Sushi Sho is a S*** Sho! Rude, offensive and unsanitary to the 100th degree! - true horror show . New owner is possessed by demons. No mask , doesn't wash hands! I saw a large rodent ? New York subway size slither from the kitchen !!! When I told him what I saw he told me he was going to call the Police on me? Wtf ?! I am shocked that the health department hasn't shut this place down yet! The food is over priced. He rips everyone off and the sushi tastes worst than sushi from 7-11! Please avoid this place. Be patient- There is a new sushi place opening down the street where Louise's was- then this Sushi Natzi can pack his wasabi and crawl back under the rock he came from.
Michele V.
This was our first time trying Sushi Sho. Our favorite Santa Monica sushi restaurant has closed and we have been trying many places to find a new sushi "home" to no avail. Sushi Sho is definitely not that place. The fish was bland and not tasty. The sushi was not cold. The rice fell apart and so it was a mess to eat. Some rolls we ordered were not in the boxes and there were other rolls that we had no idea what they were and did not order that were there. Something with crab roll we did not order and some kind of mashed pinkish purple stuffed roll that we couldn't identify and had almost no taste. We ordered spicy salmon and got plain salmon. There were 4 sauces but we really had no idea which sauce the chef wanted us to put on what items? It would have been better if he labeled them or mixed them into the rolls as they should be. We asked for extra ginger and wasabi and did not receive. All in all supermarket sushi is better and comes packaged much prettier. This was all just thrown in boxes. Oh and yes as all are mentioning on this thread, the prices were higher than advertised and posted for sure. Next...
Toshak Singhal
Fish is not fresh. End of story. Everything can be excused but fish needs to be fresh. I got Chirashi Bowl. Won't recommend it.
Diane Suchet
My son ordered sushi and restaurant made a mistake charging him 95$ for 2 rolls . Couldn’t cancel transaction on Apple Pay and said he didn’t have enough cash to pay him what he owed for the mistake so asked him to come back the next day to get cash back . He didn’t give him any receipt . We came back today and now he said that person was extremely rude , he said couldn’t give cash back so had to give a company check but gave 8$ in cash. I had asked for a receipt and he never gave it. When I asked to wait until I was depositing the check on my app at the counter in front of him. He became very annoyed and asked me to do that outside, he was too busy . Restaurant was empty . I continued on with screenshot of the check which made him say “ok I am going to call the cops “. I replied “please do so I can explain to them what is happening”. He didn’t , we left and I will check with my bank tomorrow to make sure his check is valid. Very discourteous mean interaction from the restaurant which is not the kind of service one would expect . Sushi are not even good
Nathalie D.
This is so disappointing We have been coming to that place for at least 15 years They apparently changed ownership The new owner is extremely dishonest Our bill was 47$ thé sushi was disgusting we asked to eat in on the terrace and he brought us the sushi in boxes We did not even have plates fir the soy sauce We also waited for over 40 min fir our food The day my husband looked at his bank statement he was charged 68$ so that guy overcharged $21 ! We called him and he told my husband to call his investors and he hang up on him Then we drove there he again said it was not sushi sho and then he called the cops on us !!!! Do not go there He also does not wear a mask !
Isabel H.
Really delicious, the sushi was spectacular and I've been eating sushi since I was a toddler, the service is great and the chef is very nice
Dana M.
Oh what a shock to do my usual phone order and then walk in to the confusing new arrangement that had been our beloved Sushi Sho, now called Candy Fish. Crushed. First, the sushi chef was not wearing a mask! I asked him to put it on. Then he rang up my order for $119 and had to void it - wrong order. Then he hadn't even started my order altho on the phone he said ready in 10 minutes. I didn't come early. Then I realize he is the only worker in the shop! So hands all over the place, then no mask. Whaaat? The sushi was sloppy. Tasted ok, but with the sanitary issue, never again. The cost was way up, too.Then there is the crazy new decor, heavy cloth chairs and tables and the picture window obscured by a wooden barrier. This is a tiny takeout shop that pre-pandemic had appropriate little tables and metal chairs. Add all this up and it seems a very bad businessman has destroyed a long-time successful neighborhood restaurant. So sad for us neighbors. RIP Sushi Sho.
Greg S.
Not sure why Yelpers say it's closed but it might as well be. This pains me on many levels given what a long and reliable run Sho had before whatever is going on now. The new owner raised prices, lowered quality and seems unaware of the concept behind masks. I'd be more sympathetic to his cause if he didn't fret more about the music playing than my order. He let the prior chefs go, had no one manning the register, and now churns out overpriced sushi that was falling apart before he even put a lid on top of my order. Brothers Sushi is coming down the street, so barring a quick turnaround, our beloved neighborhood sushi spot will be out of business soon. Such a shame.
