Sushi Go 55

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333 S Alameda St Ste 317 (at Third Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90013

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(213) 687-0777
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Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
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Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Go 55 - Los Angeles, CA
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Best

Our service was great and the waiter was adorable. Ambiance was romantic and definitely recommended. For the music,,,I would recommend jazz or house and the people were cool. Port...

Worst

I really disappointed food which are sushi, sashimi and tempura of this restaurant. This is just average japanese dish, not 10 point rating food. Pros: service Cons: food

Worst sushi dining experience ever 3/31/2008

When I saw that this restaurant had five stars and such low prices, I thought ""Wow, this must be one of those super cool holes in the wall that you only stumble upon by accident or have to hear about through your friends,"" but I was wrong. The sushi was sub average at best (I could get the same quality at any higher end supermarket for much less money) and the service was absolutely abysmal. It was extremely frustrating gaining the attention of the servers, though I frequently called for them making pleading eye gestures, waving, even calling out to them directly, all to no avail. Even as the servers passed by me and made eye contact, they kept moving on. We had to ask for our bill three times and only got it after complaining that we had asked so many times and had been waiting up to half an hour. I will definitely never come here again. Pros: None, really Cons: absolutely horrible service, sub par susi, fish smell. Other things were less than thrilling, such as the lighting, but they pale in comparison to the bad service. more
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Consistantly Good. Fresh Fish. Good service. Good Value. 3/27/2008

Been to this place a couple of times now and each time has been a good experience. The sushi/sashimi always seems fresh, the service is good and you get good value for your money. There are some really tasty dishes on the appetizer/specials menu in addition to good sushi. This is one of the better places in the Little Tokyo area. I can't say it's the best because I haven't been to every one of them yet. I will definitely be back again. Pros: Good sushi. Good crowd. Good value. Cons: Nothing outstanding comes to mind. more
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Best sushi place ever!! 2/22/2008

Just went to Sushi Go 55 again for the thousandth time. Alway a favorite. Everytime I have a craving for sushi, I always end up here. We've tried other sushi places, but this one remains on top of the list. Their fishes are fresh, the staff is polite and very knowledgeable. Don't know what to order? Ask the sushi chefs and they'll lead you in the right direction. I highly recommend the anago (grilled freshwater eel sushi. Sounds strange, but tastes grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!) I love this place and would recommend it to everyone. Pros: Great food, great staff more
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Great place for sushi 2/2/2008

Don't go here if you are looking for seaweed salad. You would be better off going to the grocery store downstairs. But, if you let the chef guide you to what is most fresh, you should have a great meal. Pros: Plenty of parking more
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Straight up authentic sushi joint. Don’t... 1/21/2008

jennigonjoo Provided by Partner
Straight up authentic sushi joint. Don’t expect fancy ambiance (it’s on the 3rd floor of a mall) or Japanese fusion dishes here. You’ll get fresh f... more
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Low key, fresh fish, interesting dining spot. 1/3/2008

Sushi Go-55 is a low key sushi joint located in the little Toyko district of Downtown. Fish here as been good quality, although last time the toro didn't seem too fresh (was way too cold and hard). They offer freshly grated wasabi, though at $6. The red snapper is excellent, and most of the other rolls and sushi are as well. The prices are moderately higher than other places, and expect to spend about $60 a person not including drinks. Parking is easy, reservations would be recommended Pros: Good fish, easy parking, low key Cons: Slightly higher prices more
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Horrible! 12/19/2007

If this is the best Sushi place downtown L.A., then I'm SCARED! The seaweed salad was nothing I've ever had before...it wasn't bad, but definitely not good. The rolls we had were on the same level as the refridgerated rolls you buy at the grocery store. I should have figured the place wasn't as good as people have reviewed, since the place was dead. Even though service was pretty good and the people were nice, I will never go back. Pros: parking Cons: food more
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Quality fish and real sushi 11/10/2007

