Noma Sushi

This is one of my favorite sushi spot in west LA! The sushi and sashimi is so fresh. We love the black truffle salmon and order it every single time. The service is great and the atmosphere here is lovely and we enjoying dining in. Make sure to check in at Yelp when u r near by because there’s a lot of people during lunch and dinner.

Hidden gem in Santa Monica! We stumbled upon this amazing Japanese restaurant while visiting Santa Monica with our family, including seniors and kids. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, and every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor—from sashimi and sushi rolls to hot dishes like beef bowls and crispy karaage. The variety was impressive, and everything tasted authentic and well-balanced. Even our kids, who usually have small appetites, couldn’t stop eating! If you're looking for a cozy, delicious, and family-friendly Japanese spot in Santa Monica, don’t miss this place. It truly deserves more recognition!

Great sushi spot! They do offer a very large variety on their menu from fish to bento (with meat) to different types of rolls. You need to sign in outside for your party to be added to the waiting list, and once it is your turn they will come up to you. They have a system and just make sure you respect that as the entrance would get crowded very fast. For the food, we have our regulars items that we like to order. I do tend to order a bit too much - I feel portion are very decent. It has always been good and refreshing place. The crispy rice I prefer when they are smaller.

My friends took us to this incredible Japanese restaurant in Santa Monica, and wow! This place has been a local icon since 1973, and it’s easy to see why it’s still packed decades later. We arrived at 4 pm and walked right in (pro tip: avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if you hate waiting!). Many regulars here are Japanese locals who’ve been dining here for years, which is always a good sign. We ordered their bento boxes, and let me tell you—they’re a steal at just over $20! Each box was packed with fresh, flavorful dishes, all perfectly balanced and hearty enough to leave us stuffed. If you’re craving an authentic Japanese experience in Santa Monica without breaking the bank, this spot is a must-visit. Affordable, delicious, and oozing with charm—you can’t go wrong here!

Everything was so good and fresh. We had sushi, spicy tuna roll, black cod set and udon soup. Good service.

Their Uni (Bafun Uni) is the GOAT!!!! Highhhhly recommended!!! All fishes are so fresh and tasty!!! I like the black truffle salmon too! Everything is so good! I will definitely check back for the Uni! Service and environment is good too.

One of the best sushi spots in Santa Monica, the sushi are fresh and their must orders are the omakase set and their uni is on another tier of its own. The sweetness and freshness can absolutely be tasted! Must order! The service is excellent and has parking in the front of the store.

Let me start by saying, I am not a sushi guy. I always had that barrier of eating raw seafood. I came here with a friend who promised they have cooked sushi. He ordered bunch of things that I didn’t even understand, some of them were cooked and the others were raw. He tricked me into eating some of the raw options, and oh my! It was fantastic!! No fishy taste at all, which was surprising to me. The place looks extremely authentic and ambience is excellent!!! Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I loved everything about that place. 10/10. Would I come here again? Hell yeah!!

I've eaten there my entire life and it is the best food in the entire world and the people treat you their like a samurai or a ninja

Everything was amazing. The sushi and the service were perfect. The fish was fresh and very tasteful. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

