Sushi King

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ONLINE ORDERING REVIEW: Food is amazing, but the online ordering for this location is COMPLICATED! I usually eat in restaurant for sushi, but I wasn't able to make it therefore I order take out! making the order was confusing with (6pcs) rolls then having to choose hand roll or regular rolls which charged more. Was not a great experience and in the end our order was wrong. The sushi was incredibly tasty and I wish there were more special rolls. Overall food tasted great ! Didn't experience the ambiance of the restaurant at this time because I ordered take out.

Very un happy Worker who charged me Extra and culd not say what's the extra orders what and who ordered it And having problem with English

Love it here. Fresh, clean, quick, and delicious. Classic sushi bar experience. The albacore is my favorite. Really great spot to eat solo.

First time trying Sushi King today, 7/24/25. I was near UCLA SM and craving Japanese food and this was just a shot walk away from the hospital. I checked their website and saw the menu and thought, the prices were pretty good. The menu on their website had a combo with tempura and teriyaki for $25. I thought, Wow, that's not bad. I arrived at the restaurant, got seated and looked at the menu and I thought, "dang, this place is expensive! " the tempura and teriyaki combo is $35! But, the food is delicious. The beef was tender and cooked perfectly, medium rare. The tempura was crispy and good portion. It also came with miso soup, bean sprouts salad, cucumber salad and rice. The staff were friendly, professional and provided great service. The restaurant isn't big but clean. Sounds like they take reservations so if you have a large group, make a reservation. They're located on Wilshire Blvd and 14th St. price point is high but food is good and quality is high. Definitely worth a try.

To me - this place is expensive. What do I know? I live in Austin, Texas. Tonight this joint was packed! Still my order was packed and ready to go! I made rice at home before we went to grab our pick up order. Everything was delicious. Especially the sashimi appetizer! I love that I can choose which sashimi fishes I want. Very generous pieces of fish. Incredibly fresh. Melted in my mouth!

An excellent place for a weekday sushi meal. Very reasonably priced - not sure I would say the execution on some dishes is great but you get a lot (bigger cuts of fish) for what you pay. And they do have a decent selection, including ama ebi and uni.

I lived near Sushi King for almost 20 years and it was never on my radar because of its location in strip mall and its name which always made me think of Burger K***. What a surprise when a close friend took me there and it was the opposite of my expectations. Legit Japanese sushi masters, which after my second visit always remember my name. Very fresh fish, and portion size that I believe is the "right" size, not tiny slivers of fish like a few local places often serve. This should be your everyday sushi joint if you live anywhere near here. Prices are reasonable and service always impeccable.

Another super evening Great service and awesome food Aat at the bar and enjoyed the food and some company

Came on a friday night at 6:30 and did have to wait 10 minutes or so even though there was an open table for 2. They also asked us if we could wrap up by 7:30, which was odd, especially since at 7:30 there were a few open tables. The place has a pretty casual, traditional japanese feel. Ordered the tempura combo appetizer (very good), the chirashi, and king combo. Sushi was fresh overall. Salmon and mackerel were very good. Waitresses were attentive as well. I do think the prices could have been a little lower for what you are getting and the type of place this is. Still, a good spot for sushi in the area.

A friend and colleague put me on to this place. Absolutely love it here and been coming back for the past 5 years. Environment is low key. The fish is fresh as it gets and great quality for the price. Tasty belly pieces and apps. Service is great and they're very attentive. Definitely my place to indulge cuz it's worth it. Ordered: salmon belly, bluefin tuna, scallops, yellow tail belly, yellow tail w/ scallion roll, California roll, spicy tuna roll, deep fried soft shell crab, and a large Sapporo to sooth it all down.

Yes! The best sushi I've had since moving to the West Side. Authentic, fresh, and delicious. Everything that we had hit the spot. From The salmon skin salad, to the chirashi bowl, monk fruit liver, king combination, seaweed salad, fresh and water eel roll. We killed it all. Sushi King also doesn't mess around with its fish to the rice ratio. Solid pieces of fish are served here. That's what I like to see (and eat)! The servers and chefs were also so warm, inviting, and friendly. Immediately we felt welcomed by the smiling and engaging staff. And the service was so quick! Spot doesn't look like much on from the outside. Unassuming and easy to miss. But don't be fooled. This hole in the wall restaurant is a 5 star spot!

Amazing food and service quality, unmatched in any other restaurants. Friendly and attentive staff , provided good recommendations

Stopped in on a chilly Friday night around 7PM and was lucky to get two seats at the sushi bar as the restaurant was quite crowded. Overall we really enjoyed the experience, but it's slightly more expensive than it should be for what you get. Regardless, worth a visit. We opted for the omakase and the chef behind the counter told us he'd keep serving us until we told him to stop which was pretty cool. The nigiri comes with generous portions of fish and everything seemed fresh and well prepared. The seared salmon and toro were really good and the highlights of the meal. The shrimp tempura was delicious as well. The ambiance is very classic and a calm environment for a crowded restaurant. Service was friendly. Again, the only real nitpick was the prices could have been 10-15% cheaper for the overall experience and type of restaurant it is. Worth a visit for some solid sushi.

