I had such a great experience at Moku Sushi and honestly it feels like one of the few spots still holding it down in the Palisades right now. That alone already gives it a special kind of charm, but the food and overall experience definitely delivered too. First off, parking is actually easy which in this area is a huge win.. I didn't have to circle or stress, which immediately made the whole visit feel more relaxed from the start. The sushi itself was super fresh. You can really taste the quality of the fish, and everything came out clean, well presented, and just really satisfying. Nothing felt overly heavy or overly complicated, just solid, fresh sushi done right. I kept thinking the whole time how consistent everything tasted. Now I have to talk about the mango sticky rice because that completely surprised me. It was honestly amazing. Perfectly sweet without being too much, the mango was fresh and juicy, and the rice had that warm, creamy texture that just hits. It ended up being one of my favorite parts of the whole meal, which I did not expect walking into a sushi place. I will say it is a little on the pricey side, but at the same time you can tell you are paying for quality and location. It didn't feel like a ripoff, just more of a treat kind of place rather than an everyday casual stop. The service was smooth and easy, nothing over the top but attentive enough that you feel taken care of without being hovered over. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole vibe is low key but still feels like a place you want to come back to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only thing I regret is not getting the uni. I kept thinking about it after and I know it would have been incredible based on how fresh everything else was. Overall, really solid spot. Fresh sushi, amazing mango sticky rice, easy parking, and a calm, enjoyable atmosphere. Definitely one of those places you're glad is still around and worth going back to. read more

Moku Sushi - Mango sticky rice - Japanese Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

Friendly staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a nice spacious layout.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food however is atrocious. For a sushi restaurant by the beach to have imitation crab in most of its rolls is unacceptable. I expect a restaurant near the water in a high caliber area such as the Palisades to offer high quality food. This was no better than the discount sushi spots. The rolls we ordered were plain and lacked flavor, worse than grocery store sushi, if you can believe it. I appreciate that they offer both Thai and Japanese food but they didn't get the Thai food right either. We ordered hot items like chicken skewers and the chicken was tough and not very flavorful. Not going back and cannot recommend anyone try this place either. I believe this place is only open because the locals don't have many other dining options in the area. read more

Moku Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

Im addicted to their sushi. I eat there for lunch 3 times a week and took my daughter for dinner last night. Our sushi master Ken is truly a Master! Like the real tradition. Please really read what freshness they serve in-their menu and their informative suggestions I've fished for over 60 yrs and can slice my own yellow tail an Marlon, catch my own oysters with my toes in Connecticut ! Fish lfresh off the boat , read more

Dropped by after a walk in the Getty Villa to celebrate my mom's birthday! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty empty on a Sunday around 1:30pm[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and we were so impressed by the bluefin tuna that we ordered another two more! The chirashi bowl had a good rice to sashimi ratio, and a good selection of sides instead of just seaweed salad and pickled vegetables. I especially enjoyed the octopus salad, it was not too chewy and perfectly seasoned. The salmon belly in the chirashi bowl was so buttery, I would definitely return! read more

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Moku is such a favorite of ours that I cried when I learned they had been spared from the fires last year. It's generally easy to get a table but we prefer to sit at the sushi bar. Chris is a wonderful chef and we always have a nice conversation. The sushi is some of the freshest around and the chef specials are always delicious. Favorites are the bluefin black truffle sashimi and Snowman. read more

Moku Sushi - Bluefin black truffle sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

I just had the most Amazing! Wonderful! Delicious! Beautiful! Crab fried rice to go! I've always loved this place! The food is delicious and they are always super sweet and nice! I don't have a picture cause I couldn't stop eating it, it was so good! Yummy! read more

I recently moved to the Palisades, and since Moku Sushi is the closest restaurant to me in the Highlands. I've tried both the sushi and the Thai food, and neither lived up to the prices. The sushi tastes like something I would expect at those $3.50 sushi joints, yet it's being sold at premium prices. The Thai food, just the chicken skewers are good. That's it. Just that. The value just isn't there. I honestly wonder if the restaurant stays busy because it's one of the few convenient options in the area. I'm writing this review because I genuinely hope the owners take it as constructive feedback. There is so much potential here. Improve the quality of the sushi, reevaluate the menu, consider adjusting the pricing to better reflect the food, or make changes in the kitchen if needed. I'd much rather be able to update this review one day and recommend Moku Sushi to my neighbors. The Palisades deserves a neighborhood sushi restaurant that matches the prices it charges. I truly hope Moku Sushi can become that place. read more

Moku is solid! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Affordable, family friendly sushi exists here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So it's truly a win all the way around. We've always dined at a table, never the sushi bar at this location so can't speak to that but have always had prompt, friendly service and fresh fish. As is my style and preference, they also have rice less rolls. My jam! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place kinda feels like a night club. The lighting is moody and kinda 90's.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's conveniently situated right off Sunset not too far off of PCH in a strip mall. Have never had a bad piece of sushi here. read more

Moku Sushi - the interior of the restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

Very friendly and lots of specialty rolls. Food is very tasty and the service is very attentive. So grateful this place did not burn down last year. read more