This pains me to write. You have no idea. As I'd mentioned in my review on 4/8/2023, this is my family's SPOT. We come here very frequently. We order up gobs and gobs of food when we come. We tip 18-22% each visit. We always rave to friends about how great this place is, the value of their lunch bento boxes, etc. This year ON Father's Day, my family and I came here to celebrate 3 fathers. I feel like I had a rather upsetting experience. From the moment that we arrived to the moment that we were paying the bill, we were having all kinds of issues. My family and I were coming in as a large party. We were going to be a party of 11, 10 adults and one child. When we arrived at the restaurant, my husband went inside to talk to the host and to also mention to them that while we were 30 minutes early from the planned arrival time, we were going to be a large party. Without saying a word to my husband, the employee walked away and was talking to someone else. When she returned she abruptly told my husband that they would not accommodate a party of 11. Later the same person said that they could not. So, which was it? They wouldn't accommodate our group or they couldn't? Already things were not going as I had imagined. My husband got into the mix with another woman from the restaurant and he was already pretty heated. The employee ushered my husband out the door, shutting the door behind her, because she didn't want the other restaurant patrons to hear what he was saying. She was shushing him the whole walk out of the restaurant. Upon arrival of our entire party, we let the hostess know that our entire party was present and that we were ready to be seated. Now, the restaurant is tiny as it is. The only space available at the time was in the darker half of the restaurant. when you walk in, you walk to the far right. It almost feels like you've been led into a dark supply closet because in order to see anything you might have to use the flash light feature on your phone. The menu is probably a bit more extensive than you probably first imagined. Finally someone came to take our drink order. Drinks came out eventually but the person who brought them was different from the person who took the order. So, we were left to figure out who had what. And rather than offer refills on hot green tea, the restaurant fills up the cup to the brim with this scalding hot water. It is dangerous to handle these cups. We all ordered our meals. And again, the person who took our order was not the same person who delivered the orders to our table. So, we were busy playing telephone, trying to figure out who ordered what and so forth. After we got all of that figured out, then we could settle down and eat. Different dishes were missing sauces or dressing. The small plates that had been initially placed on the tables had been removed. I asked to keep 2 of the small plates but they were still removed. I ended up having to ask for them to be replaced because my daughter and I had ordered sushi that we were going to share. They'd also taken our soy sauce trays. I don't know why they did that but it was unnecessary and actually created more work, which also disrupted the flow of the meal that I was trying to share with my daughter. The biggest and most disgusting thing that happened during this visit was that I found a bug, one of the flying type, buzzing around in my food. It was stuck to my plate, partly drenched in teriyaki glaze. It was stuck. That bug was trying its damnedest to get loose of the glaze and fly off the plate. I found it under a slice of chicken. how disgusting!! I asked my husband get the attention of the server or manager, someone. The lady who came over not only was very loud about all of it but she also very loudly said, "Oh! A bug!" OK, lady. We were trying to keep it quiet and discreet so that the several other parties around us would not hear about the bug. But, well, everyone heard. The woman said that they'd take it back and replace it. When they replaced it, things were rather odd. The chicken was not hot. The portion was smaller than what I'd initially received. My family joked around with me and told me that they'd probably just removed the bug, wiped down a new plate and plated it on a different plate and brought it to me. Ugh! I mean, it's always a thought that crosses my mind but the more I looked at the plate the more I was convinced that it might be the case. After the bug incident, we made it through the rest of the meal more or less without incident. When it was time to ask for boxes to take left overs home, the same rather loud woman stopped next to me and all of a suddened squawked "BOX!?!?" in my ear. I swear to you she was yelling at a volume that I'm sure plenty of the other diners heard. I told her she'd yelled in my ear. She either didn't care or didn't hear me. Either way, I don't think we'll be back anytime soon. Unfortunate!

Great place to eat. Cute vibes for a date night, medium-low lighting and cozy seating arrangements. Parking lot is pretty small so be prepared to look for street parking. Looks like a busy place, but we were seated right away (we arrived around 6 pm on a saturday evening). Food came out fairly quickly as well! The salmon teriyaki was a little dry for my liking and the side salad the bento comes with was bland, but everything else was delicious. We absolutely loved the fatty salmon. Plating and presentation were gorgeous, and while that isn't a requirement for good food, I can definitely appreciate it. Oddly enough My absolute favorite thing we ordered was the garlic edamame. The sauce is so flavorful, I started dipping my rock shrimp roll in it too. Overall, great spot. Here is everything we ordered: - Garlic edamame - 2 Asahi - Combination Bento: Shrimp and vegetable tempura and salmon teriyaki - Rock shrimp tempura roll 2 piece nigiri (sushi) of each: - Hirame (halibut) - Hamachi (yellowtail) - Same toro (fatty salmon)

I would give this place a 4.5, but that doesn't exist. Every time we have come here, it's been really good. Not perfect, but really good. We usually go in and sit at the bar. The ambience is nice and dimly lit. It feels very authentic. This time we got it to-go. I generally don't recommend sushi to-go. (The seaweed gets chewy- the experience is lost) However, we thought we would just do nigiri, and it was a great choice. My only issue here is the cost. It is pretty high. But, the quality is good, the staff is helpful and friendly, and they do package things up for to-go very nicely. There are just some other places in the area with more competitive pricing. Definitely recommend.

