Henky Project

My second visit, and it's still just as good as the first: the authentic flavors, fresh fish, and the perfect temperature, leaving the sensation incredible. The line was quite long at lunchtime; we waited about 30 minutes.

+2

Jeanlyn Y

Excellent food and service! All of the food was very fresh, with a number of not so common options. I was impressed with the size of the fish and rice on the nigiri. The fish was fairly large and the rice was smaller than many restaurants. Favorites were salmon belly and yellowtail belly. The staff was nice enough to help me with getting a copy of my receipt several days after my visit. Much appreciated and highly recommend Sushi Gen.

Jenny Chau

I stopped by during lunch and had the best sushi experience ever! They offer a variety of sushi combinations for lunch, and the service is quick despite the long wait in line. I ordered the Sashimi Deluxe, which was generous (enough for two people, perhaps?). The Special Giant Clams were also a highlight - fresh and juicy!

betty moey

Came here again for my Birthday celebration and it did not disappoint. It’s worth the waiting time. Sat at the bar section and even got served by one of my favorites chefs. Each piece was handcrafted to person. The right amount of flavor sprinkled on each sashimi. Melt in your mouth. Other than your normal cuts of fish, the chef has some off the menus specialties if you are lucky enough to get served. The meal is quite expensive but worth every penny. Special occasion is highly recommended to celebrate here.

+5

Miguel Gomez

Loved the sushi!! A long line but worth the wait. Great value , good variety and worth the 1.5 hour drive. In the middle of a lot of shops to make the wait go busy, just wished I wasn’t hurried away and forced to chug my beer. Staff was not the friendliest, I know they need to turn over tables but dang!! I had only spent 25 minutes from sitting down to eat and being wished away. Even after that still would come back for the quality of food.

Molly

We arrived about 30 mins to close (we didn't look up the times 🙃) They still took our name for the waitlist and were seated at close (2pm I think) and still served and allowed to eat - which was very kind! The food came quickly and was very tasty! It gets busy so definitely plan better than we did so you're not leaving it to chance they let you in. 😅

Sophia Liu

Updated review: All of the nigiri is delicious here. The seafood is so fresh, and I like how there is less rice in each piece of sushi compared to other places. As others said, I would highly recommend sitting at the sushi bar. Although the lunch menu is a pretty good deal, sitting in front of the bar and being able to observe the process is awesome. You can also get inside the restauraunt a lot quicker by queuing for the sushi bar. Recently, I also came here for dinner to celebrate a special occasion with my family. I think waiting for a table is still worth it, even if it can get up to 1hr wait, because some of the really good dishes are unavailable at the sushi bar. For example, the Unaju. We paired it with a Sashimi Deluxe and Premium Sushi. All of the food tasted amazing. Besides that, the service is great. The atmosphere is comfortable, and feels authentic to other restauraunts my family and I have visited in Japan. I will definitely be coming here regularly!

+1

Bryan su

I am not sure how anyone could give this place anything BUT a five star. First I tried sitting at a table first time was good second time at bar BUT if you’re not with a buncha ppl trynna talk you should sit at the bar it’s faster and a lot more fun cool experience where they straight up give you the sashimi and sushi as you order it they cut it right in front of you. Now onto the food…SUPER FRESH tasted AMAZING better than any sushi I’ve ever had in the U.S. it was out of this world it was expensive sure but every dollar was worth it and I’ve never felt that ways about any other food but THIS WAS SO WORTH IT. Highly recommend giving a try to sea urchin, you might not like it I didn’t b it’s a must try and is fresh. Also the other dishes are amazing too toro (fatty tuna) and others all amazingggg I just idk words cannot describe how good it is. I would fly to LA just for this restaurant it’s so good I can’t even imagine how good it would be in Japan itself but this is as close as you’re gonna get to actual Japan for a sushi shop in the states. If you have time STOP BY HERE the sashimi and sushi to die for and service is super great and fun nicest waitors and waitresses and the three guys working the bar are amazingggg (forgot their names tho so sad rip wish k remembered but my memory is bad and it’s been a few weeks haha)

+3

Carlo R. Carranza

Sushi Gen offers fresh, delicious sushi with great service. However, I’d suggest a bit more attention to hygiene. It gets very crowded, so I recommend arriving around 10:30am to secure a table. The quality is worth it, making it a must-visit spot in Little Tokyo!

