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    Oh Banzai

    4.3 (242 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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    Ken C.

    Came to Oh Banzai for handrolls. Each handroll costs between $5.80 to $20, depending on the ingredients you choose. The lower end will cover the basic tuna/salmon handrolls and the top end covers uni, wagyu, scallop, caviar, or a combination of these. The shop has counter seating and a few tables. They give you an option of a single or double serving for your handrolls. We opted for a double portion of rice as it was filling; however, the ratio of rice to fish could be more enjoyable for a single portion of rice. Quality of the handrolls was good, service was friendly enough, flavor combinations felt pretty authentic. This said, don't expect huge flavor bombs here. When you get ponzu + daikon, or chili crisp topping your fish, it's going to be understated so that it doesn't overpower your fish and rice. My favorite handroll was the wagyu handroll with "garlic salt sauce". Didn't have much to report about the other handrolls that I ordered. Note that they serve all of your handrolls at once. If you want to take your time, maybe order a beer/sake and consider ordering 2-3 rolls at a time, so that your seaweed doesn't get soggy or cold. In Southern California we are lucky to have several options for handrolls, and this is a decent one for the South Bay; however, I still prefer the experiences at Kazunori or ROL in LA and OC counties.

    Japanese A5 Wagyu Sirloin Shabu

    There have been a rare number of times where I've cried tears of joy and happiness. I can list three of those times: 1. When I was born. I was so excited to come into this world I couldn't stop crying for a little while 2. When I saw my bride walking down the aisle, towards me, on our wedding day 3. When I bit into the glorious A5 Wagyu Sirloin Shabu that Oh! Bonzai recently added to their menu. It was just so damn yummy in my tummy. I told the staff I felt like a little happy Japanese wagyu cow myself because that bite brought me such joy and happiness and complete zen. It just melts in your mouth like butter, just how authentic Kagoshima Wagyu is meant to do

    Cassidy F.

    I came here twice this week due to an amazing deal they had. They were giving out 1 free roll per person. I also came here maybe about a month ago and absolutely loved it! I've had multiple rolls at this point and have not been disappointed once. My favorite rolls always include the scallops but all their toppings on their rolls are so good too! Can't wait to come back!

    Tofu cheese
    Quin V.

    I initially ordered 3 hand rolls, since I'm notorious for not finishing my food, but I ended up surprising everyone by ordering 2 more! I couldn't help myself, the hand rolls were so delicious! My favorite one was the salmon chili oil! I ordered 2 of those and tried other hand rolls that were also delicious! I enjoyed the Wagyu carpaccio, the touch of lemon makes it even more delicious. The tofu cheese was surprisingly pleasant with the wasabi. It didn't make sense, but when I had it the flavors were amazing together. It's not actual cheese, but tastes like it and has the texture of it. Highly recommend the Sakura lemonade, so good! The waitresses we had were courteous and didn't judge me for adding more rolls when everyone else was done eating, so I really appreciate the no judgement vibes. :) Ambience reminded me of Japan! Good amount of space with at least 5+ tables.

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    Stephanie K.

    I randomly stopped by this place because I was in the area and another sushi spot was closing, and wow -I'm so glad I did. This place turned out to be an absolute gem and is now one of my new favorite sushi spots. The sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious. Every bite felt like an explosion of flavor. Honestly, everything I ordered was amazing nothing was even close to mediocre. I loved the generous portion sizes, & also loved the garnishes they paired with the fish on each hand roll; they really complemented the flavors perfectly. I ordered their sake flight, which was solid, and ended up getting six hand rolls, bluefin tuna, salmon, rockfish, scallop, and I also tried my friend's snow crab roll. I'm pretty sure they use real snow crab because that one was especially delicious. After 10pm they serve a mini truffle ramen, and wow that dish was surprisingly good too. Another thing I appreciated is that they offer a free double portion of rice on the hand rolls, which is a nice touch. Service overall was good one of the girls was just okay, but nothing that took away from the experience. The ambiance was really nice and super clean, and it would definitely make a great date spot.

    The Ocean Gems Tartare must try. 10/10
    Rangie T.

    A true Japanese owned business. Great quality and prepared with Japanese artistry. High end selections to standard handroll's. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with other Japanese food businesses. The best deal is during lunch. They offer 3 & 5 Handroll sets which comes with a chefs choice appetizer and miso soup. They offer many Japanese small plates and salads. We ordered the Ocean Gems Tartare and it was so good. With Negitoro, Uni, Ikura, caviar, and truffle with some crispy nori from Japan. I will definitely return and I will time it to come back during the lunch special menu.

    Tiffany S.

