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Sushi Go 55

333 S Alameda St Ste 317
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone: (213) 687-0777
Sushi Go 55
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Third Street
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:15am-2:15pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Sat -Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm

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Sushi Go 55

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  • Best Sushi - LA Downtown News!
  • Dine-in Reservations Accepted
  • Open 7 days a week!

We use the highest quality fish fresh daily from Japan and all over the world! We make our own ponzu and eel sauce. Our soy sauce is a special house recipe. We use high quality wasabi and ginger.

The owners started the second sushi bar in America in 1966 and have received received a sushi pioneer award and plaque from the California State Assembly.

Table dining with full Japanese menu. Tempura, Broiled Seafood, Kaki Fry, Teriyaki, Udon, Combination plates.

Take out/To Go orders accepted.

Outstanding sushi, sashimi, and authentic prepared and cooked Japanese style cuisine.

Located on the 3rd floor inside the Little Tokyo Shopping Center (same building as Mitsuwa Market) on the corner of Alameda and 3rd Street.

Free validated parking. Enter on Alameda St between 3rd and 4th Street. Park on 4th floor to access 3rd floor mall entrance.

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Editorial Review for Sushi Go 55 – by Martha Burr

In Short
A long pale sushi bar made of prized Japanese Cypress dominates the minimalist, blond wood and white bento box of a room. The chefs each have 25 years' experience, and the savvy crowd knows it. Homemade soy, ponzu and eel sauces belie the care devoted to the daily fresh fish from Japan. Beyond sushi, other specialties include grilled conch served in its shell, sliced lotus root with beef tempura, deep fried hama hama oysters, and fugu (blowfish skin) with ponzu.

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Parking

The restaurant is on the third floor of Tokyo Shopping Center, on the corner of Alameda and Third. During the day, enter on Alameda between Third and Fourth, and park on the fourth floor to access the entrance. After 8pm, enter through the parking structure.

Save Money

Lunch combos are a great deal. Items such as the sashimi plate, sushi sampler, tempura plate and deep fried oysters come with miso soup, cucumber, daily appetizer, and Japanese pickles.

User Reviews for Sushi Go 55

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/29/2008 Posted by geo119r

I say that because I been going to Little Tokyo snice 1976 when its was all Japanese.. Not to many americans.. Sushi Go Go has fresh fish but most american don't know about fish being in season, so sometime your not going to get something your looking to eat, which is good because any other Sushi bar will give it to you. As being a customer your, Sushi Chef will always remember what you like to eat so he will tell you if its to your taste or will not serve it to you. .. To all of you who eat Sushi try everything this way you can enjoy the drifferent taste of fish and don't be be afraid to ask your Chef what the taste is. To the guy who order lunch to go just remember that Tempera when its put in a to go box its going to get soft because of heat that is trapped inside. Sushi Go Go is one place that I like to go to and yes Hamakawa is sorely missed, and Sushi Gen is great but small cuts if its your first time. So the next time you come to Sushi Go Go say to Tomoko she is the owner who is a good friend.

3 Star Rating: Average

04/24/2008 Posted by imurdarlinangel

Well.. I have been to my fair share of japense/seafood/sushi places from coast to coast (La, Denver, Green Bay) So let me sum this up, best as I can. The location....not bad actually, It was my first time going there so I was a little nervous since its downtown but there is a parking garage that has the 1st hour free!! and hey, in LA who passes up free parking??.. Which was great because I was on lunch, and another perk is that they let you order ahead... Makes it easy for an in and out transaction. The actualy restaurant itself. Well, its small, Unique in its own way. First thing I noticed was the smell. Well, maybe "smell" isn't the correct word. It was more of a scent. Each sushi restaurant has its own scent, but this one was a little strong. Felt rather humid in the restaurant which was odd. Nevertheless it didn't bother me that much. My take out sushi was ready to go when I got there waiting at the front desk, easy transaction. In and out i probably spent less than a minute in the restaurant. The food.. Was.. Well.. for the price I paid.. pretty much average.. But overall very tasty. I think the tempura could have fried a little longer, it was more limp than crispy and they only offer a few different rolls with the lunch special. I'm personally not a HUGE fan of california rolls, their a little bland to me. Overall.. how do I feel after eating the food?.. well I'm out $12.50 - but I can honestly say, a meal well spent. Would I go back to sushi go 55. Most def. Hopefully the tempura will be better next time. I say this restaurant is perfect for those on the go or wanting quick sushi take out.

Pros: hour of free parking in the garage/low prices/lunch specials

Cons: small menus, not a big variety on lunch specials, undercooked tempura.

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Editor's Review

L.A. sushi veterans bring Japanese regional classics like beef tempura with homemade sauce and exotic specialties (think grilled conch served in its shell) to Little Tokyo.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Parking

The restaurant is on the third floor of Tokyo Shopping Center, on the corner of Alameda and Third. During the day, enter on Alameda between Third and Fourth, and park on the fourth floor to access the entrance. After 8pm, enter through the parking structure.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11:15am-2:15pm, 5:30pm-10pm
  • Sat -Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm

Cuisines

  • Seafood
  • Japanese

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Prix Fixe Menus
  • Date Spot
  • Notable Chef
  • Lunch Spot
  • Theater District Dining
  • Carry Out
  • Business Dining
  • Hidden Find

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