I never leave reviews. And I know Michelin sushi. It was horrible. Served fake fish (tried to tell me he smoked his own trout). Overpriced. Shunji, Sushi Zo, Sushi Bar 1,000% better. read more

Sushi on another level. I'd eat here all the time but my money is in a savings account and it takes a few days to transfer...lol Definitely worth the experience. read more

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Wow! This is the definition of "don't judge a book by its cover!" This sushi is super high quality and amazingly delicious. Service is also great and the have a lot of great options to choose from! Definitely must try especially if you love sushi!! This fish will blow your mind read more

Very impressed with Sushi Chef, perfectly executed and delicious. Very surprise by location and look of it but Don't judge its book by its cover. Just a heads up, you do pay for what you ask for. So bring your $$$ read more

Was just there today for lunch 6 of us sat at the bar, think there was seating for 8 at the bar, the staff, Go, his sous chef/busboy, and presumably his wife, who answers the phone washes dishes and gets you. Your beverages Please - call first, just do it! Let them know how many and when you're going to arrive. This is sushi, authentic sushi, not Americanized sushi . The fish quality, and the sushi chefs artistry are what you're paying for, this is slow food, the anti all you can eat sushi. All I can say is, go, order omakase - no restrictions and let Go, do his magic $$$$ read more

Best sushi hands down! Insanely good. Hidden gem. I've traveled the world and this is my favorite sushi spot

An incredible experience. This was the best sushi I have ever had. The place is small, the food expensive, is and you won't find the most impressive decor...but that's not why you go here. This is the place to go to for the best sushi in the Valley. - maybe the best in Los Angeles county. It was recommended to me by an associate I work with and I am so happy I took his advice! We went with the Omokase. This is where you let the chef decide what you eating. - this is NOT cheap! ...but it was soooo good! We had several cuts of fish, and a lot of them were different cuts of tuna. I also tried the Octopus and it wasn't and chewy as I am used to. The chef is also a gem. He'll make sure you are happy with suggestions and the occasional joke. It's probably not the best place for a romantic date. They did not have music or alcohol. It's probably not the best place This is not a place I can afford to go to often....but I do look forward to going again for a face to face discussion(you should sit at the bar). It's a place to go for delicious well prepared sushi. read more

Been going to Go's for many, many, many years and it's still the best! My 12 year old son had his first sushi at 3 with Go!! High quality fish and worth every penny!! We will see you soon!!! read more

Who knew? GO to GO's. Save your money. Be ready to spend and GO to GO's. Service is lovely. A relaxed pace. A very casual place. And the SUSHI? Hands down, the best I've ever had. It's a whole experience when you do the omakase. GO asks you if you have any food restrictions, then the bliss begins. Every single course was WOW factor. Fresh. Unique flavors. Beautifully presented. Many, many things I had never had, including uni, which blew my mind. Worth every penny and more. Highly recommend. Make a reservation and GO to GO's. Enjoy the best sushi around. read more

Wow the sushi is amazing! I will definitely come again!! The presentation was so nice especially on the gold flakes on the sweet shrimp. This place is a hidden gem. read more

Go's Mart - Sweet shrimp lovely presentation - Sushi Bars Near Me - Canoga Park, California

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Bah, when will I learn. I have a curse you see. A curse that forces me to pick bad sushi spots. While Go's Mart wasn't "bad" it wasn't great and was not worth the price. As many people have noted, this place smells fishy. I have never smelled a sushi or any restaurant that was that fishy, not here, Japan, or anywhere outside a fish market. There is no reason why there should be such a strong fish smell. I got used to it in about 15 minutes, but it was not a pleasant start. I go for the omakase and dove in. First was a small pile of veggies with some sesame and bonito shavings on top. It was okay, night and light way to start. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#nPTw2bmVsyksNFCBvAhHaA Then what happened next was bizzar; four different types of fish came out all with the exact same topping. There was some liver, yuzu, oil, salt, etc and it completely masked anything the fish has to offer. Why give four bites that taste the same and have very similar textures? http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#JolSH_4fWP_UBDH_SDubEQ No foreplay here, they just pound that richness in. Next were three very fatty and very rich bites and again with heavy toppings. Not sure why they want to mask the fish so much. Good, but I like to have some nice delicate bites and work my way up. It's hard to step back from a mouth coated in grease. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#mmJ_oQBrQsKsIZJLjju5Qg The next set (and why is everything in a set?!? Can't you just give me one at a time like a normal guy?) was uni, scallop, and a couple others. These were tamer and the caviar did help out here. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#iVIL9CO3R_rF8UHT5TLrSQ A couple nice oysters. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#TnS-sNKhiPqskPD7x9D4tg Another set, here all shiny fish (my favorite) and ¾ were identically topped with a generous dollop of ume and ginger. Again and again with the strong flavored toppings en masse. Everyday super/farmers market fruits. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#gu6CWiSB0jO6IwZ9xthBPQ Was it good? Kinda. Was it worth it? Nope. Is it Hype? Yep. Why 2 Stars? In the category of Fancy Sushi, "Meh. I've experienced better." Sums it up nicely. There's no need to cover every bite of fish with truffle this and gold that. If you have great fish, all you need is great rice and maybe some soy sauce. read more

