Montriana H.

Ommmgggggg!!!! This sushi is soooo good. The fish taste so fresh, the quality of the sushi is similar to a restaurant sushi. For this to be express sushi made as you order is amazing. The service was quick he has premade boxes that he makes the day of or he can cut one fresh. The space is not to big not to small high recommend try this place.

Anthony D.

Good quick sushi, Seems like an Owner / operator business, and you can tell he really cares about the food+ he speaks Japanese

Bruce H.

First and most important: their customer service is amazing. I went in to get a party platter not realizing they require it's ordered 2 days ahead. I asked if they could have it done in an hour and they said "no problem". They were quick and the food was delicious. The sushi was delicious and they have a lot of different options. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area.

Fan H.

Ever since Fatty started going back to downtown LA for work, finding new food spot had been a thing. This time, Fatty found Uobei in downtown LA for everyone's quick Japanese cravings. Located at the corner of Main and 9th, it was a to go only deli style Japanese food spot. They didn't really have a menu, whatever was out there to grab was what they had to offer. We got a teriyaki chicken rice bowl and a sushi tray. The fish was surprisingly good for what it was. We would say it was about the same quality as the conveyor belt sushi if not better. The chicken was a little dry but flavor was decent. We did t love the rice since it was drenched in the teriyaki sauce. Overall experience was ok. The service was good. The cashier offered to heat up (microwave) the chicken rice bowl, but at the same time, placed it afterwards on top of the sushi tray . The price point was a little high. For the two items it was $30 after tax. We would come back if we have a craving for a quick sushi, but nothing more.

Young Kyung K.

Parking - Sucks. My cousin and I had a show at the Orpheum so we wanted grab something quick in the area, we found this little GEM! We went around 6PM and the cashier informed us that they were closing soon but still let us eat inside! The ingredients were FRESH! Even though it's a to-go/deli place the rolls and sushi was superb! They even had AMA EBI 3-pieces with the fried head for $13.99 WHATTTTTTT -- I was surprised it was left until the end of the day haha -- lucky me yay! We also got the fresh scallop roll; delicious! I ... also got the seaweed salad and edamame- judge me all you want but I LOVE IT hahaha I saw that they had a warm section too but it was empty when we went but I believe they have warm bowls, yakisoba and takoyaki. If I lived close by I'd be coming by VERY often but thank god I don't live close by my wallet will be suffering. If you're in the area and you need a quick to-go bite I recommend this place! I honestly cannot recommend the parking situation though... I mean it's DTLA ...

The owner Katsu is incredible! I highly recommend this sushi spot. The fish is so fresh, the shop is cute, and I can't wait to go back. A true gem of a spot.

Deidre M.

Grabbed lunch here today! Super legit, casual Japanese delica concept store where they make and serve same-day fresh, affordable, JP fare. If you've ever been to Japan, this type of small establishment near stations and conbinis are common. I tried their spicy tuna & spicy salmon crispy rice (5x big pieces for $13.99) and takoyaki ($3 - all sides same price I think I saw karaage chicken too). Soooooo good!!!!!!! The rice was still crispy even though it was refrigerated and I liked that they used cook flaked salmon vs raw (spicy tuna was also good standard!). Didn't need any additional soy sauce or anything - v flavorful. I also enjoyed practicing some of my limited Japanese with the cashier! (I think it's a family run biz?). I was a bit in a rush so next time I'll have a better look at what else is there! I wonder if they'll have any seasonal cold items like hiyashi chuka or salad spring roll *hint hint lol* Will def be back since I work in the area. Esp with that 20% after 5pm gamble!!! Hehe Arigatou gozaimasu!! Oiishiiiiiiii!!!!! See you soon!

Trung N.

