Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Santa Monica

32 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Maru Sushi Restaurant
Maru Sushi Restaurant
97/100 (41 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
International
Japanese
International
Fusion
Fusion
Fusion
International
Japanese
"If you don't like any particular type of food, come here and try their version. This place does it correctly with the best ingredients and will..."
Jeremy J Lum
"Luv, Luv Luv this place! Everything was..."
Kathy Whooley
"Hands down my favorite place. Everything I've tried is..."
Kev Kim
"Fantastic fresh ingredients, only using local farms that carry organic produce. Best sushi in all of Los Angeles. Asian/French Fusion..."
Timmy Lee
"This is the only place to enjoy lamb. Everything here is just delicious. Whenever I am in this part of town, I want to be..."
Roy Hill
"FIVE STAR!! After leaving Valencia in Dec. 2012, We just Can't wait for their re-Grand opening, New remodel!! Taki knows how to dress up every piece..."
Karen Sorenson
"favorite restaurant. not even..."
Addison Pan
"Absolutely, amazing....as..."
Christine Peterson Pike
"Best sushi in..."
Aaron N Cruz
"Me gustaría..."
Javier Moreno Aguado
"We drove over the hill last night to have the most wonderful dining experience to date. I had the petite filet with pureed parsnips and was the BEST..."
Patricia Koyshman
"All of the food we had was absolutely delicious! Will definitely come back. Very hip, cool restaurant with mix of sushi and and other hot dishes. I..."
Hillary
"This resturant in absolutely outstanding on every level. Weather you are stopping in for a quick solo bite, with a few friends or a corporate/company..."
Joe sloan
"Tonight i introduced my friend Sophia, who had just finished back-to-back finals at UCLA, to Maru for a pre-birthday celebration. she says her..."
Joy Y
"Great cooked food and sushi. Great cocktails..."
Sean Lin
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Sweetfin
Sweetfin
90/100 (1240 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Healthy
Healthy
Vegan Options
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Japanese
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Poke Bowls
Fish
Salad
Tuna
Asian
Healthy
Seafood
Fast food
Japanese
Hawaiian
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Caesar recommend some Poke bowls since it was our first time ordering Poke. His suggestions were perfect and calculated, and we absolutely loved our..."
Kevin
"Great spot for poke bowls. The fish was fresh and there was a nice variety. The forbidden rice was bland and had no flavor. But add some of the..."
Kara Patel
"The team must have put quite some efforts into the branding/marketing approach, from their takeout bags to menu design. Very cute. $15 or so for a..."
Lilian Lin
"This Poke place has a lot of good signature dish. You will love it here if you like Tuna and Salmon. The Spicy Tuna is..."
Bank W.
"Delicious poke bowls, and it's all Gluten Free! Bowls are prepared upon order, still the service is very..."
Giorgio Mauri
"Wonderful place! The food was tasty and the service was great. We got a large bowl with so many ingredients for a fair price. We will definitely come..."
Eva Delgado Gómez
"Quick and fresh poke bowls. Great flavors, with good options (but not too many). I got the small poke bowl with tuna and forbidden (black) rice and..."
Wade Allen
"Hawaiian healthy food? The concept is weird but food is quite good. No Kona coffee. All you can drink tea and lemonade..."
Lorraine Phillips
"Absolutely hands-down the BEST poke bowl I’ve ever had, probably on par with those in Tokyo. Yummy!!! The kind of food that turns you into a raving..."
Farnoosh Brock
"That’s one of my favorite restaurants in LA. I love it’s Hawaiian Bowls!!! The bowls are made with fresh ingredients like salmon, tuna, shrimps,..."
Elio Raineri
"Fish was very fresh and so was all other toppings, the seaweed salad in particular! Homemade lemonade was amazing! Would highly recommend..."
Dr W Leung
"We ordered today from postmates. Wow not only was we pleased by the flavors, but the short time the driver got it to us! I was reluctant at first..."
Carmel Lankford
"Fresh, tasty, well balanced food. Peaceful decor. Prices are fine. Just WAY too loud music, irritating after..."
Au
"Ordered like an extremely spicy salmon bowl. Was sweating after finishing it so that was dope. The only downside was that the portion was not big..."
Ethan Chen
"Slightly more expensive Poke joints with great service. With fresh ingredients this is certainly a great choice. They are just a bit light with the..."
James Wan
Jinya Ramen Bar - Santa Monica
Jinya Ramen Bar - Santa Monica
90/100 (6159 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Ramen
Tonkatsu
Pork
Gyoza
Noodle
Sit down
Soups
Japanese
Asian
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Jinya was amazing and one of the best ramen shops I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting! The menu is extensive, there are lots of traditional..."