The first thing I wanna say is that the restroom was immaculate, as was the dining area. This hidden gem is nestled on Wilshire Blvd. between 16th and 17th streets. It is very well lit and sparsely decorated featuring a beautiful red, gold, and black kimono at the entrance. The meal was delicious and attractively presented. The wait staff was kind, friendly, and efficient. I absolutely endorse this restaurant. Five yummies.

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

Super fresh sushi! I ordered Albacore , which was melt in your mouth, , Yellow tail & Rock shrimp with crab roll on the Bottom as I stay away from spicy. The sushi chefs , Frankie & Sung were so friendly & accommodating! They both make my dining experience so pleasant. Can't wait to come back in a few days!

Fresh large portions. Friendly staff. Get there early. It's small and popula. Its my current fave.

Really pleasant find! Really peaceful with just the right amount of crown on a Sunday night. All servers and sushi chefs were Japanese, everyone was very friendly and attentive. Sushi was pretty good. But the steam egg was the star of the show!! Street parking was easy on a Sunday night.

Excellent sushi. Delicious rolls. Exotic rolls taste good. The service is excellent. The staff are wonderful. The ambiance is nice. The seating is good,

Busy sushi place with fresh fish. Great staff and sushi chefs. Oyster shooters delicious- a place where sitting at the sushi bar is a must do

Review on delivery: I've been for a reasonably priced sushi place to order delivery from. My typical delivery order is hand rolls. I ordered a bunch of different ones and was very impressed. I've tried multiple places at a similar price range in the area for delivery and there was no place I thought was worth ordering from again until this one. I now need to go in person to try the actual nigiri and other sushi fresh at the restaurant.

The service was good the sushi I will say not up to consider as great sushi did not feel and tasted like fresh food

Exactly what I want out of a local spot. No pretense, no dressing up, a friendly and competent team, great portions of excellent fish, and being able to buy your chefs a drink and celebrate the joy of the meal with them. Omakase for 3 with about 2L of sake was about 240, 300 with tip. Included 2pcs each of yellowtail, salmon, mackerel. massive piece of toro, albacore collar, sweet shrimp, uni, salmon roe, monkfish liver, unagi, and I think I'm forgetting a few but..2L of sake. Saito-san and team are the answer if you want a low key great meal with no drama.

Sushi King is the ONLY sushi restaurant for our family. Everything they have to offer is prepared with care from the sushi masters and delicious! Sea-bass Misoyaki, buttery hamachi, sweet shrimp with the heads fried crisp or in miso soup should not be missed. Make a reservation. Cozy, small and simple but the food is exquisite!!

Hands down the best and everyone knows it. Best sushi in Los Angeles. The chefs have been there since the 80s.

I've been coming to Sushi King for 9 years now and it never disappoints. Authentic Japanese atmosphere, sincere and welcoming sushi chefs and delicious food. The fish to rice ratio is awesome. None of the Americanized frou frou rolls here. Just legit, solid, great sushi and food. My husband and I love it here. Cold house sake - 5/5. We're not sake snobs so this is good enough for us! Spicy tuna roll - 5/5 Eel roll - 5/5 Spanish mackerel sushi -5/5 Shrimp tempura - 5/5. Great sized pieces of perfectly fried shrimp. Miso soup - 5/5 Seabass - 5/5 Seriously, get this. Huge portion and marinated to perfection Green tea tempura ice cream - 5/5 Huge ball of fried ice cream. What's not to love?

Sushi King is truly top tier. I would say it's very much a "traditional" Japanese sushi bar, fairly small space overall with a calm ambiance. The quality of the fish is really something special, and the sushi chefs are on it. Prices are fair for what you're getting. If you want a calm dinner with fish that'll blow you away, this is your place. Lastly, treat yourself and get the Toro, it's ridiculously good every time.

Don't come here. It's my secret.. ;) Took years to discover, but once found - it quickly became our favorite. Sit at the Sushi bar and buy the chefs a large beer. You won't regret it.

Second time here and still love this place. The sushi chefs are very friendly and the staffs are very attentive here. They have all the classic fish and simple nigiris. No fuss just plain good sushi. Sometimes we can get a quick table without reservation but this place can get super crowded on the weekend. Highly recommend omakase and just let the chef decides on your sushi! Very fresh and yummy!

Fish is fresh and portions are generous. Never disappointed in our meals there. Prices are reasonable.

Incredible quality! The sushi is fresh, Highly recommend Seabass Misoyaki. Great customer service. Great price ~10/10

Great food and service! Scallops sushi and salmon sushi were amazing! Everything is fresh, smells and looks great!

Amazing fresh fish! Loved the yellowtail, albacore sashimi and spicy tuna! Highly recommend

My boyfriend and I love to visit Sushi King (our fav sushi spot!) whenever its date night, and they never disappoint! Their fish is always delicious and fresh, and we enjoy not only their sushi and sashimi, but also their rolls and miso yaki. Cant wait to go back again soon!

