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    Sushi Monster

    4.1 (394 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tuna tempura roll
    Richard O.

    My Yelp friend Cindy S loves this place, and I decided to come here to try it. The fish quality is the best in the Montrose/Glendale area, my only complaint is the Tuna Tempura roll had a teriyaki sauce over it. Tuna Tempura roll is my favorite sushi roll, I would prefer a house/mayo/dynamite sauce over it. Would love to come back to try other things on the menu.

    Cynthia P.

    Food still tastes great but rolls were messier than usual. Also my sushi rice from kept falling into my soy sauce tray which was infuriating so I started deconstructing the sushi by eating each part separately. I usually don't have to do that at other sushi places so that was a disappointing way to eat the sushi. Fish on the sushi was generous and fresh so no complaints there.

    M B.

    Normally, I try to give businesses the benefit of the doubt but this place was disappointing. There was no passion in any of the dishes, and mediocrity didn't cut it. The sushi rolls were prepared very poorly. Every piece fell apart because the bottom of the sushi roll pieces were not fully secured by the seaweed. I strongly believe that is the bare minimum a sushi chef should be able to provide for a customer. Salmon was very fishy. We were told that scallops were "fresh" but that was far from the truth. While the customer service was decent, I was disappointed that the waitress couldn't offer any popular recommendations, instead stating that "everything on the menu is good." The Shishito roll was passable, but the fish on top had an odd consistency. Overall, finishing the food felt overwhelming, and after the first roll, it was evident we weren't going to enjoy the rest of our meal. We won't be coming bwdk

    Large Hot sake, sushi: yellow tail, albacore, tuna toro, salmon, ikura, scallops, rolls: Montrose, and spicy tuna
    Alice H.

    Best friend and I came on a busy Friday evening, so we expected to wait especially since this is a compact casual sushi bar. There was an empty table for two so a staff member sat us down but then realized there was another party waiting before us so we had to leave the table. Eventually we were sat down and we ordered and the drinks, hot sake and tea came pretty quick. The food took a while and that was expected since they were busy and we ordered a lot. Everything was delicious. I recommend the toro, scallops and salmon. They gave us a green tea ice cream to share which was nice!

    Toro sampler $30
    Josie C.

    Who knew such a legit sushi place exists around here. Under recommendation, ordered the Toro Sampler. I highly recommend as well! So fresh, tender, and fatty. Had such low expectations, only to be very pleased. High quality cuts. I cannot wrap my head around their lunch/dinner "bento" special (pick 2 combinations+salad/miso soup/rice). So good and so reasonably priced at $22, same price during lunch and dinner. They do not skimp on their sushi. Teriyaki beef was just ok -- good charcoal flavor but was tad dry and meat quality was so so. Mixed tempura had great variety and portions. I wish I can eat here everyday.

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    9 months ago

    Loved this place for 20 years. I've never been disappointed. Yum! Lobster Dynamite is my go to order. We love you Vicky.

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    Good place, Delicious sushi, great service. Stopped in for a quick bite to eat, I was served quickly and well. Recommended

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    This is a best place to go to get the quality Sushi. Great service and Sushi quality was unexpectedly great. I recommend for anyone to try

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    Terrible customer service. Employees are rude and disrespectful, double charging orders.

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    Food was presented really well and the staff were really attentive. It's small but not cramped. Just the right size

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    Bento box was bland and sauce was watery. California roll was decent. Won't be going back there.

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    Was at the Americana the other night and feeling like sushi, so decided to walk across the street…read moreand try out Seabutter. Started out with the beef gyozo, scallop with uni and wagyu with uni. The gyozos were your basic gyozos, you know what you're going to get with them. The scallop with uni was decent, feel it lacked a missing flavor profile that was needed. The wagyu with uni, on the other hand, was really tasty. We also got the salmon collar, which was pretty big in size, and had a decent amount of meat on it. But it was your standard salmon. For rolls, we got the Mr. Crab and Miss. Crab. The Miss Crab has blue crab and avocado topped with seared scallop, masago, kewpie mayo, sesame seeds. It was decent but really felt like something was missing with it. The Mr. Crab has crab mix, shrimp tempura & baked freshwater lobster in soy paper topped with eel sauce. This was more flavorful and would be the one I recommend among the two. Overall, decent sushi spot that didn't necessarily stand out amongst the items we ordered. I would recommend the Mr. Crab and A5 wagyu with uni, but you can skip on the other items.

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    The menus doesn't have any descriptions for any of the hand rolls. Salmon hand roll comes with…read moreasparagus that isn't listed. Scallop hand roll comes with shiso leaf that isn't listed. Etc... Prices are also higher than what it should be. They include an 18% service fee that isn't disclosed on the menu. But worse, they include that in your bill, pre-tax, so now you're paying tax on a forced tip. Shady AF. EDIT: business owner has responded, but has not addressed that they have been charging tax on forced gratuity (I think that might be illegal? But I'm not a lawyer, so maybe it is legal to charge tax on tips in California...). Nor that their menu lacks descriptions for the food items.

