This is one of the best sushi spots I've ever been to, and as an LA native who used to work at Nobu Malibu, that says a lot! No reservations but worth a wait (but honestly, only ever had to wait 30-40 mins during peak dinner time on Friday once). It's a small space but it doesn't feel crammed, it's cozy and really well kept. The quality and freshness of the fish is impossible to beat. The nigiri melts in your mouth. The best part of coming to dinner here is their prefix meal options. When my boyfriend and I come together we never have to strategize what to get. I always order the Uzumaki & he gets the Uzumaki Plus prefix meals & we each get a miso soup. The ceviche sampler leaves you wanting more each time, the edamame starter is the perfect size, and with each bite of the nigiri I'm smiling and nodding my head in disbelief. You get to choose between two cut rolls with the Uzumaki prefix meals, either the crunchy shrimp or spicy tuna -- the shrimp is my favorite. We decided to try the chocolate donut with vanilla ice cream today and it did not disappoint. Now to the service -- we've never had better service. Each employee greets you with a smile, and as soon as your plate is empty or a piece of trash shows up on your table the staff immediately takes it away. I personally love eating the pickled ginger and some places can be stingy, not this place! Immediately they are bringing us more ginger, water, etc whatever it is, without us asking. It's incredible the attention to detail the staff has and they make coming back such a warm and friendly experience. The cherry on top? There's free parking in a structure attached to the building. We recommend parking in the structure over the street as sometimes there can be interesting characters outside. You know it's an amazing restaurant when you can't decide which is better, the service or the food! Go, you won't regret it!!! read more

Uzumaki - Baked Donut with Organic Ice Cream - Sushi Bars Near Me - Culver City, California

Such a good experience at Uzumaki. First, they have a parking garage, so it already begins with a premium experience. We were seated right away at 530pm Tuesday. Originally we were going for the set menu, but the nigiri menu had so much that we were interested in. All of them were totally worth it, so I'll put stars for those that went above and beyond and surprised me in a delightful way. Here's our selects, ranked favorite first. ***Amberjack belly - this was my personal fav. It was thick, umami on instant bite where I could taste that it was coming from the fish itself. So delicious. **Seared toro (+truffle soy) - obviously. Super tender, seared perfectly, and truffle is a perfect match for the butteryness MP was $22. Wish it was a bit thicker, cause I've had it thick at a different omakase and it was unbeatable. It would be worth the extra! ***Seared Gindara - they had sashimi of black cod! It's one of my favorites grilled and loved that I got to try it as a raw nigiri. Flavoring was perfect and having it seared was a nice touch. **Seared salmon belly (+truffle soy) - like the toro, it's buttery and goes great with the truffle pairing. It's super soft and tender. Wish it was a bit thicker on this piece too! *Special Albacore - flavoring was with olive oil. Unique and paired well!! I was lowkey sad when they took the plate away so fast bc any basic roll dipped in olive oil + ponzu tasted so much better haha. Butterfish (daily special) - super soft & tender *Spicy yellowtail hand roll - seems like their spicy rolls are popular! Loved that it had right amount of spiciness, sesame, and not too salty. Tekka salmon hand roll & Salmon & Avocado roll - my bear friend loves his salmon, they're simple and clean, and have a good amount of salmon We also had banana tofu donut with pistachio ice cream! I've always wanted to try healthier Ring baked fonuts made from tofu and I'm glad I got to try it! Soft, just enough sweet. But pistachio ice cream was too icy. Service was super kind and fast. I appreciated that she suggested great recommendations (gindara and butterfish) based on what we liked! We really appreciated that as I'm glad to have tried them. read more

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The omakase is worth it! Great spot that has good deals or fancy sushi. Sake options are awesome too Best of both worlds! read more

Super delicious. One of my top favorite sushi spots now. The fish all tasted super clean. Wasn't too expensive for what we got. Two stand out things for me were the popcorn shrimp and the freshwater eel. Now I've had freshwater eel in multiple places around the county, and this was by far the best. Good texture, no bones, and served hot. The popcorn shrimp batter was really good too. Service was fast and friendly. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Came here with my coworkers after work and they were able to accommodate our party of 9! It's a small cozy space and they also have a free parking lot connected to the back of this restaurant. We all got the Umazaki Plus omakase set and some beer and sake to share. The entire meal was so good and very affordable. All the fish was super fresh and they will let you know if you should add soy sauce or not. Service was amazing, hope to visit again soon! read more

