso (fried squid legs) with spicy mayo. Delicious!

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Oomasa Sushi Counter

Chubby Cattle

Chubby Cattle

4.9(4k reviews)
4.5 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
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Free WiFi
Wheelchair accessible

We came to Chubby Cattle to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience! From the moment we arrived, our server, Kevin, was absolutely wonderful. He took the time to explain the menu to us, answered all of our questions, and gave us excellent recommendations on how to cook and enjoy our meats. His knowledge, attentiveness, and genuine care really stood out. Kevin even brought out a special cut of meat and personally cooked it for us, and it was absolutely delicious! The quality of the food, the cuts of meat, and the freshness were all top-notch. Every bite was amazing! What truly made our visit extra special was the level of service. Kevin went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, enjoying our meal, and having a memorable birthday celebration. His attention to detail and friendly personality made the entire experience even better. Thank you, Kevin, for making my husband's birthday so special and for giving us such an amazing dining experience! We truly appreciate you and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Chubby Cattle, especially if you're looking for delicious food, high-quality meat, ambience and exceptional service! We came to Chubby Cattle to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! From the moment we arrived, our server, Kevin, was absolutely wonderful. He took the time to explain the menu to us, answered all of our questions, and gave us excellent recommendations on how to cook and enjoy our meats. His knowledge, attentiveness, and genuine care really stood out. Kevin even brought out a special cut of meat and personally cooked it for us, and it was absolutely delicious! The quality of the food, the cuts of meat, and the freshness were all top-notch. Every bite was amazing! What truly made our visit extra special was the level of service. Kevin went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, enjoying our meal, and having a memorable birthday celebration. His attention to detail and friendly personality made the entire experience even better. Thank you, Kevin, for making my husband's birthday so special and for giving us such an amazing dining experience! We truly appreciate you and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Chubby Cattle, especially if you're looking for delicious food, high-quality meat, ambience and exceptional service!

Our server Ruth was very helpful and attentive. It was my first time here and she was very helpful…read morein recommending items to try out and how the menu worked. Will be coming back to this location again! Thank you again for the amazing service!

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Bar Sawa - Aji

Bar Sawa

4.6(130 reviews)
4.4 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

fun atmosphere version of kaneyoshi. people are talkative, drinking, lively. dont get me wrong -…read morekaneyoshi can get like this too with the right people + sake but bar sawa it felt more like a regular versus kaneyoshi it's a hit/miss. food is pretty good, obviously for the price, you're not getting the same level of portions but if you need a quick omakase fix + fun night I recommend it.

3.5 stars. I've been here twice because I wanted to give it another try and see if my experience…read morewould be different the second time, but I walked away feeling pretty much the same, and my friend agreed. The atmosphere is great if you love intimate bar seating, the service is warm and cordial, and the drinks are very good. I also really liked the amount and variety of dishes served outside of the nigiri, so the meal felt substantial and well paced. The food itself was good and well executed, but for the price point, I was hoping for something more memorable or distinctive. A lot of the dishes and flavor profiles felt very familiar and similar to what I've had at many other more traditional omakase experiences. Nothing was bad by any means, but there wasn't a particular bite or flavor combination that surprised me or stayed with me afterward. The second time I came here, they had firefly squid (in season) which was a delight. If you're newer to sushi or omakase, I think this would be a great experience. But if you eat omakase frequently, there are other places around this price point that I think offer something a little more unique or memorable.

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Bar Sawa - The beautifully lit alcohol selection

The beautifully lit alcohol selection

Bar Sawa - Blue Crystal Shrimp

Blue Crystal Shrimp

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Izakaya Gazen

Izakaya Gazen

4.0(618 reviews)
4.5 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
•$$

Probably the only really Japanese restaurant in LA…read more Sushi is fresh, staff is actually Japanese, menu is realistic to what Japanese cuisine is like and I've never had a bad meal. Their signature house made tofus are delightful and fresh, their sushi is sooo delicious, their cooked porks and beefs are lovely and even the salads are tasty! Also the staff is sweet and attentive, Is it slightly expensive? Yes, but when Japanese friends come into town, it's the only place in LA i can really recommend to them. Love it !

Very solid location in the heart of Little Tokyo. There is a Metro train stop literally across the…read morestreet, making it very convenient, in addition to offering validated parking. The tofu sampler was very solid in my opinion, which if you like a strong soy flavor, this appetizer is for you. I've never had tofu presented this way so it was a unique experience, although loosely reminds me of the Chinese version of tofu dessert but firmer. Fun to interact with the different salt adds too. The chirashi set bowl was also an excellent value for what you get. It definitely fills you up and the fish cuts are very nice. They even offer to fry your shrimp head to add to the experience. Also I think the service was great. There was clearly a new person in training so she may have messed up our tofu sampler presentation by perhaps pairing the wrong salt with the wrong tofu but the regular staff was quick to address. The newer member also charged us a beer by accident but that was corrected too.

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Izakaya Gazen - Beef Tongue 9/10 super good with crunchy side and salty from soy sauce

Beef Tongue 9/10 super good with crunchy side and salty from soy sauce

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Salmon Chasuke 10/10 no need to say this is just, phenomenal. You need to try this!!!!

What the Fish - sushi - Updated October 2026

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