This restaurant is located in an area with several other Japanese restaurants, and we actually stumbled on this place later in the evening one weekend. There was plenty of seating available for walk-in dining, and we were welcomed very graciously by the servers. I had the dinner chirashi bowl ($53), which came piled high with pieces of fresh fish, as well as miso soup and sides of broccoli and sliced lotus root. My dining partner had the omakase ($120), and was especially delighted by the unique cuts of tuna included (such as tuna collar and tuna neck). The setting is lovely, and we enjoyed a bottle of sake with our meal at the bar. Very impressed, this restaurant has shot up on our personal list of sushi restaurants in LA. read more

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$30 corkage This place popped up on my Yelp and we figured we'd give it a try. The ambiance inside is really cute: not too casual, but not super fancy either, which I loved. It's the perfect "Friday night out, but not out-out" dinner spot, if you know what I mean. Onto the food: we ordered a bunch of starters, nigiri, and skewers, and overall everything was great. We got the lotus root, seaweed salad, cucumbers, creamy tofu, hotate, ebi, wagyu skewer, otoro, shiitake mushroom skewer, and scallop skewer. everything was delicious except the chicken karaage which was our least favorite dish of the night. We'd definitely come back. They also have an excellent sake selection. We brought our own bottle this time but after seeing their menu prices, I don't think I'd pay the $30 corkage fee again because their bottles were reasonably priced. read more

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I'm a little behind on my review, so apologies. January 2026 It was a pleasant surprise when we walked in the door and saw chef Tomo-san from Kiriko. We've heard about the restaurant fr a friend, and decided to try. As we were not familiar with the seating reservations, we decided to take a chance and book a table. However, when we arrived, there were some counter seats that looked open, so we asked the host if it's possible to change our seating reservations. Luckily they were able to accommodate our request. It was so nice to see chef after several years. To set expectations, the food is a different style, but still delicious and well executed. We had the omakase, and it was just what we needed as we've not been out for omakase in a while. While there, we took notice that yakitori was also available. Definitely will have to return to try! Forgot to note that chef Ken also made a cameo that night. It was like a reunion of our beloved Kiriko family. We miss you but are happy to find such a gem in Soma Suisan! read more

I love this place and I forget to go back for it because I have like 4 sushi places closer to me that are also good. If this is your local spot, amazing. It's really good. I would definitely go back again and try more items. Service is standard, the vibe is like a more upscale Japanese restaurant but still casual. read more

I decided to take my hubby on a date night here. I heard this restaurant use a premier tuna supplier as the one in Toyosu, Japan. He loves his raw fish so I knew this will be up his alley. We were able to make a reservations easily. There is only two hours max street meter parking. Soma Suisan is located a couple of blocks from the Beverly Center. The restaurant was split into three dining areas and you can also sit at the bar. I love the set up and everything was very inviting. The service was great. Everyone we came in contact with was super friendly. I felt the vibe was more leisurely. It will be a more slow pace vibe. On to the dishes: Addictive Cucumber - very refreshing and flavors was great Snow Crab Cream Croquette - great fried on this Hotate Scallops Skewers - it was a bit raw for me but the hubby loved it Grilled Black Cod - my favorite! This was delicious. I can eat this every day Dinner Chirashi - my hubby love every bite of it Overall, a great spot for date night! read more

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Fresh fish and a well-curated menu with plenty of variety. The $120 omakase is very well priced for the quality and overall experience. One small suggestion: miso soup might be better served at the end of the omakase rather than at the beginning--or offering a choice would be ideal. A bit more attention to wiping the tray between courses would also help, especially when sauce from a previous piece remains. Finally, the shari (sushi rice) felt slightly dense and could be a touch smaller, though this is more of a personal preference than a flaw. Overall, a solid and enjoyable omakase experience that I would happily recommend. read more

Went here with my girlfriend around 9 pm on a Tuesday. Completely empty. Though it varies we were glad because this place was astonishing. Upon walk in we were asked to be seated at the bar or at a table, we chose the table. Service was excellent and I always got my water filled. The food came out at such perfect timing. The food however, was one of the freshest fish I've tasted and had an excellent tasting menu of fish. I knew this place was going to be good seeing everybody was Japanese so it was good to see everybody communicate and chat up nicely :) The whole ambiance felt just like at home as it would be in Japan. Such a great atmosphere. read more

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We were blown away by our meal at Soma Suisan. This is the first review of any restaurant I have ever written. Watching the chef create an amazing omakase experience. It was truly magical! Don't miss the insanely good appetizers and black sesame ice cream. Amazing!! read more