Uzumaki - Ceviche - Sushi Bars Near Me - Culver City, California

The sushi here is really good and the staff is really friendly but it is expensive and some fishes were not hits. The yellowtail is okay. The salmon is really good. The tuna is good. Their rolls have very little rice which is good but also bad because they completely fall apart. The baked scallop roll was super disappointing. For one, the roll just collapsed. And the scallops weren't really baked. It was still half warm and half cold. There was also no flavor to it. Food comes out fast. Decent seating since even though it's a small space. read more

Uzumaki - Rainbow roll and Baked Scallop Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Culver City, California

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I never knew that Uzumaki was a Sushi restaurant. No one I know ever mentioned it. I've not seen any kind of advertising and I've driven past this place too many times to count. I don't even remember how the place got on my radar. But it did and here's how it went ... I parked in the covered garage. The entrance is on off Tilden. Not many spots but I drove in and pulled right into a spot. I didn't see any available as I walked in the back door (You don't have to walk around the building to the street facing entrance). Parking was free. I say this as I didn't see an attendant and there was no ticketing machine. I looked but didn't see signs. Greeted and seated immediately. Good thing too - by the time I had ordered, no empty tables and a wait. This was just after 5 on a weekday. Service was good. I want to say almost too efficient. It's like the staff follows a rule that no one walks back to the prep are empty handed. From delivering orders to clearing dishes and offering refills - the staff was like on a track and just walking around doing what they do. I can't comment on the friendliness as there wasn't much verbal interaction. Food was good too. See pics. I can say my mind wasn't blown but that I'd go back. I'd order the same exact thing. I just wish there was a Sashimi option. Maybe one day. The only thing that would deter me going back is parking. Not a lot of street parking and I don't like taking chances on residential streets where permits are required. read more

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Great if you like torched salmon nigiri and other delicious fish. 2nd time here and I still enjoyed the omakase here. The staples of seared salmon and tuna really lived up to memory. The charm of this omakase is that you can continue until you're full. Wish we had appetite to taste the entire menu, but we ended at about 20 pieces. Each plating round felt like opening a pack of collectible cards since it's a mystery, if you know what I mean. The servers were attentive and plates and trash were taken promptly. No reservations, street parking is free after 6pm, and they have a free parking lot turning right on Washington blvd onto Tilden ave. Casual to semi formal dining experience. read more

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Uzumaki is a solid sushi spot in Culver City. They have parking in the back of the building. The service here is really good and efficient. The space itself is modern and traditional at the same time. The food here is good straight to the point. The fish tasted fresh so will def come back. Highly Recommend: Yellowtail Belly Salmon Belly Bluefin O Toro Spicy Tuna Cut Roll Crab Hand Roll Good But Not Great: Rainbow Cut Roll Baked Crab Cut Roll You Can Skip: Filet Mignon If you are looking for a spot in Culver City that has good sushi specifically good nigiri Uzumaki is the spot. read more

Uzumaki - Filet Mignon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Culver City, California

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Uzumaki is a great sushi spot if you're looking for fresh, tender, delicious sushi. This isn't the place to go if you like a lot of filler in your sushi "rolls," but rather has a focus on sushi and sashimi. I prefer a more intimate experience with my sushi chefs and Uzumaki didn't really offer that as we were not able to sit at the bar. The service was decently attentive but then we were brought out the wrong hand roll at the end and weren't tended to until 10ish minutes after that to correct the error. Not a huge deal just something in the cons column. We ordered the highest level of chef's choice sushi pieces for reference. Uzumaki wasn't bad, just wasn't all that impressive or memorable. Will keep searching for my sushi spot on the West Side. read more

