I came to this restaurant on August 8, 2026, and what an unbelievable hidden gem! The restaurant is…read morelocated inside a hotel, and the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and beautifully inviting. I honestly couldn't believe they offered such high-quality food. Our waitress was incredibly attentive, kind, and knowledgeable about the menu and the different types of fish. The food was excellent, and every fish we tried was incredibly fresh and naturally sweet. The flavors actually reminded me of the wonderful seafood I had while traveling in Japan. The set menu was absolutely epic, from the appetizers all the way to the light dessert. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and delicious. And the chirashi was very, very good--definitely one of the highlights of the meal! I'll definitely be coming back, and I'm looking forward to trying their breakfast next time. Highly recommended!

We chose Ise-Shima at the Miyako Hotel for an early birthday celebration with my parents, wife,…read morechildren, sister and nephews. It should have been an easy win. The room is beautiful. The chefs are visible. The staff is plentiful. The music is good. The atmosphere feels like the kind of place that understands hospitality. Unfortunately, the experience never quite came together. The first challenge was the temperature. The dining room felt more like a sauna than a restaurant. To his credit, our server Arthur worked hard to help and eventually got management to increase the air conditioning. He was easily the standout of the evening and did everything he could to salvage the experience. We ordered extensively, including the $130 Ise Course. Some of it was quite good. Some of it was surprisingly disappointing. The grilled lobster with yuzu miso and kinome was completely overcooked, dry and buried under too much sauce. One of the signature dishes of the course ended up being one of the weakest. The grilled yellowtail suffered from the same problem: dry, overcooked and lacking the care you would expect from a restaurant presenting a seasonal multi course menu at this price point. The larger issue was organization. Dishes constantly arrived with servers asking, "Who ordered this?" or "Who has the udon?" The dining room felt strangely disconnected from the kitchen. Food runners seemed unsure where dishes belonged, which created confusion throughout the meal. Then things really went sideways. Trying to be respectful, I asked that my parents be served first. Everyone eventually received their meals and continued eating. The problem was that my Ise Course never arrived in sequence. My family finished their meals. My children finished. My parents finished. My sister finished. And on my birthday, I sat there alone waiting for several missing courses while everyone else watched. A seasonal set menu is supposed to feel paced and intentional. Instead, it felt forgotten. Arthur again stepped in and spoke with management. The restaurant offered complimentary desserts, which was appreciated, although somewhat awkward because my meal was still arriving while everyone else was already moving on to dessert. What happened next genuinely surprised me. When the bill arrived, management returned and asked whether we would be willing to authorize an additional charge so gratuity could be increased from 18% to 20% because of the size of the party. After the heat, the delays, the confusion, the overcooked centerpiece dishes, the missed pacing and spending a birthday meal eating alone after everyone else had finished, it felt like the wrong conversation to be having. I don't enjoy writing reviews like this because there is clearly talent in the building and Arthur deserves recognition for how hard he worked. But hospitality is ultimately about making people feel cared for. On this visit, despite a beautiful room and some good food, that never happened.

The food was great! Fresh! The service was good- they kept picking up empty plates. The wait was…read morenot long. The wagyu was okay, but tuna, salmon, and yellowtail were all great. Dessert was also good.

Clean and chill conveyer belt above Tokyo Central…read more Our favorites: Jack Mackerel*** - with ginger and scallions. It was surprisingly so good!!! With the skilled cut and flavor combination, it tastes like straight up cold butter which felt illegal. Not fishy at all. Just butter wow Salmon**- simple and delicious. We liked the fresh better than seared today. Scallops*- fresh and sweet! From Japan Seared Black cod*- so soft and buttery. Tastes special. Yum! Side note: their spicy mayo is really good. I'm getting sesame oil notes on it which really amps up the flavor! Seared Mackerel - not as buttery as the jack variety, firm and fishier Red Shrimp - fresh and tasty, but the texture was firm, maybe I'll try a different variety next time Matcha Mont Blanc - Nutty, creamy, and mild, much more chestnut taste than matcha. It's good! Service is nice, and even if there's a wait, it's nice to put your number and shop around.

