Been a long time customer now for over 25 years. Toshi and his crew are great. We have them make our Hollywood Bowl dinner when we are at concerts. We dig their lunch boxes and their dinners! Top notch and first rate. read more

It's funny because I've lived in North Hollywood for over 23 years and had Sushi here 22 years ago and never went back because I hated it. 22 years later decided to go back and WOW what a difference!!! It was a Sunday late, late afternoon visit and wasn't busy at all. I was really expecting the worst, but from when we walked in and received a nice greeting from the host, who was actually out waiter, to the DELICIOUS spicy tuna rolls, yellowtail and albacore sushi, and salmon skin salad, it was A GREAT UNEXPECTED SURPRISE!!! Really, my family and I prefer to ONLY go to Little Tokyo for sushi, but if you live in the area and were ever thinking of stopping in or just haven't wanted to because, like us didn't like it years ago, it was completely worth it! They have a full sushi bar as well as 10 to 15 tables TOP! Price wasn't that bad either for what we got. $60 for 3 people with a big Kirin beer and two sodas! I recommend giving it another shot if it's been a while and you didn't like it in the past!!! It's a very small place that shares a parking lot with a 7-11, a Subway Restaurant and some other little stores. Parking isn't great, and sometimes there isn't any spaces available. read more

Decided to try this place because it's close by and we pass by it all the time. Everything is less than average here. We ate a the table, ordered the combo that came with miso soups, salad, sashimi, tempura, california roll, yellowtail collar and rice for $23. I ordered a tempura shrimp roll ($9) and fried oyster ($6) (came 2 pcs on the oyster shell). We weren't impressed with anything. Miso soup a little on the salty side salad dressing had not much flavor sashimi wasn't the freshest, worse than kabuki california roll taste like the ones from grocery store yellowtail collar was tough and flavor needs improvement Tempura shrimp roll literally only has tempura shrimp inside the roll without anything else Fried oyster didn't taste that great either The only thing that we would considering ordering again is the tempura. But unfortunately has no plan to go back. read more

Last time I went, about 2 months ago, the service was great, very attentive. I love the staff, they are all super nice, paying close attention to detail. I love that. The sushi (after all the years I've been going there) is still delicious and fresh. It's a very cool spot in the neighborhood where the locals love to hang. Highly recommend this place. read more

I was pleasantly surprised of this place! The sushi was super fresh and of highest quality. The octupus tempura roll was really good. I highly recommend giving that a try. Also if you're a salmon skin lover like me try the salmon skin hand roll, they really stuff it packed with lots of salmon skin. Nice wait staff and a good selection of beer, wine and of course sake. The warm wet towels is a nice touch to start too. read more

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We've been trying to branch out and try new sushi spots, despite our undying love and devotion to our favorite sushi joint. Sushi 101 has been on the list, so we figured we'd give it a try. We ordered the Rainbow roll, Madison roll, spicy tuna on crispy rice, Jalapeno Santa Maria, and Soft Shell Crab. Rainbow roll was okay - the fish was good, but the crab in the California roll tasted fishy. Madison roll was not bad - lots of spicy mayo, though. Spicy tuna on crispy rice was also not bad, just different. Maybe I'm a purist? Jalapeno Santa Maria was surprisingly good, but definitely spicy! The soft shell crab was my least favorite part of the meal. The roll was enormous (came in four pieces), and the crab was fried, and not in a tempura style. It is totally possible that this is the norm (I don't know if I've ever ordered just a crab roll before from any sushi spot) but it was.. unappetizing. From a roll standpoint, its a little overpriced for the quality. It's mediocre at best. read more

I think Sushi 101 epitomizes the excellent Los Angeles sushi experience in a strip mall story. It's better than any place you'll find on Ventura Blvd. I was very happy to find Toshi still preparing sushi to go during this pandemic time. It's still fresh and it's still perfect. I just can't eat it at the bar. I look forward to the day I can get back to sit down and enjoy his food with some sake. If you're close go grab his take out. read more

Meh. It was just ok. Mediocre sushi. I should've saved my money and went to Midori and had the all you can eat there for about the same price. It was convenient and quick. That is the best thing I can say other than the staff is friendly. In fact, I went to San Sai the other day and felt it tasted a little better and was a much better value. read more

