Kombu Sushi is truly underrated and has some of the best top quality specialty rolls and sushi in Los Angeles! We reserved a table for a party of 6 on a quiet Tuesday afternoon for a quick birthday lunch. Our server was kind and attentive and the food came fairly quickly. Citron Roll: 5/5 Stuffed with spicy tuna and topped with seared albacore, lemon, and serrano peppers, the acidity of the lemon brought a refreshing twist to the roll by cutting through the richness of the fish. As a result, the spicy tuna inside did not feel too heavy and it made the dish taste very vibrant and fresh. Pacific Roll: 5/5 Topped with sliced jalapeno and Yellowtail, the Pacific roll has a unique filling of Yellowtail, cucumber, and cilantro. The jalapeno brings a delicate heat to the dish while the cucumber adds a crunchy texture to the filling. The star of the show is the cilantro, which elevates the roll by adding a fresh and citrusy punch and complements very well with the fattiness of the Yellowtail. Bento Box A: 5/5 Part of their lunch special menu, we had chosen the 4 pc sushi, chicken gyoza and vegetable curry for the bento box. It came with a side of miso soup as well as some sunomono and salad mix for $22.00. This is a perfect lunch option as the portion sizes are great for the price and you get to try a variety of different foods. The nigiri was fresh and you can taste the quality of the fish from its tenderness. As for the other items, the gyoza was super crispy and the vegetable curry was so flavorful with a slight aromatic kick of spice. In addition to the reasonable prices, the incredible service and excellent sushi quality makes Kombu stand out from other sushi spots in the Arts District. The ambiance of the restaurant was also very cozy which makes the space a perfect date night spot. I will 100% be stopping by again to try more of their specialty rolls and highly recommend checking out this hidden gem! read more

Kombu Sushi - Bento Box A with 4 Pc Sushi, Vegetable Curry and Gyozas - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food was ok. Not sure what to expect with tempura since It was my first time trying it but. It was a bit soggy. No flavor. Yellowtail rolls taste like a lot like tuna. Calamari was great. A lot better than Olivie Garden. It was slightly crunchy, nicely seasoned. Karage chicken was order by my lady. She enjoys this chicken a lot. Says it wasnt crunchy as other ones. Service wasn't great. Worst I expirenced in a while. We were only seen when we went in and ordered. Once our drinks were done. We hoped for someone to come. When I looked around to call someone nobody was on the floor. Waited a good 5-8 minutes until someone came in. Ambiance is ok. The pillows are dirty with stains and dirt. Curtains are nic but, you can feel the heat from the sun thru them. Once we were ready to leave the lady who took our order got upset that we weren't going to leave any tip. I tip well but, if the service wasn't at least good why do you think you deserve a tip? It wasnt busy. It was me and my lady and two others in the other side of the room. read more

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We were in the area, and hungry after walking around the Arts District and then reading at a cafe. We looked for a local sushi place and decided on this one in walking distance. Immediate friendly greeting and attentive service. Ambience: simple, lots of natural lighting from the windows, seating best for smaller groups, 2-4, can accommodate more when not too crowded. We happened to arrive at the start of happy hour. Appetizers: - sunomono: 3.5/5-good crunch but a bit too sweet -fried chicken gyoza: 3.5/5-well cooked but not really seasoned, but at least the dipping sauce was tasty -shishito peppers with bonito flakes: 5/5-naturally spicy sautéed in a yummy sauce! Entrees: Pacific roll and Citron roll: 5/5- my daughters liked the ponzu sauce on them so much they hardly needed any wasabi or soy sauce. The citron roll was very lemony. Salmon Fusion roll: 4/5-fresh buttery salmon made it tasty, a pretty good roll Spider roll: 4/5-my husband tries the spider roll whenever we order sushi. This one was pretty good, prettily plated, but smaller than the other rolls for some reason. It also came significantly later than the other rolls. It would've been nice to have the 4 rolls come out about the same time. I guess they assumed we were sharing family style. I appreciate that it's a family-owned restaurant and certainly wish them well! read more