My family went to Moku for my birthday a couple weeks ago. It was Monday and happy hour goes until closing time at 8:30. The place was still busy at 8:30. We showed up at 8:00 and sat at the bar. Great service. Great food. I love this place and have and will keep coming. They even gave me a free ice cream sundae for my b day! read more

Come here a ton, much better with the happy hour most of the day. I hadn't previously notced the bowls on the menu but they're solid. Really like their mummified shrimp and the mushroom soup. Service is super solid, feels very neighborhoody when I come here. Staff has gotten to know me and other customers. read more

I really enjoy coming here. The sushi is always fresh, the workers are always really nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant space is great, spacious but intimate at the same time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nice restaurant tucked into the lower palisades.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were friendly and quick to assist. The food was excellent and the prices are fair for the portion size. read more

High quality fish and high quality service. Family owned and community forward restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly staff, and has a very comfortable atmosphere for a nice lunch/night whether you are with friends or a date.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend, and definitely worth a try read more

Best Happy Hour in town on Mondays! 3-8 pm. Half off 8 different rolls and 4 salads. Sapporo on draft for $5. The sushi here is tasty and made fresh to order. Parking is free but lot is a tight fit, be careful. Full menu of sushi and lots of non-sushi options also. Staff always friendly and helpful, even when it is busy and they are running around. read more

Moku Sushi - Happy hour menu January 2024 - Japanese Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

Best and only fine sushi/thai restaurant in the Palisades. Great staff. Outstanding fish. And they serve Einstök beer on draft. Wow!

Dined here last week and thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience from start to finish! I was pleasantly surprised to see the budget friendly happy hour menu and ecstatic to discover the fish was fresh and flavorful, too. I ordered the Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll and the oh-so-delicious Salmon Truffle Nigiri. The spicy tuna was on happy hour yet filling. The Salmon Truffle Nigiri definitely stole the show. My friendly and informative server, Bella, let me know the salmon would be served lightly seared and that the truffle flavor is definitely present; she was so right in all the best ways! Not only was the salmon seared but it was also drizzled with yuzu shoyu and came with kizami wasabi and of course the wonderfully delicious black truffle. Seriously, melt in your mouth amazing. I also got a California roll which was pretty standard (and on happy hour). Like I said before, the Salmon Truffle Nigiri is so worth it. It was fairly quiet during the early evening time I was there but the ambiance would be great for a casual lunch or date night. Overall, I definitely recommend Moku Sushi and I know I'll be back soon! read more

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Always excellent. Tasty food, attentive service, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]Palisades feel[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Happy to be able to return after the loss of our home. read more

LA native POV. I say this by saying I've had cheaper and good fried rice HOWEVER, this spot is awesome! The Kendrick rice , I thought was going to be gimmicky. But that steak medium rare cooked WAS AMAZING. Oh my god. It melted in your mouth! It was so good!!!! The waiter was so nice and it was soooo chillllll. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment was quiet if you want to dine alone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 10/10 read more

Moku Sushi - Kendrick rice - Japanese Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

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Nice friendly staff. I had their lunch special which I chose tofu curry which strictly delicious. They also have an orange chicken which I heard was delicious also! Good to support local palisades business. read more

Nice service wasn't a disaster at all, but just the worst food I've ever bought. Truly not sure how you can make avocado rolls and veggie rolls bad but here we are. I realize it's mainly fish menu and my fault for getting the veggie options but my god were they so small too. It's great to support a local palisades restaurant just don't get the veggie options are just don't come here for them read more

Needed a place to eat while we were passing through, and we were very pleased with the quality of the food and excellent service. Dessert was red bean and green tea ice cream, very generous servings. Wait staff was very kind to our kids (9 yo and 8 month old). Will be back again when we're passing through. read more

Came in for Monday Happy Hour (which goes until 8pm) and was surprised to see how busy it was. People in the neighborhood have caught on. 1/2 price for about 7 different rolls. 2 bucks off beer/wine and a few dollars off some of the fancy rolls and appetizers. Sushi was very good -- we liked the rolls and also the one special roll we got (Spicy Tuna over crispy rice with eel sauce). Only 4 pieces which wasn't a great deal for the price compared to the rest of the happy hour menu. Lesson learned - -stick with the 50% off ones next time! Warning: This parking lot is VERY narrow so be careful getting in and out -- easy to bang into cars or other moving objects. read more

Moku Sushi - Menu (Happy Hour 2024) - Japanese Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

I haven't been back since the Palisades Fire. It was packed. I have never seen it so busy and I was so happy for the staff at Moku. They are amazing. The food was delicious as always. The vegetable tempura and avocado rolls were so tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is the exact same -- perfect![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Local spot for good / fast quality food ! Friendly chefs and wait staff. Your wish is there pleasure, seek and you will find. Daily specials are always appreciated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Family friendly atmosphere, one of our favorite go to spots![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This was an AMAZING experience as a restaurant! The food not only made your mouth water but also was hot and fresh. All the staff are polite and friendly to customers such as us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not only did they play excellent music but the all in all ambiance was peaceful from the seating to being able to watch the chefs make sushi.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I loved the food and ambiance and would love to return to try other delightful dishes and pleasantry of the restaurant! Thank you to all the staff who helped us! read more

