As someone who loves sushi and is pretty picky about it, Izakaya by Katsu-ya honestly blew me away…read more The fish tasted incredibly fresh and everything was just done right. Every bite felt really balanced and flavorful without being over complicated. I love places where you can tell the chefs really care about the quality of the fish, and this definitely felt like one of those spots. The sushi just melts in your mouth. We kept ordering more because everything we tried was so good. The vibe inside is also great -- lively but still relaxed. It feels like the kind of place you could go for a fun night out and just keep sharing plates and trying new things. LA has so many sushi spots, but this one actually stood out to me. If you love sushi and appreciate really good fish, this place is 100% worth it.

The food was good, but nothing outstanding. My favorite items were the crispy rice with tuna and…read morehoney hand roll. I also got the albacore roll with scallion, miso soup, and salmon onigiri. I wish they had a more sushi roll options.

We did the Sachi Date Night Set tonight and honestly, this was such a fun experience for the price!…read more$95 for two people in LA felt really reasonable, especially with the amount of food we got. Since I don't drink, we swapped the sake/beer for the yuzu sodas, which were so delicious. We started with edamame and the tuna crispy rice which always slaps. We then got the seared salmon carpaccio with truffle. That salmon literally melted in my mouth. SO good. Then we had nigiri- ahi tuna, salmon, halibut, and yellowtail, and everything was fresh and delicious. But the most fun part was finishing with the fish on fire! We actually had to blow out the flame before getting to the sushi inside, and it was 10/10. I finished with the strawberry and matcha mochi, which was the perfect little sweet ending. Overall, really enjoyed our date night here. Great variety, fun presentation, and a pretty great value for an omakase dinner in LA. Definitely would come back!

Got the date night set and it was the perfect amount of food between 2 people. Food and ambiance…read morewas great, great service as well shoutout to our server for the night I believe his name was tugie.

My boyfriend and I saw the 5 star reviews and as sushi & matcha lovers, we decided to give it a…read moretry. We ordered option "A" for two which included: an appetizer , miso soup, rolls, dessert ... it was so good. We also ordered their oat milk matcha, I am not a big fan of oat milk, but this was really really good. Service Food Drinks and nice ambience

Ming-Wa and Ming-Yo offer the kind of hospitality that's honestly rare in a city like LA. They…read moreremembered our food allergy after only a couple visits which says a lot. Beyond that, you can genuinely feel how much care and sincerity they put into what they do, it's not just about the food, it's the whole experience. This place is a real gem. I almost don't want to say this but I hope they get so popular that one day we show up on a Friday and can't get in...at least until they finally start taking reservations. What a fantastic spot for fresh, unpretentious, authentic sushi.

Such a great experience at wakaba. The service was impeccable everything came out in a timely…read morefashion. The sushi is top tier quality for a very reasonable price. Will definitely be back!!!

Amazing sushi for a good price with great, personable service. The sushi alone is well work the…read moreprice of admission Brian and the sushi chef Hadi were amazing. 10/10

Very yummy sushi and i love that they're open for a late lunch time. Somehow i always crave sushi…read morewhen most are closed lol. The service was quick and friendly. Ambiance was exactly what i look for when having a sushi lunch, i like to sit alone and enjoy a book or chat with one friend and this was perfect for that. If you like fun rolls this is your spot! One thing to know is they don't have wine or beer. If you just want lunch it's perfect but if you need a wine, beer or alcohol then this may not be the spot.

I will caveat this review by saying that I did order off of Uber Eats, and there was a buy one get…read moreone deal for the three rolls I chose. I ordered the tuna roll, spicy albacore roll, and the Hollywood roll. The tuna roll is pretty much all rice with a tiny piece of tuna, and the spicy albacore roll was not fresh. The Hollywood roll was the best, however, it was still lacking in quality of the fish and flavor. The Hollywood roll also comes with a chipotle mayo (I think), but the chipotle mayo is so watered down, it's a very interesting consistency with little flavor. Overall, these sushi rolls were not that great, the fish is not that fresh, and the flavors are lacking. However, because of the Uber Eats, buy one get one, the price and value was really good.

A neighborhood gem! Got take out this time and Cozy took my…read moreorder and made sure everything was in the bag. She was very, very nice. The food is always fresh and so good. Thank you

We stopped by Kinari Aburi Sushi after the Stranger Things x CicLAvia event since it was right…read morearound the corner from the fourth hub on Fairfax. We already had good street parking nearby, so we just walked over. Because it's on Fairfax near Melrose, parking definitely depends on the time and day -- it can get tricky in this area. We didn't notice any signs for parking in the back, so street parking might be your best bet. Food: We ordered three items, and everything we tried was solid, but the standout for us was the creamy ramen. We shared a bowl, but honestly, I would've happily eaten a whole one by myself if I had known how good it was. The prices were pretty reasonable for the area, and portion sizes felt fair. Service: The staff was friendly. Service was smooth, and our food came out in good time. Overall: A nice casual spot for sushi and ramen in the Fairfax/Melrose area. Good food, friendly service, and decent prices. I'd definitely come back, especially for that ramen.

*** Fresh, delicious and affordable lunch. ***…read more Hearty and filled w/ sushi and sashimi options. Teriyaki chicken, beef or salmon collar coupled w/ sushi, sashimi or tempura. Package combos. All for about $20 or so. I'm liking these choices. *** I'll ret'n to work my way thru this menu. ***

This place has gone downhill fast. Some of the fish was bad. I've never experienced that at a sushi…read moreplace and it was absolutely disgusting. They DON'T WANT BLACK PEOPLE as patrons. Really unfortunate when you experience service like this.

We came here for dinner before a show at the Largo at the Coronet theater (3 doors down), not…read moreknowing anything about it. What a lucky find! At 6pm, we were only 1 of 2 parties; by 7:30pm, all the inside & outdoor patio tables were filled except for a couple. A large party made the indoor atmosphere pretty loud, but after they left it was easy to have audible conversation. Several people came in to pick up to go orders while we were there. Service was really warm, food came out so fast & everything was DELISH: Beef bowl - marbled beef cooked w/onions on rice. So tender & flavorful! Spicy tuna bowl - spicy tuna over rice, with a wasabi ponzu sauce. Yum! Albacore hand roll - fresh & buttery Eel hand roll - melt in your mouth delicious We were there early so it was easy to find parking at a meter. I can see why they get such consistently great reviews! I'll be back to try their yummy looking udon dishes. Highly recommend!!

I was in the area and stopped by for the open handroll lunch. Service was attentive, and the…read morepresentation was impressive from start to finish. One unexpected twist was the seaweed. Instead of the traditional nori typically used for handrolls, they served a salted, crispy version. While some diners may enjoy the added texture, it wasn't quite for me. It reminded me of the seasoned seaweed used in Korean kimbap--similar to what I buy at Costco and use at home--which took away from the experience I expect from a classic handroll. The fish itself was fresh and above average, especially considering the lunch special pricing. Overall, it was a solid meal, but if I order this again, I would definitely request traditional nori to better complement the quality of the fish.