Had dinner tonight at Miura for the first time. According to the sushi chef, they have been here for 11 years and to be honest, I never knew they were here. Saw many good reviews on Yelp which is why we came. Ordered the fix prix Omakase dinner for $70 person. Here is what we ate: Marinated seaweed appetizer, hama hama oysters, shrimp gyoza, assorted sashimi (2 pieces each of 5 different types) chawan mushi, deep fried sole with ponzu sauce Nigiri Sushi: Snow crab, Spanish mackerel, Squid, Sakae (salmon), Live Santa Barbara Amaebi, Salmon roe, Hokkaido uni, Toro. Santa spot prawns head deep fried - yummy!!!! Miso soup Desert, 3 of us shared banana fritters with vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream mochi and flan. This restaurant is pretty close to Nozomi in terms of quality and slightly better than Chitose. All these 3 restaurants are great sushi restaurants in the South Bay. If you have never tried this restaurant, I highly recommend it. Reservations for Friday and Saturday is necessary if you want to seat at the sushi bar. Very happy to finally try this restaurant.
(5)
david c.
A hidden gem with in the heart of an inconspicuous strip mall where they serve the freshest sashimi. The atmosphere is pleasant and warm. The staff are attentive and prompt. The food is first grade. The price is fair however it is on the higher side. To be fair, the omakase meal set is standard for the Japanese stomach volume. If you are a larger eater or hungry, you may find the amount to be smaller than what the other reviewers indicate. To be fair we all eat too fast and too much anyways. But hey, how many local restaurant actually serve o Toro tuna!!!! That is very rare. My 2 small children enjoy it As well. Reservation is definitely recommended. In closing: Quality and atmosphere: excellent Food amount: moderate for omakase Service: excellent Price: higher (but other dishes are fairly priced) Omakase set $70 sushi set $50 Bento $18 or so. Cheers
(4)
Sarah A.
Can someone tell me if they closed down?? I've tried calling to make a reservation THREE days in a row and nobody will pick up.
(4)
jonika w.
We just moved to town and are desperate for a good local sushi spot. I had been doing a bit of research here on yelp and happened upon Miura. My husband and I first tried when we had a sitter it was so packed we could barely get in to ask if we could sit down. Another time on a last minute let's give it a shot whim and once again nothing available. So we finally made a reservation and with the babe in tow headed over for an early bird dinner. We ordered omakase for us and rice eel and edamame for the babe. Almost every piece the chefs sent out was great minus one or two pieces of fish that was a little too fishy for my taste (which is strange for omakase!) after the chefs sent everything out we put in an order for Uni and it was good! We will definitely return as it is so so close. Next time I'll ask how certain things I like are at the moment and order that if I get the green light. For now the hunt continues...
(4)
J l.
This is one of the best sushi restaurant in LA area. This place is consistently fresh and delicious.
(5)
FF Rainmaker S.
Had the Omakase based on a friend's recommendation. It was really good. So much food. The quality is great. A hidden gem.
(4)
Starfish G.
Super fresh. No crunchy rolls or mayo. This is clean pure Japanese food and it's finest. A bit on the pricey side but was worth it.
(5)
JOHN L.
By far one of the best sushi places in the South Bay. Quality probably as good as West Side sushi restaurants. The omakase is a great value and you get to try many different dishes. The service is also outstanding. Very friendly and very accommodating. Highly recommend. Will come back.
(5)
Lynne H.
Have been here before and was always a little put off by the few tables that were usually empty and told we needed a reservation. Today was the same but we were offered the sushi bar. We just wanted a couple of Bento boxes and don't like sitting at the sushi bar for entrees but went for it anyhow since we were hungry. We felt obligated to order some sushi so we just did one box and shared it. We have eaten sushi for years in Little Tokyo and are not newcomers. We had three additional items; Toro sushi, Spanish mackerel sushi, and what was supposed to be yellowtail sashimi. We seriously thought the yellowtail pieces were a freebie when they came our way they were so paper thin and only three puny pieces! Those three items cost us $28! This place is highway robbery. The toro was so thin as we'll. We will never go back here. We can drive a bit further north into Gardena for better sushi at more affordable prices. I don't like getting taken advantage of or cheated. Very seriously thinking of disputing this on my credit card.
(1)
CC K.
Had dinner reservations for 8:30. (Says its open from 5:30-10p) It was busy when we walked in, but we were quickly seated at the 2 open spots reserved for us at the sushi bar. So far, so good. We read the yelp reviews saying their fresh fish is way better than the regular food, so we decide to do the $45 omakase since we weren't THAT hungry. The $60 omakase basically had the same as the $45 omakase, but with some sashimi, a starter, and dessert ... We were excited to order and start our sushi experience until we were told that they ran out of the omakase. Our waitress listed a number of different fish that they were out of. Which basically was half of the sushi's offered on the omakase. So no omakase, so a la carte is it then! So I ask the lady again which fish they didn't have and she started to list fish after fish after fish. No UNI, no HALIBUT, no YELLOWTAIL, no SWEET SHRIMP, no SALMON EGGS, no SPANISH MACKEREL. I stopped her ... I couldn't keep track of all this. So I told her to give us the long sushi paper and cross out the ones they DID NOT have so we can mark down the ones we COULD order. So basically most of the good stuff was gone. So many items were crossed out! the regular mackerel, which said it was $5 or $6, but it was crossed out and changed to $8. (Next to it they wrote "fresh") so I guess this one was just caught or killed? I contemplated walking out. We ended up ordering the giant clam skewers, tofu steak, yellowtail collar, the dinner box (3 items: cod, sushi, fried oyster,), snow crab sushi, scallop sushi, octopus sushi, mackerel "fresh" sushi, tuna sushi, 2 large Sapporo. The lady who took our order came back to tell me ran out of giant clam skewers. WOW! Thats like kicking me when I'm already down. Okay, so I switched it for clam something with sake broth. THEN ... The next thing the waitress says really turns my mood sour. She said "sushi chef says if we want to do the $60 omakase, he can do it." So maybe if we spend MORE money, we can get what we want. Note: most of the fish in the $45 omakase is IN the $60 omakase. After around the time we finished the sushi's we ordered and were eating the dinner box, we saw the sushi chef bring out a small tray of UNI in a small wood tray. I also think I saw a few different items I was told they did not have. This, I did not understand at all. We already ordered a shitload of other food, so at this point we didn't want it anymore NOR were we going to start an argument at the restaurant. So overall, the sushi is good but pricier than other comparables ($6-8 for 2 piece sushi & $9-14 for 2 piece high end) the clam sake broth thing ended up being a boring clam soup, the $9 yellowtail collar was excessively burnt and small for the price, tofu steak was flavorful, dinner box was good ... But for $18?? We spent over $100 for 2 and I felt CHEATED. I thought I might give this place another shot, maybe for a 5:30 reservation, but after writing this all down, looking back at what happened without a beer buzz, I don't think I will ever come back. I'm changing my 2 stars, to ONE STAR.
(1)
Jennifer N.