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This was such a phenomenal experience from the time we walked into the time we left. Our waiter was great. He gave us amazing suggestions like the incredible rice cake spicy tuna rice cake that is definitely a favorite now and also the firecracker roll. All of the rolls were truly phenomenal. What a wonderful experience. The ambience was really Everything was fresh and delicious and we will definitely be back.! read more

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Food: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Food: 5/5: Excellent quality sushi. We ordered Uni, Salmon, Toro, Tuna, Hokkaido scallop and all were nigiri. We also had chicken karage and a blue crab roll. Each of the sushi were excellent quality and taste. We ended up a second round of Uni and salmon and to top it off the chef gave us a complementary seared yellowtail which blew our taste buds out of the water. Price: 5/5: The prices were reasonable for the quality. I would go as far and say it was a great value for the quality and taste. To quote a Japanese YouTuber, the "cost performance" was excellent. Overall for all the food plus tax, tip, and drinks, we paid about $150 (22% of price was tip). Service: 5/5: Excellent all around. We never felt rushed and it never seemed over bearing. Food came out quickly, and efficiently. Servers were attentive. Ambiance: 5/5: a clean, almost home like feel. Music was good and not blasting away your ear drums. And as a former dog owner (RIP Chibi) i love how they named the restaurant after their dog Kombu. And they even have items for dogs on their menu! read more

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The very best sushi spot! The story of the restaurant is super sweet, they are dog-friendly, and they have soooo many options on their menu, including lots of vegetarian options and accommodations for gluten-free needs. The staff is very friendly! There is seating inside (tables and along the sushi bar) and a patio in the back. There's even a Photo Booth in the back by the patio. A very great place to bring family and friends in Silver Lake. Absolutely love it. read more

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*** Solid 4-star spot for lunch or HH. *** There's several items that I enjoy quite a bit: Lunch bento box ... sashimi or sushi 4-stars Crispy tuna rice cakes ... fave starter 4-stars Chicken Karaage ... crispy spiced well 4-stars Fried calamari ... not a fave yet savory 3-stars $5 ice cold draft ... great way to finish 5-stars *** I frequent whenever I'm nearby here. *** read more

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Not the best service and bill was unexpected. Food took a while longer but that's ok. Not everything I ordered came out. Some dishes did not match the happy hour price. And I was charged extra when offered rice. Ambiance is good for a casual date, though we were sat really close to the party next to us. Food was good but after ordering an iced green tea, grilled salmon collar, and edamame was $40 total for me. read more

Have dined many times at Kombu. Sushi is amazing and love the sashimi. Toro Uni roll is my favorite. Alex, Luke, snd Nabor are great servers. read more

The first thing I wanna mention is the fact that the staff are all very helpful and super friendly. I started off with the spicy tuna on crispy rice and it was tasty, but I like it when the rice is hot. At this place, the rice was not hot. I also had the cucumber salad, which is quite tasty. We were on our E Bikes and there were lots of outlets out in the patio area of the building itself. But for some reason, none of them were working and we couldn't charge our bikes. Thank goodness that the staff at the restaurant were nice and we managed to get electricity from them. I hope the building Gets the information that will help people so they can charge their Ebikes when needed. We will definitely be back to this restaurant in the future because was tasty and the staff are so friendly. read more

Kombu Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My first meal of 2026 and Kombu did not disappoint! The quality of the fish was exceptional. We ordered a few rolls, chicken karaage and the sashimi platter which came with side of soup and salad. The waiter provided excellent service and made a few suggestions as it was our first time there. The atmosphere was cozy and best of all, they are dog friendly! read more

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4% service charge without previous disclosure Dog food (also charged in full) which contained old or spoiled Salmon or whatever else dirty S&*^ that they put in that bowl of crap. Our dog has been throwing up and having diarrhea for the last 3 days and I am pissed off. Just spent $300 on medication and treatment that would not have been needed if they had served normal, good food. Your rolls were all falling apart, your fish smelled dated, you should consider retooling your establishment. I do not recommend this place even as a stop and go option. read more

