I had to go back to Sushi King even during the pandemic! I ordered ahead of time, and it was ready in a reasonable timeframe. They put enough wasabi, gari (picked ginger), soy sauce and utensils. Their hospitality level is very Japanese. I cannot wait for the pandemic to be settled so that I can enjoy sushi at the counter soon. Oh, I am so happy that they are now open for lunch (to go only)!

Amazing sushi and great atmosphere. Bring friends, a date or come alone, either way you'll enjoy it.

+2

The best sushi ever!!! You should try salmon and sea urchin. Also, Chef was so nice. Definitely moved with their service.

Surprised to find authentic sushi right in Santa Monica! Definitely need a reservation since it’s a small space. The sushi chefs are Japanese and everyone is very attentive just like in Japan. I lived in Northern Japan for many years so can’t beat that sushi but for America this is great quality for a typical price. It was nearly $200 for two of us eating a substantial amount with no alcohol. Limited selection but fresh and a relaxed atmosphere. The boss lady was scolding the workers a lot which was a little weird especially because I understand Japanese. You can tell they strive for the best. Don’t forget the Toro!

Incredible quality! The sushi is fresh, Highly recommend Seabass Misoyaki. Great customer service and Great price !🥰

+3

Amazing sushi 🍣 simple and friendly place love it all thanks guys

Sushi King is cool. Great little place. Casual feel. Excellent service. Great sushi. Definitely coming back next time I am in town.

+6

A small cozy place to hangout for dinner. We started with three different rolls: california, alaska and spicy tuna! All were delicious. In addition, seabass was soo yummy, but the portion is smaller for the standards of the us. I could not stop eating and ordered shrimp tempura. It was also good. A bit expensive but worth it! But service can be a bit slower, I felt like “I need to eat and leave immediately”

The best sushi in SM! Highly recommend! The staff here are truly so kind!!

+2

Sushi King is hands down the best sushi on the West Side. Everything is incredibly fresh, consistently delicious, and prepared fast without sacrificing quality. The fish tastes clean and high-quality, the rolls are well balanced, and service is always efficient. If you want reliable, great-tasting sushi done right, this is the go-to spot. Highly recommended.

I hesitated to try this place just because of the name (silly) but a lot of people recommend it. We enjoyed everything, sushi tasted fresh and the rice portion is perfect! Staff is friendly, I'll definitely come back.

We ordered many different dishes.....all turned out really 😋! High quality fish. The oyster shooter is one incredible drink that's a must to experience!!!

This was the best sushi I have ever had in my life. No joke. The vibes: 10/10 the food: 10/10 and the staff was 10/10. You know it's going to be good when you walk in and the men behind the sushi counter should have been retired 20 years. They are the real deal. All authentic Japanese. This was the first time going and will be the first of many. This is my new go-to spot. They also have gluten free soy sauce!!

Excellent food and amazing service! Fish was high quality, fresh melt in your mouth. A total hidden gem, I can’t believe I just discovered this place! Small and cozy restaurant with sushi bar.

Sushi King has become my second home. I’ve been coming here every week, and every visit feels special. The sushi is beyond excellent always fresh, delicate, and prepared with artistry. What makes it even more remarkable is the service. Saitou-san provides the most thoughtful hospitality, ensuring each guest feels cared for. It’s rare to find a place where both the food and the experience are consistently this exceptional. Truly the best sushi in LA! 🍣✨

If you’re looking for one of the best hidden gems for neighborhood, Sushi, this is your spot. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and it’s always fairly easy to get a seat but still busy and engaging. The Omakase is always a great choice and super flexible.

Alena Cohen

Excellent food and amazing service! Fish was high quality, fresh melt in your mouth. A total hidden gem, I can’t believe I just discovered this place! Small and cozy restaurant with sushi bar.

Law Hsu

If you’re looking for one of the best hidden gems for neighborhood, Sushi, this is your spot. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and it’s always fairly easy to get a seat but still busy and engaging. The Omakase is always a great choice and super flexible.

Hannah Ouassil

This was the best sushi I have ever had in my life. No joke. The vibes: 10/10 the food: 10/10 and the staff was 10/10. You know it's going to be good when you walk in and the men behind the sushi counter should have been retired 20 years. They are the real deal. All authentic Japanese. This was the first time going and will be the first of many. This is my new go-to spot. They also have gluten free soy sauce!!