Miura is a very small restaurant in a shopping center between PCH and Narbonne. I would never knew this restaurant was here if it's not because of my friend who works near by. One simple dish is just really too delicious to describe the taste, the Tofu Steak. It is with bonito flakes and bonito broth. The taste is amazing!! The DINNER BOX is a combination of 3 selections from a list and rice and miso soup, a small house salad and 2 pieces of leek gyozas. List 1 selections, beef teriyaki, Saikyo Yaki, Yakitori or Tsukune. List 2- Tempura, Tori Tatsuta, Kaki Fry, or Ika Calamari. List 3 is sushi. Selections of sushi, sashimi, inari, spicy tuna rolls or California roll. Our selections was Saikyo Yaki (grilled fresh cod with miso sauce)- It was grilled perfectly, char on the skin, and the cod was so smooth and tender. -Fried Oysters: 4 pieces battered and served with dipping mayo sauce. -Sashimi- Tuna, Salmon, Yellow tail! Fresh and thick Oysters- in half shells were fresh and juicy, Tofu Salad- is delicious as well. Greens were fresh and crunchy. Salmon skin salad- green salad with baked crispy salmon skin. Soft shell crab- were delicious and more meat then other soft shells crabs I've tried. Salmon sashimi- The best I've ever had! So fresh and so juicy and meaty! They have omakase sushi platter, $45, which is a plate with 12 pieces of sushi and 1 roll at chef's choice. The Omakase course is so good for $60 comes with special selections of appetizers, sashimi and sushi from the chef's own menu. Complimentary refill fresh green tea and a package of pre moistened cotton towlette for you to wipe your hands before and after meal! Love that idea! Everything at this restaurant is so delicious and definitely worth trying, You can't go wrong with anything ordered. Everything tastes authentic and the sauces are uniquely marinated into the dishes. Remember that although the quantities are small. Quality is not always quantity. Quantity is not always quality. Here, it's definitely Quality over quantity. SO GOOD FOR YOU! Make sure to go early, they run out some of their sashimi. Last time I went, I was devastated they ran out of Salmon. It's only open dinner time. 5:30pm to 10:00pm and closed on Sundays. Plenty of parking, it's small, quiet, and intimate. Spotted some celebrities here before from the PV Hills.
(5)
Carolyn P.
$60 omakase is such a deal! The fish quality is just okay but the amount and variety you get is pretty awesome. Perfect place to catch up with friends that leaves everyone uncomfortably stuffed. :) Below are some items from the omakase meal: Seaweed salad Oysters Steamed egg (chawanmushi) Fried fish collar Sashimi plate (5 types/2 pieces each) Nigiri plate (i think 8 types/ one piece each) Miso soup Mochi ice cream or flan Shrimp Gyoza (varies)
(4)
Juan G.
Excellent sashimi one of the best!! Make sure you have reservation before you go! The quality and freshness of UNI, superior!!
(4)
Emily C.
Amazing!!! The food here is CLASSIC and really great. The food is fresh and delicious. I'm a HUGE fan of their omakase. For $60/person you get a fantastic meal with a great variety of dishes and flavors. The fresh oysters are some of the best I've had in LA. Their chawamushi (steamed egg) is phenomenal. The egg custard is super smooth and really flavorful. Be careful, they serve it piping hot!! The sushi and sashimi here are FANTASTIC. Definitely up to par with Sushi Gen standards. Their Ama ebi (sweet shrimp) is TO DIE FOR. The shrimp is SUPER fresh, very sweet, and so crisp. The flavor and texture was perfection. The uni was ok. Not the best I've had, but still good. The fried flounder was also very tasty. The fish was extremely tasty and very tender. Awesome dish. For dessert, we had a choice of custard pudding or mochi ice cream. We went with the pudding. It was tasty. Lots of egg flavor and smooth texture, but I've definitely had better dessert. Their dinner combos are also really delicious. For about $20 you can get a bento with a bunch of little dishes. Great deal and delicious food! The service here isn't spectacular, but the food makes up for it. They're polite, but nothing worth raving about. The restaurant is TINY, and the decor is very minimal. This restaurant is really all about the food. Awesome place in the South Bay for fantastic Japanese cuisine.
(5)
T G.
Wow! This is real authentic Japanese food. You know you've stumbled on a real gem when every single person in the restaurant is Japanese. (And I'm not) We went on a Wednesday night. We called around 6:30 and got the last 2 person reservation at a table around 6:45pm. We ordered the $65 Omakase. OMG. Every single dish they brought out was so delicious. It felt like the food just kept coming. I believe there were over 10 courses. Favorites would be: oysters, monkfish liver mousse, seared fatty tuna, every type of mackerel, hamachi and the flan. It's even hard to narrow it down to that many things. The Sashimi will melt in your mouth. You will leave overstuffed and incredibly satisfied. Everything tasted extremely fresh. The service was top notch. There were two waitresses and a sushi chef. They even tell you which sushi to eat with soy sauce and which ones you do not need it. Note: they do run out of things towards the end of the night, so get there early. In a place this small it is somewhat expected. Everything here is good though, so just go with what they have. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Chris H.
Let's start buy saying the place is very clean I mean spotless. But I feel very cheated as the yellowtail sashimi was tracing paper thin (3 pieces). Then the fatty tuna sushi (15.00) just as thin are you kidding me. Then the Spanish mackerel sushi just as thin. I stopped there and left very dissatisfied. So they get 1 star for cleanliness.
(1)
David L.
First timer..this place is located in a strip mall..order fresh oyster to start, delicious and fresh..aji dashi tofu was presented with grill cucumber and egg plant and fresh bonita flakes, the broth was amazing..next was deep fried flounder...for my main course, deluxe chirashi sushi and grilled cod..all the dishes was fresh and delicious.. Staff is friendly and helpful
(5)
Mindy Z.
My husband and I tried Miura based on the Yelp reviews. We found the restaurant to be a very authentic Japanese place that is small and comfortable. We ate the Dinner Box (Think Bento Box) which costs $18.00 and allows you to pick a choice from three sections. I picked the sashimi, tempura, and cod. The fish was fresh and delicious. They do not offer fancy sushi rolls here, but rather more basic sushi. We were impressed with the restuarant, and will return.
(4)
Christy S.
Little place in Lomita. My boyfriend and I went there for Valentine's Day and we made reservation before hand. We arrived and pretty much headed straight to our table. We ordered 1 omkase course and ordered sushi and other items on the side. The omkase was a little disappointing. The cooked food was just okay, nothing over the top delicious. The sushi and sashimi on the other hand are excellent! very very fresh stuff. Due to some ocean problem, they didn't have any uni when we were there. But we'll definitely go back to this place for the raw stuff! My favorite was the scallop and giant clamp sushi! Mmmmmmm!
(4)
J M.
Some of the best sushi this side of the pacific. A good (and expensive) test is to order the uni. Superb. Also consider all of the little things. Fresh wasabi. Homemade ginger. Everything we ordered exceeded expectations. You will pay for it but this is as good as it gets.
(5)
Kirk L.
Really fresh fish! I liked the ambiance of the restaurant. Minus one star for service(or lack thereof)
(4)
Todd W.