We decided to try Sushi King because they are conveniently located next door to our favorite local boba shop. The quality of the fish seems decent (no fishy tasting fish here), and the prices are moderate. This is not life-changing sushi like SugarFISH, but it is good. The salmon seemed a little tasteless to me, but the texture was spot-on. The yellowtail and unagi were good. The albacore was probably my favorite because they topped it with some radish and sauce that was pretty tasty. Normally not a fan of teriyaki, but their beef teriyaki was flavorful without being too salty. They gave us our to-go order in a reusable bag, which I thought was a nice touch. Will probably order from them again

Probably one of the most authentic sushi places on the west side, and the best value for the price. They cut their sushi pieces so big! And they have all the best - albacore, otoro, hamachi, amaebi, and anago! You might wish for more but that is more than enough. If you reserve, request the sushi bar and ask for omakase - chefs choice - they'll give you the best of the day In a "pay as you go" kind of system - the best! Why go to sushi zo or any of those pricey downtown places for omakase? Just come here!! Amazing!!

Decided to try this place while visiting the nearby hospital. Ordered food to go, which really isn't my preference when eating sushi. The fish was fresh and the rolls were good. Nothing outstanding. I'd definitely try again when I can eat in.

I absentmindedly passed up Sushi King so many times because it's name felt like some cash grab sort of spot, then I learned the truth: I'm an idiot and this is one of the best spots for sushi in LA and therefore, one of the best in the US. Chefs are amazing. Fish is consistent. Service is wonderful. Stop playing and make a reservation. Last time I went even the salmon slapped. That's damn near impossible these days. Also, the oyster shooter, spicy tuna, sea bass misoyaki and summer salad are must haves.

I almost do not want to Yelp about this spot. It's the only authentic sushi spot I know in Santa Monica. They are a little hole in the wall shop that is family run and delicious. Yes, there are plenty of sushi spots in Santa Monica, including Sugarfish. But if you're looking for an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant with the sushi counter, great food, service, etc. This is really the only spot. I'm aware there are other sushi restaurants and I've been to them. They are not as good. I've had the sashimi, the sushi, the chirashi bowl and other items. What I did notice is that I believe they put a smaller portion of rice in the sushi than normal. Is it because Angelinos don't like carbs? I think it is but I've not usually seen this at other sushi spots or it is not as noticeable. If you want an excellent sushi experience come here and make a reservation. Don't believe me that's fine. Will be better for me to get a table here.

It's called the king for a reason. Best sushi on the westside, hands down. Reluctant to say more, wouldn't want to draw crowds to this still somewhat overlooked gem.

Can someone tell me why there is such a pungent inside ? There is a strong & BAD smell of fish, and it feels like they need to do a better job ventilating the tiny restaurant. If you are not a shrimp fan like me, you'll find the menu to be very limited with options. The sushi itself wasn't that bad but is pricey and I've experienced much better. Definitely not worth the price. I wouldn't go out of my way just to eat here and even you live close by, there are much better sushi restaurants in the area.

Delicious! Everything was crazy fresh. We got the tempura shrimp and miso soup to start and had the Alaska Roll and Spicy Tuna roll as our mains. The service was incredible. The ambiance was cozy. We didn't have a reservation but only had to wait about 20 minutes. We'll be back!

I really wasn't into it. The only dish I would come back for was the sea bass. I had heard of this place before and I think I missed its peak. Every piece of sushi has hidden wasabi in it, which I don't like wasabi so thats not what made it not good to me, what made it not good- was that the fish tasted like it just came out of the freezer. The service was fine, quick and the waitress was kind.

Top quality fish. It had been a few years since I have been served by a sushi master chef. Unexpectedly, we arrived after we discovered two other long-time go-to restaurants are now closed. We were seated right away at the bar. The portions were just right and the textures and flavors as well. The kitchen staff were also attentive and the meal overall was delightful and delicious. This is not an economy meal but for those who crave authenticity look no father than this counter.

Okay so this is my favorite sushi spot in Santa Monica. No riff-raff, just excellent fish, reasonable prices, and friendly people. I hope this place stays open forever!

Update to my old review (this is still THE local spot, we order here all the time and still do during Covid times -- absolutely delish every time). I also wanted to add that we grabbed a couple masks made by the wife of one of the sushi chefs that were listed on the menu. They are so cute and well made, I had to mention it. We love Sushi King Can't wait until we can be back at the bar, but for now we'll enjoy our masks.

I've been to a lot of sushi places and this is the only one where I compare every other place to. The rice in the sushi rolls are just so unique and delicious that no other place compares. It's hard to explain. The salmon sushi melts in your mouth and it's a big portion. The baked crab roll with avocado is the best I've ever had. Get here early because they get packed !

Sushi King is a wonderful little spot in Santa Monica. Some might call it a hole in the wall and it's exceptionally fresh and delicious. I definitely recommend them to people who want fresh sushi at a reasonable price. The quality is impeccable! Service is super nice and I think more people need to know about the spot!