Mother's Day lunch here was delicious Sunday. They open at noon and we were lucky to get the last open table ... waitstaff was terrific and although, it can get a bit noisy, we enjoyed our bento box choices, dynamite, cucumber salad ( a must have for me) and a fried tofu dish. Apparently, they are moving by July to a location a couple of doors down from their original home. As we walked out there were quite a number of patrons patiently waiting outside... proof of this "iconic sushi" establishment's popularity! It was a wonderful way to celebrate my special day here! Their menu has something for everyone and I highly recommend! Another westside community gem!

Everything was so good and fresh. We had sushi, spicy tuna roll, black cod set and udon soup. Good service.

We've been coming to Noma for over 20 years. In that time, it has gone through three incarnations, and the current one is the best. The new special menus added this year take things to the next level. On this visit I had the Hotate Criollo which was beautiful and delicious. The Tuskemono pickles were fun too. The regular sushi is top notch. Can't wait until they move across the street to a bigger restaurant, since lately it has been very crowded.

They have options to choose from whether you want fresh sushi, 1- to 2- item bentos, tempura, ramen, etc. there's something for everyone, and it's all delicious! I especially love that they have my favorite Chirashi omakase, the kajime seaweed, and cuts of fish I prefer. Service was exceptional, friendly and helpful. Ambiance was like any traditional intimate sushi restaurant, which I love for a quick lunch. Will add this to my list of favorite sushi restaurants for when I'm back in Beverly Hills.

I came to Noma for lunch and thought it was pretty decent! Some of the menu pictures are a little misleading though so definitely ask which items come with which I ordered the 2 item lunch bento special ($19) with salmon teriyaki and a veggie roll and both were really great! The salmon was soooo juicy and tender and the teriyaki sauce was super tasty. The veggie roll was great too! Overall had a good lunch here for $20 can't complain!

Stumbled upon this place as we left karaoke, however it was totally worth it. The price is a little high but still reasonably priced. The ambiance was very nice lots of Japanese inspired decorations, and the service was great. The food was delicious and so tender. I would consider on par or close to sugar fish.

This is one of my favorite sushi spot in west LA! The sushi and sashimi is so fresh. We love the black truffle salmon and order it every single time. The service is great and the atmosphere here is lovely and we enjoying dining in. Make sure to check in at Yelp when u r near by because there's a lot of people during lunch and dinner.

LONG wait. People were getting annoyed outside but it is what it is. Popular and busy place, and it deserves it because it's one of the best neighborhood sushi spots. Fish is fresh, portions are large, and they don't fill you up with rice. Highly recommend

Fantastic food Wonful Dynamite Ample portions Great miso soup and bento boxes Always fresh! Glad they're moving as the restaurant interior is small and dour No ambiance, period

My friends took us to this incredible Japanese restaurant in Santa Monica, and wow! This place has been a local icon since 1973, and it's easy to see why it's still packed decades later. We arrived at 4 pm and walked right in (pro tip: avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if you hate waiting!). Many regulars here are Japanese locals who've been dining here for years, which is always a good sign. We ordered their bento boxes, and let me tell you--they're a steal at just over $20! Each box was packed with fresh, flavorful dishes, all perfectly balanced and hearty enough to leave us stuffed. If you're craving an authentic Japanese experience in Santa Monica without breaking the bank, this spot is a must-visit. Affordable, delicious, and oozing with charm--you can't go wrong here!