Lysa Allman-Baldwin
"This spot is a must-visit for anyone who loves Asian cuisine and great ramen. With a wide variety of menu options, including vegetarian ramens, there..."
Vladislava Kursheva
"Good ramen! Excellent service. A friend who stays locally took us to this place. The food was mind blowing, the vibe was amazing siting outdoors in..."
Nivedita Narayan
"The food was delicious! We got the impossible gyoza / Impossible mini tacos/ pork and braised impossible Jinya buns / Their Jinya chicken Ramen/..."
Nova Giacalone
"Very good looking but not good flavor food! Crispy chicken was a big size, but Ramon was suck. Hispanic chief cook Japanese food, what I suppose to..."
Joy Ni
"I think I have never ever eaten such a good ramen! Especially a vegan one! I ordered an extra egg because ramen without egg is boring :) The service..."
Carina P
"Absolutely delicious. The broth was perfectly seasoned, the pork was amazingly tender and flavorful and the egg was cooked just right. I wish I lived..."
Steve Noggle
"On a nice cool Sunday afternoon, there is nothing better then Jinya Ramen Bar on Main st. As a big fan of garlic, I went with Tonkotsu Black today...."
Hugo O
"Ambiance: This place is so cute, fire place outside was a cool feature. Inside, you can essentially see inside the kitchen. The tables are fairly..."
Akeesa Gunn
"Right behind has public parking. The food tasted GREAT! The egg for the ramen is perfectly soft centered just like in Japan. Try the tuna and salmon..."
A K
"Perfect ramen and atmosphere with fireplace outside. Ramen is served very fast, ideal for a quick bite and head to the beach. I wish they had a..."
Tobias Lewinzon
"My friend and I showed up 15 mins before last call in the kitchen, and the staff happily took us. the food was amazing! I'd definitely visit..."
Miss L
"Great place walking distance from the beach and pier. Amazing service and food came out quickly. The kale salad was delicious with a honey mustard..."
Dillon Gasper
"This place was amazing. Service impeccable, & the food was extremely tasty. Price point pretty decent. I do wish that they had a full bar but that's..."
Aaron Feld
"So many great vegan options! Sitting outside by the fire was divine! Mariana was a great..."
Aviva Melissa Frank
"Excellent service and great ramen! You can’t go wrong with the black ramen. It’s not listed as spicy but there’s a bit of a kick. Didn’t..."
M L
"Food is good. A bit salty to me. However I think is a bit..."
Hsiao-Tsung Yen
Kaido
Kaido
90/100 (132 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
"The food here was good. It was well presented, perfectly cooked, and done quickly. The sushi price is a little higher than nearby alternatives but..."
Gabriel Hall
"Second time I was here. The happy hours start at 8, I was here 7:45, the server didn't mind for us to wait until 8 to order and actually took our..."
Alpha
"Quality of salmon teriyaki was excellent, with the salmon not burned. Salmon skin roll was fresh and crispy! Nice atmosphere, good staff, and decent..."
BAir117 Chiu
"Dinning in this place was wonderful because the reasonable price and tasty rice..."
Kitikan Thana-Udom
"KAIDO IS OPEN AGAIN! They opened back up two days ago, mostly takeout but they do have an outdoor table available for dine in. The food here is..."
John Calabrese
"Excellent sushi at a fair price for the quality. The ambiance and decor could use some help, but it's not like eating in a cafeteria or anything. The..."
roman paik
"So happy Kaido in Westwood Village across Whole Foods is open again!!! I always order my favorite sweet shrimp sushi, does not disappoint with..."
Hospitality Critique
"Fish quality was 4/5, fish variety was the usual, nothing surprising. Reasonable pricing. Tasty rolls, and the blue crab hand roll was warm and..."
Ack Man
"This was my go-to sushi spot when I lived in Santa Monica. My apartment was a couple blocks down the street. When I first stumbled across it in that..."
Jason Nichols
"An amazing restaurant. My wife and I come here whenever we want a quiet but delicious dinner. The staff are always courteous, the dinner plates are..."
Randall Wilson
Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa
Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa
89/100 (3068 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Seafood
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Healthy
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Crab
Scallops
Tuna
Salmon
Lobster Roll
Halibut
Tempura
California Roll
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Asian
Healthy
Seafood
Japanese
Sushi
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Overall: recommend. It's a chain so I was hesitant at first, but this ended up being a pretty great stop on our LA trip. Tip: the fish was quite..."
Michael Ortali
"We had the pleasure of experiencing the "Trust Me" menu at Sugarfish and it was nothing short of a gastronomic revelation. The standout feature of..."
Natalia Med
"Have been wanting to visit here for sometime and it did not disappoint. Great quality and fresh sushi! We got the 'Dont think, just eat" Omakase..."