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    (Dined/Drank 06/12/26 FR @ 8:00pm): This sake and sushi place wasn't too "far away" from my…read morehometown's stomping grounds! A dear friend and I caught up for her belated birthday at Haruka Sake And Sushi, which was once the home of one of our favorite sushi restaurants years ago in Inchiban. Neither of us could recall how long it's been since Ichiban left, but we were amazed that neither of us have tried this replacement since it opened sometime around the pandemic. We both loved to support local businesses in our old neighborhood, so we were excited to see what the new restaurant did to the place. Was it a blissful evening filled with sake, sushi, and stories, or was this place a bit far off from what we happily remembered it to be!? PURCHASE(S) Sapporo Breweries Sapporo Premium Beer 4.9% ABV 22floz Bottle ($9.00 x2): Rich amber color, malty sweet aroma, low body, light malty sweet flavor, clean smooth finish, and light malty sweet aftertaste. Always a favor with sushi! Deep Fried Shishito Peppers ($9.50): Butter sautéed shishito peppers with ponzu sauce, these slightly spicy tasty treats were fun to nibble on between sushi rolls! Sesame Chicken Karaage ($12.50): A bountiful amount of deep-fried sesame seasoned chicken pieces, this was a meal itself as I had to stop myself from feasting on these hot tender crispy nuggets! Garlic Albacore Fresh Cut Roll 8pc ($18.95): Albacore on top of a spicy tuna roll, accompanied by refreshing cucumber and topped with crispy onion and garlic served with a savory garlic ponzu sauce, this was an aromatic delight with plump succulent pieces of fish that melted in your mouth! Lion King Baked Cut Roll 8pc ($18.95): Baked spicy tuna on top of salmon wrapped California roll topped with smelt eggs, green onions, and unagi sauce, each flavorful packed piece was the size of shumai that almost made me snore than roar due to an onset of food coma! Hot Night Tempura Cut Roll 8pc ($17.95): Jalapeño, spicy tuna, sriracha on top of shrimp tempura roll, mild spicy crunch and spicy mayo on top, a beautifully-presented roll with warming spices from start to finish, I was fanning down a bit. Salmon Crazy Tempura Cut Roll 8pc ($17.95): Spicy chopped salmon on top of shrimp tempura roll, topped with spicy mayo and green onions, another beautifully-presented roll this time with buttery salmon and a light sweet tempura casing. SERVICE Warmly greeted by a young hostess, she asked if the bar was fine (which it was) and led us there where we were then met by a friendly gentleman who gave us menus and glasses of water. After a few annoyed attempts by our female server to take our order (we weren't ready), we finally got our shit together and threw it down! Within minutes, everything arrived like an assembly line with minimal space to put it all... but we managed. With plenty of leftovers, they kindly packed everything up, we paid, and off we went into the night - arigato! PARKING (FREE): They shared parking within a smallish strip mall that featured a handful of other businesses such as Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, Rice & Nori, Kobeissi Properties, and more. Otherwise, there were spots along the main drags of Foothill Blvd. and Oakwood Ave. - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A clean modern open spacious layout with plenty of barstool, booth, and table seating, and a quieter small back dining room. The bar counter gave access to the chefs as you watched them prepare each creation. No promotional items at all, while the decor was minimalistic Japanese. A decent amount of natural lighting entered through the front doors and windows while an assortment of electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs while faint music played in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Haruka Sake And Sushi was a wonderful replacement for our beloved Ichiban, and we will definitely return! The food was fresh and tasted wonderful, the portions rocked, the menu was vast with plenty of options, the prices were comparable, and the service was outstanding (sorry for making the server wait for us). And, I preferred to support small mom & pop businesses (they had three total locations). I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $126.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

    I tried Haruka Sake & Sushi the other weekend with my partner and another couple, and we had a…read moregreat experience. If you're looking for an intimate date night spot, this is definitely one I'd recommend. The music was relaxing, the lighting in the main dining room was dim and cozy, and there was another seating area off to the side that was a bit brighter for those who prefer more light. The menu is straightforward, offering all the standard sushi rolls, sashimi, and appetizers you'd expect. One thing I appreciated was the inclusion of several health-conscious "rolls" that don't contain rice, which is a nice option for anyone looking to cut back on carbs or who simply isn't a fan of rice. Ordering was a little different than most sushi restaurants. Instead of ordering directly from the server, they give you a paper menu where you either check off or write the quantity of each item you'd like. It was simple and made it easy for our group to keep track of everything we ordered. There were four of us dining together. My partner ordered the Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box, which came with miso soup, a small salad, eight pieces of a California roll, mixed tempura, rice, and the chicken teriyaki. The miso soup was served piping hot, and the salad had a light ginger dressing that paired nicely with it. I ordered the Shrimp Tempura Roll, Edamame, and split the Lobster Tail Roll with my partner. Our friends ordered the Oishii Roll and the Vegas Roll. Both rolls had interesting textures, but for me, the cream cheese overpowered the salmon. As someone who loves lox on a bagel with cream cheese, I expected to enjoy it, but the combination of cream cheese, rice, and avocado overshadowed the fish. That's completely a matter of personal preference, though. I did enjoy the contrast between the crispy tempura exterior and the cool, soft center of the rolls. Now let's talk about the Lobster Tail Roll. This was on an entirely different level. I'd never had one before, and honestly, I'd come back just for this $25 roll. There wasn't any nori holding it together, and I honestly have no idea how it managed to stay intact--but somehow it did... mostly. You'll want to pop each piece into your mouth pretty quickly before it decides to fall apart. It was absolutely delicious, and adding soy sauce would almost feel like a crime. The light drizzle of eel sauce was all it needed. Service was another highlight. Everything came out quickly, and the staff worked together like a well-oiled machine. They turned tables efficiently without ever making us feel rushed, and they were always nearby to refill our drinks before we had to ask. Pricing was also very reasonable. Our group averaged about $30 per person, depending on what everyone ordered, which I thought was fair for the quality and freshness of the food. As a bonus, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is right next door, making it the perfect place to grab dessert after dinner. One final thing I really appreciated: the food looked exactly like the photos the restaurant advertises. It's always refreshing when what arrives at your table is just as picture-perfect as what you saw online. Overall, I'd definitely come back. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner with friends or a cozy date night, Haruka Sake & Sushi delivers a relaxing atmosphere, attentive service, and quality sushi at a reasonable price. The Lobster Tail Roll alone is worth the return trip.

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