Great ambiance and amazing food! Contemporary and minimalistic interior. Perfect setting for a date night! I came in on a weekday evening and there was no wait! I tried the Salmon, Scallop, and Blue Crab Sonmari. All of them had a wonderful blend of flavors and the ratio of toppings to rice was perfect! The salmon stood out to me the most! It tasted really fresh and was slightly cold, which really emphasized the flavors. I love how the seaweed comes separately so that it doesn't get soggy from the fish and rice. You simply slide the hand roll off the wooden paddle onto the seaweed when you are ready to eat! Our server was great! Always checked on us and food came quick! Street parking is available, but can be hard to find. Overall, really enjoyed the vibes and the food! read more

Sonmari - salmon, scallop, spicy tuna, blue crab - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I'm very skeptical when it comes to trendy places that receive a lot of hype on social media but my friends and I actually really enjoyed our meal here this past weekend. We were able to easily get a reservation about 2 weeks ahead for a Friday night dinner. The server told us they do lunch specials which are sets of their handrolls, but for dinner you need to order a la carte. I think based off this information, I would opt for lunch next time but almost everything we ordered was amazing. What we ordered: Small Plates: -Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: One of my favorite tuna crispy rices I've had. The rice was crispy even after sitting at the table for some time. Had a nice brush of soy glaze on exterior which gave it extra flavor. I love that their rice had some chew after the initial crunchy bite. It wasn't hard and dry like other spots. Generous amount of spicy tuna. Topped w/avo and a tiny sliver of jalapeno. Comes as 2 pieces per order but they are a bit larger than other spots so you could easily cut them in half for optimal sharing. -Hikari-Don: The star of the show. Delicious. I am considering coming back and just ordering one for myself as the meal. Has scallop, shrimp, tuna, uni, ikura, and small bits of yellow radish for texture. We noticed the nori served with this dish is a thinner sheet that's the seasoned kind with probably sesame/salt as opposed to the plain sheets served with the sonmari handrolls. We had to ask for more which was an annoying $2 charge because the sheets are also cut smaller than the handrolls so you can't fit much into one. This bowl alone also costs $65 so it is hefty but very INDULGENT. Hand Rolls (Sonmari): -Scallop: Supple, fresh. Yummy, would order this again. -Seared Salmon: My friends and I agreed this might have been our favorite handroll. It was simple but done well. Fatty salmon, was not over-torched. Nice char flavor. -C.U.T (Caviar, Uni, Tuna): Decadent. Thick cut of tuna. Shiso leaf is not my cup of tea so I had to remove it but still a real treat if you're will to splurge $25 on one handroll. Otherwise, I would say this is skippable if you're already getting other high-ticket items. -Saewoo-Jang: Soy-marinated shrimp. My friend and I both agreed we would not order this one again. The flavor was very one-noted. It really only had a pronounced kimchi flavor. The flesh was also on the tough side and difficult to get a clean bite (I had to yank on the shrimp). We wished the shrimp was as soft and plush as the ones in the hikari-don. We don't recommend this one. Cocktail: -Citrus Splash: Sweet but not overwhelming. Good acidity and fragrant rosemary. Would order this again. Portion size: I think if you eat an average/small amount and were planning to get the Hikari-don to share, I would start with 2 handrolls and share a small plate before splitting the hikari-don with 1-2 other people. I ate 4 handrolls and 1 spicy tuna crispy rice before eating a large chunk of the hikari-don and was pretty full by the end so do keep that in mind; the handrolls can be filling from all the rice and plump size. The restaurant and parking: The restaurant has nice ambiance with a main medium-sized room and bar seating, and a separate room closer to the entrance where reserved seating is. Service was attentive and prompt. They provide a wet nap at the beginning before you eat. The prices are on the higher end but I would go here for a special occasion. The restaurant faces Sunset and I believe they offer valet in the front but I easily found free street parking on a Friday night next to the elementary school on the right turn before you approach the restaurant. Overall: A delicious dinner! Would come back for a nice occasion read more

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Food: 5/5 such a good spot for drinks and food. Every dish was fresh and perfectly seasoned. Every sonmari was so good, I literally tried as much as I could eat! Service: 5/5 Staff was great, attentive and fast. Ambiance: 4/5 Great atmosphere, parking a little challenging but worth coming! read more