    I've been wanting to try this place forever but it's been difficult for me to make the trip since they opened. Finally I was able to come during Dine L.A. week. The location of this restaurant is in a very small and overcrowded plaza this multiple restaurants and a bank. Parking here is insufferable to say the least. I drove around the lot 3 times and ended up across the Main Street on the road and walked over. The restaurant itself is also fairly small. And it gets packed very quickly. I got lucky to be seated right away but the crowds came right after and the wait looked long. I got a bunch of different hand rolls, chicken skin appetizer, some drinks. The server also gave my party free seaweed paste to take home to eat with like noodles. We tried that at home and it was actually delicious. All the food there was fresh and filling. I definitely want to come back and try their happy hour where they have a special for 3 hand rolls for $18 or 5 for $26

    Ran C.

    Dine LA 2026 Friday 1/30/2026 After work, heading home - spur of the moment decision to head into Gardena to try Oh Banzai. Made a reservation while driving down just in case it was busy. It wasn't. But it picked up by the time I was leaving. For starters, located on the corner of 182nd and S Western. Free parking lot but know that when that plaza picks up, parking can be challenging. My res was at 5:15. Parking lot was practically empty. I parked right in front. Seated immediately at the bar. Small place. Bar seating along with some tables. I didn't count but just know if you have a large party, better call ahead and know it'll be tight. Small dining area made for pretty good service. All I had to do was look at the servers (team of 2) and there were right there. Food was brought out quickly and timed pretty well so I wasn't sitting there with a bunch of different dishes. I opted for the DineLA menu plus a couple of appetizers and a large beer. See pics. I'll start with the handrolls. Crispy Nori. Fish, clean and fresh. Mix of ingredients complimented each other - nothing overpowering. Enjoyed all the rolls and would order each one again without hesitation. The simmered beef was a good but not a standout for me. It may have been if it were served with rice. Otherwise, it was like a bowl of soup with beef but not quite soup. Keep in mind, it's a preference thing. As for the appetizers, liked the seasoned quail eggs but really loved the sunomono with scallops and shrimp. Seasoned quail eggs taste for me didn't align with the rest of dinner. But that was on me. I wanted them because I hadn't had them in a while. I knew better but I didn't care. The stomach gets what it wants. Finished it off with Zenzai. Sweet Azuki Beans and Rice Flour Dumplings. Light and a perfect way to cap dinner and the work week.

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    Arthur E.

    Quick handroll fix after a late night workout. Really glad this place is open late - there's not too many options so happy to have some pretty good food later in the evening. Ordered a few handrolls - was easy eats and no frills. One thing to note - the rice portions are different for lunch vs dinner - dinner is typically a bit less I think. They would add more rice on request though. Will be back!

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    Eugene O.

    Popped into this restaurant for lunch over the weekend with the wife. She suggested it after seeing some positive reviews on Yelp. I came here with very low expectations since I've never been a fan of hand rolls. I mean, it's a hand roll. How great could it be right? Well, spoiler alert, I left with a newfound appreciation for hand rolls. From the menu, I ordered the 5 pcs set which comes with 5 hand rolls (you get to choose the type of hand rolls you want from a list of options), a small dish of green veggies, and miso soup. For my rolls, I ordered the following; -Tuna + Kizomu Wasabi -Negi-Toro -Spicy Tuna -Onion Crunchy Chili Oil Salmon -Grated Daikon Ponzu Snow Crab I thoroughly enjoyed every roll. Each roll had fresh fish/meat on them, and the toppings paired perfectly with each of the main ingredients. Note: It looks like a lot of food when you get the rolls, but they're surprisingly light and not filling at all. You may end ordering extra rolls! For my drink, I ordered the Pineapple Koso Enzyme Drink. At first, I thought it tasted funny. Then it started to grow on me as I took more and more sips. It's very refreshing and a welcome change from your typical fruit drink. Finally, for dessert, I ordered their cake of the day which was a roll cake topped with chestnuts. Actually, my wife and I both did. The server told us that they get the cakes from the Bonjour bakery a few doors down in the same strip mall the restaurant is located. I think the restaurant did jazz the cakes up a bit before serving them to us. We enjoyed the cake so much that we stopped by the bakery after we ate at this restaurant. Unfortunately, most of their cakes were sold out by the time we got there. Anyway, I have to highlight the service at this restaurant. It's top notch. Every employee, not just our server, was pleasant. They created a welcoming environment. Also, the food and drinks came out very fast. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this restaurant and plan to come back very soon. This is one of those places I can imagine coming back to on a regular basis. I highly recommend you give this place a try. It converted me into a lover of hand rolls.

    Austin D.

    Based on social media and other Yelp reviews, I thought this would be better. Quite pricey for the amount of food, and size of fish is small. What really threw me off was the yuzu jelly they use in some of their hand rolls. The texture was not it for me. The chicken wings were also way overpriced and not seasoned at all. Service was good and friendly, but I'd probably go elsewhere unfortunately.

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    Kathy X.

    This place is incredible, and my husband and I will be regulars at this establishment moving forward! First of all, their fish is so fresh, their hand rolls are a good size and also a good price. I like that you can customize the toppings/flavors based off of your own personal preferences, and you can pick your own proteins as well for their three or five hand roll set. They were pretty busy on Sunday, however, food still comes out really quickly. The service is very polite as well. The Matcha, Mont Blanc dessert is amazing, my husband ate half of the dessert, and he is not a dessert person. It was the perfect amount of sweetness as well. We also really enjoy their enzyme drink, Koso, it's perfectly sweetened, bright, and sparkling.

