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Sōgo Roll Bar

4.2 (276 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Joseph D.

Having tried a few handroll places, transparently, this place was just ok. I found this place on TikTok and it had rave reviews but it was just ok. The prices were pretty hefty comparatively to the blueprint: KazuNori. I can't help but compare the two. The seaweed here is not as crispy as it is at Kazu, even tho I they make it fresh. A lot of the rolls have the yuzu sauce in them, which I think is a bit overpowering. The mayo is also pretty heavy handed in a lot of the rolls. The spicy tuna crispy rice was just ok as well... I've had better and it didn't come with sauce, but you could dip it in soy sauce if you like. The cucumber salad was pretty good tho. I liked the sake flight and the service was fine and we were seated pretty quickly. The staff is super attractive, but I think the quality of the rolls for the price didn't that worth it. Try it out and see for yourself, but I honestly still prefer Kazu. The saving grace is the location is super nice, the ambiance and decor is cool, and the staff is pretty attractive. Other than that, this place isn't as good as the TikToks make it seem.

Bee M.

We tried Sōgo for hand rolls and overall had a good experience. The crispy spicy tuna was solid, and the rice definitely lived up to the "crispy" part. I ordered the 4 hand-roll selection and enjoyed it. The ambiance was nice and the service was good, which made for an easy, pleasant meal. That said, if I'm really craving hand rolls, KazuNori is still my personal favorite. Still glad we tried Sōgo and I'd come back if I'm in the area.

Emi G.

Sogo Poem: Sushi was fresh Okay parking...it always takes a minute in this area Great ambiance and cute bathroom Obvi u will spend some $ but it was pretty worth it

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Kathy X.

This is a pretty solid hand roll spot that's intentionally designed. The spicy tuna crispy rice is really good, the rice comes out piping hot and sticky, and the fish is cold. They add a small piece of seaweed closing the bottom of the hand roll, which helps to keep everything in the roll. They use quality fish and sauces that pair well. I just wish the seaweed was more crispy and the spicy tuna roll had more of a kick. Service was really polite and prompt, overall we had a good experience here.

Jason Y.

Forgot to add photos to my previous review. Will definitely be back for some more delicious hand rolls and sake.

Sogo Roll Bar outside
Pratik B.

Like most people in California, I love sushi... and like most people, I'm far from an expert. Luckily for me, a friend of mine was visiting and his friend was an expert. This explains why, before said expert arrived, we got your Spicy Tune Crispy Rice, a dish done much better at Katsuya Brentwood. Luckily, we weren't paying Brentwood prices, so we were satisfied with what we got. Once said expert arrived, things got serious. We got some fancy sake (KAMOSHIBITO KUHEIJI 'SAUVAGE) and hand rolls (recommended over cut rolls by said expert). I got the six roll set (snapper, scallop, yellowtail, spicy tuna, crab & albacore kari kari). It comes out two at a time, because (per expert), you have to eat them quick otherwise the crispy nori becomes soggy. I liked the albacore and scallop the best. Gotta say, after all these years of eating spicy tuna, not a fan. The service was good. I would highly recommend sitting in the outside patio, especially given the weather in LA is usually perfect. Pricing is on the higher side but not prohibitively expensive, especially given the quality involved. Parking ... yikes... vaya con dios. If you're one of the lucky few, you'll find a nearby street meter, otherwise you'll be driving around in circles! Be very careful about the neighborhoods, given how fancy the area's gotten, I wouldn't bother deciphering the mile long parking restrictions sign... just assume they don't want you to park near their houses, they will ticket and tow you, and you will end up paying massive fines for what should be a perfectly pleasant dining experience.

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Taylor J.

Amazing experience. Everything from the food, wait staff, vibes, it was all near perfect! Me and my partner were going to a concert at the Greek Theatre and decided on some hand rolls and wine before and we loved the experience! Highly recommend making reservations.

mango and matcha mochi ice cream
Reine N.

