The sushi here is my favorite :) There is always good vibes and the people are very welcoming. Shoutout to Alper for the amazing service !

the sushi was good. great environment. the server was detail oriented. highly recommend the spicy tuna

tasty. yummy. delicious. quick service. great service. would definitely come here again.

this was excellent sushi! we went on a saturday afternoon and accidentally made it in time for a happy hour. a large beer came with a 1-penny hot sake, which was delicious. we had takoyaki, which was perfect. we also had a sashimi platter (sakura) which had delicious, tender, buttery fish. we tried a fried scallop roll which was delicious if a bit on the salty side. we finished with a unagi (eel) and truffle sushi, which was unbelievably delicious. highly recommend, especially for happy hour. service was friendly and good at explaining the specials (which got us the one-cent sake!). the only minor complaint is that the menu was very large and could stand to be slightly downsized in place of their standout menu items. delicious food, beautiful restaurant, helpful service. I would absolutely come here again. read more

Thank you Aden for taking great care of my family and friends when come here! Local favorite sushi in Little Tokyo with the best happy hour! I try to explore their menu to get their Bento Box for lunch with great specialty add on. The Benjie Roll is my favorite go to order. The sashimi are always nice presentation and fresh that I'm now getting to taste more of the yellow tail with tempura onions on top that add the best light plate. It's a very quick services you would think the chef are reading your minds as you order. The dinning area is very elegant and spacious even when it's crowded. read more

Tenno Sushi - Chirashi Combo - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

In the hearts of little Tokyo, pretty good location for the price Service was fast and easy , the dining area is spacious and clean The sashimi's are worth the money, large portions and fresh ingredients Its good choice for a quick drinking gathering with friends and family while enjoying some fresh sea foods and sushi Good happy hour selections for drinks Over all Pretty good for the price read more

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Huge menu- there's something for everyone! The selection includes sushi, sashimi, hot pot rice, udon, bento boxes, rolls, salads, appetizers and more. We got the hungry roll, halibut sushi (delicious!) and hot pot rice with chicken. The chicken was grilled perfectly and the rice was buttery and warm. The Shishito seared tuna was interesting as well. It's located in little Tokyo next to the Dodgers memorabilia store. Service was fine. There's a lot off seating inside . There is metered street parking and paid parking structures nearby. read more

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I thought this place was great! The quality of the yellow tail was high grade. And the price for the sushi bowl was very fair. For 25 bucks you get loads of fish, seaweed salad, avocado, etc. And the beers are under 10 bucks...so splurge and get two! This is a perfect date spot. Lively, colorful, themed to little tokyo, and friendly service. I went on a saturday night date and only had to wait 15 minutes to sit. There is parking across the street and it will run you 12 bucks on the weekends. Try this place out, you won't regret it! read more

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I am not sure what I was thinking in my previous review. I have been here a few more times and I enjoy it a lot. The food is good and the service is good. I work nearby so I try to come before the lunch rush during the week. The bulgogi is really good and I love their katsu. They have all day HH on Mondays which is nice. Their bento box is a really good deal too. I enjoy their service here as well. read more

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Great food and flavors. So much varieties of sushi. The place was recently renovated and the vibe now is so nice. Great for happy hour. The Great venue items are found on the back wall or when you walk in. read more

Where is the 1/2 star when ya need it?? 4.5 for Tenno which was highly recommended so we decided to visit for a week day lunch. It was a Monday, so free parking across the street was fantastic. The restaurant feels easy to miss. Once inside, I liked the layout and ambiance. During lunch it was pretty slow. We ordered a variety of rolls and carpaccio dishes. Presentation was great! There were some unique flavors which made for an enjoyable meal. As to be expected during a slower time, service was wonderful. They have an extensive menu + a solid happy hour menu. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal and experience. Since this was a drive for us, returning would only be if i'm in the area. read more

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What a find! My friend and I were looking for a sushi spot and came across Tenno sushi and it hit the spot. The lunch special (that goes to 4) was an insane deal. We got so much more food than expected we certainly felt so stuffed! You had the option to pick 1 or 2 items so we each picked a 2nd with our bento and definitely didn't have to do that LOL. So has great leftovers! I can't wait to come back. We actually had wanted handrolls but didn't know that the house rolls could be made into them (menu didn't state it). So we will be back cause we saw a tray go by and they were HUGE. read more

Tenno Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

love coming here!! my favorite roll is the caliente roll. a must, all the time. Also, Alpar gave us excellent service.

