Haru Sushi Cafe

(323) 782-0547

480 S San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048 34.0692 -118.37497

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Neighborhoods: Beverly Center, Central LA

Hours:

Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm 5:30pm-10:00pm Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm

Last updated 7.12.11

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What People Are Saying About Haru Sushi Cafe

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LA sushi restaurant featuring organic dishes for local crowds and tourists.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The location is very quaint and they have excellent pation seating.
  2. Besides the wonderful flavors, great atmosphere and impeccable service.
  3. If you are looking for a cozy restaurant with great sushi and a pleasant atmosphere - this is the place for you.
  4. Lets start with the fresh atmosphere, as soon as you walk into this restaurant, the fresh air and sunlight beaming through the windows give you instant energy and a fresh revived feeling.
  5. feel compelled to support Haru's Sushi Cafe for purely selfish reasons: to be able to continue to take pleasure in something so special, where there's a convergence of truly wonderful and unique taste and service; a welcoming and comfortable setting; an
  6. This place is very small, but extremely cozy and the owners are very friendly and personable.
  7. Relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, tasty food, reasonable prices
  8. my husband and I love to go there when we want good food, fast service and a relaxing atmosphere after a busy week.
  9. The atmosphere is calm, because the staff are friendly and professional.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. As a good sushi place should be, it's not large, but does have an outdoor patio and a small sushi bar.
  2. The Teas are very good and are more refreshing then a beer.
food quality
96.73999786376953% positive
  1. As a good sushi place should be, it's not large, but does have an outdoor patio and a small sushi bar.
  2. great food, great service and really good price!
  3. you won't find a more affordable place with amazing food.
  4. Plus, they use all fresh organic vegetables in their sushi and salads, the latter which start with ample portions of mixed greens, not that miserably non-nutritive iceberg lettuce sauced in dressing we've all shamefully choked down.
  5. we love their San Vicente roll, Spider rool and their Avocado salad is our favorite.
  6. the staff is very friendly and the Sushi is delicious.
  7. In contrast to many places with fish this fresh and a menu this elaborate, their prices are quite reasonable.
  8. The fish is fresh and flavorful, favorites being the ono, albacore, and yellowtail.
  9. Lets start with the fresh atmosphere, as soon as you walk into this restaurant, the fresh air and sunlight beaming through the windows give you instant energy and a fresh revived feeling.
  10. Fresh, great tasting sushi and Haru and Yukari could not have been more hospitable, We never waited for anything and the sushi chef, I think his name was Kuni kept surprising us with delicious sushi that we had never had before, also after our dinner, we
  11. What keeps me coming is how fresh the food is.
  12. then tried several other pieces and couldn't believe how fresh and amazing the food was.
  13. Great quality sushi for a great price
  14. Clearly, the best value: Lunch Hand Roll Special - 3 hand rolls: eel, California and spicy tuna, organic salad and miso for $10.50!
  15. First off, to say there are many choices for sushi in LA is a ridiculous understatement.
  16. just found a new, great tasting sushi place that has a wonderful outside patio and friendly staff that serves up fresh, great tasting sushi.
  17. My favorite roll is definitely one of the healthiest too: Haru's Cucumber - salmon, yellowtail, spicy tuna, and avocado roll wrapped with cucumber.
  18. my husband and I love to go there when we want good food, fast service and a relaxing atmosphere after a busy week.
  19. Haru's is unique and the owners add their special touch to all aspects of the dining experience, from the eco-friendly chopsticks and house-blended low sodium soy sauce to their personal attention to every diner.
  20. If you're an onion fiend, you'll love the albacore roll topped with crispy onion.
  21. They use 100% fresh crab in their California roll.
  22. there are not too many places in LA where the quality of food is equally as good as the prices.
  23. we like good quality food and good service.
  24. If you are looking for a cozy restaurant with great sushi and a pleasant atmosphere - this is the place for you.
  25. can treat myself to a wonderful meal without eating fatty, oily, and fried foods.
  26. The sushi is as fresh as anything in LA with nice presentation and better pricing than the big "name" sushi joints like Masa--, Sushi Rok---, and others.
  27. They use superior quality ingredients like authentic crabmeat, fresh seafood that they procure every morning, organic produce and rice bran oil (supposed to be better for your health than other lipids).
  28. love chirashi and they serve a tasty one.
  29. The menu had great combination plates, and the food was tasty, made to order (they make sushi rolls with brown rice upon request), and reasonably priced.
  30. They also deliver in the neighborhood, Yakori appeared to my place within 30 minutes with a great meal.