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The hype for this place is real, this is now my favorite hand roll spot in LA. Everything we ate was 10/10 and I will be definitely back to try more menu items. My favorite by far was the uni toast, I was in bliss eating that. The service was good but not blow you away elevated to bring this out of casual to a higher tier restaurant when you're paying a higher tier price. This is actually a 4.5 stars for me if I could do half stars. Service/Ambiance: We made a 7 PM reservation for Thursday night. Parking is street parking, which we didn't have an issue with parking by the church/school down the neighborhood street. The interior is dark and vibey, when they sat us down they turned on the lamp on our table. Our table was a small two person table so at times it was packed with all of our dishes. They have the hand wipe that looks like a little tablet that they add water to. Though we put we were celebrating on our reservation, they didn't do anything special for it or even acknowledged it which was a bit of a bummer but I guess it's just a default field on the reservation app. Just know they won't make your night special for it. Drinks: Their drinks menu has a lot of sake options but we opted for the yuzu soju cocktail (it was so refreshing and delightful - reminded us of a calamansi juice) and the seasonal golden ale from Japan (was refreshing). I saw they had non alcoholic Suntory but I wish they had their regular beer. Small Bites: The waiter advised for two people to order 2 small bites for the table and three handrolls each. We did three small bites, three handrolls each, and a dessert. We left stuffed! For our small bites, we ordered the crispy rice, half a dozen oysters, and their most popular uni toast. The ratio on the crispy rice was perfect and I loved how there was a sliver of avocado too. It was fried perfectly and still had the white rice inside. This dish was pretty sticky and got stuck to my teeth so might not be a great option if you're on a date but it came off after chewing for a while. The oysters were fresh and standard. The uni toast though, absolutely delicious. The taste was phenomenal with all the individual components making a symphony of taste. The uni was fresh too, my girlfriend does not like uni unless it's very fresh and she enjoyed the uni toast. A must try! Handrolls: Now for the handrolls, everything blew me away. The standouts for me were (in order of my favorite to least) the salmon, seared salmon, blue crab, and the bossam! Almost everything we ordered except the scallop. Don't get me wrong though, the scallop was good it just wasn't especially tasty like the others. It came aesthetic and I loved being able to decide which ones to eat first/taking my time without having to worry about the seaweed soggy-ing up. All the fish was fresh and seasoned perfectly. The chili yellowtail wasn't too spicy. The bossam was such a unique blend of flavors and the mackerel didn't taste really fishy. Dessert: We finished the meal off with the matcha basque cake and it was a 10/10 too. The matcha wasn't overpowering and the texture was done perfectly. read more

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Presentation and ambience were top notch! Everything was beautifully presented, and the portions were generous, especially with the fish. The rice to fish ratio was absolute delicious. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. Truly a feast for both the eyes and the tummy! Highly recommend: * Uni toast * Seared salmon hand roll * Wagyu donabe (2-4 person portion) * Hikaru Don Bonus: Plenty of free street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, which is always a win! Would definitely be back! read more

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Went here on a Friday afternoon at 2:30 pm. You can reserve a spot to guarantee seating, but it's not necessary. Just be prepared to wait if you dont have a reservation. We ordered the Hikari-Don and Sonmari set. Both were large portions. We've gone to a couple other handroll/sushi restaurants but those were smaller portions and of lower quality, so this was happily better than expected. There are 2 gender neutral bathrooms. Service is pretty slow, about 20 minutes before we got our first meal. Waiters are friendly. Quite pricey but very good quality. Parking can be difficult because its going to be on the street somewhere. Would recommend, but only on special occasions because its pretty expensive in my opinion. read more

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We were in town for a concert and usually HATED driving to LA. If we were going to eat somewhere, we had to make it count. We stumbled upon Sonmari on TikTok and were not disappointed at all. The handrolls were a new concept in my opinion. I liked the taco holders they came in. I was inspired to make some of these ceramics on my own. Each ceramic had their own little design that were super cute. Service was quick and the sushi chefs were attentive. Food was amazing. I loved the uni toast. I wasn't expecting there to be the most perfect grilled cheese underneath the uni. Now I'm destined to make the perfect grilled cheese now. read more