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Amazing! Delicious! Fabulous! Now I know why there was a bit of a wait at 6pm. I thought we were beating the dinner crowd on a Friday night, but I was wrong although the wait was not that long I was surprised on how busy the restaurant was. After the first night of the seared Toro sushi with truffle soy I was sold. Everything we had was delicious from the miso cod nigiri, medai sushi, Moto special cut, crispy rice was absolutely delicious. Service was really quick and very friendly. They turn tables pretty quickly so even though there seems like a wait it's well worth it. read more

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Pretty good Dinner sushi set in Culver City. Service was not great but not bad. Food is good for the price. read more

Just go! This is some of the freshest sushi I've experienced. Reservations aren't accepted, but there are two benches outside if you need to wait. Street parking is free after 6 PM. The decor is clean, simple and unpretentious, and the servers are very friendly and super efficient. We ordered one Uzumaki and one Uzumaki Plus for the two of us, which was the perfect amount. You can always order more if you're still hungry. I'd definitely come again. read more

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I came here on a date with my friend for her birthday. It was not too hard to find parking around the area, but I can see how it could be if you're there during heightened peak hours. We both enjoyed the food so much that we actually had went back again. The service, the food, and the ambiance were all great! The sushi. came out quick and the taste was fresh, and the presentation was perf. Great spot for sushi and drinks! read more

Absolutely loved this place! We went here for Valentine's Day and the omakase menu was reasonably priced and so yummy. The service was also incredible! Everyone was so attentive and Mia was great. Excited to be back and try other things on the menu! read more

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Solid spot for sushi, I'd recommend coming a little earlier on the weekends cuz it gets busy. Uzumaki set: The nigiri was delicious but the cut rolls were a little tasteless. I'd recommend getting the crunchy shrimp rolls instead of the spicy tuna. Service was very attentive, a little too attentive maybe haha. The second you're done with a plate, they snatch it right up so make sure not to leave any crumbs or pieces left to savor. They don't seem to have a set waiter for your table and everyone is your server, but they definitely make sure you have everything you need. Small restaurant but still nice to bring for a date or just for a casual outing. I believe they have directions to parking on their website but street parking wasn't an issue for us. read more

Uzumaki - Uzumaki Cut Roll (8 Pieces) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Culver City, California

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Really fresh and delicious sushi! The sets are great for their value and everything comes super fast. Great for a date night or a hang out! read more

Ordered the uzumaki plus set. Very good value to get to try a wide variety of fish for the price, especially in the LA area. Fish quality was top notch. I did feel they put a tad too much wasabi on the nigiri, but I still enjoyed all of it wish I ordered more. Definitely try the lychee sorbet it was really good and actually a bit creamy which I wasn't expecting. Service was attentive. Restaurant is clean and minimal. read more

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I'm from OC so my LA friends decided to take me to their go-to spot when they're craving sushi. Needless to say, I was not disappointed! Everything was super fresh and the service was impeccable! I opted for the Uzumaki Plus which came with edamame and a ceviche starter, 8 nigiri, and a roll of your choice! My personal favorite piece was the scallop but honestly any piece that had the yuzukosho was delicious. I thought the crunchy shrimp roll was delicious and super unique - I've never had a roll topped with tempura bits that were coated in mayo and sauce before! It was a super reasonable price as well, especially for LA. One thing that could be improved is the ambiance - I wish it was warm lighting because next to the sushi chefs, the lighting was pretty harsh and sterile. Other than that, I had a great meal here! read more

Uzumaki - Crunchy shrimp roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Culver City, California

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I love this place. The food is amazing. Freshest fish, served in the simplest presentation. The service is top notch. They are constantly refilling your tea and water. They bring out the food as soon as it's ready. Then they clear away any empty plates promptly. The dining room is clean, modern and sparse. I almost always go for the Uzimaki Plus for my order. It is a nice selection of sushi and a roll. It also includes a serving of edamame and ceviche. Their prices are not cheap, but also not excessive. I really do love this restaurant and it is my families favorite as well. The wait can be long sometimes because they don't do reservations. read more

Had the most delicious chef's omakase with my dad here! The staff are all so nice. Fish was incredibly fresh and delicious. Standouts were the toro, uni, ikura and salmon flight. Def recommend! read more