  31. The crunchy spicy tuna roll is by far our favorite.
  32. Finding good sushi restaurants is easy in L.A., but finding excellent ones is rare.
  33. The edamame was the best I have ever tasted, there is also a great selection of sushi rolls and fresh, healthy salads, they are open for lunch and dinner.
  34. real japanese food and really fresh sushi!
  35. Given that I am not even a fan of sushi, I was quite surprised by how much I LOVED the food at Haru.
  36. The avocado salad is our Favorite.
  37. there is an excellent new sushi spot on San Vicente that just opened recently called Haru Sushi.
  38. If you don't want to refinance your house for good sushi, and don't believe that quantity makes quality, you probably want a place like Haru.
  39. The food was incredible - we had the Philadelphia roll, spicy tuna rolls, and also the steamed pumpkin side - all of which were terrific.
  40. Excellent food with quality service
  41. This particular roll has a delectable contrast of spicy from the tuna, sweet from the eel sauce, soft from the FRESH tuna and crunchy from the topping.
  42. Relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, tasty food, reasonable prices
  43. My husband and I eat here every week and have not once had a bad meal.
  44. The best neighborhood sushi restaurant.
  45. fresh,organic, tasty sushi
  46. The sushi is very tasty and fresh.
menu variety
75.0% positive
  1. In contrast to many places with fish this fresh and a menu this elaborate, their prices are quite reasonable.
  2. First off, to say there are many choices for sushi in LA is a ridiculous understatement.
  3. The edamame was the best I have ever tasted, there is also a great selection of sushi rolls and fresh, healthy salads, they are open for lunch and dinner.
  4. The menu had great combination plates, and the food was tasty, made to order (they make sushi rolls with brown rice upon request), and reasonably priced.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. If you don't want to refinance your house for good sushi, and don't believe that quantity makes quality, you probably want a place like Haru.
  2. just found a new, great tasting sushi place that has a wonderful outside patio and friendly staff that serves up fresh, great tasting sushi.
  3. It's a great place to go!
  4. As a good sushi place should be, it's not large, but does have an outdoor patio and a small sushi bar.
  5. The best neighborhood sushi restaurant.
  6. If you are looking for a cozy restaurant with great sushi and a pleasant atmosphere - this is the place for you.
service
100.0% positive
  1. Excellent food with quality service
  2. The atmosphere is calm, because the staff are friendly and professional.
  3. the staff is very friendly and the Sushi is delicious.
  4. feel compelled to support Haru's Sushi Cafe for purely selfish reasons: to be able to continue to take pleasure in something so special, where there's a convergence of truly wonderful and unique taste and service; a welcoming and comfortable setting; an
  5. just found a new, great tasting sushi place that has a wonderful outside patio and friendly staff that serves up fresh, great tasting sushi.
  6. Haru's is unique and the owners add their special touch to all aspects of the dining experience, from the eco-friendly chopsticks and house-blended low sodium soy sauce to their personal attention to every diner.
  7. Relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, tasty food, reasonable prices
  8. we like good quality food and good service.
  9. The place is great and the service is second to none.
  10. my husband and I love to go there when we want good food, fast service and a relaxing atmosphere after a busy week.
  11. great food, great service and really good price!
  12. Some people may be put off by their lack of a liquor license but, in the end, it can be be a plus -- you can bring your own favorite libation and save yourself the markup restaurants tack on or corkage fees (they don't charge any).
  13. This place is very small, but extremely cozy and the owners are very friendly and personable.
  14. Delicous, affordable, friendly!
  15. Besides the wonderful flavors, great atmosphere and impeccable service.
value
95.0% positive
  1. In contrast to many places with fish this fresh and a menu this elaborate, their prices are quite reasonable.
  2. you won't find a more affordable place with amazing food.
  3. Relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, tasty food, reasonable prices
  4. great food, great service and really good price!
  5. Great quality sushi for a great price
  6. there are not too many places in LA where the quality of food is equally as good as the prices.
  7. Delicous, affordable, friendly!
  8. The sushi is as fresh as anything in LA with nice presentation and better pricing than the big "name" sushi joints like Masa--, Sushi Rok---, and others.
  9. Clearly, the best value: Lunch Hand Roll Special - 3 hand rolls: eel, California and spicy tuna, organic salad and miso for $10.50!
  10. Plus, they use all fresh organic vegetables in their sushi and salads, the latter which start with ample portions of mixed greens, not that miserably non-nutritive iceberg lettuce sauced in dressing we've all shamefully choked down.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. They also deliver in the neighborhood, Yakori appeared to my place within 30 minutes with a great meal.
  2. The yellow tail was the best we have had in a long time.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/08/10

