- the restaurant has both dining tables, a patio, and sushi bar area so each part of the restaurant has a different ambiance. i would definitely recommend making a reservation though because all sections were full for dinner hours - the Peruvian scallops were fresh and had a nice kick but very were small. probably would not order again. - the hamasaku salad had a creamier dressing that made it heavier than I was expecting. nothing special. - the G6 temaki had an assortment of fish and were decently sized, but fell apparat towards the end - the toro salmon roll was solid and well made - the September flower roll was the highlight of the night. very light, balanced, and refreshing. - the spider roll was delicious and should be eaten while the crab is still hot - the matcha budino was thicker and denser than expected but the matcha flavor was prominent and high quality - the mochi ice cream was a solid sweet treat and the mochi was soft and sticky. but they are very small. - service was very disappointing. the food took a long time to come out, they tried to clear our plates while there were still food on it, the servers kept switching tables and were not consistent or friendly overall. - overall, the fish quality and presentation were great and nothing was a complete miss. it was a pleasing meal and a pretty restaurant but nothing mind blowing or special. the service was a let down. i would go for a nice night out in the area but wouldn't add it to my list of top LA sushi spots. read more

See all

Best Sushi in LA! Superbly designed understated contemporary interior and graciously served. Inventive rolls that are both absolutely delicious and sublime. read more

Very yummy sushi! All the pieces of wish were fresh and tasty. Paired with a Sapporo ;) I will definitely be back! read more

I really wanted to like this place, and let me start off by saying the ambiance and service were on on point. It was exactly what I would've expected of a high-end sushi restaurant. I ordered the deluxe sushi for lunch which at $50 was presented beautifully, with both soup and salad; however, some of the fish was not fresh. I've eaten a lot of raw fish in my life growing up on an island, so I can tell good from bad. About 2 of the 8 pieces of nigiri did not taste right, one was the bluefin tuna and the other I can't recall, but both tasted fishy. Good, fresh, fish should not taste fishy, and it was not the quality I expected from here. Unfortunately I was sick afterwards, and while I do understand this is a risk when eating raw "anything", this is definitely not the norm when I eat at $$$$ sushi restaurants. I do hope the restaurant takes a look at their quality control, as by many of the highly rated reviews here indicate, this seems to be a very good restaurant and maybe I just got unlucky. read more

I've been meaning to write a review for this place since I first had it a few months back! I had been wanting to try Omakase for the first time but I was scared the experience wouldn't be the same with takeout. However, I'm so glad that I decided to try it anyways because the sushi was amazing! Everything tasted extremely fresh and the variety of fish was amazing. The staff was also super fast, friendly and helpful. I had randomly stumbled across this place and there was another customer in line ahead of me who was so passionate about this place saying how amazing it was and how it's her favorite place to get sushi so I had pretty high expectations going in. I will definitely be coming back to try the Omakase again inside for the full experience since it was so good! read more

Hamasaku - Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hamasaku used to be my fav sushi on the west side. Was always well worth the crazy prices. Went there last week and was sorely disappointed. Service was fine but I guess since COVID they've changed things up. The sushi was mediocre, they aren't using their usual very delicious wasabi (now it's the cheap stuff), and the rock shrimp tempura (which is usually my favorite) was downright awful.. I hate to leave this review because I know they're struggling but you guys can't charge prices like this and serve food that mediocre... I believe our meal was over $300. Step it up and we will be back. read more

Great food and service! I loved their restaurant in El Segundo that closed down last year. The DJ spider roll, g6 hand roll, and their spicy tuna crispy rice are some favorites. read more

We had the omakase set, great food! You may be able to snag a table without reservation if you come early! (Opening time) read more

See all

My belated birthday dinner with my boyfriend was here! We both chose omakase. Didn't love every piece of the nigiri, but the ones we did like were fantastic. The shiso leaf in the hand rolls was lifechanging. We had strawberry cheesecake offered as the dessert of the night, and it was incredibly light and refreshing. It was a pretty good deal overall, and we were just the right amount of full. read more

Everything from service to sake to the freshest fish. The omakase selection was superb. I will be back soon.

