(213) 625-8125
207 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles,
CA
90012
34.0476
-118.2394
Neighborhoods: Civic Center / Little Tokyo, Downtown, Central LA
Last updated 9.05.09
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What People Are Saying About Tenno Sushi
Featured Review
Martha Burr
Contributor
The Scene – Japanese regulars and local sushi-philes wept when Hamakawa closed his Little Tokyo doors, then wept again for joy when he reopened in 2001. Forget the hype of Beverly Hills and the Valley, this small, warm and unpretentious spot just might be sushi Zen's ground zero. And it's open until late--on weekdays. – – The Food – Don't be fooled by the plain menu and Kirin-Ichiban sushi-photo place mats, sushi master Hamakawa has a deft hand. His fish can get no fresher, cut into huge, perfect slices, with particularly outstanding ikura (salmon roe) and uni (sea…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Hamakawa is open until 1am on weekdays, but weekend nightcrawlers take note: It closes at 12am on Saturday and 10pm on Sunday.
| ambiance | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| drinks | 50.0% positive |
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| food quality | 98.03999900817871% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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| value | 97.22000122070312% positive |
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Best food in town
by paul pircher
Best food in town
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
The good reviews are wayyy out of date
by nottelling2
When I came to review this restaurant and saw its 5 star rating I wondered if I was in an alternate universe. Then I saw the dates of the other reviews and noted that most of the other reviews apply to a restaurant that is now closed. It figures.
I've been coming to this new incarnation for several years. It's been going downhill.
As of our last visit, in March 2011, this place is HORRIBLE. The food was dreadful, the fish was old and tasted oily and fishy, and the service was slow and cranky, We were there for almost an hour and a half for lunch on a workday (way too long). The food was not served at the same time, but was served over 20 minutes. The servers did not offer drink refills or otherwise check on us. Best of all, the menu states that a tip of 15% will be added for parties of 7 or more. Since our party was smaller, they added 20%.
I won't be back.
Best valued sushi place in downtown LA
by SUSHIGANG
Former Hamakawa now named Tenno sushi.........was so good.
Price was so moderate but sushi was Oishi!!! =tasty
It was better than any other expensiver sushi restaurant around this area.
Will be back soon!!!!
CLOSED
by shl711
sadly this place is now closed. it has been replaced with something called tenno sushi which in my first dinner there was not nearly the same as hamakawa was on quality and price.
Fresh, Fresh Fish
by primojade
Some of the freshest fish in LA! My friend took my husband and I there and we were blown away by the quality of the fish! We, in turn, took my family there and my cousin from San Francisco (sushi aficionado) could not stop raving about Hamakawa! The slices of fish are huge and so fresh that you would think that they had just sliced it off the fish itself! Their other dishes are good too...especially the Beef Tataki! Plus the place is open late at night.
- Pros: Very Fresh Fish
- Cons: Parking can be a challenge
The Details on Tenno Sushi
Place Categories:
- great japanese sushi
- favorite sushi place
- great service
- great food
- extremely fresh fish
- favorite japanese restaurants
- not disappoint hamakawa
- big slices
- reasonable prices
- good soooooo
- very fresh sashimi
- recommended definitely
- rich silky velvety taste
- best value
- best red snapper
- great cooked cod dish
- excellent default japanese snapper
- most authentic japanese sushi restaurant
- good other dishes
- not most romantic place
- full tables
- excellent hospitality
- perfect spot
- very nice chef
- very big spender

