Sushi Enya Sawtelle

Delicious, fresh, delicate fish with interesting finishes, like crunchy fried onions and an amazing green chili sauce. We made it there for happy hour which had a great selection of sushi plates and good value for money. Staff are very welcoming and attentive, and the decor and atmosphere are wonderful.

This place truly deserves more than 5 stars. The service was absolutely immaculate. I recommend sitting at the bar for the best experience. The sushi chefs were incredible and so very kind. The sushi was phenomenal. So so delicious. Every fish I tried was super fresh. I’ll definitely be back!

Very impressed with the sushi! The portions were generous—much more than you get at most places—and the quality was top-notch. Everything tasted fresh, and the customer service was excellent. Highly recommend!

We love, sushi Enya! As soon as you come in, you’re giving a big welcome, everybody that works there is so attentive and really nice. Japanese kosher just does service much better, and you feel that here in the restaurant. The ambience and design of the restaurant is stunning Japanese design. The sushi here is elevated, each roll has a combination of many subtle flavors. My favorite is the lemon roll & Unagi.

Farrah was absolutely amazing! She made our experience extra special for my girlfriend’s birthday. The service was warm, attentive, and thoughtful from start to finish. The food was fresh and delicious, but what really stood out was how Farrah went above and beyond to make the evening memorable especially for us first time being here. We’ll definitely be coming back

I'm giving 3 stars to food mainly because of the hand rolls and sushi rolls. 1. Miniscule amount of fish used. It's almost paper thin. 2. They use imitation Krabi for filling. I expect this from $8-15 rolls not from $25 rolls. 3. They take the same roll that's generally cut into 6-7 pieces and cut them super thin to make it look like more food. Overall rolls were very disappointing, all of which was made by the white lady at the sushi bar. There was so little fish meat that I could barely taste any. Sashimi was great and was made by the main sushi chef. I think, sorry if misspelled, Takashi. Very nice guy and really knew the fish. He gave us a surprise octopus which was great. He also invited me to taste a couple of pieces of Bonito and barracuda that was for their own tasting for future menu. They were amazing. I wish I could give 5 star to food but the rolls killed it for us. A bit of lack of skill and very stingy fish on rolls, worst of all using imitation Krab really wasn't enjoyable

Finally got to try Sushi Enya and was pleasantly surprised. Super friendly staff, modern and cozy interior and most of all very fresh fish. We haven't had uni this caliber in a long time, go Sanata Barbara uni!

Our experience at Sushi Enya was absolutely amazing the service was incredible, and the foood was absolutely delicious. Everything was perfectly prepared, and the flavors were outstanding. We have an unforgettable Valentin’s dinner, made even more special by the exceptional service from both the waitstaff and the chefs. Their attention to detail and hospitality truly made the night perfect. Highly recommend this place.

Unbeatable sushi experience! Food is fresh, extremely well prepared, and absolutely delicious. Service is impeccable: from servers to the chefs, the whole team is extremely knowledgeable and gave us fantastic recommendations. The team is so warm and welcoming. Ambiance is upscale and inviting. 10/10

I ordered pick up from here, which is always nerve wracking because sushi to-go is never as good... but let me tell you, it was amazing! I'm already planning on when I can go for a sit-down dinner with friends so I can try multiple sushi rolls and their other options. Also, the host was very helpful and friendly. My daughter has a shrimp allergy, so he came up with some great suggestions for alternatives to the rolls with shrimp tempura that we wanted to try. Highly recommended! Can't wait to go back!