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Stopped by with some friends as a party of 3 on a Monday afternoon for lunch, we heard about this place and we were excited to try it! The place is small but very nice inside. We got seated within 5-10 minutes and got our orders taken fairly quickly. We waited around 15-20 minutes for our hand rolls, but they were well worth the wait! We each got the Temaki Mori lunch special which is a great deal especially with the portions. My favorite was the yellowtail hand roll, but all of them were delicious. At times it did kind of feel like we were getting rushed, even though it wasn't too busy, since they cleared our plates immediately as we finished the rolls. Other than that, the service was great. Overall, it was a great meal and would definitely recommend to anyone. Can't wait to come back soon. read more

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Taste: 4 Creativity/Authenticity: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 4 Was able to snag a reservation for this place cause I've heard good things. To start not a lot of parking in the area so be prepared to walk but the area is silver lake so hipsters and homeless. So this is a Korean Japanese fusion restaurant very interesting. Came here with a group so we got the spread, all the top handrolls and the favorites. Starting with the uni toast, great texture and interesting combinations but the uni didn't hit, next the Hikari don, amazing can't get any better! Now to the handrolls, banh mi, cut, chili yellowtail, blue crab and wagyu all were amazing but the cut and banh mi take the top. Service here is fast and the staff is very friendly. Overall great spot and when I'm In the area will def try to get a spot. read more

Sonmari - Hakari don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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If you love innovative Korean-inspired dishes, elevated flavors, and extremely high-quality fish, you need to add Sonmari to your list. This Korean handroll bar brings a creative twist to sushi while still letting the quality of each ingredient shine. My friend and I came for their lunch special, which includes a flight of handrolls, and I was honestly shocked by how generous the portions were. Each handroll was packed with an insane amount of fish, with a great mix of flavors like yellowtail and spicy tuna. The seaweed was fresh and crisp, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The balance of every bite was so well done. Don't sleep on the miso clam chowder either. It is an absolute must and such a unique dish that perfectly showcases their elevated approach to Korean-inspired flavors. The best part? They have an indoor-style patio where I was able to dine with my dog, making it such a fun and relaxed spot. Whether you're coming for creative cocktails, mocktails, small bites, or a full sushi meal, Sonmari is a place that will impress. Two people getting the lunch special and splitting an appetizer came out to around $105, which felt worth it for the quality, experience, and amount of food we received. Definitely a spot to check out if you're looking for a unique sushi experience with elevated Korean flavors. read more

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Was finally able to try Somari after hearing about it so much. Was able to grab a reservation- highly recommend because sometimes the wait can be long. The menu is super simple, you have your sashimi, small plates, and your hand-rolls. The quality of the fish was outstanding, and you could really taste how fresh everything was. The Hikari Don was easily the star of the meal. Every bite was packed with fresh, high-quality seafood, and the balance of flavors was spot on. It was one of those dishes that leaves you wanting to come back just to order it again. We also tried several hand rolls, and they were equally impressive. Although the hand roll I was looking forward to the most didn't live up quite to expectations- the eel. I'd skip this one. I felt the gochujang just overpowered the flavor. But that's just me. What really stood out was the value. Considering the freshness and quality of the food, the prices were more than reasonable. If you're looking for excellent sushi without paying an outrageous premium, Somari is definitely worth a visit. read more

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On a Saturday afternoon, it was easy to find parking on the right residential street of the restaurant, and my friend and I were able to walk in. Upon entering we weren't greeted or acknowledged and had to wait awhile. Besides that, afterwards our server was friendly and attentive. Serrano Hamachi - 5/5: The fish was fresh and the yuzu ponzu brought such a tangy umami pairing. Sonmari Set - 4/5: Their temaki sushi was what brought me to dine in with their innovative way of being able to wrap the sushi yourself to keep the seaweed crispy. Everything was good but I especially enjoyed the last 2 fancier rolls on the left. Their wasn't anything too standout with the other 3. This set did come with miso soup but its pretty pricey at $39. read more

