Sushi Roku Manhattan Beach

We have eaten here several times. Sushi is outside our food comfort zone. The wait staff took the time to explain the menu sashimi versus nigiri and the different tunas. My hubby loves the Tuna. I like the Ebi. For us both, the star is the Wagyu. Market price we still need to have two pieces each. They serve mock tails. I love the yuzu margarita. The crispy rice with Wagyu is our favorite appetizer. Although the lamb chop is good too. Try the sticky toffee or the Lava cake for dessert. The restaurant can be noisy. Service is good and the management is visible and checks in on the diners. Yes we will keep coming back

I actually went to Boa first and the hostess told me about happy hour and Roku and was sweet enough to walk me over and show me the menu. The manager that night was a nice guy who made sure I was taken care of. He was also the manager for Boa. I sat at the bar and my server was Nick(great service) who made some good his suggestions on what to order. He made a yummy yuzu mezcal cocktail. The sushi chefs were also friendly and even checked to see if I had ordered or needed anything else.

Having lived in northern Japan for 4 years, our standards for sushi are quite high. If you’re looking for quality sushi, go to Sushi Roku! I will say we Uber it quite often also, and it never disappoints! Absolutely delicious! You can taste, feel, see the quality! Our favorite sushi spot! We won’t go anywhere else!

Service was great and wait staff were exceptional. While the food is good, portions are tiny and prices are high. $36 for 1 small tuna roll and 5 one- bite pieces of sushi. Left hungry. There's better and less expensive sushi elsewhere.

Love this spot for good quality sushi. No fishy smell/taste. Sushi rice was fresh and light. Prices are close to Nobu but you’re paying for quality without the pomp. Not a flashy place so it’s easy to get in and sat for lunch. Be mindful they close at 3 and reopen at 5. For gluten free peeps, they have tamari available.

I got to try the things I normally order and love from sushi spots and have those same favorites but with different tasty twists from sushi roku. The calamari was surprising and yummy. The meat skewers were the highlight. One of those loud busy places so that's the service you get. The crispy fried rice with Tuna is a great idea but I question the execution but am not complaining about flavors.

This is best! The food is phenomenal but the staff really takes the cake! From the moment we walked in the staff were so kind. The best was Linda, our waitress, and I’m so grateful for her! Her patience, positive energy and kindness made the experience a 10/10. She took such good care of us! Food came out quick and it was sooooo good! I would recommend this place to everyone.

Our first time in this location. They menu si different than the Pasadena location, but they have a variety of sushi, sashimi, rolls, and a great appetizer menu. We loved the baked miso cod, tuna crudo, scallop rolls, and the popcorn shrimp. Rolls were delicious, but we weren't fans of the roll with truffles. Their cocktails were delicious - They didn't have apple martini on the menu, but they made one really delicious - yummy.

Yoko was super helpful with the menu . The fact they have sebass fish already turned me on! Great smell inside and very good vibes Beautiful design!

What an amazing experience! Our amazing server Paloma walked us through the menu, gave us great suggestions, and was attentive the entire night. Some of the dishes we enjoyed the most were the Baked Cod, Crispy Rice Wagyu, and Wagyu Beef Skewers. The Manager Jamie went above and beyond for my father's birthday to take care of us. Great food, atmosphere, and wonderful staff. Highly recommended from a person who grew up in the industry. They knocked it out of the park.

Food Visited this place on a thursday evening for happy hour with coworkers. Got me a beer, a tuna roll and some brussel sprout chips. The tuna roll was pretty standard, good rice texture and good freshness of the food, nothing really to make it stand out. The brussel sprout chips tho were really good. Nice and crispy with really good flavor. I would recommend getting this Service/Ambiance For happy hour, we were not allowed to sit inside due to our big party, so they sat us outside. It was quite cold but at least they had heaters on the patio. The staff were nice and accomodating and definitely a highlight of our meal. Food was served pretty quick

We had a great experience here. We were a group of 5 and were seated as soon as arrived. All the food we ordered was really good.

had a great experience at Sushi Roku. We usually visit the Santa Monica location, but since this new one opened close to home, we decided to give it a try. The ambiance and vibe are immediately noticeable--this location feels much more lively and trendy than the Santa Monica one. The staff were super nice and helpful, especially since we had a party of seven, including a 3-year-old and a 6-month-old. The food came out quickly and was delicious. I ordered the deluxe sushi plate, which included sushi, scallops, and a cut roll. We also shared edamame. We got so much food that I didn't snap a picture of everything, but just know it was all fresh and tasty. We'll definitely be back for more sushi adventures!

