You have to go. Unassuming entrance. Very humble dining room. No sushi bar seats. I've had the Michelin Omakase in Santa Barbara. Just saying I've had high quality fish. This is the best I've had in the Southbay and maybe top 3 in LA in my 15 years here. I'll admit I ordered only 3 items, but you can tell. salmon nigiri- must have been belly. Tiny bit of wasabi they added. Outstanding. Scallop cut roll- excellent rice. Warm toasted nori. Just enough flavor in the scallop and mayo. Not overpowering. A great balance of all ingredients. Spicy tuna crispy rice- a common starter, although not traditional, but when done right, it's very fun. They put a s'mores-like build your own twist on It . Great idea and great quality. Gives sushi Roku a run. I can't wait to go back and try more fish to confirm what I assume. Everything is great. read more

We enjoyed our first time here. We had 3 omakase ($135 pp) and ala cart sushi orders. The food was delicious and fresh all the way to the freshly ground wasabi root. It was a little pricey pricey for us after tax and tip, but the quality of the fish and creativity of the pairings was worth experiencing. Tomomi was our friendly server and co-owner wnd wife of the head chef. read more

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Intimate sushi spot in a quieter area of Redondo Beach. Went for dinner during the week. Parking is a bit tricky as there is tandem parking in the back - so need to be conscious on how you park there. There is street parking not too far from the restaurant as well. Sushi quality is pretty good, just a little pricey. They have an omakase situation, but wanted to know what fish was part of it - but were unable to let us know, so ended up ordering à la carte (which is fine). Also ended up getting dessert (crème brûlée), which was ok. If I lived around the area, think it's worth going back as there aren't many sushi spots there - but probably wouldn't trouble myself coming to Redondo Beach for it. read more

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First, this is not a "drop in" sushi place for the noisy American family of four. It's not a revolving sushi store. I'd recommend a reservation. It's also not an upscale, suit and tie, place. Come as you are. I'd just get the omakase. Chef's choice. You'll get a wide variety is fine sushi and you'll have a comfortable portion in your stomach. Hot house sake is great too or the plum wine. Dessert, house crème brûlée is great!! Service is great. If you want your server to be "warm and friendly" go to Denny's. Service is professional, knowledgeable and as attentive as you need. There is no constant checking in on your satisfaction. Thank god. read more

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Kurisaki is a very good sushi restaurant in the South Bay. It tends to serve more traditional sushi (primarily nigiri and sashimi, with some very basic rolls and small cold and hot dishes). To me, it fills a spot between your higher end sushi places (like Sushi Inaba or Sushi Sonagi), your non-traditional omakase places (like Bar Sushi Hermosa), and your more Westernized places that offer lots of non-traditional rolls (like Flying Fin and Japonica). It's closest comparison is Sushi Chitose or even Sushi Nozomi (although both have larger menus). Food: The sushi is fresh and well prepared, albeit straightforward and typical. The size of the nigiri is smaller, but the fish to rice ratio is appropriate. Service: The service is friendly, but can sometimes be a little slow with a single server. Bottom Line: A solid sushi restaurant that serves good sushi. It doesn't have a large menu, and the food is relatively simple and straightforward. Again, it tends to be a more traditional sushi restaurant. Kurisaki does offer an omakase menu which was approximately $125 when I was last there. Some may think this expensive for what you get, but it is reasonable when you consider that many omakase menus now run in the high $200's and low $300's. read more

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Really great sushi Small space with limited staff so order ahead if you know what you want to avoid wait. Reservation a must. Walk ins very limited. read more

Everything was wonderful about this place. The food, vibe, service and atmosphere. This is our new favorite place for sushi and the price was super reasonable. Highly recommended!!!!!!! read more