V L
"Our recent visit to Sugarfish in Santa Monica left us in awe of their "Trust Me" menu. The restaurant's modern ambiance sets the stage for a..."
Efrain Cazares State Farm Agent
"Always the most consistent and delicious sushi dinner - a fantastic price for the quality and quantity, with a perfect mix of flavors, textures and..."
Rachel Policar
"Best valued omakase in SoCal. Loved every piece of fish. Lobster nigiri was my favorite. Very popular place in Santa Monica and they don’t take..."
Ben Bachman
"I like this style of sushi bars. Small, intimate and at the same time an awesome vibe and atmosphere. Had the Trust me-menu, which was great. Great..."
Magnus Hedlund
"My wife and I do nice meals fairly regularly- $200+ dinner maybe once a month. This was the best meal we’ve had in a LONG time, and it was a $66..."
Josh Nolff
"Review from a traveler: The sushi tastes very fresh. Some sushi rice might have a bit too much vinegar to my taste, but I did enjoy the meat and rest..."
Zevran Gong
"Food here is just an beautiful experience. Love the care they put in each dish. They have 4 Trust Me experience menus and some other extras dishes. I..."
Lu Junqueira
Sunny Blue
Sunny Blue
88/100 (952 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Fast food
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Beef
Tuna
Salmon
Curry
Fish
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Fast food
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"The miso beef and the chicken curry were very yummy. The special pork belly was disappointing because there wasn’t much meat so it seemed like it..."
Paolo Ramos
"The food was great! Very good prices for what you get, especially in LA. Unfortunately the boba was just ok. I wish there was somewhere to sit or..."
Maggie E
"It is a very popular takeaway restaurant with no seating, so not much atmosphere to speak of. Had the mushroom omusobi and salmon omusobi—both were..."
M A S
"We expected California to have good options for Japanese food, so we were very excited when we found this place since we were planning to visit Santa..."
Derek Gantt
"This place is absolutely delicious. All of the rice balls are excellent, but the spicy tuna and the salmon are my absolute favorite. I am grateful..."
F. Muray
"i live around here and just recently discovered this place. it’s quickly become my new favorite! there’s usually a line but they’re quick to..."
Miska Sykora
"Cute small space, no place to sit and eat though. The shrimp, sweet and sour chicken & salmon were very..."
Grace Sedaghatpisheh
"Fantastic Omusubi, loved the miso wagyu and tuna mayo. Quick, served with a smile and quality all the..."
Barry P
"A DIVINE FLAVOR POCKET TO GO. Vegan, Non-Vegan, Gluten Free, all of them deliciousss. The service is so quick, the menu is full of delicious..."
Miron
"Okay, this may have been one of my favorite food experiences lately! If you like sushi then you should give this a try for sure. The salmon was..."
Matthew Lefthand
Hikari Sake House
Hikari Sake House
88/100 (491 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
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Herbert Ayala
Sushi King
Sushi King
88/100 (613 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Hamachi Collar
Sashimi Dinner-Tuna
Unagi Avocado Roll
Seabass Misoyaki
Tempura and Sashimi Combination
Premium King Sushi Combo
Toro Fatty Tuna 2 PC
Edamame
Fish
Tempura Roll 6
Salmon Sashimi
Sweet Shrimp 2
Ankimo
Mackerel
Salmon Roe
Salmon 2
Tamago
Eel Roll
Traditional Sushi
Saba
Monkfish Liver
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Sushi King is cool. Great little place. Casual feel. Excellent service. Great sushi. Definitely coming back next time I am in..."
Gregory Kuhn
"Delicious food from an unassuming restaurant.we had the omakase, and didn't regret it! Definitely recommended. Some highlights include, beyond the..."
Mike Chan
"A small cozy place to hangout for dinner. We started with three different rolls: california, alaska and spicy tuna! All were delicious. In addition,..."
Merve E.
"I was referred to Sushi King by a coworker, it was our first time dining here. The nigiri and sushi pieces are comparatively larger than other sushi..."
Ben Sameyah
"Delicious fish, great portions, fast service. Cozy ambience at the bar. Totally worth the price point! My favorites are the scallop and deep fried..."
Uyen Duong
"Incredible quality! The sushi is fresh, Highly recommend Seabass Misoyaki. Great customer service and Great price..."
CHATCHA V
"Excellent sushi made and served by Japanese chefs and staff, who were very friendly and attentive. No pretension here at all. Food was fresh and..."
Ron Lenore
"the best in santa monica for sushi! and amazing..."
Julie H
"Surprised to find authentic sushi right in Santa Monica! Definitely need a reservation since it’s a small space. The sushi chefs are Japanese and..."
Bethany Longfellow
"Quality sushi. Definitely NOT like all the Korean owned "shushi" places that put a lot of goopy sauces over thier rolls to hide the bad quality of..."
