50 Best Sushi Bars near La Crescenta Montrose

“Sushi Monster – Montrose

We had a great experience at Sushi Monster in Montrose. From start to finish, everything felt relaxed, welcoming, and well taken care of.

The rolls were the standout — beautifully presented, generous portions, and packed with flavor. Each roll tasted fresh and well-balanced, without being overpowered by sauces. The nigiri and sashimi were equally impressive, clearly made with quality fish and attention to detail.

What really elevated the meal, though, was the attentive and friendly service. Our server was knowledgeable, checked in at the right moments, and made thoughtful recommendations without ever feeling rushed or pushy. It made the entire experience feel genuinely enjoyable.

If you’re looking for a reliable local sushi spot with excellent rolls and great service, Sushi Monster is absolutely worth a visit. We’ll definitely be back. 🍣“

“Fresh fish and impressive knife skills from the chef. Sitting at the counter and watching the precision, technique, and attention to detail made the experience even more enjoyable. Every piece was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Highly recommend.“

“The atmosphere was fantastic, and the food was delicious. However, the service was disappointing. Our server was condescending and repeatedly interrupted our moment by crossing between us without a word. When I asked about drinks, she was short and even gave inaccurate descriptions. This is my second visit, and both times with the same server have left a sour taste. I hope the service improves because the food deserves better! This is my second visit, and both times with the same brunette server, whose attitude left a sour taste.“

“The service, the food, the environment and the kindness and efficiency of our server tonight! 😋👍“

“Fresh and delicious nigiri and sashimi and great value for the top quality sushi. Love the Chefs and the entire team is so welcoming and kind. Great place for a special occasion or a dinner for 2 at the sushi bar. Our favorite sushi restaurant in LA!“

“Delicious and freshly prepared food 🥘“

“Qauint and charming sushi place. Reaonably priced for fresh sashimi and sushi dishes. Very pleasantly surprised w the freshness of the seafood!
Service was attentive and sweet even when it got busy.
Definitely a repeat customer!“

“Very delicious! My daughter fell in love with Katsu Sando ❤“

“I came across this sushi bar by accident! I was trying to go eat Mexican food a couple doors down and they were closed. What a fabulous surprise. The sushi is super fresh. The rolls were interesting and totally delicious. I will definitely be back! I love that they have a back door also because it’s very convenient for the parking. The service could not have been better.“

“amazing food, service and ambiance!“

“I had an excellent lunch at Sushi Yuzu. The restaurant has a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere, and everything I ordered tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared.

I started with the tuna sampler, which was beautifully presented and offered several different cuts and preparations of tuna. Each one had its own distinct flavor and texture, and the quality of the fish really stood out. It was a great way to sample the restaurant’s sushi and a perfect start to lunch.

The highlight, though, was the spicy tuna crispy rice. The rice was crisp and golden on the outside without being overly hard or greasy, while the spicy tuna was fresh, flavorful, and nicely balanced. It had just enough heat without overpowering the fish. I’d even dare to say Sushi Yuzu’s spicy tuna crispy rice was better than Katsuya’s, which is a very high bar.

The food felt refined without being fussy, and the quality made a casual lunch feel special. Sushi Yuzu is definitely worth visiting if you enjoy fresh sushi, especially tuna. I’ll absolutely be returning to try more of the menu.“

“My go to sushi spot for a couple years now. I absolutely love the vibes, the food, and the prices. DoorDash runs deals for delivery from here all the time too if you’re looking for a chill night in. The staff is all friendly and the place itself feels welcoming. Truly a hidden gem for the locals. Gonna include some favs of people I’ve taken here: ultimate salmon roll, crispy rice spicy tuna (they don’t add mayo which I love), yellowtail kama, veggie gyoza“

“great food. Good service. decent prices“

“Our server Peter was fantastic. He has a great personality, a genuinely friendly attitude, and never made us feel rushed, which we really appreciated.
The sushi was fresh and delicious. One thing that stood out was that the rolls had a generous amount of fish instead of being mostly rice. In fact, the rice portion was surprisingly light, which I personally loved because it let the quality of the fish shine through.
And the Red Wine Roll is an absolute must try, trust me, you will thank me later.“

“Great setting and great Sushi two thumbs up 👍🏽“

“Been here many times before, mostly weekdays during lunch hours, never knew they get so busy on weekends. But lines moved quickly, plenty of various prepared takeout sushis in the cold storage areas. Regular customers often recommend food items to try for newbies. Overall, a pleasant place for fresh sushis.“

