Mitsuru Sushi & Grill

We explore this place based on Google review. We ordered their lunch special, and the food taste decently good. However, the serving speed is a bit slow, considering it’s late afternoon and we are the only customer there. All else is good, and staff is friendly too.

This is a retro restaurant, been here for decades. The food is traditional Japanese, sukiyaki was excellent! Everybody's orders were also well done: salmon skin salad was delicious, the omelette and tuna salad. I ordered tonkatsu to go and that was delicious, not dry at all. It is a small cafe so be patient. Your order is coming.

The food that they prepare is surprising considering what the inside of the restaurant looks like. The udon soup that my grandma got was rich with flavor and the green tea that I got with the miso soup was perfect. The server was lovely and the food came out fast. She made sure were taken care of but it was slow at the time too so that helped with the quick service. The negatives include it smelling a little funky walking it, it looking like the furniture and utilities haven't been updated in decades, and the places out of the way (but still in view) looking not clean. There is a restroom with a nice toilet no less, but I don't want to touch anything else in there.

A Symphony of Flavors at Mitsuru Sushi and Grill After an extended hiatus from indulging in the art of sushi, my return to the experience at Mitsuru Sushi and Grill was nothing short of extraordinary. This hidden gem, which I stumbled upon through a friend’s recommendation, proved to be a culinary revelation. As a party of three, we embarked on a gastronomic journey, each selecting different dishes to sample the breadth of the menu. The ‘Special B’ sushi platter at Mitsuru was a masterful display of freshness and finesse, each slice of sashimi whispering tales of the sea with its impeccable texture and taste. The ‘Rainbow Roll,’ true to its name, was a vibrant mosaic of flavors that melded in harmony, captivating our palates with every bite. The Ramen was an authentic rendition of this classic dish, with a broth that was rich and robust, cradling tender slices of pork that melted in our mouths, while the marinated eggs added a level of umami that was simply transcendent. The Gyozas were the perfect accompaniment, their crisp exteriors giving way to succulent fillings that were a testament to the chef’s prowess at Mitsuru. It’s not just the food that makes Mitsuru Sushi and Grill special. It’s the feeling of discovery, the joy of sharing exceptional food with good company, and the promise of returning to what now feels like a culinary haven. In conclusion, Mitsuru Sushi and Grill is a celebration of Japanese cuisine, a place where each dish is crafted with passion and precision. For anyone seeking an authentic sushi experience, Mitsuru deserves not just a visit, but an encore.

Nice little hole in the wall with affordable food! I discovered this place back in undergrad when they had (and still do) have very affordable lunch specials. Will definitely be back. At the time of our visit, I believe there was only 1 server, but later on (when we were leaving), we saw another staff member walk in.

If you’ve visited Little Tokyo several times and have tried all the Instagram-worthy restaurants you may start to ask yourself, “where can I go to just feel comfortable?” Then you definitely want to try Mitsuru Sushi and Grill. This is a no-frills Japanese diner that serves one of the local favorites- “The Gacha.” It’s something every local loves. You can’t really call yourself a connoisseur of Little Tokyo food until you’ve had this unique breakfast/brunch item. What is the “Gacha” you ask? Basically it’s an omelette filled with your choice of protein (sausage, spam, etc.) and served with either hash browns or rice (the better choice). The salty omelette is perfectly paired with the rice and envelops your tastebuds and hugs your soul with pure goodness! The staff there are what you’d expect from a friendly neighborhood diner- great people who want to feed you a great meal.

Diner version of a sushi restaurant. We didn't sit at the sushi bar, but rather in one of the booths. We got the Spicy Tuna roll, Yellowfin roll, Tuna roll, Salmon Skin Roll, and the Anago (Eel) Roll. The Anago was my favorite, but be careful as it has thin bones in it. Miso soup was decent, but the salad wasn't my favorite -- it was sour and vinegary. Atmosphere was kind of weird; not many people. Server was nice. Time to get our food was a bit long, but I think there was only one chef. Also got Ramune (kind of like Sprite) and Calpico (kind of smooth yogurt-like) drinks, the Calpico was better. Good place for cheaper sushi instead of waiting the nearby long lines for expensive sushi.

