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    Kotosh

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicharron mixto al ajo, piranha roll, Kotosh kids w/ spam maki.
    Steve W.

    Came for a late lunch on the weekend and it was pretty empty inside. I had the Chicharron mixto al ajo which I really liked. Lomo saltado with fried rice was solid, of course. Kid had the kids meal with spam maki. He wasn't a huge fan, but he's picky. The karaage was a tad dry. We also got a pirianha roll to split (california roll with more imitation crab and eel sauce on top) which was good. Service was reserved but friendly. Parking was super easy. Plenty of food leftover for another full meal at home.

    Cindy D.

    The restaurant is small and cozy with efficient service. The ceviche mixto was fresh but needed more zest, flavor and seafood variety. It seemed like the pieces of fish used were limited to the "sushi scraps." I would personally skip the chicharon mixto al ajo; the sticky "brown" sauce was bland and the batter, thick and under-seasoned.

    Tofu Saltado
    Melanie G.

    My friend and I came here this past Saturday night around 7:30 and were able to be seated right away. There's actually a lot more seating here than you would think when first walking in. The staff here are very kind! I got the tofu saltado for $18. It comes with such a good portion that I actually was able to save some as leftovers for another meal! I liked that the tofu was more like tofu nuggets with edamame and carrots and had a nice crispy and savory crust. The flavor was really good, I just wish they gave more tomatoes and that the fries were crispy. The rice was cooked well too, just a little on the undercooked side.

    Jeffery J.

    First time ever experiencing a place that serves both Peruvian food and sushi. The great thing is that while there are some pure Japanese and pure Peruvian dishes, most of the options are a fusion that I've never tried before. They have a sushi chef making the sushi right in front of you. The service is amazing, the servers are super nice, and very attentive. The ambiance is really chill, it's not too loud but still feels homely. I would definitely recommend coming here

    Jalea, half order
    Rob J.

    I love Kotosh!!! It has been one of my go-to restaurants for years and I realized I have not left a review since 2014. The food is consistently great with their Peruvian and sushi fusion menu. I especially enjoy the jalea and the saltado mariscos. On the sushi side, the Halekulani Special roll is my favorite, though I have tried most of the other rolls and they are all solid. You should try the Spam roll from the kids menu. It is great for adults too. This is a spot I have chosen for special occasions, including celebrating both high school and college graduations, and it is also a place I come back to for lunch on a regular basis. It remains one of my favorite restaurants in the area.

    Tallarin Verde
    Danielle F.

    We come here a lot! It is definitely our favorite restaurant in the area. Everything is always the best here. They did change their calamari recipe, they said, and we didn't really like it so I do hope they change it back. But everything else is always 5 stars!

    Krunch roll and Alaskan california roll
    Lyle O.

    Thank you Kotosh and their incredible staff for making this retirement dinner for my wife an excellent and memorable dining experience. Their were 17 of us, 2 unable to make it, but we had an incredible time. Food and service were top notch as always, thank you. The sushi rolls for appetizers were excellent but our favorite was thay spicy tuna crunch rolls, extremely good. Definitely recommend Kotosh for all family gatherings.

    Chicken katsu and green noodles
    Lauren W.

    SO good! We always get the katsu with green noodles (I forget what it's called!) and the lomo saltado. Their yellowtail and tuna sashimi appetizers are really good too!

    Lomo Saltado
    Cary N.

    The food was really good. Very well made and very tasty. The green sauce is delicious. The service was very good as well. The restaurant has plenty of space for small to larger groups. Definitely a place I would eat again.

    Arroz con Mariscos
    Rosana S.

    This spot nails Peruvian-Japanese fusion. My husband is religiously loyal to the Lomo Saltado--according to him, it's the holy grail: great flavor, hearty portion, and best of all, they bring an entire bottle of the green sauce to the table (none of that tiny cup, pay-extra nonsense). I usually go for the seafood fried rice--can't remember the name, but it's always delicious and generously portioned (hello, doggy bag). If you've got room for dessert, try the helado de lúcuma--a tropical Peruvian ice cream with a SLIGHTLY mochi-like texture and a flavor that's oddly addictive. We always go during the quieter hours, and the service is as sweet as the dessert.

    Plantains
    Lauretta N.

    We haven't been to Kotosh for a long time and decided to go for lunch. We usually have sushi but was in the mood for Peruvian food. Hubby wanted the potatoes with cheese sauce and plantains. I ordered the chaufa mariscos. Server was very friendly and attentive. First dish to arrive was the potatoes which my husband loved. Creamy sauce with a hard boiled egg . Plantains were next and it was nice and hot plus a generous portion. Ordered California roll which were filled with crab meat so they were large and delicious. My rice dish was last and had lots of different fish which gave it a delicious flavor. Food was top notch and so was the service.

    Pulpo al olivo, Peruvian calamari, yellowtail tiradito
    Mirna P.

    Had an amazing dinner here last night. The service was great! We ordered a few appetizers including tiraditos de atún and yellowtail, pulpo al olivo, and calamari. As main dishes I had ceviche de pescado and my friend ordered lomo saltado w/ beef and shrimp. Everything was well prepared and fresh. Absolutely recommend for a casual but good quality Peruvian meal.

    Machu Picchu Roll
    Heidi O.

    PERUVIAN SUSHI! This lovely restaurant is a great fusion of traditional Peruvian food and Japanese sushi. The service is fantastic, ambience is casual. I've been here a number of times but haven't been here in a while since I don't live near anymore but it's the same as before, DELICIOUS! Here is what we had this time: Lomo Saltado with Beef always a must! Arroz chaufa with chicken, so savory, and great with the addictive green sauce. We also had the Acevichado roll, machu piccu roll, and albacore tataki roll, they were all great and a unique fusion of Japanese and Peruvian. I recommend you come here and order family style so you can try more plates.

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    The food was very delicious, both the peruvian and the sushi. Service was amazing as well , great vibe, will return soon

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    8 months ago

    Definitely 5 star food. I think Peruvian sashimi might be better than Japanese sushi restaurants.

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    7 months ago

    We love this place! Perfect mix of Peruvian favorites and sushi. The place is always clean and staff are friendly.

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    1 year ago

    By far the best Perubian restaurant in southern California, I drive almost 2 hours to eat at Kotosh.love it.

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    The Arroz Chaufa was very grease . We inform our server and the manager and they only said we will notify the chef for next time.

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    Ask the Community - Kotosh

    Do you offer vegan options? We have a friend with major allergies.

    I either get the fried rice w/ tofu or the Tallarín Saltado (noodles) w/ tofu. They're both delicious! Another option is the vegetable tempura sushi roll.

    Is there still outdoor dining?

    Hi, yes there is!

    As of august 1 2021 do they have outdoor dining and about how many tables do they have and do they take reservations?

    They have outdoor dining. I was there on 7/30 for lunch. I did not count the number of outdoor tables, but I would say it was 6 to 8.… 

    Do they have the bento option at this location?

    At this moment, there are no bento options at the Lomita location. We’re sorry for the inconvenience!

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