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We had reservations, but our table wasn't quite ready, so we waited about five minutes before being seated. We ended up sitting outside, which was a bit hot and noisy. We ordered the crispy rice, Hikari Don, soba, and a few hand rolls. Everything was good, but our favorite was the banh mi hand roll. read more

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This is definitely not your traditional Japanese restaurant. The portions are surprisingly generous, making each dish great for sharing. The presentation is beautiful, and the ingredients taste fresh. I especially enjoyed the specialty sushi and seafood dishes. While the flavors were good overall, I'd rate the food around 8/10--creative and satisfying, though a few dishes leaned a bit heavy on the sauces, which covered some of the natural seafood flavor. What really stood out was the service. Every staff member was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming throughout the meal. Overall, a great place if you're looking for modern Japanese cuisine with large portions and excellent hospitality. I'd happily come back to try more items on the menu. read more

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I've been meaning to come to this place for a while now and glad I finally did. I had the lunch special "Temaki Mori: which came with 5 hand rolls: blue crab, yellowtail, salmon, scallop and spicy tuna. I also ordered the saewoojang (marinated raw korean shrimp) as an extra one. The blue crab, yellowtail, salmon were great. The scallop was alright and spicy tuna was not my fave (it was a little too sweet tasting for my liking). The korean marinated shrimp was great but I personally just love anything Korean soy marinated (crab/shrimp etc.) and it was seasoned enough where I didn't need additional soy sauce on it. I also ordered the uni toast. The toast was beautifully prepared and it was rich tasting with the egg yolk and plenty of uni. Although I love uni, I don't think I'd get this again. As someone else reviewed, I do think the egg slightly overpowered the taste of the uni. Overall this place was a good experience and I would go back and just order a few of my fave options instead of getting the set! But it was a good way to explore which ones I liked :) read more

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My friend and I came here at 2 PM on a Sunday and this was the earliest reservation for lunch they had the day of. The inside of the restaurant has a modern and cozy interior that has the vibe of an izakaya/upscale sushi bar. For food we ordered the clam chowder, the Sonmari lunch set, and the shrimp Sonmari and bossam Sonmari. The food itself is very interesting and flavorful. The clam chowder has a light yet impactful flavor to the broth. For each of the Sonmari rolls, each one was unique in its own way with my favorite being the bossam. Overall, Sonmari has the elements of an upscale and cozy Japanese eatery, although I must say the portions and items are a bit overpriced. read more

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Food was AMAZING. That uni toast would be in my death row meal. SO GAS. So good. Delicious. so flavorful. amazing. a work of art. 10/10 I liked the seared salmon sonmari so we ordered another set but the second one had way too much mustard sauce and it was so salty :( but first one was perfectly balanced. Unagi was valid. Wagyu sonmari was also very yummy, good meat to rice ratio, great flavor and textures. Got the hikari don over the wagyu don because there was more protein variety and it was good! Surprisingly the mountain was still fish (minced) and not all rice. It was good but -1 point that they only gave a few seaweed and charged and extra $2 for more seaweed....we are already paying so much for everything else why seaweed $2? Personally I think unlimited seaweed should be included.. Valet is $15 btw. And idk why but I couldn't reach them by calling. You NEED a reservation cause they fill up and close walk ins early. 8pm on a Saturday you got to pray you get lucky- which we did thank you sm for the sweet girl at the front with beautiful hair bless her soul. So service is 10/10. But they need to improve their phone situation cause if we didn't get lucky we drove an hour to eat here to be potentially turned away 2-3 hours before closing when I tried calling multiple times and DMs replied the next day. Also these are premium LA prices definitely expensive but so so delicious. read more

Parking is ehhh Service 5/5 We made reservations for 2 for 3:30. We got there early around 2:30 and they sat us which was amazing. I would come back for several items * the red snapper & yellow tail nigiri * The A5 Wagyu * the crispy rice (I like the portion size) * maguro monaka * tuna taku My partner liked * the seared salmon * chili yellow tail. The place is cute very traditional. I recommend it you're in the area. Definitely worth the stop. read more

