Super under staffed restaurant, one waiter only and he helps the kitchen as well, so 0.5 waiter on a Friday night. Good quality delicious food but you'll be waiting forever to get to order and then wait for the food and wait to pay for your food. We'd want to order more but don't want to stuck in the restaurant playing the waiting game. Probably not going to be back. read more

This is a small restaurant that's big on service and has the best sushi we've had in the LA area.

Thick cuts of good quality sushi. Menu is not as robust as some other Japanese restaurants, but we sampled several items and all were delicious! Beautiful street art on the wall. They are very polite and attentive as well. read more

Great service, amazing food! The try the salmon and the tuna here, it is so good! Will come back forsure

I have lived in the South Bay my whole life, and this is my favorite spot to get sushi. It's so fresh, and delicious!! I love the chef and his staff are amazing! read more

I Love this resto! The food in all are so deliciously made fresh! First try avocado mango salad up to ice cream with beans on top!!! I dare you to try it! The Osaka vibes is so authentic and energetic decor all over the resto. In addition, every Thursday night from 5:00pm up to 10:00pm is Karaoke night! Anyone that loves to sing, this is your moment to get discovered!!!! read more

Wayyyy too pricey for the quality... charged one scoop of sushi rice for $5!!! no heads up either... Tbh the food aren't horrific, but it can definitely improve- the vegetables on the tempura were as crunchy like apples, oyster shooter is flushed with black pepper, udon and all others were all very 'typical'... another shame walk to my pantry... read more

Amazing Quality, Authenticity and Flavor. The Owner Chef obviously makes a deliberate effort to provide the best, freshest and most delicious true Japanese-style Sushi and other high-end dishes. The ambiance subtle quiet elegance. I Love this Restaurant. I was concerned about the parking in the small mall but then realized there is ample underground parking off Cedar with stairs leading right to the main entrance of the restaurant. There is also usually street parking available. read more

We were in the area visiting another tenant and ran across this place. I had a great time and will definitely be back. The menu has a lot of options but not too big. I had the LAX roll and it was terrific. I didn't have a chance to sample too much but I will return and try more of the menu. The service was top notch. read more

I love Saloon Osaka, I been coming here for years now! The Chef and Staff are always so welcoming the ambience at the restaurant is very relaxing and the food is a little bit pricey but their sushi is a definitely a 5 star compared to other sushi places around here it is by far the best sushi restaurant I have tried in my life if you are a sushi lover like me I would %100 recommend; One more good thing about this place is the their fish is GMO freesomething I worry about on my food so is definitely worth the price. This review comes from a content loyal customer at Saloon Osaka El Segundo Gem read more

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Nice little sushi spot tucked away in the corner. My friends and I went for a snack prior to their flight. Polite staff greeted us and was patient to show us to our table. We arrived around 5pm on a Tuesday and we were the only ones there at the time. Nevertheless, we were given proper attention and it didn't feel fake. The restaurant was clean and the restroom was also very clean. A little hiccup in our schedule so we couldn't sit down to enjoy our meal. Instead we had it packed to-go. One of my pet peeves is to-go sushi since raw seafood immediately degrades in texture, taste, and safety. The sushi chef was also very aware of this and asked us how soon we were planning to eat our raw food (how very thoughtful). We consumed our food the next 10 minutes as we drove to the airport. The sushi was clean. The flavors were on point. Quality cuts of fish and the rice was also well cooked and prepared (we ordered nigiri and sashimi). I would recommend this place and would come back again if I return to these parts of LA. One thing I would like to have improved is the actually slice of the fish, which I prefer to be wider and thin vs a square block (maybe just my grip but that's what I'm used to being served in other sushi spots including places in Japan). read more

It is the best sushi place in the world. Keith, the owner, came to the table to check on us and stay with us for a while. You must try it. We are coming back soon. read more

My boyfriend and I showed up at Saloon Osaka at 9:15 on a Wednesday (they close at 10!). The sushi chef gave us a warm welcome and we sat at his bar. The food was amazing and he even surprised us with a few slices of sashimi to try. It was incredible. Must try the miso collar! read more

Update: I'm glad I caught Saloon Osaka when I did. Now that they have a liquor license, their prices have increased beyond my budget. The Chirashi bowl I paid about $20 for at lunch a while back is now $39, which is out of my range. It was very delicious though. I still recommend it for quality and freshness. read more

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Saloon Osaka (formerly Maki Yaki) is our family favorite sushi joint. The owner has a heart of gold and it's a total family operation. The only bad reviews they get are from grumpy humans (the LA kind ). We have never had a bad roll or meal there and we literally eat there two times a month. Again I cannot say enough good things about their fish quality, attention to detail, good rice and tasty bowls. Also happy they now serve traditional Japanese beers alongside their fish - fresh asahi and Sapporo to go! read more

My new favorite sushi spot in town! The fish is fresh and everything is made to order. Everyone working is so nice. Can't wait to go back!