Best Organic Sushi Establishment

by charlespham

The best neighborhood sushi restaurant. The proprietors Haru and Kuni are great! The fish is fresh and flavorful, favorites being the ono, albacore, and yellowtail. you can't go wrong with the lava stone special, and seared albacore & onion mix.

  • Pros: Service, fish selection, and location
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/18/10

A one-of-a-kind sushi experience

by Lyly86

Finding good sushi restaurants is easy in L.A., but finding excellent ones is rare. This one is excellent. Fiances Kuni and Haru, who prepare the sushi, are so gracious and hospitable. The restaurant exudes unpretentious class. Every dish is prepared with love. A must try...and once you try...a must go back.

  • Pros: Everything
  • Cons: None
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/31/09

Sushi Quest Winner

by WMC Training Pilates Nutrition

I admit it, I’m addicted to sushi. Friends and clients know I “sushi quest” several times a week in effort to find local restaurants with the highest ROI, as determined by (subjectively) gauging the freshness, taste, variety of the fish, ability to make modifications (with or without additional charge, with or without attitude) for the total price. Clearly pleasant service, convenience and cleanliness of the establishment factor in as well.

Haru Sushi Cafe is one of my winners! The couple who owns the restaurant, Nicky and Haru herself, always greet customers, remember returning customers and are clearly passionate about their cuisine (and relationship marketing)! Nicky will substitute brown rice in place of white rice without charge, or attitude, and make any other emendations you request. Plus, they use all fresh organic vegetables in their sushi and salads, the latter which start with ample portions of mixed greens, not that miserably non-nutritive iceberg lettuce sauced in dressing we’ve all shamefully choked down. In contrast to many places with fish this fresh and a menu this elaborate, their prices are quite reasonable. Clearly, the best value: Lunch Hand Roll Special – 3 hand rolls: eel, California and spicy tuna, organic salad and miso for $10.50! Nicky has no problem making mine without mayonnaise, brown rice instead of white, switching the California for a second spicy tuna hand roll and putting the salad dressing on the side. My favorite roll is definitely one of the healthiest too: Haru's Cucumber - salmon, yellowtail, spicy tuna, and avocado roll wrapped with cucumber. Customers may dine in or outside under an umbrella…sunscreen it and you’re ready to go…we’re all here for the sunshine, right?!

  • Pros: Very fresh fish. Great service & vibe. Terrific value.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/30/09

BEST YELLOWTAIL IN TOWN!

by luvlee2

We go out for sushi 3-4 times a month on a regular basis....we like good quality food and good service....I cannot say enough about the personal service of Kuni and his fiancee Haru. The yellow tail was the best we have had in a long time....very fresh.......the other dishes were just about the highest quality we have tasted......This is a small and lovely place.........WATCH OUT BOSS, MATSUISHI, NOBO........this is fabulous and not as expensive.....YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

  • Pros: Really good food! Xcellent Service!
  • Cons: NO CONS
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/06/09

Excellent food with quality service

by dhcpark

Given that I am not even a fan of sushi, I was quite surprised by how much I LOVED the food at Haru. The lava rocks and san vicente roll are absolutely mind bogglingly delicious. Kuni and his fiance are an absolute delight and everything from the service to the food are spot on! My boyfriend is in love with the albacore roll with onions and just about everything else on their menu. I will try it next time. Yes, there will be a next time... many many of them.

  • Pros: best unknown sushi restaurant

The Details on Haru Sushi Cafe

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  • really good price
  • flavorful fish
  • great relaxing atmosphere
  • friendly staff
  • personable owners
  • great tasting sushi
  • more refreshing teas
  • truly wonderful taste
  • favorite albacore roll
  • great yukari
  • favorite avocado salad
  • great combination plates
  • fresh seafood
  • excellent pation seating
  • happy customers
  • fresh crab
  • love chirashi
  • favorite libation
  • great meal
  • cozy restaurant
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