Always consistent with excellent food, service, and atmosphere. In a sea of sushi restaurants in LA, Hamasaku really stands out as a true gem. The menu has both traditional and very inventive options. I couldn't recommend Hamasaku more. read more

Hamasaku has been on my list for a while. Covid made it even harder to check the place out but finally decided to try out their omakase set to-go dinners. You can place orders ahead of time but I had the craving on a whim and decided to give them a call to order it and they were still able to accommodate it. The shopping center is pretty packed since it is in the same place and Sichuan Impressions. The parking situation is kind of weird because there is an attendant so you aren't sure if its valet only or if you can park on your own. When you arrive, you can notify the attendant and they will grab your package for you. Hand over your cc or cash and you are good to go. I arrived home shortly (~10 mins) and I was amazed by the size of the order. For $45 or so, it seems like a good quantity of food. That said, you sacrifice quantity for quality and taste. The fish was all fresh but it lacks any punch of flavor. They all tasted pretty bland and didn't have the taste of the sea that I was looking for and expecting. The overall meal was filling with the overall number of nigiri and rolls but that's all I can say. I would give this place another try, potentially in person since they are now serving outdoors. Although I don't think the ~10 drive back to my place affected the fish, it might be fresher and tastier if it was truly served immediately. read more

Hamasaku - $40 Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was some of the best sushi and sashimi I've ever had in LA. Every single piece was extremely fresh and you could tell the quality of the fish was top tier. I've been to all the top sushi spots in LA and this place stood out. read more

Delicious! I ordered delivery and was happy with presentation and quality. The rolls and sashimi were excellent. The salad was super fresh and crispy. I will definitely eat from here again. Also, the chopsticks are nice. Just saying. read more

See all

Sweet little spot tucked into a corner of a strip mall on SM Blvd with a Carvel, massage parlor, and Chinese restaurant. Great quality sushi for purists and combo rolls and other items from the kitchen for others. They claim a fried wonton shell stuffed with rice, chopped tuna and avocado cream dubbed the "Charlize taco" is a favorite of the stunning actress... I seriously doubt it, but could be wrong. Not cheap or easy to get to unless you work in the immediate vicinity. Small space gets crowded fast, so get there early or after peak times if you can't get a reservation. read more

Solid 4 stars could be a 5 when I come back. After a nice hard today of work. We were looking for a place in the area for a great authentic style omakase dinner. Hamasaku came into mind. The restaurant has been on my list for awhile plus it was close to our work. I made reservation for 2 for the sushi bar to be served by master Yoyo Takahashi who was one the top eight sushi master of LA. I love those chef's that takes their work seriously. To serve you the freshest quality of fish. Most of the nigiri that was served required no dipping. SERVICE: The service was excellent and professional. FOOD: Sushi Omakase for 2 $55 each includes 14 seasonal fish nigiri, chawanmushi, miso soup and dessert. If you wanted sashimi add extra $20. I'll definitely do that next time. Nigiri: Bluefin Tuna Sea Perch Yellowtail Kingfish. Never had this before. It's was fantastic. Grouper. Very meaty. Excellent. Kinmedai. One of my favorite. Kamasu( Barracuda) Firefly Squid. Uni. Very fresh Ikura. Had a hint of yuzu. Very good. Japanese Mackerel. Delicious! King Mackerel Spanish Mackerel Suzuki Toro. Amazing! Overall enjoyed my dinner here at Hamasaku. Can't wait for my next adventure with chef Takahashi. read more

See all

Great quality sushi. The toro is my favorite and the salmon is also very fresh. Fish melts in your mouth.

Fresh fish. Even when you go with bigger groups rolls can handle the task. Love ordering their sashimi most of the time though.

I have decided to try Hamasaku a few days ago. They have mixed reviews but it's close to home and I thought it could be a good option if I liked it. Usually, I like to try Omakases on first visits to have an idea of the dishes they serve and to have a bigger variety. I opted for a 7 course Omakase and I believe it was 75.00. Here is what was served: 1st: Agedashi Tofu. It was good. 2nd: Kale Salad with carrot, radishes, pine nuts. Just a salad, nothing special about it. 3rd: trio of sashimi, yellowtail, albacore and tuna. 4th: 8 nigiri sushi 5th: Fox handroll. That was a good roll. Crab, dynamite sauce, tempura crunch. 6th: Miso soup. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? are you counting plain miso soup as a course in an omakase?? 7th: one store bough mango mochi cut in half. (again, seriously?) I don't mind being served mochi for dessert, but when I am paying 75.00 that is not what I'm expecting. Same thing for the miso soup. That should not count as a course in a 75.00 Omakase. Disappointing. read more