You can really taste the umami in each bite 🤤 The miso soup is perfect and not overly salty and the salmon donburi filling and savory. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable feeling like a warm hug with a side of ur favorite japanese dish

Did an internship up in Little Tokyo and spent most of my lunches this summer at this cozy establishment! Got to learn about its long history and had many a great chats with the owners!

The other day, while on my stroll through Little Tokyo to find a new place to have lunch found a board outside the establishment that had the lunch specials. Since, they did not have Curry and wanted a Curry Rice Dam I went and ordered the Tuna rice platter also known as Donburi tuna. It had a salad, orange slice and tuna with rice. Had it with the sauce on the side. Initially I was given Salmon, although it looked good had my eyes set on tuna that day. The wait staff was nice and we were able to figure the confusion of not having some of the items on the board. The place is moderately adorned and had the furnishings of an eating establishment but it's simple and quels one's hunger.

Came in around 10am looking to order something for take out. I was received by a very friendly staff who shared her recommendations for a takeout lunch. At this time I was their only customer and eventually two others came in. The salmon salad was exactly what I was looking for, fresh and delicious. This came with fresh crisp veggies, and a delicious creamy Japanese dressing. I added avocado to my salad. I tried ordering a bento box but they said they don't start making sushi until 11am. This cafe is accessible via walking and there are several parking lots nearby.

My son and I came to Little Tokyo, looking for sushi, but everything had a one hour away! We sauntered into this little joint, (which was practically empty!) and we were so surprised at how delicious and fresh the sushi was! The white staff was very friendly and helpful. Don't let the old-school ambience fool you. It looks like it used to be an old coffee shop, but the food is really great! I had a spicy tuna roll, and my son had the standard Nigri plate.

When I was working in DTLA, I enjoyed many delicious lunches at Mitsuru Grill. The staff was friendly and the food was promptly served The food is specially made to order for each person. I was a frequent customer and it felt like home to me. I've been retired since 2008 & haven't been back to say Hi & enjoy a meal with them in a while.

My favorite place to eat lunch in Downtown LA. Having worked downtown for years, this place was and still is a calm, quiet haven for a peaceful lunch. Sure it's dated decor from 90s, definitely old school, but it's comfortable, and the server (owner's wife) is cheerful and knows you. The younger servers are more shy. But everyone is friendly. The patrons are generally regular customers like me. A lot of downtown workers at lunchtime. Come here to escape your day for a minute. No one will find you here! I love the bento box lunch meal. It's just the right amount of lunch.

Super casual, laid back cafe atmosphere with a 90s feel. Definitely local, mom & pop owned place that gives VERY generous portions. Service was super friendly. I had the teriyaki & tempura special, my dad got a sushi roll, and my mom had sukiyaki and everything was incredible. Love to support legacy businesses in LT, please give them your patronage!

I have been here quite a few times since 2 years ago. The food is always fresh and well-cooked. This place has been there serving the community for 48 years. I love any dishes that have chicken. Highly recommend it!

Just wanted to share an update, since I last reviewed Mitsuru sushi and grill. The food and service is still excellent. Some recommendations: - gachas (this is like an omelette, you can use your preferred meat like spam, Portuguese sausage, char-sui) - chirashi bowl - mini chirashi bowl - Okinawan soba (this has a gingery broth and it's perfect for a chilly day/night) Definitely still highly recommend!

Came here on a Sunday for breakfast. Having heard about the gacha dish being special to Little Tokyo, we came to support the business. Besides our party, there were only a few other customers. The vegetarian gacha I ordered was excellent. The order for our party of 6 came out very slow and one dish at a time. Service was friendly, and accommodating. The problem here is that the place is carpeted and gave off a slight odor reminiscent of a urinal cake. Others have commented that the place smelled like fish, but not when we were there.

