Pork Belly Skewer
Mixed tempura
Pan-fried pork dumplings
Miso Eggplant
Spicy rainbow roll
Baja Roll
WA Chirashi
Seafood Cheviche
Fantasy Roll
Tako sashimi plate
Hamachi kama (grilled yellowtail neck)
Spicy Garlic Edamame
WA Chirashi
Tempura Udon - good
Salmon Skin Salad
Agedashi Tofu
Yuzu Salmon Sashimi
Wa short rib nabe ramen
Agedashi Tofu
Mango Crab Salad
Pork Katsu Cutlet
David C.
Oct 26, 2024
Came here to eat and watch game 2 of the dodgers/yankees World Series. Sat at the bar (the bar bar, not the sushi bar) and had a great time. The bar food is great, 4 Japanese beers on tap and easy going, attentive, caring staff. Sushi is good and other snacks are great. Menu is huge, good saki options as well as an extensive bar that includes some good Japanese whiskeys. Enjoy
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Michele L.
Dec 30, 2024
We were looking for something light and local and Wa Sushi & Izakaya fit the bill. It was close by and reviews looked pretty good. This place is decked out in beautiful decorations as well.As appetizer, we ordered the Salmon Skin Salad. The Salmon Skin Salad came out surprisingly big in portion. It was mix of regular greens, carrots, and raw onions. I'm not usually a big fan of raw onion, but I'm fine with small amounts. These weren't too sharp, so it was not bad, but the star of the salad has to be the combination of avocado and salmon skin. There were plenty of Salmon Skin pieces to share between the two of us, and it was super crunchy! Perfectly fried! The avocado added a nice creamy texture to the dish. Having both of those in a single bite was absolutely delicious! As for the Yakitori dishes, we ordered:- Chicken Gizzard - This was unfortunately pretty tough. It took all my might just to chew it off the skewer because using chopsticks did not work. - Chicken Thigh with Onion - This was probably the best of the Yakitori dishes, but still subpar. It was just slightly moist, but more so a tad overcooked. Not as juicy as I'd expect chicken thighes to be. - Beef Tongue - This was not what I expected at all. I thought these usually come in small slices, but these came bunched up. These were not only hard to get off the skewer like the gizzard, they were also overcooked and tough as well. I honestly didn't know what I was eating until I went down the list of what we ordered.- Baby Scallop with Garlic - Overcooked as well. It doesn't have that freshness taste to it. - Gingko Nuts - I was intrigued with this one because I've never had Gingko Nuts yakitori style. These were okay, better than the meet. They had a tough outer skin, but not bad. It's like a hard, chewy bean. The first few Gingko Nuts at the top of the skewer was a little bitter because it was a tad burnt. The middle ones were better. Lastly, we finished off with an Amberjack Collar. We originally wanted the Yellowtail Collar, but they ran out of it. They're generous with proportions and I have to say that this was the second to best dish we got. It was kind of moist, soft, and we had a lot to share between the two of us. For $20, this is a great deal compared to what we normally get in the Bay.I'd give this place a 3.5/5 stars. We came for skewers and a small bite, but the skewers were just not great. The dishes with fish in them on the other hand were great. The place itself looks a bit fancy, and nicely decorated. Service here was really friendly as well. One other thing to note is although they have a private parking lot, we encountered a ridiculous line to get in (we ended up going out of the line and cutting into the lot like the car in front of us). The line turned out to be the drive-through line for In-N-Out. I don't know how often it happens, but I see some complaints about it in other reviews.
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Yvonne C.
Dec 29, 2024
Don't really like the location of this place because there's just so many cars waiting at the light or waiting to go to in n out blocking this restaurants entrance. Parking is available right in front of the restaurant. The interior is decorated very nicely and it's much bigger inside than I thought. The quality of the food is good and fresh. The waiter was friendly and attentive. We ordered a bunch of rolls to share and the Baja roll really stood out! The red onion in there gave it such a unique twist of flavor. So delicious that we had to get a second order of it! Overall it was a great meal.
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Megan O.