We live practically next door to this place. And I am so glad. The teppenyaki is a must. The tuna carpaccio...wow. Those are not typical sushi place orders, but they are my favorites. I am not big on sushi rolls, and sashimi, while fine, is not something that I order. Generally I don't really love sushi. Every time people say to me, "You just haven't had good sushi," I find it very patronizing. But at this place, I eat half of my fiance's sashimi every time. The monk fish liver that he got last time...whoa. My fiance orders mainly off of the specials menu, so it's like a new menu every time for him, and I stick to my staples of tried and true favorites, of which I have many here. So it turns out those patronizing people are right. So why do they keep eating "bad" sushi? Hmmm. Oh, and the green salad is ridiculously good for a green salad. $5 well spent. I want to swim in the dressing. read more

I've been to a few local sushi bars around town and i always find myself craving Sushi 101. When it comes to sushi I strictly eat rolls so can not fairly evaluate anything else but I'm always pleased for the most part. The only reason I don't give them a 5 star review is because they're not always consitstent with their quality. I've never has a horrible expereince just some 'eh its wasn't so good this time' moments. Despite that I'll keep coming back read more

Best sushi spot in town! Very convenient location on Moorpark/Tujunga. Their happy hour is unbeatable. Service staff is phenomenal, starting with the iconic Toshi! read more

Service is good, chef's are quick but food is okay... There top rolls are average. Expensive as hell though. Halibut sushi is amazing read more

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Came here to meet up with friends and didn't know what to expect. Small location in a shopping center. Went right at 5:30 pm when they opened back up for dinner because we were with kids and didn't want to wait long. Was pleasantly surprised. My favorite item was the spicy albacore hand roll, they add crunchy garlic on top. Delicious! They weren't busy so service was good, not sure how it gets when they are crowded. read more

Good Neighborhood Sushi place, The staff always remembers me even though I only go every couple of months (budget)... I like that they remember to add extra smelt egg on my spicy tuna roll. The service is pretty quick at the bar even when it's crowded, I've only had table service once. Most of the customers are pretty friendly. read more

The sashimi was DYN-O-MITE! Get the steak teriyaki combo meal. You get steak, rice, soup, sashimi, cali rolls, tempura, salad, all for i dunno, 14 bucks? read more

My husband and I have been going here for years and it is consistently fantastic! The food...always fresh and delicious, and the service, always friendly. Some of our favorites include; smoked yellowtail, seared japanese scallop, toro (the real deal...butter!), spicy tuna on crispy rice, fresh clam sushi, and so much more. We're very familiar with the sushi joints in LA and the value here is excellent. It is not a fancy place, but it is authentic and very good. read more

It was great sushi! And spicy soft shell crab salad is MUST!! All fish were very fresh! Service was not really friendly but, but, but, sushi and sashimi was good!! Overall, I will come back there for sure. !! read more

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As a huge fan of Tsurugi up in San Luis Obispo, I decided to try Group Goshi's Southern California offering, Sushi 101. I was highly satisfied with my meal! The selection wasn't as varied as Tsurugi, but the quality was all there. The sushi was top-notch and the other food was cooked very well. The tempura was decidedly un-oily. The cha soba was cooked just right and the nameko oroshi was an excellent and friendly addition. I highly recommend Sushi 101! read more

Nice, small place my friend took me to in his neighborhood while I was visiting from Boston. The sushi was very good, albeit the nigiri was small, and a bit pricey. However, they had Mirugai, otherwise known as giant clam, or geoduck - a rarity on sushi menus. (Actually, I've seen it a million times, but most places never actually have it!) The chef was psyched when we ordered it, and when I said I was from Boston, we had a great clam discussion. He later whipped up a dish (gratis!) for us using the neck of the geoduck, it was wonderful. I found out the next day after the night before provoked some research, and the geoduck is known in Japanese culture as an aphrodesiac and an aid to virility, and I can assure you this is quite true. Nice place. Oh yeah, and they don't skimp on the ginger - nice big-ass pile on the plate. bonus! read more

