Noshi Sushi

In Short – Inside this sushi bar, red pleather booths are framed by stucco arches. At the bar, four chefs work in silent synchronicity. The crowd represents everyone from Westside SUV drivers to local punks, with a few diaper bags in between. For starters, there's miso soup and dynamite, a baked scallop mixture with mayonnaise. Fish dishes include yellowtail belly and smoked salmon. As a sushi alternative, chicken teriyaki is served with iceberg lettuce and French dressing.

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ambiance	77.77999877929688% positive	“good food bad decor and service” “This place isn't about ambience, it's about excellent sushi at excellent prices.” “Noshi is a very open space and not very refined in terms of decor, so you might want to go elsewhere for a romatic date, but if you're looking for good sushi at good prices with a bunch o' friends - this is the spot for you.”
drinks	66.66999816894531% positive	“We ordered three full sized dishes, a couple beers, and a few assorted nigiri and the bill barely broke $40.” “was specifically looking for a good sushi bar in L.A. that was open during the day on Sunday.” “Noshi has been our favorite Sushi bar since we first placed taste buds on it.”
food quality	89.51000213623047% positive	“The fish was great if you like dynamite.” “what ever happened to good ol' plain sushi.” “We ordered three full sized dishes, a couple beers, and a few assorted nigiri and the bill barely broke $40.” “The "hamachi nigiri" tasted like it was a little cooked or left out for a while and it was kind of dry, then it daunted on me that it was due to a 'thawing' process; in other words, the sushi were not fresh and had came out from the freezer.” “As far as the cut rolls go, I would recommend the Spicy Tuna Roll and The Spicy Scallop Roll (you'll need to ask for it spicy or it'll be a regular tuna roll).” “However, if you desire fresh fish at reasonable prices, this is a good place to go.” “Noshi is a very open space and not very refined in terms of decor, so you might want to go elsewhere for a romatic date, but if you're looking for good sushi at good prices with a bunch o' friends - this is the spot for you.” “For the sushi, I would recommend the Yellow Tail and Tuna.” “I'd visited here a couple of times recently and the fish were not that fresh.” “the fish is always fresh and MELTS in your mouth--particularly the albacore tuna and halibut.” “the food's awesome, the people who make the sushi are attentive and serve you promptly.” “Noshi has the best sushi anywhere!” “The sushi isn't the best at Noshi Sushi but for the price nobody else comes close.” “great food great price” “This place isn't about ambience, it's about excellent sushi at excellent prices.” “was specifically looking for a good sushi bar in L.A. that was open during the day on Sunday.” “The spicy tuna rolls are excellent and the scallop rolls were delicious as well.” “The fish is always fresh and the portions are always huge.” “Come to eat and marvel at the consistently good fish you'll get at this place.” “The fish has been excellent each time.” “The prices are very reasonable - you can expect to spend $8-12 for a standard 8-piece sushi plate.” “love their sushi and I would recommend the place to all my friends.” “This is my favorite sushi place in LA.” “But you do get awesome, fresh sushi and amazing prices.” “If you've ever wondered how decent sushi is supposed to taste like then go to Noshi Sushi.” “The sushi is always good and the price is very reasonable.” “bad fish smell but the caucasian customer was complimenting the sushiman for the wonderful pieces” “Good sushi at decent price” “have not had sushi that much, but my friend is a big sushi eater and kept commening on how the sushi was very good.” “The food was great, I would recommend the albacore tuna salad.” “The fish is fresh, and given in generous amounts.” “They constantly ignore you and could care less if you like the food or not.” “these are the best spicy tuna rolls i can remember.” “good food bad decor and service” “Awesome find, fresh fish and good service.” “The tuna is so fresh that it melts in your mouth.” “The fish was extremely fresh and served pretty traditionally.” “Simple, when the fish is fresh you cannot go wrong.” “It's a good sushi place for the budgeted minds.” “dont like sushi much, but went with friends anyway.” “If you're in the mood for a quick sushi meal with no frills (and a great price) this is the place for you.” “their rolls are huge and jampacked with the good stuff (not just rice).” “love the albacore salad and the spicy tuna is the best in town!” “Noshi has offered really fresh sushi at amazing prices for years.” “just expect good straight forward sushi.” “I'm no sushi connoisseur or anything but this place is good.” “And the food is great.” “Love the sushi.” “No-nonsense no-frills sushi in the real authentic Japanese style” “This place is not a trendy and chic but if it's good quality sushi you are looking for you should check out Noshi Sushi.” “Everything I've had is fresh and tastes great.” “No frills and damned good fish that is always fresh because Mr. Noshi buys it himself.” “Excellent sushi, excellent value” “Good sushi at decent prices.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“For people who say there is a limited menu or little selection, you can order off the menu all the time.”
overall	100.0% positive	“However, if you desire fresh fish at reasonable prices, this is a good place to go.” “It's a good sushi place for the budgeted minds.” “Come to eat and marvel at the consistently good fish you'll get at this place.” “If you're in the mood for a quick sushi meal with no frills (and a great price) this is the place for you.” “There's a nice, welcoming feel to the place and I'm usually met with a friendly greeting when I walk in.”
return potential	0.0% positive	“after this bad experience, we have decided not to return”
service	88.88999938964844% positive	“Awesome find, fresh fish and good service.” “For people who say there is a limited menu or little selection, you can order off the menu all the time.” “the food's awesome, the people who make the sushi are attentive and serve you promptly.” “Service is fast and friendly.” “good food bad decor and service” “There's a nice, welcoming feel to the place and I'm usually met with a friendly greeting when I walk in.”
value	100.0% positive	“The portions were very generous; and the prices were very reasonable.” “Keeping it real, this place is good and cheap.” “However, if you desire fresh fish at reasonable prices, this is a good place to go.” “But you do get awesome, fresh sushi and amazing prices.” “Noshi has offered really fresh sushi at amazing prices for years.” “The fish is always fresh and the portions are always huge.” “Excellent sushi, excellent value” “If you're in the mood for a quick sushi meal with no frills (and a great price) this is the place for you.” “The fish is fresh, and given in generous amounts.” “The prices are very reasonable - you can expect to spend $8-12 for a standard 8-piece sushi plate.” “This place isn't about ambience, it's about excellent sushi at excellent prices.” “Service here is pretty good and the price can't be beat.” “Good sushi at decent prices.” “great food great price” “Good sushi at decent price” “The price is pretty good.” “The sushi isn't the best at Noshi Sushi but for the price nobody else comes close.” “their rolls are huge and jampacked with the good stuff (not just rice).” “Noshi is a very open space and not very refined in terms of decor, so you might want to go elsewhere for a romatic date, but if you're looking for good sushi at good prices with a bunch o' friends - this is the spot for you.” “The sushi is always good and the price is very reasonable.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“If you're in the mood for a quick sushi meal with no frills (and a great price) this is the place for you.”

