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87.08000183105469% positive |
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However, reservations are recommended and the sushi is i. ”
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This is in itself is an indication that Sasabune is a good sushi place. ”
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Our server explained the menu was sushi only, that most people get the Chef's choice, for which you pay minimum $65 per person, but you could also order a la carte. ”
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This place is one of a few that approaches sushi as a creative and expressionistic opportunity rather than merely as a craft of making tasty food. ”
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The fish is all super fresh. ”
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best sushi ever ”
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Chef Nobi chooses the freshest, finest fish himself every morning from the fishing docks and prepares mouth watering delacacies in the "traditional way" (cold fish on warm rice, no california roll, no spicy tuna, arrigato). ”
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the warm rice crumbles cuz it's what makes it melt in my mouth & is not overpoweringly sweet & complements the fish besides it's sushi rice after & there's mirin in it ”
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the fish is soo fresh and yummy. ”
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But none the less, if you enjoy great Traditional style (No fufu rolls or California Fusions) sushi, then look no further than Sushi Sasabune. ”
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Other than that, food was pretty good, but the mochi ice cream was not authentic. ”
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The warm rice is so good that I can chill in a pillow of it and take a leisurely afternoon nap. ”
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This place has the quality of food that rivals Matsuhisa and Nozawa but at a much more reasonable price. ”
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50/person. Anyway, besides that, the food was good but I'm not sure I'll come back b/c of the value. ”
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The chef does not buy fresh fish and store them in his freezer for the weekend. ”
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I've never had such amazing sushi in my life. ”
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couldn't figure it out, but usually when a sushi restaurant serves salmon with sesame seeds (which are very strong in flavor and from what I've seen, are used to mask bad fish), its bad sign. ”
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There is no tempura or teriyaki (no California rolls) -- just the best Omakase ("Chef's Special") style sushi/sashimi around. ”
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Service and decor leaves something to be desired, but this is definitely the place for fresh, superb, melt-in-your-mouth fish. ”
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I've never written a review but when i read the review by jinx2life i felt compelled to stand up for arguably the best sushi joint in LA. to address his review directly - salmon sushi comes with a layer of kelp + sesame seeds to enhance the experience rat ”
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they didn't mention the salmon roe cuz it's actually so good no words can do it justice & they would have had to eat their words. ”
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One of the best sushi places in LA! ”
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The warm rice is the WAY IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE - go visit Tokyo's best. ”
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Having been to a number of bad sushi restaurants, we wanted to make sure the place was quality before spending that kind of cash. ”
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think Sasabune is the best sushi, but that is mere opinion. ”
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Hands down the best sushi in LA. ”
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My god i love their sushi. ”
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The chef only serves the best and freshest fish every single day. ”
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The atmosphere could definitely use work but it's stil the best sushi I've had in LA, especially the salmon. ”
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The sushi was mediorcre, and the service was horrible. ”
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Good sushi but good value? ”
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So the ambiance is not that of Nobu's, who needs it with food this good! ”
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best sushi in LA ”
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Although the setting isnt exactly fancy and there is no sign out front, if yuo can find it you are in for a great meal. ”
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The sushi here is just of a different class--the freshness, the texture, the flavors--everything is perfect. ”
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While the price is a bit expensive, I can't help it as the sushi at Sasabune is amazingly good. ”
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The fish is so good that even when unsauced, I eat it as is and practically faint whilst doing so. ”
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Sauces are delicious in a way, but the taste is too strong, makes it very difficult to taste the fish. ”
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Sushi Sasabune is the best sushi restaurant ever! ”
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All the sushi and sashimi were great; from the albocore, toro, yellowtail, halibut, eel, tuna, salmon, giant clam, monk fish liver, oyster, salmon egg, uni, to egg custer ”
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The sushi is so fresh, it melts in your mouth. ”
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mouthwatering sushi ”
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DON'T listen to the morons below that are complaining about warm rice or wasabi. ”
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If you get a "beautiful" crowd here its because they know good sushi, not because its a scene. ”