Considering how many people say that they like sushi, it's interesting how many don't really like fish. The important thing is the flavor of the fish, and some of the oilier types smell ""fishy"" even when they are fresh because that's how they taste and smell. Maybe there was something wrong with the ventilation for the earlier reviews, but I didn't notice the smell. I was also glad to see a board with daily specials based on the best FISH available for the day. Some places can make any wasabi-loaded, chili-sauce sprayed concoction your heart desires; I'm just glad that if you actually order American sushi like a California roll, you get crab instead of Krab in it. It was nice to have amaebi so fresh the tail twitched when I picked it up with my chopsticks. (I also got the shrimp heads returned to me in a fresh bowl of miso soup.) It was nice to have otorou that was perfectly marbled with fat instead of striped with gristle. I liked being able to go with the chef's judgement on the daily catch for my sushi- half the battle is picking the best fresh fish. (Unless it's flown in from Tokyo or frozen, all sushi places from the westside to San Diego get their fish from the fish market downtown- or so I heard from the owner of a great sushi place down in Solana Beach.) II agree with the other reviewer that Hamakawa is sorely missed, and Sushi Gen is great. But for a omakase of real nigiri sushi and sashimi washed down with some sake and beer under $120 for two people, this is my new neighborhood place. Pros: great quality seafood and chefs, real sushi, unpretentious prices Cons: hidden on 3rd story of ghost-town Little Tokyo Plaza shopping center more
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Simply Great Sushi and Pleasant Service 10/19/2007

Not a bad thing to say about Sushi Go 55. Great Sushi, incredible service, and easy to get a table. I go at least once a month and I have never been disappointed. more
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Top 10% 9/28/2007

Head and shoulders above most all sushi bars having unique fresh selections. You don't come here to order California rolls, catepillars,krunch, or salmon skin handrolls (Chevrolet stuff). Try the flying fish, Kumamoto oysters, tai, mirugai, or saba with shiso leaf or kazunoko as otsumami (appetizers) or as sushi. Drink with Otokoyama sake (this is where the good stuff begins, never order house sake, headache stuff). Tomo-chan, owner and mgr, is most congenial and sushi masters are very skilled in their craft Pros: Fresh and rare seafoods Cons: Service could be more attentive - s/b automatic water or ocha more
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Same as Star Rating - Average 9/14/2007

I've read all the rave review regarding Sushi Go 55, and finally decided to try it. I did notice the small fishy smell in the restaurant, but it could be due to poor air circulation. The wait staff was nice and attentive, but when it gets busy it could be hard to get their attention. I ordered variety of dishes to get a broad perspective on the restaurant. The tempura was excellent, grilled eggplant was average, and pickled cold dish was average. Now down to the heart of the meal. The variety of fish is excellent, freshness is good, price is reasonable. I ordered a Toro sashimi, and assorted sushi. The sashimi was good, but the sushi was average. What I felt was missing was the skill level in making the sushi. I felt like I was eating sushi from floating boats or trains. Ingredients to sushi are not very complex, but the art is the skill level and technique of the sushi chef, and how a sushi is constructed. I had better sushi at Sushi Gen and Hamakawa (Now Closed). Therefore Sushi Go 55 did not impress me to return soon, and I rated ?Average?. Pros: Variety, Price, Tempura. Cons: Sushi, Slight Fishy Smell. more
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The place smelled fishy, not a good sign for a sushi place that is rated 5 stars!! 9/9/2007

I will start by saying that I have eaten in over 100 sushi places all over the world in the last 30 years. I consider my self a sushi expert. And for that matter a very picky eater. I am also very health conscious. I have a rule, never eat in a place that smells fishy. When my wife and I walked in we smelt fish, but since she is Asian, it didn't bother her. So she convinced me that since it was so highly rated in citysearch, we should give it a try. So, we sat down and ordered a California roll, yellowtail sashimi, 1 small beer and 1 7up. I had one piece of California roll and realized where the fish smell was coming from. I spat it into a napkin and tried one of the 4 tiny pieces of yellow tail. It was ok, but not as good as everyone seems to say. I asked for the check and it was $28.36!!! Holy 100-dollar bills batman, what if I would have eaten the normal amount of sushi? I would have had to have my visa titanium!!!! The place is a rip off. I would not recommend it to my cat, much less any human being. We headed back to Tokyo town and ate at Komasa. Had to wait but it sure was good. And by the way we had at a Teriyaki Salmon dinner, 2 8 Piece Yellow tail sashimi, 2 yellowtail sushi, spicy tuna roll, regular tuna roll, those Japanese soybeans, California roll, 2 miso soups, 1 large beer and 1 7up and a couple of other orders of sushi I can?t remember right now. Anyway, the total bill was 68 bucks (I could actually afford to pay cash!!), and I left an 11 dollar and change tip! I tried to get them entered into city search but it never happened. Don't know why. In conclusion, I have to say that I have depended on city search to show me the best places in the LA area. This is the first time the site failed. I really hope it doesn't happen again. Pros: The place looked good. Very few customers so was seated fast. Maybe that was a warning. Cons: Smelled fishy and the california roll was the worst I have ever eaten. Too expensive and had to climb 3 stories just to get ripped off. more
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Best Sushi in LA 8/18/2007