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Everything was absolutely delicious here. Only thing about silver lake is the challenging parking but highly recommend this spot. Super fresh fish and fun to eat hand rolls! I love the unagi, seared salmon, and blue crab. Must come back to try their other items on the menu! read more

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Being taunted by endless Tiktoks about Sonmari, I finally found the time to visit. My brother took me here as a bday treat and the food was amazing. Atmosphere inside was nice though we were tucked away in a corner away from the entire restaurant. The food however took forever. My brother had finished eating all his food and I had only still not gotten my hikari don. After 10-15 minutes it finally came out. At least my food didn't disappoint. The portion was big and filled me up. Fish was incredibly fresh. Just wished service was better, the table next to us on the other hand however, had gotten a lot of attention and great service meanwhile it took them a while to even get us water or our order submitted. Hopefully next time service would be better as the food is really good. read more

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This is probably my favorite sushi place in Silver Lake so far! Honestly no critique :) if I had one or two, our server could be a little more attentive, and the sushi rice could be less vinegary. It's such a nice and cute place to dine whether it's during the day or at night, and their seafood is exquisite. Their Hikari-don is to die for! A must order if you like Chirashi-don. Every bite is perfection. Their hand rolls are fun and super crisp! I also love they have Japanese draft beer as well. read more

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Found Sonmari on Rednote, and their hand rolls caught my eye! This Japanese-Korean fusion hand roll bar in Silverlake is run by Chef Kang and is mostly reservation-only, so I'd recommend booking ahead. Luckily, I was able to snag a 2 p.m. reservation the same week. We ordered the fresh oysters, maguro monaka, temaki mori lunch special, and the seared salmon, chili yellowtail, bánh mì, and saewoo-jang hand rolls. Everything was beautifully presented, and I liked that the seaweed was served separately so you could wrap each hand roll fresh. My favorites were the seared salmon and saewoo-jang hand rolls. I enjoyed the creative Japanese-Korean fusion flavors. It made the menu feel unique compared to a typical hand roll spot. it was a delicious meal and I'd come back to try more of their specialty hand rolls! read more

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This place is so worth the hype! Everything we had was absolutely delicious and left us wanting more. The portion sizes of the shareable plates is good to share with ~2 people, if you have a larger group I recommend ordering multiple of some of the smaller dishes and getting some handrolls as well. My favorites were the chirashi bowl, the miso clam chowder, and the banh mi handroll! I ordered 3 of the handrolls - Sonmari has some very imaginative and unique flavors for these so don't be afraid to try some of their special rolls! Servers were very attentive and helpful when asking about the menu and portion sizes. I will definitely be coming back to try some more of the dishes and recommending this place to others too! read more

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Sonmari was a great spot overall. There's paid street parking nearby, and even without a reservation we were seated very quickly. The service was friendly and efficient throughout the meal. The standout dish was the Nori Bibim Soba. It was incredibly refreshing and perfect for a hot day. We also really enjoyed the blue crab, unagi, and especially the seared salmon, which was my favorite of the hand roll selections. I've ordered another one after my meal because I enjoyed it that much. The only dish I wouldn't order again was the scallop. It had way too much mayo mixed in, which completely overpowered the scallop's flavor and it tasted super fishy like it wasn't fresh. I'd skip that one next time. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the soba and the sushi. Great service, quick seating, and several dishes that are well worth trying. read more

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Where do I even begin.. sonmari is one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in a while. The fish was so fresh and good quality and everything we ordered was delicious. I ordered the spicy tuna crispy rice which came with 4 good sized pieces. I also got the uni toast which I think it only a limited time menu item but I wish it was permanent. I haven't stopped thinking about the uni toast all week- it was so smooth and a generous serving of uni. Also got the hikari-don which was pretty good size I feel like u could split with 2 people. It has tuna, ikura , uni and sweet shrimp So so good. I can't wait to come back read more