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Probably one of the best sushi/ omakase experience. Yes, I was a bit taken back when I walked in. I thought I was in the wrong spot. However, sitting down, the experience was stellar from there. The flavors were amazing. Every single piece was nicely seasoned and tastes delicious. The scents of truffles, ponzu, citrus, etc were amazingly marriages together. Additionally, certain dishes that I never liked, Go-San changed my mind. The shirako here is the best. Additionally, the blue crab roll was better than any other spots we have had. Now onto the show pieces..... the white fish plate, toro plate, conches, and uni would bring me back here again. Yes, it is pricy and within the range of others we have gone to. Expect $250 a person. read more

For my 100th review, I plead with you, please - don't go to Go's Mart. I hate waiting for a seat when I'm craving the best sushi in Los Angeles, maybe the country. I've been there over a dozen times, never a bad meal; not even ever a bad dish, but often multiple mouth orgasms. Please don't go to Go's Mart. I hate watching or hearing people not get it. Please don't go to Go's Mart. I hate it when they run out of special neta - other places have akagai, bonito, inada, nama ikura, shirako, but none have it like Go's has it. Please please don't go to Go's Mart. You'll thank me for saving you from one of the most delicious obsessions you'll ever have... read more

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Rating: 80/100 pts At a recent company dinner, my boss circled the table and asked each member what they'd choose for their last meal. One friend answered "Go's sushi". And though I thought I knew all the prominent sushi restaurants in LA, this one didn't sound familiar. After some seeking, I located this "Go's Mart" in Canoga Park--baaaarely LA--and realized that a hidden gem had just been unboxed. The adage of not judging a book by its cover applies: the unembellished exterior is marked solely by the single word "Sushi", the store name being nowhere in sight--not that it would provide any insight as to what awaits inside. Hailing from Hakata, a city known for its rich food culture, Go has been running the shop for over 30 years--longer than he lived in Japan. He has perfected his sense of fish selection and sushi preparation. Previous reviewers referred to him as being unfriendly, but I'd say he's aloof yet affable. I came with a Japanese-speaking group of regulars whom he knew by name, and he chimed in constantly throughout our meal with his dry but palpable sense of humor. But enough preamble, here's my rundown of the food. * * * Each piece of sushi is immaculately crafted into a work of art, taking into account different colors, textures, adornments, and flavorings each designed to extract the most out of each fish. Nigiri rolls are served grouped by category. After a small dish of baby celery, my first tray consisted of a selection of 4 seasonal whitefish, each adorned with citrus and flowers. This was an explosive start that set the tone nicely for the meal. Next was a trio of tare-dipped tuna: bluefin topped with garlic, fatty tuna topped with caviar, and super fatty topped with shredded daikon and gold leaf. Even the regular tuna melted in the mouth, the other two producing nothing short of an ambrosial reaction. After this was crustaceans: lobster, amaebi, and shellfish, plus uni. I am not a fan of the last 3, and they didn't go down easily as I'd hoped, but the lobster was thick and meaty. Next was fried shrimp head, soon followed by a duo of ginger-topped mackerel. The mackerel were phenomenal, and were Go's proudest selection. Lastly came a selection 4 salmon cuts, which included the highly seasonal Copper River Salmon and Smoked Trout. These were so fresh that you didn't even taste the salmon fishiness except as an essence at the very end, which is something I'd never experienced. It tasted as if the salmon jumped fresh out the water and into your mouth. These were flavored lightly with sea salt, onion, and baby arugula, which helped maximize the essence of the fish. He asked if I wanted more, but this tray was so unbelievably satisfying that I couldn't desire anything else. The meal was closed with a subtle dish of no less than 7 seasonal fruits which included mulberry and mango. * * * I went full omakase, and had no idea how much the bill would be. The above amounted to a hefty $170 (post-tax/tip). I loved the meal, but am giving it 4 stars because I've had slightly more satisfying meals for less. True, said meals have not been sushi, and I may end up adjusting my rating after trying more sushi of this caliber. Also know that omakase is not mandatory, and you can order a la carte. There is clear creative flare being exhibited here (you won't use soy sauce at all), so do not come here if seeking conservative sushi, or cheap sushi. Come here if looking for a fine, attentive, and unique sushi meal. Was my friend right to elect Go's as a last meal? Since the thereafter wouldn't matter, hell yes. But regardless, Go's is still great to go all out, go creative, and go smart. Go's Mart. read more

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It really does not look much but do not be deceived. Some of the finest Sushi I have ever had. A hidden treasure worth the effort to find. read more

Go's Mart - Today's choice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Canoga Park, California

