The food is always very good, and the service is always 10/10, welcoming everyone who comes in. The ambiance is always very pleasant and calm, easy environment to eat in. read more

Really yummy yummy Great place! Love the sushi and ice cream!!!! We come here few times a year read more

A friend who dines here occasionally recommended we have sushi lunch here so I figure since I had picked the restaurant the last time we had sushi, let's explore and try a place that I've never eaten at before even though I had hesitations about eating in that area because I hate the parking situation and was resigning myself to searching for a parking meter but lo and behold, they have a spacious shared parking lot right behind their restaurant that you enter off of Vermont through an alleyway that's right next to their restaurant! I think at dinner time there's a valet but that wasn't the case for lunchtime. For that lunch, I was in the mood for basic rolls and decided on their yellowtail with scallion roll, Philadelphia roll and eel and avocado roll. Those items also happened to be on their lunch happy hour menu so the price was nice. The fish for each roll was fresh and all of the rolls were delicious. The presentation was nothing remarkable. It was just good sushi at a good price in a casual setting. Nothing fancy but very solid. Definitely give them a try! read more

always a lovely time coming to the neighborhood's sushi spot. So many yummy rolls, a cozy atmosphere, & they have happy hour ! You can't go wrong with starfish sushi read more

After my trip to Japan, I set an unfairly high bar for sushi back in LA. Starfish cleared it. The nigiri was the star: perfectly seasoned rice at the right temperature, topped with fish that was fresh and flavorful. The yellowtail and snapper stood out most, both with clean, strong umami and pristine texture. Beyond the nigiri, the crispy rice with spicy tuna and the hungry roll are worth ordering every time. Their service was also excellent. Food came out quickly, and the staff was warm and attentive throughout. It's the full package, and the closest thing to Japan I've found in this city. read more

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One of my new favorite happy hours spots. Happy hour is from 12-9. I had the spicy ramen along with their hot sake, but the ramen bowl was bigger than I thought. Overall great service, totally a local spot. read more

*** 2025 review #36 *** We stopped in for a little snack and truly enjoyed the friendly service, shoutout to Sarah! Had a delicious roll. Parking in the back. read more

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Found this place when we were in the area and craving sushi. Yelp reviews looked decent so we decided to try it out. It's a cute little restaurant along a street with other restaurants and bars. Parking can be tough but they have parking in the back for $7 with validation. Food overall was just okay. For the price and quality it wasn't a good value. The fish in my chirashi didn't taste high quality and wasn't very fresh. The bento box was also just okay. Service was fine, the restaurant wasn't very crowded on a Friday night. Overall it was a mediocre experience, I wouldn't come back again and don't recommend. read more

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I really did enjoy dinner here at Starfish. A friend and I met other friends for dinner reservations at around 7pm on a Saturday. I wouln't say it was packed but it was almost at capacity. There is seating inside and outside. The staff was very friendly, fast, attentive and just overall great. Started with some soft shell blue crab, japanese shrimp dim sum and shishito peppers. The peppers were average. The dim sum was a nice pleasant steamed dumpling shumai almost which was good. But the star was the soft shell blue crab. Lightly fried and did not taste like the ocean / fishy. It actually tasted like crab and it was very light. Comes with a vinegar based dipping. We had 6 rolls. Havana, Ex Girlfriend, Mango, Popcorn scallop, Dynamite, Fire Salmon. All rolls were good and nothing wrong with them. The stand outs were Ex Girlfriend was great. Doesnt have rice I believe. Well sauced and just overall tasty. Mango was a great and different from a lot of rolls especially at other sushi restaurants. This is very lively and uplifting in flavor. The Fire Salmon is great if you enjoy salmon and umami. It's not that spicy or spicy at all but have a pleasant chili oil that brings everything together. Great overall experience over at Starfish. Oh yeah lastly I did have some nigiri. Yellowtail which was good. And the O-Toro was great. Literally melted. read more

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The food was amazing and the service was great. Very sweet people. Everyone who worked here stopped by the table to help or clean or ask about our food. Great date night! read more

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Surprise.. surprise! Came for the sandwich shop next door and decided to try Starfish instead. Sushi was very fresh, ambiance was simple and modern, service was excellent and the sushi was impressive! Will return for the Lemontail ceviche, X Girlfriend and Havana Pearl Roll! read more

