Akatora - Manhattan Beach

The omakase experience was incredible, and everything was exceptionally fresh! I didn't even need soy sauce. The service was excellent as well. read more The omakase experience was incredible, and everything was exceptionally fresh! I didn't even need soy sauce. The service was excellent as well.

Without a doubt, this is the best sushi I've ever had. Sit at the sushi bar and let the chef take over. His creativity and the flavor combinations in his dishes... read more Without a doubt, this is the best sushi I've ever had. Sit at the sushi bar and let the chef take over. His creativity and the flavor combinations in his dishes are truly unparalleled, and it's clear that they are meticulous about sourcing quality fish. If you're in the area, you absolutely must visit this place—you won't be disappointed!

This is one of the best sushi places I've ever experienced. I've been to Japan four times, but this place truly stands out. I can't wait to return the next time... read more This is one of the best sushi places I've ever experienced. I've been to Japan four times, but this place truly stands out. I can't wait to return the next time I'm in LA. The chef offered excellent recommendations, had a professional demeanor, and the sake was fantastic. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered the chef's custom menu twice. Everything was perfect!

Superb service. Fresh and innovative sushi. Delicious sides of caramelized cauliflower and a mushroom dish I didn't catch the name. The spicy miso slightly miss... read more Superb service. Fresh and innovative sushi. Delicious sides of caramelized cauliflower and a mushroom dish I didn't catch the name. The spicy miso slightly missed the mark for me but that's what you get when you explore. Certainly not a knock. Highly recommended restaurant. Cozy place.

We ordered omakase, and it was a good meal but it fell shy of being great. The rice was a bit too sour and took away from the flavors of the fish. The most perf... read more We ordered omakase, and it was a good meal but it fell shy of being great. The rice was a bit too sour and took away from the flavors of the fish. The most perfect bite I had was actually one where half the rice fell apart and I just went with it. There were some questionable flavor combinations as well but everyone has different preferences when it come to this so I wouldn't criticize too much.