Oh, how I want to love Sushi Enya! With no reservation and only a little time before heading to quilt club, I arrived right at opening (5:00pm) and snagged a seat at the sushi bar. The menu is extensive, and as usual my eyes were much bigger than my stomach as I ended up ordering more than I could comfortably finish. I started with the Tuna Crispy which I believe was on the happy hour menu for $13.80. The tuna itself was fresh and flavorful but the crispy rice underneath was underwhelming and didn't quite live up to the rest of the dish. The real star of my meal was the toro hand roll. It was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, the kind of thing I could have happily eaten six of if my wallet would've allowed. I also tried the daily roll of the day (on happy hour for $19), which came with an impressive number of pieces and I left truly stuffed - like very, very stuffed. Where Sushi Enya lost me was in the execution and atmosphere. While the restaurant itself has the look of a polished, modern and fairly fancy sushi spot, the staff did not match the vibe. Employees were casually chatting about their weekend plans within earshot of diners, and at one point a plated roll nearly slipped off the bar as a chef tried to hand it off to a server. There was also an employee working behind the bar who was very clearly still in training, and while everyone has to learn somewhere, I'd expect training at a place charging this much per roll (even at happy hour prices) to happen away from the eyes and ears of the customer... In the end, I left full and satisfied with the food, but unfortunately not wowed enough to rush back. With so many great dining options on Sawtelle, I plan to explore other spots before considering a return visit here. The toro hand roll is worth remembering, but for now, I will have to roll onto other Sawtelle sushi spots.

With Hide closed on Mondays, I was craving sushi in the area and was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled upon this new gem!! The inside is small but the service and sushi are top tier. The rolls and nigiri are premium quality. We have found our new go to spot!!

Incredible quality sushi. Wonderful sushi chefs. Great atmosphere. Very small restaurant so we sat at the sushi bar and watched the masters work.

This hard to find location for upscale sushi leaves you wanting. We did their Omakase menu. Though the sushi was of very high quality their menu was a bit difficult to navigate in general and they were very pricey even for sushi in LA, while ambiance was nothing special. Overall, even though very fresh and delicious I'd have to say not worth it.

The service is excellent and so is the sushi and specialty rolls. Definitely make a reservation since it is a popular restaurant on Sawtelle. I recommend any of the tuna rolls or rolls with tempura. They have a nice crunch and sweet and tangy sauce. There is a happy hour menu and convenient underground parking.

Let me start with saying that after experiencing extremely bad customer service from the restaurant next door (Torisoba Sumiya), Sushi Enya's host in contrast greets you with warmth of an old trusted friend. We did not have reservations but he was able to squeeze us in. Not only that the staff's customer service is impeccable, the food was also delish! What we had: Howie Pyro roll W Dragon roll Baked salmon roll Salmon sashimi plate Real crab handroll Will definitely come back!

My favorite sushi spot! This place is a gem, especially this location!! The Japanese sushi chef is absolutely amazing and has great recommendations! I can honestly say I've had so many different types of sushi here & EVERYTHING is amazing.

My friend and I happened upon Sushi Enya by accident. We were walking along the street looking for a particular restaurant and after a few minutes of not being able to find it, we saw the door to sushi enya and decided to cut our losses - and what a surprise for us! We were pleasantly surprised by some great quality fish and incredible service. No reservation and we sat immediately. We had such great service from the staff. The vibe is perfect for an intimate dinner. The fish is FRESH and melts in your mouth. We only ordered a few things, the bill was pricier than I was expecting but still good nonetheless. Would come back for sure!

Admittedly I'm mostly used to cheap sushi. Sure I've been to a few fancier spots like sugarfish and some exceptional mom and pop spots. However my best friend regularly goes to omakase spots at the $250+ range and even he said Sushi Enya completely blew it out of the water: Tip - book a reservation. It wasn't exactly crowded when we went, but they appreciated it. They'll also validate parking. Food - definitely come during happy hour. It's not cheap, but happy hour has some deals that stretch your dollar to be worth more. Everything tasted so fresh. Most of our order was the chef's choice for happy hour and it felt like everything was perfectly paired on top of expertly assembled. Garlic edamame was nice and garlicky and salty. The sashimi, while thin, tasted like it was caught and prepared that day. The sushi was beautifully done and combined with the right bases and fish. The omakase had such delightful array of nigiri. I could go on, but this restaurant really sets the standard for what's good quality sushi. Service - usually I don't like to rate places on this because food service is unforgiving so I try not to focus on it (unless it's really bad or good), but everyone here was insanely hospitable and observant. Only one person at our table ordered omakase, but myself and my other friend got the same complimentary miso soup. They also paid attention to one mention of a birthday and served a complimented dessert without us asking. Ambiance - intimate and cozy, but you can definitely hear nearby tables' conversations. Would not pick this as a first date spot, but an established couple would have a great date night here. Also great for small groups (it's not a big place so groups larger than 5 might struggle). It's definitely worth the splurge, but come during happy hour. We will be back!

