Noshi Sushi

10/03/09

its a shame

by tom tsupk

I have been visiting noshi for the past 20 years,

but since 6 months ago I have noticed their quality of fish has gotten worse. during my last visit, My wife and I sat at the bar and we noticed that our susuiman( itamae) was serving us differently from the caucasian customer sitting next to us. we were getting worse sections of the fish, some pieces actually had

bad fish smell but the caucasian customer was complimenting the sushiman for the wonderful pieces

he was getting. no illusion here.

after this bad experience, we have decided not to return

to this restaurant anymore. sorry.

• Pros: free miso soup
• Cons: quality of sushi getting worse,discriminating behavior.

05/28/09

Do NOT eat here. DANGEROUS. They serve SPOILED fish.‎

by deadorinjail

Why isn't there a zero stars option?

Once upon a time, Noshi was a fair option for low-cost sushi. Which, if you know anything about sushi, you know is virtually an oxymoron. If you're the kind of person who goes to all-you-can-eat sushi night, stop reading, as you'll eat anything anyway.

A friend dragged me back to Noshi last night, after a few years away. Long and short is this: when we ordered uni (sea urchin -- which when good, is probably the tastiest thing you can order), it was disintegrating. As in, I've had good uni (intense color, firm) and bad uni (stinky, wet), but I've never been served disgustingly runny, falling apart, crazily stinky, gotta be over a week old uni. You know, the kind that is fatal.

Which is bad enough. But even worse, when I complained to the chef, he tried to feed me some load of BS about how I was wrong, trying to cover up. He should have looked at it and apologized. I'm not wrong, a-hole. I know my o-toro from my chu-toro, and I know uni, and that uni wouldn't be fed to dogs. No, just possibly unsuspecting customers to maximize profit.

Let me take this moment to point out that I'm not the guy who waves his finger, or demands much of anything out of waiters or sushi chefs, and virtually always tips over 20%, often more. I NEVER post on these forums, but I genuinely believe as a service to public health that I had to.

If you know anything about sushi, IGNORE any of the positive posts you see here. I'm sorry, but you're better off with a Big Mac. At least it won't be fatal.

• Pros: None
• Cons: SPOILED fish

03/18/09

good food bad decor and service

by beninstudiocity

The service is hitt or miss...mainly miss. It's cash only...Hello IRS!!! They constantly ignore you and could care less if you like the food or not. They asked us if everything was ok? We said the Ikura was fishy. Their response? Oh, ok. Here's the bill. Didn't remove the item or ask if we wanted a replacement. It's been downhill for the past few years. Now it's near the bottom...won't be going back. Better places in Korea town.

And you better speak Japanese if you want to read the bill, otherwise put your trust in the couldn't care less staff.

• Pros: spicy tuna...the best
• Cons: they could care less

02/19/09

best bargain

by spearbearer

Noshi is the place we go to when we don't want to take a risk and don't want to spend a lot. It's sushi is a 5/6 on a scale to 10. Like the natto rolls and dynamite too! Service is adequate. Good for kids. If you want the best sush and are ready to pay for it go to Maru in Valencia

05/11/08

if you don't know...

by zipzipzippity

Noshi makes the best spicy tuna roll ever. Seriously. I wish I had one right now!! Try the hand roll first, it is unbelievable!!

• Pros: spicy tuna! good prices.
• Cons: cash only.

04/21/08

The Real Deal

by boogyloo

Noshi has been our favorite Sushi bar since we first placed taste buds on it. Nowhere compares. Noshi serves the freshest fish and largest cuts -- no gargantuan masses of rice attached! Disclaimer: Noshi is for serious sushi eaters. If you are looking for fancy shmancy rolls or a trendy setting, you may want to consider going somewhere else.

• Pros: fresh fish, huge cuts, reasonably priced
• Cons: none

03/19/08

There is no bad experience with Noshi

by tootsiepie

We have been eating at Noshi for over 12 years. No frills and damned good fish that is always fresh because Mr. Noshi buys it himself. The staff have been there for a long time and they're always accommodating. It's cash only and there's no dessert menu but go have dessert somewhere else. Come to eat and marvel at the consistently good fish you'll get at this place. There's a long line during lunch and dinner but worth the wait. Try going in between these busy times and sit at the bar...do not expect to see fancy fusion rolls with 5-6 ingredients dripping in sauce that you don't know what you're tasting...just expect good straight forward sushi.

• Pros: GREAT SUSHI AND ABSOLUTELY FRESH, don't close at 2:30 like some sushi bars, attentive staff
• Cons: Bit of a wait during rush dining times

08/13/07

No-nonsense no-frills sushi in the real authentic Japanese style

by dv001

If you've ever wondered how decent sushi is supposed to taste like then go to Noshi Sushi. This is one of the only no-gimmick sushi places I know in Southern California. They serve sushi how it's served in Japan with a simple menu with simple dishes. You won't find Rainbow Rolls, Manhattan Beach Rolls, or other multicolored American born sushi here! The prices are CRAZY LOW too. The most expensive item on the menu is $10. We ordered three full sized dishes, a couple beers, and a few assorted nigiri and the bill barely broke $40. This place is awesome. The $3 Asahi is awesome!

Take it from a Japanese guy that has a very spoiled tongue.

The sushi isn't the best at Noshi Sushi but for the price nobody else comes close.

• Pros: no gimmicks, pure and simple food, value
• Cons: parking, service, atmosphere

Sushi served to an eclectic crowd with time to burn.

by Contributor

In Short
Inside this sushi bar, red pleather booths are framed by stucco arches. At the bar, four chefs work in silent synchronicity. The crowd represents everyone from Westside SUV drivers to local punks, with a few diaper bags in between. For starters, there's miso soup and dynamite, a baked scallop mixture with mayonnaise. Fish dishes include yellowtail belly and smoked salmon. As a sushi alternative, chicken teriyaki is served with iceberg lettuce and French dressing.

09/19/06

Dependable Noshi

by ryanjulie

Have been coming year since the early 90's. Ambience-wise, it looks kind of like a converted coffee shop, but who cares? The sushi is always good and the price is very reasonable. Don't expect any creative rolls. Everything is pretty basic here, which is fine by me. I love the albacore salad and the spicy tuna is the best in town! Be forewarned - it's cash only, they stop serving at 9 pm and they don't take reservations.

• Pros: Fresh sushi, good prices
• Cons: Decor leaves a bit to be desired