Came here to try the Omakase and their Uni pasta was good and the food was great better than what…read moreexpected Service and staff was good Came in on a Saturday night not too busy course came in good time and everything was tasty We got a sparkling sake which our first was out the second Choice Kikusii Sparkling sake didn't disappoint Ambiance was chill and nice it was right in at Old Torrance Would definitely come back for the Uni pasta

an outstanding uni shooter, a well-balanced pasta, but an oyster dish that did not work…read more Miyabi Uni offers a fun and highly specialized uni experience, although the dishes were not equally successful. The Uni Shooter was easily the highlight for me. Since it is consumed in one bite, the flavors arrive almost like a sudden burst. The vinegar-based tosazu sauce hits first with a sharp, energetic acidity. Then the quail egg yolk comes in and softens the vinegar while blending with the creamy uni, making the entire flavor become rounder and more harmonious. The contrast between the initial acidic impact and the gentle richness that follows was extremely well designed. It was memorable and very enjoyable. The Uni Oyster was much less successful. Both the oyster and the fish roe already have strong, assertive flavors. Together, they create an effective duet: the oyster provides the deep briny foundation, while each roe bead bursts and repeatedly adds small waves of salinity and texture. Unfortunately, the uni was too delicate to compete with either of them. Its flavor was almost completely lost. Instead of improving the oyster, the uni felt as though it had been added simply because this is a uni-focused restaurant. In my opinion, the dish would actually have been more coherent without it. The Uni Pasta was good. It was creamy, rich, and full-flavored, with enough uni character to make the dish satisfying. The portion was also very well judged. Rich uni pasta can easily become tiring, but this serving ended at exactly the right moment--just as I was beginning to feel that another few bites might become too heavy. Overall, the Uni Shooter was excellent and worth ordering. The pasta was enjoyable and well portioned. The oyster dish, however, needed better balance because the uni was overwhelmed by the much stronger oyster and roe. A worthwhile destination for uni lovers, but the best dishes are the ones in which the uni is allowed to remain the focus.

TL;DR - the blue fin toro sushi and sashimi combo 10 pcs were surprisingly generous and matches the…read moreprice. Small parking low. I would come back! I am disappointed in myself for waiting this long to try Ueno Sushi. I've been driving by this location on Carson st for 10 years. It used to be something else (Thai maybe?) before it was a sushi restaurant. I think it was something else before that. I never went here because I thought the food would be mediocre given the history of changes but I was so wrong. SO WRONG! I came here on a Friday night for a party of 1 and while the restaurant was full and many customers were coming in for their reservations, I did not have to wait. The Sashimi Combo 10pc was surprisingly generous. Every single piece of sashimi was huge. I honestly thought they forgot to cut each piece in half lol. It also comes with a bowl of rice, salad, and miso soup. I finished the night with blue fin toro sushi. For those who might find themselves confused like me, this is labeled Sushi on the menu, but it is better labeled as nigiri -- the sashimi on a small ball of rice. It comes with two pieces and the tuna was HUGE. I almost couldn't see the rice! I was blown away by what I was getting but it makes sense given the price I was paying. I was so happy. Overall, great food, wonderful portion sizes. Downside is the pricing but it matches what you're getting. The biggest downside is the parking. It is a small parking lot so you may have to get street parking. Other than that, I'm coming back.

All of the fish we were served was fresh, tender, and delicious. The wait staff was nice and…read moreattentive even though it was busy and the NLDS was playing on the TV. Half of our party ordered the chirashi bowl while the other half ordered poki salad, nigiri, and rolls. Everyone enjoyed their orders and agreed it was worth multiple return trips to try more items from the menu.

The place is deceptively small, it has a lot of rooms and seats in the back. We got easily seated…read moreas a party of 7 in a private back room. Service was quick and attentive. I love the variety of options including chirashi bowls, cooked bowls, soba noodles, trays, etc. super fresh fish and great prices. Everything paired well together with some crisp, cool sake.

Stopped by here with the family for lunch on the way back from a weekend trip. Place seems like it…read moregets quite busy but and would recommend booking reservations in advance. Parking was super easy. Huge strip mall with tons of parking. Service was awesome. Everyone was very polite and attentive. We were there for lunch and prices seemed very reasonable. I'm assuming this is why the place is so busy. The food was amazing. Everyone ordered different bowls. All look good but mine was absolutely bonkers. Ordered a bara bowl and it was incredible. Possibly my favorite sushi dish ever. I would of ordered a second but was told it was the last when ordering. I wish I lived closer to Torrance...