I have been to a couple of other hand roll places before, but this was my first time visiting Sōgo. We booked a reservation for the indoor bar seating through Resy and were promptly seated upon arrival. I will warn that the bar seats aren't the most comfortable nor stable, so just something to keep in mind. Their pre-selected hand roll sets offer the best deal for your money, so went with a 4 and 5 roll set. They allow you to swap out 1 hand roll from the set menu and substitute it for a different roll (with the exception of lobster which incurs an extra charge). We started with the spicy tuna crispy rice as our appetizer and the taste and texture were amazing! They nailed the crispy, yet structurally sound rice base & the spicy tuna was well flavored for a delicious bite. For hand rolls, I went with the 4 roll set - salmon, spicy tuna, toro, and yellowtail (swapped this for the snapper). I love yellowtail, so it was no surprise when that roll landed in my favorites, but I was pleasantly surprised by the salmon, which had an unexpected brightness due to some yuzu flavoring. The rice was nice and moist without being too mushy, and I appreciated how the chefs added an extra piece of seaweed at the end of the roll to prevent the contents from spilling out when bitten. I also loved how they put an extra bit of seafood at the opening of the roll to ensure that the first bite includes protein. I'm not sure if it's because we shared that it was our first visit, but the person who appeared to be the manager was very kind to offer us an order of mochi ice cream on the house. We tried the mango and matcha and both were delicious. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Sōgo and will definitely be returning in the future!

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Adriana G.

My partner and I visited Sōgo Roll Bar this past weekend. We loveee all things sushi and hand rolls and we were excited to try this cute East Hollywood bar. We really enjoyed the spicy tuna crispy rice with a great amount of tuna and the albacore with a lot of crispy onions -- our favorite! As for hand rolls, we ordered yellowtail, toro, spicy tuna, and salmon. The salmon roll was amazing with a citrus sauce. As for the other rolls, we wish they had sauces as well or more of them. We were missing some flavor. The spot is very cute, but we do wish the music was a little louder because the atmosphere was quite awkward. We also would have appreciated a quick rundown of the menu. When we mentioned it was our first time, the staff member said okay and walked away. The ambiance was a little off, but we do think this spot has great potential!

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Comforting atmosphere, delicious food, nice people. Came here on a whim after attending a fundraiser nearby; We love hand roll bars and were excited to try someplace new as we don't frequent this part of town. The Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice-- not all are created equal, but this one landed pretty high on the tier list. The Tuna Hand Roll was also divine. Incredible quality of tuna thats rare to find. The Yellowtail Hand Roll was good as well, but not my favorite due to the mayonnaise-y situation (not at all bad, just not what I was expecting). Still tasty, flavorful, and of great quality. The lobster roll was definitely my favorite, the star of the show; something about the squeeze of lemon within really added a ~je ne sais quoi~ to the dish. I wish I had ordered more; I've been dreaming of it since! While we don't frequent the area, I would definitely make the trek to go back to Sōgo; One of the better handroll bars I've been to in LA.

gizman Ali

This restaurant was ok! The rolls were alright. the service was fast which I appreciated.

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Ask the Community - Sōgo Roll Bar

Is this a good location for 8-10 people and kids?

Do they use mirin in the sushi rice?

No, we use rice vinegar.

Do they offer soy paper substitutions?

Kenny- We don't have soy paper for rolls, but we do have plenty of options for those who don't enjoy… 

Do I have to make reservations?

Reservations are not required, and we happily welcome walk-ins.You are welcome to make a reservation via Resy if you want to ensure that you don't have to wait for a seat when you arrive. We do recommend reservations for groups larger than four… 

Hi! Do you accept cash? Or is it card only?

Hi, we accept both cash and cards!

Is it open for dine in at 5pm?

Hi! We are closed on Sundays. Monday-Saturday we are open straight through from noon-9pm

Door says open 11am-9pm. Got there at 7:45, not open. When does this restaurant open?

It's currently open from 11-3, but they will soon be open until 9pm.

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