Nicole Kramer
** Important to note: this spot is cash only! **
A superb hole-in-the-wall sushi spot in Sawtelle that deserves a spot in your sushi rotation! I had walked past this spot a handful of times, but never gone in. Oh my goodness, the salmon nigiri might be the best I’ve ever had. Such buttery salmon, we had to order more before we left it was so good. The wait staff were friendly, the food was prepared quickly, and the interior was decorated nicely!
… moreRuben Zuniga
This is a very traditional sushi restaurant and it was very good! Sat at the bar and I had Toro was so fresh and tasty! Negi Hama was phenomenal! I asked the chef for a special and he made a special savory albacore nigiri, delicious! Great service too!
… moreClare Hirai
Love these venerable sushi spots that have been around for 50 years and up. And yes, the sushi was top tier and we enjoyed chatting with one of the sushi masters at the counter. I just have a couple bugaboos that dock a star.
1. They use kikkoman straight from the bottle instead of making their own shoyu cocktail
2. The server could have done better. He A) ignored my request for no ice in the water; and B) reached around me to take a dishes away while I was counting the cash for the bill. (Nobody was waiting for our spot and it still wouldn’t be appropriate if they were)
So I am glad to have gone there but not a priority to return.
… moreErin Trapp
Our new favorite sushi joint. Fresh fish, nice ambiance and friendly service that isn’t over the top. Vegetables and all ingredients seem really fresh. Bring cash (no cards), great value for the price in today’s world
… moreJovany Gado
Customer service was great, everyone was super friendly and attentive. But the sushi itself was pretty underwhelming for me. I’ve never seen portions that small, and the flavors were just a little plain. It wasn’t bad, just not great, and definitely not what I expected for the price. Overall, good service but the sushi needs improvement.
… moreJenny Ma
Our best sushi experience so far in Sawtelle! Sashimi was fresh and tasty, grilled beef was tender and delicious, great tempura too! Even gave us a couple of appetizer dishes. Chef asked us for our feedback when we finished. Would definitely recommend!
Complimentary guest valet parking available.
… moreJessica
Customer service was great! The sushi was not. Quality over quantity. The sushi cuts were tremendously thick and the rice under each sashimi piece was a mountain. I couldn’t taste the fish as I was getting smacked with the large amounts of wasabi under each sashimi piece. The spicy tuna hand rolls were the same just large portions with lack of flavor very disappointed. Had high end and mid end cuts. Had to take home the hand rolls as I couldn’t stomach it!
… moreTingwei Meng
2024-3 visited again. Still good quality.
We had a lot for two people. I am satisfied with the food quality. It’s my first time to have monkfish liver and it was pretty good. I also like urchine, eel and the white tuna. About 140 for two people including tips.
Several things you need to be careful:
1. They are pretty slow on preparing food.
2. They only receive CASH. They have an ATM in the restaurant but it requires 1% service fee.
3. There is a free parking lot but you need to give them your key, because they need to move your car if needed.
… moreTrb Fryrbb
I am local to the area but I think they must have thought I was a tourist. I saw beautiful fresh sushi and the tables around me and when my food was served it was old looking dry and the fishy taste lingered in my mouth the rest of my evening. I didn’t want to be rude so I forced the tuna and salmon down but had the busser take the rest (I have never sent food back or complained at a restaurant in my life and this review is the first negative thing I have ever expressed) I thought about ordering something else but before I could they put the bill on the table. I said I’d like to order dessert and they said I wouldn’t like it so I just paid and left. I was so disappointed and disgusted with the roe that was shriveling the way old blueberries would. I was expecting to find a new favorite place near home with an authentic experience and unfortunately I am instead writing this review, also a first but it was that bad. I will stick to sushi in East LA or head north. My mistake for going in first place.
… moreAr Kai
Hide Sushi is one of my favorite sushi restaurants in the area. They have very good selections of sashimi and sushi, and the fishes are incredibly fresh. The service is exceptional, and the staffs are super friendly. They do have other hot dishes like Teriyaki chicken and beef as well as dynamite. This is a perfect place for date night with cozy ambiance without breaking your wallet.
Quick tips: Cash only place and they have valet parking in the back of the restaurant. They also have ATM machine inside the restaurant.
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