+29

We went on a Friday night so the parking was packed, we had to wait and pay $8. There also was a wait but it wasn't too bad. The service was quick and the servers were very accommodating. The place w…

We went on a Friday night so the parking was packed, we had to wait and pay $8. There also was a wait but it wasn't too bad. The service was quick and the servers were very accommodating. The place…

We went on a Friday night so the parking was packed, we had to wait and pay $8. There also was a wait but it wasn't too bad. The service was quick and the servers were very accommodating. The pla…

We went on a Friday night so the parking was packed, we had to wait and pay $8. There also was a wait but it wasn't too bad. The service was quick and the servers were very accommodating. The place…

Great food and great value for lunch. I'll be back again in the future, when I'm in the area.

Always good food fresh sashimi and fair price! But always expect there's a line... it's been 10+ years!

Sushi Gen offers a unique experience--unconventional yet grounded in traditional sushi. We ordered the tuna roll, salmon roll with avocado, California roll, salmon skin roll, and Natto roll…

Been coming to sushi Gen for years. No matter it's dinner or lunch, they never disappointed me. parking could a pain and the line could be a pain, but totally worth it! Sitting at sushi bar is alwa…

Stopped by here for lunch on a weekday thinking there wouldn't be much of a wait, but it was packed with customers. Luckily if you sit at the counter bar there's usually not a wait but they only …

Wow just wow. My favorite sushi spot in LA. Went for dinner and it got super packed right after 5pm. I think we went at 430 on a Saturday and they still told us 30 minute wait. We got an assortment…

Amazingly fresh sushi. Prices can be steep but the food quality supports the price. service was prompt and friendly. It had a clean but dated feel to the restaurant. Do not expect a modern sushi ba…

Amazingly fresh sushi. prices can be steep but the food quality supports the price. Service was prompt and friendly. It had a clean but dated feel to the restaurant. Do not expect a modern sushi …

O.G Sushi spot in Little Tokyo. parking is $4. There's always line and wait. There are 2 separate areas, bar and table. If you sit at the bar you can order Sushi, sashimi and drinks only but you ca…

The legendary sushi Gen. \nIt's the authentic old skool Sushiya, we like the style Okonomi, so tired of Omakase.\nThis is how Sushiya should be.....\nGreat tuna, great silverfish selections....the …

Excellent Sushi Restaurant in Little Tokyo in Downtown LA. Everything we ordered tasted so fresh and delicious. There is a good reason a large crowd forms outside waiting to get a table. No reserva…

Excellent sushi Restaurant in Little Tokyo in Downtown LA. Everything we ordered tasted so fresh and delicious. There is a good reason a large crowd forms outside waiting to get a table. No reserva…

This is a casual restaurant in Little Tokyo in downtown LA. The sushi, sashima and assorted other items were all outstanding. This was the best sushi I have had since visiting Japan, and the prices…

This is a casual restaurant in Little Tokyo in downtown LA. The sushi, sashima and assorted other items were all outstanding. This was the best sushi I have had since visiting Japan, and the pr…

Our server made the experience perfect. She brought out the food all at the same time and brought us anything we asked for. Would definitely come back to this place!

Sushi Gen has been in business since 1980 and i’ve been frequenting with my family for 25 years +. The quality is one of the top in LA and prices are shocking good considering the quality. The su…

Really, really great sushi. Had to wait about 40 minutes, but it was worth it. Everything was very fresh, and service was quick. My only complaint was that my beef teriyaki was slightly tougher th…

Really, really great sushi. Had to wait about 40 minutes, but it was worth it. Everything was very fresh, and service was quick. My only complaint was that my beef teriyaki was slightly tougher th…

Ari A.

Came here on a Saturday night around 6pm and waited about 90 minutes for a table. The kicker? You have to pay $10 to get in the lot before you even get the pleasure of waiting. Food was good but not worth a 90 minute wait

+4

Khoi Pham

Went for opening a few minutes before 4PM on a Saturday and there was already at least 30 people before me. I still narrowly managed to get in and secure one of the last tables. I ordered the dinner sashimi set with an extra side of very fatty tuna (loved it). The fish quality was good, and more than reasonable for this price point. I can see why folks line up early for this spot. Very friendly staff too.