Came here for lunch with my Dad while we waited for an appointment in the area. We love this place and it bring such wonderful memories of my childhood every time I come here. The owner still works behind the sushi counter and always provides friendly service and quality sushi. My Dad ordered the chirashi bowl and ate the whole thing! I ordered the cold somen - talk about the perfect dish during the heat LA has been experiencing this week. My somen came with kamaboko, cucumber, tomato, a cherry (haha!), and a small portion of wasabi and grated ginger. I was surprised that there were no green onions on my somen but that was perfect for me since I'm not a fan of green onions. Our server was a younger man. He was really friendly and made sure we were happy while dining. I love the quiet, clean atmosphere at Mitsuru Grill but more importantly I love the fact that you will always find a familiar face from another LT business. The community here is wonderful. Can't wait to come back and order my favorite trout dinner off the menu.

Best Chicken Udon in LA!!! yum!!! It is always fresh and hot , and the broth is top notch . Really love this place .

I love this place. It's such a down home feeling. The specials are the best! The breakfast is the best. You can get rice and spam and scrambled eggs. Or you can get barbecue pork and scrambled eggs and rice for breakfast. The sushi rolls are incredible. But their daily specials are the best. I'm a super fan of the beef stew over rice or the Korean barbecue over rice or the curry chicken rice! Amazing. Amazing. And the people are so nice there. Yay!

They serve Diet Coke It smells like fish in here but it's GOOD fish in here Never have to wait for a table Bidet in the bathroom goes crazy. Best bathroom situation in Lil' Tokyo

Food: 1/10 Service: 1/10 Ambiance: 0/10 Rating: F- Took way too long to get our food, which was pathetic. Service was a joke, waitress was trying to compensate for the incompetence of the chefs. The place looked like it was straight from the ghetto. Smelly and poorly lit. Total was $120+ for what? Oh yeah, for a meal that a 4 year old could make quicker and more professionally. Please, DO NOT come here! Unless you wanna eat, as the French say, garbáge.

One of the few places to get simple grilled sanma (saury pike). For lovers of oily fishy fish, saba (mackerel) and sanma are the ultimate.

Great hole in the wall with authentic sushi. Service is amazing. Food is good. I look forward to eating here around new years for the ozoni.

Very delicious and hot food, the waitress was lovely and kind and the place itself has a very nice diner vibe with historical photos on the wall that are lovely to reminisce on. I ordered the beef udon and spider roll, the noodles were absolutely delicious and the beef was served in quite large cuts which gave a nice texture. The spider roll was made beautifully as well. I can't wait to go back again for my next meal to try out what else is on the menu!

Historic place. I tried the Portuguese sausage gacha. Have you ever had it? It's basically like an egg omelette w veggies and your choice of meat (spam, sausage, ham, etc etc, so many options - even tofu). They also have standard American fare like pancakes. No frills just honest good food served by good people.

NEver got food , was there for over a hour. I had a coke and my son had water. Not like it was before. Don't know if have new owners, too bad.

I just ate this crap and I felt the need to let you people know asap. Warning, do not dine here, it's the worst Japanese food I have ever had. My kids are also grossed out by the food they ordered here. I had chasu miso ramen, it wasn't hot, the chasu was grossly crappy, never had such a piece of doodoo and the soup supposedly miso was overpowered with sesame oil. Very certain I can make better ramen or sushi than this poor excuse of a restaurant. Why are you still in business?! I knew this place was going to be terrible when I didn't see a lot of patrons dining. They mislead you when they provide an option to make a reservation. WTF?! Do not trust the reviews, probably their friends!