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Wow!!! This is one of the best dining experiences I have EVER had!!! From the phenomenal service to the freshest fish I've ever tasted in my life! The service from every single staff member was amazing right when I took my last bite the plate was gone anytime they noticed I needed more ginger or any sauces or a little bit of a drink refill they were on it! The food speaks for itself as well. All of the fish melted in my mouth. The sauce is paired perfectly with it. I would say this is way better than sugar fish and had an amazing price and even better service. This is gonna be my new go to Sushi spot when I'm in this area of town!!!! None of the tables were too close together either which I really liked so you had your own space which was nice read more

Let me start by saying by the time I remembered to take pictures, the food was basically done. Do t let this rainbow roll fool you, everything on the menu was SO GOOD! My favorite was the baked crab hand roll with soy paper, uni sushi, scallop sushi, salmon belly sushi ... and one of their special runa rolls with the shiso leaf. Yum! Very attentive and kind staff. read more

Uzumaki - Rainbow Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Culver City, California

Neat little hidden family run spot! Very comparable with other sushi places, the sushi quality was pretty good for its money. A little on the slightly pricier side, but gave a good variety of items for someone who perhaps is newer to eating sushi. Plenty of street parking and free parking behind the restaurant. read more

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We went to Uzumaki for the first time and weren't sure what to expect. It's an interesting wedge-shaped space that makes good use of their smaller footprint. The staff were very attentive and efficient. Once a dish was empty it was quickly taken away. The sushi was excellent! Salmon belly, toro, and tuna were fresh and incredibly tender. Highly recommended if you're in the area! read more

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Located on a somewhat bleak stretch of Washington Place, Uzumaku is a rare confluence of authentic Japanese style sushi, excellent and efficient service, moderate prices, and a totallack of pretension. Although many restaurants bill themselves as Japanese, most serve frozen sushi prepared elsewhere, usually served in giant maki slathered with so much sauce that the fish is an afterthought. The sign of a true sushi restaurant is fresh fish that stands on its own so that one can experience its essence and subtle flavors. This quality usually comes at a prohibitive cost. Uzumaki offers modestly priced omakase if premium quality sushi offering an authentic taste of Japan. The place is spotless, the service so efficient that any unused itrns zreimnediztrky cleared, and thecquslity first rate. The omakase comes as a complete dinner course with edamame, aceviche style appetizer, sushi and either crispy shrimp or spicy tuna Maki, the latter a rare nod to Anerican tastes. For a treat try the mini unsweetened donut served with luscious irganicice cream. A true winner in every aspect. read more

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Uzumaki is such an excellent neighborhood sushi spot in Culver City. It's one of those places you're always happy to have nearby. We usually go for the Uzumaki Plus with a cut roll, and I love that my husband and I can choose a different roll so we can share. It makes for a fun, balanced meal every time. It's also fantastic for takeout, they pack everything in a sleek box that reminds me of the Sugarfish style, so the presentation feels just as special at home as it does in the restaurant. For dine-in, lunch is an especially great time to go. The vibe is calm, service is efficient, and I've never had to wait. Evenings and weekends can get busier, but weekday lunches are such a hidden gem. The fish is always super fresh and beautifully prepared. I especially love their hotate with the yuzukosho and their toro, which is rich, buttery, and just melts in your mouth. The rolls are clean, flavorful, and not overly complicated, which lets the quality of the fish really shine. All in all, Uzumaki is one of those go-to spots that's equally great for a quick casual lunch, a sushi craving on a weeknight, or an easy (but elevated) takeout dinner. Fresh fish, friendly service, and consistently good sushi, can't ask for much more. read more

My new favorite sushi spot in Culver City! Warm staff, great service, incredible food especially the spicy tuna, and a nice ambiance. I would highly recommend as I went twice in one week (with friends, and then my husband). I cannot say enough good things about Uzumaki. read more