Decided to try this place after a friend recommended it. As this is a place her and her family have been going to for years. The restaurant itself is a decent size with plenty of seating space with the options of booths or tables. The servers were very kind and friendly. We did learn that come this December or early January. They are moving to a new location across the street. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the Pink Lady Roll and the Fried rice with spicy tuna. I do wish I would've had some sake. But I'll definitely have it next time. My husband had their Bento box, which was larger than most other places. While he really enjoyed it, He didn't totally love the teriyaki chicken he got. But he is more than happy to give it another try. Overall, I think this place is definitely worth a visit. And did I mention that the pricing is very affordable.

One of the best sushi spots in Santa Monica, the sushi are fresh and their must orders are the omakase set and their uni is on another tier of its own. The sweetness and freshness can absolutely be tasted! Must order! The service is excellent and has parking in the front of the store.

Went to the beach to blow off some steam! Passed by a very special looking restaurant! The cuisine so pretty and delicate! It's really the most beautiful and delicate sushi I've ever had in LA! Name: Noma Sushi Address: 2031 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Parking: free car park at the entrance

Even though I can't say that every dish is amazing, I was impressed by the vast menu selections and general high quality of execution. Mostly sushi and rolls but also other standard Japanese fare. Great for a spur-of-the moment Japanese meal. Prices have gone up but that's the case everywhere.

Our family has been coming to Noma for over 18+ years. I believe they changed ownership 10 years ago, and the service has declined immensely. The food is good and reasonably priced. I stopped coming for 2 years due to the rude woman manager/hostess wearing the blazer. I gave them another chance and came back because my kids and their college friends enjoyed the food. That was a mistake on my part, and we won't be coming back. The restaurant appears to be a bit rundown, especially if you're seated in the back near the Japanese panels. The overall staff is decent, except for the management. I don't know how someone could be so rude, lack customer service skills, and have poor stress management. I honestly think that the owners don't care since Noma is one of the few restaurants they own. There have been numerous complaints about management on Yelp, and yet, nothing has changed. Either the owners are NOT reading the reviews, or don't care. I'm not alone in complaining about the rude service and poor management. There have been over 80 complaints on Yelp. Which is INSANE!I would try dining at nearby restaurants. Sushi King, Taiko, and Takuma before going to Noma, which I now call NO-MORE!

The food/sushi is pretty good here, maybe a 7/8 out of 10... BUT, there is a woman (hostess?) who works the front door that is very RUDE and unfriendly. Whomever owns Noma should talk to this woman, or replace her with someone that is more friendly. I won't be back as long as this woman works there. I hope they don't bring her to the new location across the street.

The sushi is sooo good and so fresh here! Since it's a smaller space you may have to wait a little but they even do takeout so that's always worth it too. Service is good and overall they're quick and nice.

Five of us in the family went to Noma for dinner. The waitress added an 18% gratuity for our group, which I understand is standard for large parties. However, when I needed to order food to go and asked to pay separately, she still applied 18% gratuity to the take-out order. Is it normal to charge automatic gratuity for a party of five? I felt like I was being unfairly charged, especially since our group didn't even exceed six people. It honestly felt like an unnecessary surcharge- almost like tariff. "Highway robbery" was the exact feeling I had.

Imma say it -- Noma is Santa Monica's best sushi restaurant! Its so solid. Authentic, accessible, amazingly delicious, and al around an ace. I first came to (+ fell in love with) Noma back in 2018. Then, in May of 2020, I moved nearby & it's been my go to spot ever since! MUST order: - spicy tuna crispy rice (" "best I ever had" - Drake" - me re: ^ ) - garlic edamame (could bathe in that sauce) - Hawaiian Roll (so crunchy & tasty!) - chirashi bowl (big & full of fresh fish) - anything on their specials/chef suggestion board honestly Every person I've brought to this amazing establishment falls in love upon first taste. And not only is the food so so good, but the decor is perfect. It feels authentic/legit while still being warm and inviting. And the people there always make sure everyone is tended to, no matter how busy it might be. 10/10 for Noma!!!