Kombu offers Happy Hour from 3-9 PM daily. Stopped by to try out their HH menu and ordered the spicy tuna rice cakes, eel avocado roll, and citron roll. The service was very attentive and relatively quick. The fish was fresh, though I found the citron roll to be very lemon-forward. The spicy tuna rice cakes tasted good, but they were sliced in a way that made them difficult to eat. The interior is well-kept and has great lighting. Overall, Kombu is a decent spot for HH sushi in the area! read more

I am extremely upset. The sushi rolls were falling apart, and I even let the unauthorized 4% service fee slide and chose not to make a big deal out of it. However, after my dog ate the salmon dish from the dog menu here, he has been suffering from diarrhea for two days. He vomited after we got home, and now he is experiencing bloody diarrhea. I don't know whether the ingredients were not fresh, but seeing my dog go through this has been heartbreaking. Please do not feed your dogs the dog food served here. read more

Another sushi spot in LA for the books!! Cute spot in Silver lake. came on a Sunday evening, seated pretty quickly in the bar area. Food was very tasty. Fresh seafood and prepped really well. read more

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We really enjoyed this place! The sushi was excellent and the service was incredible. It's in a super cozy spot in LA's' Arts District. More importantly, they are 100% dog friendly and make it a wonderful experience for both humans and puppies. read more

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Great place! Staff was super friendly and very attentive. They have a pretty extensive HH menu and everything was very reasonably priced. Garage parking with validation or free street parking. The miso soup, egg plant and sashimi place were some of my favorites. read more

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Great sushi spot in the arts district. The menu is fresh and creative and the service is always excellent!

Loved this restaurant! The lanterns outside are so cute in gradient pink tones. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We went around 2pm for a late lunch and it was not super busy. The happy hour starts at 3pm. They are very veg and gluten free friendly. They even have a plant-based spicy tuna roll which is made with beets and tasted great! The bento boxes they offer are a great way to get a taste of an assortment of items all at once without getting stuffed. We enjoyed the food a lot and service was great too! The cherry on top of the meal was the mochi ice cream. Two people got this, one in the yuzu coconut flavor and one strawberry. They were both well loved and the presentation was so adorable with garnish and little poki sticks! read more

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I chose this place for our bookclub meeting as I was searching for a place with vegetarian friendly bento boxes! The offerings were all delicious! The mushroom soup is very mushroom-y, the miso soup os served at the perfect temperature and comes out before the main meal. Drinks were strong. The dipping sauce for rhe veggie tempura was a bit bland considering the vegetables were unflavored too. Great variety of veggies though! Service was slow which made it tricky with the 1.5 hour parking validation but we managed to wrap up with a little top off on our parking. The mochi was delicious too and was so cute with the pocky sticks on top! read more

Kombu Sushi - Veggie bento box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

came for there sunday jazz series! amazing vibes here and great deals on rolls for their happy hours - California roll -4/5 nothing crazy! fresh fish - Shrimp & Tempura - 5/5 - tempura was so good ,crispy and fresh (highly recommend) - Spicy Tuna - 4/5 - could've used a bit more spice but still tasty - Salmon Skin Roll - 3/5 - too salty imo, not a fan of the texture - Albacore roll - 4/5 - solid roll to order - Miso Soup -4/5 - avg miso soup, tasty and hot - Chicken Karaage - 4/5 - mm so good with the sauce, it's boneless but 1 or 2 pieces did have some bone so be careful - Satsuma Fries -5/5 amazing!! loved the sauce, the texture and portion size! (highly recommend) would def come back for the vibes, great service, and to taste all the other rolls they have to offer. *bonus was the $1 sake and beers (what a deal) read more

