Great food and service! Really enjoyed it. Wish it wasn't so far from where we live. Will definitely be back.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has lost every ounce of its charm and special.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chefs aren't even Japanese. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They've downsized.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It feels like the kind of sushi place you go to because you're a tourist who chose to stay across the street at some Hollywood/Highland hotel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nothing like the neighborhood establishment it once was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've been going here 8-10 times a year for over 20 years and its reduced itself to terrible fish and stuffy ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Gelson's has fresher fish. Massive disappointment. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Really slow service but nice atmosphere once you're able to sit and then order (both took quite a bit of time, server came back after my roll came out to ask if I wanted water over 20 minutes into being sat- she was by herself on a Friday night).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food itself was good flavor wise and product quality wise, but the rolls are way too big and loose so they were falling apart when you soy sauce dipped. Average overall. read more

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I ordered pick-up from here for the first time tonight and upon walking in to grab my food, I suddenly wished I was dining in instead! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was so cozy and inviting, with soft ambient music playing. Little red Valentine hearts looked so cute adorning the walls of this adorable, dimly lit, intimate, little Japanese spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A friendly woman greeted me at the register and asked if I was here for the pick-up order. I nodded, she had me pay and sign a receipt, and it made me smile when she said, "Arigato." I definitely need to dine in next time. When I got back to my room, I pulled the chirashi bowl out of the bag and practically started drooling. My stomach growled loudly. The presentation made it look almost too pretty to eat, but I was starving, and even though it was pretty, I was for sure going to eat every last morsel! The fish was fresh and melted in my mouth. The different flavors mingled together for a nice umami feel, and when I was almost finished, I tried my best to slow down and really savor the last few bites. The iced green tea paired perfectly with the chirashi bowl. It's not sweet at all and has a mellow, earthy flavor, just as one would expect from authentic green tea. For ~$38 including tip, I would say that the price is worth it for what you get. The portion size was plenty and I wasn't hungry afterwards. I would have had room for a hand roll or some mochi, but since this was my first time ordering from Shintaro, I decided to just get one entree item. Next time I will dine in and I'd like to try the nigiri, amaebi, the blue crab handroll, and maybe the chicken karaage. Hopefully I'll be back soon! Arigato Gozaimasu! read more

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I ordered my food to-go from Shintaro Sushi because I'm recovering from surgery and not ready to sit comfortably in a restaurant or be around others just yet. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a frustrating and disappointing experience. Despite placing my order ahead of time, my husband and daughter ended up waiting an hour and a half past the scheduled pickup time. Why? Because Shintaro accepted a massive catering order--we're talking six sushi boats plus entrees--and chose to prioritize that over all other orders. It was clear they didn't want to say no to the big catering job, even if it meant putting regular customers last. They only had one sushi chef working, which made everything even slower. And after all that time, the sushi just wasn't worth it--it was mediocre at best and overpriced. As a "sorry," they tossed in a side of miso soup, which honestly felt like a slap in the face after that long wait. I won't be ordering from Shintaro Sushi again. If you value your time, your money, or your patience--skip this place. read more

Popped by for a solo lunch and it was great! After asking a few questions I settled on the "Hot Night" roll and it was fantastic. Fresh tuna, great crunch on the shrimp tempura. Loved the refills on the hot green tea as well. read more

Shintaro Sushi - Hot Night roll with green tea - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite. Great for sushi lovers and newbies. You don't have to get the boring rolls anymore and can venture in confidence down my list for the best Sushi. These are beginner friendly. Shima Aji Nodoguro For a firm texture- Giant clam Halibut. Halibut fin is great as well. Seared lightly brings out its "flavor" probably not for the newbie, not fishy but will have an after taste. It's a must tho! Black snapper If you really want to go to flavor town and enjoy spice. Get the fresh wasa read more

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just ordered some takeout and it was inedible! tasteless slop. Tiny pieces of scallops smothered in mayonnaise heaped over a flavorless CA roll. More flavorless eel in a roll that was like gruel with cheap canned bar-b-q sauce on the side. I could not eat either dish. It was disgusting in my mouth. $38 down the drain, but better there than in my stomach. read more

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SPLENDID! This is definitely our preferred Japanese restaurant. Shintaro never disappoints. The service always meets our expectations. Staff are very attentive but not over bearing. The woman who has been our waitress every time clearly knows what she is doing and does it great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We always enjoy the ambiance here. The noise level is always comfortable, no crazy music blasting or anything. The vibe is very intimate, very chill and cool, nothing flashy, perfect for a nice dinner with someone you enjoy being around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is amazing, it's authentic, it's fresh, and quality. Everything we've tried on the menu was delicious and great. We always recommend Shintaro and would definitely keep coming back. read more

