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Situated inside of a historic South Bay strip mall, Sushi Sonagi is Daniel Son’s 8 seat Omakase sushi restaurant that serves to highlight and celebrate the rich sushi culture of Japan, Korea, and California summed up in 20 courses, to which he calls, Los Angeles-mae. We do not accept any walk-ins. Reservations are required. All seats will be at the sushi bar. We hope you can dine with us soon!
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Vera Burns
Sushi Sonagi is nothing short of extraordinary. It’s an intimate eight-seat omakase format so the experience feels persona, and so special from start to finish. A true culinary experience.
Every course was executed with absolute precision. You can tell the quality of the fish, the balance of flavors, and the attention to detail are on another level. Each bite somehow managed to be delicate, bold, and deeply satisfying all at once. I genuinely don’t know how else to describe it other than incredible, I am still savoring it.
The chef, Daniel, is so talented and his care and intention behind every dish shows. You can feel the passion and mastery in the chef’s work, and the pacing of the omakase allows you to fully appreciate each piece as it comes. There are no distractions, no rush, just exceptional sushi and an unforgettable dining experience. Thank you to the chef, his sister and parents for an amazing night!
-Vera and Carlos
… moreEvery course was executed with absolute precision. You can tell the quality of the fish, the balance of flavors, and the attention to detail are on another level. Each bite somehow managed to be delicate, bold, and deeply satisfying all at once. I genuinely don’t know how else to describe it other than incredible, I am still savoring it.
The chef, Daniel, is so talented and his care and intention behind every dish shows. You can feel the passion and mastery in the chef’s work, and the pacing of the omakase allows you to fully appreciate each piece as it comes. There are no distractions, no rush, just exceptional sushi and an unforgettable dining experience. Thank you to the chef, his sister and parents for an amazing night!
-Vera and Carlos
Michele Shi
Best omakase experience I’ve ever had! Chef Daniel and his team were so so kind and amazing and the food was equally as amazing.
Pictured are just a handful of dishes but every dinner menu may look different so these are mostly for my own documentation and memories!
Very intimate 7 person counter seating. Everything in the experience is super thoughtful – they noticed I was left handed and adjusted presentation accordingly .
Would highly recommend to anyone
… morePictured are just a handful of dishes but every dinner menu may look different so these are mostly for my own documentation and memories!
Very intimate 7 person counter seating. Everything in the experience is super thoughtful – they noticed I was left handed and adjusted presentation accordingly .
Would highly recommend to anyone
XY S
Standard dining environment but I love the food, and service. Especially love the picks on the nigiri’s (very tender and the cut of the tofu is spectacular). Hopefully chef Daniel will make the crab rice again in future.
… moreLori I
Wow! Soooo good! I have been fortunate to explore many omakase and Chef Daniel’s intimate 8 seater is my new favorite. To my surprise this gem is in my hometown, the chef is local too and he uses some local ingredients as well as the freshest Japanese fish. So many dishes and types of fish I had not tried before, many firsts!
The two hour session was amazing, the service (his lovely wife) attentive they are a cute team, and the vibe was really chill, friendly and conversation filled!
I’ll be back, if I can secure another reservation (on tock) to take my husband so he can experience my new favorite.
Thanks Sonagi!! I’ll be thinking about the tasty bites!
… moreThe two hour session was amazing, the service (his lovely wife) attentive they are a cute team, and the vibe was really chill, friendly and conversation filled!
I’ll be back, if I can secure another reservation (on tock) to take my husband so he can experience my new favorite.
Thanks Sonagi!! I’ll be thinking about the tasty bites!
Jonathan Kim
Not sure how I haven’t reviewed this place sooner! This is my / our (including my wife) favorite restaurant in LA, and favorite omakase experience ever!
There is too much to praise here… Daniel and his wife create an incredible ambiance & environment for enjoying the depth & mastery of sushi tradition, somehow blended with his own person take in every course.
Chef Daniel curates every dish thoughtfully, and each bite feels somehow familiar and novel at the same time. You taste the LA, Korean-American roots; fine dining pedigree; and traditional Japanese technique throughout the meal.
Beyond the food & service, each ingredient is also carefully sourced with sustainability & seasonality in mind. I truly cannot recommend Sushi Sonagi enough, and also understand what a privilege it is to be able to pay for a meal like this. For those who can, it is well worth the price.
(Photos kept to the social media famous ones to try and keep some element of surprise in the dishes!)
… moreThere is too much to praise here… Daniel and his wife create an incredible ambiance & environment for enjoying the depth & mastery of sushi tradition, somehow blended with his own person take in every course.
Chef Daniel curates every dish thoughtfully, and each bite feels somehow familiar and novel at the same time. You taste the LA, Korean-American roots; fine dining pedigree; and traditional Japanese technique throughout the meal.
Beyond the food & service, each ingredient is also carefully sourced with sustainability & seasonality in mind. I truly cannot recommend Sushi Sonagi enough, and also understand what a privilege it is to be able to pay for a meal like this. For those who can, it is well worth the price.
(Photos kept to the social media famous ones to try and keep some element of surprise in the dishes!)
Shuang Lei
This is our favorite restaurant and has been from first visit. Just finished dining a 4th time now. Only a couple of restaurants stand up to the test of time like this. Chef also provides a relaxed yet personable approach that meets you where you are. Truly an experience to savor both in food and company.
… moreG Y
The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Atmosphere was good. Small intimate dining experience. Chef is personable and friendly. It is worth the experience. Wife and husband are awesome hosts. Food and drink worth the price of admission for sushi and seasonal food.
… moreJae Ahn
The crescendo of flavors starting with the white fish/white rice combination, stepping through the amberjack and baby shrimp, converting to the red vinegar infused rice for the blue backed fish and the finale of eel, uni and Toro handroll were all wonderful. Seasonally sourced and changing by the week, Sonagi’s omokase delivers the seasonal delicacies. There is no salmon or yellowtail and the Toro only makes an appearance at the end of the course.
If you can get a reservation (check the Instagram or the tock page for details), run to the Gardena strip mall as soon as you can.
If there is a complaint, from my point of view, the full flavor of the two blue backed fish on the menu was muted a bit TOO much, but I understand I am in a fairly small minority that likes the salty ocean taste in the horse mackerel type fish.
I look forward to seeing the restaurant progress and evolve over time and hopefully will be back soon.
… moreIf you can get a reservation (check the Instagram or the tock page for details), run to the Gardena strip mall as soon as you can.
If there is a complaint, from my point of view, the full flavor of the two blue backed fish on the menu was muted a bit TOO much, but I understand I am in a fairly small minority that likes the salty ocean taste in the horse mackerel type fish.
I look forward to seeing the restaurant progress and evolve over time and hopefully will be back soon.
Joel Taylor
Great experience by a very thoughtful and talented chef. Maintaining high quality Japanese traditional techniques while adding key notes of flavors that perfectly complimented the core aspects of each plate. I left so full and excited by the entire experience. Thank you!!
… moreEvgeniy Kroshin
Great place and delicious and unique food. It’s really expensive but food is amazing.
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