Great Customer Service, Devon is our wait person, very pleasant, knowledgeable and accommodating. Great Ambiance, Edamame with Garli

Everything was top notch. A meal to remember. Highlights included: - Sundown on Sunset: A refreshing, citrusy (but not sour) gin cocktail with beautiful presentation. - Toro Carpaccio: Buttery and garlic with amazing texture. So good! Also, REALLY enjoyed the nigiri and sticky toffee pudding. Service was super friendly and attentive. Great decor/vibe. Excellent quality. Loved it.

Came here for a weeknight dinner. We had a really positive experience here - food, service, ambiance were all at a high level. The negative reviews are surprising to me. Food - very good sushi and small plates. Nothing earth shattering and that's okay Drinks - excellent cocktails with very creative delivery / presentation Service - attentive and kind, a little slow I'd recommend and I'd come back

visited sushi roku friday evening for HH to celebrate my birthday early with one of my closest friends we were there for HH so we had to sit at the bar (m-f 04:30-06pm) we ordered a bunch of plates to share: Brussels Sprout Chips Japanese Fried Chicken California Rolls Popcorn Shrimp w/asparagus Rolls HANABI (spicy tuna) Baked Crab Hand Roll Katana Signature Roll everything was really good. i absolutely loved the brussels spouts chips and the popcorn shrimp w/asparagus rolls service was okay. the bartender didnt give any recommendations or ask if we have dined there before or any small talk.. sushi roku doesnt do anything special or extra for any type of celebrations (birthday , anniversary etc) they do have a pretty spacious patio with heaters parking: located at the manhattan village next to BOA. surface lots and parking garage

This is one of our rotating regular restaurants we go to. I used to not like the one in Santa Monica so I as hesitant to go here.., glad I did! You will get fresh and innovative sushi or just your classic sushi and dishes. Service is always great for us, they are always on top of it and very friendly, specially Jamie the Manger at Sushi Roku, he's such a pleasant man to interact, always makes us feel at home. Ambiance is smaller side but I like it and we come right before it gets slammed and noisy. But even if it's busy, they always make sure to take care of us. Food: Always gets: Hamachi Serrano, fluke Kumquat, eggplant miso, spicy tuna over crispy rice, yellowtail dice chile. We have tried pretty much everything on the menu, can't go wrong. Also, I always get some sushi too. This place is always a consistent place for sushi.

First time in this cute little gem. Service was superb! Quality of fish was excellent too. Excellent service at the bar.

Great atmosphere, amazing service, delicious food. My mom and I went for dinner the other night and had the best time. I've been to the Santa Monica Sushi Roku, but this one was a lot better in terms of ambiance and service. *Pro tip - come for happy hour! The prices are really good and you get a good discount!! Pros/Highlights: - Clean and comfortable atmosphere - Inside and outside dining (outside was really nice) - Delicious food. Good balance between rice and sashimi for the nigiri sushi - BIG shoutout to the waiters!! Amazing service, super friendly, and overall a lovely experience with them! - Fresh fish, and no fishy, cheap smell - Lots of parking nearby - Prices are fair for quality (esp if you go for happy hour!) - Perfect place for date night, girls night, a *small* get together - Reservations available! Cons - Not many options. The menu is pretty small, but if you're coming just for sushi, then it's more than enough! - Servers came by a little too much in my opinion. It felt just a tad bit rushed, but still, the service overall was great and much appreciated. - Not suitable for a large party I had a great experience at Sushi Roku and glad that I tried this new location in Manhattan Beach. I definitely recommend you try a special roll and some of the nigiris (my favorite was the salmon!). Again, I want to give a big shoutout to the waiters, because a big part of a good dining experience is the service, and the 2 guys that served my mom and I were incredible in so many ways (friendly, nice, sanitary (wore masks), attentive)

I've been to sushi Roku three times in the last two months and the food and atmosphere is so good I decided to have my birthday dinner here. We had such a great experience. The service was wonderful our waitress Linda was very friendly knowledgeable about the food and just a really good vibe!!! She really added to the experience of the dining !!!! The restaurant is just such a nice quiet vibe decorated really nice a must visit for anyone that loves fresh high-quality sushi and a good cocktail!!!!