“WOW! This might be the best and most authentic sushi i’ve ever had in California. The sushi isn’t like anything you would have at your average sushi restaurant. This fish tastes so fresh. And don’t even get me started on the rice. The sushi rice they have is AMAZING. I could eat an entire bowl of it. If you don’t come at least once in your lifetime you’re missing out.“

“Seabutter, in the heart of Glendale lies this sushi restaurant that is a masterpiece. It is right next to Americana, sadly it has horrible parking but near places like Shake Shack, bourbon steak, In-n-Out, Capital One cafe, BJ’s brewhouse, and I’m quite sure a Starbucks as well Joe & The Juice literally next door.

Every sushi is fresh and tastes delicious, the atmosphere is like you’re a Roman patrician arriving at his Villa where his luxurious life is. It doesn’t look so fancy, but it feels comfy. There’s no trash nor dirt on the floor just clean and has a nice modern look.

The service here is very quick, the wait time is non-existent and the staff are very kind-hearted and quick with orders. When we come here, we are usually give On the house meals which is nice. There’s also a bar area and you can watch them make your sushi!

The food here is the spotlight in the show, it is the best sushi I have ate in my whole entire lifetime as well my whole bloodline. The sushi here is fresh delicious and it’s nice. I showed pictures of non-sushi items like Chicken Teriyaki, and Garlic Edamani, but most of the pictures are just sushi.

In the end, after coming here 50+ times I can agree this is the best sushi place I will ever touch on earth. If there was sushi in heaven, Seabutter will be there.

They also have another restaurant place called The Bar which I will review one day. But other from that, this place is a must-go and is very underrated and overlooked.

PS: before you go here, the parking is absolute garbage due to Americano and other popular places!

Peace✌️“

“I loved everything I ate (spicy tuna roll and chutoro being my favorites). Everyone working there was so friendly and accommodating!! Shoutout Han at the bar who really just understood me -- every cocktail was delicious. I will 100% be back and recommend to friends.“

“Great service and very friendly staff“

“paid $200+/per for 10 corse
The quality and portion is fair for LA

However the kinds of fish they offer and presentation is not unique enough to limit ability of selecting menu
disappointment of getting fully cooked Seabass sushi and cooked well done beef sushi 🙄“

“Best sushi ever! I highly recommend them! The food is sooooo good!“

“If you love sushi and robots, Katana is it. Their sushi and robata plates are delicious (my personal favorites are the white lotus roll, fried rice, and grilled avocado). For anyone avoiding alcohol, their mocktails are also very tasty. The vibe is also great, I love the outdoor seating area.“

“Excellent food. ambience is also very good. we had udon noodle soup which was freshly made and great taste“

“We came to this restaurant as it is open late and walking distance of the Hyatt place. It is a quaint small restaurant. Great service. Sushi is definitely above average - there are so many good sushi restaurants in LA so tough competition. But within old town Pasadena area, this place is a definite must. Garlic edamame is a must try!“

“Salad Dressing is amazing. Parking is horrible. They said 10-15 for my order. 25 minutes and I got a $52 Parking Citation🤬🤬🤬🤬“

“Absolutely fantastic. No notes. Had the omakase with the sake pairing, was a experience I will not forget. Service was superb, super nice and highly attentive. And the food, out of this world. The intimate space was beautiful and made the experience feel very special. Would highly recommend!“

“it's a tiny little hole in the wall amazing awesome delightful friendly place!!!! the food and the people who work there are amazing!“

“Great food and the people in the restaurant where accommodating to my dietary restrictions. Will definitely come back!“

“We were 5 ppl ,ordered like 8 dishes all were amazingly great my first time to Gokaku Rama. Was so worth it after all day in universal su Dr ios,3 min drive to Gokaku place ..I did not want to end my meal .this is the best restaurant“

“Just go and order Omakase. It is the sushi experience of your life!“

“Food Delicious Service excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Each piece of nigiri was exquisite, melted like butter on my tongue! Each one was individually seasoned to perfection, either on the rice or the fish, no soy sauce in sight, and definitely not needed! The fresh ginger was the only garnish, and it had to be the most flavorful I have ever had. Chef Fumio is an absolute artist, and gave us a little info on each piece he served. He obviously takes great pride in his work, and it shows! Best Omakase experience I have had in LA, so far, especially for the price. Went for lunch, but will be back for dinner.“