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Great service and great food. The restaurant is not very big, but we were able to get a table for 6. That is probably the biggest group size I would go with. I enjoyed the 3 item combo. We got the fried sesame chicken, grilled salmon, and sukiyaki. The portions were generous, and everything tasted great. I was worried the salmon might be dry but it was not at all. I didn't care for the baked crab roll (which is imitation crab, I expected that though). My partner liked it. There's paid parking or street parking that can be a little challenging. I also came here many years ago (maybe 15 years ago??) and had forgotten about it. Some of the photos attached to my review were from back then, and I guess were saved in Yelp all this time. read more

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The first course was alright it was a little non flavorful and then they're confusing the big salmon roll for a volcano roll, and that's just really annoying because they should do it in the in the right way second of all the yucky soba the meat was a little bit. Chewy that the texture could've been way better. They don't have any normal vanilla ice cream, which pissed me off so honestly a two out of 10. read more

Starfish is a quality, hole-in-the wall local sushi joint strategically located on Vermont in the heart of Los Feliz. Our work group of four went for a quick lunch on a Monday morning. On arriving, we entered the small restaurant, with covered tables outside. We were quickly greeted and given menus. I ordered the 2-item Bento Box - enough for most people for lunch - which included a Miso Soup, Salad, Rice, and two items - in my case a Salmon Teriyaki and Spicy Tuna Roll ($19.50). The soup and rice were unremarkable and the salad fairly middling, although the spicy tuna roll was fresh, the tuna quantity generous, and with just enough kick. The salmon was similarly generous and came in a rich teriyaki sauce. The service was affable and quick. We received our food in less than 10 minutes (most welcome on a brief lunch break), although it did come piecemeal, and the check a little slow. Great credit to the owner, however, who offered us, gratis, a green tea (?) ice cream surrounded by a flaky, rich, lightly fried dough. Please see photo. I've honestly never had anything like it before; it's not on the menu, but it was delectable; smooth cool ice cream juxtaposed with the flaky, cookie-like exterior and chocolate sauce. The owner went so far as to divide it and serve it to us himself. Perhaps it's an experimental new dish? Perhaps the owner liked us? Amidst the stellar Japanese accent I could not tell, but the dish was as delectable as it was mysterious. Floored. +1 Service, +0.5 Food, overall +1 Star. The inside is clean, the outside breezy, and in a nice area with good foot traffic. Prices are average, with $20 a reasonable tag for a trendy area and a generous-sized lunch. If you're in Los Feliz and looking for good sushi, a good price, and a stellar owner, look no further than Starfish! Food: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 4/5 read more

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The Baked Black Cod was probably one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. It was tender and smooth. The stir-fried vegetables that accompanied it were perfect for the dish. Absolutely loved this one, and will get it again in a heartbeat. The sushi rolls we got had chili oil on it and it was really good. I actually wished it has more of that chili oil taste, and even better if it were a numbing sichuan style oil. Other than that, it was still very good. Love the sort-of secret parking in the back. Very convenient. Staff were very nice. Highly recommend this spot based on the Black Cod dish alone. read more

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I love a good bento box, and it's hard finding a place that offers them for dinner, so I was happy to learn that Starfish does just that. I opted for the two-item box with nigiri (which has an upcharge) and mixed tempura (one shrimp and four assorted veg), which came with miso soup, rice, salad, a couple of fried gyoza, and green tea ice cream. I found it a little disappointing, as the soup was lukewarm, the salad was just spring mix (heavily dressed), the four pieces of nigiri were on the small side, and the gyoza didn't seem freshly cooked. Also, the ice cream was a fair bit too sweet. Everything was edible, and I would return to try something else on the menu, but on this night my experience fell short a little. read more

OMG!! This place so amazing Good service clean good food Love this place. Recommend. read more

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I ordered a 3-item Bento box to go. I picked beef teriyaki, mixed tempura, and California roll for my 3 items. The beef teriyaki was tender, mixed tempura was crispy, and the California roll was fresh. This is a good size for a bento box with a variety of options & it was filling. read more

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The sushi and cucumber salad were really good and fresh. Friendly environment. It was a busy night and the server offered us a green tea ice cream on the house. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

Yo! Food is good. Honestly it's great quality fresh and great service. Young was amazing! And the chef was kind and welcoming. Recommend the yellow tail ceviche. read more

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Love this place! Local spot with great staff. I always leave with a happy tummy and smile

"I love her and I almost kissed her on the mouth because this was the most amazing birthday service I could ever ask for please please please patron this establishment and good night" - Malorie, my bff. For context, my friends and I celebrated my bffs bday here and not only was the food immaculate but the service was top tier (birthday surprise and ice cream on the house!). - FYI there's parking in the back! read more