If you are looking for homey Japanese cuisine, this is one of the great options! Located behind Mitsuru cafe, this place is very easy to pass by since crowd come and go to get snacks from mitsuru cafe. I got their okonimiyaki and fried tofu to go. I really like their okonomiyaki, for me, it tasted better than Chinchinkurin. The base of okonomiyaki is cabbage with fillings of shrimp and bacon. I would suggest to pan fried alittle when u take out to make it extra crispy. Fried tofu was also delicious, batter was not too thick with right level of crispness. I would def come back!

This restaurant is fresh and yum. It is located on the edge of little Tokyo, next to the Miyako hotel. I almost missed it when passed by. But luckily I didn't. It was not busy when I went in, 30 mins before they closed. I think they are authentic sushi sashimi, and most importantly fresh. The dinning room is a bit old but the quality of food made me very satisfied after a long day walking around.

Mitsuru is a Japanese café diner with delicious Japanese food.(Don't confuse it with the Mitsuru cafe at Miyakawa shopping center nearby.) I haven't been here in a while, but stumbled upon it while shopping at the Daiso Japanese center, I remembered it being a pleasuring experience while I was out shopping here with my grandfather. I have been here plenty of times and it is a very convenient place to go if you haven't been here before. Outside, it is located on a street in Los Angeles. It is surrounded by many other places to shop and has metered parking around it. Nearby, you can pay $8.00 for parking. You can validate your ticket as well if you decide to eat here and void some of the charges. My friend and I came by and saw that inside the window were plastic replicas of the food that can be ordered on the menu (Think of it as mannequins, but for food). These were an addition from when I last came here. While entering inside, you immediately are greeted by a sushi chef on the left hand side. We opted not to go for the sushi station and decided that it was best if we could relax and sit at one of the many comfortable seats inside. All of the seats are chairs with comfortable seating except at this diner table and the sushi area. There are stools at the diner and sushi station for those who just want to sit and have a quick meal. I noticed as I was looking at the wifi, that there was none I could use for free. However, other people seem to have it work on their phones. Moreover, in the far back of the restaurant, there are bathrooms for both genders. The music inside was faint and quiet, all I could hear were people speaking softly while eating there meals. When the waitress came over, she had a big smile across her face and calmly handed us our menus. She was polite, her attitude was outstanding and her timing was quick. She gave me and my friend our waters in less than 1 minute! On to the menu, plenty of choices to choose. You can't go wrong with any of them: chicken katsu with rice, salmon rolls, California rolls, tempura, yakisoba, chicken teriyaki and much more Hawaiian food. I noticed that there was another menu inserted inside the bigger menu, it had specials on it. These specials are daily and change everyday. I ordered the salmon roll special while my friend ordered the yakisoba. These meals were cheap and worth the price we paid for. It came with our special meal, miso soup, salad and cucumber coleslaw. We were so thrilled to eat it and it was amazing! The prices of our meals were $6 ($6.58 after taxes). There are other meals that range from 8-12$, but the specials we felt were a steal. These were affordable and delicious. In the end, our stomaches were full, we left happy and we will come back again sometime in the future. I do have to note, there are sushi and other various desserts on the diner table that can be purchased. I did NOT find these items on the menus the waitress handed us. They are around $5-6.50 for the sushi platters and $0.75 for the donuts.

This place is awesome and you should really check it out! I love places that have a nice homey ambiance, and this place is great for it. The staff is super nice and friendly, and my server walked me through a lot of great options. I ended up trying the okonomiyaki, oyako donburi, spicy udon, gyoza, BBQ ribs, and I think a ready-to-eat maki dish. Everything was excellent, and the flavors were simple and balanced so well. I'll absolutely come back, but especially for the okonomiyaki. The sauces on top were AMAZING and it was jam-packed full of so many different kinds meat and veggies. It was really impressive how much they fit into one dish. So satisfying to eat. My other favorite was the spicy udon. I love spicy food, and I would say this is a nice subtle spicy, with a bit of sweetness. The udon noodles were delicious, super soft and chewy, and went so well with the rich savory/sweet broth. I don't think you can really go wrong ordering anything on their menu, it feels like really excellent home cooking where they take pride in their ingredients, balance of flavors, and excellent value. It was all really reasonably priced. I came too late to make the sushi bar, but I'm definitely coming back for that too!