A really good friend of mine has been insisting we try Go-Mart ever since he read an obscure review claiming this to be in the top 5 of all sushi bars in the LA basin. Lucky for me this place got the nod as my birthday meal a few days back. Their signage simply reads SUSHI, this is after all a converted Japanese market. The owner and sushi chef happens to be Go-san, hence Go-Mart. The interior is not much fancier than a bait shop. It is spartan even by sushi bar standards and it is instantly clear this is Go's domain. The ambiance aside, I thought the fish was simply amazing, albeit pricey. However Go-san takes great pride in each piece of fish that is placed in front of you and it really shines trough in the taste. All sushi is one piece and smallish in size. They are tiny bites of sushi heaven tough, and there was not a weak spot in the line up. This trio of blue fin and toro two ways was simple sushi nirvana. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/N2VCvPki-JN7d5fWxMmXKg?select=aIACL_CwBWd24wa_JkkbiQ#uIR5OaVhmIhaeAySD8CnIg Ocean trout, sockeye salmon, smoked salmon and Tasmanian salmon. Amazing !! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/N2VCvPki-JN7d5fWxMmXKg?select=OLjXzOD1Hzt-Jt3OAyT9FA#xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q Pink scallop served cooked on the half shell with flying fish egg. Another hit, perfectly balanced and delicate. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/N2VCvPki-JN7d5fWxMmXKg?select=OLjXzOD1Hzt-Jt3OAyT9FA#o5O1pRaiNTbujAsjl88MLQ Baby Abalone, slow cooked in sake to a very tender melt in your mouth consistency. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/N2VCvPki-JN7d5fWxMmXKg?select=OLjXzOD1Hzt-Jt3OAyT9FA#pudiGv8NF_hu6XGxWbn2mg Spicy yellow tail cut roll. A touch of sesame oil added to the zing, nice. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/N2VCvPki-JN7d5fWxMmXKg?select=aIACL_CwBWd24wa_JkkbiQ#My9Tk6UEKwe73F78RGtk0A To sum it up, the fish is amazing in spite of the location and the restaurant aesthetics. The food and the preparation are authentic and the quality is undeniable, hence the hefty price tag. Go-Mart is a genuine sushi treat when ambiance is not an issue. Excellent fish served by a caring and gifted chef right there in the deep recesses of Canoga Park! read more

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One of the few places I've ever been to, where I was thinking halfway through the meal: "I can't wait until my next visit." It's that good. Omg good! The kind of place you look around at the other diners to see the goofy smiles appear on their faces when they take bites. Like Yamakase and Asenabo before it, it redefined and dramatically altered my perception of sushi. You'd never know it by looking around. They seem to have gone out of their way to create a restaurant with negative ambience. It's not just plain, it looks deserted. The front area is mostly empty floor leading to a fish market counter where you can, I assume, buy fresh fish to take home. Around the corner is the nine seat sushi bar. The fluorescent lighting gives an artificial feel, making the already gaudy orange paint even brighter. I have a sneaking suspicion it's been done on purpose to keep out the looky-loos, newbies and California roll fans. Once seated, I was somewhat unsure how to proceed. Head chef Tsuyoshi Kawano isn't unfriendly and has a nice welcoming smile, but he gives no indication what he expects from you. There are no printed menus, only a handwritten board. After what seemed quite some time, I offered that we would like omakase. Once he found that we would eat anything, he brightened considerably and the fun began. Like many chefs, Go-San is quite funny and charming once you get to talk a bit with him. First thing to note, the fish is outstanding quality here. Much of it is flown in from Japan, but they also source locally for the best. Anybody who's writing that the fish is less than absolute best quality truly has no business writing sushi restaurant reviews. One thing about sashimi is there is no arguing quality, palates make no difference. The best fish is the best fish, possibly some can't ascertain the difference between this and lesser cuts, but make no mistake. This is as pristine sushi as you will find in the States. Next to note. This isn't exactly your grandfathers sushi. Lots of truffle oil, sea salt, gold leaf and wasabi. A few purists might niggle, but the additions makes the flavor of every cut pop. These were some of the most mouthwatering slices of every fish I've tasted. For sushi, the flavors are big. Some might tire of the love of these flavors by meals end, but I much prefer this to the endless sameness of texture at some top sushi restaurants. The first plate were four light choices. I was much to busy dragging my jaw off the floor, to take notes. I knew from the first bite, it was going to be a special evening. Even the bright orange walls were looking beautiful. Kampachi, Butterfish, Sea Bass and Red Snapper with Yuzu, lemon, wasabi and sea salt. Amazing. Next came Medium Toro with Gold Leaf, Fatty Toro with Caviar and Blue Fin Tuna. My heart, or more truthfully, my stomach was happy. Giddy even. Sweet Shrimp topped with Santa Barbara Uni and caviar. More Santa Barbara Uni, Snow Crab and Scallop topped with Gold Leaf. Mackerals and Sardine Baby Abalone and Squid Blue Crab Hand Roll Freshwater Unagi topped with Lemon rind Waygu Beef Fresh Fruit Every order was either the best we've had, or equally as good as the best we've tried. There were no missteps. They do have moderately priced Sake, it seems the most expensive is a very affordable $15 per bottle. One negative though, they keep your bottles in the cooler and I'm almost positive we didn't finish the second bottle even though they said we had. No real reason for them to do that, so maybe my wife and I were mistaken, but we were both certain we had a half bottle left as we'd only had one pour each from the second bottle. It's difficult to rank sushi as to who is definitively the best, Go's Mart is certainly near the top for us with Asenabo and Yamakase. I think you can get equal quality and better ambience at Asenabo for less money, and you get much more quantity and variety but equal quality at Yamakase for a little more money. But the flavors here are so memorable that I might choose here most often, given a bank roll. With that exceptional quality, comes an exceptionally high price. This is expensive even by top tier standards. I'm still unsure how much Omakase was per person but its worth every penny. I think we'll try just ordering a la carte next visit to minimize expense. I'd love to find a way to be able to eat here regularly. Exceptional. Truly. Best Plates: Toro, Blue Crab Hand Roll, Unagi, Kampachi, Red Snapper, Uni, Snow Crab, Scallop, Shrimp with Uni and Caviar, Waygu Beef, Mackeral, Sardine, Sockeye Salmon Palate: moderately adventurous Food - A+ Ambience - D Service - A- Value - B+ read more