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If you're in LA come here. Food amazing, staff efficient & really friendly. I had the Bento Box and it was super savoring worth the price all item came out super fresh!!!!! The green tea cream was so flavourful. Well worth a visit. read more

This has been our go to Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood for many years. Excellent, high-quality sushi and a large menu of traditional Japanese dishes, all expertly prepared. All of the servers are friendly and warm, and they make a point of remembering you for return visits. Tonight, they even presented me with an incredible "sushi cake" for my birthday! There are other Japanese restaurants in Los Feliz, but none can compare with Starfish Sushi. read more

Amazing service. This place is great! We got a buncha different rolls so yummy thank you!!!

This is a small hole in the wall japanese place. The thing is - this place is located in central LA. Coming on a weekend, did not see a line or specks of human there. The sushi roll on average is about a bit mid range of rolls when there are cheaper places out there. The amount of food that they give is a medium amount of rice to fish ratio. I happen to be lucky and got a spot right outside (street parking) which may take a while. its quite, and i mean they are good, but as an avid sushi goer, this place was okay. It seems like a great sushi place for those who are around the hollywood region with pricier sushi but I have been to places that the fish rice ratio is more proper, and also the cost is not that expensive. The place did not also seem too clean so that was also an issue. read more

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My wife and I enjoyed our meal very much! She had the eel donburri and I had the sashimi/sushi special. Excellent halibu sashimi and friendly service! read more

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The food and the staff are all amazing. It's me and my girlfriend's new favorite sushi restaurant!

I ordered Starfish Sushi online for pickup and it was ready so fast and the food was really yummy. The staff was friendly and helpful when I came in to pay and pickup my order, the restaurant was not too big, but it was decently sized, had tables and bar seating, and it was very clean. There is street parking and I believe a valet lot as well. I ordered the three item bento box and chose Teriyaki Salmon, Vegetable Tempura, and California Roll. It comes with rice, miso soup, and salad too! They have a large menu with lots of options and I think it would be a good place to to go to dinner with family or friends, next time I think I'll try going in person to dine in. read more

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Always excellent food and friendly service. Our go to Sushi in Los Feliz for 10 years now. Fast and tasty! read more

I found this place in instagram and was the winner . I loved the food and the server was beyond amazing very friendly and we even got a christmas gift and free ice cream :) Highly recommended Excellent food and service read more

We have been coming to Starfish for the past 5 years.. The sushi is fresh, innovative and extremely flavorful. Upon arrival you are welcomed with a home style greeting, as if they already knew you. I am a sushi novice and I am happy to say I was guided with every decision. Will I come back again with my husband? Yes.. 1000% yes read more

I've lived in LA for over seven years and been to a lot of sushi places all over the city but Starfish is consistently my favorite - by FAR. The service is always incredibly fast and the fish is so fresh and delicious every time. I am so grateful to have found this place. Seriously - I am blown away by how consistently delicious the fish is here. I have never had a bad meal and I've probably been here about...30 times in the last two years. If you are in Los Feliz or Silverlake and you are looking for delicious and fresh sushi that isn't overpriced, this is the place for you. read more

OMG, if you're in LA come here. Food amazing, staff efficient & really friendly. I had the salmon bowl and it was delicious and filling. The green tea cream was so flavourful. Well worth a visit. read more

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I've eaten here many times after school and it's always so refreshing and energizes me after a long day :) thank you star fish!

Nice atmosphere, amazing appetizers and rolls for happy hour Great service, wonderful staff! read more

I came by Starfish while exploring the neighborhood and craving some sushi. They had a happy hour deal going on and I decided to order a couple rolls and garlic edemame. The California roll was delicious, tasted as expected! Salmon lacked quality but I ate it all so do what'cha will with that (I say shoot your shot). Servers were sweet and chef checked in a couple times, which was quite nice. Thank you for hosting me during a long day! read more

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Their lunch bento box was so yummy! A great deal and the sashimi was very good quality. I wish i took a photo of it but ate the whole thing before i realized i should have. Definitely go here, perfect for happy hour!! read more

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Great service,good food,clean. I really appreciate the owner she is very nice . Food clean and delicious. read more

Starfish sushi has been my wife's and I favorite restaurant for over a decade! The staff is always warm, the food is always delicious, and the place clean and intimate. Never regret visiting!!! read more

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