I love this place! The food is so good! I really like the service too, they are so sweet and kind. Everything I ordered was amazing. I can't wait to be back and try their other things. It's kinda dark in there. Parking is a bit of a pain, but other than that.. food is good so I'll be back!

Loved my experience here! The interior is beautiful and makes you feel like you've been transported back to Japan. Food was great; we tried a variety of things including miso eggplant, spicy crab rice, the sashimi, and the King roll. No frills, good food, a wait outside for a reason. Parking lot or easy street parking available.

We used to come here every two weeks and always ordered 2 dinner sets which is enough for 4 people. It's a great deal you get to choose four different items and it comes with two miso soups, two salads, and two rice portions. We usually go with two California rolls, one avocado roll, and some teriyaki fish. Everything is tasty and well-seasoned. My favorite part is mixing the rice with their delicious secret sauce It's so good! The only downside is that the servers can be a bit bossy and sometimes take a while to come over, so I wouldn't recommend this place if you're in a hurry. But the restaurant itself is nicely decorated and really makes you feel like you're somewhere in Asia. Good place overall!

I waited a long while and finally got a seat at the sushi bar. I've been coming here my entire life . Literally. Even though the food went downhill I would still come for the memories. I came to celebrate my dad who passed away . This was our spot . I ordered a yellowtail collar which I always do and the manager came over and told me I can't eat that dish at the sushi bar. I asked why, I have multiple times. She said they changed the rules and they won't serve me there . I asked if there was a table I can sit at if that's the new policy and she said no. I told her I've been coming here for 40 years and always ate this dish at the sushi bar (along with sushi) . She said everyone has been coming here for 40 years so I shouldn't feel special. Her exact words. I'm beyond shocked and would never give them anymore business again. Horrible woman and the sushi isn't that good.

KIDS ARE NOT WELCOME HERE I grew up going to Noma with my family and have been bringing my son for the past 4 years. We have probably sat at every table and have enjoyed our time here until today. We arrived at 5:40pm, which is usually early enough to be seated right away. We were the only name on the waitlist but the hostess came out and told us it would be a 20 minute wait. While waiting, they sat two parties that arrived after us so something seemed off. I poked my head in and saw 5+ empty tables. I asked if we could sit at one of them and was told that there are no tables available in the "right section". Turns out Noma now has a policy that kids are not allowed to sit in two thirds of the restaurant. They told me "everyone is more comfortable this way". I told the hostess that we'd been there hundreds of times and if they don't seat us, we would not be coming back. She told us she would not seat us. I asked to talk with the manager and she refused to come out to talk with us. Very disappointed but this is Noma's loss. We had an excellent dinner at Sushi King down the street.

i came here for a girls night with a few of my friends. the wait wasn't too long for a friday evening at 7pm, we waited about 30 mins. it was my first time here and was surprised by the quality of the sushi. we ordered the crispy rice with tuna, crispy rice with creamy tuna, agedashi tofu to share. we were split half and half on which crispy rice tuna we liked more LOL both were good tho so i don't think you can go wrong with either. another must order item would be the jumbo scallop!! i'm such a scallop lover i order scallops any time i see it on the menu and these were such good quality. the only thing is the parking lot here is very tiny but there's a decent amount of street parking

Service is horrible. Used to be a very good place. Now they are rude and they also discriminated me. I will be calling the manager during the week. if you want a good sushi and a very nice service go to Sushi King! it was close for that I ordered Noma :( Never again!

Me and my family have been coming here for well over 10 years and the food and the waiters are great. Amazing bento box and great sushi. However, the lady in a blazer who works the front is one of most insufferable people I have ever seen. The worst part about it is I think she's the manager. Even to loyal customers who frequent the restaurant she is constantly rude and disrespectful to me and my family. She needs to learn what customer service is and take a 8 week course on it. She addresses customers in the rudest way possible the whole way through the visit to the restaurant. The absolute worst is when she ends up taking your order!! (Good Luck) Noma would be an easy five star if it wasn't for this constant poor customer service at the front. I would come way more often if she wasn't at the front. Please do not bring her to the new location.