Had an amazing and eventful evening with close friends. Servers took care of us from drinks to dessert. Sat outdoors.

PARKING: The tiny lot directly by the restaurant is VALET ONLY. There is also a parking structure with tons of FREE PARKING just a short walk across the way. AMBIANCE: It's a tiny restaurant space that looks like it shares a bathroom with the adjoining restaurant called BOA Steakhouse. I feel like they split this building in two parts because it's pretty small for both sides. Cozy! SERVICE: We made a resy and were seated immediately during the weekday. Our waitress was attentive and very nice the entire time. We loved her service & recommendations when we couldn't decide between a few items. FOOD: **I don't usually like sushi rolls because they are made too big for me to eat & they just fill me up with rice, but I LOVE the sushi rolls here because they are smaller in size and all made with fantastic flavors** 50% OFF SAKE BOTTLES ON WEDNESDAY! $24 FLUKE KUMQUAT: appetizer carpaccio. THIS WAS AMAZING! Trust me and just order it. JUST WOW! $8 GARLIC EDAMAME: they let us choose which topping we wanted on our edamame. Crispy garlic was delish, but I might try something else next time! $13 SPICY SCALLOP ROLL: this was our FAVORITE ROLL of the 3 we ordered! The flavors were just the best and the texture of raw scallops are Devine! $22 KATANA ROLL: this roll was lovely. Our 2nd fav or the 3 rolls we ordered! Great amount of fish, great flavor, and a crunchy shrimp inside. $22 GENSAI ROLL: least favorite of the 3 rolls we ordered, but I did love the rice cracker crunchy balls on top! Still yummy, just would try a different one next time. OVERALL: Love this place! Will always come back.

Went to the restaurant last night, 2/14, walked up to the bar asked the bartender if my husband and could sit, she said no problem. There were no "reserved" signs and the bartender said it's not reserved. We sat down and very rude man a host or manager came to up and told us we can't sit. He was awful and I asked why he didn't notify the bartender they were saved? He clearly didn't want us there or he was saving the seats for someone else. Worst experience ever!!

My fiancé and I went for an early date night during happy hour and had a great experience. Our server Nick was welcoming and made awesome recommendations (especially the cookie dessert). Our sushi chef, Yoshi, was the man and specially made us a no-rice cucumber wrapped roll because my fiancé is on a keto diet. Great happy hour, we'll be back!

$70 wasted. My husband did not want to come here but I talked him into it, then I had egg on my face because his California rolls were bland and so were my rolls. He was right. *palm to face The restaurant itself is fine. Service was meh. Not rude. Not warm or engaging, and we came here on a weekday afternoon. There was only one other couple there, so there was no reason for them not to be nicer. I think I had the White Lotus drink and that was the only good part. Food came out quickly, but I wished they would have taken it back in there. This was such a disappointment because it's getting harder to find good sushi in L.A. Especially at this sky-high price point.

Super expensive but super exquisite. Had their Katana ($24) and White Lotus ($26) "top two rolls" (according to the person who took my take out order). Then I asked about what veggies they had too. That is when their Cauliflower ($15), with red dates and pine nuts, were highly recommenced so I got that The rolls were a bit of a disappointment. The fish on the outside of both rolls seemed to fall off when picked up. The White Lotus albacore on the outside was firm but also incredibly bland. Guess they were counting on the wasabi truffle sauce which I did not use with every piece to provide that wow, which I missed. But the Cauliflower was indeed out of this world. Perfectly cooked with amazing flavor. If I just got this dish, I think I would have been super happy. Logistics details: They also do indeed only have valet parking, but I was able to park in front of the restaurant to pick up my take out order. I also mistakenly went into the restaurant next to it. So looking at the restaurant, go in the doors in the left. I don't remember the name of the restaurant in the right (it was a short one syllable name), but I may have to check out that one the next time I am there. It seems the same company owns both since the employee in the right side of the restaurant walked me to the other side and got me my food.

