I always wanted to try Omakase and was in LA for the day. I had the lunch special and it was unbelievable. I have been eating sushi since the early 90s and this was by far, the best I have ever had. I would highly recommend trying this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen E.
Delicious and Classy. Excellent service. Our favorite spot in Little Tokyo. Our favorite Sushi in Southern California.
Gary Y.
omg very expensive and don't order the salmon! full of bones! I tool one bite and got a bone stuck in my throat!!! waitress said it's the collar of the fish! I said you mean the gills! ugh didn't eat after that. I don't recommend that place and I eat a lot of Japanese food
Sona N.
really amazing nigiri, it melts in your mouth. hamachi (yellowtail) is my favorite here!! the restaurant is really pretty too, i love going here when in little
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Charlie Extra
The service is good, but the product is mediocre. Not as good as the recommendations say.
Lisa S.
This was a great find with great food. I had a family member visiting who is a foodie. She liked the options we chose which made me feel good about choosing this restaurant.
Linnea E.
Easily one of the best meals I've ever had. A friend chose Ootoro for dinner so I didn't really know what I was in for and I'm not going to lie, when we first saw the menu I was a little shocked. Definitely pricier than I usually dine but when in LA right? It's still a limited menu at my budget but I ordered the chirashi bowl for $28.95 and 100% I would order it a million more times and honestly it's a steal at that price. It's positively loaded with some of the freshest fish I've ever had and it was by far the best meal of our trip. The restaurant itself is very nice with modern decor and low lighting to build the ambiance. The servers were very attentive and service was prompt - I don't think my water glass ever emptied. I'd give it more stars if I could!
David V.
Been wanting to try this place since I was told it was about to be open. Still unsure if it's the same ownership as the one in Irvine & Walnut but if it is, I have to say, the quality of fish & service at this location is a lot better than the Irvine location. At the same time, I'm not sure if the service is related to how busy the place gets; I had reservations for 6:30pm on a Thurs night & when I arrived, the place was entirely empty & only 3 parties dined in during my entire time there. So every time our dishes came, we got a detailed explanation of the order along with how it was cut & made. Makes me wonder if the service would be the same if it was a full house. All in all, it was really quiet since it was mostly empty but the place had an upscale feel. There was even a private area of about 4-6 tables if needed. Quality & taste of everything was great, much better than Irvine. Also, love how the Hamachis, Toro, & Tuna were cut so thickly & largely, made me felt I was really getting my moneys worth. Not to mention the freshness of it & how it just melts in your mouth, simply amazing. Only minor gripe was the size of the Japanese cheesecake. For $4.50, I thought it'd be cut with a lot more "surface area" but I guess with these types of restaurants, desserts are just a "taste test." Parking wise, it's DTLA so can't expect any convenience. I ended up parking at Wellers Court across the street & had 2 validation stickers but it wasn't enough as I was there for more than 2 hrs so ultimately had to pay $12 but I suppose it comes with the territory. Personally, I still believe Izakaya Osen in Irvine still reigns as the best place for omakase in terms of quality, taste, service, & pricing. But this is a place I'd consider returning to or recommending for anyone that's in the LA area & you don't mind paying for parking.
Gabriela Verendia
The wild salmon nigiri and soft shell crab hand roll were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claudia H.
Their omakase was amazing and the chefs hooked it up with some extras! Would definitely return for that menu and the wagyu on baguette
This place is delicious and such a great lunch deal. Amazing portions and such fresh fish. The toro don bowl was insane.
Anthony K.
This restaurant has a lot of vibe and gives a lot of bang for buck. It's become one of my favourite in the city. They have a really robust nigiri menu and delish chirashi bowls. The staff is really attentive and check on us often.
Edwin S.
Chirashi is so fresh !! Other sushi nigiri very good too ! I'm glad I pick this restaurant
Jenny C.
OoToro Chirashi never disappoints||OoToro Sushi Japanese Restaurant 1569 Fairway Dr, Walnut, CA 91789 Today's special fresh fish is thick-cut and of the same quality as the ingredients. Lunch is from 11:30am to 2:00pm. If you don't want to wait, it is recommended to arrive before 11:30. If you need to wait, it usually takes 30-45 minutes. If you meet the first round of people who have finished eating, you have to wait for about 10-15 minutes. Someone will check out in about 45 minutes of the first round
Lucy G.
Hands down the best sushi in LA! I've been to hacienda height store before, we did omakase. It is insanely expensive but so worthy it. Everything from presentation to freshness and taste are beyond my expectation! I think one of the dishes has really gold power in it. My friend and I went to Ootoro Little Tokyo for lunch. I ordered Toro Don which is fantastic. Toro just melted in my mouth. I guess they sell out pretty fast if you are the first batch of customers. Service is very good too. Waitress is very polite and attentive. Defiantly will come back with my husband.