We went to Kurisaki on a whim for dinner, with our two kiddos. While this is not necessarily a flamboyantly upscale restaurant, there is a sense of stuffiness that I sensed. I'm not sure if it was because our kids were being "kids"or another reason, but the waitress took a while to warm up to us. The service here is incredibly slow. So, if you do have kids with you, prepare yourself to bring a ton of distractions. I honestly would not recommend this place for kids lol. The fact they have one highchair for the entire restaurant makes a statement about how they feel about kids lol. Our bill was around $400, and I left the restaurant still hungry. I've been to other pretty amazing sushi restaurants, and I would say that the quality of this place is similar to a place like Sushi Ken in Torrance, which costs half the amount of money. The kids and I really liked the crispy rice tuna dish, the mushroom miso soup, and the tamago was really good. We got the miso cod dish, and while the presentation was great, the flavor of the sauce was so powerful, you would definitely need a side of rice to go along with it. It honestly, was not my favorite. We got some toro and that was excellent. We got the cucumber salad, which was also really good and flavorful. While the food was good, for the price point, slow service, and overall stuffiness of the restaurant, I would not return. read more

The server, Carlitos, was attentive and friendly. I definitely recommend this place for their food, cleanliness and hospitality. read more

Kurisaki - Coke float. This hit the spot and I definitely recommend! - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The Sushi Spot is by far the best sushi place in the South Bay. The quality of the fish is spectacular, and you can truly taste the freshness. The service is amazing--it's family-owned, and you can tell they put a lot of care into maintaining top quality. The owner and staff are incredibly kind. Just be sure to make a reservation, as seating is limited. If you want sushi that feels like you're in Japan, this is the place to go. read more

Kurisaki has grown to be my favorite for sushi restaurant in Southern California. Chef Kurisaki takes great care in the preparation and we tried his Omakase and each piece was carefully prepared and presented. Although he has trained at Matsuhisa his style is not similar. He presented sushi that is classic Japanese as if you are in Japan. The food kept coming out and we were very full afterwards and the price point was proper as well. His wife will seat you and be your server. He prepares and she serves. The food is delicious and top rate. Thank you Chef Kurisaki for creating a place for a delicious meal. read more

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This is an incredible sushi place. The food is authentic, fresh, and a cut above other establishments. We tried Hokkaido Uni for the first time, and it's delicious! The service is friendly. The mood is clean and simple. Great for a date or small party when you want amazing food and don't want to feel rushed! read more

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Best sushi in the village! Try the omakase! Very polite, friendly, professional and courteous staff! Second to none.

Excellent service. Small simple restaurant. Menu options limited. Mostly mainstream sushi items. Everything is fairly pricey for sushi but my wife thought tht execution was good for most dishes except the shrimp tempura. The battery didn't have a airy crisp. All in all they are good but not so good that I will say they are a must go. Parking available behind the restaurant. read more

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Our favorite sushi spot in the area, hands down. Fresh, simple, perfect. Everyone we bring loves it. Kurisaki is a gem.

Hands down the best sushi in South Bay! They never disappoint w authentic Japanese sushi!

Kurisaki has been the best sushi spot that I have been to in the South Bay!!!! It is a very intimate place, so best to make a reservation. The last two times we ordered the Omakase option and it was perfection! It's a family owned restaurant so it feels like they take pride in their creations. (I will update with pictures) read more

Our favorite sushi in the South Bay! Excellent quality. Not cheap but lovely ingredients. Service is friendly and good. Family run. Not your average sushi place but similar to Japan where quality and care matters. Reservations recommended. read more

Wow! Amazing 1. Staff My wife made reservations. As we walk in..."You won't be here more than an hour and a half?" Wtf? I beg your pardon!? Look, if I'm going to drop $200+ on dinner, I will decide how long I take. F you for stressing me out. So -1 star ( by the way, we left before the aforementioned time and the place was still empty) 2. Food Absolutely amazing! I lived in Yokohama and I've got to say that the sushi here is absolutely amazing! You pay a Premium but you get premium food! I can't say enough as how good it was! 3. Ambiance The sushi bar no longer allows folks at the bar. It's all table service The parking behind the restaurant is.... Weird. Not sure where I should have parked. The music is jazz. But did I mention the food? Dear heavens, mortgage your kids, go here ! The food is sublime. Amazing! We're it not for a snarky waitress it would be full stars and worth every penny! (And I speak Japanese, by the way, and still was put off by the staff!) This is my new go to sushi bar ! read more