I can't tell you if the food is good, because for the first time ever,. at any restaurant, I walked out after sitting down. The people working here are horrible. There were four spots open at the bar, yet they claimed they were reserved, . . ok, well take a table. They tried to jam us in a tight corner, so I just took the table against the wall, which like three others was open. I move my seat against the wall with the other to get more room, and the waitress said rudely "you'll have to move that back when we seat someone in the corner". Huh? several open tables and you are going to hassle me because I don't want to sit in the cramped corner (where you apparently intend to stick the next sucker who walks in). She stood there starting at me, and then walked away with attitude. Meh, maybe you care a whole lot about exactly where someone sits, but I'm not interested in deal with the attitude. So, I got up and left. The menu I saw was uninspired same old stuff. Save yourself the frustration and go somewhere where they want your business and will treat you with a reasonable amount of courtesy. Oh, and I had to add this line after hitting submit because I read a few other reviews . . . many comment on the service, or that they felt unwelcome . . BINGO. Seriously, most people wouldn't know good sushi if it bit them, and this place is nothing special in a strip mall on PCH. Avoid the horrible service and.
(1)
Rudia L.
A certain doctor had recommended this establishment and at first I was surprised at their parking lot. I realized that there were some renovations being done and I thought it was the wrong place. However, my friends and I went there and had the most enjoyable dinner. The sashimi (my favorite) was amazing and the service was very nice. It seemed like a dive but it was a meal to remember. Very happy with the recommendation and will definitely go again.
(5)
Diane H.
Best sushi. Amaebi was fabulous. Soooo fresh and you know it because he makes it in front of you. Chawan Mushi is so delicate. Uni is fresh, too. You can tell by the color and it taste so creamy. Love it there.
(5)
Tiffany T.
Miura is the hands-down the BEST place for sushi in the Southbay (maybe even in Los Angeles). My husband and I have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed by the fresh sushi options. FOOD: Love love love the yellowtail sashimi and can't get enough of it. It is PERFECT! Yellowtail anywhere else just doesn't compare. The halibut, red snapper and salmon sushi are also good choices. Giant clam, miso cod, sweet shrimp, fried flounder and soft shell crab are among some of our favorite dishes as well. The bento box is a fair deal and includes a nice variety. The chef also makes his own fresh ponzu sauce. :) SERVICE/AMBIANCE: The sushi chef and waitresses are all very friendly and inviting. The waitresses are attentive and always refill drinks and clear dishes quickly. The restaurant is small, with a cozy ambiance. Would recommend making reservations on weekends to secure a table.
(5)
Carmella P.
Just had the best sushi here...the fish was fresh and flavorful. Price is so reasonable. I will definitely be coming back!
(5)
Jeff F.
I am typically not one who yelps or writes reviews. But, because i felt so strongly about this restaurant and my experience, that i decided to start my first review. As a small business owner and a proud south bay resident for over 30 years, I prefer the local businesses and hidden gems than the larger chain restaurants. I used yelp to help me find a nice authentic Japanese sushi bar, (near harbor city kaiser) and found Muira. - Big Mistake (for them, i hope after this review) I decided to celebrate an extremely joyous occasion (unfortunately by myself) with the birth of my first baby (daughter). I am smiling and glowing, from excitement that my daughter who had some complications, is now healthy and safe. I arrive at 8:40 and request a table for 1, either at the sushi bar or a table. I see the sushi chef, he eyes me up and down for a good 3 seconds. I just came from the hospital, so i don't know if he was looking at my hospital wrist band, or my dress (polo shirt, and shorts) or that i didn't look like a typical Japanese (from japan) person, but he pulls the waitress and speaks to her in Japanese. Little do they know, but i can speak and understand Japanese Fluent. The waitress then comes over and says "oh sorry but we are out of fish today". I am shocked because i look in the sushi case, and see plenty of fish. I look around and restaurant has about 10 tables total, and about 8 were filled, but no one at the sushi bar. I tell the waitress, "it looks like you have plenty of fish. The waitress just keeps saying "I'm sorry". I see a dirty look from the sushi chef and give him one also. I wanted to say "@#$%" but refrained from it. Horrible customer service. This place deserves a negative star! I have been in customer service and a server at several restaurants. A huge part of the reason for dining outside if for the ambiance and the experience (of finding that great hidden gem). As a server, i would try my best, each time to provide a hospitable and gracious experience for my customers. I do appreciate that some Japanese restaurants (especially in the south bay) maintain an authenticity of tradition. Different from the Asian fusion restaurants in Hollywood. However, there was a level of snobbery and cockiness from establishment that I will never dine at. So in short, if your looking for good sushi and experience, i would look elsewhere. I would suggest, (and will post more reviews now that i am a yelper) Sushi Ken- best omakase/deal -Torrance Kaguro- for the best tonkatsu - Torrance Torihei- best yakitori- Torrance Mako Sushi- best sushi- Little Tokyo Sanuki no sato- best udon- Gardena Inaba- best tempura/set dinner- Torrance Ichimi Ann- best soba/cheap eats- Torrance Muira- Worst Service I hope this review finds you well.
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C L.
3.5 stars If this place is supposed to be the shining star among sushi-yas in the southbay, then I'm sorry to say, but southbay Japanese cuisine has declined a bit. My friends and all all got the sushi omakase ($40) which comes with 12 pieces of sushi, a mini-roll, and miso soup. The Good: uni (this was great!), scallops, ama-ebi, giant clam (excellent texture), The Decent: tuna, red snapper, yellowtail (this needed to be aged 1 more full day - not enough buttery-ness had come out) The Disappointing: chuu-toro (i've had much better - not fatty enough at all and barely discern-able from their regular tuna), salmon (this looked fluorescent and didn't taste good) I hated the fact that if you get miso soup made out of the ama-ebi, they decline to give you the regular miso soup that comes with the omakase set regularly. What also sucked - and this is a pet peeve of mine - is the plating of sushi. I don't like it when sushi places put EVERYONE's sushi on a single big plate. I can understand if it's a cheaper/value sushi place, but for a place like Miura, I'm expecting individual plates for each nigiri order that comes out. I mean, every single decent sushi place in Little Tokyo does that. The biggest drawback to plating things en-mass is when a fish, for example: the snapper, requires different saucing than other dishes. Red snapper is usually served with ponzu, but in this case, it came bare alongside the other fish. And if it had ponzu on it, the ponzu would have spilled into the fish right next to it. Anyway, $40 is not a lot to pay for an omakase, usually, but this was more like a "prix fixe" menu -- you knew what sushi pieces you were getting, how many pieces, etc... Furthermore, we were all still kind of hungry afterward. I mean, we were yelping tonkatsu places while finishing up our meal. With all of that said, I'd come back for a more casual lunch to try their bento sets, but I'm not inclined to pay good $ for the sushi here. Overall verdict: decent to good sushi for small portions for a bit above average prices.
(3)
Jane L.
Good miso soup but how do u run out of fish at a sushi house??
(4)
Vincent S.
I'm almost afraid to turn on more people to this hidden gem but the Chef deserves the attention. Impeccable quality products establish one of the finest displays of sushi in Southern CA. Not even worth the time to read the menu, just tell her you want the Course. A could of Asahi large bottles of beer, good company, and an intimate clean dining room will leave you in awe as you try the feast that awaits you. All the courses from the menu are on my photos. But it cannot compare to the experience of one of Chef's dinners. A little piece of Toyko is thriving in Lomita CA.
