(323) 939-3816
7160 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90046
34.0834
-118.3455
Neighborhoods: Melrose, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Azami
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Traditional sushi meets fusion dishes including eggplant Napoleon and toro tartare; sushi-lovers can dine indoors or on the patio.
11/19/08
Worse sushi I ever ate!!
by Coccus
I've never returned sushi before... which is the reason I couldn't bring myself to doing so yesterday. But in retrospect, that is exactly what I should have done. Not a single fish item was good. We started with miso soup, which was below average, and seaweed salad, which was pretty good actually. But when the sushi came... let's just say that I nearly had to spit-out the albacore--rough and dry and chewy. We also got the albacore roll with jalapenos and it was the same story. The hamachi was a bit better, but still not fresh. The vegetable roll was good, the salmon-skin roll was too salty. I think the problem was largely freshness of the fish!! We sat at the bar so we could really check-out the appearance of the fish and it just didn't look fresh or appetizing. I'm sorry to say this, because the service was very friendly and prompt, and the decor is very nice in a great location! Apparently the restaurant changed hands recently, so maybe the new owner is shopping at a new location and getting cheaper fish that aren't as fresh...
- Pros: Pleasant and prompt service, good location, nice ambience.
- Cons: BAD SUSHI! Fish wasn't fresh!
10/29/08
New Decor but miss old owners
by corynne_chester
My husband and I are moving to Atlanta, so we decided to visit Azami for one last Hoorah. Immediately noticed new decor and was excited until we walked in and didn't see the girls. The waitress assured us that although Nikki is gone, they are still using the same fishmonger. My husband and I looked at the menu and noticed a lot of changes. 1. None of the cool appetizers that Nikki and her partner created 2. specialty rolls-I hate specialty rolls at Japanese restaurants. I loved that Nikki and her partner didn't have these on the menu. I wonder if this is something Japanese restaurants do to impress the American palate. I mean how many New York Rolls, La Brea Rolls, Spider rolls can there be. If you go to Japan, do they have these speciality rolls with the funky names? 3. It's dimly lit-I like to see what I'm eating. The waitress said that Nikki is running her father's fish company and one night a week, she hosts a special dinner. The waitress said that these one night special dinners already have a waiting list and it's pretty booked. She said Nikki still wants to cook because it's her passion. All in all the sushi did taste the same, but I like understated. The new owners are trying to gain celebrity clientele with the change of decor I think.
- Pros: New Decor; same sushi
- Cons: Old owners aren't there; speciality rolls
10/20/08
2nd New chef since ownership change
by blfn27
Hi I have to tell you first. This is not review but announcement. My name is Nick and am the 2nd new chef under new owner. I read some of the reviews after ownership changed and thank you guys for your concern. I just finished cleanig up the mess ex chef left and put up temporary menus. I've been working around beach area long time so I don't quite know you guys taste yet. My policy is to make what you would like to eat not to force my taste to you guys. I need to know your opinions so that I can serve you better. Nikki went back to Japan but I'll promise to do even better job. Over all at least my name sounds close enough, doesn't it? I do have over 40 yrs of expierience in not only sushi but other cuisine too. Please let me know what do you guys want me to do. Ok?
- Pros: time to taste new menu
- Cons: Nikki isn't here anymore
The Details on Azami
Parking:
Free parking is available after 6pm in the Santa Fe Light parking lot behind the restaurant.
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