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thought the fish was NOT GOOD, they forced the omokase on me and several of the pieces of fish were unedible. ”
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Our chef was very personable and made delicious selections, but first he checked to see if there was anything we couldn't eat, or if there was anything we really enjoyed. ”
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This place is horrible if you really like sushi. ”
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It was the best sushi experience I've ever had. ”
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Their style of sushi is made with "warm rice" as opposed to room temperature or slighly cooler rice that you get everywhere else. ”
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The sea urchin was especially delicious and fresh, best I have had hands down. ”
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everything was perfect: the food was superb and the waitress who served us was so incredibly sweet, we went to and came back from our car to give her even more tip. ”
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had dinner here last night, and although it's a rather big restaurant the sushi quality didn't suffer in any way. ”
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This place serves up the best sushi anywhere. ”
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We were coming in to LA to visit family (from Bay Area) and asked where we could get great sushi. ”
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The chef's special menu is amazing and consistently delicious, and it never contains anything 'weird'. ”
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The Hump at the Santa Monica airport has far better ambience, and the rice is warm like Echigo on Santa Monica Blvd, but Sasabune is right up there in the top 3 for sure. ”
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Fresh fish and delightful seasonings/sauces at every turn -- but you've gotta trust the chef here and he knows what's best. ”
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The crab roll was amazing. ”
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one of the best sushi restaurants in LA ”
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The sushi here rivals some of the best places in Tokyo. ”
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The crab roll was also an excellent ending. ”
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This is BEST sushi I have ever had in my life! ”
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The fish is fresh and the authentic sauces are delicous. ”
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have no choice but to order the tasting menu (approx $50/person) and you must be comfortable with raw fish although some of it is cooked. ”
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marinated in sake for at least a day, these delicious little eggs pop ever so refreshingly with every bite. ”
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No frills - just really great quality sushi. ”
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The freshest of fish, the rarest cuts, and, the perfect accompanying sauces. ”
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fabulous sushi! ”
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The hamachi and blue crab is mouthwatering. ”
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cannot guarantee you will like Sasabune (but you probably will), but real fans of sushi will notice Nobis rare mastery. ”
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If you go expecting spider rolls, edamame, cold rice and green tea ice cream, then forget it. ”
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think that the fish is amazing. ”
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You get several dishes that the chef chooses for the day for the flat price of $50. ”
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Ok the sushi is great. ”
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The sushi was good but not great. ”
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His fish doesn't seem as fresh as other sushi restaurants, and the rice is mediocre. ”
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The food: raw is a turn on, the fresh picks make it the best pick, and the fishmelts in your mouth! ”
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This place has the best fish in LA. period. ”
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The sushi here is amazing and the service is good too! ”
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We sat down to a very fresh omakase with great quality and variety. ”
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Also, at $65 per person, an incredible value for the amount of food and the quality of the fish. ”
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They even tell you not to put soy sauce on a lot of the nigiri, as the flavor of the fish was just amazing by itself. ”
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BTW, if fish wholesalers are only open M-F, how do other Sushi restaurants offer fresh fish on Saturday / Sunday? ”
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No doubt the best quality sushi in Los Angeles, if not the world! ”
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Service is a bit rough around the edges, but do not go there expecting great service or ambiance, you should go for the freshest sushi in town. ”
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Really good sushi is hard to find, esp. ”
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this is truly the way raw fish should be prepared, we have eaten at the best restaurants in the world, and never ever ever have we found a place like this! ”
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The best sushi in town, hands down. ”
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The sushi was really good. ”
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This doesn't look like a great sushi place, but it surprised me. ”
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If your palette is yearning for fresh, authentic sushi, Sushi Sasabune is the place to go. ”
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Or you might discover why he serves the dishes in the order he does for the chef special, or just how special their thin and crispy nori is, or that the wasabi here is hand grated fresh every morning. ”
