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    BAD Sushi

    4.1 (686 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Nichole L.

    This spot has been on my list and I'm so happy to finally try it! Service was great, good selection variety was also great and prices were reasonable. I'll def be back to try another set of their foods! Interior and ambiance was also very zen and romantic.

    Cute Devil Roll
    Natalja M.

    Easily the best sushi in LA. We always come here and on Valentine's Day they always have specials, very busy yet service never slowed and there was no waiting for anything. This place is amazing, always!

    Jamie W.

    Service was great, and I appreciated the free miso soup with our meal. We got a couple rolls, all were pretty good. Fish was fresh and had no fishy taste. The waitresses were kind and checked in on us and refilled our waters. I would go again for a chill dinner.

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    Jose G.

    BAD Sushi is a must on the west side and there's nothing BAD about it! This is my local sushi spot and I've never had a bad meal here! Always fresh and delicious. Aquaman can't get better fish than they serve here! - Parking - plenty of parking on the street, neighborhood, or in the back. - Service - it's good, but gets busy so be patient, but the people that work here are on top of it. - Ambiance - not a ton of space, but makes it a cozy experience. Good to catch up with friends, a 2nd/3rd date, or just by yourself. - Food - My go to is the packs roll, cute devil, yellowtail belly, salmon belly, and eel. You will not go wrong with any of these, but everything is FIRE like Charizard's tail. Highly recommend and a must have!

    The sushi was delicious and fresh!   Back: #1 Dress Me Up Front: #19 Sweet Sixteen
    Michelle C.

    I was in the area and had a craving for sushi, then came across BAD Sushi. For a Sunday evening the place was constantly busy with both dine in and to-go customers, which was a pleasant indicator that this spot is popular. The service and food were great - even the sushi chef checked up on me! I ordered Dress Me Up, Sweet Sixteen, and Love At First Bite - all were delicious! Really glad I came across this place and will definitely be back!

    Shrimp Village Roll and Say Fish Roll
    Hayley C.

    I almost didn't write this review so I could keep gatekeeping this spot, but that's a disservice I CANNOT do to the local community. BAD Sushi is a true gem. Great food, amazing service, and super fair prices that will keep you coming back. I have now tried the shrimp village, love love, and say fish rolls, and they are all DELICIOUS! Fresh, filling, and super flavorful. On one roll I asked for soy paper just to try it, and on a different occasion I returned and ordered the same roll, and they asked if I wanted to have it with soy paper again!! How did they remember that?? The service is truly exceptional and the food is even better. The interior is super cute and could be a casual dinner or local date night.

    BAD Salmon Roll
    Harleen K.

    This place is average. Every piece of the rolls we had ordered fell apart bc the rolls were getting stuck to the plate/foil. The fish itself was okay. This place is just mid but decently priced.

    Albacore's Shirtless (4pcs)
    Jason T.

    The place is busy, like busy busy but don't let the looks fool you. We saw that it was packed, but only had to wait 15 mins. They move tables quickly and people don't linger too too long. The staff was super friendly and the food comes out quickly. It's a popular place for a reason. We ordered several things and split it between two people. I thought it was just enough and only paid about $40 a person which I thought was super reasonable considering we got to try a few different things. The sushi tasted fresh and the crispy tuna was really good. Super crispy and topped with spicy tuna on top. The salmon might have been my favorite of the bunch but the different rolls were solid and even the albacore hit the spot. There wasn't anything we didn't like and there's so much to choose from. It's really hard to pick but I think we nailed it. We'll definitely be back to try more things. The Westside has a ton of sushi options and if you are looking for something not super authentic and more Americanized I'd suggest this spot. That's not a bad thing, it's just a different style that's tasty in its own right.

    chris q.

    We came by here on a whim and weren't disappointed. The sushi was fantastic, service was great, prices were very reasonable. The only potential problem I could see is there aren't very many tables so it's possible you may not get a table without a reservation. We didn't have that problem. Plus, there's always takeout as an option. You should try it. BAD sushi stands for Best And Delicious or something. Courageous name if I do say so myself.

    Nude beach. Fish was very tender
    C B.

    Orderes nude beach - SOOO GOOD! The sauce is yummy ! Scs roll was very good also. Not to busy either, great was to kill time avoiding traffic

    Love at First Bite Roll  Spicy Garlic Edamame Miso soup Crispy Tuna Cute Devil Roll

    This is my go to place! Everything is always so delicious and the waitresses are so kind. My favorite roll is love at first bite. I live on the other side of LA but I make the drive just for this place

    Salmon Lover
    Bahareh T.

    It was my first time here I really like the food and love the customer service. the Salmon Belly sushi was the best.

    Salmon Lover
    Amber S.

    Ordered takeout in a group of 4 and ordered the Salmon Lover (picture depicts two orders). My friend and I both really enjoyed this roll, which has spicy tuna, cucumber, seared salmon, lemon, and their house sauce. We felt that the lemon really balanced the roll, and I appreciated that the texture and flavor of the rice was just right. This place is pretty good value for sushi--I'm definitely interested in trying their other rolls!

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    Such a comfort spot for my fiancée and I. Attentive service, great food, fair prices, and welcoming ambiance.

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    Best Sushi spot with great service! Albacore Fever is my favorite roll. Have been a regular for 14 years

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    A solid sushi spot no doubt. Everything tasted very fresh and delicious but due to some inconsistency, I will only give it 4 stars.

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    3 years ago

    Rolls are tasty but a little small for the price. Wanted to really like it. We ordered / rolls for 3 people, we should doubled the order

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    2 years ago

    Well attended by the service. Excellent variety on menu. Would recommend. Like the happy hour offered.

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    I'm In love! The best sushi with the best price and the garlic Edemame is to die for definitely a fan

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    Ask the Community - BAD Sushi

    Can I bring my own wine? If so, how much is the corkage?

    Is there all you can eat?

    Not that I saw but their menu is online!

    Do they have cocktails?

    No cocktails/liquor. Beer/sake/wine only.

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