Unassuming sushi spot in Sawtelle that ended up blowing me away! My friend and I made a reservation and were seated quickly upon arriving. I ordered some sashimi as well as a specialty roll (Tiger Crunch); the roll was way bigger than a standard roll, which pleasantly surprised me. It tasted delicious and unique, but the real standout was the soft quality of the fish in the sashimi. The waitresses were very nice too. Delicious!

Couldn't get in next door, they had 2 seats at the sushi bar. We ate and ate, and tried a variety of dishes, all of them tasty. The bill wasn't small but we did eat a fair amount. Service was solid, atmosphere made it easy to talk. We'll be back.

I had the pleasure of trying out Sushi Enya a few months ago after work with a friend, and I had been DREAMING about going back ever since. Finally my dreams came true today and the experience was phenomenal. The fish is so fresh, rolls are simple and well presented, the crispy rice is INCREDIBLE, the vibes in the restaurant are lovely, especially with the sushi bar being so interactive, allowing us to enjoy the company of the chefs. We tried out a few of their cocktails tonight and all were delicious! I am already thinking about my next visit!

Stumbled upon this quaint spot while waiting to attend a concert next door. It felt private and special. The bathrooms were clean, the service was great. The tables were a little small for the plates- making it feel a bit snug. The food was good and high quality. We ordered a crispy rice with spicy tuna (okay- fish was good, rice was not), the edamame (standard), yuzu roll (excellent, citrusy and super flavorful), enya chirashi bowl (very hearty and a great mix of sashimi). Really happy that we stumbled upon this gem!

Didn't realize they opened a new location on Sawtelle! Very small space. Intimate setting. If you don't see reservations on Open Table. Try calling instead. Was able to get a next day reservation that way. Sawtelle parking is always a hassle. So just keep that in kind. But the food was excellent. And always hits. The Lemon Roll is what I always go for. The Yuzu Roll was also fantastic. Highly recco any of their locations for great food.

My cousins and I stumbled upon Sushi Enya when we were walking around Sawtelle and trying to figure out what to have for dinner. So glad we decided on Sushi Enya! Great service from the host (didn't get his name but he was amazing!) and Mina(?). We were able to sample some sakes before deciding what to order, which I felt was nice! We ordered the edamame and shishito peppers for starters. We also shared a few rolls, which were all delicious. We ordered the Chef 1, Tiger Crunch, and the Yuzu. Highly recommend those rolls. It's a lively ambiance but not so loud where you can't hear from across the table. Clean interior and pretty exterior! Would come back again when in the area!

Sushi Enya will get deep Enya. Every sushi. Every sashimi. Every roll. Every sip of sake. Every fresh morsel of every mysterious delights you desire, placed perfectly in front of you. Filling every dark corners of your taste buds. Leaving a lasting impression that will never be quenched...until you exceed your credit card limit. Luckily I carry Benjamins in my wallet.

We love Sushi Enya. Chef's Roll & Rainbow Roll is our go to. We've been to many locations but love this one is our favorite, cozy ambiance & great service. Today we were helped by Farrah whom was pleasant and attentive!

Would definitely come back just because of the service. The person who took our name down was actually the sake sommilier which I had no idea existed. Thought that was the coolest thing ever. About 20 min wait. The host suggested a few places we can grab a drink at which was helpful. We were seated and immediately ordered specialty sake. The host was very educated on the sake and our waiter was fun and energetic. They both wanted my friends and I to have a great experience and that's what that was. Quick, attentive and kind. The somm even gave us a sake tasting which was new to me and I enjoyed it. Definitely going out of their way to make the experience memorable. He even gave an extra sake shot that he favored at the end just so we try.