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One of my favorites in the South Bay. First time trying this sushi restaurant and had the omakase. High quality fish and presentation was very nice. The restaurant has a nice casual vibe and service was excellent. read more

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Our absolute favorite sushi restaurant in South Bay by far! It's not cheap... We only go on special occasions or on our date nights. We always get their sushi omakase. Every course is SUPERB and most if not all of their fish comes from Japan. Service is always excellent, each course is timed perfectly and the fish just melts in our mouth! There's parking in the back but space is limited. Street parking always works too~ The only negative is that we miss sitting at the bar... They got rid of the bar seating during Covid and never brought it back.. LAst time we visited, they said they weren't bringing it back.. read more

Kurisaki - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Friendly staffs. Came here to have dinner with my girlfriends. Had some beer and hot sake. Good quality, fresh fish. Will def come back. read more

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Very nice and quite environment. Service was great and foods were outstanding. I ordered miso eggplant, goldeneye snapper, amberjack, baracuda and tamago. Definitely come back. read more

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I have been promising a friend for some time that we'd celebrate his birthday by indulging in a high-end(ish) omakase dinner. We were amped up at the thought of fine dining!--then the lockdown hit. Years later (12/27/23 to be exact), I made good on my promise. Based on past reviews, location (and price), I settled on Kurisaki. That was the best decision I made in quite some time. We were treated to the most delicious, freshest, and silky-smooth sushi we have ever had. My Japanophile buddy attests to my claim--and he visits Japan twice a year for his bi-annual deep dive into the food culture, Grand Sumo, etc. The service was impeccable, with each arriving dish prefaced by brief words onto their origins. Wait-times? Virtually non-existent. So, I waffled a bit on whether to come clean re my actual experience with restaurant-grade sushi, but here goes: Prior to my visit to Kurisaki, my sushi experience was limited to party platters from Pavillions that my brother would bring to the annual New Year's day fete. I grew up on that kind of sushi, so in my defense, I had no idea what really good sushi actually tasted like. Kurisaki has raised my standards to the proper level. Thank you, Kurisaki. Looking forward to returning some day. -Steve read more

Kurisaki - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Best omakase in the south bay!! Such good quality every time we go. Restaurant doesn't have too many tables so we make sure to call in advance before going. read more

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Excellent sushi. Perhaps one of the best sushi places in South Bay. Go to place for sushi cravings!!!

We came here for the first time and LOVED it! Very cute and personal inside, and the sushi was fantastic oh my gosh. We ordered the 10 piece sushi and hand roll dish and it came with miso soup that was hot and delicious, and a small salad. We liked the sushi so much we ordered more off the menu, and loved the eel. The service was also quick and our server was so sweet. We will definitely be regulars now! read more

Kurisaki - 10 sushi and hand roll dish - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Ordered omakase takeout from Kurisaki for the first time, and we were pleasantly surprised. We were told there were 3 tiers of omakase, 45, 85 and 95 pp. We chose the 85 pp omakase, and to be honest, it seemed a little pricey for any takeout. But we were willing to give it a try. The omakase had 12 pieces of nigiri (including uni) and tamago custard. It also came with miso soup that was boiled with the head of amaebi. All the sushi pieces were super fresh and tasty, and what made the sushi even better was the rice. It was cooked perfectly and the temperature was just right. Miso soup was amazing too. In short, all the components were really good and you can tell they paid attention to detail. I would definitely try their 95pp omakase next time, but hopefully at the restaurant rather than takeout. I think the meal would've been so much better had it been made a piece at a time, and I can't wait til we can sit at a sushi bar again. Portion is a little on the small side for the price, but I was satisfied with what we had. I'd rather have quality over quantity, and they definitely delivered on the quality. Will come back for sure! read more

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Not impressed with sushi, fish was thin cut and not impressed. I would return for the hand rolls, closest quality to kaza nori hand roll bar. read more

Food amazing. Left hungry. Very very small portions. It was hard to order and know you'll have enough