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Woah. So good, lived up to the hype! Hikari-don: 9/10, so delicious. I was a bit hesitant at first to order as sometimes I am not the biggest fan of ikura, uni, or shrimp. I could tell all the fish was of high quality and didn't have the overly fishy taste I sometimes get at restaurants where quality is lower. I do wish they provided more than a few pieces of seaweed. Extra seaweed costs $2. For the price of the bowl it feels a little cheap to charge for seaweed. Seared salmon sonmari: 11/10!! Soooo good my fav thing we got Chili yellowtail: 9/10, delicious but I just didn't love the cilantro Blue crab sonmari: 9/10, pretty basic but delicious! The restaurant during dinner time is low lit and would be nice for a date night or nice dinner with friends. Service was wonderful and food came out quickly. Parking is street parking and a bit of a hassle. We parked in the neighborhood nearby. I was told they take walk ins but reservation is highly recommended. Definitely need to come back and try the other dishes read more

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Ok my friends told me about Sonmari and I'm happy I tried it this past Sunday!! The food was very good and my glass of wine. I had the soar salmon rolls and blue tuna without rice. (Kito friendly) I also adore the patron gets to put the roll into seaweed wraps, which is unique!! It was very good and 5/5 for me. Their sushi is very fresh and tasty! The ambiance is cute but it's not too big inside . Very modern and nice decor inside. Also, they have a good menu with food and drinks. This place is quite expensive in my mind!! Our bill was pretty pricy once the tab came. I will come back here to try ! 5/5 for md and great customer service! Someone checked on us the entire time! Love that! ~Marshay D. read more

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One of the best hand rolls I've ever had. The fish was fresh, well balanced flavors, and a variety of simple vs. unique rolls. I have been thinking of coming back since I finished my first meal. read more

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I would give this place way more than just 5 stars because this was easily one of the most unique and interactive hand roll experiences we've ever been to in LA! This place is pure wow factor from start to finish and we genuinely can't get over how good every single dish was!! The open faced hand roll concept is genius because the stick that holds the sushi keeps the nori crispy. We tried a wide variety of their handrolls from salmon, blue crab, yellowtail, okonomiyaki, banh mi, sae woo jang, and scallop. Not only do they have such a wide variety, but each were all uniquely and beautifully presented. Everything tasted so fresh and the flavors in each were perfectly balanced! Although all the handrolls were amazing, the hikari don is definitely a must order on your visit here! It was so addicting and even though we were already full we still couldn't stop going back for more. It's one of those dishes you keep thinking about even after you leave and easily worth every single penny. We also tried a variety of appetizers, which was a nice change in texture. The uni toast had a generous amount of uni that was so buttery! The bibim soba noodles were light and refreshing and such a good contrast to the richness of everything else. It's so so rare nowadays to come across a restaurant thats unique and hits every mark of being perfect! Every single dish was handcrafted intentionally and the service was amazing! The ambiance and interior is clean and modern and tastefully designed making it perfect for both special occasions and casual nights out. read more

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What we got: 1. Hikaridon: 10/10 so worth it. The bowl was so large and FULL of fresh fish, amaebi and different types of uni. If you could only order one thing I would recommend this. 2. Miso clam soup: 9/10 Another hit. They perfectly combined the taste of miso soup and clam chowder together. This was a great palate cleanser too. 3. Yellowtail hand roll: 7/10 This was a very sizeable handroll but honestly didn't compare to the hikaridon with the seaweed wrap on the side 4. Oysters: fresh !! Servers were great and the vibes were also very nice. I made a reservation so didn't have to wait and the space is small so I would recommend doing so if you can. read more

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Came here around a month ago. We unfortunately came near closing time ( I know, I know). Staff were super nice about it and still went out of their way to explain all of their rolls and recommendations. Restaurant vibe overall was really cute, dark lighting is always my fave, which is what they had. All of the hand rolls we had were pretty solid. They even give you those really fun napkins that expand in water. I really liked the overall experience of grabbing the roll with your hand then sliding it off a stick with the seaweed. Very feral ( grrr) . Our favorites were the bahn mi, seared salmon, and the blue crab. We could've gone without the scallop roll, a little too creamy/ mayo-e in my opinion. Would come back for sure!! read more

Sonmari - Spicy tuna, yellowtail, salmon, blue crab, scallop, seared salmon, shiro hana, bahn mi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is THE spot for handrolls. They fill it up so much, you can just order their combo and it will be very filling. We even got theirvother appetizers and they were filling on their own too. Left very satisfied and full. All of the fish was fresh tasting. A must try!p read more