(5)
M T.
We went this place on 5th September which was our wedding anniversary. We ordered Omakase +drinks and it was amazing!! So good. I loved every single sushi. Very authentic Japanese food. Definitely we will go back again!
(5)
Peter S.
The best fish at a moderate price and the best service keeps me return to this authentic Japanese restaurant. The chef, Miura is the best!
(5)
Yoshi H.
Miura is a small authentic Japanese sushi restaurant. The restaurant is not fancy but simple and clean. It's sushi quality is the best in the area. I highly recommend Sushi Omakase cource for a good deal.
(4)
Tony L.
Miura is my wife's new found love. We are too lazy to order sushi by the piece and usually let the chef to make the decision for us. We had two occasions of omakase in Miura. Both times, we couldn't find anything bad to complain (our palates were trained and conditioned for years by the since retired Sushi Nazi), since everything was fresh and prepared just right. The fish was cold upon serving and the taste was definitely fresh (a clear evidence that Chef Ryo shopped at the fish market every morning). I suspect we'll return for many more times. It's hard to imagine a sushi restaurant of this caliber exists in Lomita.
(4)
alice h.
I was just here earlier tonight and I'm still so full! My sushi experience here at Miura is officially one of the best I've ever had. Made a reservation for dinner at 8:00PM on Tuesday night. We got there around 7:40 and got seated at the sushi bar right away. My friend and I ordered the $45 omakase as well as ankimo, oysters on half shell, and uni chawamushi. My friend came to Miura for the first time last week and Chef Miura remembered her. Miura is super friendly and focused. For the omakase, he serves one piece of nigiri at a time. *NOTE* He does put wasabi in the sushi so if you are not down with that, make sure to tell him! The flavors of the fish were sooooo good and so fresh! My mouth was in heaven. One after another he drops delicious sushi onto my plate. I was totally spoiled tonight! Chef Miura will also tell you when soy sauce is or is not needed. Some fish he had marinated or he puts special sauces on it., which really brings out the natural flavors of the fish. Tonight, I got to try something new: abalone sushi and golden eye snapper sushi. I've never been a fan of abalone but he has definitely won me over! The golden eye snapper was amazing. It tasted like salmon, yellowtail, and halibut mixed together! So buttery and sweet...mmm. Highlight of my night was the Uni!!!! Chef Miura let us try uni from Santa Barbara and San Diego. So much uni!! They tasted so good I wanted to cry. Oh! He also made this seared squid sushi that was just phenomenal! He got me to try so many fish that I don't normally like and just opened another door to the sushi world for me. My wallet might not like it, but my belly sure does! He ended our meal with ama ebi and ama ebi head in miso soup, and to top it off, he gave us a free dessert on the house. Amazing customer service from Miura-san! I really do appreciate his talent and his passion for quality sushi. Service was great. My shot glass was automatically refilled by our server whenever it was empty. I hope I can go back to Miura at least once a month, if my wallet and bank account can take the beating. lol. I will be dreaming of the uni tonight......
(5)
Kevin F.
Best Sushi in the South Bay according to a Japanese guy who grew up on fish and lived in Japan for 7 years. GO check it out yourself, you won't regret it.
(5)
Naomi Y.
THE BEST sushi I've ever had in South bay!!!!! Uni: the portion of Uni really gave me a pleasant surprise!!! Normally, sushi chefs try their best to keep the portion just decent... It really mealted in my mouth; and that mealted me down also!! btw, they had two different Uni, one was 'regular' Uni, and another was 'Japanese Uni'. The one I had was Japanese Uni :) Ikura: look at the picture I uploaded! I don't need to talk much!!! It was AMAZING!!!!!! Shime-Saba: I normally don't order the same fish twice. But I did with this fish!!! U don't c this fish in ordinary sushi restaurant. Sooooo gooooood!!!! Uni Chawan mushi: omg...!!! Soooo much Uni inside!!!!! I don't know how much they charged me for this, but it definitely made this chawan mushi distinguished from others. Amaebi miso soup: u order amaebi sushi. Then, they could make a miso soup out of the leftover shelf of shrimp. Soooo gooood!!!!!
(5)
Eli G.
More new sushi, great! Miura is another nondescript, run of the mill looking sushi joint. When we went, there was a single sushi chef serving six people at the bar (us included), and 10 more people scattered at tables. I thought service would have been at a snail's pace but the sushi man was quick and efficient. We both decided to order the $40 omakase and not the $60 set which included a few more things but less sushi. Most of the sushi was very good, a little small and dainty, but pretty good. Some of the highlights included: An amazingly sweet scallop, a perfect bite; yelp.com/biz_photos/FAWM… The golden eye snapper had the most beautiful skin and a very delicate flavor; yelp.com/biz_photos/FAWM… I think this is the first time I've had crab sushi like this, and it was sweet and delicious; yelp.com/biz_photos/FAWM… But there were a few misses. The toro seemed to only be fatty on one end of the piece. The ika had a shiso leaf under it, shiso is one of the few Japanese ingredients I detest, so the nice squid flavor was spoiled for me. And finally, a new type of cockle (a shellfish) tori gai I've never had before but did not like, way too chewy with little flavor. Overall an okay meal, but since Miura is more expensive and provides less quaintly and quality than some of my other favorite sushi spots, I will not be coming back.
(3)
Yummy Y.
This is great for REAL SUSHI LOVER!! One of my Japanese fishing geek friends who has his own boat and loves ocean fishing, recommended me to eat at Miura. He suggested me to try "$40 omakase (Miura san's special course dinner)" so I tried it. This restaurant is one of my favorite sushi restaurant now. It seems like the sushi is kind of Kyoto style. (If you compare to Tokyo style sushi, it's less rice and round shape) The traditional sushi has a little bit of rice in sushi and I love it. Yes they have real Japanese sushi. The good things about order Omakase, is you can try different kind of expensive sushi in Ikkan(one piece, usually sushi is one set for two piece). My favorite "cyu-toro aka bule fin tuna" was in the omakase!! You have two Omiso shiru (miso soup) to choose from at the end of the omakase course. Nameko no omisoshiru or Asari no omiso shiru. I LOVE nameko! But most people don't like it because of the texture... The nameko mushroom grows in tight clusters of white stems, and the caps tend to be crowded together as a result of the crowded growth habit of the stems. When fresh, the caps have a shiny appearance, and a slightly gelatinous feel. As the mushrooms are cooked, they develop a jellylike texture which can surprise some consumers; this trait makes them ideally suited for certain stir fries and traditional Japanese soups. Asari=short-neck clam. Most of their stuff are bit pricy but I don't mind to pay for this quality.
(5)
Elaine H.
Fresh sashimi! Delicious dinner boxes! Good service & nice atmosphere. Keep in mind that this place is not cheap though.
(5)
Allen D.
Some of the best sushi I have had in the south bay. Very authentic and Delicious! A little on the pricey side but well worth it. I did subtract one star for the service. While somewhat friendly, was very detached and mechanical. I almost felt unwelcome. Maybe it was an off nite. I'll give them another shot.
(4)
Mike H.
