Sushi Sonagi
Sushi restaurant · Hermosillo
1425 Artesia Blvd UNIT 27, Gardena, CA 90248
Highlights
Intimate 8-seat sushi bar blending Japanese, Korean, and CA flavors.
Intimate 8-seat sushi bar blending Japanese, Korean, and CA flavors.
"Don't expect to drop by Sushi Sonagi when the mood strikes, as this eight-seat sushi counter is only open on the weekends and hosts just two seatings nightly. Those who have planned ahead will be rewarded with an enticing multicourse omakase prepared by Chef Daniel Son, a second-generation sushi chef. Chawanmushi, an ankimo tart and minimally dressed nigiri are all part of the experience, though it's the dolsot sekogani, or female snow crab stone pot rice, that makes a big impression. Presented to guests in the pot, then heated to produce a crispy crust, it's then portioned to eager diners who delight in the richly seasoned meat. End with a charcoal-roasted sweet potato topped with house-made white sesame ice cream." - Michelin Inspector
"Verdict: This minimalist sushi counter in Gardena—from the chef behind Katsu Sando and the now-closed Kura Sushi—serves a $250 tasting menu that's up there with the best omakase spots in LA, and a fairly decent value for what you get. The nigiri here mixes traditional Japanese techniques with Korean touches, and though dishes change with the seasons, you can expect things like monkfish liver tarts with caviar, cut rolls with soy-marinated crab, and sea trout sashimi during the 19-course meal. 10-seat Sonagi is only open Friday-Sunday, which means just 30 slots per week. Bookings require a deposit and are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Sign up on their waitlist for any cancellations." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"This minimalist sushi bar in Gardena mixes traditional Japanese techniques with Korean touches, and the result is a two-hour, 19-course omakase that delivers much more than a nigiri marathon. For $250 per person, the chef serves you creative seasonal dishes that are unlike what you’ll see at other omakase spots in town. A meal might include tiny monkfish liver tarts with caviar, dolsot bibimbap with sweet snow crab, and nigiri topped with delicate baby shrimps packed together like commuters on the subway. The only downside to Sushi Sonagi is that it can be a tough reservation: there’s just 10 seats, only open Friday to Sunday. 10-seat Sonagi is only open Friday-Sunday, which means just 30 slots per week. Bookings require a deposit and are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Sign up on their waitlist for any cancellations." - garrett snyder, brant cox, cathy park, sylvio martins
"This high-end sushi spot in Gardena has just 10 seats and is only open Friday to Sunday, but here’s the good news: their $250 omakase is well worth it. The minimalist Sonagi comes from the chef behind Katsu Sando (and Kura Sushi, his family’s restaurant, which closed in 2019). The two-hour, 19-course omakase here mixes traditional Japanese techniques with Korean touches and includes dishes like monkfish liver tarts with caviar, cut rolls filled with silky soy-marinated crab, and delicate sea trout sashimi rolled in toasted sesame seeds. Snagging a reservation can take some patience, but for sushi die-hards, Sonagi is a South Bay destination. 10-seat Sonagi is only open Friday-Sunday, which means just 30 slots per week. Bookings require a deposit and are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Sign up on their waitlist for any cancellations." - garrett snyder, sylvio martins, cathy park
"The 19-course, $250 omakase at Sushi Sonagi could only exist in LA, or maybe only at this particular sushi spot in a Gardena strip mall. With help from his parents, wife, and sister, Sonagi’s chef splices together beautiful, meticulous nigiri with thoughtful nods to his Korean-American heritage, some of which are subtle and others that are big and showy, like chawanmushi seasoned with gamtae seaweed, or cut rolls filled with soy-cured crab. The two-hour meal flies past as you get chummy with sushi-eating strangers over sake and snow crab bibimbap. Fancy knife work and micro-seasonal seafood aside, dinner here is like being pulled into a fun family reunion. Fair warning: Sonagi seats 10 and is open three days a week, which means reservations are scarce. But if there’s one sushi experience worth refreshing your browser at midnight, it’s this one. 10-seat Sonagi is only open Friday-Sunday, which means just 30 slots per week. Bookings require a deposit and are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Sign up on their waitlist for any cancellations." - garrett snyder, brant cox, cathy park, sylvio martins