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The stellar reputation for this humble-looking sushi restaurant in a strip mall drew me in, so a friend and I had his birthday dinner here tonight. We walked in and were a bit thrown off by the super casual looking place. Nobody was seated at the few tables - everyone was at the sushi bar. We were lucky to find two open seats at the 9-ish seat area, so we grabbed them. The marker boards on the wall spelled out what was available, and between the server, a couple of gracious bussers and Go himself, we were well taken care of. They didn't even blink an eye when I requested sauces on the side and as little salt as possible. Nice! And Go was funny and gracious to us throughout our yummy dinner: * Kawagashi Toro - a molded circle of minced toro, mixed with onion, topped with gold leaf flakes * John Dory sushi w/shiso leaf & lemon zest - bright and fresh * Albacore Special Roll - spicy krab, avocado, albacore, green onions, fried garlic chips and ponzu * Dynamite - reallllllly good!! A big, rich portion that left us wanting to drink the sauce at the bottom of the ramekin! * Holy Cow (sushi) - tender and smoky wagyu slices, white onion, green onion * Ankimo sashimi - a generous portion of lemon juice-tossed ankimo chunks, topped with green onions and a dab of hot sauce, with hoisin served on the side * Butterfish sushi w/shiso & lemon zest - as bright and fresh as the John Dory * Uni sushi - super fresh - yum! At the end of the meal, we were served the loveliest complementary dessert I have ever had anywhere. A plate of the most perfectly ripe fruits, sparkling like gems against the little white plate: strawberry quarters, blueberries, cherimoya pieces, blackberries, raspberries and orange supremes. A gorgeous and delicious ending! I have become a VERY picky sushi eater, and it says a lot that I would gladly come back here again! read more

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Best Sushi in the world!!! Even better than the sushi I had in Japan! Go is AMAZING!!! Make a reservation!!! read more

Such a hidden gem, we had to peer carefully through the door of this nondescript HITW location to make sure we were at the right place. Even as we did so the first thing you see straight ahead is a refrigerated case, a couple of small two-top tables, and a couple of things on the small grocery shelves that don't hold your attention during a cursory scan. But upon ingress we saw the 9-seat sushi bar to the side of the refrigerator case leading towards the rear... We arrived before 600pm on a Sat. but there were already two couples at the bar, and another couple arrived shortly after we did and that was it; the bar was filled and we would occupy what few seats there were til 730 or 800pm so my advice would be to get there early... The ambiance if you want to call it that siting at the bar is bright and stark, where you get an unabashed view of the kitchen sink and prep area behind the sushi counter. Go-san comes across as arrogant and unapologetic as his surroundings, in a savant sort of way. He isn't impolite, but it was clear to see that he only bothers with the creative, artistic side of sushi making, and leaves the most of the mundane, grunt work to his Hispanic minions who were working very hard all evening cleaning, prepping, busing, getting drinks, etc... I was wondering what the justification was for the $$$$ prices when I realized that this place has a loyal fan base that comes in, like the couple next to me where the woman spoke fluent Japanese in the most overt, obsequious way, or the couple next to them where the guy ingratiates himself by saying that he's been to Japan a whole bunch of times. Go-san seemed to gravitate towards this sycophantic slobbering while leaving the rest of us trying to figure out what's going on. There are no menus, only a white board on the wall with offerings that I was discouraged from taking a picture of by the Sushi Nazi himself. Shaken but not stirred, we would ask for omakase for two... All was forgiven after we ate. Nirvana. I'm no sushi expert but the quality and presentation belongs in my top 3 ever. Well thought out choices with adornments that sushi purists would scoff at like gold leaves, caviar, and truffles shows a penchant for quality and a love for the finer things. Freshness is unquestionably assumed, as we watched them shuck scallops and clean fresh shrimp before our eyes. Pleasantly surprised... Amuse bouche: Chinese Broccoli w/bonito flakes... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#V8eTW8YlL-IYpkDYMuR4hg 1st course: White fish sampler... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#Wgar6ry-JLdzQ9gWomPk7w 2nd course: Toro sampler... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#IxO0e4D0LqfgylfZ0HKyiQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#4y7-THJd2WZ0ylOy1hqyUg 3rd course: Shellfish sampler... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#feEvSC8iO1dDGb689a_wRA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#sMOuCwF3h3uRcIr-ouWisA 4th course: Tempura... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#YLxPK_kQAiJTTUoUodsE8g http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#ZABa__-NlbnoqkFbyqLGuA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#FOXu513di-bUSdfuWDItLg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#uYOFee1n7B7Qw4-yzehQyw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#9F-JZreclNRlttitcwReMA 5th course: Mackerel sampler... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#dDSM0LjRzrE9V1Awe2arKw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#kIiGkChK1EPODdGzwOJL6w 6th course: Monkfish... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#kYlzMD0AtrLYBnbMLxy4YA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#oCvsZxIBcYG89cK6nXuQeA 7th course: Blue Crab hand roll... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#t_hjx7BlrsJzPIxh3ZvkBA Dessert: fresh fruit with a drizzle of condensed milk... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?select=xWbQ-lCXtKhtmWCmS1o81Q#OFLlcsVS-umYuXOA6lBvpA For us this was kind of an unexpected treat, but only partially since I was tipped off by a couple of trusted Yelp reviewers. I won't be a regular here, but I'm sure glad I had a chance to try it once... read more