Herbie
"I never write reviews, but the quality of food and service deserves 10 stars. Quality chefs and great authentic Japanese ambience. Get the..."
Jacob Johnson
"I had to go back to Sushi King even during the pandemic! I ordered ahead of time, and it was ready in a reasonable timeframe. They put enough wasabi,..."
Emiko Kawashima
"Amazing sushi and great atmosphere. Bring friends, a date or come alone, either way you'll enjoy..."
Vlad Sobol
"The best sushi ever!!! You should try salmon and sea urchin. Also, Chef was so nice. Definitely moved with their..."
BIGBANG0523
"Don't let the name throw you. I did originally before my friend brought me here over 20 years ago. As an OG born and raised LA native, this sushi..."
david martell
Shin-sen-gumi Hakata Ramen
Shin-sen-gumi Hakata Ramen
87/100 (477 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Tonkotsu Ramen
Yaki Ramen
Happy Hour Beers
Ramen
Regular Sized Hakata Ramen
Beer
Goma Chicken
Takoyaki
Gyoza 1
Mini Spicy Tuna Bowl O
Takana Fried Rice 1
Beef Rice Bowl 1
Chashu Croquette
Yakitori Rice Bowl 1
Edamame
Wla BBQ Beef
Gyu Don
Spam Musubi
Vegetarian Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Crème Brûlée
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Robata Bar - Santa Monica
Robata Bar - Santa Monica
87/100 (117 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp
American Beef Kobe
Jidori Chicken
Grilled Lamb
Beer
Chicken Yakitori
Oysters
Scallop Sashimi
Popcorn Shrimp Tempura
Lobster Tempura Roll
Brussels Sprout Chips
California Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll
Robata Skewers
Yakitori Shrimp Asparagus and Mushrooms
Truffle Tempura Roll
Tuesday Tuna Poke Tacos
Eel and Salmon Sashimi
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Husband and I just had a party on Thursday evening at Robata = BEST service, staff (GM's Nash, Brian and the lovely Stephanie, Leslie and Joanie). ..."
Candace Gallerani
"Been coming here for +5 years. Still so good! Service top notch..."
Tomas Becklin
"Food....AMAZING!! Company.....Spectacular Service...Very SLOW!!! #managermadeupforit. 5 Stars for..."
Sheila Maitlen Godfrey
"Love the people, love the food, love the atmosphere, the bartenders, the drinks, the desserts...I could go on and on. Shout out to Nash, Stephanie,..."
Marjan Consari
"Tastiest food in..."
William Whitecloud
"A great happy hour with plenty of choices. The Fuji Apple martini was delicious. The skewers and in house sauce were delicious. I especially liked..."
The Yoga Chick
"Updating my review...still Absolutely a great EXPERIENCE. The food (special charcoaled grilled meats, seafood and veggies along with sashimi were out..."
Seve Ronin
"Fantastic place for great food and to watch a game. VERY few places in LA where you can watch the Dodgers and have great sushi and robata. The..."
Chris Solton
"I especially love their happy hour from 5 p.m. to 6:30. Delicious Robata skewers 3 for $7 also great sushi rolls at $5 per. Park in Santa Monica..."
John M.
"The sushi and kababs were fantastic but portion sizes are very small. Be prepared to order 2 or 3 kababs for a light lunch. While the more expensive..."
ALoss
"Really glad KazuNori around the corner were too incompetent to seat 3 people - otherwise we wouldn’t have tried this place. Every single dish was..."
Tony Ehrbar
"I get to eat here a lot since I work close by. I must say the customer service is always fantastic and they keep the spot well kept consistently...."
Tommy Scott
"So, food is fine, menu format makes no sense... 2 sushi or 4 sashimi? Ummm why not follow industry standard 3? Also, no sampler menu????? I can't get..."
Drew Christensen
Rakkan Ramen Santa Monica
Rakkan Ramen Santa Monica
86/100 (197 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Japanese
Bar
Pub
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Takuma
Takuma
85/100 (489 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sashimi
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Found this restaurant in March and just returned for Mother’s Day dinner xoxoxo Great quality food and drinks, very pleasant staff!!! Authentic..."
Hiromi Levy
"Love it here. I have been addicted to Takuma!. I have practically tried almost the whole menu. It is consistently very..."
Avinash Kapoor
"manilla clams in garlic broth with mushrooms, scallop risotto, tempura shrimp, tableside blow torched mackeral, stir fry pork with kimchee.... lots..."
John Fanaris
"This place is my favorite Japanese restaurant- the food, service, & vibe is completely original. It is like going into a neighborhood cheers-..."