Kombu Sushi - Shrimp Tempura Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one of those places where nothing is wrong with it, but there's nothing compelling about it either. We got a specialty roll, a yellow tail cut roll, and a kid's meal which came in a bento box. The nirvana roll had a good fish to rice ratio, and plenty of interesting bits like the citrus and microgreens. The yellowtail was fine too, but nothing really stood out. It's a cute space with a lot of seating, so I'd stop by if I was already in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

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Came to try the new options they gave other than sushi. The sandwich had good flavor and so fresh!! It was so big I couldn't finish it. The fries melt in your mouth, literally. read more

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The quality of the food is amazing! The service is exceptional. Our server Luke was awesome & the best part is that they are super dog friendly which I loooovveeee. Also the outdoor patio vibe is so cute for a little date night. Definitely recommend kombu sushi read more

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Really good find in arts district! Very intimate feeling vibe coming in and the staff are pretty nice. I wasn't too hungry so I just got one roll (the Baja roll) and it was a good enough portion :) I definitely need to come back and try some more things because I took a look at what my friends were getting and everything looked pretty good! There's also a parking lot right next to it so parking was easy :) they validate too! read more

Kombu Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A recent visit to Los Angeles led us to Kombu Sushi in the Arts District. It was a Sunday late afternoon and the area was quiet and most nearby businesses were closed. The reviews were very positive, and I really wanted this to be a great restaurant. The sushi rolls were just okay. The sauces that accompanied the rolls lacked flavor and really the thing I could taste was the spice on the spicy tuna. Also, we the chicken gyoza and chicken karaage. Both lacked flavor. The servers were pleasant and friendly. I was a little disappointed that the first dish took about 20 mins to come out to us being there was only one other couple in the restaurant. read more

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Oh my goodness I love this place so much! It is the sweetest little sushi place where you can bring your dogs on the outside patio have an amazing little tea lit sushi dinner and the waiters and waitresses here are absolutely loving and caring! I definitely would highly recommend this place and just a tip if you have a doggy and you buy their bandanna, you get a meal free for the dog every time you come to eat at Kombu !! Special shout out to Luke such a sweet, caring joyful service person !! read more

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Great food with unique recipes, excellent presentation, and knowledgeable staff that can guide you through a quite varied and many times different menu that sound like standards, but are executed in very artistic interpretations. Unlike many of the other Arts district cafés combo is sedate and calming, allowing for easy conversations And lots of time to reflect. Parking is validated for one hour.(make sure to scan the QR code and set up your car license and parking space assignment before leaving the parking area.) outdoor pet friendly seating and indoor seating up to six people allow for a varied party size and even Sushi bar seating if that's your preference for the day. read more

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I love this place. The ambiance makes it feel so intimate and the rolls are delicious too! read more

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My downtown friend always wants us to go here BUT, I will not travel downtown during the week for lunches... on the weekend, another story. Delicious choices, amazing waitstaff ( Rawaa), and such a beautiful-location with free parking! Pricey for sure BUT, such a lovely place to meet and hang out for a couple of hours ( on this Sunday afternoon)... NOT DURING THE WEEK;))) Not in my neighborhood, BUT, it is in my friends' backyard... so one person removed. Special establishment for a special occasion and more! Yummy and delicious! Definitely recommend! read more

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Hidden gem. Quality ingredients. Well cooked. Unagi melts in your mouth. Best agedashi tofu. The karaage chicken is juicy and sauce is great. Tea is on delicious. The service and fast seating make this a win for me. read more

In a city full of other far better sushi options, you should 100% skip this place. Some of the worst sushi i've had in a long time. Flavorless, not fresh, and substandard. All the good rating here must be merely for their happy hour prices, only, because the standard prices are ridiculous. The bill was so high for not a lot and they tack on a service fee for no reason. We were served cold miso soup, and bland seaweed salad as well. Awful. The best part was being charged $5 for a fountain coke, and another $5 for a refill. The ambiance was wierd too as the place was empty on a friday night. The next morning explosive diarrhea was the chef's kiss I wish I didn't get. Just bad. Go somehwere else and save yourself the grief and stomach problems. read more