The Mitsuru Grill serves a good okanamiyaki, even in the morning, to Little Tokyo visitors who have a bit of patience. Despite a rugged exterior appearance, the eatery is clean on the inside with friendly service.

Mitsuri Sushi, where have you been??? This gem of a restaurant is tucked away in Little Tokyo. Usually not crowded, it might not draw the hordes of people like the restaurants across the street. However, the casual hole in the wall charm more than makes up for any shortcomings! When we arrived, the NBA playoffs were on the television while a few customers were watching and letting the time pass. Ordered a teriyaki chicken and tempura combination and it was so good! The teriyaki chicken had a nice crispy chicken skin on the outside and the meat was soft and tender. The teriyaki sauce had a pleasant sweetness. The tempura was well cooked and had a light flaky exterior coating the firm vegetables. The miso soup unfortunately had a soap taste from a poorly washed bowl. Service was good even though the server was alone in manning a half full restaurant. We happened to spill a drink and she came over to help with the mess. Hey, this is a great place to return to , especially if you don't feel like waiting in line across the street!!

Old-style lunch counter service and friendly professional staff are two reasons to go to Mitsuru Sushi and Grill. But the best reason of all? The food! Every time I come here, I leave happy, usually because I'm eating sushi and sashimi for breakfast. They open early, the full menu is available, and everything is delicious and authentic. Chirashi sushi at 8am? You bet. Open your eyes with some natto maki. Maybe you prefer to wake up to a kaki furai or ikura gunkan? Whatever you want, they've got it. See the pics of the menu. It's vast. On this most recent trip from Seattle, we wedged in one final visit to Mitsuru before heading to the airport. Saba shioyaki and Jo-chirashi hit the spot as we were hungry and the portions were copious. If you love Japanese food served in an old-school setting, Mitsuru is for you. I can't wait to return!

Salmon Nigiri 10/10 Tuna Nigiri 10/10 Shrimp Nigiri 10/10 A hidden gem on a very public busy street. I got to experience an authentic personal experience. Would recommend! Definitely support!

I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this place yet. I love Mitsuru Sushi & grill. A Japanese friend had me meet her here for sushi years ago and it was excellent. She was friends with the sushi chef (who I believe was also the owner). We sat at the sushi bar and I never ordered anything, I was just served delicious sushi until I said I was full. This place is classic. It's not fancy but it is authentic. If I want sushi, I sit at the sushi counter. If I go for the grill menu or for breakfast I go back and sit at a table. Good food, reasonable prices.

I always stop here for inari to go when I have eye dr or dentist appts or pretty much when I am in the neighborhood! This place will always remind me of breakfast with my dad on Saturday mornings before he went to the office. Honey stung fried chicken was my grandma's favorite... and now it is my sister's. You can't go wrong with the specials.. beef stew, curry rice, spaghetti!

So when you walk in the place smells like mold and mildew. Nasty af don't eat here. The staff is pretty rude too.

Solid joint! In Little Tokyo for 42 years with the same owner, and part of the fabric of this place. We always come here during the first 3 days of the new year for their traditional "O-zoni" soup: it's one of the very few places to offer this dish, which sometimes only shows up on a handwritten sign in the window. Not only is it good, the chef knows exactly what the symbolism of each of the ingredients is, and I love that. Today we came for breakfast, and had pancakes with eggs and bacon ($6!), gachas, chicken teriyaki don, and okonomiyaki (the more common style, without noodles, not the Hiroshima style that Chinchikurin nearby offers). Everything was great, and for us night-shift folks, it's great to have a beer with our "dinner" while everyone else is having breakfast with coffee. This restaurant reflects that this is LITTLE Tokyo, Los Angeles, not Tokyo, Japan: you will find a mix of Japanese and American food, sometimes in the same dish. This is authentic local food, and local folks: you'll hear the people behind the counters speaking Japanese, Spanish, and English equally. Doris is always our waitress and takes excellent care of us... and everyone else, whether a longtime regular or first-time visitor. The not-update-since-the-80s decor and furniture makes it homey, not trendy, and their homemade pickles are great, too! Try it!

