i love Hama sushi! the owner Esther is so kind and attentive, the chefs are AMAZING and so talented, the fish is so fresh and the flavors are amazing on all the food! love the main room for good music and vibes and the sushi room for quieter ambiance. the servers are also super sweet, i love eating here! read more

Wow, for a place this overpriced I would have expected higher quality sushi. I was embarrassed by the fish they put on our table. I really should have sent it back. The fish was definitely not fresh and were not very good cuts, either. Lots of pretentious people in this restaurant as well. It seemed more like a meat market than a fish market. Hardee har har? Would never go to again - between the people, the price and the sub-par sushi, no thanks. read more

We had a great time here at Hama. Was here for a fundraiser. It got pretty crowded quickly. We got here early. Anyway, with how busy they were the staff did their best to stay on top of it. We had the goyoza and vegetable upon which were very tasty! People commented on how delicious my upon looked. The beer was nice and cold. Hope to come back soon for happy hour! read more

This is my favorite spot...as soon as i land in LAX...i immediately get my rental car and head to this spot... The service is phenomenal...the food is excellant...and the staff is friendly courteous, knowledgeable and professional... the squid is a must have... get thr early because sometimes its sold out...the hot saki paired with the rice cake spicy tuna my tastebuds havin a party every time i partake in these festivities...the soft shell crab ummm ummm good... my husband came to visit while i was in assignment...guess where the 1st place i took him...yep right here... dont sleep on this little hidden gem...L.A. is not worth visiting if you dont come here... the locals already kno about this spot...its been around for like 30+ years...ive had the pleasure of meeting the owner very nice woman. read more

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We get Hama once per week (or more, during quarantine we got it perhaps too often coz it just made us very happy) It is always good! Just once for take put it was a disaster out of 100 of times eating from here -one can & should be forgiving sometimes people! Our favorite is to sit at the Sushi counter & to connect w the sushi chefs, always so much more fun to be personable & have it handed to you right from the Sushi Chef himself. Try the blacked Sea Bass, sashimi sampler, the Hamachi Kama, Uni Sushi, seafood dumplings & Salmon Collar aswell. They are extremely busy, especially on wknds, so make reservations otherwise go during the week if you want to beat the crowds. read more

Love Hama Sushi! The best sushi in Venice. The place is small so try and get here before the dinner rush. The sashimi salad is where it is at. So delicious.... The dressing is so good. Salmon skin hand roll is bomb! They don't fry it they broil it. read more

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Hama used to be perfection, but lately, when you order food for delivery, they always fail to include things like chopsticks, soy sauce, ginger and wasabi. Maybe one has to pay extra for such things? Not sure, but it's odd that their customer service has dwindled so much in the past few months. Sad actually. It's like they're becoming the Olive Garden of Japanese fare. Guess we'll need to look elsewhere for our weekly sushi routine. Bummer. RIP Hama. read more

Hama Sushi - Room for wasabi & ginger and yet, none can be found. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Venice, California

After a Saturday full of nothing but egg mc muffins, 5 hour energy shots, and lots of moving furniture, Hama was AMAZING. We ordered some tuna rice cake special first, and as we ate it i could see my friends slumped over tired body come to life with a big smile. It was like magic sushi! As you walk in the place is separated into two rooms. There is the sushi bar room where there are some tables, and there is another separated room that you first walk into. We sat in the sushi bar room. We had 4 rolls, all of which where fantastic. The two best where the Surf n Turf, and the Venice roll. The fish was fresh and tasty. The presentation was pretty basic and boring. No bamboo leafs or anything really to make the roll stand out other than the roll itself. The sauces where great, but not mind blowing. The sake menu was fair, but I was so exhausted all I had was a beer. I will have to go back to try more! The biggest downside, and why It wont be a regular place of mine, is the price. All of the rolls where overpriced, surf n turn being $25, and our bill totaling at $99 for 2 people. read more

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An old favorite that kinda fell off by the wayside for a while,like a decade! Was a little hesitant to try it again as there are soooo many sushi restaurants in the area but was glad I did! Food was fresh and delicious! Love the spicy edamame-yum! They still make one of the best salmon skin hand rolls.apparently hard to get right without the salmon being rubbery or too burnt. Hama does it just right! All the specialties rolls are wonderful and the fish is fresh with good texture. It's still got a great vibe-go snd enjoy a local classic! read more

I love Hama so much. For years, their service, quality and taste has been a staple in my life. Some of my favorites are the Florence roll, spicy crunchy crab, shiso lemon roll, and garlic edamame. Hama is a true gem in Venice. They are worth it. I am a true Hama lover and always will be. They are also very covid conscious. Feel very safe there. read more