Miura is one of the few restaurants that serves sushi with real wasabi. This fact alone is worth my repeat business, but the sushi is high quality and the service is attentive.
(5)
Jeff S.
I made a reservation for the sushi bar tonight and ordered the Omakase Course when I arrived along with a couple of glasses of great sake. Excellent quality and selection. After more than 2 hours, I was stuffed but I found room for an amazing dessert! The service was very attentive. I will definitely return and I highly recommend this outstanding restaurant!
(5)
Duane W.
After eating sushi regularly for the past 30 years, I rarely walk out of a sushi bar completely satisfied, most are acceptable but some are downright boring. Tonight I walked out impressed! This was some of the best sushi EVER! My friend and I ordered some standard stuff and some exceptions, and everything was extremely fresh and tasty. Hell, the Sweet Shrimp were alive, and the heads were prepared in a Miso soup instead of deep fried, and it knocked our socks off. The best Mackerel I've ever hand too. I live a long way from Lomita, but when I'm back in SoCal, you can bet you'll find me at Miura.
(5)
Guy N.
Yelp Number Fitty!!! I purposely save this review for the big 5-0 since landmarks deserve special recognition and I think Miura is a great place to coincide with a special occasion. Small unadvertised strip mall Sushiya with a handful of tables and bar that sits around 6-7 people max. Not very big at all and only one chef handling the orders, Miurasan himself. It's easier if you make a reservation on a busy night but go on an off weeknight and you should be fine. I always get the $60 Omakase. I always want to stray from it when I order because I always remember how full I am afterwards but I always end up getting it regardless. There are just a couple of dishes that i can't do without. Sashimi Moriawase - A handful of seasonal selections. It's different everytime but my favorites always seem to be the Tako, Hokkigai, Buri, and Hotate. They serve it with the special Sashimi Shoyu which is a lot thicker and flavorful than the normal shoyu. Namagaki (Oysters) - Fresh fresh fresh. I guess it shouldn't be any other way (hopefully) but these taste amazing. For me, it should taste like the sea which these do. Mirugai Kushiyaki - A first for me. Mirugai clams on a skewer, lightly salted and char-grilled. Soooo good. Karei Karaage - Deep fried flounder. This where the hitting of wall starts usually for me. Cooked perfectly and served with daikon oroshi, togarashi, and ponzu, this is a great beer dish. Chawanmushi - Hodge podge of custardy goodness. Nice chunks of crab, shrimp, gingko nut, and other goodies are found in this perfectly steamed cup of savory custard. Sushi Moriawase - And the food keeps coming... A good array of sushi complete the main dishes. Amaebi, Chutoro, Hotate, Uni, Ikura, Mirugai, Unagi. Those are some of the pieces that I've been served. All are fresh and amazing. Amaebi Head - You can have the head of the shrimp you ate for sushi served in three different ways: Simmered with Miso Soup, Battered and deep fried tempura style, or Sprinkled with Salt and Grilled. All three are great but I tend to lean toward the Tempura style. Japanese pudding - It pretty similar to flan and flavored with a coffee flavored sauce, fresh strawberries, and fresh cream. Soooo tasty and light and not huge because if you're still hungry after that meal, you are pretty lucky. Some other dishes I've tried as sides to share that are worth mentioning. Ebi Gyoza - A huge amaebi stuff into a gyoza and steamed. The top and bottom of the shrimp stick out about an inch on both sides. Very oishii. Tori Tatsuta Age - Fried chicken. Yum. Great coating and perfectly fried. So good. This place is so good and it's very close to the house so it makes for a great occasional splurge. $60 for the Omakase course is an unbelievable deal. The drinks aren't too expensive and they have a good selection of shochu and nihonshu for all tastes. Miurasan is very friendly and will carry on a conversation with you if you like (Japanese and English) He drinks towards the end of the night so feel free to share with him. The staff is friendly as well and your tea or water never goes empty. Please try it. The quality is up there with the best of any Japan sushiya that I've been to and the prices are very reasonable for a sushiya. This place is definitely worthy of Yelp #50. What's in store for #100???
(5)
Val V.
Came here once. During the meal, 3 star trajectory. Food competent, not inspiring. Ambience a bit low-end for sushi. Unpleasantly noisy, tables packed close. Then we were bitten by a bit of stunningly bad service which I prefer not to relive word by word.
(1)
Brian D.
Looking for a nice meal while on a business trip, Miura had positive reviews and was in the area. But it failed to impress. However, some of the disappointment might have been expectations. Since it was a one time only visit for me, I tried several items on their menu. Green Tea - A lot can be said about a places tea. Theirs was average. Not nutty enough for me. Though I did like the large cup size, but had to ask for a refill. Tempura - I think Tempura is interested in Sushi restaurants, as its not what the restaurant is specializing in. Muira was bad. Their flour might have been a mixed, it was too heavy. Their oil was too oily and overpowered the flavors. Very disappointing. Roll - I got the Oshinko roll, this was superb. The best pickled daikon i've every had. Nice big piece in the roll. Plus the seaweed wrap had more salt and flavor then Im use to. I enjoyed the contrast. Good stuff. Though, my roll was a little over stuff, and about half of the piece unwrapped a little. Bad form. Sushi - I had three type, eel (not sure names of different type), Squid, and the red snapper. They recommended the later two. The Red Snapper was very good. the others, ok, nothing special. Other things - their pickled ginger was great. Truely better then most. The dishes and presentations were average. The tempura had the best presentation. Order - One thing which decrease my experience was the order of the food. Maybe this is a LA think, but I got my sushi first, then the tempura, and finally, after the roll after a long wait. To me this is all wrong, the tempura is first, and one should get their roll, finally the sushi should either come with the roll or come in pieces. It just had a bad flow. overall, I guess the sushi might deserve four stars, but the tempura and really the flow of the meal was all off. The the flow the meal is so important in sushi.
(3)
Edwin H.
Miura is a great location for sushi in the South Bay. After my meal, I was even thinking about giving this place 5 stars, but unfortunately, I took a trip to Japan right after this meal and Miura was put into perspective. Nonetheless, the South Bay is not Tsukiji and Miura offers great food in a very relaxed strip mall ambience. The restaurant is the size of any strip mall Japanese restaurant and able to seat around 20 customers at a time. The place stays pleasantly crowded but not too busy so you won't need to expect waiting too long. The quality of the sushi was very good for the South Bay. Everything was excellently fresh, but the choice of cuts may be limited as it is just a small sushi shop with limited clientele (i.e. the chef is unable to stock the best of everything). Definitely recommend getting the omakase and then sit back and enjoy a delightful eating experience.
(4)
Johnny F.
Best $40 spent on Omakase hands down. Worth every penny and request the miso soup with shrimp head at the end of the meal. The fist was extremely fresh and the chef offers recommendations on how to eat each piece.
(5)
Chris W.
The best sushi in the South Bay. The sole sushi chef is also the owner, and he is there 6 days a week. The fish is super fresh, and the fixings are amazing. He makes his own wasabi and shaves his own ginger. I would recommend the Omakase meals, as you get a ton of food.
(5)
Johnny I.