We love this place. It's consistently good and the sushi is always fresh. We usually order the yellowtail sashimi, spicy tuna on crispy rice, uni and unagi. Highly recommend sitting at the sushi bar if you're not ordering from their entrees and just want sushi. Getting to see the chefs prepare the food is fun and they're always friendly. It's usually busy on Friday nights but we've never waited longer than 10/15 minutes. The low lighting is a vibe and we never feel rushed. Like others have said the hostess is rude so for that I have to take away one star. We'll be back though.

The service here is terrible. Appears that people don't really like to work here and the management is far below standard of what you would expect from a place like this. The food isn't very tasty and the place is cheaply put together. Smells weird and from looking into the kitchen, it's disgusting, I mean dirt all over the refrigerator, prep areas and more. This place needs to be inspected ASAP. Don't come here.

While the food is very good, the service and attitude leave much to be desired. When I was unable to use the website, the staff and manager refused to take a telephone order. This means that anyone who is not computer literate or does not have access to a computer is s--- out of luck! Once when seated, a friend came to join me and was told she was not allowed to do so because the reservation had been for 3, not 4, even though there was room at the table! One has many choices where to eat. Noma's way of handling on-site reservations, and their rudeness to customers are sure ways to guarantee a decline in customers. As restaurants continue to fail, this one surely is on the way to reducing its customers.. In a world where kindness and courtesy are often lacking, they are certainly right up there!

This is hands down the best sushi in town! The best source of melt in your mouth fish with delicate touches of flavor to give each bite layers of enjoyment. We love Noma and the incredible staff. And a new location soon!

Service has gone downhill recently. The servers are snotty and rude. They rush by, grab the plates off the table so quickly, they don't even ask if you're ready for the plate to be taken. They rush you through a meal, even when the restaurant is close to empty. Hard to have a relaxing meal when feeling so rushed. The menu has also changed. Some portions have gotten smaller, especially the nigiri. My sister ordered a sashimi salad and the fish came doused in salad dressing. They took the regular chirashi bowl off the dinner menu and replaced it with a $50+ alternative!

Love Noma! Super authentic and fun menu items. Wide variety with a cool vibe inside. Delicious fresh fish with friendly staff! Def would recommend. One of my go-to sushi spots in Santa Monica.

When I walked in, the hostess said it's over an hour wait but she had a table just for two and also gave an option for the bar. We opted for the table. The bar area was empty. I changed my mind because this particular table should not be an option. No one should be sat by the kitchen due to heavy traffic, the unpleasant view and noise. The restaurant is decorated very nicely with a lovely ambience except for literally my seat. We asked to sit at the bar instead and the server told us the bar seating was closed. We thought perhaps we lost our chance to sit at the bar and should've taken it when the hostess offered it but only a minute or so had passed. We were confused but I settled. Halfway through the meal I went to the restroom and noticed the bar was occupied by two patrons sitting a few seats apart. So, the bar was open! As for the food, half the dishes were good the other half tasted awful. Overall definitely not an experience I'd want to repeat.

Complete incompetence on take out. Can't manage timing, perpetually late, loads of folks waiting out front for tables and take out orders. 30 minutes late on a take out order - and every excuse under the sun. They've had so much time to make this work right. Just silly they cannot figure this out. Lots of other places to pick up from that get it right. #eyenotontheball #passonby #incompetent

Absolutely loved this place. Authentic chefs, great quality fish, attentive servers, and great Loved the ambiance We got the: Hungry roll Hawaiian roll Hot tea Green tea mochi

