10 Best Asian Fusion Restaurants in Santa Monica

“I loved my dining experience there! The decor is warm and special; the service, impeccable, and the food is beautifully presented and delicious. I recommend the lobster spring rolls, the calamari and shrimp salad, and the duck fried rice. If you really like lemongrass, then try the seared scallops!“

“OK I'm glad to see Koreans do the health thing up to a point. No MSG is fab. Is there hfcs? Kale makes me so sick. Yes I'm half Korean, that explains my fickle stomach. Why is there kale in the japchae? And bobimpap is no fun without the Korean side dishes put in the rice bowl- aka. banchan,반찬! Where's the: Seasoned spinach-Sigeumchi-namul 시금치나물 Yellow Radish- Danmuji 단무지 (WITHOUT THE HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP!) Burdock root - ueong, 우엉 Stirfried Anchovies-Myeolchi bokkeum, 멸치볶음 Seaweed - Gim-김 Red snapper would work for a protein! Look at black garlic as a soy sauce sub for people with hypertensive issues. Trumpet mushrooms or enoki mushrooms? Lotus root? Water chestnuts? Marin usually has high fructose corn syrup and that's horrific for your health. By the way, Radish kimchi aka. Kkakdugi, 깍두기 is very well liked by non-Koreans and Koreans. You can make panjeon with red lentil batter instead of wheat flour. Rice paper is another good gluten free ingredient. Then you can serve us in house, seated on the floor sitting on cushions, shoes off on a low table in metal bowls, with metal spoons and chopstics and KTrot or soccer playing on a huge flat screen tv. KTrot, think Ms. Trot on Chosun TV, Golden Oldies on KBS, etc. You're making me homesick! Carpe Diem!“

“Absolutely incredible banh mi sandwich. The bread was incredibly fresh, and the tofu and mushroom filling was very flavorful. Can’t recommend highly enough. Also, Alvin (co-owner) is a true class act gentleman. Can’t recommend the experience highly enough.“

“Sweetfin Poke in Santa Monica delivered exactly what I was craving—a super fresh, flavorful, and satisfying meal without the heaviness. I stopped in for a late lunch and built my own bowl with spicy tuna, bamboo rice, avocado, pickled shiitake mushrooms, crispy onions, and their creamy togarashi sauce, and every bite was spot-on. The fish tasted incredibly fresh, the toppings were vibrant and varied in texture, and the portions were generous without being overwhelming. The space itself is bright and minimal, and the service was quick but friendly—they helped me navigate the menu and offered great suggestions. I also grabbed one of their sparkling yuzu lemonades which was the perfect balance of tart and refreshing. It’s clear Sweetfin takes pride in quality ingredients and thoughtful combinations, and it’s the kind of place you can go multiple times a week without ever getting bored.“

“It was a fun place to have brunch and meet up with family. The food was not exactly as good as I thought it was going to be, so I was a little disappointed. The service was really exceptional. Very helpful and friendly. I do recommend making reservations in advance, if you can.

Parking: There is a paid parking garage that they give a 2 hour validation for, if you can find it.“

“Beautiful setting for a wedding! The food is super yummy and the staff is amazing! Can’t wait to go back.“

“I’ve dined here with family and friends for decades. Good food, good hospitality, reasonable prices, and a pleasant room. Never a disappointment. Friendly too.“

“Manager KI Bae is a true Service oriented Manager, his attention to detail, customer service was beyond exceptional. His genuine sincerity is a true testament there is still individuals that care about their performance. The entire staff was great and the main reason why we frequently attend the Santa Monica location“

“All the food is taste very delicious, you must try them all.“

“Man I got me this one special sale 2x1 bowles or pay for 1 get the second on for 50%. The under $5 bucks menu is really awesome I had the chicken and teriyaki wht .rice Im going there just about every day

Kid-friendliness: Bring your kids they got the kids menu

Wheelchair accessibility: North side where the parking lot is also there's a handicap wheel chair access the poo parking lot gets filled up really fast because there's other business to share with“