Very dissatisfied with the Service at Sushi Enya. We waited an unusually long time to get service. After they acknowledged us, I ordered the Enya Omakase which never came. Instead, I was given a roll that I didn't order. Obviously a miscommunication. At the end of the night, I asked about my Omakase as I realized that they were starting to put the fish away. At that point, they realized the error and proceeded to serve the entire Omakase dinner on one plate. Not the Omakase experience I was looking for.

Came with my coworkers, and it was pretty lively on a Tuesday evening. Got seated at the bar and was able to watch the chefs prepare our sushi. They also gave us bins for us to put our bags. We ordered the snow crab tempura with gravy, the lemon roll, one of the rolls with eel, and hand rolls. They served complimentary miso soup and even gave us matcha ice cream and rice tea at the end. Overall, service was friendly and attentive, and food was delicious. Everyone in my party really liked the vibes and enjoyed catching up after work!

Amazing customer service and excellent food! We stumbled on this lovely sushi spot on Sawtelle. Loved that they seated us at the sushi bar with our own chef to assist us. The mountain fries, lemon roll, albacore and crispy rice with spicy tuna were delicious! Met a nice couple that also agreed this was on their Best Sushi in LA list ! They even gave us mochi with fresh strawberries to enjoy. Highly recommend- parking might be tough but it's worth it.

I never had spicy tuna like I had it here, it's just superb. Came here because I was drawn by the happy hour menu but I will definitely come back if I'm in the area because it was both delicious and worth it. Reservation: You can reserve a table online via open table! Parking: They do validate if you park The Block which is the plaza nearby to their location. Service: Amazing and friendly, the staff were on top of it and service as quick and prompt. Food: Happy hour varies every day and they have a selection of items available. CRISPY RICE TUNA - this was by the far my most favorite thing. The spicy tuna is minced so well and had such an amazing texture and taste. I dream of this. Complimented by the crispy flavorful rice soaked in this umami sauce. This was a flavor bomb, and this is the one recommendation I would say you have to get. I also got the sashimi platter and plate and a handful of nigiris to try. They were all great quality cuts of fish and the rice for the nigiri was well seasoned. They have a daily roll that is on the happy hour menu and the day we went it was the Tiger Crunch and that was delicious. The subtle hint of chili oil was a nice touch and ofc the spicy tuna inside was dreamy. They fan out their rolls into this beautiful long plate that makes it super aesthetic. Next time I will have to try the omakase which looked incredible!

phenomenal service, great ambiance, deliciously fresh sushi. everything you could ever want in a good sushi spot.

Drove from NorCal and this was our first stop! When you walk in all the chefs give you a very warm welcome and our waitress was always on top of it. From the happy hour menu my friends got the: Sashimi platter The daily special roll (mostly tuna) 10 piece nigiri, 1 handroll, miso soup omakase for $90 Sake 300 ml Since I'm pregnant I got the baked salmon roll, nigiris, and ikura nigiris The quality of the fish was very fresh and the rolls were the longest rolls I've ever seen in my life. Such a good deal! The decor is warm and decorated like a traditional Japanese restaurant. You can park in the underground garage and get your ticket validated for the first hour. We also all good two complimentary appetizers form the chef because I was pregnant! Very kind of them to celebrate my pregnancy.

came here for dinner tonight and was so pleased with everything. The service left no room for me to say anything negative. Attentive, friendly, etc. They do have parking here, but since we were going to be hanging out in Sawtelle I just ended up parking in the Marshalls HomeGoods parking lot, which is really the move if you're coming out here to this area. We got a few rolls and we loved all of them except for one. The lemon roll was just kind of strange with the lemon rind still on the roll, it was bitter. But the chef number two rule was chef's kiss. It had spicy tuna, shrimp tempura inside, eel on top, on one side of the plate chili oil, which was so good with the role, and some avocado on top to give it a really creamy aftertaste. We ordered the eel mascarpone nigiri because I'm a big fan of aburi miso cream cheese eel which is a similar concept. this was so delightful and I really can't forget the flavor, it's a core memory for my tastebuds. The spicy tuna crispy rice was out of this world. They give you such a large amount of great quality spicy tuna on top of a perfectly cooked crispy rice that's been in this sweet and spicy sauce. I thought it was great that the crispy rice was in the sauce because usually the crispy rice can be a bit hard but this softened it up. Lastly the snow crab California roll was simple but delicious with perfectly cooked rice and a nice filling. Ambience was very nice and reminded me of Japan. Great place for some kind of special event. Will definitely come here again.