Hama Sushi is a nice Japanese sushi restaurant with a good happy hour. The happy hour is only at the bar from 4pm to 7pm. They no longer serve ramen which is a bummer but I guess the new chef decided to take it off the menu. The other sushi items, edamame, gyoza among other things are priced low. They also have Japanese beer, sake and bamboo shots. The bamboo shot looks pretty cool but I didn't try it. The staff is friendly and I enjoy coming here whenever I am in Venice. The seating is split into two different sections. A more "indoor" area on the left that is by the sushi bar and then a more "outdoor" area on the right. The outdoor area is where the bar is and it has a tarp like covering that allows sunlight through. Tables are arrange for seating of four and the bar area can get pretty busy with stools for about 15 or so people. We stayed past 7 and they have a couple projectors that play video as the night goes on. The interior is lit by Christmas lights among Japanese lanterns. It was someones birthday and they made an announcement notifying the whole restaurant and then participating in song and light flashing. It was pretty neat. Hama Sushi would be one of my regular spots if Venice was my home. (Side note: The bathroom here is located in the back of the left section and it is very modern and clean.) read more

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Hama Sushi is the heart & soul of Venice. Its been there since 1979, so you know they're doing something right. They play surf videos projected onto the walls of the patio. The happy hour is great and their specialty rolls are to die for. I love the Green Devil roll (spicy yellowtail, jalapeno masago, and chili oil), the Venice roll (spicy tuna covered in seared tuna, onions, and jalapenos) and the Strawberry roll (shrimp tempura covered in snow crab and strawberries and an amazing sweet sauce!!!). If you want to make it for the happy hour get there early... it fills up fast! And don't forget to save room for dessert! Oh yeah, its a good idea to make reservations. They are always busy. Or if you want to hide from the crowds they do take out. read more

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Cannot say enough great things about this restaurant, from the food to the staff to the overall beauty of the ambiance and decor it is a true gem in Venice. Crisp rice, Florence Roll, Venice Roll, and Super Veggie Roll are brilliant! Everything on the menu is perfectly showcased and delicious. The seafood used is so fresh and you can truly taste it. LOVE their Venice Volcano Sashimi plate as well as the Sampler...If you're in the area don't pass up a chance to dine here. They also offer $10 Valet which is perfect and makes the hassle of parking downtown nonexistent! LOVE LOVE LOVE Restaurant Hama. Keep up the great work! read more

Hama Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Venice, California

Just went back to Hama post Covid and had a great outdoor dining experience. The food did not disappoint. Spanish Mackeral to die for. IMO with quails egg. Plus all the standard sushi cuts of salmon, tuna, etc at the highest quality. An overflowing cup of the house sake out of the bamboo pitcher makes the world seem normal again. Great service. Great sushi. read more

The atmosphere is fun on the regular bar side. For me though the sushi for the price you pay is just average. I wouldn't go back unless maybe for happy hour. read more

This may be my dream restaurant. Bangin sushi, surf movies projected onto the walls, 90's grunge rock, and a comfortable/casual atmosphere with the paper lanterns. Also their birthday ritual is amazing ( I won't spoil the surprise) Highly recommend the spicy tuna and spicy yellowtail Maki and as always add avocado. And definitely sit on the right side when you walk in. Can't wait to come back. read more

Hama Sushi - The scene. Definitely sit on this side! Great atmosphere. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Venice, California

The sushi won't change your life but Hama is exactly what you want from a neighborhood staple. It's good food, a great location, Warm staff, and a great time. read more

Always wonderful time at Hama sushi I had a wonderful server named Buko(really not sure how to spell her name but she was very sweet)

Love this spot. Great food (I always get the udon), great service and great vibes. When it's nice out, the sunroof is off near the bar area.

I came late on a Saturday night with some friends and was pleasantly surprised! We got baked mussels and garlic edamame and I got the temptation roll. It was heavenly. I honestly can't stop thinking about it. They have heat lamps for the winter and the food came out quickly. I am definitely coming back! read more

Great place to visit when I enjoy leaving the South Bay area. The food is always tasty and delicious and I can even watch the games on their renovated patio section. Their menu is extensive and the price well fits the area of Venice. The staff is always wonderful and on my last visit, their waitress Erina went above and beyond her customer service by answering all of our questions and providing us with excellent service! I will be back soon! read more

The outdoor patio is nice and the restaurant keeps a good social distance from each table. Staff is friendly and helpful. Sushi was good but nothing really stood out. Just a good place to stop for quick sushi. They as well had good options for people who or not into raw fish, but we tried only sushi. Liked that they didn't use too much rice. read more

My husband and I love this spot. We order takeout from here at least once a week. We've introduced it to friends and they all love it too! Strawberry roll, green devil with yellow tail and crunchy rice cakes are our favorites! read more

Sushi was super yummy! We had the Red Devil (spicy but with a good flavor), california roll (very fresh, rice cooked perfectly), and the special - spicy tun tempura (a light tempura layer on a yummy spicy tuna). We also got miso soups (good), and the veggie gyoza (cooked perfectly!). The service was excellent and our green tea was always topped up. We opted for dessert at the end and had the green tea ice cream and the banana dessert. Oh man... the banana dessert was delish... I could have had two of them. Fun, and funky atmosphere, great food and great service... will defo be back! read more

