RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

RA Sushi blends fresh sushi, hip music and contemporary d�cor all rolled up into one flavorful experience. \n

(424) 634-7854

3525 Carson St Ste 161 (Del Amo Fashion Center)
Torrance, CA 90503 33.831146 -118.347416

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RASUSHI.COM

Years in business

Established in 2006

Hours:

Food: 11am-11pm Daily

Bar open until 1am or later

Price:

$$$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Family Style Dining, Happy Hour, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

Japanese

Other Locations:

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What People Are Saying About RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

The Owner

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

Owner

There's never a dull moment at RA Sushi Bar Restaurant. The music is pumping, the mood is upbeat and the atmosphere is as stimulating as a big bite of wasabi. RA is the perfect place to cut loose with friends, toss back a few, and enjoy the best sushi the ocean has to offer. They also have a full menu of Pacific-Rim dishes to satisfy any taste. Come hook up with friends, or soon-to-be friends, and enjoy all of life's good things at RA. See for yourself why everything's more fun in the RA!

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Contributor

Contributor

In Short – Washed in red by overhead lamps and stained woods, the sleek décor bears a hip Asian feel. Expect an Asian fusion menu and artful sushi, including specialty rolls like the Tootsy Maki, Lone Star Roll and lotus-root-topped Viva Las Vegas. Enjoy a specialty cocktail or happy hour in the lounge.