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I don't know why everyone is highly rating Go's but here's my real review. 100% West hills sushi for people who know nothing about sushi! 1st going to sushi is NOT at a "mart". It's a representation of the Chef so lf you enjoy high priced sushi in a mart EAT AT Go's. Anthony Bourdain hell hole. This place is in what you would call a mart/backyard kitchen. It does not have a well presented eatery of sushi at all. The soy sauce containers are filthy and stick to the table (bacteria city). The tables and floor are gross and I saw tiny roaches at the vase board both times I have tried this hole. 2nd the fish is fish. For the made up price (not listed or even market value) this hole is way over prices. Top quality no way. Higher quality then what you buy and take home maybe. 3rd gold, truffle oil (fake), and all these facades put on top of Go's so called sushi is his charging high prices ploy, not needed. Clean fresh fish with minimal fancy juices. I'm not going to knock his rendition of menu however make this place more traditional chef presented and his is on his way to class. 4th the staff and assist are rude as hell. So much I was about to throw my food at him in disrespect! Finally if you want slightly above fish with fancy oil and gold in your belly in a "mart backyard kitchen" where you must use chopsticks (instead of hands to show respect and delight to the chef) to avoid goop and sound effects while you pry things off the tables to pay over 100$ on 6 pieces eat here all day. If not hey get it to GO after all its Go's "mart" 100$ sushi to go optional. read more

Go's Mart has the best sashimi ever! it's my #1 sashimi place! Go San is an expert at pairing the sashimi with hints of truffle oil, sea salt, gold flakes, caviar, aged soy sauce, or lime/lemon zest - it's always a bite of heaven in your mouth! the fish, shellfish, and other ingredients used are so fresh because Go San's wife goes to the seafood market every morning..sometimes at 2 AM!!! the freshness is so apparent in the flavor of the fish one usually doesn't even need to use wasabi - but for those wasabi lovers out there, they will gladly grate it fresh for you most of the time, Go San will also let you know whether the sashimi needs to be paired with soy sauce - 90% of the time, soy sauce will not be needed to really experience the sensation of unique and fresh sashimi, i recommend ordering items from the whiteboard menu hung up on the wall. Go San updates it daily with the types of seafood available my all time favorites are (just a list of recommendations to get one started) : toro, toro collar, or kawagishi toro (blue fin fatty fatty tuna) snow crab (so fresh and sweet! incredible) sweet japanese shrimp lobster tail baby tai (a white fish) shirako (fish gonads - it may sound gross, but it's soo good! it's not raw..but cooked) holy cow (japanese kobe beef - lightly seared) freshwater unagi (freshwater eel) saltwater unagi (saltwater eel) one can easily eat about $100 worth of sashimi per person - but it's well worth it! Go's is my all time favorite sashimi place. like the other reviews have said..highly, highly, highly recommended! read more

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By far some of the most decident sushi I have experienced. Not only was all of the fish beyond fresh, the flavors chef Go San infused with the fish was something out of a fairy tale! Delicious black truffle shaving on the scallop, the use of delicious yet not over powering truffle oil and sea salts. Not your typical sushi experience. I recommend going and splurging on the omakase and getting a seat at the sushi bar and watching chef Go San work his magic! The downfall of my entire experience was the service, it was horrible. I didn't experience a strong fishy odor and the decor could use a little face lift but honestly the food was so good that I will let all that go! I can't wait to come back. read more