+1

Last night (January 29th, Wednesday), we had a family dinner at sushi Gen Little Tokyo.\nWe ordered three sushi Deluxe sets, one sushi Deluxe Combination, and beef teriyaki, and everythin…

Last night (January 29th, Wednesday), we had a family dinner at sushi Gen Little Tokyo.\nWe ordered three sushi Deluxe sets, one sushi Deluxe Combination, and beef teriyaki, and everything was …

TLDR: excellent quality sushi even during peak lunch hours. Fresh sashimi, standout hamachi kama, and solid sides make this one of the best sushi spots in Little Tokyo\n\nSushi Gen is easily one …

Must eat? You got me there!\n\nPremium Sushi: I am surprised, for the first time in my life, there is no salmon but all tuna. The rice is proportional and not filling...melt in the mouth goodness…

Food is always fresh and good. I did have a long wait for lunch. But the place is nice to go for lunch. It's kind of crowded often times. It was comfortable and pleasant. price is reasonable for lu…

I was craving sushi the other day and our family decided to have dinner here. The sushi was so fresh and delicious. Each piece was like a little work of art! Even though it gets pretty busy, we ne…

I was craving sushi the other day and our family decided to have dinner here. The sushi was so fresh and delicious. Each piece was like a little work of art! Even though it gets pretty busy, w…

Darius Faramarz

So I’m coming back from Downey (don’t ask), handling some property stuff, and I call up a friend. He just happens to be nearby, and like true sushi soldiers, we decide to meet at Sushi Gen — because of course, that’s what everyone does when they’re within a 10-mile radius of Little Tokyo and feel like standing around hungry for 45 minutes questioning their life decisions. The wait? Classic. 30–45 minutes, which gives you just enough time to spiral into existential dread while the host gives zero indication you even exist. But finally — we get seated. It was my friend’s first time. He’s a hardcore sushi guy, like the kind who judges you if you say “sushi roll” with too much excitement. We both ordered the hamachi kama (yellowtail collar), sashimi set, and sprinkled in some extra bits of raw sea treasure. Here’s the thing: Sushi Gen is good. The kind of good that makes you nod in polite satisfaction while thinking, “Yeah, okay, I get it.” But in today’s world of sushi arms races and omakase wars, being consistently good is starting to feel like showing up to a Formula 1 race in a Toyota Camry. Reliable, yes. Exciting? Meh. Fish quality? Still solid. Experience? Nostalgic and humble. But if you’ve had a tour through LA’s newer spots, it’s hard not to notice Sushi Gen’s staying kind of… still. I give it a respectful 3.8 stars. My friend? Brutal. A hard 2 and said he’s never going back. Might’ve been the wasabi betrayal. Who knows. But since you made it this far, let me reward you. If you want a spot that blows Sushi Gen out of the miso soup — go to Fisherman’s Table in Huntington Beach. That place is criminally underrated. Like, “why is this not packed every night” levels of good. You’re welcome. Now forget I told you.

super busy for lunch but goes by fast since the restaurant is a good size.\n\nordered a bunch of nigiri and everything came out super fast but overall was okay. i think the cuts were not the best for…

The sushi here might be fine, but you'd never know it because the front desk experience is awful. The person at reception has zero personality, zero warmth, and zero interest in customers. No greetin…

The sushi here might be fine, but you'd never know it because the front desk experience is awful. The person at reception has zero personality, zero warmth, and zero interest in customers. No greet…

We waited almost two hours for our table, and our dinner itself took only about 40 minutes. Unfortunately, our server was quite rude and cold throughout the meal. After we paid, my daughter briefly…

I was with a friend for dinner, at first they made us wait inside and then an arrogant waiter made us sit outside the room and wait our turn. We were given the menu without prices and only at my…

I was with a friend for dinner, at first they made us wait inside and then an arrogant waiter made us sit outside the room and wait our turn. We were given the menu without prices and only at my r…

I was with a friend for dinner, at first they made us wait inside and then an arrogant waiter made us sit outside the room and wait our turn. We were given the menu without prices and only at my r…

Want a little abuse with your sushi? Then look no further than Sushi Gen. They don't take reservations, which is fine. So we arrived and put our name on waiting list. They said the wait would be …