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Eat the awesome sushi and be happy with it! ”
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Fresh, tasty sushi with warm rice that melts in your mouth. ”
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The rice could be a little dry though for sushi that the fish may fall from the rice, but after you eat the fish, you'll forget about the problem with the rice (which is not much at all). ”
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Except at the end, we order extra toro and sweet egg, the toro isn't as good as the previous one we had; and the egg is so cold that it tastes like it just get out of freezer. ”
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While the setting and the service leaves something to be desired, the food is absolutely fantastic every time. ”
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There was a lot of interesting sushi/raw seafood that you can't get at a typical sushi place. ”
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this place is seriously the best sushi i've ever eaten. ”
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Continues to be the best sushi I have ever had. ”
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It adds nice flavor, but it can fall right off the sushi. ”
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am not a huge sushi connoisseur but I liked the quality of the fish, taste, and the warm rice was a nice addition. ”
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This allows you to taste the flavor of the rice instead of being served cold rice. ”
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My favorite was the monk fish liver, chilled toro, spanish makeral. ”
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One of the best sushi in Los Angeles ”
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His fish is immaculate and his secret sauces are divine. ”
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This was a AWFUL lunchtime sushi experience. ”
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However, in terms of tastiness, I wasn't a huge fan of the Japanese chef's special as the raw squid, shrimp, salmon eggs, and sea urchin, are definitely acquired tastes. ”
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Even today, after countless visits and after trying the top sushi places in NY (Yasuda, Sushi of Gari and Nobu), nothing compares to the amazing fish at Sasabune. ”
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Some of the best sushi that I've ever had. ”
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Sasabune has the best fish in Los Angeles, hands down. ”
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The best sushi ever! ”
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really like the warm rice. ”
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The sushi is fresh and the servers tell you how it should be eaten. ”
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50/person. . I've only been once but will be back again to this no-frills sushi house that has a non-descript facade but plenty of fresh fish. ”
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Sasabune has, by far, the best sushi in LA. ”
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recommend the chef's special to taste the majority of fish they offer especially since they only serve what's best for the day ”
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The fish is flipping around on your plate -- the chef definitely has an eye for a good looking fish. ”
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Good food ”
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Other sushi restaurant owners follow Nobi around the fish market, trying to figure out how he is able to select out the best fish. ”
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Although it seems like there is more con than pro, but I still keep going to Sushi Sasabune whenever I feel like having some good sushi. ”
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The sushi was superb, excellent quality fish and flavorings, although I have been to other omakases which were a bit more daring without Americanizing the fish. ”
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However, it is always crowded - which prove a point that the food is absolutely delicious. ”
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The rice is intentionally warm and sticky, with cool fish - a superb combination which must be eaten shortly after it's served to ensure the fish doesn't start to warm. ”
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will not recommend the omasake because it is just sushi after sushi, and they charge based on what you had. ”
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My wife lived in Japan for 6 1/2 years, and she says that it is the best sushi she has had outside of Japan (and possibly even better than the sushi she had in Japan). ”
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always order a la cart so I can be sure I am getting the sushi I like. ”
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It was the BEST sushi, by far, that I have ever eaten! ”
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Or you might find out why he serves his rice both in a fluffy and warm ball rather than as a cold and firm ball one usually finds elsewhere. ”
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The new place doesn't give the warm, hole-in-the-wall feel of its predecessor, but its heavenly food hasn't changed. ”
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Their sushi-rice is slightly warm, which many people like. ”
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The albacore sashimi appetizer is amazing, and way better than another sushi restaurant a few blocks away that tries to copy it. ”
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The fish is average, but the rice is too warm. ”
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The fish and the warm rice simply melts in the mouth. ”
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The atmosphere is nice but doesn't have an authentic japanese feel. ”
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For the quality of the fish, I have never had anything that matches this, but for a nice cozy sushi dinner, one that will still provides great food, at half the price, and with a personal touch to match, there are other places in Santa Monica that do that ”