Michelle Shiu-lin Lai
"Best Izakaya #JapaneseTapas ❤️ the blow-torched mackerel, Kakuni, zarusoba! Thnx Takuma Sukiyaki for the great..."
Liz Benjamin
"Best Japanese in LA! The tonkatsu is a must try. Every dish is a must..."
Johnny Utah
"Everything we ordered tonight was delicious and so original! And our bill was so inexpensive, we'll definitely be back again soon...and great..."
Niki Wood Reynolds
"Fabulous! One of our favorite authentic local Japanese restaurants. Very..."
Sheila Spencer
"Great food great service - we're ready to for our 3rd time! It's that..."
Shah Mundell
"My boyfriend and I fall in love with your service and your food!! Everything was delicious we already decided Takuma is our favorite restaurant. ..."
Edel Garcia
"This place is..."
Todd Copps
"Amazing staff. Tasty sushi. Great service! Highly recommend the salmon hand roll and salmon sashimi. Those were our favorite items! Gyoza was solid...."
D. de Silva
"Delicious fresh fish. Tried chicken karage, sashimi, and spicy tuna dip. All delicious. Japanese fare with a unique twist. Good..."
Kindall Gray
"I really enjoyed my meal here! I loved the seared mackerel. The chicken was just ok though in my opinion. There was no sauce on the side and it was a..."
Lynn
"Small, Izakaya with interesting and reasonably priced Japanese share plate style dishes. The server was fantastic, gracefully and efficiently serving..."
Michael Boccio
"OMG! Stopped by here because of the good reviews on Yelp. My favorite 💕 Japanese restaurant. My husband got the chicken curry, and it was very..."
E J
"Good food but service was super slow even if the place had just a couple of tables with..."
Lucia
"Very nice treat, healthy & nutritious foods. I like the taste of the dishes. Various selection and nice customer service. The portions compare to..."
ARI K PRODUCTION (Arian Khoroushi)
"Best Bento Boxes! I get the miso salmon box and I’m addicted. They are always consistent with taste, quality, presentation, and amount of food...."
Gina
Noma
Noma
85/100 (880 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fish Soup
Tempura
Fish
Udon
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"As good as it gets, reminds me of the old sushi nozawa on Laural canyon/ Ventura boulevard. Extremely fresh. Make sure to get the jalapeno hamachi...."
Tom Auch
"Absolutely worth it. The uni was pricey but omg was it fantastic. Honestly top 3 uni I've ever had. The green ice tea was perfect and not bitter. 3..."
Jacqueline Alves
"A Culinary Delight - 5 Stars for Noma Sushi in Santa Monica! Rating: ★★★★★ Review: My recent dining experience at Noma Sushi in Santa..."
Ashley Dean
"By far my favorite sushi place in Santa Monica. I ordered take out and the next day enjoyed eating at the restaurant. I always make a stop when in..."
Larson Productions
"Absolutely delicious sushi and amazing service! This place was surprisingly busy and had good vibes on a Thursday night around 6-8. While there we..."
Lauren Cassis
"Noma sushi is my favorite Santa Monica sushi spot. Been going here for almost 10 years. The food is good and fun with some classic staples and unique..."
Joshua Lastine
"It's such a great place! The food was really fresh and delicious. We got sea urchin - yammy, eel, blue fin tuna, and baby lobsters. Soup was great,..."
Inna Kalashnikova
"Sushi spot in Santa Monica that’s good for grabbing a casual weeknight dinner. Came here on a Wednesday around 6pm and got seated immediately (note..."
Shanelle S
"Nice place, commanding hostess ordered my friend to stand outside to wait. Decent food, bento box is good value. Spicy chicken had too much teriyaki..."
Aje NewAje
"Get the hungry roll!! The garlic ponzu is incredible with the fresh greens, rice and fish! The nigiri was fresh and presentation was beautiful...."
Sarah P
"Recommended by our hotel front desk. Walk-in before 7pm. The receptionist was not very clear in instructions and is a bit brash but it might be..."
Cheryl
"They have very good quality fish, and other foods. The service started off good, until the forgot to bring us a few of our orders, which we ended up..."
Rhonda Bulwer
"This is definitely one of the best sushi restaurants i’ve had, on the outside it doesn’t look too inviting but step in and it is a very..."
Rafael Lupo
"Unbelievably good. What a pleasant surprise. Great sushi and sashimi. So fresh it was like butter. Melted in your mouth. Very friendly service, great..."
Hamid Sharafatian
"We were seated promptly and our order was taken right away. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The sushi was excellent and very fresh!! For..."
Rachel P
"Was a bit hesitant about trying this restaurant after reading all the mixed reviews here. I was looking for a kid friendly sushi place for me and my..."
