Okina Sushi - San Andreas

I've been going here a long time and it's one of my favorite little hidden gems. I've loathed telling other than close friends about this place cause it's small and can get too crowded sometimes and I get turned away at times showing up without a reservation... but it's time to grow up and stop being so selfish. Sushi is authentic and reasonably priced, cash only, no non-sense kind of place. There's better top of the line sushi at other high end places but Okina's combination of price, freshness, preparation and cozy experience makes it a 5 star place in my book. Hard to find due to little signage and hard to park, but worth the trouble. Japanese owner chef is talented and sometimes talkative, sometimes not and it helps to stay on his good side :

Amazing hole in the wall. The chef is so nice and the sushi is so fresh. I only do omakase on the bar, and it's well worth it. Nigiri and sashimi heaven.

A little hidden gem! The real deal. Traditional Japanese setting done by Japanese Architects. Sushi, nigiri and sashimi all deliciously prepared.

We've been coming for years. It's the best in The City IOurHO (based not on knowing all of the Sushi bars in the city, but on total satisfaction with the quality, price and traditionally authentic sushi). Only open Thur-Sat. Tiny. Call before 5:30 to make a reservation for one of the two tables that seat 4 each, the one table that seats 2, or the bar that seats 6

Traditional style sushi that I’ve been trying to find for so long. No “crunchy”, no spicy mayo sauce, no deep fried frankenstein rolls for $17. Just really delicious nigiri and simple maki for a great price. Alcohol menu is lacking but they allow byob.