I tried MIKA SUSHI on Olympic and Sepulveda

[cupcake]

After reading about it here. My husband and I did not have high expectations, and that's probably a good thing. The place was EMPTY on Saturday night at 6:30. Literally. We ordered some standard rolls, and really everything was mediocre. The spicy tuna was on par with Gelson's, and the crab was imitation, I believe. We got what we paid for, basically, and will never go back, which is a shame. I'm still searching for the perfect low-key, West LA sushi find. Onward and upward!!

[blackie135]

When I used to live over on that side of town, I used to really like Niko Niko Sushi across from Trader Joe's at National and Westwood. Nothing fancy but good sushi and good prices.

[westsidegal]

imho, niko niko definitely does not serve good sushi, but it does have good prices.

[TYRUSHAMADA]

DOES NIKO NIKO HAVE A LOCATION IN LA HABRA?

[ultralowincome]

this place is GOOD. inexpensive, quick service, good food. give it another chance.

[tony michaels]

We are pretty regular at U-zen on Santa Monica Blvd. just a block or so east of Bundy on the north side of the street. It's across the street from a mini mall with a really good Oaxacan place, Monte Alban. There is also Anju in the mini mall on the SE corner of Barrington and Gateway, (and coincidentally also with a good Oaxacan place called Tlapazola Grill).

[westsidegal]

would heartily recommend u-zen.

[amoretignis]

Would Sushi Sushi be considered low key? Sushi Sushi's located on Beverly just north of Olympic. It's traditional sushi that won't break the bank if you choose to go a la carte. I show up early evening (before 8pm) and have had no difficulty getting seated. It's small, quiet and the fish is divine.

[westsidegal]

imho, sushi sushi serves great sushi.

[hch_nguyen]

Sheesh, I'm sorry to hear that, cupcake. I was gonna try this place, too. Guess I need to keep looking. You might try Sushi Karen or Mashiko in the Ralph's strip on Jefferson and Overland. They're on my to-do list for low-key West LA sushi, too.

[westsidegal]

i would absolutely avoid sushi karen. supermarket sushi is higher quality than the stuff they served me.
also, the restaurant smelled strange. . .