Food is great, ambiance is always mellow. The servers, especially Alper, are always very attentive and very friendly even when it's busy. read more

Tenno Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Perhaps the best sushi experience we have had at this point in our lives. So incredibly fresh, clean, and fulfilling. Each dish was exactly as described, the menu had tons of pictures which were so helpful! Beautiful restaurant. Service started strong but slowed down towards the end. Would 100% come back! read more

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The best sushi !!!!! The service is amazing! Great vibes ! My favorite, Cone head, Malibu etc ...

The food was good but the experience overall was quite poor. We came on a weekend, party of 5 including a high chair. When I first signed up on the waitlist I obtained a wait time which was then updated to an additional 10 minutes stating "we're busier than usual new seating time..." we had already invested so much time that we decided to wait it out as my toddler continued to grow more and more impatient. The hostess was very professional and accommodating, as the time we were supposed to be seated approached, we asked how much longer and she said there was another party of 5 in front of us so she couldn't give us an estimate. All in all we waited 45 minutes for what initially indicated as an 11 to 20 minute wait. It would be beneficial if they instilled a time limit for tables on the busier days as other restaurants do or if they anticipated the evening rush based on trends and opted not to sit 2 people in a 4 person table. Once we were seated the order was taken quickly and we received our food quickly as well. We decided to keep a menu and when Ray came by to drop off an item, he abruptly said "no food on top of the menu," no please, no nothing and walked away. He later came back with another food item and reached right over to drop it off, I truly have never seen anything like it as typically the server is gracious enough to deliver the food item directly to the person who ordered it, on the side of their table. To top it off, he brought a dish to the table right next to ours, all Latino men and said "muy caliente," very stereotypical. The poke bowl was good, fish was fresh - $25 for a poke bowl. Tried the Hawaiian roll & avocado roll both which were quite tasty. I've been here several times and unfortunately this time, the overall experience was poor. We were debating between Tenno & Kaiba to begin with and next time we'll go with Kaiba. read more

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Great food for the price point and nice atmosphere. A friend recommended this place and I'm happy to say, "I'll eat there again." read more

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Came here on Wednesday around 730pm. Theres a parking lot across the street for $10 and meter parking up and down the blocks. Waiter sat us immediately even though it was pretty poppin. Customer service was great and sometimes that seems to be lacking The size of these rolls was bigger than I've found anywhere. We actually left a lot of food unfinished The gnats were the only negative in this place and it seemed like more came the longer we were there. I asked the waiter was there anything that could be done and he laughed (there goes the customer service lol). That baked salmon roll was baked to perfection and as good as it was i still couldn't finish them all. The crispy tuna rice was huge where i had to really chew to finish that thing but bomb too read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for an early dinner on a Sunday and were seated instantly. We were asked for our drink order quickly as well. We had gotten the miso soup ( not pictured ) which was delicious and flavorful. I had gotten the salmon belly bombz roll which was ehh a solid 4/10 they drenched the roll in the house sauce which made the whole roll mushy. I also got the popcorn roll but it took significantly longer to come out than everything else so I had gotten full. I ended up getting food poisoning but my boyfriend said the sashimi was fresh. read more

Tenno Sushi - Anniversary dinner ! - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Happened to be in LA and stumbled upon this place. For only myself, I felt like the wait was a bit long just go sit at the bar area. Took a bit to get served but it is Mother's Day weekend so I took that into account. My server noticed me and helped me with recommendations, took my order and the food was out quickly. I ordered 4 rolls from the separate paper menu. Food was pretty good, definitely hit the spot and flavors were on point. I never use soy sauce with my sushi, the rolls were delicious without extra seasoning. read more

Tenno Sushi - Scallop roll, toro, halibut and blue fin - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service was very good. Food looked fresh and sizable. I liked it. The place looked very classy and so are placements. I'll probably come back here to try other items on menu. read more

Tenno Sushi - Sashimi lunch, great presentation. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This has been our favorite sushi place since 2019, and we're so happy they've consistently maintained the same amazing quality and service over the years. Thank you for making our dinner so special once again! read more

Our new neighborhood obsession. Fresh fish flown in directly from Japan, excellent quality, and prices that won't make your wallet cry. Hard not to keep coming back! read more