My friends and I had dinner here for the first time. The manager Edgar went above and beyond with his recommendations on the food and customer service. He even brought out the sticky toffee pudding for dessert, which is a must try! We ordered the spicy edamame, the salmon and tuna crudo, a couple of rolls and some salmon and tuna nigiri. Everything was fresh and incredibly delicious. The service was amazing. Everyone from the hostess stand to the server and the manager were all very attentive. This is definitely one of the top sushi spots in the South Bay.

We went for my husband's birthday and were definitely impressed! Menu - mostly sushi, but a few other non-sushi items available as well (chicken, etc.). The quality of the sushi was excellent. Portions are average sized. There weren't quite as many 'unique' rolls as my all-time favorite sushi place (The Venue in Palm Desert, CA) but the sushi and sashimi made up for it. The sea bass skewers would've been the highlight if they hadn't been just a bit too salty. Overall, I don't think you're going to find much to complain about with the sushi here. They offer a myriad of interesting cocktails and sakes. We had the sake and it was great. There are also a few beers as you would expect (Asahi, etc.) and a short wine list, but with a nice selection. Ambiance - casual, but upscale. The restaurant is small, but nicely decorated-- simple and elegant. Low light. Nice for a date night or special occasion. Most of the seating is indoors (booths and tables) but there's also a small patio if you prefer to eat outside. Parking - there is valet parking, but also free parking in the mall structure just across the street. Service - excellent. Our server (Zach) was really attentive and friendly. So was the manager, who checked on us twice and brought my husband a dessert for his birthday even though we were full and told Zach we didn't need to look a the dessert menu. Every staff member we interacted with there was top notch. Prices - a little more expensive than other sushi restaurants of the same caliber. For example, the two sea bass skewers pictured were $24 and they were about three bites each.

Fantastic experience today. Our server Linda was knowledgeable and had suggestions ready. So glad we came in for Sushi tonight. Don't sleep on the crab hand roll-it's worth the trip on its own. Also 1/2 price wine and sake bottles on Wednesdays is a great perk! Thank you Linda!

Train your staff better !! We had reservation and had to wait 30 mins !! You gave our table to another party because they were also waiting ??? That's some discrimination stuff there! We had reservations at 7:00 today Sep. 14th! Host should be paying attention and communicate instead of trying to doll up and clueless and useless!

Was there last week on a gorgeous Friday afternoon for a business lunch with an old friend. I hadnt been to this location before but my friend recommended it and I am glad he did. I arrived a bit early and was greeted by the wonderful Linda who took care of us all day and I mean all day as I was heading to the airport after lunch and didnt have anywhere else to go. The food was fantastic, as always, and the staff were great. Linda kept checking in on us and making sure we were having a great time. The staff and management were great and the food was impeccable. I even had a chance to chat with the manager who was a solid guy. Def recommend!

The food is absolutely so delicious and fresh all the time ! The service is outstanding and Rocco the Manager is fabulous. If you're looking for delicious food and outstanding service, seek no more !

Ambiance and service is upscale. Food is decent, but can be a bit pricey. Parked in the free lot in the village. Valet is also an option.

Everything was perfect. The service was on point. Sara was great very personable and made excellent recommendations. The food was spectacular. We didn't have any complaints, our drinks were delicious. The atmosphere was a vibe

Everything was wonderful, expect the service. Not sure if it was because it was a busy Friday night, but service was slow and we even waited a long time for drinks to come. With that being said, the food was amazing and high quality. Husband got the chefs special, which had a variety of sushi options and he loved it! Was a bit on the pricey side, but we knew that going in. I loved the decor and the incorporation of the cherry blossom trees. We were celebrating the husbands birthday and they brought out a sparkly dessert, which was a very nice touch to end our evening.