Yamit Florentin
Sansai Japanese
Sansai Japanese
85/100 (653 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Sushi Sho
Sushi Sho
84/100 (191 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Sushi
Japanese
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Kimuya
Kimuya
83/100 (372 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Favorite sushi spot! Love date night here, the service is amazing, and the miso soup and specialty rolls are the best! Everything is..."
Seaj Palmer
"This is one of my favorite sushi spots to hit in West LA. Their sushi is very fresh, and the staff is unbelievably friendly and attentive. Customer..."
Jennifer Beams
"Loved everything about this place! The food the drinks the..."
Judy Nixon
"Always a great lunch.. fresh food, great service and good..."
Julie Barron
"Great food. Feels so much like the old..."
Canella Welch
"This place..."
Michael Duron
"Love this place. Price is right and the service is top notch. Always super friendly and attentive. "Mimi" is our favorite waitress! She's a..."
Amanda Hall Agajanian
"They're sushi is fresh and very delicious every time. Wonderful staff to serve very..."
George Long
"very..."
Angélique Heutte
"HAPPY HOUR is the time to go! Tempura California roll and a beer with some hot sake. I also recommend the miso eggplant and the shishito peppers...."
Mohitwhabi
"This place is great! They have a very nice staff that were very attentive. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, which is always nice, and seated..."
shane hayes
"The best evening happy hour! I always order a ton of food and beer or sake with friends and it's never over 50 bucks! Kimchi fries are a must..."
Angela Auer
"Wonderful food. Great birthday celebration. Very attentive service. We WILL..."
Laurie Hearn
"Fast service with amazing food! Definately will come back! The crunchy roll was filling! Love it! ..."
Aileen H
"Asian Restaurant that specializes in many many varieties of Sushi +a lot of side dishes. Happy Hour Monday --Saturday 5pm --10.30 pm for food and..."
philip wooll
"Awesome prices for happy hour. The sushi itself isn't the best in the world, but it's quite good and very reasonably priced. The happy hour is..."
Avery Chernin
"Great atmosphere, great service, good food, amazing drink specials, easy to park and best happy hour deal in America. Lots of regulars from the..."
Mike Randle
"For the price, this place satisfies my sushi craving. Are there far superior places to go to? Yes, but I am not rich. I am spending $13 max on a roll..."
Miss Gee G
"Fantastic place with grub food. The staff is friendly and the $10 pitcher of beers for happy hour are a perfect end to those rough days at the..."
Michael Quiroz
"Consistently fun and tasty place to enjoy sports, music, and good conversation. Regulars and first-timers get along great at the square bar by the..."
Lawson Desrochers
"Great if you are into sushi and loud bars and watching sporting events! Sushi isnt amazing but its alright as well as quickly prepared and affordably..."
Aubrey Swallows
"The beer selection is good,the appetizers, tempura veggies and shrimp, avocado salad and every sushi roll/dish I've ordered, I've really liked. Enjoy..."
John Dwyer
"Excellent Sashimi, fast service from both the Bar and Kitchen. Decent selection of whiskeys. Friendly staff. Happy Hour pricing for food at a good..."
Tom
"We've only gotten delivery and both times it's been delicious! The deliveries have been fast and on time. The food is still hot and all the..."
Billie Stokes
"The food is good and not expensive. They have happy hour options that last for hours. Plenty of seating and everyone is really nice. Also area in the..."
Vanessa Condez
"Jin the restraunt manager was very kind in helping us select from the sushi menu. The sushi was fairly priced and the quality the fish was excellent..."
Mr Man
"I’m a big foodie and a cook!!’n I go to this restaurant for over 20 years. Good as well as service is unbelievable! Service is very polite and..."
Aura Vossen
Ninjin
Ninjin
83/100 (537 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Ramune
Seaweed Salad
Baked Eel Roll
BBQ Roll
Baked Rolls
Fire Roll
Sashimi Appetizer
Salmon Sashimi and Uni Sea Urchin
Fish Soup
Sushi Combination B
Fish
Teriyaki Chicken
Thai Beef Salad
Miso Soup
bento
Edamame
Albacore
Tempura Udon
Tamago
Sashimi Regular
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Family-owned, charming Japanese restaurant with lunch specials in Santa Monica. Came here for lunch with a friend on Friday at 11:30am and we’re..."
Shanelle S
"People very friendly, service excellent and dishes really come fast. Sushi and roll fresh and prices..."
Yuan C.
"The Sashimi was fresh and tasty! The service was great! Would be a 5-Star except for the price. Easily 30% more than I..."
Paul M
"This is a great spot in downtown Santa Monica to pick up a reasonably priced sushi meal with all the various menu items you would expect. I..."
Arsenio N
"5 star for value. 4 star on food. 3 star on vibe. The food was plentiful and good enough but not outstanding. BUT it was a terrific value at..."