Manasa Okamoto

Sushi King has become my second home. I’ve been coming here every week, and every visit feels special. The sushi is beyond excellent always fresh, delicate, and prepared with artistry. What makes it even more remarkable is the service. Saitou-san provides the most thoughtful hospitality, ensuring each guest feels cared for. It’s rare to find a place where both the food and the experience are consistently this exceptional. Truly the best sushi in LA! 🍣✨

Bob Moss

During my visit to the town, I happened to be in the vicinity and noticed the outstanding reviews, which prompted me to pay a visit. I was unaware that reservations are strongly advised, as they tend to be quite crowded. Fortunately, I was able to be seated promptly, but within five minutes of my arrival, there was not a single seat available. It was undoubtedly one of the finest sushi experiences I have ever had.

azita azad

I have been going to Sushi King for years. Love the fish and the sushi chefs! That is why my experience last Sunday was so disappointing when I walked in at 5:30 and the hostess was no where to be found. All the seats at the bar were empty except for two. She finally showed up after 15 minutes and told me the seats are all reserved for 6:00 PM. Had she been at the door at 5:30 to sit me down, I would have been done by 6 o’clock. I was actually turned away!!! Very disappointing. Need to do better with service!!!

Victoria

Downgraded from 4 star in 2022. Edited: have come back a few more times and the quality has declined. The fish is definitely not as fresh, too cold, slimy. The rice is mushy and feels old. And it’s insanely expensive. It’s a shame, the service is good and it appears to be really authentic. But with the increase in price with decrease in quality, not worth a Return visit. For good quality fish, I would recommend Hide in Sawtelle. For value, I would recommend Hara.

Downgraded from 4 star in 2022. Edited: have come back a few more times and the quality has declined. The fish is definitely not as fresh, too cold, slimy. The rice is mushy and feels old. And it’s insanely expensive. It’s a shame, the service is good and it appears to be really authentic. But with the increase in price with decrease in quality, not worth a Return visit. For good quality fish, I would recommend Hide in Sawtelle. For value, I would recommend Hara.

Unfortunately, we were disappointed with our second visit to Sushi King. We are Japanese and had such a lovely experience our first visit almost a year ago. This time, the rice was bland (could not taste the rice vinegar at all), the fish texture felt off and the wasabi was quite heavy on the nigiri. It was not fishy luckily, but the quality had gone down significantly since the time before. The service was not bad but felt a bit rushed with lots of running around. I can’t say that I would recommend this sadly, I hope they are able to improve

Elisa Watanabe

Unfortunately, we were disappointed with our second visit to Sushi King. We are Japanese and had such a lovely experience our first visit almost a year ago. This time, the rice was bland (could not taste the rice vinegar at all), the fish texture felt off and the wasabi was quite heavy on the nigiri. It was not fishy luckily, but the quality had gone down significantly since the time before. The service was not bad but felt a bit rushed with lots of running around. I can’t say that I would recommend this sadly, I hope they are able to improve

Makoto

I came in on a Saturday night around 9:30pm. I was glad they were still open as a lot of places in Santa Monica close so early. The service was fine. No complaints there. Very to the point and robotic. The food however was not good. I didn't enjoy eating it. They had a lot of wasabi on every piece of sushi. Even the cucumber had a lot. We got various nigiri sushi off of their menu. None of it was that good. Too much wasabi and a few fish tasted a little fishy/old.

Kristina Nokes

My takeout order last Friday was disappointing. Bad value for $50, mediocre food, rude service (but Sushi King automatically charged me $6 for a tip), and they forgot to add soy sauce and chopsticks. I regret ordering from here and don't recommend it.

My takeout order last Friday was disappointing. Bad value for $50, mediocre food, rude service (but Sushi King automatically charged me $6 for a tip), and they forgot to add soy sauce and chopsticks. I regret ordering from here and don't recommend it.

I came in on a Saturday night around 9:30pm. I was glad they were still open as a lot of places in Santa Monica close so early. The service was fine. No complaints there. Very to the point and robotic. The food however was not good. I didn't enjoy eating it. They had a lot of wasabi on every piece of sushi. Even the cucumber had a lot. We got various nigiri sushi off of their menu. None of it was that good. Too much wasabi and a few fish tasted a little fishy/old.