Stopped by Blufish while I was in the area, and I'm glad I did. The restaurant is tucked away in a…read moresmall plaza and can be easy to miss; parking might also be a bit challenging when the plaza gets busy. Once you step inside, though, it feels like a completely different world. The atmosphere is both casual and classy, with a clean, well-maintained dining room and tasteful decor. Service was quick and efficient. Ordering from the tablet was convenient, and I appreciated that both water and miso soup are self-serve from a machine, which adds a nice touch of cleanliness and convenience. The food was excellent and offered great value for the price. The fish was fresh and cut generously thick, while the rolls were absolutely packed with ingredients. They definitely don't skimp on portions here. Fresh food, generous servings, a pleasant atmosphere, and efficient service--an easy 5 stars!

So the food was good. Prepared well and good ambiance. I also felt that the freshness was there…read more The service took forever! I waited 15 minutes for udon!!! They really want you to do the all you can eat option. We did Al a carte and payed a lot less then the ayce... until they slap you a service fee. I hate this where they charge you for service?!?!?!?! No it's like forcing you to tip over 25% it's crazy. That is why I gave it three stars. They want to overcharge you to just do ayce next time. I'm not sure I would come back because of the service fee. That makes it way unaffordable.

This is one of those spots where you sit at the sushi bar and suddenly feel like you're watching a…read morelive cooking show, except the chef is inches away and absolutely committed to pretending you don't exist while crafting your food with samurai-level focus. I swear he made my Uni Soba with the intensity of someone defusing a bomb. Service was smooth, friendly, and quick. Interior is classic Torrance sushi vibes, calm, clean, and just noisy enough to feel alive. Sitting at the bar is the move. You get front-row seats to the chef slicing, rolling, and plating like he's auditioning for "Top Chef - Sushi Edition." "Today we went all in," * Uni Soba, so rich, buttery, and the kind of dish that makes you rethink your choices in a good way. * Uni Udon, same vibe but thicker noodles, like the soba's more confident older sibling. * Natto Cut Roll, funky, sticky, and delicious if you're into natto (I am). * Fresh Sea Urchin Sashimi Roll, ocean sweetness, super fresh, melts instantly. * Assorted Nigiri, clean cuts, perfect temperature, and the chef plated it like he was entering a beauty contest. * Salad , Wow...crisp, refreshing, and a nice break from all the luxurious uni. Overall, great food, great service, and a chef who made my entire order right in front of me with the seriousness of a man carving a national treasure. Loved it. Miguel C.

My sister had made a reservation here for one of the private rooms for a group of 9…read more We ordered lunch combinations and sushi. I forgot what my Vegan sister ordered, but I do know edamame was one of them. Dishes came out sporadically and everyone enjoyed the meals.