I recently took my son to celebrate his acceptance for his MBA program. He has not been to Kurisaki before. It's a small restaurant but one of my favorites! He agreed with me that the sushi was so fresh! We enjoyed our dinner so much! we had a few different sushi: sake, maguro, kanpachi, unagi, scallops...also the eggplant appetizer and crunchy shrimp roll. Everything was perfect! Service is also great here! read more

I ordered the Omakase nigiri, and I must say, it's the most artistic sushi in Torrance. The origin, quality, and craftsmanship are all of a very high standard. read more

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Kurisaki is located on PCH with a parking lot just behind. I was lucky enough to snag a reservation for a Friday night at 6:00 PM for 3 people. We all ordered the omakase and agreed, across the board, that every piece served was fresh and delicious. After going a second time, we opted for the assorted sushi meal which was 10 pieces. I would highly recommend this since it's offered at a more affordable price point while still including a great selection of fish. We ended up ordering a few pieces of sea perch and amberjack (kanpachi) a la carte which our table really loved. The kisu tempura was amazing as well. Overall, I would definitely recommend if you're in the area! Just call ahead to book a reservation since their restaurant is on the smaller side. read more

Kurisaki - Assorted Sushi (10 pcs) - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

We ordered the omakase. It wasn't cheap ($110) but totally enjoyable and worth it. The quality was very good and most of the fish were from Japan. The last course had many of my premium favorites like Giant Clam, Toro, and Uni. The restaurant decor is no frills as they put all their effort into the sushi...where it counts. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

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In search of South Bay omakase, Kurisaki seemed like the highest caliber option. [I-naba is only doing takeout.] At $95, it is reasonably priced, but not on par with higher end offerings elsewhere in and around LA. Currently, this is a 12 piece offering, each piece seasoned, so no need to dip or add further. Indoor dining only, with tables sufficiently spaced to alleviate any COVID jitters. The omakese consisted of: japenese red snapper, bluefin tuna, japanese amberjack, spanish mackerel, japanese baracuda, japanese golden eye snapper,  canadian sweet shrimp, japanese sardine, bluefin toro, japanese sea perch, uni from hokkaido, jumbo clam from seattle, tamago omelette. Forgive me for not relaying the Japanese names for these. The standout, by far, was the bluefin toro. Brings delight to the entire body. The sweet shrimp also merits accolades for its pleasant flavor and texture. I appreciate that Kurisaki includes Anago on its sushi menu. Unagi (fresh water eel) seems so ubiquitous these days, with Anago (sea eel) a rarity. Kurisaki is a wonderful South Bay destination for sushi enthusiasts who want to sample fresh offerings from Japan prepared with precision. read more

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Dinner (& Show) Do not let the minimalist traditional interior dissuade you from an amazing experience you'll have here. The sushi was SUPERB... quality and technique left me speechless. Staff was polite. And now for the show... there was a bit of an emergency at the table next to my party. A kid started choking, and his mother jumped into action. Fortunately, the server was attentive. read more

Best Omakase I've EVER had Every piece was so unique, and tasted so fresh, I don't know how to explain it but it was the most tasty omakase ever where it didn't all taste the same! Everything tasted so unique and special! read more

Kurisaki - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Fantastic fish and friendly service. The Best omelette I've had in the South Bay. It stands up to restaurants twice as expensive in Los Angeles. I wish you could sit at the sushi bar. read more

I really enjoyed my meal here. It's a solid value and find the experience of the omakase one of the best of the South Bay offerings without completely busting your wallet read more

Kurisaki is a family-owned restaurant that serves authentic, high-quality sushi in a no-frills setting. The fish selection is more broad than other sushi restaurants in the area, and they offer special menu items based on availability/season. The hot/cooked appetizers and entree options are just as well executed as the cold/raw menu items, however, they take a bit longer to prepare given the small staff. They have not opened sushi bar seating, so diners must order table service, and the interior probably only holds six-eight tables, so reservations are a good idea (I've seen disappointed patrons on more than one occasion). One of my favorite, under-the-radar sushi destinations. read more

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