Best sushi you can get outside of Japan. Show up 20-40 minutes before they open, otherwise you're waiting for an additional hour minimum. Worth the wait tho.

The sushi here just tastes better. Fresh fish, cool vibes, old school sushi place where the most important thing is giving you quality stuff. The red and black snapper here are the best, don't skip em. Everyone is very attentive. It's small inside so if you aren't there when it opens you'll have to wait.

Small Japanese sushi bar Got here 15 min b4 opening Think about 16 spaces at sushi bar Good fish reasonably priced One of the best bang for your buck in Los Angeles Toro, halibut and yellowtail were our favorites

Sushi here is so good... So get ready to spend $$. I came here for lunch with 2 other people and we spent almost $200 for lunch... We ordered a la carte so we kept ordering until we were content. My favorite was the tuna toro, albacore toro, yellow tail, salmon, and spicy tuna handroll. Fish is so fresh and the seaweed for the handroll is I would definitely recommend this place but be weary coming here with an empty stomach

This is my go to spot for sushi. There's no other place I've been so far in LA that tops the freshness and the value of what you get here. So don't tell all your friends about this place because I don't want it to get over-crowded! They're open for lunch and for dinner - it's usually easier to snag a seat when you go alone or for lunch hours. If you line up right around 4:50 you might get lucky and seated for first dinner round. You're handed a sheet of paper to place your order. Some of my favorite off menu items include quail egg with uni and scallop hand rolls. The fish is just really fresh so you can't really go wrong with anything usually. But I usually choose one of each item I want and then order seconds, thirds, or fourths if there's one I really am enjoying that day. the sweet shrimp is always a favorite and the uni was super fresh when we went this past week. a great spot that's semi casual for a date or even a business lunch. we did have a pretty loud guest a few seats over that was a little obnoxious but the sushi chef was still very kind and polite to the guest. that's the only thing that might affect your dining experience if you happen to be seated with someone who isn't respectful. but other than that, I love this place and will keep coming back!

Very solid place to grab high quality sushi without paying $100+ per person. Recommend coming a bit earlier since the space is mostly just sushi bar seating so the wait can get long during lunch rushes. Service is attentive and every bite is delicious.

My #1 go to sushi place. Hands down. Unless I feel like just filling myself with sushi, if I want legit sushi, this is the place. Never disappointed. Chefs are so kind and vibe inside is so amazing You might have to wait hr or two, but it is definitely worth the wait Their Mackerel is my favorite too. They have small menu but have exactly what I need. Always thank you guys, and will support this place 100% Please dont change!!

Authentic, delicious, and outstanding. I love Hama Sushi for their fresh seafood, fair prices, and attentive staff. Stepping inside the snug restaurant, you're transported to Japan in the '80s. They even have signs that say "no cell phone use" and the image is a clunky old landline. I would compare the experience to all the best parts of omakase - attentive and vibrant sushi chefs, decadent pieces of sushi, and an intimate experience, with the other parts that I don't care for - like being told when to eat wasabi. I understand that omakase literally means chef's choice and there's beauty in that, but I find this relaxed type of dining more my preference. Highly recommend the uni, the ama ebi (they ask you if you want the shrimp head deep fried or in soup - opt for the fried!!), and the scallop. Everything is fairly priced between $4-$6 per piece which I can't complain about. I love this place so much and even though is small and cramped and there's always a wait, it truly has earned its merits over the years. One of my favorite spots in LA!