Excellent quality of sushi, we ordered Blue Dynamite, Sushi Plate, Crunchy and Soba noodles and all of them were so yummy. 10/10 The service is great too made great by our server Rolan. We recommend this place read more

Here another meal along with a meal for our pup, Ava. Our order took longer than usual but for the wait, the food was delicious. We ordered the Bento Box A with salmon plus a tuna roll and vegetable tempura. Ava had her portion of salmon and brown rice. We topped off our meal with Lychee sorbet and green tea ice cream. Nice and inviting dining area. Lots of seating both indoors and out. read more

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Service was great!!! The lady that helps us was marvelous the food tastes like costco sushi. We came happy hour and it was small bite sized portions i was starving im surprised it was $60 for everything and still left hungry. The place was beautiful it was small but kept clean.beautiful place. read more

Kombu Sushi - The place where we ate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came for a casual dinner with the bf on a week night. It was our first time here so our friendly server recommended the Chef's Tasting Menu so we can to try more dishes. This consisted of four courses and a drink for each person. We ended up getting one of each item on the menu to share; miso soup, mushroom soup, brussel sprouts, spicy tuna rice cake, nigiri, and from the roll options, we chose the Cajun and Citron rolls. I'm allergic to alcohol so the non-alcohol sparkling Yuzu drink option was perfect. The food was more than enough for two people and I enjoyed the nigiri the most. It was very fresh and I loved the variety of fish. I also liked the spicy tuna on rice cake and was surprised that the rice was served room temp. I'm used to the rice being hot/freshly fried. The miso soup was great. I was not a big fan of the mushroom soup; it is an acquired taste. Definitely gave me flashbacks of my childhood when my grandparents made me drink herbal medicine when I got sick. As for the rolls, we liked them but they were overly drenched in sauce which made each bite very salty. I would definitely ask for light or no sauce next time. Overall, the meal was good for the price and variety. read more

Kombu Sushi - Miso Brussel Sprouts - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food, service and ambiance were impeccable. We came here for lunch and were so impressed with the quality of food and hospitality. The bento box is must with a selection of sashimi/nigiri. Everything is cook to order, fresh and delish especially the nigiri. We also loved the lychee ice cream with bits of lychee. As a souvenir, we got Kombu matchbox, it's a cute keepsake. Michael was very kind and hospitable. read more

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Came to eat her with my friend because we were in little Tokyo and I was craving a sushi spot that offered garlic edamame. This place definitely fulfilled my cravings. There are a lot of sushi restaurants around the area. My friend and I were having a hard time choosing where to eat but the previous reviews of this place steered us here. Here are my food ratings: Citron Roll, 10/10 - The owner and server both told us this was one of their most popular rolls so we ordered it and it wow'd the both of us. Honestly I just love anything with both a little bit of spice and citrus. Salmon avocado roll, 8/10 - good quality! (I dipped it into the sauce from the citron roll a couple times... 10/10) Philadelphia roll, 8/10 - my friend's favorite type of roll. Yum! Spicy Garlic Edamame, 9/10 - waited all day to have some of this garlic edamame. Delicious! The service was excellent. We felt super welcome into the restaurant and since it was our first time there someone who I believe was the manager/owner talked to us about the restaurant's origins. She also gave us some cute matchbooks after! Will be returning to this beautiful restaurant with a wonderful ambiance whenever I'm craving sushi in the area. Thanks for having us! read more

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I can talk about this place all day long. The food is delicious. Everytime I come here, I get something new and they never disappoint. Staff is very welcoming. The place is decorated well. read more

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Very cute sushi place with a theme of their cute dog. Such a cozy spot for simple yet very intimately. They have sake to pair with sushi and also many cute merchandise. Indoor and outdoor seatings available. Highlights of the menu: 1. Sashimi 2. Sushi lunch box 3. Roll read more

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