This is a pretty solid affordable sushi option in Hollywood. Priced average or slightly above average, the quality of their product is fine but over the years it appeared to have slightly degraded inconclusive as to whether it is intermittent or not. Biggest challenge for the onsite customers especially for romantic couples would be the pressence of the free spirited loiterers that emanate unpleasant odors and dwell in the tents nearby. But maybe as a suggestion.. blindfold your date and put those nose plugs in before bringing them here . No.. scratch that. That would not be understood well. Just say, welcome to Los Angeles. read more

We walked in when they opened on a Wednesday at 11am, the place was empty. Nobody greeted us at all, in fact the two sushi chefs and one waitress, just ignored us. We had to ask to sit at a table. When I asked if they had baked green muscles, the waitress scoffed at me and rudely said "No!" then walked away. She was very inattentive and clearly doesn't know how to do her job. We walked out and we will never be back! Horrible customer service! Sad... I really wanted sushi read more

Came here because we were craving sushi and have yet to find a go-to place (spoiler alert this is it from now on!). I had a picky sushi lover with me and he enjoyed it! Everything was super fresh and the cuts were very melt in your mouth. The chicken karaage was great (the sauce was phenomenal) and the gyoza was also tasty. It's a cute little spot that has a lot of seating with traditional sushi chefs in the secondary room. Special shout out to Miho who was a wonderful server! The location has a small lot in front. People come and go quickly so it wasn't too hard to find parking on a wednesday. With that said please note a lot of the spots are for 30 so make sure to get one that isn't one of those (tends to be the ones right in front of the shops). You can also walk here from the Hollywood and highland parking lot (a few blocks). read more

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Very Good Humble Japanese Restaurant Serves Delicious Food. Order Shintaro Roll , Beef Ribeye Steak Teriyaki (Yummy) , Sushi Combo. Worthy Delicious Lunch Set. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing food and ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend. I love the hot night roll and the miso soup

great pre show experience!! We went twice, but the funnest part was the sushi boat! Very nice service, great price on japanese whiskey! read more

Shintaro Sushi - Epic sushi boat!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Even though I've lived in the neighborhood for years, I had never noticed this restaurant until now -- and I'm honestly amazed! The garlic edamame was incredibly flavorful, on a whole other level than what I expected. The California roll was super fresh and delicious -- honestly one of the best I've ever had. Without exaggeration, this is one of the best sushi spots I've discovered so far. I really loved it and will definitely be coming back! read more

I have not been here in quite a while. I'm glad I came back.Tanissa took care of me & was very friendly and attentive. I started with the seaweed salad, which was perfect. Then I had the spicy tuna cut roll with very light rice and it was very fresh. Then I had the yellowtail cut roll and that was fresh as well with nice chunks of fish! I then had the three-piece tempura shrimp with vegetable appetizer and requested only sweet potatoes as a vegetable, and they honored that. Very large pieces of shrimp and vegetable. Just crispy enough and very tasty. Sake was very hot. Prices are reasonable! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice soft music playing in the background and a very clean restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Enjoyed my visit! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Shintaro is quaint and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hannah was a lovely and personable waitress and attended to me well. The service was relatively fast, and the food is fresh. That being said, I would say that the food is largely forgettable. It's a nice place if you need a quick bite to eat, as there is a lot of parking space in their lot, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here as it's on the pricier side relative to the value offered. Spicy Scallop Cut Roll ($15.95) Rating: 4.2/10 - The scallops were fresh but lacked the special tenderness one might expect from a great scallop. Moreover, they were missing that distinct, slightly sweet umami of the sea. The spicy sauce that they coat the scallops with is neither spicy nor tasty; it sort of overwhelms the palate without contributing much. I was disappointed with these and would not recommend them. Fried Calamari ($14.95) Rating 5.0/10 - I definitely didn't receive any "yuzu wasabi" sauce as advertised; I was given a "spicy mayonnaise" instead. To my surprise, the spicy mayonnaise was inoffensive and had a smooth taste. The calamari is fried along with jalapeño rings, which added a nice touch of spice. The squid itself is considerably chewy, compared with other calamari dishes I've had, and the overall flavor is mild. California Cut Roll ($10.95) Rating: 5.5/10 - A worthwhile purchase at the best price point of the night. A California roll made with real crab meat is a hidden gem in the food industry. For what it is, it's well made, but the quality of the rice and crab are not going to be spectacular in this price range. I would highly recommend this item if eating here. read more