I've been to downtown OG location and apparently there's like 3 more locations! I was meeting a friend here but accidentally went to the Beverly Hills location! Luckily it was just 20 mins from the Sawtelle location. But when I finally got there, I found parking easily and got there and it was happy hour! We ordered a bunch of stuff from that menu. Both got the sapporo. Got the spicy tuna on crispy rice, shishito peppers, chefs special and the sashimi plate. Also got the special #2. All was delicious as always!

After we found parking spot on the street (eventually), we stopped by during their happy hour and so glad we did. Food Omakase nigiri is solid! We loved the halibut and amberjack. Also, let them know if you don't like something ahead of time and they will TRY to substitute it out. Spicy tuna nigiri is huge, ample sized. Sometimes, other restaurants will cut thinly, but they were nicely sliced here. I loved the warm rice with the generous tuna on top. Salmon belly aburi is sooo good! Highly recommend this. Yuzu roll was served on a this pretty, super long plate. They take some care into plating. Egawa halibut fin was seared to utter perfection The black snapper with yuzu peel and shiso, reminiscent of amberjack, was also very good. All in all, we loved the quality of the sushi and the service was so good as well.

First of all, Every single experience I've had at enya has been spectacular. The ambiance is nice, The service staff attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. & don't get me started on how amazing the sushi chefs are at this establishment. Not only are they incredibly talented and highly skilled at creating mouthwateringly delicious sushi, but they are also fun and super down to earth. Buy your chef a beer or two! Why not some shots of dassai while you're at it? Anyhow, Big Shoutout to Shingo San and Kacey for making every single experience a memorable one. You two are the best! With that said, I'm going to make a very BOLD statement, but it is the truth. Enya's omakase is the best in LA. Trust me, I have been to some of the best sushi spots in and around the area, some that have cost me a fortune to dine at (thousands- not worth it), so do yourself a favor and GO TO ENYA. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.

Small sushi store and a well known chain in LA. we ordered the salmon belly sushi, Chefs 1 role, and assorted sashimi. my favorite was the red snapper sashimi and the roll was good as well.

Such an amazing experience here. The sushi was so fresh, we got the sashimi plate and a roll. It was the perfect atmosphere for a date night, very classy and the service was great too

Such a cute spot. Friendly staff and delish food. Also, happy hour on the weekend too!

The food tasted amazing! If you sit at the bar, you witness the chef make the food right in front of you which is very nice. The staff were all very friendly!

Came here for the omakase and it was good! Started off with soup and steamed egg and the fish was progressively fattier as the course went on from whitefish to fatty tuna. It was more expensive than I thought it would be but maybe that's just normal for LA pricing (ended up being about $250 with tax and tip) ...overall will come back if I want to treat myself again!

Been here already few times before The restaurant is consistently good and the food is always amazing. The service is always good and helpful.

Went to Enya for their Omakase happy hour, $90. Pretty good deal for the quality of fish that you get. The restaurant is small on the inside, gives a cool atmosphere. The service is great, the staff is friendly and frequents your table or the bar. The omakase itself was really tasty, 10 pieces, a hand roll and miso soup. The Uni was top notch and the halibut was one of my favorites. Definitely recommend checking them out, especially for happy hour where you'll get a great deal.

Wonderful restaurant, great atmosphere, amazing yummy food. friendly staff. Mina was great. She was very nice. She took care of us with a sweet smile. Toi was friendly and nice with a big welcoming smile. We had a great time Saturday night. I highly suggest everyone to go there. head chef and the rest of the chefs were pleasant, professional and in a positive mood welcoming everyone. Thanks to Tatsuki, Casey and Cassey. Staff were super nice. We had a great time and food was delicious. We will go back there again. Cheers :))

My husband and I went to dinner with his family friend. She's a big sushi fan and always enjoys omakase. She used to visit the sushi restaurant at this spot before it became Sushi Enya, so she wanted to try the current version. That night, we ordered the omakase course. Pros: The service was great, and both the chef and server were super friendly. Cons: It didn't feel worth the price. There was too much torched sushi, and the quality wasn't impressive enough for a $200 per person course. It's a good place for a casual meal with friends on Sawtelle, but I wouldn't suggest it for a fancy dinner.