Andrew S.
We had take out from the new chef and enjoyed our food . We had a big take out order abs everything was ready on time . We especially liked the quality of the fish . Scallop, tuna , yellow tail , ikura, rolls and salads were delicious .
Ksenia Tolmazin
My fav sushi shop around the area. Always fresh and delicious.
I have enjoyed this place for years, simple takeout sushi. However, recently the prices have increased and the quality has decreased. I thought the first time was mistake so I tried them again only to have the same disappointing overpriced experience. I asked for a receipt and the price was $20 more than it was 2 months ago and the guy said tip was included. I am bummed to no longer have a go to sushi place for takeout. I think they must be under new ownership.
Dina Litt
Worst meal again. We picked up for our son’s birthday (his request) as this place has been a casual family favorite for over a decade. The avocado rolls were not ripe and just terrible. Not sure how you can get those wrong? The taste of the whole order was off. I called the store to share feedback and was hung up on. I know businesses are tough to run these days but this is not acceptable. We are bummed b/c this is our kids favorite neighborhood spot and we can no longer go.
Madison Gipson
I have come here plenty of times because I work on the street and the staff have always been friendly and the prices have always been great. I guess they have started new management/ownership. So when I got the price of 2 simple cut rolls as $25 I kindly asked to get a refund as I wasn’t willing to pay that much right now. I was met with the OWNER first trying to find a reason not to refund me where I calmly told him I would just dispute the charge with my bank if he didn’t refund me. Then this made him mad and he told me to step back while insulting me being a customer.I tried to explain that it just wasn’t within my budget today and that he should be kinder to customers and he just shut it down by over talking me with other insults.I told him I’d take a picture of him to make sure everyone knew who they were going to be met with. Please just be aware when going in of the price increase and rude customer service under new management
Debi Fries
This was one of the worst experiences. The prices on the menu were apparently inaccurate and they charges more than what was quoted for starters. I ordered the spicy tuna dom and when I got it it was filled with mayonnaise. I can’t eat that so I went back in to ask if he could please remake it as it never stated that it was made with that. The sushi chef was extremely rude and said well you never asked. Of course I don’t ask as why would I, I’ve had it made with mayonnaise before. He refused to do anything and practically ignored me until I left. Never going back.
Molly S.
We've been taking out from this local favorite for years now. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the sushi never disappoints! And the prices are crazy reasonable especially for its location! It's been around for 18 years and we think of it as our little gem... we always go for the spicy tuna and California rolls but everything is always fresh and simple:)
Sushi Sho is a S*** Sho! Rude, offensive and unsanitary to the 100th degree! - true horror show . New owner is possessed by demons. No mask , doesn't wash hands! I saw a large rodent ? New York subway size slither from the kitchen !!! When I told him what I saw he told me he was going to call the Police on me? Wtf ?! I am shocked that the health department hasn't shut this place down yet! The food is over priced. He rips everyone off and the sushi tastes worst than sushi from 7-11! Please avoid this place. Be patient- There is a new sushi place opening down the street where Louise's was- then this Sushi Natzi can pack his wasabi and crawl back under the rock he came from.
This was our first time trying Sushi Sho. Our favorite Santa Monica sushi restaurant has closed and we have been trying many places to find a new sushi "home" to no avail. Sushi Sho is definitely not that place. The fish was bland and not tasty. The sushi was not cold. The rice fell apart and so it was a mess to eat. Some rolls we ordered were not in the boxes and there were other rolls that we had no idea what they were and did not order that were there. Something with crab roll we did not order and some kind of mashed pinkish purple stuffed roll that we couldn't identify and had almost no taste. We ordered spicy salmon and got plain salmon. There were 4 sauces but we really had no idea which sauce the chef wanted us to put on what items? It would have been better if he labeled them or mixed them into the rolls as they should be. We asked for extra ginger and wasabi and did not receive. All in all supermarket sushi is better and comes packaged much prettier. This was all just thrown in boxes. Oh and yes as all are mentioning on this thread, the prices were higher than advertised and posted for sure. Next...
Fish is not fresh. End of story. Everything can be excused but fish needs to be fresh. I got Chirashi Bowl. Won't recommend it.