Miura is amongst half dozen or so top sushi joints in LA county. Definitely the best in the south bay! In fact, I often go straight to Miura the day I come back from Tokyo biz trip. Yes, they're that good. Miura's style is very close to those exclusive and expensive trendy yet traditional sushi bars in Nishi Azabu district of Tokyo. How Ryo, owner chef, learned that style is a mystery to me considering he spent many years at Hama Sushi in Venice Beach, a home of California style sushi. Small rice portion is perfect. I don't like to fill up on rice especially for dinner. The small rice portion allows me to drink more sake! Dark vinegar used to flavor the rice gives depth to the flavor. Sushi with yuzu pepper paste, salt and a drop of lemon juice is very refreshing. Not every Japanese food should be drenched in soy sauce. Needless to say, seafood ingredients are always fresh. Good sushi is all about the balance and Miura nails it! Miura also pays close attention to how they store their sake and make sure that they're crispy fresh not oxidized and sour. Same sake tastes better at Miura. I love their Kikusui(perfect balance of flavor and reasonable price) and Dewazakura(fruity aroma is intoxicating). Miura is not big on dessert menu but if you like Japanese style custard pudding, they make them there and they're pretty good. Otherwise they have factory made mochi ice cream that's plated pretty. Best way to enjoy what Miura has to offer is "Omakase" course (let the chef make you whatever). If you don't like something or allergic to something, you can let the chef know so he can design the course accordingly. 1 piece instead of the usual 2 pieces allows you to eat more variety of fish. Expect to spend around $50(give and take $10) per person for food and that's very reasonable for the quality. Most sake prices range between $8~$10 per small glass. There are more expensive sakes but they're not proportionately better. If you don't like sushi at Miura, you don't like real sushi. You'd be better off going to Ra or some place in Hermosa Beach.
(5)
Sebastian L.
Food is OK. I like that they put clams in the miso soup. Service was average. They have some unique dishes. Will probably go back since it's not too far.
(3)
Ella L.
Location is little odd but I loved their sashimi and bento. Best sashimi in the area. Will go back there again!
(5)
Ron V.
I don't recommend this place at all. Didn't start off well when we entered. We went with our daughter and we asked to sit at the sushi bar. We were told that we could because it was like being at a sports bar. I'm assuming they think it is like a bar there because they serve beer & wine. After that didn't feel welcome at all. Had to call waitress over twice to take our order. We ordered and then went to re-order another appetizer and was asked if we wanted our check. I'm assuming she didn't understand that I wanted to place another order. Anyways I think you get the picture on the service. Food was ok. Had better for less money. I had to even ask for the check because the service was so bad. Won't be back. I would recommend Sushi Delight over this place. It might explain why there was only three couples in the place eating on a Sat. night.
(1)
Tony C.
*** Ugh!!!! My Spicy BBQ Thai yelp.com/biz/GmMSLiFDCvL… review should've been the Big 2-0-0, but an old Chicago review got YANKED so now I'm back down to 199. Had to pull out a benchmark restaurant for this one (tho repost from CH) *** On a recommendation by my co-worker (thank you Chieko-san!) from an entirely Japanese office, I chose Miura for omakase over Kanpachi/Sen Nari/Kamiyama for night of sushi bliss before the beginning of a painful Labor Day weekend without the girlie. Recently had Sushi Bei/Tsukiji/Sushi Ken in the Southbay, wanted more variety/depth, and Miura delivered. Strangely enough, the omakase menu (ala Tama) is pre-set. $60 for the full sashimi/cooked menu, $40 for the sashimi/sushi menu only. No blue crab roll to be found. Nearly crunchy young yellowtail was a bit shocking to my senses but a nice deviation from everyday offerings. Ocha steamed squid was soft and a nice opposition to the giant clams.The scallops as well as the Spanish mackerel tasted just about perfect. Watching the knarly ebi being shelled alive right out of a tank beneath the bar made all of our day. (Shrimp head served 2 ways, fried or in miso soup just like Sushi Gen.. but fresher) The fluffy chawan mushi egg custard was better than anything I can whip out at home while the mushy/slimey seaweed app smelled of wonderful yuzu. Ryo-san advised his rice is brown-ish due to use of dark vinegar and brown sugar. "Traditional" he says. Bottom line: 2.5 hours of omakase happiness interjected with pleasant conversation with a neighboring frequent solo diner (hi "JC", great talkin' to ya, hope you enjoyed the mochi ice cream). $60 isn't typical of Southbay prices, but it is definitely a cut above Sushi Ken, my current budget sushi haunt.
(5)
Elsa P.
We ordered the uni and it was all hacked up, mushy and flemmy looking, not the usual feathery "tongue-like" slices. When I asked the waitress about it, she said that is usual and that it's fresh. I pointed out that the unit in the refrigerator in front of us was perfect and the sushi pieces on the plates of the people next to us looked as they are supposed to. She said it must have the end of the package and the chef had to scrape it. WTF? The people next to us got their pieces right after us and they were perfect. That was not a satisfactory explanation. They should have replaced the order right away or made them complimentary. To be a high quality establishment, you should ensure everything is perfect and don't serve it unless it's up to standards and this was clearly not the case. It's too bad because we had some pretty good sushi and cooked items up until then (their ankimo and grilled hamachi collar were some of the best I've had) and were excited to find a hidden gem but won't be going back.
(1)
Jeremy R.
This place is legit. I used to have to drive 40 minutes into the other parts of LA to find the truly legit omakese sushi. The type of sushi you would find at Mori Sushi or Sushi Zo. The fish here is obviously not Sushi Zo quality, but it doesn't cost $100+ pp either. It is heads and shoulders above the rest of the sushi in the south bay. Sushi Ken does not come close to comparing to this place.
(5)
Bora K.
This past Lent season, Friday night dinners became sushi by default since we couldn't eat meat on those days. Not that I'm complaining. Sushi is the best. I can't think of a better way than to end the work week at a lovely little sushi bar, unwinding with a cup of hot tea or an icy cold Orion and pristine fish. Miura can be easily missed as it is housed in a dingy strip mall on the PCH. The plain exterior does nothing to indicate the clean and modern interior and the cool calm of the restaurant. The servers are hospitable and the food is excellent. If I didn't already have a die-hard favorite sushi restaurant, this place would definitely be giving it a run for its money. There are two different types of omakase served here. One is for sushi only and the other includes cooked foods. I would have to recommend the latter because in addition to very fresh and beautifully prepared fish, the cooked dishes are interesting and delicious in their own right. Some of the dishes that really stood out for me were the Mozuku(a crunchy type of seaweed in vinegar), Chawan Mushi (it had so many things inside... fish! a ginko nut! a whole shrimp! a mushroom!), the Shiro (white) Miso soup, the Sayori (Halfbeak) sushi, the Amaebi sushi and the fried heads they gave us afterward, and the Toro Negi Maki (probably the best I've tasted anywhere in the US up till now). The pickled ginger was also something I enjoyed as it was extra tangy and strong, probably because it is house-made. Everything is delicious and the sushi chef, although admittedly not too friendly, was perfunctory. When the sushi craving hits next, I'd say Miura is worth making your destination.
(4)
Mindee C.