Really delicious. Recommend getting the moku set. I usually don't like salmon sushi but even that is delicious here. read more

Moku Sushi - Yellowtail - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

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This place is so good! Super high quality. Great service. The salmon with truffle is one of the all time best nigiri I have had anywhere. Casual but nice place. Don't need to get dressed up or anything but you still get carefully crafted rolls and nigiri with gourmet ingredients and flavors. Will def be back and will bring more people with us. read more

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Usually, the food is very good and the service is very good but today I came on a Saturday night. The restaurant was full and basically they had kids waiting on tables. I had to send the dinners back because they never delivered the appetizers then they brought the dinners again before they brought the appetizers, so I had to pack up the dinner to take it home at least three of the servers had a hand in this and all were too young. They had no idea what I was talking about. Hopefully this was an aberation not a trend read more

1. Hours vary, please check before arriving. 2. Happy hour menu (DINE IN ONLY) *Monday: 3-8pm *Tuesday-Friday: 3-5pm *Saturday/ Sunday: 12:00-2:00pm 3:30-5:00pm 3. Service from all staff was pleasant 4. The food was all around delicious and tasteful. 5. Dressy - casual attire. Nothing crazy fancy. 6. Highly recommended the chefs menu *Miso Black Cod, very rich in flavor, beautifully cooked BUT, be careful with a lot of little fish bones. Throughly chew small bites. * Salmon truffle nigiri (highly recommended) read more

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Melts in your mouth with every bite. Garlic edamame is a MUST and don't forget happy hour from 4-5 daily. Service has always been a 5 never changes. Atmosphere is ok...wish it had more natural woods read more

Incredible service first of all. Incredibly friendly and hospitable. Saw we were with a young kid and immediately brought him a high chair, crayons, and a little playbock thing. The expensive rolls were good. The cheap rolls (happy hour rolls) were eh. Ambience was lovely. read more

Parking is kind of a pain. Small parking with small spots that's shared with a lot of other businesses. The staff is super nice and patient. They are very attentative but not suffocating. For being in the palisades, it is SUPER affordable. They have a good happy hour menu that's pretty much everyday and has a decent amount of food on the menu. I dont drink, so I'm not sure about the drink options on happy hour. The Food has always been fresh and tasty. Fish is never fishy tasting. Portions are good. Rice to fish ratio is great and not just overwhelming with rice. The crispy rice spicy tuna is probably some of the best I've had here. The ratio is perfect. The rice isn't overly crispy where it's hard, has a nice chewiness in the middle with a nice crunch (dang, craving it now). Kind of have been my go to place on saturdays when I'm there on the weekends. You might even run into a celebrity lol since it is the palisades, not too far from Santa Monica. (saw Wesley snipes eating in the outdoor seating) Highly recommend read more

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Pure greed here. 40 year Palisadians, too, so we've seen it all. $26 for a 3 oz piece of black cod on their "Chef's Specials" menu (is it special because it is literally fish on a plate?) and charged $7 for a tiny side of steamed veg? We will NEVER be back. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This location is my favorite sushi spot, they are very polite and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have many favorite rolls at this location and the happy hour is amazing. read more

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The food was perfection love the atmosphere service is good chef's are attentive tank you

THIS IS THE BEST SUSHI I'VE EVER HAD BESIDES NOBU!!! The Oh My God roll was so fresh and flavorful! The oysters were HUGE and delicious! The service was phenomenal and our waitress was very kind and knowledgeable about the menu! The inside of the building is modern and clean! Bathrooms were extremely clean as well. 11/10 experience here yesterday...would absolutely recommend!! read more

Moku Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

Absolutely delicious and even after delivery. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. I hope Mokena gives Sugarfish a run for its money!

Our family has been enjoying the sushi & Thai dishes from Moku since they opened over 5 years ago. My 2 little girls always ask to go to dinner here so they can get sticky rice, edamame & avocado roll with kids chop sticks :) My go-to's are the Infinity Roll, seaweed salad (so fresh), and a glass of their Sapporo on draft. A very family friendly space with optional outdoor seating, super nice & accommodating servers, delish sushi options for my husband & I, and the Happy Hour is a great deal too! We did take-out quite often during Covid lock down & we are so happy they are still part of our community in the Palisades! read more

Moku Sushi - Kiddos waiting for their sticky rice, avocado roll, & edamame! - Japanese Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

We stumbled upon this yesterday when we were out exploring neighborhoods and realized we were hungry for lunch. We were in luck because it was during their happy hour with 50% off prices. We ordered the salmon and tuna sushi with an avocado addition. Goyza, which we requested be steamed. A plain avocado roll. And edamame. Minus a star because the edamame was never brought out. By the time we had finished our meal and realized they must have forgotten that part of our order we decided it wasn't necessary for the meal. Avocado was ripe and fish was fresh. Prices are incredible during the happy hour. We will definitely look forward to returning to this delightful find when we crave sushi! read more

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