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    Sushidokoro Miyama

    4.8 (22 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Betty W.

    I had a very pleasant lunch experience. We had the 10-course omakase lunch set, which was $130 per person. I liked that we didn't have to worry about what to order. For this price point, the fish quality was very, very good. My favorite was the toro. It really melts in your mouth, just like the waiter said. That was definitely the highlight for me. If I'm being very strict, the omakase experience felt a little too casual. The server could be a bit more formal and confident when introducing each dish, which would make the whole experience feel more professional. But overall, it was still a very pleasant experience. Lunch was quiet and comfortable, and it's a nice place to sit with a friend or even have a business lunch.

    Ann Y.

    My bf and I returned here exactly 365 days later and still as delicious as the first time! Chef Hiro Yamada really put a lot of care and creativity into each dish. Comparing to last year's menu, it's pretty different. I also learned about new fishes and Japanese ingredients. He also let us sample their housemade Sake ice cream topped with yuzu skin. So refreshing. Definitely going to try coming back here for every season so I can taste all the seasonal ingredients they can offer (:

    Bonnie D.

    My girlies took me here for my bday and it was such an experience! We reserved our seats a few days before we decided to go. It was a little confusing to find the restaurant but if you know where sushi kisen is, you just have to walk along the right side of the building and circle around and you are there. The restaurant itself have 8 seats and it took around 2 hour to finish. Chef Hiro took the time to explain each dish as he presented them for us to eat. It's a very intimate setting and the quality of each bite was amazing.

    Jennifer W.

    Tucked away in the rear of a busy plaza, this intimate 8-seat omakase restaurant, helmed by the talented Hiro Yamada, offers an elevated sushi experience that is a true testament to his skill and precision. As the sister restaurant to Sushi Kisen, expectations were high, and Hiro-san did not disappoint. From start to finish, this meal was a masterclass in sushi craftsmanship. A few things worth noting: - Reservations are made through Tock - Plenty of parking immediately in front of the restaurant, behind Sushi Kisen - Hiro-san uses two types of rice to complement the different flavors of fish - Each course is generously portioned so come hungry Overall, it was a good experience. The sushi rice played a crucial role in creating a harmonious contrast between the fish and the rice, and Hiro-san knew exactly which to pair. Would likely return!

    Samantha L.

    Everything was so good! Excellent service, really clean and minimal interior, and delicious sushi. Each dish was exceptional. Would love to go again! The restroom is also very clean and stocked with all kinds of stuff lol

    Jack L.

    Eight seats. $200+ a head. Hidden behind another sushi place like it's trying to avoid being recognized. The setup screams "exclusive," and honestly, I was ready to be impressed. I came in fully ready to love it. I mean, premium omakase right in the heart of the SGV? Yes, please. The space is cozy, the service is smooth, and the presentation? Gorgeous. The meal was calmly paced, nicely timed, the whole vibe. But then came the food. And.. yeah. It was fine. Very polite. The entire menu felt stuck on low volume: light saltiness and soft textures for every single dish, and I mean, Every, Single, Dish. Yeah, I get it, sushi is soft, but even the octopus and abalone, usually the MVPs of chewy contrast, were cooked into soft submission. I kept waiting for something with crunch, zing, or even a little personality. No dice. They ended with ice cream, and I honestly would've celebrated a single crispy wafer on there. The uni? Whew. It had this oddly preservative-y scent that took me out of the moment. For something that's supposed to be a highlight, it felt like the backup singer forgot their line. If Hokkaido uni can't be served fresh, maybe just tag in Santa Barbara. No shame there, not everything needs to be imported from Japan. For $200+ a head, I expected at least a few "wow" moments or one bite that made me sit up straight. Instead, it was a series of soft-spoken bites with good manners.

    lisa p.

    Visited again in January 2026 and service was great as usual. Ordered different sake this time and tried the Jikon TOKUTÔ OMACHI. WOW !! Yum

    Ella H.

    Another great option in SGV when you crave for quality omakase and nigiri experiences! Chef Hiro is professional and so convivial. He served all the 23 dishes within 2 hours smoothly, including the chit chat with each guest and customization of the amount of rice, favor preference, and drinks! It was truly an unbeatable meal for Japanese omakase. The "neta" were prepared with a lot of techniques and thoughts. I like the two different kinds of "shari" too. The best part of the meal is the "tempo" and the order of all the gourmet food - Appetizers, light white fish, a stomach-warming "charwanmushi" , marinated silver-skinned fish, fatty and heavier seafood and red fleshed fish - palate cleansers - dessert! Reservations - Two time slots. I recommend to book the 5:30 pm - The pro is you will finish the dinner early without getting a food coma since it is a decent amount of food. The con will be that you might feel a bit rushed because they gonna prepare for the upcoming 8:00 pm.