First time at saloon Osaka and was blown away by the service and the quality of food. I have been to a few similar places but you can tell the freshness and quality of food here. You get what you pay for and it was well worth the price. I will definitely be back again read more

When we feel too lazy to cook and want Japanese food, this is our go to! Rode our bikes there tonight, ordered, and had a great conversation with Kip as he prepared my Chirashi bowl, Hawaiian roll and karage bento. All were delicious and I've also gotten his udon with his homemade broth which tastes great as well. But the chirashi is my go to and is full of big slices of sashimi. Kip is super cool and a very easy going chill guy. Can't wait until we can actually dine in there as the restaurant decor inside looks really nice and unique. Thanks Kip! read more

I don't really want to tell people how good this sushi is, but it's the right thing to do. Just had the best salmon, tuna assorted plate. Compliments to the chef! read more

I love this place, I order take out from here sometimes and my order is always correct and delicious! I love the sashimi from here, and I was honestly quite surprised about how good it was! I will always continue to order from here, great service and great food! read more

Saloon Osaka is a hidden gem and so close to LAX! Delicious food, gracious service, and refreshing drinks- what more could you want? Keith, the owner/chef is also a kind and wonderful host. You can taste the love they put into their food here. If you're a local or just flying in, you must visit! read more

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A fantastic taste of japan near LAX. From first bite of the sashimi, I knew this place was legit! The fish was fresh and beautifully cut, with a wide assortment of light and dark fish. Definitely worth the visit just for that! Don't forget to try their tempura or miso baked fish collar while you're there either :) read more

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Delicious fresh sushi and delightful service! We got free ice cream and some redbean topping added to it!

This is a very lovely place... very nice people, very accommodating, beautiful food. I ordered the poke bowl, he asked what kind of fish, I said surprise me and I got a nice buttery salmon accompanied with seaweed and crab salad, fresh avocado and bright Orange fish eggs. A little sauce on the side and it was a perfect dish alongside a tofu miso soup. My travel buddy ordered a couple rolls and couldn't finish them! They looked delicious and he got a box to go. I highly recommend this place! read more

My new favorite place for sushi. The sushi is fresh and very tasty. The chef is accommodating and the service staff is pleasant and professional. read more

Really good food and great sake selection. Easy parking and excellent service. Will definitely be back!

ORDER FROM HERE Honestly this sushi was amazing the portions of fish are great, the rolls are super good and quality of fish are amazing. I'm someone who's usually kind of disappointed by whatever sushi I order and feel like I have no go-to place but not anymore! If it's anything like what I ordered yesterday I will be coming here again and again. read more

Found my new spot! Absolutely love this place. So far, everything I tried was amazing. Looking forward to trying everything on the menu. Normally I am not a fan of having sushi or sashimi to go but the food definitely traveled well. Great service too. Two thumbs up! read more

Visited for first time after the renewal. Very good food, reasonable prices and the fun & exiting interior. I like this place!

We picked up LAX Roll, Rainbow roll & Salmon Avocado rolls tonight & all were delicious. So happy to have quality sushi just down the street from us. Happy customers. read more

Everything I've tried on the menu so far has been amazing. The service is spectacular and the decor is awesome. I can't wait until COVID restrictions are lifted to eat inside. read more

Hidden gem: the sushi chef, atmosphere and especially the sushi--all are amazing. Loved by the entire family!

The food is amazing, the owner is the executive chef who knows sushi and Japanese food very well. Try them, they are a gem in el segundo.

Saloon Osaka is a cozy Japanese restaurant with a simple, clean and modern aesthetic style. The food is delicious and they offer a variety of items including sushi, udon, tempura, beef bowl, and other common Japanese type plates. The staff was very friendly and helpful, parking is reasonable, and there is seating both inside and outside of the restaurant. Highly Recommend! read more

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Had several dishes; overall, the quality of the sashimi was not as good as expected. We had the large sashimi platter, and the fish just didn't have much taste. The oysters were basically flavorless - would not recommend. We also had a roll and shrimp tempura, and both were good overall. Excellent rice on the roll. The restaurant is cute inside, the service was overall good, just disappointing on the flavor of the fish (and especially the oysters). read more

Best hidden gem in LA. Ordered the salmon and uni! Friendly staff from chef to service staff. Makes my flight back home so much more awesome. read more

Kip has such incredibly delicious, fresh, innovative food on his menu and it so delightful to chat with while we're waiting for our to go order. We discovered this spot a few months ago and it's now a staple for us to get take out until we can dine indoors again. His Korean and Japanese fusion dishes are so good and the sushi and sashimi is SO FRESH. You won't be disappointed! read more

The beef udon was delicious! We really enjoyed the sushi also. Glad to have this new restaurant in our neighborhood. Everyone there was very friendly & the food was great! read more

Food and service was great. They are so nice and delicious sushi. Tucked in a corner little strip mall. Great find.

My friend picked me up from LAX one afternoon and told me "I'm going to take you to the best sushi place in LA". I've been to a lot of great sushi places around the country, and in Japan, and let me just tell you that you NEED to try this place out! I am very picky about my salmon sashimi bowls, and this place delivered above and beyond! The ingredients and fish come from a highly regulated source, and the owner trained under a sushi master- the authenticity speaks through the food. Even thinking about it now still makes my mouth watery. Also if you're a fan of interior design, this place is so beautiful! Who often puts in the extra effort to make a restaurant feel like a warm hug while eating an already wholesome meal?? It was so cozy and had so much personality, and I felt like I was eating in a friend's house. It's too bad that I don't live anywhere near there, otherwise i would totally go often. I think it's going to take a while for me to find another sushi place that is as good as this for a while, but if you are ever in LA, I promise this would be a place you'll remember for a long long time. read more