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday on the suggestion of my friend, Donnie. All my boyfriend wanted was "amazing sushi". Well, Toshi and his team at Sushi 101 went above and beyond this request, and we had an amazing time! Throughout the day, we called and kept increasing the size of our party and they never once sounded frustrated or annoyed. We went from 4 to 8 people and we arrived with the table already impeccably set. I think the food speaks for itself: fresh and beautifully crafted. There wasn't one thing I tried that I didn't like, and I tried quite a bit with 8 different people ordering different things. I introduced myself to Toshi and he even brought over complimentary sake for my man's birthday. That was a class act move and I hope he knows how appreciative we were. Great food, great location, relaxing ambiance: we will definitely be back. Thanks Toshi! read more

26 years... by far the best hole in the wall, for traditional sushi in LA. Tosh and his staff always make you feel like its your home. Try the ikura... Down to earth, fresh fare... from a true master... Ed Roane read more

The edamame was steamed and transferred straight to a bowl. I wish they had a garlic variety. Not much flavor. The rainbow roll was excellent and the redeeming grace for this place. Every bite was fresh and satisfying. The tuna shashimi was over-seared. Not really sure how that was even shashimi. I really like seared tuna but not here. A little pricey but good and filling. One order of edamame, 2 rainbow rolls and an order of seared tuna was $47. read more

Been coming here for years, and will keep coming back, not just because the food is always excellent, but also because all of the people who work here are friendly and make you feel at home -- and that's hard to beat in this town!! read more

I must be honest -- I cannot eat sushi, so read my review with that in mind. I watch an Improv group that performs in the neighborhood every month, and this place was simply convenient. The two friends I was with enjoy eating sushi, and they both seemed to indicate the food was fine -- nothing masterpiece-worthy, but it was good enough and priced reasonably. I had the beef teriyaki and it was fine. I can't say I'd tell all my friends about it if they asked, but if someone wanted to know if I'd eat there, I would say this place is fine. The waiter knew we were in a bit of a rush and he brought out the food quickly and was very nice. Great service, good food, decent prices, and it was in the neighborhood I needed it to be in. Pretty good overall. read more

I will keep it short. Good quality sushi. Great tasting. Authentic. A bit pricey Five stars is based on the food alone. read more

Sushi 101 is fresh and delicious! Their Salmon D Jr. roll is THE only roll that I could eat every single day and never tire of it~ I definitely recommend coming here... just be sure to call ahead to check their hours, as they close midday. read more

I usually always skip the miso soup but they have a really good tasty miso soup . Got the a-la-carta lunch box with albacore steak and chicken tiriyaki, very delicious! Customer service was GREAT thank you Koji! read more

Sushi 101 - A-La-Carta lunch box , albacore steak and chicken teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Cozy little sushi joint in our neighborhood. We've eaten here several times, and each time has been excellent. Our favorites: -Salmon sashimi salad with ponzu dressing -Spicy short ribs -Octopus sashimi with wakame (seaweed) -Tuna on crispy rice (the best I've had in L.A. so far) -Filet Mignon with truffle butter The service is pretty good, friendly and attentive. Quiet atmosphere. We will keep on returning. read more

I went back just to see if anything got better, and sure enough it did! Everything we ate including sea urchin was fresh and delicious. The chefs were friendly and helpful, and we had a very pleasant dinner. They usually have their specials on the chalkboard so you should definitely give them a try! read more

Great Sushi Spot, very authentic. Love Toshi, he's great to sit with and enjoy your dinner

I ordered online for delivery. They took my order. Even confirmed it. Then I get another notification that it was cancelled. I called to inquire and no one answered. It's horrible service. I will never order from them again. read more

I like this place. The employees are very kind and you can tell it's the kind of sushi place that becomes everyone's regular spot.