I don't usually give 5 stars, not because I'm a cheap grader- it's hard to find a great place for sushi. this place is exceptional. My credential (my favs. Sasabune in Hawaii, Sasabune in Santa Monica, Shiro's in Seattle) The size of the sushi- perfect bite. Sushi Gen is great, but their size is almost too big for a mouth. Rice portion- small compared to other sushi restaurants, but you won't miss it due to the considerate ratio of fish/rice. lite vinegar/sweet. freshness - can't beat this, really- it's quite fresh & sweet. Sweet Scallop, Salmon egg- buttery and sweet. price - sushi omakase is $40 including 12 pieces of sushi and a bowl of miso soup (mushroom or clam) I prefer the clam. service - efficient, can't complain. The overall feeling that I got from this place is that the chef, Mr. Miura, takes his work very seriously - it shows in his work, so make sure to sit at the sushi bar- it's a ballad of back and forth love affair with each piece of perfection he puts on your plate. bon apetit.
(5)
Sana H.
Best sushi in Torrance. Super fresh fish, neat ambiance in a strange location, and the staff very attentive. Just the sushi size is super super small. Even in comparison to Japanese standards. I'd give it five stars if they just made the sushi pieces slightly larger.
(3)
X B.
Took boyfriend here and ordered the Chef's Super Special for 60 bucks each. There was supposed to be Abalone, Fatty tuna, yellowtail, handmade pudding.....no,no, no, no. They didn't tell us ahead of time that they didn't have it. I would have opted for the $40 Omakase then. A complete RIP OFF.
(1)
Yuko G.
I've heard good things about this place from JP society. People say, "with fresh fish, anybody can make decent sushi. What distinguish the good sushi and great sushi is how the chef deals with the non-fresh sushi like Su-jime." Miura was supposed to be the top notch restaurant when it came to the Su-jime style of fish, so I was quite excited when we finally visited here. Su-jime is a style of cooking where the fresh fish is salted, then soaked in vinegar for a while. It tends to be used on Ao-Uo/Ao-Mono, which is fish with blue/silver back with white stomach with red meat like sardine, mackerel, and saury. It started as a preservation purpose back in the time as Ao-Uo goes bad quicker than other fish, but now that we have all the technology to preserve things or have a way to obtain fresh fish everyday, Su-jime became more of a supplement to extract or compliment the flavor of the fish. The soaking method is a delicate process. It can't be too long or too short. Messing up the timing or process can create too salty, too tight/hard, or too watery fish and it takes the experienced chef to make it just right. Did Miura had it right? I'd say so. The Su-jime style fish was definitely spot on. I also very much enjoyed about half of the things that we got, like Uni, Hotate, Kinme-dai. The simmered Karei fish head was also fantastic. Good flavor with lots of meat to pick on, that was just cooked right. I also appreciated that they had several Miso soup to choose from. Aka-dashi (red miso soup, slightly saltier), Shiro-dashi (white miso soup, slightly sweeter), and Nameko Jiru (miso soup with Nameko mushrooms). I've never expected $40 Omakase would come with such variety of Miso soup selection! We tried Aka-dashi and Nameko Jiru, and they were both good. I should also mention that their Gari (ginger) seemed to be home-made as they had irregular shape and thickness. I really loved it as it was thicker than usual and had more deeper flavor and nicer kick to it. Another thing to note is that Miura's sushi is Edomae style. Edomae style means Tokyo style sushi. If you took a look at the close-up photos that Eli G took ( yelp.com/biz_photos/FAWM… ), you'll see the rice has a slight tint to it. No, it's not a shadow or lighting. The rice is indeed tinted as Miura uses Aka-su (red vinegar) instead of clear vinegar. It is a traditional Tokyo style sushi that not so many sushi joints follow through anymore. I guess consumers prefer white and shiny rice over slightly tinted one. Then why 4 stars? Well, acutally I debated between 3 and 4 stars. I give it 4 stars as prop to their Su-hjime, home made Gari, various miso soup, and the true Edomae style rice. However, some of the sushi selections were rather questionable. Ikura was a bit too salty for my taste, and some fish even tasted a bit watery as if it just got defrosted in a bad way. I also wasn't a found of the fact that only one chef was handling so many customers, making him super busy and no time to chat. It got me a little upset when the "regular" customers came in and the chef all of a sudden turned into a super friendly chatty guy, and offered them special Sashimi soy sauce and what not. Well, it's not that he didn't offer it to us as we did not eat Sashimi, thus we didn't need that special soy sauce, but the couple next to us who was eating Sashimi didn't get that. Granted that regular customers get more attention due to the history behind, but I don't appreciate seeing the obvious display of different service. All in all, mostly good food with ok service. I might come back.
(4)
Michelle L.
Good sushi!! Fresh sushi!! If you don't like it because it doesn't have too many choices as to rolls then you don't know real sushi.
(4)
Ms. K.
Really, really good. The restaurant is small so I recommend reservations. Nice variety of very fresh food. Service is prompt and attentive. I'm almost hesitant to recommend because we didn't have a reservation the first time we went but this is a gem.
(5)
Brian P.
In my opinion, the best sushi spot in South Bay, however, the chef's uncompromising attitude of only having the best results in a limited selection.
(4)
Janet T.
my favourite and best sushi restaurant in south bay.. sushi chef special is the way to go. Miura san only uses best quality fish. i also love chawamushi and tuna tartar.. sweet shrimp when it's in season is the perfect way to end the meal.. fried shrimp head.. omg. yum..
(5)
Jennie N.
This is the best sushi meal I've ever had and I've been eating sushi for over 20 years. Now, I can say I've had the best. Order the Omakase (it's really a good deal, even though my husband thought otherwise). We went for a special occasion, but I'm not going to wait that long to go back. I don't think I will be able to eat at another authentic sushi bar again. We just went on Thursday, and can't stop talking about what a great meal it was. The service was excellent, very attentive. The place is small so the waitress advised to make reservations on Fridays and Saturdays.
(5)
Oswaldo J.
This has become my favorite place close to home to go eat sushi! Great fresh seafood with a good variety, from abalone to red clam! Reasonable price for the Omakase which for sure will fill you up, but most important it will satisfy the most demanding palate for sushi. Service is exceptional I can only say that i will go back for more.
(5)
Clara K.
We took our cousin here to celebrate their recent wedding. We had the full omakase menu and was delighted with the quality of the fish. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Ralph S.
Best sushi in the South Bay. If you're looking for heavily sauced faux-sushi stay away.
(4)
Doug L.
1st of all, if you are into rolls, STAY AWAY. This is a proper sushiya, not a california roll or teriyaki bowl place. PRO - Great sushi. The chef knows what he's doing. Sashimi is out of this world, especially with the sashimi shoyu, a thicker soy sauce. Of course, you get the fresh ground wasabi, not the powder horse-radish wasabi with green food coloring. CON - If there is one, a very small sushi bar area, thus will NOT let children sit there. My kids also eat sushi like connoisseurs, but they wont let them sit there. Not family oriented. 2nd, will not let me keep my bottle of sake or shoju. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE IF YOU WANT AUTHENTIC SUSHI AT SUSHI-YA PRICING. Will definitely go back, minus the kids.
(4)
David Y.