“Came here for my friend’s birthday and we had an amazing time. The food was amazing and the service was incredible. I had the garlic addict role and the 1000 bucks roll. They even made my friend a sushi cake for her birthday! I will definitely be coming back!“

“Hands down my favorite place to splurge for dinner. Sitting at the bar for piece-by-piece omakase is always such a great experience. They buy what’s best from the market for that evenings service so I’ve seen them run out of stuff, but that means everything you’re eating is incredibly fresh. Adventurous eaters will be rewarded with the best seasonal delicacies. I’ve sat and eaten for 2 hours and not been served the same thing twice, unless I requested it. Easily some of the best sushi & sashimi outside of Japan.“

“Arrived close to opening and we were the first party on the wait list, which you join by using an app. But there was an open table for 5, and when, after waiting a significant amount of time, we asked asked a server whether we could be seated at the open table, since we were a party of 3 and another party of 3 was seated at an identical table; he said he would ask, and then left, never to return with an answer to our question. When we finally were seated, it took 20 minutes for the server to return to take our food order after the drink order. The food was very good, but the overall experience was not. There is no host dealing with the wait list, and this is part of the problem. I recommend arriving at opening, or after 6:30 when things seem to slow down.“

“Very cozy and modern sushi bar with very high end fish options. The nigiri sushi really stand out. The choices of garnish is very spot on. Very warm and friendly service. I would make a reservation since the place is not very big. Plenty of meter parking around. Will definitely be back.“

“Love this spot. We’ve already been back a few times because it’s just consistently good. The service is always great, and sharing the cut handrolls is such a fun experience (and honestly way more fun than expected). Super tasty every time; definitely a go to for us now.“

“If you are in the San Gabriel Valley area you must stop here if you want amazing Sashimi. Started with fatty Tuna that melted in my mouth so fresh delicious then moved on to giant Clams (Mirugai) it was sweet & crunchy I could have gone for second order not many sushi restaurants have (Mirugai)The fatty belly Salmon was buttery & the spicy Tuna hand roll sashimi was perfect coz I’m a spicy food addict it was just heavenly for me. Yum yum 🤤 ended with Kumamoto Oyster 🦪 it was so sweet like cotton candy in your mouth made me wanting more which I did order more. Lol 😂 The house hot Sake was good for a cold night paired so well with my amazing Sashimi! Great way to end my Friday night here! Thank you Chef!“

“Ramen were super good and excellent customer service.“

“Best sushi, ever! Style and quality is excellent!“

“Give it a 5 1-5 great customer services great food“

“This is on3 o& m6 favorite sushi places in Los Angeles. Always very fresh, great daily specials, and unusual options. Try the maitake sushi!“

“The ramen was very flavorful, but a little salty. The sushi was okay, but it tasted a bit sour to me because of the lime flavor. The sourness kind of overpowered the other flavors of the sushi. Also, no ginger or soy sauce came with the sushi. Updated from previous review on 2026-09-20“

“I like this place. Premium rolls are delicious!!!!“

“Прекрасное обслуживание, всё очень вкусно.“

“I enjoyed my rainbow roll, and Hollie P was a great server who made sure that my soy and sesame allergies were accommodated and helped me get an alternate sauce that I could have. It’s maybe 5 pieces sushi for $10, so more snack or light meal than substantial, but that just means you can try more things. Tasty food, nice ambience.“

“owner is so kind and food is incredibly cheap and delicious!!! not to mention with great portions for the price! i go here almost every week after school with my friends and it’s become such a lovely place to hangout and eat good food. amazing service and little wait time. i recommend this spot to every person who comes to hollywood/la. we love you sushiq!“

“Fabulous sushi! We come here often whenever we’re craving really good, fresh sushi.
We’ve brought so many friends and guests here, and no one has ever complained. The service is always great, especially considering it’s bar-style seating and they have to serve so many people at the same time. The food also comes out very quickly, and everything tastes so fresh.
Definitely try the hand rolls, especially the spicy tuna and spicy lobster! The rice cake is amazing, and the mushroom soup is so different and delicious.
Try to get a reservation if you're going weekends. It can get very busy and long wait.“

“They have great lunch specials for both ramen and sushi! Plus validated parking, which is rare in Hollywood, on the Eastown property!“