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
Try a Tsunami Punch, served with Southern Comfort, amaretto, vodka, cold sake, grenadine and fresh juice. It's served in a 60-ounce fishbowl and is plenty for two.
ambiance
58.33000183105469% positive
  1. “The atmosphere, the service and the food was amazing.”
  2. “If you are going with friends to hang out, I recommend this place because of the atmosphere, but if you are going to have good sushi.”
  3. “I'm not sure if it is one server or if that bad serving is part of their ambiance.”
  4. “If you want great sushi, drinks, service and atmosphere go to RA in the Del Amo Fashion Square.”
  5. “The location is pretty nice and relaxing, but the food is just ok.”
  6. “With so many other choices, there is no reason to deal with mall traffic and sparse parking for such poor service and below average food.”
  7. “You will get a rich and divine atmosphere, but the quality of food is very poor (pieces will fall apart as you try to eat them; the sushi's shape is rectangular and barely holding shape due to lack of structural integrity, the flavor escapes you and all y”
  8. “with the horrible service, the crazy parking situation, and the pricey chain sushi in, of all places, Torrance California?”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “(viva las vegas, chili ponzu yellowtail, lobster spring rolls, chicken teriyaki and thier cinnamon tempura ice cream) DELICIOUS!”
  2. “The appetizers were great- we shared the pineapple cream cheese wantons, the lobster spring rolls, and the coconut shrimp- all were fantastic.”
drinks
50.0% positive
  1. “If you want great sushi, drinks, service and atmosphere go to RA in the Del Amo Fashion Square.”
  2. “there seems to be great chemistry among the servers and staff here, seeing as most of them hung out at the bar with my friends and I after their shift.”
  3. “The DJ was full of energy, and the bar staff seemed excited to be a part of creating the vibe.”
  4. “First of all, I took my wife to sushi bar, and sushi man wasn't very nice, and sushi wasn't fresh at all.”
food quality
62.750000953674316% positive
  1. “If you want great sushi, drinks, service and atmosphere go to RA in the Del Amo Fashion Square.”
  2. “RA's specialty rolls are so flavorful and delicious.”
  3. “First of all, I took my wife to sushi bar, and sushi man wasn't very nice, and sushi wasn't fresh at all.”
  4. “The sushi was phenomenal and my brother was happy because they have a full kitchen; he doesn't eat fish.”
  5. “If you're not into sushi they have a delicious apple teriyaki salmon entree with wasabi mashed potatoes.”
  6. “Either way good food won't bring me back, since by the time I get it, maggots could be hatching since the F-staff doesn't care.”
  7. “The appetizers were great- we shared the pineapple cream cheese wantons, the lobster spring rolls, and the coconut shrimp- all were fantastic.”
  8. “BUT I didn't like the food at all!”
  9. “Great food, awesome music, and excellent service.”
  10. “You will get a rich and divine atmosphere, but the quality of food is very poor (pieces will fall apart as you try to eat them; the sushi's shape is rectangular and barely holding shape due to lack of structural integrity, the flavor escapes you and all y”
  11. “have been here twice, the first time the service was good and the food was great.”
  12. “The atmosphere, the service and the food was amazing.”
  13. “Although our neighborhood sushi joint lacks plasma TV's and hip music, at least the food is good and service is professional.”
  14. “am not a huge sushi fan, but what I do like.”
  15. “With so many other choices, there is no reason to deal with mall traffic and sparse parking for such poor service and below average food.”
  16. “It's a shame that the service here is so bad, because the sushi and starters are so good.”
  17. “liked the roll and tempura, but not sushi.”
  18. “(viva las vegas, chili ponzu yellowtail, lobster spring rolls, chicken teriyaki and thier cinnamon tempura ice cream) DELICIOUS!”
  19. “We also ordered a couple of appetizers they were soooo delicious!”
  20. “some of the best sushi around”
  21. “am a sushi lover so I know the good sushi and bad sushi.”
  22. “The ppl at the table looked confused too since they were done eating, so we told the server that it was probably our order and the stupid waitress waved off our comment and just left the food there!”
  23. “RA sushi is a little expensive, so I've only had their happy hour menu.”
  24. “It tastes like a fast food kind of sushi place (low quality fish, gyoza that was cold on the inside, etc.).”
  25. “The location is pretty nice and relaxing, but the food is just ok.”
  26. “There is good sushi, and there is RA sushi.”
  27. “Ok sushi, nice place”
  28. “the food was amazing and the service was even better!”
  29. “Even if RA improves their service, I do not recommend RA as the food is below average.”
  30. “If you are going with friends to hang out, I recommend this place because of the atmosphere, but if you are going to have good sushi.”
  31. “The sushi is awesome, the servers are friendly and accommodating.”
  32. “excruciatingly LONG wait time for food, bad service”
  33. “horrible service, mediocre food”
  34. “with the horrible service, the crazy parking situation, and the pricey chain sushi in, of all places, Torrance California?”
menu variety
50.0% positive
  1. “With so many other choices, there is no reason to deal with mall traffic and sparse parking for such poor service and below average food.”
  2. “My favorite rolls on the menu were the Viva Las Vegas and the Crazy Monkey rolls.”
  3. “RA sushi is a little expensive, so I've only had their happy hour menu.”
  4. “Pretty much everything on the menu is perfection.”
overall
60.0% positive
  1. “this is not a good place.”
  2. “Ok sushi, nice place”
  3. “decided that RA would be the best place.”
  4. “Not a good place to go”
  5. “This is a good looking Sushi place.”
service
50.61999797821045% positive
  1. “If you want great sushi, drinks, service and atmosphere go to RA in the Del Amo Fashion Square.”
  2. “there seems to be great chemistry among the servers and staff here, seeing as most of them hung out at the bar with my friends and I after their shift.”
  3. “With so many other choices, there is no reason to deal with mall traffic and sparse parking for such poor service and below average food.”
  4. “Great food, awesome music, and excellent service.”
  5. “the food was amazing and the service was even better!”
  6. “excruciatingly LONG wait time for food, bad service”
  7. “have eaten here when it's busy and when it's not, and the service is always extremely slow.”
  8. “with the horrible service, the crazy parking situation, and the pricey chain sushi in, of all places, Torrance California?”
  9. “The DJ was full of energy, and the bar staff seemed excited to be a part of creating the vibe.”
  10. “The atmosphere, the service and the food was amazing.”
  11. “had seen reviews about the bad service and ignored them but believe me, it's not worth it.”
  12. “the worst service in the history of man kind!”
  13. “The service is terrible.”
  14. “Although our neighborhood sushi joint lacks plasma TV's and hip music, at least the food is good and service is professional.”
  15. “The ppl at the table looked confused too since they were done eating, so we told the server that it was probably our order and the stupid waitress waved off our comment and just left the food there!”
  16. “Amazing vibe, service”
  17. “The sushi is awesome, the servers are friendly and accommodating.”
  18. “It's a shame that the service here is so bad, because the sushi and starters are so good.”
  19. “Either way good food won't bring me back, since by the time I get it, maggots could be hatching since the F-staff doesn't care.”
  20. “have been here twice, the first time the service was good and the food was great.”
  21. “Even if RA improves their service, I do not recommend RA as the food is below average.”
  22. “The service was the worst.”
  23. “Our server came over to us shortly after, very friendly and outgoing also.”
  24. “I'm not sure if it is one server or if that bad serving is part of their ambiance.”
  25. “horrible service, mediocre food”
  26. “we absolutely love this place and all the staff!”
  27. “Our server was amazing, and it's hard to impress me as a former server.”
value
16.670000553131104% positive
  1. “the results were just overpriced mediocre plain rolls with fancy names.”
  2. “with the horrible service, the crazy parking situation, and the pricey chain sushi in, of all places, Torrance California?”
  3. “RA sushi is a little expensive, so I've only had their happy hour menu.”
  4. “am not a huge sushi fan, but what I do like.”
  5. “They should raise the price to $9.25 and include a decent portion.”
  6. “had seen reviews about the bad service and ignored them but believe me, it's not worth it.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “have eaten here when it's busy and when it's not, and the service is always extremely slow.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