I always wanted to try Omakase and was in LA for the day. I had the lunch special and it was unbelievable. I have been eating sushi since the early 90s and this was by far, the best I have ever had. I would highly recommend trying this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious and Classy. Excellent service. Our favorite spot in Little Tokyo. Our favorite Sushi in Southern California.
omg very expensive and don't order the salmon! full of bones! I tool one bite and got a bone stuck in my throat!!! waitress said it's the collar of the fish! I said you mean the gills! ugh didn't eat after that. I don't recommend that place and I eat a lot of Japanese food
really amazing nigiri, it melts in your mouth. hamachi (yellowtail) is my favorite here!! the restaurant is really pretty too, i love going here when in little
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The service is good, but the product is mediocre. Not as good as the recommendations say.
This was a great find with great food. I had a family member visiting who is a foodie. She liked the options we chose which made me feel good about choosing this restaurant.
Easily one of the best meals I've ever had. A friend chose Ootoro for dinner so I didn't really know what I was in for and I'm not going to lie, when we first saw the menu I was a little shocked. Definitely pricier than I usually dine but when in LA right? It's still a limited menu at my budget but I ordered the chirashi bowl for $28.95 and 100% I would order it a million more times and honestly it's a steal at that price. It's positively loaded with some of the freshest fish I've ever had and it was by far the best meal of our trip. The restaurant itself is very nice with modern decor and low lighting to build the ambiance. The servers were very attentive and service was prompt - I don't think my water glass ever emptied. I'd give it more stars if I could!
Been wanting to try this place since I was told it was about to be open. Still unsure if it's the same ownership as the one in Irvine & Walnut but if it is, I have to say, the quality of fish & service at this location is a lot better than the Irvine location. At the same time, I'm not sure if the service is related to how busy the place gets; I had reservations for 6:30pm on a Thurs night & when I arrived, the place was entirely empty & only 3 parties dined in during my entire time there. So every time our dishes came, we got a detailed explanation of the order along with how it was cut & made. Makes me wonder if the service would be the same if it was a full house. All in all, it was really quiet since it was mostly empty but the place had an upscale feel. There was even a private area of about 4-6 tables if needed. Quality & taste of everything was great, much better than Irvine. Also, love how the Hamachis, Toro, & Tuna were cut so thickly & largely, made me felt I was really getting my moneys worth. Not to mention the freshness of it & how it just melts in your mouth, simply amazing. Only minor gripe was the size of the Japanese cheesecake. For $4.50, I thought it'd be cut with a lot more "surface area" but I guess with these types of restaurants, desserts are just a "taste test." Parking wise, it's DTLA so can't expect any convenience. I ended up parking at Wellers Court across the street & had 2 validation stickers but it wasn't enough as I was there for more than 2 hrs so ultimately had to pay $12 but I suppose it comes with the territory. Personally, I still believe Izakaya Osen in Irvine still reigns as the best place for omakase in terms of quality, taste, service, & pricing. But this is a place I'd consider returning to or recommending for anyone that's in the LA area & you don't mind paying for parking.
The wild salmon nigiri and soft shell crab hand roll were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their omakase was amazing and the chefs hooked it up with some extras! Would definitely return for that menu and the wagyu on baguette
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is delicious and such a great lunch deal. Amazing portions and such fresh fish. The toro don bowl was insane.
This restaurant has a lot of vibe and gives a lot of bang for buck. It's become one of my favourite in the city. They have a really robust nigiri menu and delish chirashi bowls. The staff is really attentive and check on us often.
Chirashi is so fresh !! Other sushi nigiri very good too ! I'm glad I pick this restaurant
OoToro Chirashi never disappoints||OoToro Sushi Japanese Restaurant 1569 Fairway Dr, Walnut, CA 91789 Today's special fresh fish is thick-cut and of the same quality as the ingredients. Lunch is from 11:30am to 2:00pm. If you don't want to wait, it is recommended to arrive before 11:30. If you need to wait, it usually takes 30-45 minutes. If you meet the first round of people who have finished eating, you have to wait for about 10-15 minutes. Someone will check out in about 45 minutes of the first round
Hands down the best sushi in LA! I've been to hacienda height store before, we did omakase. It is insanely expensive but so worthy it. Everything from presentation to freshness and taste are beyond my expectation! I think one of the dishes has really gold power in it. My friend and I went to Ootoro Little Tokyo for lunch. I ordered Toro Don which is fantastic. Toro just melted in my mouth. I guess they sell out pretty fast if you are the first batch of customers. Service is very good too. Waitress is very polite and attentive. Defiantly will come back with my husband.