Friday night. Birthday (not mine). First tip: make reservations Hadn't been to this mall since before Covid. Lots of changes. Structures. Restaurants. So, as parking goes - go for their valet or take your chance in the structure. Or be like me and park over Sidecar Donuts and walk over. Arrived on my time. Well, even earlier than usual. Asked to sit at the bar and wait for my party. So glad I did. Met and spoke with the staff and was able to watch the Sushi dishes being prepped. Most importantly, had some nice pours of Japanese Whiskey. See pics. Crossed off the Yamazaki 18 that I've had a time finding. Will say that I really enjoyed a pour of that $1000 bottle. The two other cocktails I had were also pretty good. Balanced. Service was great. Even with how busy it was (Friday night), the staff took care of our party of five as well as my little pre-game at the bar. They were friendly and attentive as possible. When our server was busy, the other staff stepped right in, including the hostess and one of the managers. Good to see teamwork from all levels. And there was the food. Remember - party of five. I could have eaten everything myself. Not just because it was delicious AF, but the portion sizes are the norm for the cuisine. Either order more, drink more or get more elsewhere. I had chosen to pre-game so I was already happy. The food left me fat ... but I could have eaten more. Because it was delicious AF. I know I'll be back here. More to try on the menu. And maybe there'll be other pours to cross off my list to try.

Business lunch meeting at Sushi Roku today. Sushi was fresh and well presented as usual. Food is consistently good and service is excellent. We ordered a variety of nigiri sushi, seaweed salad, mixed tempura and kushiyaki. All delicious. We had Paloma as our server today and she was friendly and attentive throughout our lunch. Ambiance is perfect for special occasions and business meals. This will continue to be my favorite sushi restaurant in Manhattan Beach.

We come here often. The food is always so fresh and good. I love the crab hand roll and their spicy edamame. Service and staff is always very friendly and on point. We just celebrated a birthday with a large group and they did not disappoint. The patio is great for a large group.

Had the best dinner here. So happy we have a place like this in the South Bay. So many yummy items to order from the menu. I love the crispy rice, shrimp and yellow tail. - Valet parking, or park in nearby structure - Quality food - Service was great - Reservations available - Ambiance - Chocolate chip cookies for dessert

I've been wanting to check out this place for a while, and came here with a few friends for dinner. We started off with cocktails. I had the Everything Zen signature cocktail which was Grey Goose vodka based with nigori sake. It looked like it was going to be sweet, but on the contrary it wasn't and was very refreshing. My friend ordered the Ueshima Old Fashion which the waiter lites the rosemary garnish at the table. We ordered a few plates to share. Started off with the Brussels Sprouts Chips. They were deliciously crisp with a tempura batter, truffle oil and salt. Next came the Hanabi Tuna, spicy tuna on crispy rice which came with 4 pieces. Loved it. Next came the Tatsuta-age (AKA karage, Japanese fried chicken) 6 pieces. It came piping hot, loved it. The next dish was the Katana roll, 8 piece of spicy tuna, shrimp tempura topped with tuna & yellowtail with a spicy aioli. Delicious. Next the Bacon wrapped Shrimp skewers, which we ordered 3 skewers. Always a great choice and one of my favorites. For dessert the 3 of us shared the warm chocolate chip cookies and the volcano cake ala mode. Loved both desserts. Sushi Roku is located in Manhattan Village next door to BOA, which the two restaurants are linked by shared restrooms between the two restaurants. There's valet parking and plenty of parking in the adjacent parking structure. The restaurant gets busy and is pretty loud, so if you're looking for a quiet intimate dinner look elsewhere. Sushi Roku is a trendy higher end / priced sushi place, and cocktails are on the higher price which is standard for restaurants like this. Service was friendly and attentive considering how busy the restaurant was on the Saturday evening we were there.

Meh. The slow lack luster service, poor cadence in timing of the orders over shadowed the above average sushi. After the grilled salmon plate arrived, it took nearly 45 minutes for my sushi and rolls to arrive. So my wife and I ate at two totally separate times. Asked for wasabi., another 15 minutes and had to ask twice. My drinks? Never asked if I wanted another one. Nothing to complain about the food but nothing to rave about. If you wanted top tier sushi, this of course isn't the place. We went here for the ambience and the service, which fell far short. Restaurant managers did a good job of checking in on the tables and damage control as I noticed several other tables complain about a similar experience so I didn't want to be another Karen and add to their stressful night. Not compelled to return but open to it.

Had exceptional service by Destiny! Came for my birthday, food was amazing. Service was 10/10 Ended with a surprised birthday dessert and had the best experience! All thanks to Destiny!!