    Tiff L.

    Two seatings per night, 5 days a week. 8 seats maximum. Best omakase in town! Finally one worth coming to in Arcadia! 1. Seaweed(from okinawa) Dashi soup - I've had this before in a vinegar base and I usually don't care for it but in this soup, it was absolutely delicious! 2. Baby raw eel (anago) - seasonal in a slight vinegar sauce, almost feels like you're eating clear noodles 3. King mackerel (sawara) - topped with onion puree and shiso flowers 4. Needle fish (sayori) - a texture 5. Glass shrimp (shiro ebi) - melts in your mouth. Literally. Buttery soft texture 6. Wild baby snapper (kasugo) - with irizake dressing. Pre - the invention of soy sauce 7. Ink squid (sumika) - creamy 8. Amberjack (kanpachi) - one of my faves, the best texture 9. Chawanmushi - homemade sesame tofu with cherry blossom shrimp, ginko nuts, Oyster, Wasabi 10. Monkfish liver (ankimo) - made with love & cooked in sake, instead of traditionally being steamed, into a little roll with kanpyo maki 11. Golden eye snapper (kinmedai) - slightly smoked to divinity 12. Bluefin Tuna (from nagasaki) - aged for 1 week 13. Chutoro 14. Otoro 15. Spring squid marinated in miso 16. Sardine family (iwashi) - acquired taste. On the salty side 17. Scallop (hotate) - slightly boiled 18. Hokkaido uni bufun & ikura don 19. Negitoro handroll 20. Ginger sprout handroll 21. Akadashi miso soup 22. Completely Home made matcha ice cream, red bean, & mochi Chef Hiro really puts his passion into each dish and you can really tell. $200/pp + 18% service charge included. Located on the back side of the Plaza. Not visible unless you go towards the back where it's unseen. Can't wait to come back!

    Lisa L.

    This spot has been a running regular of me and my husband now for about a year. It's straight up seasonal, innovative, salty vinegary rice with tasty cured fish and thoughtful cooked dishes that always brings me and my husband a smile. Thank you Chef! It's a simple classic sushi bar counter that seats about 8 comfortably. With so many spots in so cal, this one is one to keep returning to.

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    Celine L.

    Sushi Kisen just opened a sister Omakase restaurant in the same plaza, but in the backside, and headed by one of their main chefs Chef Hiro. The space is small and intimate and only fits up to eight seats. This was a $200 Omakase with 23 courses, and we left feeling stuffed. We started out with four appetizers before moving onto the Nigiri, and almost all of their fish were wild, except for the tuna. It is not often that I see something new at omakase, but they were a couple pleasant surprises like a slow cooked hotate nigiri with sake, and soy sauce. Everything was very well done and executed, and pacing was about 2-2.5 hours. They just opened reservations on Tock and for the price point and amount and quality of food you're getting, well worth the price point!

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    Aryan B.

    23 course was good. I wish he had otoro or Red snapper. Service was good. I left pretty full. I couldn't finish all the sushi. Ambiance was good too. It's a small cute place. 8.5/10. I'd come back And I recommend this place.

    Chloe C.

    I had an amazing time at Sushidokoro Miyama. I came to SoCal for a birthday trip and was looking for a special way to celebrate! It's a 8 seater omakase. It's a cozy and intimate space. I loved how Chef Hiro gave seasonal information about each dish. The extra information about what fish would be served if it was another season was great. I look forward to dining here again to try his seasonal dishes he mentioned!

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    4.7
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    1.7 mi
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    I always pass by the spot but with a toddler, the hours of operation never really worked for us…read morewhere I can sit down to eat a meal inside or it's closed when we are here in the mall. Only option was finally to get takeout today. A little pricey for what it is. Not much rice or curry. Didn't really fill me up after paying almost $50 for sharing beef curry rice medium spice and hayashi rice. It came with miso soup on the side and bc of the cyclospora outbreak, they weren't serving salad so refunded me $4. The beef in the curry rice was too beefy and chewy. The medium spice didn't really have a kick to it. The meat in the hayashi rice tastes like hot pot meats and the flavoring in that didn't have enough OOOMPHH if you know what I mean. Since it's located in the mall, there's plenty of parking available. This restaurant is on the 2nd floor right next to Nordstrom.

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