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Probably one of my favorite sushi restaurants in the whole world. If I was outta control ballin', I would come here once a week to fulfill my weekly sushi cravings. I came here about one or two years ago and I haven't stopped thinking about this place since then. Out of the million sushi joints in LA, this place has to be the most innovative and freshest spot. It definitely is not cheap here. Beware! You can't be coming in here with just a $100 to spare. You must be willing to spend $150+ a person. And you mustn't expect some fancy shmancy Beverly Hills-esque decor... Or even a fancy strip mall to be honest. The store is located in one of those mall strips you can find at your local dominos, subways, Payless, etc. I've always been intrigued by this place because I used to work out right across the street at Spectrum and read such rave reviews on it. One day, we decided to just go in and indulge. The chef here uses some of the finest ingredients you can find to top all the fresh fish. His garnishing really heightens the different fish and you can really see what an artist he truly is. I love the caviar, truffle oil with sea salt, gold flakes, and garlic chips! You don't see that at a lot of places. Out of the numerous different plates we tried, I especially loved the john dory, sweet shrimp, smoked salmon, and large scallop nigiri. Every piece that we ordered had different taste and textures from one another. The yelp reviews with one stars for this place makes me laugh... Are you kidding me! Why you gotta be a hater? These bite-sized delights are fucking amazing. Haters gon hate I guess! When my wallet allows, I shall return! read more

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Have you seen the 2011 documentary, Jiro Dreams Of Sushi? After seeing that, I dreamed of eating sushi of that caliber and wondered when would I ever get the chance to, will I even get the chance to??? Well, I did!! And it's in the Valley at Go's Mart. Go-san is your itamae and he makes 5-star sushi & will sell the fish to you too...unfortunately at 5-star prices. This hidden, hole-in-the-wall joint is so inconspicuous that it's easy to miss the place. The dark wood & black windows can be easily ignored if it weren't for the green SUSHI sign above the door. And when you walk in, it's nothing spectacular either. Orange walls, 4 lonely tables, freezer full of drinks, another full of sushi-grade fish, and the sushi bar at the back. The menu is just a dry-erase board of the daily specials. The best seats are at the sushi bar. That way you can just tell Go-san what you want. Now, let's talk sushi. Granted I'll eat almost anything, it may be bias for me to say that everything was delicious. But honestly, everything IS mind-blowing, amazingly, delicious!! You just want to savor all the flavors by swishing it all over your tongue, slowly! Hahaha...it really is a food orgasm. Since there were so many recommendations, I asked for Omakase. First up, White Fish: Kampachi Butterfish Kue (white bass) Red Snapper http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?userid=XQU46gFfVmgSjTOTvc5Jew#kggtLFMOHkkUzfODJiRePA 2nd plate, Tuna: Blue Fin Tuna w/ garlic chip Fatty Toro Belly w/ gold flake Kawagishi Toro w/ caviar (my ultimate favorite!!!!! It MELTS on your tongue!) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?userid=XQU46gFfVmgSjTOTvc5Jew#H3quf3OPs_mykVr0VWD6JQ Breather: Shrimp eggs Fried shrimp head http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?userid=XQU46gFfVmgSjTOTvc5Jew#IS7PhtyGXvP_Zu77aqTy8w 3rd plate: Snow Crab Blue Crab Sweet shrimp w/ truffle Scallop Uni http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gos-mart-canoga-park?userid=XQU46gFfVmgSjTOTvc5Jew#3sjQ_ShhPnCr3UKWe2bhEQ Even though the sushi is traditional, Go-san's little touches of fusion like sea salt, kelp, truffle oil, truffles, and caviar elevates each sushi to another level - making it more complex but still simple enough where the fish is the star & you can taste it's freshness. After the 3rd plate, I was full and I was concerned on how much this was all going to cost me. Dessert is automatic with a simple plate of berries with condensed milk. Final bill for 2 Omakase, 1 large beer, and hot tea: $195.00 without tip. WOW!! Just on sushi?! Every single piece was worth it. Definitely a food experience and it will spoil you. Final thoughts: BEST SUSHI EVER! Best in the Valley, best in LA, best ever. Even a diner next to me who visits Japan twice a year said it's better than what he's had in Japan...I don't think he's eaten at Jiro yet. Will I be returning here again? Hells yea! I can't stop talking yet dreaming about this place. Of course this is a special spot (and expensive) so I'll be coming back here maybe every 2 months. read more

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I used to frequent this place. Says 3 times a week, I didn't even care when Go sans side kick ( Rino ) was as rude as a one can be. With no price list, I ate what I ordered and I felt like paying for the person next to me too. (Unpredictable price). Then I stop coming because i was flat broke. Anyway, I stop by couple weeks ago. Food was still excellent. I ate less then I used too and I felt not too great with gold flakes and all those thing inside my tummy and I realized that I'm broke!. Well, let say, I miss the old days where I can get an amazing taste of clean clear fresh fish, ankimo, uni, spicy rock shrimp, blue crab roll and all those simple but sweet not fancy sushi. I will definitely come back with fatter wallet and when GO San stop using gold flakes and whatever oil. Kampai. read more

Come here for the sushi, but don't expect ambiance. It's a hole in the wall that serves fresh melt in your mouth deliciousness. I love truffle oil, caviar, gold flakes & the itty pieces of idk what he picks out of little jars, but his creations are masterpieces. You'll need a lot of time, since it's only chef Go with his 2 helpers. You'll also need to be ready to spend $$$$. Sushi is by the piece, not the standard 2 per order. I'll call ahead to make sure the sweet shrimp has roe. So fresh it's still moving, just like the clam we got once, practically moving off the rice lol! If they have it, don't pass on the John Dory or the Kampachi, you will not be sorry. read more

