We came here after seeing POV Husband rave about the omakase here. On this Thursday, it seemed…read morelike 99% of the bar seats were having the omakase for dinner right along with us. This place obviously has regulars who know Chef Taka & were really having a great time with him. Chef Brian served us the most perfect bites of ridiculously fresh fish. Some of my fave sushi pieces were a torched salmon w/kelp, Spanish mackerel, uni, eel, & sweet shrimp. A tiny, molten hot chawanmushi had the most flavorful surprises within. And the broth made from the sweet shrimp head was liquid gold. A really nice finish to dinner was a little scoop of black sesame ice cream, included in the omakase. The perfect amount of food, & every bite was fantastic. Warm service, friendly faces, & easy parking made this an omakase I want to repeat often!

We had heard about this place thru an influencer we follow online and came to treat ourselves for a…read morebirthday lunch. Highlights -easy parking -decent amount of indoor seating -quick and kind service: we got here at 11:30a (right at their opening time). We ordered, ate and left within the hr, even with a baby. - for omakase, it's bang for the buck. Some of the reviews complain about the portion sizes but it's not too bad. I actually appreciated that the sushi rice didn't overwhelm the fish. The miso soup was good (had more than just tofu but also had carrots, and diakon radish bits). First time having the Kakitamajiru. Not bad at all either. If I'm a fan, then why did I not give this place 5 stars? The quality of the actual fish. When I had asked the waitress what the difference between the fish was for the Chirashi bowl vs sushi combo vs omakase, she said it was the quality of fish. I won't know for sure, but the quality of the sushi for the omakase was not top tier. It was okay. Not the worst but surely not "top tier." I honestly would not be surprised if i ordered the sushi combo/chirashi bowl, my opinion of quality would be the same. Then, that would mean I'm paying extra for the miso soup, Kakitamajiru, and dessert for the omakase? Overall, a decent place id be willing to come back to and try again.

We were lucky enough to snag a last minute reservation for Sonagi. Overall, service was really…read morewarm. Chef Daniel is very personable and really engages with each of his guests to make them feel very welcome. Food wise, he serves and excellent Korean infused omakase. Of this summer menu highlights were the in season items like biwa, abalone and aji. His knife skills are excellent with precise scoring of the neta. His rice handling is also excellent with a not too densely packed shari. Overall another great omakase with excellent friendly service.

Amazing food experience. Save this for small group special occasions. Chef Daniel Son is so…read moreentertaining while being a talented chef. It isn't often you get world class food and a fun time. The menu changes seasonally but it seems like the stunning flower cut tofu is a mainstay. The sushi was well prepared and comparable to many other top spots locally and abroad. Set an alarm for a reservation and you can get one fairly easily even if you don't have lightening reflexes.

What a hidden gem if you like kicking it back with old school sushi.....Nothing fancy, no sauces…read moredripped all over the sushi....or sushi baked in the oven. Or a menu with a 100 different choices of speciality rolls. This place is all about going back to the basics with an extremely small menu focused on just a couple of items: Inari, California roll, mackrael, shrimp sushi and more. The sushi is authentic and yummy in the tummy! If you are deciding to stop in for some sushi- Make sure you order in advance as they do sell out. Call the shop to put your order in with pick up time. Note the shop is not open at night- best to call early in the morning before they sell out. The shop is just carry away. There are no places to sit and dine. You will find this shop within an apartment complex on the first floor around a courtyard. If nobody is at the window, ring the bell at your pick up time and a friendly person will attend to you. The ladies are so cute. And the to go boxes are so cute and perfect as well. Once you grab your box, you can enjoy it at home or take it to the park.... Don't forget to bring cash as this is a cash only place!!!!

This place will forever hold a special place in my heart!!!…read more #1 rule. Cash only. This is a small mom and pop sushi spot that serves quality sushi made with love. Their menu is very small and with good reason! Place your order over the phone and get ready to stand in line to pick up. A really good friend of mine introduced this place to me a few years ago and since then, I've be hooked. Also, I must add! Their sushi rice is prepared to perfection. Once you place your order, they carefully pack your box like a gift! Customer service is the best. You can tell they take pride with their food. Restaurant is really small and meant for to go orders only. This place can be a bit hard to find so keep that in mind. Anyway, support small businesses and enjoy!!

This place is so good. And Elite…read more Lunch is a phenomenal deal! Really amazing quality, and not too expensive So, I have a new rating system......I will write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

This has become our new favorite go-to sushi place. The specials are really spectacular, and they…read moredo the most basic sushi options with so much superiority, we have been blown away every time

Last night in Gardena and found this restaurant on Yelp. Ordered the Tempura and Beef Teriyaki…read morecombo and was not disappointed! Tempura consisted of shrimp (2), onion, pumpkin, zucchini, bean, and bell pepper. The beef teriyaki was the star! Steak was so tender that you could cut it with a fork and was cooked perfectly!!! Will for sure go again next time we're in Gardena!!! Thank you!!!