    Irene A.

    Ambience-5 Food Taste-5 Food Cost-5 Cleanliness-5 Menu Choices-5 Parking-5 Planning to eat there again real soon.

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    Absolutely delicious rolls! The service was excellent and all of the staff were friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to going again.

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    Waited over an hour for food in a non-air-conditioned space. Service was slow. Would not recommend.

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    We enjoy the food and service! Definitely will come back again next time. Keep up the fresh and quality food!

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    Old man is great with the sushi n sashimi good tempura good service n c ost is reasonable

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    Lovely little spot with great food and great service. Attentive staff with a slew of options! Even caters to the gf diner.

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    What a gem. Me and…read morefiancé had dinner late last night 5/15 @ 9pm, we did make a reservation at that time and checked in early and they sat us down 10 mins early ((looooved that)). We ordered the Crab cake, perfectly packed together where it wasn't too dense but gently molded. It was packed with umami and this refreshing citrus after taste..it was so damn good. French fries, were a must crispy tasty fries did not disappoint. Spanish octopus, cooked to perfection- lots of interesting flavors and textures we enjoyed. Lastly we shared the tacos (1 cod 1 shrimp), tasty fat tacos. Accompanied with fresh chips and the guac and salsa that was tasty. What really set it for us, was while we were wrapping up the meal. Me and fiancé were toasting to my late dad, today was his birthday. Well we asked for the check and planned to skip dessert. Well before we left our server had packed us the key lime pie to take home..just because. God lord, the timing of toasting my dad, and the generosity had me literally fighting tears. It really was a remarkable meal, we loved every bite. Our server whoever you are your f*cking wondeful and the team you are doing amazing work thank you.

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    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

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    My girlfriend and I went to Eddie V's to celebrate my graduation and were absolutely blown away by…read morethe experience. The staff went above and beyond the entire night. The table decor was an amazing sight to see upon arrival. Our waitress Amy was the best. She helped us with recommendations, being it was our first time, and offered prompt service with a smile. Hats off to Chef Whitney and the rest of the kitchen staff as the food was cooked to absolute perfection. We will definitely be returning again soon. 10/10 would recommend for any meal, celebration or not.

    I recently entertained an LAX-LAWA associate who was instrumental in my past workforce career (job…read morefairs & events) as it pertained to LAX, or Los Angeles International Airport. I wished to connect with her in an effort to re-establish our work relationship after being out of the loop the last few years. I was hopeful that Eddie V's would prove an ideal location with which to impress. Indeed it was! We began what would turn out to be one of the most enjoyable outings in fine dining since I have been in L.A., and the South Bay/Manhattan Beach area in particular. I can say that Eddie V's hit on all three elements that most look for when considering fine dining options-the ambiance (location itself), the food, and of course my #1 thing-the level of customer service! Other than past experiences in my 2nd home of New Orleans, (where top tier customer service is to be expected from "hole in the walls" to century old restaurants such as Antoine's, Galatoire's, and Commander's Palace-this was bar none my best fine dining experience in Los Angeles.......ever! Over the course of the next few hours, we would indulge in the following: Starters: *Caesar Sald-light and scrumptious. (I devoured this option in under 10 minutes) *Shrimp Cocktail-presented as a table spread as opposed to the shrimp being hooked on the outside of a generic wine glass. The shrimp were large and super fresh. We both moved in for the attack here! Dinner: *Crab Cakes (3) These are bar none the absolute best in L.A. I had two, and my guest knocked out one of them-they tasted just like Gulf crab-which is saying something. *One 8oz Filet Mignon-cooked to perfection (we kind of split this) lol Beverages: *GL Substance (aka the house red), which I enjoyed thoroughly. * Smoked Old Fashioned (part of a nice presentation where our server literally lit up fire and "smoked it" in front of my guest. *Perfect Margarita-a certified margarita according to my guest. * Fresh coffee and cream-hot and fresh like the food! Desert: *Celebration Dessert which consisted of a variety of special treats-all of which were complimentary. *Meyer Lemon Tart-a mouthwatering offering that was the epitome of that perfect blend where lemon and sugar meet in the middle. Customer Service The CSA, or Customer Service All Star of this experience was Kayla P-pictured. Honorable mention goes out to hostess Azhanee-pictured. Server Kayla P and Hostess Azhanee collaborated as a team and ennsured that my guest was greeted by name and that her valet was already paid upon arrival! GM Melissa L Pacana checked in on us a few times, thereby adding the cherry to the top of this A-1 experience. Special thanks to Server Kayla P for taking super loving care of us-you're a credit to Darden Restaurants, & this Eddie V's in particular.

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    Our signature Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with butter pecan ice cream.
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