Super fresh and delicious :)! Would def take to go soon and they only gave us one chopstick pair but it's fine he ate with his fingers Nd dedicates the chopsticks to me like. True gentleman read more

Absolutely delicious. Have been there twice and the whole staff is so friendly and the place has an amazing ambiance. The owner is always there and he makes sure your enjoying every plate. All the fish is super fresh. Definitely recommend read more

Long history and you can see the Venice sign from the restaurant. Other than that, this place is quite overpriced. The sushi is fine, but they charge a premium. Sushi Enya down on Washington blvd is the same price, but way better quality. I'm not sure what my incentive is to come here next time. read more

This is the second time that I make a reservation days in advance and for some reason, I'm not on the list. Great food, terrible customer service read more

This was our first visit to Hama Sushi. My husband and three teenagers were blown away by the service and sushi. We enjoyed the most incredible and unique sushi dishes! We felt adventurous tonight and asked the owner to order for us! Wow! Make sure you order their signature dishes. You will not be disappointed. We live in San Clemente but we will be back for more. We love this place! read more

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Don't know where to start, This sushi is out of this world, I ordered basically the entire menu online and there was not one thing I did not enjoy. My fav was the miso cod that melted in my mouth and the lobster Mac and cheese brought tears of joy to my eyes. There are sooo many options!! I Definitely suggest this place especially right now that they offer online. read more

Hama is by far the best sushi in town! Amazing rolls, fresh, high quality fish and the apps are great too! The shiso lemon roll is my personal favorite I've never tasted anything like it before. We also love the green devil and the specials are definitely worth checking out. Sushi not your thing? Sometimes I just go there for the udon soup the owner Esther is a gem and pre-Covid we loved to go in and chat with her about the old days in Venice. read more

I wanted to give this place 4 stars I really did. The pictures look great. It's in a good location easy to walk to the beach and watch the sunset at night after dinner. But the food service atmosphere take it down to a 3. And here's why. An avid sushi eater. So I give every place a fair shot. Fancy or not I'll try it. So to start the place has fancy prices for a low budget restaurant. Most Rolls 17-30. Any roll that was 8-14 was one fish and only 6 pieces. The had great sounding appetizers but we didn't order any causeeee we wanted the holy hour prices and oh of course you can only get the happy hour at the bar? The bar holds like 12 people and the rest of the patio and indoor hold probably 100? So I was like well that's some Tom fooolarieee right there. Basically only go if you are going to go for their happy hour cause the sush ain't good enough to go for the prices. On top of the service being really slow. We ordered three roles all at once and the last one came out 15 minutes after the first two? Edemame was barely salted. But the rolls we tried were: spider, crunch and salmon/avacado. All were good! Very basic. Decor is cool movies that were filled locally in Venice. Not fancy. Any attire goes! Casual dinner for friends. read more

I GrubHub from Hama at least 2 times a month this year. Sushi comes out good from an hour long wait from the insane traffic during rush hour. Favorite roll is the spider roll! My only complaint is the sushi is expensive on GrubHub lol read more

Hama Sushi was the jackpot of our short stay in Venice Beach. We were staying at an AirBNB nearby and I was craving sushi (as usual!), and we happened to see this place as we were driving in. We came in an hour before closing, but our waitress was very friendly and we never felt rushed. The atmosphere is very cute.. great lighting and vintage movies playing on the wall. All of our food was delicious, but I'd say the prize winner was the Spicy Scallop Roll! So good and so fresh! The only thing I'd change about our experience was the Veggie Tempura Udon.. it didn't feel as fresh as we wanted it to because it was full of fried items and too many tempura flakes (duh, it's tempura.. don't know what we were expecting), but that would be an easy fix by ordering the Steamed Veggie Udon instead! I wish this were in my local neighborhood so I could go all the time. read more

The sushi was not great but it wasn't terrible either. I would say it is average but the price is something I would expect at a better quality place. The location is pretty sick which kind of explains the price. I don't mind paying high prices if the food matches the prices! read more

I love Hama Sushi, it's my go to sushi restaurant. Always great food and great service. I love their latest outdoor setup.. very cozy and has a great view of Venice Beach! I love Esther the owner who makes me feel at home! :) read more

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Good sushi, good vibes, good service. What more do you want? We got 2 salads, the wasabi and the house salad. Both were great. Wasabi had a creamy dressing, house was ginger/citrus. The spicy tuna crispy rice was great. read more

We LOVE Hama and it is our go to place in the neighborhood. We live about a block away so we frequently visit on Sundays and Mondays. Happy hour at the bar is the way to go, offering a good selection. Quality, instead of cheap, like most happy hours. Bamboo Sake is the way to go. We bring all of our guests here. Margarete is our absolute favorite bartender. We love this place. read more

Cute casual sushi spot in Venice right next to the boardwalk. Came here on a Saturday night around 8pm and it was full but there were tables available. Fish was fresh with big portions, and service was friendly and quick. I'll definitely be back! read more

I loved the food!! Amazing quality, not to mention great service. They follow all the appropriate guidelines to protect against Covid-19, and the sushi was great. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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