So I really wanted to love Mitsuru. I'm new to Little Tokyo and it's right around the corner, and from the minute I walked in I loved the divey and no nonsense attitude of the servers and patrons alike. Alas, the food fell well short of expectation, and it soured the novelty of the experience more than a bit. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? As I previously alluded to Mitsuru is the opposite of fancy but it reminded me a bit of those neo-Tokyo diners that you see in the movies with a casual but gritty approach to post-work dining. While this was my first time, the server asked if I knew what I wanted even before giving me the menu, which I'll admit I liked because it made me feel like a regular and I did indeed know what I wanted. A few other patrons were chatting with the bartender and I appreciated that she knew their names, orders, and stories. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? I cocked an eyebrow when I saw a $9.50 price tag on my Spicy Chicken Udon, but fears of being swindled fell to the wayside when I saw what an absolutely massive bowl of udon this was. I could have pretty easily fed two from this portion. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? So it's here where everything essentially fell apart. While I liked the atmosphere, I was a bit weary of the food even before digging in primarily because the menu had a combination of Asian noodle dishes and, well, spaghetti and meatballs? I inherently don't trust a menu that broad, and I probably shouldn't have here because my Spicy Chicken Udon was not good. The broth was okay, but the lackluster portion of udon noodles fell flat when combined with what was very unimpressive chicken, bland peripheral vegetables, and virtually no spice that I didn't add after the fact. Disappointing. No Stars. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? The noodle landscape here in Little Tokyo is top notch, and maybe it's for that reason that I simply can't recommend Mitsuru for anything other than the unique vibe. No Star.

Such a cool spot in downtown LA! Stopped here before an appointment for a quick bite, and was welcomed by the chef and sat down at the sushi bar. It had that old rustic feel to it, and was fashioned as such. A decent amount of seating for grill customers and a decent amount of seating at the sushi bar. While seated, the chef was talkative and accommodating, and the hot and fresh green tea was sublime. We had a mix of rolls, yellowtail, red snapper, mackerel and tuna, served with wasabi and ginger and soy. Proper handmade rolls with a delicious fresh flavor and standard presentation. A busy place, with lots of in and out traffic and the occasional movie star happening upon it. We happened upon Nic Cage and got to meet and greet! Very pleased with the experience, and a great spot for lunch!

I was hanging around Little Tokyo with a friend and looking for somewhere inexpensive to eat, which is hard to do around here... I wanted to save some money so I could make it rain on desserts later haha. Anyways, saw the $6 everyday lunch special and was drawn in.. It is 3 different options everyday and I didn't know what today's special would be, I just went in blind and figured I would like one of them. I guess you could say I am an adventurous one. They have a mini sushi bar in the front if you are into that instead and sit down seating in the back. It's a seat yourself type place, it was empty inside so that was easy to do. Super fast service, food got to me within 10 minutes. But I would hope for fast when the restaurant is empty. Food was delicious, I got Chicken Yakisoba, the meal comes with miso soup, salad with that bomb Japanese dressing that everybody loves but can never buy in a store, and a side of rice. For only $6 I like the deal! Quiet little place to have a cheap lunch. I would recommend coming here and trying their lunch special. Everyday is something different! 5 stars!