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My expectations were sky high after reading the Yelp reviews for Go's Mart. Comparisons to legendary sushi chef Jiro Ono -- subject of the high acclaimed 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' documentary -- were hard for me to seriously consider, especially because I've eaten at some of the best sushi restaurants in Japan and never had a comparatively mind-blowing experience eating sushi in the United States. That perspective has dramatically changed after eating at Go's Mart. In my humble opinion, this hole-in-the-wall serves the best tasting sushi in Los Angeles, on par with the best sushi restaurants in Japan. Some favorites: the toro sushi with gold flakes; smoked salmon sushi; snow crab hand roll; albacore tuna special roll; soft-shell crab roll; unagi sushi. Now there are several hater Yelp reviews on this spot, some of which focusing on things that are generally true. For instance, the decor is remarkably stark. It almost has a convenience store feel -- like you're dining at 7-Eleven. Also Go-san and his staff are not exactly the friendliest, but don't take it personally. They are doing serious work behind the counter, and being all smiley just doesn't fit the vibe. That said, having a positive experience at Go's Mart is partially based on your expectations. If you are expecting a plush restaurant, you will be disappointed. If you are expecting a warm and bubbly server, you will again be disappointed. However if you are simply expecting to have your brain melted by sushi from another dimension, then Go's Mart will certainly meet or exceed your expecations. read more

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Oh man where do I begin? This is the BEST sushi I have ever had! I have been eating sushi for over twenty years and I had no idea sushi can taste like this. I consider myself to be a sushi snob and I've eaten at all the best places... Nozawa, Shibuya, Katsuya, and so on and NOTHING compares to this place. The fish is insanely fresh and melts in your mouth like butter. I can't say enough good things about this place. My mouth is watering just writing this review! read more

Wow! Came here last night after, like many reviewers, we watched the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" and started craving sushi. I had also dreamt of sushi the night before so it was high time we went, and after finding this place on Eater LA as #11 for Best Sushi in LA we were convinced. As other reviewers have said, the place is sparse, a little hole in the wall joint, unassuming on practically every level. They spend more time and energy producing quality food than sprucing their place up with decorations. As soon as we got to the bar we were greeted by a smiling and friendly Go and his assistants. They were on the ball and served us our beer in a cold cup, changing out the cup occasionally with another cold cup just to be sure it kept our beer cool. We had no idea how much our bill would cost since everything they had was written on a dry erase board with no prices. We assumed it would be a lot based on other reviews and based on the fact that all the sushi we ate had white truffle oil and either caviar or gold flakes. Presentation was remarkable. Taste was astonishing. It was truly the best sushi experience I ever had. Everything was great. We let him surprise us several times. My favorites were the sweet shrimp, holy cow, toro, and spicy tuna hand roll (I'm a sucker for spicy tuna and this was the best I ever had!) What also made this place great was the other customers. They were all repeat customers which was encouraging. We befriended a few and Go made us feel like we were one of them, one of his "family" members so to speak. It's always great meet other enthusiastic diners! Will we be returning? I think the answer is obvious and since we're no longer virgins we know exactly what we liked and exactly what to order next time... (yup, no one-night stands here. Go knows how to keep people coming back for more!) ... but for $130 a person including tax and tip, we may need to get a second job if we plan to return here again soon. But I'm already starting a savings account for the next time we go. read more

TL;DR Expensive hole in the wall will blow your mind. You wouldn't think this place be anything special: generic sushi sign outside, small sketchy entrance, bright orange walls, and an appearance of a fish market upon entering. But crawl towards the back left of the store & you see the bar realize it's really a sushi restaurant. Go, the sushi chef, greets you & you're off to ordering some sushi. First off, if you're hoping to order rolls you have come to the WRONG place. There are some rolls, but it's really why you don't come here. This place is straight up nigiri by the piece. I really mean you're paying for each single piece. So obviously this isn't a cheap sushi place. However, this food is absolutely mind blowing. It's true almost each piece comes with truffle oil & golden flakes but it visually appealing & taste divine. I spent about $80 just by myself, but it was worth it. Definitely THE best sushi in the San Fernando Valley. read more

Go's Mart - Toro with truffle oil & gold flakes - Sushi Bars Near Me - Canoga Park, California

The most amazing sushi I've ever had! I was hesitant my experience wouldn't live up to the hype, but it surpassed my expectations. I didn't want my lunch to come to an end. Everything was of amazingly high-quality. I ordered the albacore sushi, sweet shrimp, which was topped off with caviar and gold flakes (exceptional),wild sockeye salmon, the toro trio (A MUST), scallops, uni, and yellowtail. Each was carefully crafted to bring out the best quality of the fish and to take your taste buds into a journey. Felt like each plate was part of the chef's tasting menu. Everything was superb. A hidden gem in Canoga Park. I cannot wait to go back and sushi will never taste the same again. Worth your time and money. Btw, they're closed on Mondays. read more