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If you sit at the sushi bar, it's chef's choice, but you won't be dissapointed, and the omikase style of service leaves you free to concentrate on good conversation with your partner. ”
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don't let the decor scare you -- this place has incredible sushi. ”
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Just great sushi. ”
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The rice is served warm "Edo style ”
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That said is $80 for a great sushi lunch in a no ambience joint r. ”
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The entire "Trust Me" selections were delicious. ”
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finally tried it with a small group tonight and I have to say, this is one of the best sushi restaurants I've ever been to. ”
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Really NO ambience, but a great place if you are a serious sushi connoisseur with some good company to keep you entertained. ”
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Fresh fish never tasted so Good. ”
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This is the best sushi restaurant in LA. ”
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this is the best fish I have ever eaten - ever. ”
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The best quality fish in Los Angeles. ”
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If the fish tastes at ALL fishy, or looks bad, why bother trying their more expensive counterparts? ”
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even fish that you might not normally eat tastes wonderful at sasabune. ”
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The rice is warm, the seaweed wrap is toasty, the crab fresh! ”
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This is my favorite sushi restaurant hands down. ”
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though, truthfully the food is so good, i probably wouldnt have cared or even noticed if the service had been lousy. ”
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My husband & I are in constant search of the best sushi in LA, & this so far is at the top. ”
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Order the omakase (chef's choice) and you'll get some of the freshest fish ever. ”
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think many people are quick to criticize just because his sushi is served differently from traditional ways(warm rice, sauces). ”
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Since the rice is warm, it has a tendency to break up a little bit. ”
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yellowtail here is only the belly portion of the fish which guarantees good texture and flavor ”
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love the sauces the sushi comes with. ”
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It really depends on where you want to drive for good food. ”
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I've been to Tokyo, tried out so many sushi restaurants in America and Japan, and Sushi Sasabune is the best, bar none. ”
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First time I went, I was forewarned: No rolls, no cold rice, no ordering for yourself. ”
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the blue crab handroll was amazing, as was the salmon skin handroll (which i NEVER order anywhere) which seemed like it was marinated in a delicious sauce. ”
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What you give up in decor you get back in amazing fish. ”
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On slower week nights, you should be able to order off the sushi menu at a table. ”
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The soft warm rice also complements the delicate texture of the fish. ”
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First of all, I am not a big fan of the warm rice, I still like it the traditional way. ”
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The sushi is so amazing, my then boyfriend got down on one knee and proposed to me. ”
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Warm rice, perfectly cut & prepared fish. ”
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42.85999774932861% positive |
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If the fish tastes at ALL fishy, or looks bad, why bother trying their more expensive counterparts? ”
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Good sushi but good value? ”
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You get several dishes that the chef chooses for the day for the flat price of $50. ”
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am not a huge sushi connoisseur but I liked the quality of the fish, taste, and the warm rice was a nice addition. ”
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While the price is a bit expensive, I can't help it as the sushi at Sasabune is amazingly good. ”
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Asanebo, Nishimura and Kazu are all fantastic spots but a bit overpriced. ”
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This place has the quality of food that rivals Matsuhisa and Nozawa but at a much more reasonable price. ”
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However, in terms of tastiness, I wasn't a huge fan of the Japanese chef's special as the raw squid, shrimp, salmon eggs, and sea urchin, are definitely acquired tastes. ”
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It's a little expensive, but worth EVERY PENNY. ”
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It was one of the more expensive lunches we've enjoyed, but I would do it again in a second. ”
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For the quality of the fish, I have never had anything that matches this, but for a nice cozy sushi dinner, one that will still provides great food, at half the price, and with a personal touch to match, there are other places in Santa Monica that do that ”
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The price--not worth the mediocre quality. ”
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50/person. Anyway, besides that, the food was good but I'm not sure I'll come back b/c of the value. ”
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Also, at $65 per person, an incredible value for the amount of food and the quality of the fish. ”
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