This is one of those beautiful lil hidden gems in J-town. I had forgotten the charm of this restaurant until my most recent visit, a few days ago. I Brough my Mom in for a little outing and visit to our beloved J-town. We were able to find street parking and took a half block stroll to come in here. We were warmly greeted, offered any available seat whether it was at their counter or any of their tables. We opted for a 4-top table just to be comfy and that wasn't an issue at all seeing as though there weren't too many other customers inside at the time. My Mom and I are such creatures of habit. We both ordered the oyakodonburi. Besides bein one of my favorite down-home type dishes, it is a bowl of rice soaking in a little bit of soup base flavored by a mildly sweet scrambled egg and tender pieces of chicken, including onion, green onion or scallions, sometimes very little bean sprouts and occasionally bit of ginger for garnish and color. We LOVE this dish and while it is simple in its ingredients, it is not the easiest balance to achieve in flavor. I'll leave it up to the cooks of Mitusru every time to get it right. The portion is more than enough although it may appear small. It's about $10. And for a whole meal like that, this is a steal! The waiter was very sweet and made sure we always had what we needed. I don't know if they accept credit cards or debit cards but I always come in with cash and they haven't ever had a problem accepting it. This is one of my fave spots in j-town and I pray for its continued longevity. Try the donburis. I love the oyakodonburi but they have all been good, each one of them that I've tried. I hope to be able to dine in here again soon!!

Very disappointed, this place came recommend as our friends favorite place in j town. I am not if I ordered the right stuff or not. The place was pretty empty at lunch time. Two other tables was seated. The place seem clean but when I walked out there was a smell I didn't quite like. You pay up front which is fine. It is traditional Japanese restaurant. I got the beef and shrimp tempura that was 14.95. The beef didn't have any flavor I had to get the Teri sauce from the sauce. The meat didn't have any flavor. I definitely did t enough the beef. Tempura has a sweet grease taste (like old oil). This was a turn off for me. Miso soup had plenty of tofu and it was g. The place just do much for me. My husband got the to katsu donburi it was not bad but it's a small size bowl (imo). I read they had a lunch menu, they didn't have one. The price is in the high side imo. It's not a place I would come back to.

I like their cheap lunch specials which they rotate everyday. Disappointed with the service though, took a looong time to get our food. Asked for hot water, didn't get it. the chirashi bowl was ok, but no salmon at all in it. bummer. miso and tiny salad were decent. it's kind of a dilapidated, old restaurant. diner seats were quite worn. was told we actually couldn't sit at the sushi bar if we were getting lunch specials only. their breakfast menu sounds amazing though lol.

Beat inari ever. Also the beat Portuguese sausage and rice on he mainland!! I have been coming here since I was a kid. A Little Tokyo staple. Mamoru is the best. His staff is sweet too.

I was introduced to this spot by a Kyokushin Karate sensei. Mitsuru Sushi & Grill has been in Little Tokyo for years, but I've recently started going here. It has free wifi, the food is good, and it's never busy. I've had the okonomiyaki. I've also tried the honey fried chicken, as well as the sashimi plate. This is a cool spot to hang out without feeling rushed.

Mitsuru is a traditional Japanese restaurant that serve food that you are familiar, when I walk by and saw $6 weekly lunch special, each weekday 3 different entree so decided to come back for lunch in the future. I came here twice and try different lunch set. Mini Chirashi and the Chicken Curry. There were small portion and you might be still hungry after. Quality is decent if you want bang for bucks would that mini chirashi, fish cost more than chicken haha. All the lunch set come with mini salad bowl, miso soup. There are other better lunch option and similar food such as Suehiro Cafe.