I normally don't write bad reviews, but I'm doing this so the owner can see it and make changes if they care. Like many customers, we've been loyal patrons of Noma for several decades. However, lately, we've experienced rude service multiple times. After reading other reviews, we realized we weren't alone--many people have complained about the service as well. Last week, we stopped by for a quick lunch in between errands and appointments. While my husband was looking for parking, I went inside. The restaurant was half-empty, but the waitress told me they couldn't seat us until our entire party arrived. I then asked if I could order food in advance since we were short on time. She responded that we could only order food to-go because we weren't seated. I gave her a look, and only then did she take my order. After experiencing a series of rude, stiff, and unwelcoming interactions, we decided to explore other restaurants. Some people have recommended U-Zen, Sushi King, Hide Sushi, etc. We haven't tried them yet, but we will. The food at Noma is great, but who wants to spend money and time only to feel bad or insulted repeatedly?

Noma is long-time local favorite that consistently offers great sushi and delicious bento boxes. It's always our first choice for Japanese cuisine, and there are a lot of sushi options in Santa Monica / West LA. The atmosphere is intimate and the service is always attentive. When you walk in and see the chefs behind the counter, you know you're in the right place for good sushi.

Been coming here since I was a little girl and this place is an absolute gem for us locals. Delicious food and always fresh. Friendly staff, especially to my little one. We dine in or order to-go. Their bento is quite generous, and the cod is DIVINE, melts in your mouth! I wish the servings were the same for to-go's though .....it's always considerably less

Sushi, appetizers wete ok. Strange experience overall. My waitress was the most personable one but she became busy. I came early and asked to be seated where there was a booth. Hostess got weird about me sitting in the booth and told me that i couldn't have my friend join me a little later after being seated. I thought this was a joke. So my friend came and I asked if I could speak with him at my table. She wouldn't even let me talk to him for 2 minutes. She said she would get the manager. She even tried to take my menu from me early and acted resentful, angry when i kept my menu. So, so strange.

We have been going to Noma for many years,never fails to empress. Generally we sit at the counter, that way we can enjoy some interaction with the chefs. We start with a small salad then we share an order of dynamite ( old school), the fried calamari is always good. The fish is always fresh and the portions are robust. Ask the chef to create some dishes they always have some fun variations to offer. The inside is warm with sushi bar as well as booth seating, the service is generally prompt. Go early it can get quite busy after 7pm.

Noma is a hidden gem in Santa Monica that has great sushi. They recommend the best cuts of fish everyday (some more sustainable exotic fish as well) and I've never been disappointed. Great delivery too!

This is my favorite sushi spot in town! The ambience is warm and cozy with great decor that makes you feel like youre in a typical sushi spot in Japan. Sushi here is A+ and very good quality, clean tasting, with plating. Their menu has something for everyone so if you're traveling with vegetarians, non-seafood eaters, and seafood lovers alike will find something to enjoy. Particularly enjoyed the Sashimi Ensemble and individual nigiri (otoro and fatty salmon!). Was pleasantly surprised by the kings roll which was delicious and flavorful without taking away from the taste of the sushi. Service is wonderful and our server was very attentive. Highly recommend coming here!! And I recommend a reservation even on a weeknight.

Noma is a decent spot to have on your sushi rotation. Especially because the menu is so extensive and has something for everyone when it comes to Japanese food. Was Noma the best Japanese food that I've had? No, but it'll get the job done for your Japanese food cravings. Best thing that we ordered was the Hot Night roll. Such a tasty and flavorful roll. Very plentiful with the fish to rice ratio too. Always appreciative when that's the case for rolls. Chirashi bowl was decent. Fish quality was fine, nothing to rave about. The beef suki yaki had delicious, umami broth flavor and perfectly cooked, soft vegetables and noodles. But the beef was either over cooked, or not the best quality. On the chewy vs tender scale, definitely skewed more towards chewy. Service was so fast! Less than ten minutes from order to table at 6pm on a Thursday. Definitely a plus when you're hungry. I think the real appeal here (besides from the extensive menu) is the ambiance, which I typically don't care much about. But for those that are want a slightly upscale, romantic, dimly lit, and cozy vibe to compliment your meal, then this is a great option.