Hama Restaurant

“My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed this sushi spot. We got the spicy edamame which was perfectly sauced and had a decent kick to it. We also got the crispy rice cake with tuna that my bf loved as it had a great crunch and loaded with tuna. For entrees, we split three specialty rolls: the yummy, temptation and Florence. All were tasty and full of flavor. We love our sauced up, dressed up sushi rolls and this place hit the spot. We will happily come back! Only downside is it's a bit pricey.”

“The best neighborhood sushi restaurant 🍣 I absolutely love Hama, and it’s made my top 5 list of recommendations for a few reasons. A) The rolls are unique, and always fresh. You’re not going to have a bad bite here. B) lots of ambiance and dining options. Dining solo, come. Date night, come. Large group, come. Hama has space and they use all of it very well. Just don’t be surprised if on a nice day you’re packed table to table on the side walk. Share a bottle of sake and have a few beers, this is the kind of place you can settle in and enjoy your time. C) Esther, the owner, is the star. Personally greeting each guest, while keeping a watchful eye on the whole ship. She’s the heart beat. She is the conductor of good times, delicious Japanese bites, and a sanctuary so sacred you might even catch the rich and famous enjoying their time. Highly recommend to anyone, for any occasion. This is a great LA restaurant! Xx, H”

“I hadn't been to Hama Sushi for several years. It was just as I remember it and better. I met Esther, the owner, a lovely woman. The cooked mussel starter dish is delicious and the sushi sampler plate was just what I wanted.”

“Received the most amazing service and fresh sushi here. Reservations are highly recommended for the weekend because they were packed when we arrived and were seated. Really convenient location, easily walkable from Abbot Kinney Boulevard / Venice Beach. The owner stopped by our table to speak with us for a moment and was so sweet!”

“I made a reservation for 5:30 pm last Saturday. Although the restaurant was still empty, the hostess gave us the worst table in the restaurant. I nicely asked her to get me a better table, but she denied me the opportunity to sit at the other available tables (for two) that were in the Main room. Because of her lack of goodwill, I decided to tell her to get me the table in the Sushi room, because my reservation was for there. She didn't believe, so I had to show her the screenshot from my cellphone to prove it. I go to this restaurant since 2004 when I first lived in Venice. I know the owner Esther since then. The 3 stars I am giving are not for the food or for the way this wonderful lady runs her business, but I find important that she's aware of how some employees can suddenly turn her business into a bad experience, like the one I had that night.”