My Boyfriend and I Love this place enough to go three times in one week. The sushi chefs are great.. and the waitresses are sweet... The sushi is very fresh melts in your mouth and especially love the sweet shrimp.....I definitly give five stars to this place......when you go there make sure you buy the sushi chefs a beer they deserve it...... more
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great service, quality, and a scrumptous menu selection!!!! 7/18/2007

I really like the Sushi restaurant and ""Sushi Go 55"" is the best place for me.\r Sushi quality is very good!!! The place's owner is kind and give me a great service. I always feel as a home.\r Comfortable, good food!! Please try! more
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great selection 6/22/2007

i took my boyfriend to sushigo55 for his birthday. the sushi bar was full but we had a table reservation. the lighting was a little too bright, there is no romantic ambiance in the place, but the food was excellent. we had the stuffed eggplant appetizer, edamame and miso, plus the blue crab roll, the spicy scallop roll, and a few other sushi and rolls. the waitress was very helpfull in recommending the specials. since it was a birthday, they brought out a plate of tempura ice cream with fresh strawberries and a candle. the waitresses came over to sing Happy Birthday to him. i was surprised, since i had only mentioned it was his birthday the day before when i made the reservation. very nice touch. there was a large party (also a birthday) next to us that sang along too. we will definietely go there again. the parking was easy, they validated our ticket, so it was free, and getting there was a snap. park on the 4th level of the parking garage, then go into the mall, where you will then be on the 3rd level of the mall. Pros: price, location, parking, fish selection Cons: lighting, decor more
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The sushi here is phenomenal especially the Toro sushi is... 6/6/2007

The sushi here is phenomenal especially the Toro sushi is unbeatable. This place is small so try to get... more
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The sushi here is phenomenal especially the Toro sushi is... 6/6/2007

Henry Provided by Partner
The sushi here is phenomenal especially the Toro sushi is unbeatable. This place is small so try to get reservation and the wait could be long for ... more
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Best Sushi in LA 5/10/2007

I've been going here for a few years now, and this is my favorite sushi place in LA by far. The servers are really nice and sweet, and the fish is always fresh. The portion-sizes are great, and you definitely get your money's worth. I highly recommend the blue crab hand rolls! The chef also makes a spicy scallop roll which is very yummy. Pros: Fresh sushi, reasonable prices, big portions Cons: none! more
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Excellent Sushi 5/7/2007

Fresh sushi, free parking, great service, great prices...I love this place! I'm very picky about my sushi and this place has not yet failed me. The waitresses are very sweet and the service is wonderful. I work downtown L.A. and am able to drive to the restaurant (where parking is easy, plentiful and free--a boon on the weekends!) and eat in just over an hour. The prices are reasonable, and so my lunch pal and I can always plan on a delicious weekly sushi lunch. Pros: Fresh sushi, prices, hassle free parking more
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Always good! 5/3/2007

Fresh Fresh Fresh!!! Excellent service. I tend to always sit at the bar. The chef gives helpful reccomendations there and with a smile. My friends and I choose this restaurant for special occasions and savour each and every moment of it. I reccomend the Spanish Mackeral as well as the Red Snapper. Mmmm, so delicious!! more
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Serving fresh fish flown in from all over the world with over 25 varieties of seafood & shellfish serving sushi, sashimi, & more

Owner Message

  • We use the highest quality fish fresh daily from Japan and all over the world. Our soy sauce is a special house recipe. We use high quality real wasabi and ginger.

    We are open 7 days for lunch and dinner.

    The Morishita family opened the second sushi bar in America in 1966 and have received a sushi pioneer award and plaque from the California State Assembly.

    Located on the 3rd floor inside the Little Tokyo Shopping Center (same building as Little Tokyo Galleria Market) on the corner of Alameda and 3rd Street.

Editorial

  • In Short
    A long pale sushi bar made of prized Japanese Cypress dominates the minimalist, blond wood and white bento box of a room. The chefs each have 25 years' experience, and the savvy...

  • 3/23/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 11:15am-2:15pm, 5:30pm-10pm Sat -Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Payments: Discover, American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Wholesale District / Skid Row, Central LA, Downtown
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