11/02/11

I now know I don't like Sushi!

by samboyl at Citysearch

I'd never had sushi before and my daughter took me here for my birthday. I really didn't like it. why an earth would anyone want to eat raw fish! UGH! My daugter insisted we try a wide variety of weird and wonderful things from the menu. It wasn't for me but she seemed to have a good time.

The restaurant itself seemed nice enough bit I really do not like raw fish.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/21/11

Yummy sushi

by Jack S08 at Citysearch

Definitely a must for sushi lovers! Exquisite tasty sushi morsels done creatively...prices are very reasonable for this quality of food..highly recommended!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/16/11

Best Japanese food!!

by viktoriasomerhalder at Citysearch

Definitely excellent food, helpful staff, everything is absolutely delicious.

3 Star Rating: Average

04/20/11

nic stuff

by johnbaldot at Citysearch

Food here is good, just plain good. Now, if you love to drink wine as I do...they have an amazing cabernet sauvignon of wines, I'd say I actually enjoyed that I had to wait to get a table..

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/13/10

the worst service in the history of man kind!

by foodie756 at Citysearch

it was my birthday so i called a few friends to join me for sushi, about 8 friends, for happy hour. still waiting for one person to arrive, I was told that my party would not be seated till everyone had arrived. I work in the resturaunt biz, I know why it' like that, but when your resturaunt is practically empty because it is 4 in the afternoon, then seat your f*ing guests,. first of all. then when we got our table we waited about 10 min to get our drink order in than another 20 to get drinks, only one was alcoholic. WTF!!! it's not like it was busy! maybe she didn't care since gratuity was added to the bill at the end of the night. as the crowd grew the service got worse. It took 30-40 min for food. we harldy saw our waitress. the one star is for my phone not getting stollen as I left it there by accident. I will never go there again!!! I had seen reviews about the bad service and ignored them but believe me, it's not worth it.. I'm not sure if it is one server or if that bad serving is part of their ambiance. Either way good food won't bring me back, since by the time I get it, maggots could be hatching since the F-staff doesn't care. tip are earned not a right. go F yourself RA!!!

The Details on RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • worst service
  • good food
  • best sushi place
  • good sushi
  • favorite specialty rolls
  • nice inside
  • not good place
  • divine atmosphere
  • bad ra sushi
  • great appetizers
  • pretty nice location
  • not recommend ra
  • decent portion
  • delicious apple teriyaki salmon entree
  • good starters
  • loved happy hour
  • cold low quality fish
  • bad serving
  • good drinks
  • delicious chili ponzu yellowtail
  • delicious lobster spring rolls
  • delicious thier cinnamon tempura ice cream
  • full dj
  • amazing server
  • absolutely love staff

Message from RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

  • Happy Hour M-Sa 3-7pm
  • Sunday's Flying Fish Lounge 8pm-midnight
  • 80s Night Every Thursday!

There's never a dull moment at RA Sushi Bar Restaurant. The music is pumping, the mood is upbeat and the atmosphere is as stimulating as a big bite of wasabi. RA is the perfect place to cut loose with friends, toss back a few, and enjoy the best sushi the ocean has to offer. They also have a full menu of Pacific-Rim dishes to satisfy any taste. Come hook up with friends, or soon-to-be friends, and enjoy all of life's good things at RA. See for yourself why everything's more fun in the RA!

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