I have written two past reviews for this place, each one glowing brigther than the sun's heat in…read moreAugust. Thus this place does not need more of my praise. It is eastablished and celebrated by eaters far more articulate and with wider reach than I. But I recently went, and enjoyed myself quite a bit. Not only because the food was incredible but because the staff made me feel like a special patron. My main server was Julian. He was young, attentive and continued the chain of grand service. But there are two other female servers that make the experience pop with above the line service, I wish I knew their name. The first passed me and my companion Conrad and asked how is your mother? All I could say was she was still alive. I took my mom to mother's day there two years ago and she remembered. That kind of service cannot be reproduce because it was held in heart and intention. I was a welcomed guest. I may not go often but when I do I am remembered. That kind attentiivesness is more than appreciated, it is remembered too! The second server when I leave the place meets my eyes, has a grand wide smile, and said something in Japanese that makes me feel seen in Kyoto. I am engaged in a jovial way by the staff here that is why it is a sincere pleasure to buy the kitchen staff a picther so we can Kanpai!. There sweet way with me is something I cannot undervalue because in doing so I would ignore the kind of hospitatlty that moves mountains closer to the sun. And the food is amazing, like so good, it cannot be ignored espeically when the menu went through changes. The reason why that face immediately hit me in the face was because I used to go for these corn tempura things that were like this amazing crunch in corn. But still what we had was wonderul. Like I would hurt back or strain my inner thigh trying to complain about the food in this place. This time around Conrad and I had their Shabu Shabu. I have had Shabu Shabu before (not here) a few times, not many but this was the first time that Conrad had it. And that face in itself is special, I think. So moving on from that, eating Shabu Shabu was engaging cause you basically create a broth that you are using to cook veggies and meat so images of witches and camping come to the mind, easily. I also took a video of Conrad grinding some sesame seeds, like he was an apothecary or doctor of old times. And I do not care who you are, you are going to enjoy working a bit, especially in a fun way, for your meal. Like who would not like to peel a few cloves of garlic for their herbed chicken? The broth came with pork shoulder and pork belly. We also had some meat and onions on stick--- I think we had pork belly and chicken. We also had a rice ball. We also had thier Gobo Chips. This is something that survived the menu transition that hit every crispy bite. It hit every crispy bite. By this point I know that the food will be fantastic, and the type of food that warms the heart and soul- comfort food. However, this, comfort food is not mine to claim by familiarity because I have not known it since childhood. But I have known it enough to know it as comfortable. I guess, I can claim it as familiar because it became such in the span of years, not decades. Like when can someone claim a carne asado taco to be familiar comfort food when they did not grow up eating it? That is the question that I am left to ponder. This place is a spot I know to be good and trust to deliver on service and quality.

3.5/5 Went here for…read morethe first time and ordered the Signature Party Course (Minimum 4 people) for $78 per person. Came with the below. Honestly it was only ok, not worth the price. Noting stood out, no amazing flavors, and some was fishy. Gobo Chips - good Uni & US Wagyu Sashimi - only ok Five Kinds of Sashimi - very thick cut. Decent but nothing special Octopus & Radish Salad - was ok Sweet & Savory Chicken Wings - nice and crispy Thick-Cut Beef Tongue - pretty good Fried Oysters - good Ribeye Ponzu Steak - fatty Pressed Saba Mackerel, Pressed Eel Sushi, Pressed Salmon Sushi - can't even pick it up without falling apart. Some fishes were fishy. Pumpkin Zenzai - fine

Atmosphere - Clean, lots of indoor seating. No wait on Thursday evening…read more Taste - We ordered the Manager's Special, Matsui Bowl and Hand Roll Combination. Udon and Soba sauce was flavorful and authentic tasting. Shrimp tempura was crispy. Customer Service - Excellent. Staff were attentive and friendly. Price - Average

I was just starting to eat my meal when the sat a large group breaking them in to tables on both…read moresides of me. So people needed to squeeze by and then one guy asked if he could sit for a moment at my table. I said okay. But then I think he planned to stay at my table until finally my waiter moved him! There was a seat at one their tables the whole time. Then their waitress wedge herself with her back toward me in between the tables and I had to stop eating. Very disruptive and rude. Taking a while for the six people to order so I nudged her and I asked her to move and she seemed upset that I did that but didn't say anything no apology so it was very uncomfortable and I was rushing through my food so I burnt my tongue on the hot soup again even though I knew it was hot because I just wanted to get out of there. And then when I was done, I had to wait a while for the check and then they couldn't process the Apple Pay at the table so then I had to go to the front and wait for somebody to attend to me there overall this experience was not fun and stressful and I had got there right when they opened. I sure wish I had selected a different seat!! I wouldn't get the Nabeyaki soup again. It was really big and had a lot of end pieces of tough napa cabbage. There were two pieced of shitake mushroom and the standard thin fish cake slice. There was and egg in the soup and a three small chicken pieces. On the side were three small pieces of green bean and two tempura shrimp.

Dinner only welcomed people with reservation…read more Genuine fresh sashimi and sushi omakase from a hidden gem. Chef Kantaro's thoughtful presentation and eventful dining experience make it a perfect choice for a special occasion. The small restaurant ensures customers feel well-treated in a quaint environment.

This is the saddest day ever to find out that he is retired and him and his wife are no longer…read moreworking their restaurant. It was the best food and service and there is no one who can compete with them. I wish you a happy retirement and the best to you and your family much aloha Nancy