Melanie Galuten
"Great fresh sushi. Walked in and ordered 3 rolls to go and they were ready in about 5 minutes. Atmosphere feels like where a local eats. The sauces..."
Trevor Huffman
"This sushi place was amazing! The service was fast and everyone was so kind. Our sushi was noticeably fresh and delicious. Wait was not long at all!!..."
Claire Thomas
"My go to spot for good sushi! Sushi is so fresh and good! Price is cheap compare to the quality. Servers there were super friendly and nice 👍 I am..."
Jia Kim
"This place was a small but quaint. We tried a bunch of things on the menu and every one of them was amazing! It was also great that we were the only..."
Anna “crazypanda_went_bananas07”
"The food is really good for the price. It was a nice sit-down place with lots of options for people who love sushi and also for those who don't. The..."
Emily Lam
"Happy Hour 5p.m to 7p.m prices are reasonable and choices that please the pallet. Tempura sampler is just RIGHT. Limited parking at rear of building...."
AL UR PAL
"I would definitely consider this place a hidden jewel. Eventhough it's located in Santa Monica and faces the blue line tracks, it's not on a major..."
Janeshia Adams-Ginyard
"Ninjin is primarily a sushi restaurant that serves up Japanese and Korean dishes alongside the Expo Line. It is close to the Santa Monica Pier and..."
Ashley Sundquist
"Wonderful unpretentious local sushi bar. If you can get parking this is one of the best deals in town. just a good comfortable place to eat very..."
Dan Mitnick
"Great price for lunch sushi. Walked here a few times for lunch, above average sushi for a below average price. Service is quick, never experienced a..."
David Afzal
"Good quality authentic sushi. My mom and I loved the tempura calamari and Sunkissed rolls. Great service and relax..."
Sannae Hopson
Nonstop Sushi & Sake Bar Santa Monica
Nonstop Sushi & Sake Bar Santa Monica
83/100 (1359 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Seafood
Sushi
Asian
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Seafood
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Mon Roll House Sushi
Mon Roll House Sushi
81/100 (530 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
"Nice service. Would have liked the gyoza not deep fried but the sushi was nice. Nice low key little place, would come..."
Wing yun Cheung
"Very nice late night dinner spot. We arrived Santa Monica 7:30 on a Tuesday night. There’s not too many places are open. We wanna have sushi and we..."
LULU LIVE Art
"The food was very good! Service is quick. However, the place is very small and encountered quite a few people outside that made us..."
Olya Kleinjan
"I loved the salmon sashimis and the mixed combo. As I can’t use chopsticks, I was given an adaptation device. Great service and..."
Simone Tostes
"Amazing food and service! I could tell the fish was fresh :) tsunami and spiderman roll shown in..."
FlapYoWingsProductions
"The sushi rolls were amazing, especially for the price! We enjoyed the Thai tea, as well. Service was fast and efficient. There's very limited..."
Maura W
"Good little hole in the wall spot. The restaurant is very small so it’s good for date night but not a larger group of people going out. The menu..."
Joanna Valladares
"the sushi quality was impeccable! we started with miso soup, edamame and crispy rice. the miso soup was 10/10, it had everything you’d want in a..."
Jorian Valentine
"The food was good, they have a big variety of rolls to choose from. The server was amazing, very friendly staff. I’m giving it a 4/5 because the..."
Ileana Martinez
"This place has amazing rolls. Really good. Sushi isn’t top tier but very good for the price. Can’t find anywhere in Santa Monica that has better..."
Jiseob “Jake” Sin
"Lots of variety with rolls. Tasty appetizers, too. Very creative options as others mentioned. Super easy to order online and no surcharge as with..."
Natalya B
"Great food for an affordable price! If you're looking for a nice sushi spot in the area, this is definitely it. Staff was a bit busy with to-go..."
Ron Nofar
"Delicious and fresh. Many, many varieties of very, very creative rolls, plus all the classics. Easy, free 90 minute parking in nearby subterranean..."
E. Dominic Black
"I ordered a bunch of their nigiri and was seriously impressed by how good it was, especially for the price. The hamachi was perfectly buttery in..."
Kevin K
"Sushi spot with lunch specials close to the metro stop. Came here on a Thursday for lunch with a coworker around 11:30am. There were two other tables..."
Shanelle S
"Fuji volcano literally the best sushi I’ve ever had..."
Alex
"Visited today as a couple, this was hands down the best sushi I have had, the king of kings Roll ($13.99) was the highlight though. Prices were very..."