Shintaro Sushi - Scallop and California Rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place has been on my list for a while so happy I finally got to try it. Shintaro is located in a small strip mall. A small parking lot and street parking are available. They provide plenty of indoor seating and the interior atmosphere is romantic and relaxing. I ordered a salmon hr, baked crab hr, and the soft shell crab appetizer. Everything was delicious and fresh. Soft shell crab was amazing, the best I've tried so far. The staff was professional. Overall, enjoyed my time here. The food was great, the staff was kind, and they have a lovely ambiance. However, they are on the pricier side so just be mindful of that. Tip: If you come with a party of 5 or more they automatically included an %18 tip on your bill. read more

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Wow! This place is bomb!! How is this not on the list of "places to grab a bite before a show at Hollywood Bowl". [[HIGHLIGHT]]We got right in, super cute inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sushi was fantastic! Service great. Everything was great! Get here people! It's some damn good sushi! read more

Shintaro Sushi - Such beautiful presentation! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Shintaro is our favorite sushi spot in LA. The sushi is always fresh and delicious. We also love the tempura and gyoza. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is cozy and nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] , and the staff is always friendly and kind. read more

Haven't been to Shintaro in years and I'm happy to report the staples I liked are still terrific, those being the buttery and savory Black Cod Appetizer ($17) and beautiful and tasty Unagi Dinner over Rice w Miso Soup ($24), a generous portion and perfectly cooked with Shintaro's fluffy and not-too-sticky rice... The one demerit star I'm giving them is that their sushi rolls, while remaining quality cuts of fish, are tragically small now while remaining market price or even seem a tad pricey. Our tuna belly nigi roll? 6 tiny pieces and $21 dollars. Added all together, before being cut, it would have made for one hand roll at other fine sushi places like Katsu Nori and it would've been on the small side for that fine restaurant! Finally, the ambience and layout of the restaurant remain as it ever was, spacious, with the nice sushi bar you can sit at, and the huge screen playing old 1970's Japanese monster films on rotation... it all works and the service, by Asian ladies in kimono-style uniforms, is pleasant and on point. Easy parking in this corner lot mini mall, where the restaurant is located... read more

Shintaro Sushi - Eel and tuna belly rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I really enjoyed the food here. Did not know what to expect. The best was the agedashi tofu appetizer. Even the two people I dined with agreed. Hot fried tofu in a starchy skin, with a delicious dipping sauce. The rolls and miso soup that we ordered were also excellent. The mochi dessert was tasty. You can tell from the diligence of the sushi chefs that they take food seriously. The restaurant is not as large as I thought but has very tall ceilings and a large video projected onto a wall which gives an old cinema vibe. Makes sense since they are in Hollywood. read more

I had an amazing time at Shintaro. The service here is excellent so you'll love the environment. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience they created with the silent movies & lighting is so relaxing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] To top everything off the food here is also so delicious. I can't wait to come back !! read more

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Sushi tasted like something from 711. Honestly I was so disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It just didn't make sense because the restaurant itself looks very hole in the wall traditional and perfect on the outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Maybe they accidently served me a bad batch? IDK. I've had sushi at 5-star Michelin restaurants and cheap places and at 711 and at home so I know my sushi! IDK what happened here in my experience hopefully they improve the sushi read more

Second experience was even better than the first. Got another small order of sake. Tried the most popular spicy tuna with crispy rice. It is good. But the miso cod and the albacore with crispy onion on cucumber were the highlights. Will chip away at the menu the next time I come around. read more

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Had 2 deliveries, 1st was great and on time. 2nd time had friends over, great expectations. Delivery on a Tuesday night was 2 hours late! Food was stale and cold, poorly prepared. You should try tempura that's 2 hours cold and slimy. Fish was very poor quality and I'm a sushi maven. Over $400 thrown away. read more

The best sushi place in town ! I had a special birthday night with my friends.It my first time here, I'm so happy finally to try here. Service very friendly & Chef very professional! The best plate for tonight is Sea urchin sushi very fresh and so sweet . Hokkaido rolls was unexpected! So delicious. All the sashimi are very fresh and the way that they cut is the perfect slices, It will be on my favorite place for sushi. read more