* Price: $20 average for rolls, $100 good yummy meal for 2. 4 stars. * Ambiance: the dining hall has been revamped with comfy and classy seating, bright but cozy! 4+ stars. * Location: little Tokyo, 1 block from Japanese American National museum. There is plenty paid street parking, parking spot across the street (validated at starbucks), garage parking in Japanese Village Plaza. 4 stars. * Meals: their menu is changed as well. Massive menu with many rolls, sushi, sashimi, etc. Everything is fresh and beautifully presented. 4 stars. * Service: pleasant. Food comes out fast. Thank you for opening on Christmas eve! 5 stars. We have not been back to Tenno sushi for awhile since there are so many sushi places opened in DTLA, J- town ,etc. The restaurant has a new dining room, very classy and bright. The menu is also revamped. Tenno has their signature dishes, artful presentation. We tried the yellowtail harmony ($24), one of Tenno signature dish. Fresh yellowtail pieces with mango, tomato, pepper topping is beautiful and perfectly mixed! Seafood miso nabe udon ($22.74): thick chewy udon noodles, spicy thick broth and variety of seafood served in clay pot. The portion is large. The dish is hearty and savory. I had the leftover the next day and it was yummy! Baked green mussle ($10.95): American japanese dish, large mussle with golden sauce (siracha mayo like), has a nice kick. Crunch spider rolls ($17.95): crabmeat, avocado, soft self crab, crunch powder and served with eel sauce. If you like baked rolls, this is it! We also has a combo of udon and California rolls for $18.95. Simple but fulfilled and good for budget. We really enjoyed our meal! We were working late on Chistmas eve and looking for some good grind on a rainy and bussy day... not many places opened! We were so happy that Tenno opened. The staff is kind and friendly. The meal is hearty, tasty and filling... for this, they got an extra star! read more

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I was in the Little Tokyo area with my friend & we were craving some light sushi. Luckily we found this place on Yelp & they have the option of joining the waitlist on here. The wait was quick & I like how it updates up where you are in line & they call/text you when your tables is ready. They have a wide selection of food to choose from, I couldn't decide. Luckily my friend saw the sushi specials sign as it had small options of sushi. I ordered edamame & salmon sashimi with caviar & truffle oil from their specials. My friend ordered calamari & salmon 3 ways from their specials. My salmon with caviar & truffle oil was delicious. When they served it to me, I could automatically smell the truffle... mmm. I love truffle so it immediately opened up my senses. When I took my first bite, I got the truffle taste, then a salty, umami flavor from the caviar, then the simplicity taste of the salmon. As far as textures, you get that soft, chewy from the salmon & the caviar give a little bite. My friend enjoyed his sushi. Although I did notice there was wasabi in the sushi, which he didn't realize and I told him after he was getting wasabi taste. He said the wasabi was too strong. Overall, we enjoyed our food & it was one of the good sushi spots in the area. I would go here again. read more

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Tried several specialty rolls and every single one was creative. The Pink Lady Roll, Bora Bora Luau Island, Green Kiss Roll, and Ex-Girlfriend Roll. Great presentation and a menu that keeps things exciting. read more

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I always love the muscles and the fatty toro. The chicken teriyaki bowl tasted really good this time and I enjoyed their renovations. The decor looks very nice it's much more enjoyable now. I tried the tempura Oreo green tea ice cream and it was so delicious! read more

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Alper our server was awesome! Food was yummy as always. We tried the new berry yuzu drink they have it was delicious & watching the color change was satisfying hehe read more

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Upon walking into the establishment, you'll be greeted by friendly staff and host. Always love the sushi restaurant hospitality. We opted for bar seating because its more fun seeing the chef in action. When I think of sushi, seabream, scallops, amberjack, stripe jack, salmon, and unagi comes to mind. While most serve it with sushi rice, others infuse their own flavor and flare which heightens the experience. Recommendation: Ask for chop wasabi. It has a pickled flavor that has more depth then your regular wasabi. They will charge you a fee for it but its worth it. I rarely order rolls but when the mood strikes, its cucumber roll that I go to first thing. Then comes the spider roll. But that depends on the mood. One mention I want to highlight is the plating. While dressing the plate and decorating it makes it appealing, I question if its relevant and necessary to the overall experience. If I were to add decor to the dish, I would ensure that its intentional to the overall dish and that it is edible. This will not only have a better narrative, but the taste will have purpose. You'll elevate the dish more than pretty flowers and lavish art that wasted your time/effort. Overall, fun experience and food was good. Great job folks! read more

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This is right by downtown Little Tokyo. Actually was able to find parking on the street but parking is limited. We arrived an hour short of closing, so it was a bit rushed. When walking in they have a sign in tablet, and the couple before us was sat right away, and we were sat, maybe a minute shortly after, so no wait at all. It does seem like a popular spot for a late evening meal. Very trendy, hipster kind of vibe. It was clean, easy to order, very friendly staff. The food was decent. However, I would not recommend the calamari appetizer, it really lacked flavor and just didn't taste good at all. I will say the edamame, the sushi roll, and even the Bento box with the tempura vegetables was really good. I would definitely come back and try other options because they have a good variety. It a must try spot. read more

