Soan by Sasabune Express is a clean and peaceful hidden gem. There is convenient public parking in the shared plaza lot, which made the visit easy. The food came out quickly, and the fish in the chirashi bowl tasted very fresh. They also offer lunch specials, and the pricing is reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Overall, it is a great casual spot for a quick and delicious Japanese meal. read more

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We came for happy hour that happens from 5-6:30 and got a sushi set! It comes with 3 nigiri and 2 hand rolls and a drink for $22. Fish quality was very good and the flavor on the sweet soy was a nice touch. In addition we tried the $10 seared nigiri set- amazing flavor on all 3 cuts! read more

Contemporary Japanese is a bit harder to find than you'd think, mostly because most of the more established places either have a worn, lived-in feel. As a new business, Soan by Sasabune Express has the light and airy feel of a new place, polished service, and a fusion menu that reflects sort of a more home-cooked approach to food as well as a more casual environment than their namesake. The food is pretty good, omurice more home-style in particular, chicken katsu has a more organic presentation than their competitors. Bagel sandwich was decidedly not Japanese, bagel toasted a little too hard, but they added microgreens and ikura for very stylish touches. Matcha latte was a bit more creamy and rich than expected. The egg salad sando was the most conflicting item; it's decidedly higher-end than the convenience store ones in Japan, but being served with fresh milk bread (as opposed to refrigerated) meant they lightly toasted it for structural integrity, and that turned out to be a significant texture change. I enjoyed it but still not sure how I feel about it. Yuzu sorbet at the end was just right, lightly sweet. Overall a very enjoyable meal. Friends and I deliberately avoided sushi in an effort to try more of the menu than we might have otherwise, so this review, in many ways, could be considered incomplete. read more

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What a fantastic concept for Japanese food. Reasonably priced Japanese comfort food and fresh sushi and hand rolls in a bright and modern environment. This is what refreshed Tokyo restaurants feel like. One of the best happy hour menus I've seen in the area. Highly recommend and I plan to go regularly now that I discovered it. Super friendly server. read more

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Came here for some sushi and was surprised at how cute this little shop was. It seems they run a cafe shop in the day and sashimi seafood for lunch/dinner. Service was good and there was plenty of seating, but did not feel the fish was the freshest. PARKING Free parking in the VERY TINY lot with compact spots. I could NEVER backup into these spots but thankfullyyy got that passenger princess card ;) thx bb SERVICE Was seated immediately and given menus. It seems this place just opened as the server was pretty new but still took our orders quickly. FOOD We got the happy hour trio which tasted pretty good, although not as tender as I'd like. Still a good pick though! We also tried their chirashi bowl which was mediocre. It had fish tofu inside and seaweed which felt more like a poke bowl rather than chirashi. The ikura eggs were also a bit concerning since it had 3 colors inside them which we never seen before but their chef confirmed they were safe to eat. Lastly we tried their seared salmon roll which was quite small. It did taste good but would've liked it to be more seared and flavorful. OVERALL I think it's a decent place for sushi, but probably nicer for a cafe spot to chat and you can even watch fifa on their tv. read more

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Such a cute space to hang out in and catch up with friends. The food is great and the hojicha is yummy. We've had the omurice, the chirashi bowl, and sandwiches and everything was great! read more

Recently opened Japanese restaurant that serves up simple, but quality food and drinks! Got some food and drink to-go; I didn't see that you could order online for pick-up, so I just went in to order; it took about 20 minutes to get everything, as it's made-to-order, so I wonder if Soan will set up a pick-up/delivery option online... Any case, the food and drink were really yummy! The chicken katsu sando was fantastic, with a crispy, juicy fried chicken and flavorful mayo and soft milk bread to complement it. I especially liked the hojicha latte with cream top, which was strong and nutty. The matcha latte with cream top was decent, although I would've wanted it a bit stronger (just personal preference) and the omurice was tasty with a savory and sweet combo (the latter from ketchup). Overall, a promising little restaurant with a calm and minimalist atmosphere that's perfect for chilling and slowing down to enjoy life's pleasures. Worth checking out! read more

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Came for 6pm dinner this past weekend. We live in the area, and have noticed that this was a new establishment, and excited that we finally got a chance to try it. The space is so, so aesthetically pleasing! Lots of bright light, and it's very clean. There is a daily happy hour menu, which was a pleasant perk. We started off with the salmon skin salad, which was delicious and crispy. We also added the chicken karage off of the regular menu- totally fried to perfection- not too much batter. Finally, for our mains, we went with offered sets. I got two handrolls, three pieces of sashimi, and a green tea drink. The handrolls were very fresh, and the sashimi were so flavorful. The staff was also very attentive as well. I can't wait to come back and try their brunch menu! TIP: free parking in the front or there is an overflow lot in the back. read more