Nov 18, 2024
Pretty casual place for a dinner out, not crowded at all so lots of space if you want to bring a group. All of their deep fried food was cooked perfectly, the baby octopus and soft shelled crab were super crispy. Even the crispy rice under spicy tuna, but the rice was drenched in sauce so it was way too salty. We got the sashimi platter and it came with some snappers, yellowtail, mackerel, amberjack, octopus, geoduck, and tuna with uni and caviar. The sashimi cuts were pretty thick and it was filling with 3 people sharing. The only thing bad was the black caviar on top of the uni. The sea bream collar was huge, tastes okay, and smelled fishy. Their mango crab salad was sweet and refreshing but their house salad was drenched in way too much sauce. And lastly the squid was huge but it was way too chewy. Our server was really nice and knowledgeable about the fish and recommendations.
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Joy C.
Oct 4, 2024
I am so glad we stopped by today to enjoy the restaurant. Don't be afraid to stick in that burger line and make that right into this sushi place! I love having the option of both sushi and skewers. It was a cute place. Aside from fresh sushi and rolls, service was on point. She was very attentive and provided great recs.
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L. W.
Sep 21, 2024
Loved it here! Ambiance was super old school. The building felt super classic and quiet. It was cool and a great place to come to escape the summer heat. It reminded me of an old50s restaurant. I sat at the bar the best place to get some quality sushi and service. And I greatly enjoyed the fish selection, it was chefs choice!
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Emily J.
Sep 16, 2024
I always see this restaurant on my way to In & Out and one time waiting around the bend at In & Out I looked this place up on Yelp and it had high reviews. Usually sushi in the SGV area is subpar or super expensive which I don't understand since there is a large dominant Asian population here. I guess majority of Japanese chefs are located in the Torrance/Gardena region which makes sense but was hoping over the last decade it would change. Alas, we have WA sushi in Alhambra! The best entrance to get here is by South Garfield. Just know that once you exit by 5pm the In & Out crowd WILL block you. Not to deter you from coming here but just be patient upon exiting and you'll get out of there. I came around 3:30pm and there were plenty of parking available next to the restaurant. The restaurant itself is unpretentious and upon coming in, the sushi bar chefs greet you along with the waitress. There isn't any happy hour sushi specials if that's what you're looking for. It's more of an Izakaya with premium sushi and sashimi offerings. They do have sake specials but that's about it. What I ordered: Salmon Skin Salad (A+) - Who doesn't love an extra crispy Salmon skin!? The amount of crunchy skin on this salad was superb! Probably the best one I had in a very long time and that's saying a lot since I'm so picky! The portion is larger than expected. Salmon Tamago Ikura Uni Chirashi (A) - All my favorites in one bowl! I was ecstatic they had uni and it wasn't all melty and disfigured. I forgot to ask if it was Santa Barbara uni but either way it was sweet and fresh! The tamago and salmon could have been sliced vertically over the rice instead of cubed which makes the dish look too chopped up. Could do better on the presentation for sure. Would definitely come back with friends to try their other dishes. Service was prompt and friendly. It's refreshing to know there is a standout sashimi restaurant in the SGV now for all my cravings!
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Katelyn K.
Jun 7, 2024
I've been to this restaurant before, but this is my first time visiting to Wa Sushi & Izakaya. Parking is easy to find as there is a parking lot dedicated to this restaurant. It may be difficult to drive into the parking lot if the line at In-N-Out is long. I stopped by for dinner on a weekday. Here's what I got:Mixed TempuraNegi Toro RollPhilly RollPork Katsu Cutlet EntreeThe server is kind and friendly. I feel welcomed and taken care of during my visit. I enjoyed everything I ordered, especially the red spicy sauce that comes with pork katsu cutlet. I'd definitely visit again to try different items!
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Anna-Marie T.
Oct 14, 2024
I've been to Wa Sushi a couple of times and each time has been a great experience. The host/waitress is super welcoming and always makes sure we are well cared for. The first time I visited I had a chirashi bowl and the second time I opted for the omakase. You really can't go wrong here; the fish is well prepared and the ratio to rice is perfect. Be sure to check out their specials board for some great deals. I will be back soon to get my sushi fix!
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Sam M.
Feb 25, 2025
Great deal and freshest fish. ! Will go back again. Service was good too. ! Waygu was awesome !
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