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I got a 2 time bento box with teriyaki chicken and a Vegas roll. The food was fantastic! I loved the mixed tempura and miso soup. The serving size and quality of the chicken and roll. It was a great deal. The service was also friendly and quick. The vibe and ambiance would be really great for a casual date night or friend hang. read more

Tenno Sushi - 2 piece Bento box - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food to me, was really lacking. The steak was like a thicker pieces of yesterday's waba grill. I could only eat half before I became displeased with the dish. The sushi, worst shrimp crunch roll I've had to date. I figured I wouldn't be wasteful and took it home to my so, who loves sushi, and he expressed it was mid. Won't be returning here, at least while my taste buds still thrive on great food. read more

Tenno Sushi - Shrimp Crunch Roll - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We just moved to the area, This was our first time here, at the recommendation of a friend, and it did NOT disappoint! The food, the service... fantastic! Will definitely be back! read more

Tenno Sushi - Crispy rice with spicy tuna - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I had a really good experience here overall. The sushi rolls were fresh, flavorful, and nicely made, especially for the price. The portions felt satisfying, and everything tasted balanced without being overly heavy or overloaded with sauces. I also liked that the menu had a good variety of rolls and combinations to choose from, so it was easy to find something different to try. The ingredients tasted fresh, which always makes a big difference with sushi. The atmosphere was casual and comfortable, making it a nice place for a relaxed lunch or dinner. Definitely a solid spot if you're craving sushi in Los Angeles read more

Found this sushi spot in Little Tokyo, and it did not disappoint. Upon arriving, I made sure to get on the waitlist, which helped minimize our wait time--a definite plus. We were greeted by a friendly young lady when we arrived. Since it was a rainy day, we still ended up waiting about an extra 15 minutes despite being on the waitlist. Once seated, we were assisted by Jinnie, who was incredibly friendly and attentive. She offered excellent sushi recommendations that we really enjoyed. The restaurant itself is small but has a nice, cozy ambiance. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be returning soon. read more

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Food 4/10 if it even makes it to your table Service 2/10 Ambiance 5/10 Dined with a group of colleagues after work. We were the only group there on a Wednesday at 4 pm. My husband and I ordered 2 different rolls & received one but not the other then waited for over 30 min. Finally asked a wait staff abt our 2nd roll. They said they had brought it - but never did. They had even pasted a receipt on the wall near my husbands head as if to mark who was to get those rolls. Wait staff were communicating amongst themselves in their language but we ultimately never got that roll- they just said they must have given it to someone else at the table. By now We had waited 45 min just so they can figure out what happened. Being hungry, we just ordered another roll;The tornado. This roll took another 25 minutes to get to our table. We were super hungry but glad there was a group of people at our table to talk to which kept us distracted. Then the bill came. That was a fiasco!!! Our tornado was on someone else's bill and the roll we never received was still on our receipt. We just paid for everything and left to go eat elsewhere. Food-was awful- Do not order the tornado! Service was even worse!!! read more

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WOW wow wow. Despite the crazy homeless guy we experienced out front while waiting for a table (just LA things in general) this place was quite the experience! This is located around the corner of Subway and adjacent to the Starbucks if you know that corner of Little Tokyo. Came by on a Sunday night with a large group of friends after we did some shopping. Super busy by the time we got here but didn't wait long at all! We got seated at a long table inside and got to experience the host doing multiple shots at another table with a large party, throughout the night lol! Super fun and had a lot of laughs. Food came out pretty quick and drinks here are delicious but strong so be careful! One of my friend's sushi rolls never made it to our table but they didn't charge us for it which was good! We were all too full by then anyway. The sushi here is definitely high quality which makes sense for such a beautifully decorated restaurant. It makes you feel like you're actually in Japan! The restroom was also really nicely decorated, black everything, even the sink was black and had nice dim lighting. The faucet was one of those fancy waterfall ones lol. Again, the sushi quality is on point and you definitely get what you paid for. I ordered a bunch of 2 piece sushi, had to get my favorite yellowtail and yellowtail belly which were incredible but I also tried their jumbo scallop sushi which was so yummy!! Everything just melts in your mouth and tasted amazing. If it wasn't for the annoying parking of downtown LA (and of course the transit) I would be coming here more often. Hoping to visit again soon and maybe take our other friends! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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Great service and experience. We'll be back again . Thank you so much jajsjejdnndndnd read more

Tenno Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really great selection. Off and on the happy hour menu. Really nice to see they serve iced green tea. The crispy spicy tuna rice was incredible! Fast to be seated. Attentive waiters. Very spacious and comfortable seating. read more

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