What a delightful little Japanese deli - it's like the mini version of the hot food section in Tokyo Central took a field trip to downtown. It's a grab and go situation here: there's a prepackaged hot food bar, and plenty of take away sushi options. You can also place an order for a personalized item at the register. There are also tons of kitschy Japanese snacks to satiate your desires. Despite its location, everything is reasonably priced and conveniently located in this food desert corner of DTLA.. I happened to be looking for a quick snack and this is what I ended up picking up: -yakisoba -yellowtail roll -sampler This was all Japanese market quality - if not better. I found the sushi to be incredibly fresh, especially and surprisingly the yellowtail. This was exactly what I was looking for in a in a midday snack and it was exactly what I got. If you're looking for a quick and easy meal/ snack, make your way down to UOBEI.

Joey L.

Parking: This place is located in Downtown LA and iykyk. There's little to no parking unless you hit it right and score a sweet spot. I was actually lucky that day and found close meter parking and popped in a cute quarter. If I was you I would drop off someone and drive around the block in the car and pick them up after they are done. However, if you are by yourself then I will pray for you to find a parking spot. Good luck to all on their parking adventures. Inside: Inside the store is quite small. I would describe the set up as a small convenience store. When you enter they have hot food already made on the left side and cold drinks and desserts on the right side. On their menu they say you can customize your order. I did not this time, but I found that really cool. They do charge $$$ for customization though so keep that in mind. Seating: There is NO SEATING INSIDE. However, they do have one table outside the store. Enough to seat two people. Salmon Avocado Bowl: I love sushi and salmon. I came here specifically just to try this bowl. I couldn't resist because it looked so great from the reviews and pictures. Gurl when I tell you this bowl was everything I imagined and more...IT WAS!!! OMG THE SALMON IS NO JOKE SIS!!! The salmon was fresh, sweet and melts right in your mouth. It went so well with the sushi rice under. Just so exquisite. The bowl really didn't need the avocado because it was just that great on its own, but it added another layer of creaminess to it. It's a 100 outta 100 for me. Teriyaki Chicken Uobei Style: Honestly I was so skeptical of the teriyaki chicken bowl when I saw it, but I was like why not. WOW! This bowl did not disappoint. The chicken was juicy and they gave a HUGE PORTION too. They also give you sauce on the side. I don't think it really needs it because it already had so much flavor. They also offer to heat it up for you in the microwave if you are planning to eat it right away. They are too kind. I was so satisfied afterwards and my tummy was so happy after eating every bite. Overall: Great place to pick up fresh food for on the go or quick lunch or dinner. This is not a sit and eat kind of place, but more of a togo place only. I will definitely be coming back when I am in the area. My mouth is watering while I write this review. Cheers to the chef and the staff. They are the best!

friendly, casual quick service they'll heat your food if wanted yummy food- looked and tasted fresh $$$ adds up quick parking sucks salmon sushi- fresh & good fish to rice ratio crispy rice w/ spicy tuna - had good flavor but the outside of the rice had a hardened too much which made it difficult to eat w/ the tuna. i ended up slicing the rice into 2 pieces w/ a knife first. i also wish there was more tuna on each piece. unagi w/ rice bowl - still delicious the next day for b/fast. they were generous w/ the unagi. rice was nice and sticky and the pickled ginger helped break up the sweetness of the eel sauce.

Rachel S.

Quick place to grab sushi to go or teriyaki bowls! This is right by my work which is super convenient. Sushi is fresh and delicious! Got the Inari which was $5 and the Hosomaki fish combo which was $10! Service was friendly and I was in and out in a few minutes! Will have to come back to try a bowl next time!

Cat N.

Uobei is a quick and affordable sushi spot without compromising quality. I stumbled upon this spot while looking for a snack before lunch. They had some really good looking pre-made packaged sushi rolls, bowls, and appetizers (cold and hot). I really wanted sashimi and asked the people there if they can make it for me. They were more than happy to. I ended up getting twice pieces of salmon and albacore. I originally wanted yellowtail as well but they had already ran out. I also got a packaged seaweed salad on the side. Everything was perfect and really good. The person I came with got two scallop handrolls and enjoyed them. For everything it was only a little over $30. The spot is small is really just a go and grab type of place. The people working are very nice. Totally affordable and good food. Totally recommend if you're looking for a casual quick sushi spot.