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Simply Amazing! We opted for the sushi bar and let me tell you right off the bat, there's no menu except a whiteboard at the sushi bar and you also have no idea about the price. Kinda made for an awkward beginning since I was unsure how to proceed to order. After speaking with the sushi chef, we learned that they do offer an Omakase but you should really only go that route if you're super hungry. We opted to order a la carte and decided to go with the popular recommendations on Yelp. Best. Decision. Ever. Here's our meal breakdown... Tuna and Cucumber appetizer (included) Toro (3 piece) Japanese Scallop (3 piece) Smoked Ocean Trout (3 piece) Live Sweet Shrimp (4 piece, torched body and 2 deep fried heads) Holy Cow (3 piece) Blue Crab Hand roll (3 piece) Dessert bow of fruit (included) Everything tasted amazing! With built in flavor and salted to perfection that you don't even need soy sauce. And it's hard to pick a favorite, but if I absolutely had to... it would be the sweet shrimp. The entire meal was so perfect that I would definitely duplicate this order for next time. Lastly, just to give you an idea on the price... our bill came out to $188 for 3 people. In addition to our order I listed above, my brother also ordered Uni, Unagi and Mackerel (1 piece each).So let's say 24 pieces of super amazing nigiri for $188, not too bad in my opinion. read more

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Stumbled into this place starving to the point of delirium thinking I had walked into any other average sushi joint in the valley. The sign outside simply read "Sushi" and the place seemed ordinary enough with its unsightly orange walls and freezers full of fish, alcohol, and other market goods right smack next to the entrance. I was so wrong! When the waitress left, we read "Go's Mart" on the menu. This is Go's Mart? The place I have bookmarked for when I feel like dropping real $$$$ on sushi? Damn. Guess I'm hungry and SOL tonight. We didn't eat much due to the fact that I was way too hungry (and broke) to eat as much as I'd need to restore my sanity. Tuna- it was super fresh and some of the best the boytoy's ever had. From the deep red color I could tell it was high quality fish. Baby Scallops- They looked good. The boytoy said they were good, but didn't seem to amaze him. Salmon- These were good but I like having moree marbling on my salmon. It's like these fish were all muscle. Not bad, but not my favorite. I didn't like that smudge of wasabi surprise between the fish and rice. This was also a nice dark red color I'm not accustomed to seeing on my sushi. Soft Shell Crab Appetizer- definitely some of the best I've had. The crab was larger than the tiny ones I've been served at other places. The crisp veggies were also a nice touch. Was it worth $18 though? I don't think so, but it was good nonetheless. So why the A-OK rating? Sitting at a table is not the best place for service. I was so hungry I ate all the ginger before anything got to our table. Our waitress wasn't attentive at all and gave me the weirdest look when I said I wasn't ready to order yet. Sorry if I was having a hard time getting over the sticker price, but damn... it's not like they were busy... And another tip- Put your name on the storefront! If I had known this place was Go's Mart I wouldn't have bothered walking in that night, on account of my insatiable hunger, but I would at least keep a mental note for next time. read more

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Delicious hole in the wall! Don't let the small space steer you away from the amazing quality sushi. When you walk up to the exterior sign that literally just says "Sushi" in a small shopping center, it can appear to be a bit sketchy. Price is a bit high, but it is definitely worth it if you do not mind spending some extra money. This place has been added to one of my top favorites. read more

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BEST OMAKASE IN LA!! Don't let the outside of this place fool you. This is one of THE best sushi restaurants in LA. Nothing compares to this. The chef is born and raised in Japan so he knows exactly what he is talking about and what he is going to be serving you. It is a little expensive so maybe come for a special occasion! Go in with an open mind and you will be changed forever!! read more

If you like high quality sushi, this is the right place. I came here myself. Chef was friendly, rice was great, and seafood was fresh. I will come back again. read more

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Just outstanding. Started off as a normal sushi dinner and left best friends. The owner is a gem and this is the exact spot I'll consider to be my treasure. read more

Go's Mart - Ballin out - Sushi Bars Near Me - Canoga Park, California

I have to deduct one star for price, otherwise I would highly recommend this restaurant for excellent sushi. The owner/manager Go is a great guy. I love Sushi Nazawa, but sometimes you want customer service and friendliness with your food. Go delivers both, along with extremely tasty food. Ventured away from the normal all shashimi/sushi ordering and went with some prepared dishes as well. The spicy tuna wrapped in a mint leaf (?) and fried was shockingly good, along with the stuffed, fried mushrooms. The one star deduction is for the price to serving size ratio. Almost always, a sushi order consists of two pieces of fish, but each order is just a single piece here. So bring your high limit card, and prepare to be overwhelmed by the food and service. read more

Go's Mart - Sushi Bars Near Me - Canoga Park, California

Go here! Calling Go's masterpieces sushi is an understatement. Go in with an open mind and wallet and let the master do his work. My first time left me wildly satisfied. I've heard the rumors and they're true. The sushi is innovative, expensive and memorable. Go and his team are as priceless as the 24k gold, caviar and truffle. I really loved his personality and can't wait to go back for more. read more

Go's Mart - 24K - Sushi Bars Near Me - Canoga Park, California

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