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Disclaimer: I don't like fusion food. So there, I guess this review might not be a very fair one, but it's a personal preference. I did really like their Hakari don. It was full of very fresh fish and surprisingly filling. The handrolls were good, but most of them were very heavy on the sauce, and my mouth felt a bit numb after trying a few. Presentation was good, and the service was friendly, but overall, I thought the handrolls were a bit overpriced for what you get. We found street parking a few blocks away, but the place does offer valet service. read more

NOTE: Dined in on 4/9/26. Can be tough to find parking around this area, but we got lucky with a spot nearby. When I heard that the team behind Temaki Society was opening up a dedicated non-shared space restaurant, I was ecstatic. They make some of the best handrolls you can find ANYWHERE (especially the seared salmon) and this expanded space allows them to also flex an expanded menu! They took over the former Omakase by Osen space and it is largely unchanged. While it's a busy stretch of Sunset, it's actually reasonably quiet inside and if you sit in the patio area, they can choose to either open it up for some semi-al fresco dining or keep in closed depending on the weather. Going to apologize that I didn't take photos of the seared salmon handroll nor did I take photos of the spicy tuna crispy rice, but I'll touch upon them briefly in the written review: Seared salmon handroll - Unfortunately, not as good as the version at Temaki Society. I feel like the chili crunch flavor is muted and the sear on our handroll was insufficient (maybe just a little off this time). Ideally, you want to be able to taste the slight garlicky spice from the chili crunch and enjoy the difference in texture. And you want the salmon to melt in your mouth by being seared just enough, but it was still almost completely raw. Would definitely help if I had taken a photo to showcase what I mean. Spicy tuna crispy rice - A fairly standard interpretation of this dish, but prepared super well. Checks all the boxes with spicy tuna, avocado, a slice of jalapeno, a little bit of sauce underneath, with rice cooked perfectly, and it was still hot. It's rather large and the price reflects that for the two big pieces you get. They're pretty much the same size as a handroll each. Really appreciate how good the rice was and how it didn't gum up in my teeth. Okonomiyaki shrimp - panko fried shrimp, okonomi sauce, and bonito flakes. This tastes exactly like you would expect! I don't think there's too much to say about it. It's crunchy, the sauce + mayo mixture complements the batter + plump shrimp well. Hambagu - While this was good, I think it's a little much to be charging more for this than the seared salmon handroll, for 3 bites of hamburger, caramelized onions, cucumber, and thousand island on top of rice and nori. I probably wouldn't order it again. Hikari-don - while expensive, this has tuna (seemed like chutoro aka medium fatty bluefin tuna), takuan, ikura, sweet shrimp, and uni and comes with nori on the side for you to make your own little handrolls. You can even ask for more nori if you run out (we did). The rice is perfect, just like the rice from the handrolls, and all the ingredients work well together. Really rich and decadent if you throw in bits of the tuna and uni together. Easily the best item here, but you're paying a premium for it! Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Sonmari and I'd come back to try other items, but I can't say I was pleased with everything I tried... mostly due to the value proposition. Some of the items are quite expensive for what they are. Still highly recommend giving it a shot, but maybe stick to going to Temaki Society if you're looking for the best version of the seared salmon handroll. read more

Sonmari - Hambagu and okonomiyaki shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Chef Kang is a genius... each bite is mind blowing. All the dishes are so elevated and the combinations of flavors work so well. Im Korean myself and I truly appreciate all the Korean inspired dishes (potato pancake, the bossam handroll, the soju drinks) Tip: Do your best to make reservations... walk ins are easily a 1-2 hour My favorites: 1. Drinks: Yuki drop, citrus splash 2. Appetizers: clam chowder, uni toast 3. Handrolls: banhmi, seared salmon, bossam read more