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I hadn't been here in ages (used to live on a few blocks away) and decided to order some food to enjoy at the Hollywood Bowl last night for Janet Jackson. When we arrived at 7:30pm (Postmates indicated 7-7:30pm window for pick up) the food, in a stapled paper bag, was just sitting on the counter waiting for us so thought that was a bit odd... Food quality and taste was average, portions were tiny. Most notably: the negi toro hand roll was able to fit into your mouth with one big bite (at $18 wtf lol), the hot night roll super small, the tuna tataki was "non-tataki'd" haha, and the kinpira was not good - too sweet thickish sauce (I thought it would also have burdock and gobo thin slices in it too but I believe that's a variation of the dish). Green beans were tasty. There was also some random oil that got all over the container of the hot night roll but I specifically asked them to put any / all sauces on the side (which they did with the eel, spicy mayo) so unsure where this came oil from...but it got all over my jacket and saturated the brown paper bag the food came in. Tried to avoid this! Perhaps dining in is a different experience, but I know my Japanese food and have never had issues with spillage and mess with to-go until last night. It's a no from me. read more

Sushi is fresh, vibe is fun, service is great. Our family's regular go-to local spot. No reservations taken but long waits are uncommon in our experience. We sometimes Uber because parking can be tight in the parking lot. read more

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Yummy! I wish that I was able to experience this place with a true omakase experience but I was here for a business dinner. The food and service was exceptional with a surprisingly low bill at the end. I do wish that I had tried even more of their menu! I look forward to returning on my future visits to Hollywood. read more

Love this place; however, as of 9/11/2025 - there is no hot food (spicy tuna crispy rice, shrimp tempura etc) or bar (real liquor, cocktails etc). Only wine and sake. Their website or Yelp doesn't mention this, so heads up if that's your thing... read more

World's best miso soup and you can not convince me otherwise. Food came out within a 10min wait. Very good service, with the waitress being lightning fast. read more

Shintaro Sushi - Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Quality fresh fish and good selection If you love garlic get the tuna steak on hot stone read more

Shintaro Sushi - Bluefin tuna belly / hamachi belly - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We went to LA and stayed in Hollywood. We wanted to try a different sushi spot and we came across this one. Easy to find and right off of the strip, which made parking nice! We were very pleased with this sushi spot. The staff were all very nice and attentive. The atmosphere and ambiance were great as well. It's almost like you step into a whole different place when you're inside. The tables were clean and spread out enough where you felt like you had space and privacy. The food was really good and tasted very fresh. read more

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Great service and amazing food! Ordered dragon roll, salmon, some tempura shrimp for my kids and chicken katsu and they were all tasty. Garlic string beans were delicious. Most importantly, the best spicy margarita I've ever had. read more

Shintaro Sushi - Spicy margarita and dragon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Couldn't have been more convenient - just up the block from where we were staying. Got there at opening so no issues getting seated. We were first directed to a table but ... nah, it's sushi bar time. We were celebrating our youngest's birthday so ordering was easy. A warm sake to start (just to remove the chill from the wintery (for So Cal) breezes) and then a bottle of Kikusui. Smooth and easy complement to sushi. And for the sushi - again, an easy order. Three omakase please. Let the chef decide. And the decisioning was thus: Red Snapper, Amberjack, Halibut, 2 oysters, live clam, live scallop and Toro. The live clam was the least fav - chewy and reminded me of tough seaweed. The scallop was priiiicey! As I found out after the fact. $18 per person. For that money I'd hope it was delicious. And ... it was. Really yum. Served on the scallop shell. Not having eaten all day, we added a dragon roll to full up those empty corners. Very solid. Service was pleasant and friendly and the ambience was nice. Easy to hear each other, subdued lighting but more than enough to see what we were getting. Chances are good we'll be going back before we pull up stakes and start the long drive home. read more

My fav casual hang. Love to get nigiri and some apps. The white tuna steak is tasty. Snapper with shiso always good. Cucumber salad with real crab is nice and light too! Lots of things to choose from. They always have some black and white movie playing on the big projector on the wall and it's dimly lit. Good to go alone, with a date or with ppl. read more

Shintaro Sushi - Super Lucky Cat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow! I was at Dave & Busters last night, and decided to skip their food as I was craving Sushi. Man, I'm I glad I did! I was doing my usual Yelping for sushi restaurants near by, and saw this one. It was cold, but I still was lied there as it looked good. Best decision ever. I can't say enough about the food. Everything I ordered was a amazing, but my favorite were the green beans (appetizer), and the scallops. The chef made it in 2 different ways. Sushi, and cooked. Amazing!!! Coming back again in a few days! read more

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Don't miss this jem of find. Tucked into the corner of a little strip mall is a very nice Japanese restaurant. They have a great bar and a very nice menu. If you're cruising up Highland on your way to the 101, hang a quick right just past Franklin. and they have parking! read more