Irori Sushi

Irori is worth the drive in traffic for its high-quality sushi and consistently delicious food.A foodie friend first introduced me to this hidden gem in 2018 that's tucked inside a shopping center between CVS and Pavilions in Marina del Rey. Since then, it has become one of my favorite sushi spots for family gatherings, special occasions and introducing friends to great sushi.FoodI've tried a variety of items on the menu and you really can't go wrong with their sashimi or nigiri.Rainbow Roll - A solid choice if you can't decide on a roll. They also offer a Premium Rainbow Roll that's twice the price but well worth it for special occasions (I always treat myself to this on my birthday!).Salmon with Blue Crab - A great appetizer filled with real blue crab and a hint of truffle that will make you want to order more than just one.Nabeyaki Udon - One of the best I've had. Unlike some places that serve instant tasting udon, this one is rich and flavorful with chicken, soft egg, tofu skin and tempura shrimp.ServiceThe servers are wonderful. They are attentive, knowledgeable and happy to provide recommendations. Plus, they never rush you through your meal.AmbianceThe cozy interior features low tables which create a traditional feel. Since you'll need to remove your shoes, be sure to wear or bring socks.Bonus: The bathrooms are clean (the women's restroom even has a baby changing table) and they provide slippers so you're not walking in with just your socks.Overall this place is a solid choice for delicious sushi!

It's been years since I've been back to this place and it was nice to find it still has great service and fresh sushi. If you have never been, be prepared to take off your shoes and sit on the floor (they have dugout spaces for your legs). They do have 2 regular chairs in the corner for handicap use or if you have issues bending down. Menu is extensive with options for hot or cold, but sitting at the sushi bar is my favorite place if you want mostly sushi or sashimi. The chef will make suggestions for you if you wish and he will base it on your previous orders, so it's a nice personalized experience as it should be!They have various lunch specials ranging from a choose your option sushi, roll, or sashimi platter to combinations with hot portions for those not into raw fish. The tempura was nice and crispy but I found the batter a bit heavy. The sashimi salad was a generous portion of 3 types of sashimi, but I didn't care for the dressing which was too sweet for my taste. The sushi lunch special was a great deal even with several upgrades which I preferred to the standard choices. Fish was fresh and présentation was nice, but the rice fell apart when I picked up each piece. I look forward to going back and trying more now that I live in the area.

This place came recommended from a local and it sounded too cool to pass up. It's pretty unassuming on the outside and is part of a strip mall, but the inside is so cool. I think the most obvious and interesting thing is that they make you take your shoes off. All of the tables are ground level w/ no chairs so it's almost reminiscent like sitting on the floor. Servers were efficient for the most part. Very fast not too conversational. The food was pretty good. I appreciated the hint of spice in the spicy tuna roll. The ginza roll was super fresh and the fresh jalapeño added a nice touch. None of the fish was fishy if you know what I mean. The eel and avocado roll was pretty standard and good as well. Overall, it's a safe bet and cool vibe. Definitely check them out

Craving Sashimi. Didn't want to wait until the evening for Sushi restaurants to open for dinner. Ended up in MDR at Irori. It's close to home but never been nor seen it as it's tucked away and not visible from the parking lot that I've been in more times than I can count. Also for some reason, never came up in searched until the other day. So, like I mentioned, huge parking lot. Free. Same plaza as Pavilions, Kalaveras, T-Mobile and other businesses. But, unless you walk over into the circular parking, you won't see it. I questioned myself for a minute looking for the front of the place. Walk in, remove your shoes. So, don't wear socks with holes unless you don't care about that. Pretty busy for a late lunch on Saturday (~ 2PM). not so busy that there was a wait or you need reservations. Meaning, great service. Attentive. I'd say friendly but I was busy eating and on my phone and really didn't engage with the staff. As for the food - enjoyed the Sashimi, the oysters not so much. Too much sauce for my taste though not so much that I didn't eat them. I guess I'd say they were OK as they weren't bad. A few were pretty scrawny but not to the point of pointing it out to the staff. I just wouldn't order it again.On that last note, yes, I'd go back. Close to home. Parking. And I enjoyed the seating where it looks like you're going to sit on the floor but the depression or carve out under the table lets you sit, just not on a chair.

Tasty sushi, inviting ambience, great service. Highly recommend.We stopped by walk-in. Reservations highly recommended. They have traditional Japanese sitting, you leave your shoes at a rack in the entrance, so wear nice socks.Ample menu options with sashimi, sushi, nigri, rolls. Check the chef's recommendations. Our favorite dish was Tuna Albacore with crispy onions. Perfect texture combination and the onion augmented the Albacore perfectly. Baked salmon is good for those in your party that want something cooked. Salmon belly sashimi was second best. We also had Dragon roll as a comparison to other places and it was delicious. Highly recommend to go for the more traditional simple dishes with fish, they are very fresh!We had Mochi green tea and mago ice cream to share for 4.We sat at the sushi bar and that gave us a great view point and recommendations from the chef. The family tables are awesome as well, so next time we will do a reservation for a table!

We ate here the day after Valentine's Day. When entering, you have to remove your shoes; they sat us right away. When using the restroom, they have slippers available. The restaurant was not too busy, very relaxing, and enjoyable. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was very friendly. Our food was fresh and delicious. This place is great.

Intimate sushi spot, great service, delicious food. Came here late night on a Saturday and we were seated quickly. You have to remove your shoes before entering and the seating is almost like floor seating (but not actually), which was a new experience for me. They offer slippers near the bathroom which was a nice touch! Service here was amazing; everyone was super friendly and the food came out super fast which was really pleasantly surprising.Favorite bites of the night were the blue crab handroll and the dragon roll (the eel sauce was amazing). We sat at the bar and it was fun watching the chefs prep and interact!

I want to say this place is good but I feel like I paid a lot for relatively little. The ambiance is great, you take off your shoes and sit on the ground. I actually really like this kind of immersion in a sense, and they also offer slippers when you go to the bathroom. Service wise, it's okay, I feel like sometimes there will be missing things like no water unless you ask for it. It feels a bit uncharacteristic for a restaurant of this type but also not a huge deal.Food wise the sushi is good, the sides like miso soup and salad are kind of whatever but the fish itself is quite tasty. My gripe is that the portion size feels really lacking! I definitely left feeling pretty hungry even though it seems like I got a full meal. So overall, I would give this place a 3 stars but the quality of the food itself deserves an extra star. If you aren't budget constricted then maybe this place will be great for you.

I visited Irori Sushi for a dinner with family. The atmosphere is very calming and quiet, even when it gets pretty busy. In this restaurant, you leave your shoes at the front and walk in your socks. (They have slippers for the bathroom though, so don't worry about that!) The seating is Tatami-style, so it can be a bit tricky to get in/out of that if you aren't used it. Overall, I'd say the food was very tasty and the service was fairly quick. There is also a ton of parking outside. I'd recommend this place purely for the ambiance, but the shishito peppers and sushi were great too. I will be visiting again!

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