I went in around 5:30 on a Sunday. There weren't many other people eating in, but it's nice and spacious. They had a steady stream of carryout pickups, but I got great service and the food was ready quickly. I got the happy hour special and miso soup. It was definitely a small meal, but the food was delicious. As good as I had in Japan, if not better. I'll definitely be back! read more

Soan By Sasabune Express - Spicy tuna and salmon hand rolls - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Solid local spot for the neighborhood but wouldn't go out of my way for a visit. Kaisendon (4/5) fish was fresh and the simple salad were actually very fresh and tasty. dressing was standard and there was not much in it besides fish. I had to request wasabi. Katsu Sandwich (3.5/5) bread was nice and soft but rhe katsu itself was standard. read more

A great addition to the Palms area! The sushi is super fresh and the space is very warm and inviting. Service was fast, and there's free parking in the plaza (there's also an overflow lot of the lot is full) I really enjoyed the salmon skin salad, super refreshing. Perfect if it's hot outside. read more

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We stopped by after an early morning flight for some brunch. The place is nice and quiet, everyone around us seemed to be working on their laptops and eating lunch. The selection of savory breakfast items is what piqued our interest to pop in, and of course a raving review from our local friends about their food. Can definitely say it met all our expectations! The egg sando was creamy with nice bites of egg whites on nicely toasted bread. The katsu sliders were probably my favorite, the katsu was crunchy but still was saucy without being soggy. The arugula with the katsu was genius, it made a fresh unique flavor profile I enjoyed a lot. The hand rolls were also delish, I don't normally opt for hand rolls but the fish quality was tasty! Lastly the matcha mango latte was everything I needed. Perfect color, strong matcha came through not too milky, and the mango complimented it so well. I had to stop myself from ordering a second! Service was also 10/10. We let her know we were visiting for the week, and we got a ton of local recommendations for food and coffee! read more

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This place is really good. Vibes are great, professional. I always enjoy the food a lot when I'm here. This place is a real treat to have in the neighborhood. I absolutely recommend this place. Sushi just feels really high quality. Subtle changes to the menu. A true gem read more

What a great surprise to find this gem of a place! We used to go to the Sasabune Express in the Palisades and had no idea that the owner was the same and we were so happy to see her. The food was amazing as we had sushi, rolls, the happy hour specials, all so fresh and tasty. We went to Katsuya in Brentwood two weeks ago and this place blows it away. Super reasonable and great service. Can't wait to go back!! So happy to see they opened here! read more

Close and convenient. Simple, yet thoughtful menu - great for a quick bite! Had the Kaizen bowl and 3 Hand Rolls and was very satisfied. Want to come back for the omurice which reminded me when my mom used to make omurice for me. 100% coming back. read more

Soan By Sasabune Express - Kaizen Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here after yoga at Red Diamond upstairs and what a pleasant surprise! The service and atmosphere are so lovely, and the Kaisen bowl was perfection- very fresh and high quality fist, fresh greens and delicious dressing. Will definitely be back, and as an aside, this is motivation to go to more yoga classes! read more

Soan By Sasabune Express - Kaisen bowl - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for dinner earlier this week and was disappointed that they stopped doing their March promo of 20% off even though it's stated on social that it was all month and we went in March. False advertising! The food itself was decent though but overpriced with the portion. We got the crispy tuna rice and it only came with 2 pieces. We usually see this order with 4 pieces. The cut rolls were also very tiny in size. For the price, you might as well go to Yama marketplace for the same quality or better and definitely more quantity. read more

Came here for their salmon onigiri ~ $9 and to be honest I was surprised by the size of onigiri and generous amount of salmon! I did see on their Yelp menu it comes with miso soup but when I went today it's no longer on the menu :( otherwise I had a pleasant experience and can definitely see this as a chill place to bring your laptop and work while enjoying the food and drinks! read more

Soan By Sasabune Express - Salmon Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If I could give it 3.5 stars I would as it's not a bad spot. I really wanted to love this place as I love the original Sasabune restaurant. I may have come in expecting too much in terms of the grade of sushi from the original Sasabune. While decent and above supermarket sushi, the sushi was not as tender or naturally sweet as other local sushi chains in the fast casual sushi space. The rice was also not as soft and bouncy as I'd expect to complement the fish. It tended to be on the harder side. For a quick sushi fix, it did the job. But it's not somewhere I'll be craving, unfortunately. However, I'd love to try the morning/lunchtime menu that looks like it has potential. Cute space with nice, engaging service rounding the space out. Parking is not great. read more