My son ordered sushi and restaurant made a mistake charging him 95$ for 2 rolls . Couldn’t cancel transaction on Apple Pay and said he didn’t have enough cash to pay him what he owed for the mistake so asked him to come back the next day to get cash back . He didn’t give him any receipt . We came back today and now he said that person was extremely rude , he said couldn’t give cash back so had to give a company check but gave 8$ in cash. I had asked for a receipt and he never gave it. When I asked to wait until I was depositing the check on my app at the counter in front of him. He became very annoyed and asked me to do that outside, he was too busy . Restaurant was empty . I continued on with screenshot of the check which made him say “ok I am going to call the cops “. I replied “please do so I can explain to them what is happening”. He didn’t , we left and I will check with my bank tomorrow to make sure his check is valid. Very discourteous mean interaction from the restaurant which is not the kind of service one would expect . Sushi are not even good
This is so disappointing We have been coming to that place for at least 15 years They apparently changed ownership The new owner is extremely dishonest Our bill was 47$ thé sushi was disgusting we asked to eat in on the terrace and he brought us the sushi in boxes We did not even have plates fir the soy sauce We also waited for over 40 min fir our food The day my husband looked at his bank statement he was charged 68$ so that guy overcharged $21 ! We called him and he told my husband to call his investors and he hang up on him Then we drove there he again said it was not sushi sho and then he called the cops on us !!!! Do not go there He also does not wear a mask !
Really delicious, the sushi was spectacular and I've been eating sushi since I was a toddler, the service is great and the chef is very nice
Oh what a shock to do my usual phone order and then walk in to the confusing new arrangement that had been our beloved Sushi Sho, now called Candy Fish. Crushed. First, the sushi chef was not wearing a mask! I asked him to put it on. Then he rang up my order for $119 and had to void it - wrong order. Then he hadn't even started my order altho on the phone he said ready in 10 minutes. I didn't come early. Then I realize he is the only worker in the shop! So hands all over the place, then no mask. Whaaat? The sushi was sloppy. Tasted ok, but with the sanitary issue, never again. The cost was way up, too.Then there is the crazy new decor, heavy cloth chairs and tables and the picture window obscured by a wooden barrier. This is a tiny takeout shop that pre-pandemic had appropriate little tables and metal chairs. Add all this up and it seems a very bad businessman has destroyed a long-time successful neighborhood restaurant. So sad for us neighbors. RIP Sushi Sho.
Not sure why Yelpers say it's closed but it might as well be. This pains me on many levels given what a long and reliable run Sho had before whatever is going on now. The new owner raised prices, lowered quality and seems unaware of the concept behind masks. I'd be more sympathetic to his cause if he didn't fret more about the music playing than my order. He let the prior chefs go, had no one manning the register, and now churns out overpriced sushi that was falling apart before he even put a lid on top of my order. Brothers Sushi is coming down the street, so barring a quick turnaround, our beloved neighborhood sushi spot will be out of business soon. Such a shame.
We had take out from the new chef and enjoyed our food . We had a big take out order abs everything was ready on time . We especially liked the quality of the fish . Scallop, tuna , yellow tail , ikura, rolls and salads were delicious .
My fav sushi shop around the area. Always fresh and delicious.
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I have enjoyed this place for years, simple takeout sushi. However, recently the prices have increased and the quality has decreased. I thought the first time was mistake so I tried them again only to have the same disappointing overpriced experience. I asked for a receipt and the price was $20 more than it was 2 months ago and the guy said tip was included. I am bummed to no longer have a go to sushi place for takeout. I think they must be under new ownership.
Worst meal again. We picked up for our son’s birthday (his request) as this place has been a casual family favorite for over a decade. The avocado rolls were not ripe and just terrible. Not sure how you can get those wrong? The taste of the whole order was off. I called the store to share feedback and was hung up on. I know businesses are tough to run these days but this is not acceptable. We are bummed b/c this is our kids favorite neighborhood spot and we can no longer go.
I have come here plenty of times because I work on the street and the staff have always been friendly and the prices have always been great. I guess they have started new management/ownership. So when I got the price of 2 simple cut rolls as $25 I kindly asked to get a refund as I wasn’t willing to pay that much right now. I was met with the OWNER first trying to find a reason not to refund me where I calmly told him I would just dispute the charge with my bank if he didn’t refund me. Then this made him mad and he told me to step back while insulting me being a customer.I tried to explain that it just wasn’t within my budget today and that he should be kinder to customers and he just shut it down by over talking me with other insults.I told him I’d take a picture of him to make sure everyone knew who they were going to be met with. Please just be aware when going in of the price increase and rude customer service under new management
This was one of the worst experiences. The prices on the menu were apparently inaccurate and they charges more than what was quoted for starters. I ordered the spicy tuna dom and when I got it it was filled with mayonnaise. I can’t eat that so I went back in to ask if he could please remake it as it never stated that it was made with that. The sushi chef was extremely rude and said well you never asked. Of course I don’t ask as why would I, I’ve had it made with mayonnaise before. He refused to do anything and practically ignored me until I left. Never going back.
We've been taking out from this local favorite for years now. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the sushi never disappoints! And the prices are crazy reasonable especially for its location! It's been around for 18 years and we think of it as our little gem... we always go for the spicy tuna and California rolls but everything is always fresh and simple:)