The place was nice, clean and modern. The service was great. Unfortunately, we were underwhelmed by the food. Softshell crab roll, pop corn shrimp roll was just plain and flavorless. The price was high compared to the portion size, no wasabi, the presentation of the rolls were lacking, no sauces, no garnish and dry. Way too expensive! So disappointed. Definitely, we do not recommend and will never go back.

We were leaving Manhattan Beach for the day and decided to stop by Sushi Roku for dinner as we have heard nothing but rave reviews! Upon arrival, we were very impressed with the decor & staff. After settling in, our server, Linda, introduced herself & went through the menu since I had several questions about some of the unique dishes they offered. She thoroughly explained every dish I had questions about & gave her personal recommendations. We had an assortment of dishes, but what stood out to he the most was the Chilean Sea Bass, Salmon Truffle Carpaccio, and the Chef's Choice. I am not a big drinker, but the cocktails seemed really unique as well! Overall, we had an amazing experience as we throughly enjoyed the decor, the food & having an attentive server who checked on us & made us feel right at home elevated our dining experience. We will most definitely be back!

It's a chain. So we love this restaurant and have been to it in many locations. The food is always good. However! This location is a disaster. The service is non existent, they are too busy thinking about how cool they are. Even the valet guys are up their own butts. Do not spend your money here.

Ate here tonight for the first time restaurant had a wonderful ambience, and our server Paloma was even better. For it being our first time she made us feel like regulars, she was funny, personable, and just put our experience over the top! Our favorite starter was the green beans yum, yum, yum! We will be back here again for sure!!!!

Food: A. Fresh Sushi and Rolls came in a prompt manner. Service: A. Our waitress was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. Excellent service. Ambiance: A. Nice cozy and clean establishment. Only complaint the place can use local sports channels. This is an updated review. GM Chris went out of his way to re-invite us and give them a second chance. They did not disappoint. A wonderful experience the second time around. Highly recommended!

Good delicious food! Excellent service on Mother's Day! Love the ambiance & will come back again.

We were at Sushi Roku Manhattan Beach for happy hour and they had a lot of great selections both food and drink. The staff was very accommodating to my daughter who has Celiac. They were also very present checking in and making sure we had everything we needed. It was a great place to celebrate my husbands birthday. We liked sitting in the outdoor patio.

One of the best sushi experiences I've had in a long time. Came with my girlfriend after work. Yoko was super accommodating, I'm a bigger guy and she was able to find an area where I'd be comfortable then gave great recommendations on what to get. I ate more nigiri than a human being should consume. We'll be back soon!

I have been going to sushi roku for years now! The service is always amazing and the food is the best quality. The ambiance is great and workers are always offering suggestions and making sure everything is above and beyond.

Great quality sushi, great service in a wonderful environment. I sat at the bar the visit, I really enjoy watching the Chef creating! I ordered the hamachi Serrano which was really flavorful, not spicy imo. Also got the tuna jalapeño roll that was yummy! Order a few hot items like the lamb chop and sea bass skewer, both very flavorful. My favorite was the salmon sushi.. I ordered it twice.. super fresh!!

We went on a weekend and place was empty that should've been a clue. The sushi was NOT good probably worst I ever had. Miso soup was VERY salty. Very expensive too! Don't mind paying for good food but regret eating here. 1st and last time we go.

To die for. Expensive but worth it. The best Miso Cod. The freshest raw fish and delicious tempura. I'm so glad that Sushi Roku has come to Manhattan Beach. I do not have to drive all the way Santa Monica or West Hollywood.

Such a great experience! Rocco & Paloma were amazing. Thank you so much for the hospitality. They really went above & beyond to make my visit special. The food, atmosphere, & service was amazing!

I came here for Business meeting. The anbiance is pretty cools. I am not generaly a big fan of chain resturants and avoid them as much as posssible. I have had the food at differnet locations many years ago and the food has always been great. The reason I give them a 4 is beacuase over the years as my taste for Sushi has evolved and aquired more taste for the more traditional sushi whey you can actualy taste the fish. The fish quality over all was great but not the best I have had. The rolls I tried were tasty and the sashimi was prety good as well. I feel when you get the really good fish you do not need much to cover the taste and make things better. Service was pretty good. 4 for Sushi 4 for service 4 for ambiance