Once you walk in you will noticed terrible smell. But since it's a hole in the wall place you can't expect much. On a busy Sunday afternoon they only had one waitress. The waitress wasn't too bad. She was just overwhelmed since the place was getting busy. We had a party of 6 with 2 kids. We ordered udon and some rolls. Everything was just so so. The sushi tasted old. The sushi chef was an elderly guy who was very hard of hearing. I over heard the sushi chef and the waitress arguing who should do what. Operationally they definitely need to figure out how to efficiently run the business. She shouldn't have to shout at him "just make the sushi". I don't know how this place got 4 stars. Overall service wasn't too bad but they need to hire more staff. I think a new sushi chef would definitely help with the food. There's potential to make this place more inviting but will need some work.

Their customer service was great, was expecting to pick up a nice teriyaki and tempura special from them- ended up getting something not so spectacular. The beef was not the best quality, not expecting much since it was a special, but still. Keep finding either fish bones or hair in the teriyaki too. Maybe Mitsuru will make this right

Great place for lunch! It's $6 for different lunch specials each day. And each day has three different options. I had the chicken curry on a Monday and it was good. I also tried the chicken katsu and it was really good. Food is decent and service is great. Definitely a go to for lunch.

I don't think I'd ever stop by again. There's a reason why this restaurant was nearly completely empty on a Friday night, while the lines were out the door for the restaurants near them. The service was slow and a little lacking. The food was mediocre, and the menu was a little broad for a Japanese restaurant. I got udon after reading the reviews claiming that the sushi wasn't fresh. It was simple, and a little on the salty side. My friend tried the salmon roll, and said it wasn't fresh. The ambiance looked wasn't very inviting either.

Don't want to downgrade rating because have been coming here and appreciated this place for years. But when a customer asks for honest ETA after a sushi order is over 2 hours late the sushi chef shouldn't yell at the customer. I know you're stressed. But I also have family waiting to eat holiday dinner. Just be honest so we can plan

Terrible food, terrible service. There was HAIR in my sushi. When I reported this to them, they say they could only offer a ONE DOLLAR discount to our meal! Also, the dishes tasted like frozen food. WORST dining experience in my life.

Mitsuru Grill is a very esoteric restaurant in that it prides itself in catering to a Japanese American population with down home cooking. Comfort food is the name of the game, and it tries hard to satisfy the home food hankerings of a very diverse Japanese American population. There are many Japanese American subgroups: some came to the US mainland via Hawai'i, Brazil, Peru while others came directly from various different regions of Japan. Each of these subgroups acquired different cultural aspects, and therefore have different food preferences. There is Okinawa Soba (closer to the mainland Japanese noodle called Udon, which are thick chewy). This noodle soup appeals to people living in the extreme south of Japan. Portuguese sausage with eggs for breakfast is the standard fare for most of the people living in Hawai'i. Imo Sho-chu- or low alcohol Japanese vodka made from sweet potato, which is common on the southernmost big island of Kyu-shu-, is most appreciated by the expatriates from Kyu-shu-. The list goes on, but the idea of Mitsuru Grill is to satiate the yearning for the humble Japanese home style foods. These humble foods are made from inexpensive ingredients with simple techniques mimicking the ways of the home. So it would be difficult to expect stellar, complex, sophisticated comestibles at Mitsuru Grill........If you want that, go to Mako Sushi on the 3rd floor of Weller Court in Little Tokyo, or farther afield, go to N/Naka or Nozawa Bar at Sugarfish in Beverly Hills as well as Sushi Sasabune or Hirozen. One comes to Mitsuru for the unfancy, modest, unassuming foods that resonate when yearning foods eaten in one's youth made by Mom or Grandma. When I tire of going to places with more tres haute cuisine, I head to Mitsuru to eat some Sushi which could have been made by my Mom. Futomaki, Oinari, Saba, and they do have some specialties of their own. I often special order a half an avocado. In the hole left from taking out the big seed, chopped up Maguro (tuna) or Hamachi (yellowfin tuna) is topped with Masago (fish roe) or Ikura (salmon roe). The fattiness of the avocado melds well with the slightly fatty Maguro or hamachi. Don't come expecting to have sophisticated cuisine at Mitsuru, and go for the down home.