Amazing. Delicious. Do omakasi with Toshi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sit at sushi bar. Just have faith and know that everything will be so amazing you'll come back on a weekly basis. read more

My girlfriend and I were trying to to to Asanebo on a whim and when we discovered that even at 6:15pm you are out of luck. I asked the hostess to recommend a place and she said that the staff often eats at this place Sushi 101. I was a bit discouraged as I pulled into very dark and lonely looking pod mall off of a 7-11 parking lot, but I know in my heart of hearts that location means nothing to quality. Saturday night at 6:45 and the place was deserted. There was one person at the bar. We sat down and were greatly without any fanfare and proceeded to order from the hand written wall menu of specials. Each and every dish was fantastic and very quickly it became obvious we were in good hands. After about 4-5 orders of sashimi specials we opted for some cooked food from the kitchen. These dishes were a little heavy handed, but still quite delicious. We ended with one more scrumptious sashimi special. In the course of our evening Ii think only one other person showed up at the bar and a couple of tables came and went. How does such a restaurant stay in business, I have no idea? Sushi 101 will remain high on my list of sushi bars to head to for two reasons, quality and the fact that you can walk in on a Saturday night and get a great meal. read more

My favorite sushi bar in Los Angeles! Always fresh, always authentic and tasty. Toshi has built up a great clientele and staff. His food is creative and very Japanese. I love going there for dinner and a few beers. My favorites are the toro, tuna on rice cake and the sea bass sushi. read more

So funny the stupid shit people find to complain about. "I was asked to move.." Seek therapy and get over it. This place is excellent. If you are whining about the price Welcome to Studio City! Now go home. read more

Wow where do i begin. Probably the worst spicy scallop handroll ive ever had. It was small, very little scallops and the "spicy mayo" was just a glob of mayo with chili powder on top of the scallops. They did not even take the time to mix the scallops with the spicy mayo sauce. So your first bite was alota mayo and a little bit of scallops. Additionally the fish was not fresh, specifically the yellowtail and albacore. Overall it was an expensive bad experience. read more

I had been hearing good things about this place from my friend since the moment she picked me up at LAX. The first time I ever tried Sushi was at another amazing restaurant Yamashiro (possibly a review on that place in the near future). I'm from the east coast where their are sushi places but there seems to be a fixation on fish in Southern California. Everytime I visit LA or SD I end up trying something new which I love but can never find on this coast. Anyway, we made our way to Sushi 101 and took a spot at the bar. I like sitting at the bar because you can see the dishes being made and ask questions. The atmosphere is very nice and everyone on the wait staff as well as the cooks were extremely friendly and helpful. Being an amateur at the whole sushi game I told a friend of ours to suggest a few things that were not sushi-mi, because the night before I had a little too much tequila and wasn't sure if my stomach could handle raw fish. He said I should try their grilled chicken dish. I cannot recall the name of how it was prepared but it was almost a citrus type glaze with ginger garnish. It was very good but the chicken was a bit oily. We had chilled sake which was absolutely amazing, served in a wooden cup and filled to the brim ...mmm mmmm good. Secondly I had a beef dish which blew my mind. Basically they bring out a heated rock and a plate of raw beef to cook on the rock. I cooked as much as I could with my limited dexterity with chopsticks , and dipped the beef in this delicious brown sauce that my friend is trying to find the recipe for. I really like this dish but I don't remember what it was called, but I strongly suggest trying it. My friends all had an oyster-shooter, which honestly looked like something from the "Alien" trilogy. I have had oysters before but this was my first time seeing this. The oyster is put in a large shot glass with various spices , quail egg and other things which I could not recognize. They did it and I just turned away. (My friend told me the first time he went to Sushi 101, the people he was with suggested a dish and after having about 3 helpings was informed that it was fish semen.) I like sushi restaurants because you can order a vast number of dishes and try just about anything you wish. I can't say I exactly filled up that night but it sure was a good dining experience. read more

My mom introduced me to this place and I instantly fell in love even though I moved to San Bernardino any time I have a chance to go back home always want to come here!! We always order the same thing salmon skin roll, bento box lunch and extra side of shrimp tempura! We always love to sit by the bar and the chef is always so nice and fast. If you really want fresh food with good service this is the place!! read more

We loved it! Every item that we tried from the speciality menu was amazing! Fresh and tasty. We sat at the bar and dealt directly with the chef. We'll be back for sure. Loved it! Great experience. Quaint. Nice casual atmosphere. The seared Japanese scallops are my favourite. My fiancé loved the smoked albacore. read more