It was okay. The sushi was fresh, but their rolls were poorly assembled and fell apart easily. I had the rainbow roll, the lemon roll, the chu toro nigiri (nothing to say. It was okay), waygu nigiri (overcooked), the yellowtail jalapeno sashimi (good, the tomatoes with it were a little odd since the sweetness competed with the yellowtail). We tried order a couple of other items but were told they were out. This happened with the toro hand roll, the ponzu roll, the salmon belly, and a wine that was on the menu. The service wasn't bad, but could be better. It was hard tracking down our waiter even though the restaurant wasn't busy, although they were friendly.

FANTASTIC sushi. Incredible food quality. My first uni experience and it was delicious. Glad I waited to taste it till I came here. The ambiance is cute, very sweet spot. Can't wait to come back.

I enjoyed a wonderful birthday dinner experience here. From start to finish, from the hospitality to the ambiance, this exquisite Japanese restaurant was a crowd-pleaser. The garlic edamame, the shishito peppers, the Tiger crunch, the Yuzu, the Dragon roll. & the assorted chef's sashimi picks were delicious.

This is my second time going to Sushi Enya and I was super happy with the experience. Our original server seemed to forget about us after giving us our waters, but the waitress who took over for him was lovely. My boyfriend and I split the salmon sashimi, spicy tuna crispy rice (a MUST), cherry blossom roll, and lemon roll. All were so fresh! The salmon sashimi was so buttery, and the wasabi tobiko was a lovely touch. Spicy tuna crispy rice was amazing as always, and there was a perfect ratio of crab to fish in the cherry blossom roll. This is by far my favorite sushi place I've been to in LA!

Our new go to sushi spot. Excellent quality fish and tasty nigiri and specials. Loved the smoked tuna sashimi and red snapper specials. Good service and excellent food. We'll be back

Great omakase and service! Restaurant is really small, highly recommend getting a reservation ahead of time. The various fishes were so fresh and delicious. My boyfriend and I tried the house omakase. My favorite in the house omakase is the cod, scallop, uni, and wagyu. Absolutely delicious! Most of the fish we tried are available a la carte so I will definitely be coming back for my faves! The chef and waitress were so friendly and they explained everything we were eating with details and they checked in after each to make sure we were enjoying it. The chef was so talented, watching him cut the fish and everything was really cool! The dessert at the end was a hojicha pudding and it tied up our meal perfectly. The only cons is that it is a bit expensive even for omakase. They have a house omakase ($200~) and even more expensive premium omakase ($300~) choice. The house omakase was around 15 courses. I left the restaurant full and not hungry at least. I will be coming back to order their regular menu items.

The first time I went my husband and I had a great experience- the sushi was fresh and the chef was engaging and we were so excited to go back. This time we ordered the same omakase set and the chef prepared it all at once which I've never seen with an omakase. Most chefs won't do that because they know that the seaweed gets too wet from the sushi rice. And then before we could even finish our sushi he gave us the crab hand roll which again is not typical protocol. It felt like they were rushing us out which they did successfully since we were done in 35 min. The sushi was ok but for $100 plus a head you really expect more than this.

Wonderful omakaze I would highly recommend Sushi Enya for either a Los Angeles carte sushi or omakaze

From the moment we walked in, and Toy greeted me, my niece and my visiting brother, I knew we were going to enjoy ourselves. The restaurant is small and simple, but well decorated with an open kitchen and sushi bar. We flubbed up the reservation, but no problem. Toy graciously handled it and gave us a great table, even though it was very busy. Our server took great care of us, the selection was awesome and the food was great. A wonderful experience. I'll be back with friends!.

I have had better omakase at this price. The only great part of this restaurant is the location. Most sushi pieces were heavily seasoned and disguised the fish quality