Azuma in Gardena is one of those places where I already know what I'm ordering before I even sit…read moredown. The teriyaki beef dinner is my must have every time, and it has yet to disappoint. I always order the beef medium rare, and they consistently get the temperature right. That reliability honestly stands out to me because I have been to actual steak restaurants where the doneness can be hit or miss. At Azuma, I can confidently ask for medium rare and trust that it will come out exactly that way without having to order it rarer just to compensate. The teriyaki sauce is also really well balanced. It has enough sweetness to give you that classic teriyaki flavor without becoming overly sugary or masking the taste of the beef. One of my favorite parts of the meal is actually toward the end, when the white rice has soaked up both the teriyaki sauce and the savory juices from the steak. Mixing everything together makes even the remaining rice incredibly flavorful. The macaroni salad is another pleasant surprise. I'm normally not much of a macaroni salad person, but theirs is one I actually enjoy and willingly finish. Add a little of the teriyaki sauce to it and it gets even better. The shrimp fried rice is also worth ordering. They are very generous with the shrimp, and these are actually large, substantial pieces rather than the tiny shrimp you often see tossed into fried rice. The rice is mixed with egg and green onions as well, making it savory, satisfying, and substantial enough to enjoy on its own. Overall, Azuma continues to be a reliable favorite for me. The perfectly cooked teriyaki beef is easily the star, but the balanced sauce, solid sides, and generous shrimp fried rice make the whole meal satisfying. At this point, ordering the teriyaki beef dinner here is less of a decision and more of a tradition.

Crazy Rock'N Sushi is officially one of my go-to sushi spots! The prices are super reasonable, the…read moreportions are great, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful. I ordered the Hot Night Roll and customized it because of my avocado allergy. It normally comes with shrimp tempura, crabmeat, avocado, and cucumber inside, then spicy tuna, crunch, unagi sauce, and spicy mayo on top. I removed the avocado and spicy mayo and added extra eel sauce instead--10/10, no regrets! The flavors came together perfectly, and the eel sauce really made the roll. We also ordered the chicken meatballs and orange chicken, and both were delicious. My friend got the salmon baked roll and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. Safe to say this place is GOATed. Great food, fair prices, and definitely worth coming back for. Highly recommend!

This is my 4th time coming here. They definitely do not disappoint…read more I had both the Double Hamachi & a Zen Sashimi Rolls. Both are fresh as i prefer them to tempura . Also had their salmon and ahi tuna sushi. Very good. Their spicy garlic edamame is a tasty appetizer. Always ice cold mugs for a mouth watering Sapporo. I highly recommend as this sushi spot was recommended to me. Service was great. Nice ambiance .

Glad we got there early, when we finished dinner the whole restaurant was a packed house, all the…read moretables were taken. Good food, good service, good price tonight was a win win all the way around and the kicker was parking was a breeze considering that parking lot is always full.

to keep it short, they forgot they sat us down. they didn't take our order for over 30 minutes and…read moreafter they did there was a lot forgotten like my takeout order i think had gotten lost after being placed. i should've said something a lot sooner regarding having our order taken especially because i was in a time crunch but i don't like the thought of rushing workers especially when it's a smaller business with less people. my coworker i went with has been many times but said this never happens so this was a first for us. i think the language barrier also played a factor as well, however, the table sitting next to us who spoke fluent japanese also never received their check and was forgotten too. it was not busy. but the owners seemed to prioritize the other side of the restaurant instead. nonetheless, they were apologetic and we still ate and the food was very good, id recommend coming here on a day you are not busy!

One of my favorite sushi spots Chefs are always…read moreaccommodating and attentive Great atmosphere for commingling and drinks are good as well.

We were looking for a conveyor belt sushi place and saw Sushi Sumo pop up. We called and asked to…read moreconfirm if they had conveyor belt sushi and were told they did. We asked if reservations were needed and were told they weren't if we arrived within 30 minutes. We arrived and were promptly seated. We asked if we could sit at the conveyor belt bar but were told we could but that service was delayed and service would be faster, so we opted to sit at a table in the main dining area. The place was full but not overwhelmingly so. The ambiance was busy, which was fine. We ordered a couple of rolls, and I also ordered some uni. I wish I could say that the sushi was good but it honestly wasn't. There's a reason we haven't been back and have no plans to do so. The uni was old and fishy. The worst uni I've ever had.