See all

The DJ Spider Roll is probably one of the best sushi rolls I've ever had. It is served hot and it is melt-in-your mouth deliciousness. The black cod is a MUST. The sauce was amazing and flavorful and the cod was very buttery and flaky. We also asked for the yellowtail jalapeño sashimi even though it wasn't on the menu, and they accommodated our request. We sat at the sushi bar, and watching the sushi chefs were entertaining but it also had a nice quiet ambiance to it. Very happy we chose to dine here during our first mini trip to Santa Monica! read more

We came here on a Thursday without reservations and got a seat right away. However, the only seats available were outside - and I think this isn't as nice as sitting inside. The Rick Castle Roll was our favorite roll, but the Hamasaku roll was great, too. I loved the albacore with crispy onions! read more

Hamasaku is a well kept secret in the sense that it's prices are fairly reasonable for the quality of food theand the ambiance. The interiors are stylish and minimal. The sushi, small plates and their Omakase set is all very good. It's a place I want to visit more often. read more

One of the best sushi restaurants I have been to in LA! Highly recommend, the quality of the fish was clearly very good

Amazing meal for Valentines day . Perfect atmosphere and the food was top notch . Green dragon and DJ spider were my favorite rolls . Glad to come back to our favorite sushi spot in west LA . A real treat ! 5 stars all the way ! Thank you read more

Loved the sushi. Cute spot in a strip mall. Nice decor inside. Would go back. Service good and friendly.

Food, service, ambiance, and staff are all great. Came here on different occasions and had servers Ta and Kaelin, who were so attentive and courteous. The manager (I think it's Michelle) was also very friendly and stopped by our table to check on us. Omakase was absolutely amazing and topped it all off with the best dessert, frozen creme brûlée. Also had other items but the Yuzu tostada was the most memorable. Highly recommend this restaurant. I will definitely be coming back. read more

[Note: This review is for the Jan. 2014 DineLA dinner.] Hamasaku is spot on with most of it's flavors and a definite treat for any Japanese cuisine lovers. Going into the restaurant, you see the usual sushi bar as well as a fancier set-up of tables and chairs around it. The servers definitely make an effort to keep you well-accommodated throughout your stay as well. Then, we went into our dineLA meal. The first course was sashimi which had a wonderful flavor about them (great sauces added) along with another sashimi dish which had a great amount of sour and savory flavors mixed throughout. Great stuff. The second course was a grouping of two salads. These weren't anything too special as one was simply just peppers/seaweed. The third included sushi and black cod - both which were very delicious. The sushi was well-made and balanced flavor and texture and the black cod especially impressed with it's sauces. The final part was the dessert - mochi ice cream and a flour-less chocolate cake. Although perhaps not the best desserts I've ever had, both were fine ways to end the meal. The final price was around $45 for the DineLA dinner along with the $15-$20 sake. We observed that the normal dinner prices were definitely similar and perhaps a bit higher for single-priced item. The building may be a little hidden - it's in the corner of a strip mall so don't be surprised when your GPS takes you to what seems like a random location. Parking-wise, you can valet park for free for the first 45 mins. or so and then pay about a dollar per 30 minutes afterwards - not a bad deal. Hamasaku is a pricey affair but for any Japanese food lover - it's a worthwhile endeavor to trek to. read more

Hamasaku has a little bit of everything for everyone. They serve rolls, nigiri, cooked food, the whole shebang so your whole party is sure to be able to eat something if they have any restrictions on raw meats. When we dined here, most of the clientele was caucasian. Usually, I like my Japanese restaurants quiet, and you always know that you've found a legit place when the whole clientele is speaking Japanese. Not that should deter you, if they don't, but just a general observation. The nigiri comes in 1 piece, so if you were expecting the usual 2 piece nigiri, you might be disappointed, especially at the prices. The sashimi are also very thinly sliced, so you can spend a hundred easy, and not even get full. This would possibly be okay if the quality were top notch, but I found the quality to be pretty good, above average, but nothing to brag about. To be honest, I prefer Kiriko/Zo/and the DTLA sushi spots over Hamasaku for the price and the cuts. read more