Soma Suisan - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Came to Soma Suisan and was extremely impressed. Beautiful restaurant. The service was excellent. Vast choices of Sake to choose from. Every piece of fish served was excellent! We loved the golden eye snapper, uni, otoro and pretty much everything we ate. Will be back soon for sure read more

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Came for lunch on the weekend where there was a small discount when ordering their new menu with mini bowls - had a reservation but wasn't too crowded. Service was quick and kind, the mini bowls were so cute and delicious, and I love having the ability to choose different things to try. Would come back again! read more

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Would come again if I was in the area! Parking: Not terribly hard to find but you just got to give it some time. There's metered parking in front of restaurant, and if you turn onto the side streets (on the opposite side of the main street), there are free street parking. Do note that some areas are permitted parking only at all times. Reservation: My party made a reservation so it was seamless for us. I recommend making a resy since they don't have a whole lot of tables and this place is poppinnn Service: The staff there are so nice, but the problem is they probably just don't have enough wait staff. I'm not sure if the sushi chef (2 people from what we could see) or the wait staff (1 person only) is the bottle neck. But while they were nice and accommodating, it did take us ~40 mins before we got our food. One of our drink orders was also missed. We sat inside, so can't imagine the service to be better if you had elected to sit by the patio. Food: Now onto what you're really reading this review for. We found this place through social media and they touted that the chef and fish both are flown in from Japan. I believe it! Portions are on the smaller side, but my oh my do they give you a lot of fish! Our tuna bowl came with a tower of tuna of different cuts and quality, along with some roe. Each bowl got a good amount of fatty pieces that truly melted in our mouth. Overall, it was a very positive experience. I just wish service was a little quicker and the drive isn't as far from where we are. read more

Really delicious food, and incredibly attentive service. A wonderful restaurant in an area that is surprisingly sparse with top-tier options. So glad this is in the neighborhood! read more

Had a great experience with the omakase menu! For the price of $80, I thought it was very much worth it. Large cuts of fish, everything cooked well and balanced flavors. Left very full after dessert. Service and ambiance was nice as well. Quiet and comfortable. And beautiful plating. read more

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Handsome server, kind people. Authentic feel and tastes. Definitely unique and special. I recommend. The Sake we had was also delicious. Had such a great time catching up with girlfriends here for dinner. read more

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Soma Suisan hosted a booth and Bluefin Tuna cutting show at Umami Fest in Irvine this past weekend. I had the pleasure of watching their sushi chef cut and process a Bluefin tuna live as well as eat the prepared tuna! The fish and rice were SO delicious and high quality! The toro was divine and the chutoro was buttery and melted in your mouth. The ikura was plump and salty which went well with the tuna pieces. Everything was so fresh and premium tasting, I'm so happy with this experience. It has made me very curious to try the restaurant in the future! read more

Soma Suisan - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Great service and really fresh fish. Everything tasted clean and well prepared, and the staff was attentive the whole time. Definitely enjoyed the meal and vibe, conveniently located as well with easy metered street parking. read more

Quiet spot on a weekday and everything was delicious and fresh! Been twice and will keep coming back. Ordered the Omakase Sakura. read more

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Went for lunch. Only ones there. So there's no reason for the service to be slow and mistakes with the order and also having to ask for missing items. On a positive note the tuna toro and tuna salmon bowl were generous and good. The teishoku box was mediocre. I asked for butter fish and got mackerel. Had to ask for the sashimi portion which they forgot. Not sure why the hostess was more focused on her phone than her customers but not a return visit. read more

Soma Suisan - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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My friend and I are excited to try Soma Suiasan soft opening. It's at the former Gozen space. We came for lunch. They have good deals for lunch special. Their lunch menu only has few items, which means they are focused on their ingredients. I had the Tuna & Toro Mt. Fuji Bowl. Their fish is from Toyosu Market in Japan. They specialize in maguro (tuna). It was good and very nice with the marinated Ikura (Salmon Roe). I love their housemade ice cream. They had mango, ginger, sakura, sesame, and matcha green tea flavors available. The ginger flavor was special. The manager is nice. It's metered street parking, $1 for an hour, max 2 hours during the day. read more