07/08/11

Best food in town

by holmes shila at Citysearch

Food is amazing. Every time I come here, I feel like I never want to leave. Very chic atmosphere with a relaxing mood.

The service is great and the staff really does a terrific job at taking care of you.

The appetizers are delicious.

Theres plenty of places to park: theres a parking lot across the street and a parkin garage up the street within walking distance.

Most of the time I find myself looking at my watch waiting for the food to come, but here I was so entertained with the fun atmosphere that I was pleasantly surprised when my food arrived

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11/17/09

great food great price

by terrykow at Citysearch

great experience all around. i especially enjoyed the uni, twice. the scallop rolls were also awesome. will without a doubt, go there again. ty my friend karan for the wonder suggestion and dining experience

Pros: great food, good value
Cons: dont take credit cards or debits

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10/03/09

its a shame

by tom tsupk at Citysearch

I have been visiting noshi for the past 20 years,

but since 6 months ago I have noticed their quality of fish has gotten worse. during my last visit, My wife and I sat at the bar and we noticed that our susuiman( itamae) was serving us differently from the caucasian customer sitting next to us. we were getting worse sections of the fish, some pieces actually had

bad fish smell but the caucasian customer was complimenting the sushiman for the wonderful pieces

he was getting. no illusion here.

after this bad experience, we have decided not to return

to this restaurant anymore. sorry.

Pros: free miso soup
Cons: quality of sushi getting worse,discriminating behavior.

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05/28/09

Do NOT eat here. DANGEROUS. They serve SPOILED fish.‎

by deadorinjail at Citysearch

Why isn't there a zero stars option?

Once upon a time, Noshi was a fair option for low-cost sushi. Which, if you know anything about sushi, you know is virtually an oxymoron. If you're the kind of person who goes to all-you-can-eat sushi night, stop reading, as you'll eat anything anyway.

A friend dragged me back to Noshi last night, after a few years away. Long and short is this: when we ordered uni (sea urchin -- which when good, is probably the tastiest thing you can order), it was disintegrating. As in, I've had good uni (intense color, firm) and bad uni (stinky, wet), but I've never been served disgustingly runny, falling apart, crazily stinky, gotta be over a week old uni. You know, the kind that is fatal.

Which is bad enough. But even worse, when I complained to the chef, he tried to feed me some load of BS about how I was wrong, trying to cover up. He should have looked at it and apologized. I'm not wrong, a-hole. I know my o-toro from my chu-toro, and I know uni, and that uni wouldn't be fed to dogs. No, just possibly unsuspecting customers to maximize profit.

Let me take this moment to point out that I'm not the guy who waves his finger, or demands much of anything out of waiters or sushi chefs, and virtually always tips over 20%, often more. I NEVER post on these forums, but I genuinely believe as a service to public health that I had to.

If you know anything about sushi, IGNORE any of the positive posts you see here. I'm sorry, but you're better off with a Big Mac. At least it won't be fatal.

Pros: None
Cons: SPOILED fish

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03/18/09

good food bad decor and service

by beninstudiocity at Citysearch

The service is hitt or miss...mainly miss. It's cash only...Hello IRS!!! They constantly ignore you and could care less if you like the food or not. They asked us if everything was ok? We said the Ikura was fishy. Their response? Oh, ok. Here's the bill. Didn't remove the item or ask if we wanted a replacement. It's been downhill for the past few years. Now it's near the bottom...won't be going back. Better places in Korea town.

And you better speak Japanese if you want to read the bill, otherwise put your trust in the couldn't care less staff.

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07/08/11

Best food in town

by holmes shila at Citysearch

11/17/09

great food great price

by terrykow at Citysearch

10/03/09

its a shame

by tom tsupk at Citysearch

05/28/09

Do NOT eat here. DANGEROUS. They serve SPOILED fish.‎

by deadorinjail at Citysearch

03/18/09

good food bad decor and service

by beninstudiocity at Citysearch

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