From the moment you walk in, the service is truly unmatched. The hostess this evening greeted me with such warmth, and every staff member was incredibly attentive, bringing extra ginger before I even had to ask, promptly clearing plates, and checking in with genuine care. Now, the food... equally AMAZING. I ordered the Uzumaki Set ($32) and added a Miso Soup ($3.50). For the cut rolls, you can choose between shrimp tempura or spicy tuna and I did half and half and it was perfect. The only feedback I have is that the miso soup was a touch bland for my taste, but that might just be personal preference. The restaurant itself is spotless and modern, with a surprisingly nice dessert selection. This is hands down one of the best sushi spots I've been to in LA, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

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Met and old friend for dinner at her suggestion. The place has a great atmosphere, somewhat noisy in a good way, if you can imagine what I mean, and the sushi was so good! Place looks very unassuming from the outside, but once you walk in you are greeted and seated by the friendly staff. Would definitely go back! read more

Cute corner sushi place in Culver with plenty of street parking. Came with a party of 3 on a Saturday night and we got seated immediately. I noticed they seem very diligent in keeping the place tidy and also appreciated that they cover all utensils in a slip. We ordered the following: Crispy rice (3/5) nothing special and not sure if I'd get again Miso soup (4/5) tasted like your standard miso soup but wish it was hotter Fish Karaage (5/5) crispy and so soft on the inside. Best Karaage I've had and I've also never had fish Karaage so was a nice change. Salmon nigiri (5/5) pieces were big and melted in your mouth. Seared salmon (5/5) very flavorful and you can taste the sear. King crab hand roll and salmon skin hand roll (5/5) I would get the crab again and they definitely stuff the hand rolls so it's worth it! The waitress was so friendly and actually surprised us with free matcha ice cream afterwards which was lovely. Will definitely come back! read more

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They have seem to be open for lunch Tuesday thru Thursday. No wait like dinner. Love this place! It's the only place I feel comfortable eating off the table! read more

Absolutely love this place! Came here with a friend for dinner on a Friday night. There's ample parking on the streets so we had no issue finding or getting to the location. When we walked in, we were greeted by the staff who were very pleasant. We had no issues getting a seat for two. I would described the restaurant as having an intimate chill vibe. We were sat where you could see the food preparation which I throughly enjoyed. We ordered two different rolls. Both were delicious and tasted really fresh. We also ordered the dessert which was so good and I would highly recommend. I will definitely be back here! read more

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Great service, awesome food. We loved the few different sushi/nigiri we ordered based on our server's recommendations, and the popcorn shrimp was delicious. Parking in the building was a plus! read more

Incredibly fresh fish at a great price in a nice relaxing ambiance! Came here on a Friday evening for an early dinner and there was no wait, though the place was packed when we left! Service is very attentive, and our waitress was so nice! We both got the uzumaki plus set which came with edamame, ceviche as apps, 8 pieces of nigiri (ranging from tuna, salmon, to halibut and sea bream), and a cut roll (spicy tuna / crunchy shrimp) which was an awesome deal at $43. The nigiri was amazing. Cut rolls were good as part of the deal, but would probs stick with the nigiri next time. Overall a really nice spot for delicious and fresh sushi at reasonable prices! read more

Uzumaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Culver City, California

We came early there were tables available. We were a party of two. They refuse to set us. We were told we needed to wait. When there were available seats. They refused to split a table or let us set at the multiple tables available for parties of four. I was highly disappointed. read more

Very Fresh Fish and Coolest Staff!!!! Japanese Sushi Bar with very good Sushi!!!!! We love to party here!!!!

This place is just so incredible!! We can't stop coming back, we've become proud regulars (like almost weekly...). This is my favorite sushi restaurant every time we are talking about how great it is. One of my favorite things is how clean the interior is. My favorite items are the lobster cut roll and the crab hand roll. read more

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Great sushi for the price. Was pleasant surprised my quality. Service was 11/10, too notch. Love the free parking in the back as well! Will be back. read more

Uzumaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Culver City, California

We tried the Uzumaki Plus and each piece was overpowered with whatever they use to dress the nigiri. Too spicy and too peppery. The spicy tuna roll was bland. The service was way too attentive. They would take dishes away as I had food in mouth. We ordered a diet coke and even how they served it was weird. In and out in 20 mins. They were nice, but it was a really subpar experience. read more