L M123
Maya Japanese
80/100 (2 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi Roku Santa Monica
Sushi Roku Santa Monica
78/100 (2157 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Vegan Options
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Fish Soup
Cod
Shrimp
Tempura
Beef
Bento (Lunch Box)
Ramen
California Roll
Dumplings
Fish
Eggplant
Sashimi
Salad
Fried rice
Crab
Oyster
Tuna
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"I would love to have better pictures for you all to see but go to this sushi next to the santa monica pier area, it was delicious it melted in your..."
Francisco Gutierrez
"This was a pretty good spot to stop in for dinner. I had their salmon plate and opted to have it with steamed rice. The wait staff was very nice and..."
Jon H
"Sushi Roku Is Recommended For Take Out If You Want Japanese Food. The Ramen Was Spicy With I Guess Spice Seasoning. Which Was Great. For That Price...."
Brandon Lawrence L. Yu
"Top tier! Great Happy Hour on the weekends from 4pm to 6pm. Weekdays 5pm to 6pm. Really enjoyed myself. Need I say more?!..."
Shelby Harris
"Such an amazing restaurant! The food was so delicious and freshly made. The fish was high quality and the drinks were perfect! Definitely..."
Catherine S
"Outdoor dining in Santa Monica can't get too much better than this. Expertly prepared and very fresh sushi, attentive staff, and great atmosphere. ..."
Greg McEntyre
"My family had a delicious dinner at Sushi Roku. Great location to for those visiting pier, promenade, or after a afternoon of shopping. The vibe of..."
Derick C
"Great service. Excellent food. Great people watching on the patio. The Las Vegas location is excellent..."
Jared Montero
"It's an upscale spot. I came in for the Happy Hour, 4-6 on Saturday. Christian was our bartender, on point, very accommodating, and had some stellar..."
Mojito M
"We randomly get in this place. We have been full, but was searching about something delicious. About feeling, we are in good mood. At the end waiter..."
Вадим Цуркан
Oyako
Oyako
77/100 (186 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Gyu-kaku Japanese Bbq
Gyu-kaku Japanese Bbq
77/100 (1131 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Barbecue
Barbecue
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Barbecue
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Edobox By Makoto
Edobox By Makoto
75/100 (40 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese Fusion
Japanese
Japanese Fusion
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese Fusion
Wokcano - Santa Monica
Wokcano - Santa Monica
73/100 (801 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
"Huge place, two floors and a terrace. The menu offers Asian cuisine mostly Japanese and Chinese. The vegetables dumplings are great. I recommend you..."
Maite Martínez
"I'll start by saying I usually only go here for happy hour, but their happy hour is so amazing!! All day in Sunday's and opening to 7:30 on all week..."
Claire Greenwood
"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! If you love hot & sour soup, do yourself a favor and try Wokcano's... it's the best! Love the shrimp tempura roll &..."
Adrienne Thiesing
"Some of the best chinese food my wife and I have ever had. The service is always great. Good spot for small group of family and friends or to bring a..."
Justin Gossett
"Came here for a Halloween party. Good music and affordable drinks. They had a nice outdoor and small indoor area. Crowd was pretty fun and it didn't..."
Jonathan Kim
Sushi Shogun
73/100 (8 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Onyx Rooftop Bar
Onyx Rooftop Bar
72/100 (477 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Japanese
Bar
Asian
Pub
American
Japanese
Mexican
Asian
Mexican
American
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Asian
American
Bar
Pub
Japanese
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Street Parking
Reservations
Validated Parking
Valet Parking
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Benihana
Benihana
71/100 (4898 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Fried rice
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"1st time was definitely the charm here. Was so impressed and entertained by our chef. She also performed magic so how awesome was..."
Ali Dorsey
"Our chef was amazing, he prepared the food beautifully and deliciously. He had an awesome show. We love this location because of the chefs, the only..."
Chris Murillo
"While my family and I have visited and frequent many Benihana restaurants throughout SoCal, this was our first visit to Santa Monica and it..."
Alicia Lawrence
"We had such an amazing time every time we go to Benihana! One of our fav spots in Santa Monica for Japanese food. My husband, after spending over 4..."
Rose Thomas
Yoshinoya
Yoshinoya
70/100 (965 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Large Hanabi Hot Grilled Chicken
Large Original Gyudon Beef
Steak
Orange chicken
chicken teriyaki
Oatmeal
Soft Drinks
Fountain Drink
Japanese
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Supertoro
Supertoro
70/100 (11 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Sushi
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is located inside a food court in the 3rd Street Promenade. I had stopped at the food court to get some lunch and there's many other..."
HoshiAM
"Ultimate favorite is the Kalbi and Pork Belly Bun with Supertoro. And soooo good but found the Pork meat a little on the dry side but still melts in..."
Valeria Hendricks
"I very much love the dishes and customer service, excellent location right next to my home. The staff members are always very welcoming. Highly..."
Merrick Evans
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