See all

The. Best. Sushi. That's the review :) I needed to type more to post it so here goes, ambiance is amazing, staff are friendly, food is so fresh and delicious!!! read more

One of our regular watering holes. Food is excellent, the service is very Japanese and friendly, and the atmosphere feels just outside of Tokyo. read more

Wow the Omakase tasted amazing! The experience reminded me of being back in Japan! Very fresh. Each nigiri had its own unique flavouring (so no need for dipping in soy sauce mixed with wasabi). Literally trust the chefs when it comes to experiencing an omakase, they would know what's best. The texture of the fish were so different compared with other restaurants. The yellowtail, not normally a favourite of mine however, the texture was so soft and same goes for the toro, (not a fan of tuna) the toro was so smooth, delicious.The salmon roe, definitely not a strong fishy taste like always, very good, easier to eat in one bite. The uni (best part) so soft and sweet with a slight salty after taste, mmmmm..... (as if this review isn't making you hungry already lol) Omakase also comes with 4 small starters before the sushi and to finish with a soup followed by ice cream sandwich (choose of black sesame or vanilla). If you're a hungry beast with no idea what to order but with a goal of eating everything then I really would recommend the omakase. This is definitely my new favourite sushi joint here in LA. I would order the omakase again. Also this restaurant is super clean, the waiters wipe your table clean after the sushi, before dessert. Also they check to see that the cushion on the chairs are clean and they wipe down the booth seats. I've never seen a restaurant wipe the seats and I hate sitting on a dirty chair! So bonus points! read more

See all

This is located in a mini mall just outside Westwood. Has valet parking as the lot gets very full. I occasionally have business lunch here and that's how I would keep it. The sushi is solid but pricey. The lunch bento box is $35-40, it include sashimi, roll, protein, salad and miso soup, but everything just tastes average. I probably won't come for personal visits but fine for Expense account as atmosphere is good for business meeting and not too loud. It fills up with the Westwood/West LA business lunch crowd. For the same price, I personally prefer the sushi from Sushi Sasabune Beverly Hills (on Olympic Blvd), they have a similar priced omakase all sushi/sashimi lunch special that's so tasty. read more

i order the sashimi and some nigiri for take out today. Good and cute packaging. Fish is so fresh, good quality and delicious. Worth the price! read more

Hamasaku is serving up delicious sushi in a very nice environment these days. They make sure everyone isn't on top of each other and have excellent service. Very Covid friendly. It's located in a strip mall with a few outdoor tables but it's doesn't feel like a strip mall. It's very cosy inside. The rolls are delicious and it's always a treat to come here. They are also very nice to children. Price point here is high- but well worth it if you want to splurge. Must have the baked lobster roll, yum yum yum. read more

We always get great food and great service here. We ordered the Hamasaku salad, kale salad, Gyoza, muscles with mushrooms, Dj spider roll, fox roll, baked Cod, spicy tuna crispy rice. And loved all of it! I only took pictures of the fox roll, spicy tuna crispy rice, muscles with mushrooms.....because we ate the rest without thinking of taking pictures of. read more

See all

Exploring the area and stumbled upon this little sushi spot. Small space, not currently seating at the sushi bar. Great service. Fish tasted fresh. Omakase option was great and priced well for the multiple courses, even came with dessert. read more

Hamasaku - Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Great renovated location with very warm decor. Fresh green tea using leaves not powder. Very inventive rolls. Very fresh fish. Highly recommend read more

I like the place, the food is good and, reasonably priced. The reason for four stars is because they are understaffed and, the waiting time to take an order is unreasonable. read more

The best sushi restaurant on the Westside. EVERYTHING is delicious and created with care. The staff is fantastic and kind. I always look forward to a meal at Hamasaku and have introduced many people to their fantastic food. ONE BIG YUMMY EXPERIENCE! read more

Expectional service and the sushi is fresh and delicious. The wasabi is freshly ground and is one of the best I've ever had. The location is hidden in a shopping center and I've never noticed it in the many years I've lived on the West Side. Went in from a recommendation from a friend and loved it!! Saws read more