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There's a pretty good reason why this place is rated so highly. Came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch with no wait and then also Sunday evening with reservations. Everything was tasting so fresh and of high quality. As a first timer, I would recommend going for the Lunch special (sonmari set) as it provides all the basics that you would want to try at a good price point. Then once you come for lunch, go for dinner as the menu expands and there even more offerings. Highly recommend the hikari-don as there is a decent amount of good quality fish in it plus the carbs which provides a balance to the fatty fish and a satisfying bite. After trying all the sonmaris, all are great though if I had to choose my least favorite, it would be the Bahn-mi. The pairing wasn't as much too my liking especially when compared to the other offerings. Overall, the head chef has trained at Michelin starred restaurants along with a great team. They provide an excellent dining experience and an outstanding take on handrolls ensuring thst each piece of seaweed is crisp and that the fish is tasty. For a small menu and quick to go experience, Temaki Society in DTLA is a great option but for the full on experience, I would recommend Sonmari. Definitely would recommend this place. read more

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New Korean handroll spot that opened in Silverlake/Echo Park. Menu is big and has many different options so definitely something for everyone. Overall, it's worth trying but I wouldn't say it's anything amazing. read more

Sonmari - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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5 stars for our first visit which was lunch, 4 stars for our second visit which was dinner. The service upon our first visit was excellent, second visit was a bit amateur. No knowledge of the sakes they served, and overall a bit sloppy and inattentive. We also preferred the food items that we tried during lunch. Hand rolls are all solid. Favorites were the seared salmon and the hambagu, both 5 stars. The crispy rice spice tuna was also solid and tasty. Miso clam chowder was really good, 4 stars. The GAMJA-JEON (which is like a little potato pancake) was beautifully presented but lacked a bit of flavor, 3 stars. Ambiance is beautiful, I definitely prefer eating inside at a table or by the sushi bar. I feel like since this spot is new the service will be more consistent but you just can't beat these fun hand rolls here and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Let me start off by saying that I fell in love with the handrolls from Temaki Society, so when I found out they opened a legit restaurant.. I was floored to say that least! Only bummer is that it is in Echo Park which means parking is not the easiest (and honestly the only reason why it took me so long to finally dine here). There is a valet lot ($15-20) across the street so that helped with our lunch dining experience. We were seated at the bar and it was awesome to watch all the action unfold. We started with the Yuzu sake (AMAZING) and a glass of the German Sparkling wine (Hild) both of which were super refreshing! Highly recommend. We ordered: Uni Toast - Super yummy and what you would expect, though the cream sauce was to die for. Red Snapper Sashimi - Super fresh and delish Temaki Mori (Lunch Combo) - Relived my yummy Temaki Society days Sonmari Set (Lunch Combo) - So tasty The service was wonderful and the staff was so accommodating when we accidentally spilled our complimentary miso soup. Special shout out to the Chef/Owner who was so kind and hospitable. He gave us complimentary Banh Mi hand rolls (his favorite) and Yuzu sorbet. While this roll didn't taste like a Banh Mi to me, it was super delish and fresh. I will definitely order it the next time I visit! Lastly, the yuzu sorbet was so refreshing and the perfect ending to the meal. So grateful I finally got to visit and happy they have an expanded the menu with a beautiful restaurant. read more

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Known for their SONMARI, DIY way, which I find is preferred over the original way of serving already wrapped and brought out to the table. Each hand roll is served on a thin wooden spatula and side of crisp seaweed sheet to wrap it yourself at the table. Very easy to do-place the seaweed in your left hand. Then place the spatula on the seaweed. Gently roll the sides of the seaweed around the spatula creating a boat. Then pinch the sides (the sushi rice body) as you pull the spatula out leaving the rice and sushi on the seaweed. This keeps the seaweed crisp and crunchy until ready to eat. I absolutely love this ! Tried five different rolls, and the Banh-Mi, chili yellowtail and CUT were my favorites -Banh-Mi: albacore with Serrano, cilantro, garlic and ponzu - Chili Yellowtail: yellowtail with Serrano, cilantro, and ponzu - CUT: tuna, uni, and cavier. The Italian sub of the sushi world - Seared salmon: simple seared salmon with light smoky flavor - Bluefin tuna: tasted like a tuna salad with avocado. My least favorite. Would skip this one next time. Also ordered the limited Uni toast which is served on a light toast and poached egg yolk with four generous servings of Uni and chive. Good m, but honestly would probably order another CUT SONMARI instead next time. Great place for lunch and light dinner. Coming back again for sure. read more

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