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So grateful that a friend recommended this new spot to me in its infancy. Once in a while you learn about greatness in some form or another- in this case it's in the form of a classy authentic stylish Japanese restaurant legitimately serving up the best fish I've had in CA. We celebrated my wife's birthday and despite having some food allergies the server and chef collaborated and they provided the perfect omakase solutions throughout the night. The evening was full of happy little surprises... one of the most memorable were the box of uniquely individual sake ceramic cups that we chose from, along with our server describing the cuts of fish some of which as a japanese descendent have never been introduced to... to the matcha tiramisu which alone was worth traveling for. We were with a couple of friends that are from the food industry in NYC and they couldn't wait to bring back friends and family too. The service was special the ambiance and music was fresh and the food was just a whole bunch of happy delicious surprises. read more

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The famous tuna wholesaler from Toyosu Market in Tokyo has opened their first izakaya in the U.S. I was amazed by the sashimi cuts I had never tried before--tuna head (nōten), cheek, and throat--each with its own unique texture and rich flavor. Needless to say, it was incredibly fresh. But it wasn't just the tuna that stood out. The other seafood dishes, sushi, and the well-balanced menu all showcased the chef's skill and deep respect for the ingredients. The pricing was very reasonable for the quality. I'm thrilled to add this restaurant to my go-to list. read more

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This place is phenomenal. A hidden gem in West Hollywood, tucked away right on La Cienega. We've come a couple times now and always sit at the bar, the staff is super attentive and friendly, well engaged but not overbearing, and the food is so good!!! While we were eating here the other night, they brought in a fresh fish shipment, and had us come over and check out a massive bluefin in a styrofoam container. The thing had to be like 5 feet long, and was literally right off the plane from Japan. Talk about fresh!! We then got to watch their master sushi chef slice up and prep the fish while we ate. Such a cool experience. This has become a new go-to spot for sure, and we will be back soon! read more

So AMAZING that my husband and I went two weekends in a row! The first time we ordered a bunch of dishes off the menu but the second time we had the Maguro Lovers Sushi Omakase. I highly recommend the omakase. They have cuts of tuna sushi that you've never even heard of and they're delicious! Service is fantastic, and the ambiance feels like you're in Japan! Love it here! Thank you to the staff! read more

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Lovely restaurant with the best combination of fresh seafood, attentive and kind staff, and mellow and upscale ambience- a true gem! The grilled fish sets are excellent, salmon rice generous , and desserts delicate and delicious. read more

Small intimate setting. Was surprised to see it wasn't busier on a Saturday. Service was very attentive. Unique menu felt authentic. Only sad I wanted to try the omakase menu and apparently you need a reservation for that. If it were busy I would see that but it was really quiet. Extensive sake menu. read more

Guys, I am visiting from Alaska, and IF (that is a big if) we had a place like this, Omakase would cost ya 250, easy. This place is a steal. You'll chat with the chef, the waitstaff....guess what, they are all Japanese. This is the real deal. They fly in the fish from their own market in Japan! Best Sushi EVER outside of Japan that I've ever had. Give them a try, just past the Beverly Center. You Bougie Californians have no idea how good you have it! read more

Everything was so delicious and fresh miso soup was so good we got the assorted sushi dinner 10/10 if you're ever here you should definitely get it! The ambiance was so nice they have limited seating so make sure to make a reservation the drinks were so good. They were so friendly and welcoming can't wait to go back read more

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I've officially found my forever sushi spot in LA and I'm never looking back. This place is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the entire space is a vibe.....beautiful surroundings, a warm atmosphere, and an incredibly attentive staff that makes you feel taken care of from start to finish. The tuna sampler was unreal, so fresh it practically melts in your mouth. Every bite tasted like it came straight from the ocean. And the hot sake? Next level. It arrives in its own carafe, kept perfectly warm by a candle underneath, which just adds to the cozy, thoughtful experience. Even the cucumber dish was A+++ Crisp, refreshing, and somehow elevated beyond what you'd expect from something so simple. Honestly, everything we ordered was outstanding. What I love most is that it feels like a true hidden spot! Affordable, authentic, and without the chaotic crowds or long lines you see at so many LA sushi places. If you're looking for a cute, genuine sushi spot with amazing food and a great atmosphere, this is it. Highly, highly recommend. read more

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Fans of the late Kiriko on Sawtelle will feel a sense of comfort in a kitchen helmed by alumni. High quality ingredients served well. Lots of options and omakase is reasonably priced for its generosity. read more

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5 stars is the bare minimum! From the moment I walked in with its incredible ambiance to the perfectly picked table setting I enjoyed every second of my experience. The service was great and the food was even better. The staff was extremely warm and helpful and the food was superb. From the salmon skewers to the hand rolls to the best ice cream ive ever tasted, I absolutely recommend and can't wait to go back again! read more