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Went in for lunch the other day for the first time, the chirashi bowl was incredible. I will be back. read more

Soan By Sasabune Express - Chirashi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Live in the neighborhood and just happened upon this cute spot! Ambience inside is very cozy, and I love that it functions as a cafe from 10-2. My iced hojicha latte with oat milk was delicious. I do wish they'd bring back the onigiri set as a light, affordable option for folks just grabbing a quick tea or coffee - seeing that on the online menu was what brought me in in the first place (I was craving it)! Could also be nice to see some pastries or something similar during cafe hours. Either way, I'll be back to try the omurice, matcha lattes, and the sushi happy hour! read more

Soan By Sasabune Express - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came in for dinner and waited an hour for our food. When I finally (politely) asked about it, the waitress rolled her eyes at me. She asked the chef about it and he immediately handed her our food...so it was ready but I guess they just forgot about us? Weird that they never checked in on our table since we were sitting there for legit so long and then they gave us attitude about it. The sushi itself was fine but didn't make up for the negative experience so we won't be returning. read more

Great cafe vibes! We enjoyed our matcha and hojicha lattes, and the Kaisen don and egg sando were good. Service was nice and quick. read more

Soan By Sasabune Express - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great new neighborhood restaurant in their soft opening stage. Open seating, great ambiance and lighting. For daytime service, order at the counter, gather your utensils and water then seat yourself. read more

Soan By Sasabune Express - Omakase, signature, sushi and add ons - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Just what this area needed!! I love SOAN -- the food is delicious and the matchas are my favorite in the area (so authentic). I also love how much seating they have, which makes it a perfect cafe to work from! read more

Soan By Sasabune Express - Chirashi bowl, acai bowl, matchas w/ oat - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great new sushi spot! Made a reservation an hour before coming for a Friday night and there was a table ready for us despite people waiting outside. Interiors are nice and the place was really busy. We ordered the chicken katsu plate, shrimp tempura roll, spicy tuna roll, and yellowtail at first and then added a salmon cut roll. Chicken katsu with dipping sauce was pretty good, although I would have preferred it to be thicker. All the sushi was great, really good fresh fish where nothing tasted fishy. Portions seemed small so needed to order more to round out the meal for two people. Only downside was the food took awhile to arrive. Would love to try out their lunch menu next time! read more

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This spot seems to function as a coffee shop during the day, restaurant at night; my review comments on my experience of the coffee shop. Delicious hojicha latte, friendly service, and great ambiance! I worked here for a couple of hours in peace with good wifi, a comfortable chair, and lots of natural light. Was excited to see Soan open up where it did! There aren't many good coffee shops in this area, and arguably none that are pleasant to do work in. Wishing this place a lot of success! read more

Service is great, convenient with parking, sushi all fresh and great. Modern interior and great for small geoup (we had 7). Small place but well done sushi! I'll go back again! read more

This is the thing about this new restaurant is just great A Sushi place run by a good owner,plus here fish's is so good I am going back to night again read more

Finally some delicious and affordable sushi in the hood! 3 times a week and such a consistency in freshness and crispness Thank you, Soan!

Staff was very attentive and service was incredible. We went for happy hour, great prices, great ambience, will return.

Fantastic sushi restaurant! Sushi is so fresh - love the vibes here. It's became a regular spot for us & our favorite sushi restaurant in LA! So happy they opened in Palms. read more

A beautiful oasis in west LA! The Japandi interior is chic and welcoming. The food is incredible - fresh, perfectly curated and beautiful presented. The staff are friendly and prompt. A new favorite place for sure to stop by for some coffee on a quiet weekday morning or to bring family for a celebratory dinner! We love Soan and look forward to coming here everytime read more

I stumbled upon this on uber eats and it's my new favorite sushi takeout. Everything I have ordered, I have liked and that is usually not the case! The quality is extremely fresh and the prices are great! I got the Kaisen don with salmon and yellowtail and it was better than any poke bowl I've tried in LA. The toro roll was great! The spicy tuna and salmon rolls were good too along with the crispy rice. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the blue crab roll. I plan to come visit in person. read more

Incredible new spot -- went for lunch at the café. Comfortable ambiance and food is obviously made with skill and care. Very friendly service. An absolute gem that we will be going back to. read more