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We tried the Omakase skewers cause we had heard good things about it! Did not disappoint!! Food was very tasty, very well presented and service was impeccable!! Favorite dish was probably the skewers assortment, particularly the salmon belly. Desserts were really good too! Highly recommend their shaved ice cream On top of that we really loved how special design of everything was, the plates were beautiful, you can choose your class out of a collection when you order some sake, and just the decoration overall was truly amazing. read more

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Straight from Tokyo's famous Tsukiji Fish Market to our own backyard here in LA, this charming little restaurant was hands-down my favorite spot this past weekend. My wife and I enjoyed some of the freshest tuna imaginable--cut straight from the bone. The menu featured an incredible selection, including all-time favorites like scallops and melt-in-your-mouth salmon so tender even a baby could eat it. With prices this good, there's no question--we'll definitely be going back read more

Soma Suisan - Tuna straight from the bone! - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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Sushi was delicious! Tuna was legit. I would recommend. It was not very busy on a Sunday night.

It was a great surprise to stumble upon this place while we were in town this weekend. We were looking for sushi and the description intrigued us so we stopped by only to find out that it had just opened under all new management and remodel and they are relatively new. I've been to a lot of great high-end sushi restaurants in this has to be one of the top ones I've been to. The owner came to the table and really broke down everything beautifully for us and provided us with a great experience with the exact right fish, and the right beverages to go with it and everything was flawless and beautiful. Treat yourself. read more

Soma Suisan - Amberjack Crudo - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

We had the pleasure of trying Soma Suisan for the first time today. The whole experience was truly incredible. The quality of the fish is elite. They source their tuna from Japan, and even though it travels overseas it is so fresh and full of flavor. You don't find this kind of quality in a lot of sushi places. Their appetizers are special too, like their creamy tofu. It is very light and refreshing, but with a perfectly comforting taste to it. It goes well with the sashimi. The crab croquettes were also very high quality and the outside was perfectly fried without being dense. Their dessert was some of the best I've had. We ordered their ginger ice cream (with real ginger pieces--none of that artificial ginger taste) and the purple potato brûlée. The brûlée was not sweet and unlike anything I've had before. So delectable. And the staff are so friendly and dedicated. We spoke to the chef for a while who really seemed passionate about his work, and the waitress was so kind with a beautiful heart. The owner really did a good job with this place! The inside is very cleanly decorated, the ambience feels--upper class Japanese if that makes sense. The pillows have the indent in the middle--like decorative pillows should--and the modern-looking chandelier adds a nice touch. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience! We will be back. Best wishes for your grand opening! -Mori family read more

Soma Suisan - Purple potato brûlée--so delicious. - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Had another amazing experience at Soma Suisan. This time I had nakaochi which is tuna backbone. It's the spine and backbone of the tuna with little bits of tuna meat in between ribs. It was a 1/2 for $70. It comes with spoons to dig out the tuna meat and seaweed wraps with sushi rice to make hand rolls. Seriously one of the most unique dining experiences I've ever had. If you love sushi you gotta try this. read more

Soma Suisan - Nakaochi - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Dinner with a group of girlfriends during their "soft" soft opening was a delight. Great food, KILLER sashimi, and great ambiance. Love how they present a cedar box full of small sake glasses for you to select your glass for the night~ The kamameshi at the end was great too. We had the salmon and ikura (salmon roe) one, and NOT a stingy portion of the seafood~ The other table was having the crab and scallop one. I want to try that one next time~ And their homemade icecream was great too (I liked the cherry blossom flavor) . read more

Soma Suisan - Sake glasses - Japanese Near Me - West Hollywood, California

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I absolutely loved this restaurant. The restaurant is beautiful and well decorated. The food is reminiscent of meals I had in Japan and I like the mix of sushi and yakitori. The ingredients tasted very fresh and in fact, their fish is flown in from the famous Tokyo Tsukiji fish market. Went on a Friday at 6 with no res and got a table. This place feels like a hidden gem. read more

OMG.. this place is an absolute gem! Gorgeous interior amazing service and the food was all good! I can't wait to go back.

We came here for lunch today and ordered the nigiri sushi set, while my wife ordered the toro and tuna bowl. It was some of the freshest sushi I've had in LA, and the restaurant still has the exact same ambience as Raku. It's beautiful inside. I can't wait to try their dinner menu next read more