I have to say this is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants when it comes to having sushi. Very fresh and flavorful. No fake stuff here. Even their California Rolls have real crab meat in it. Miura is a must for anyone who loves real good sushi.
(5)
Christopher Q.
By far one of my favorites sushi places in Southern Cal. The sushi here is magical. I remember not being able to recognize at least half the fish in the sushi bar. I heard about this place from a Japanese guy I was sitting next to in Sasabune Honolulu. He was raving about it do I made the long pilgrimage all the way from Pasadena the week after I got back. Definitely worth the trip for a special occasion.
(5)
Miki M.
Miura is a tiny Sushi restaurant in Lomita. The Chef and owner, Mr. Miura, is nothing less than amazing. One great chef that handles the whole restaurant (capacity around 40 persons). This sushi chef is one of the best I've ever seen. He arranges his sushi very neatly in front of him, in the custom-ordered special refrigerator windows, so you (the customer) can see everything really closely and believe me, the view is incredible. A small sushi bar but it has an extensive, quite complete sushi menu. Here is what I usually do. 1. Always reserve (in advance) seating, preferably at the Sushi Bar (kauntaa). Table is also OK but you can't really see the delightful display of fresh fish. 2. Once you are seated, I recommend you should order the Chef's Special Omakase Course (includes Sashimi / Chawan Mushi / Sushi / Baked items / Appetisers / Miso soup, 2 kinds + Dessert), a delightful full menu that comes up to $60 per person + tax. This is money really well spent!!! 3. A list of great Sake options; order a bottle of Sake, even the least expensive choice (Suigei, for $35 per bottle) is of exceptional quality, and will be of good size for 2-3 persons who like to drink. It is less expensive to order a whole bottle, and makes more sense... The ocha (hot green tea) is very authentic, aromatic. The sushi is of highest quality, fish is always beyond words. Hotate (scallops) are to die for, and so are also the Japanese Mackerel, tako (octopus), ika (squid), uni (sea urchin)... oh the Miru-Gai (giant clam), oh the ikura (roe)... oh the TORO!!! Well basically everything is pretty amazing. As I said above, $ 190 for 2 people including the sake... Call me crazy, but this money is well spent when you get the real thing. Wish I could go there more often...
(5)
Miki H.
You will rarely find such good sushi. Do reserve seats at the bar in advance; order the Chef's okakase course and let Mr. Miura do his thing!!!
(5)
Christian B.
One of my favourites. I feel like I am back in Japan eating here. I always get the sushi omakase set, always been great. Miura-san is really a master.
(5)
Corey F.
ok, not to be a dick, but freshness at a sushi bar isn't one quality to base choices upon. all sushi bars should provide fresh fish. u shouldnt be eating at sushi places that have unfresh fish. im not gonna be goin to a place that advertises "discount sushi." so with that put aside lets talk fish. this place has a wide variety of fish. things that you won't find on most menus. you'll also notice that standard fish will be served differently -- like a shoyu marinated maguro nigiri. his ankimo (monk fish liver) seems to be prepared in a slightly lesser cooked style. ikura is marinated to perfection -- slightly sweet, not overly salty. another interesting tid bit is that the rice isn't ur typical shari (sushi rice). it seems like a blend, with some brown rice mixed in -- a pleasant difference. probably my favorite spot in the south bay. the restaurant is small, so make reservations if u plan to sit at the counter. you'll never see advertisements for this establishment..... sot of a down lo spot. k, enjoy.
(5)
Charlene L.
A very small traditional Japanese restaurant that offers high quality food at pretty reasonable prices. I ordered the omakase for $60 and I was STUFFED at the end. My favorite is the steamed egg soup thing. I forget what it's called again. But it's very comforting. And their clam miso soup is really delicious. Their sashimi is excellent quality. Everything I had there was really fresh and tasty. My mom doesn't eat raw stuff and I convinced her to try the monkfish liver. She loved it!
(4)
Katie M.
Wow, I really liked the Omakase (Pre-set Dinner). It was such a good deal. It's only $60/person. That's a good deal for sushi, sashimi, and appetizers. It's a small place, so you may want to make reservations if you are going there as a group. I enjoyed eating their Hotategai sashimi.
(5)
John C.
Located in a strip mall Miura isn't the best looking restaurant from the outside but once you step inside you will know why this place deserves five stars! The atmosphere is great it feels like one of the restaurants in Japan tight cozy space with a maximum occupancy of maybe around 25-30 people the quality of food here is fresh and tasty. The price may not be the cheapest for sushi's but the quality of the fish,meat, and vegetables is superb. One of my favorite dishes is the Tuna Tar Tar an appetizer that is served raw accompanied with deep fried won ton chips instead of regular toast. The sushi is out of this world it may be pricey but it is worth the bang for your buck. The atmosphere is great from the chairs, tables, service and also the sushi chef who always talks to the customers sitting in the bar. If you are around the San Pedro area I highly suggest trying this place out you wont regret it!
(5)
Ms Piggy W.
I remained skeptical when I was scanning through their menu at the front door.... 1 2 3 4 5, hum 6 seats at the sushi bar and several more tables.... ok seems to be neat.. I guess it doesn't hurt to give it a try.. so I got in there with a friend. I ordered hot tea first and I liked it.... not the typical green tea coming out from the instant bag..light color and hot! Yes that is very important for me cos what's the point of having lukewarm tea when you are ordering hot tea? Letting it cool down to avoid burning your tongue is a different story though.. anyways, we didn't order the omakase but the deluxe chirashi sushi and sushi combo. I have only 2 words to describe it - fresh and scrumptious! No kidding... if you are looking for quantity, you can hop over to sushi cal which is just a block away but if you are looking for quality, this is definitely your place. I haven't had such good quality sake (salmon) for a long time. The uni and ikura were very good. Forgot to mention about the silky chawan mushi (steam egg). It's a bit too salty for me but the texture is so tender......yum!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
Kin T.
Had dinner tonight at Miura for the first time. According to the sushi chef, they have been here for 11 years and to be honest, I never knew they were here. Saw many good reviews on Yelp which is why we came. Ordered the fix prix Omakase dinner for $70 person. Here is what we ate: Marinated seaweed appetizer, hama hama oysters, shrimp gyoza, assorted sashimi (2 pieces each of 5 different types) chawan mushi, deep fried sole with ponzu sauce Nigiri Sushi: Snow crab, Spanish mackerel, Squid, Sakae (salmon), Live Santa Barbara Amaebi, Salmon roe, Hokkaido uni, Toro. Santa spot prawns head deep fried - yummy!!!! Miso soup Desert, 3 of us shared banana fritters with vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream mochi and flan. This restaurant is pretty close to Nozomi in terms of quality and slightly better than Chitose. All these 3 restaurants are great sushi restaurants in the South Bay. If you have never tried this restaurant, I highly recommend it. Reservations for Friday and Saturday is necessary if you want to seat at the sushi bar. Very happy to finally try this restaurant.
(5)david c.
A hidden gem with in the heart of an inconspicuous strip mall where they serve the freshest sashimi. The atmosphere is pleasant and warm. The staff are attentive and prompt. The food is first grade. The price is fair however it is on the higher side. To be fair, the omakase meal set is standard for the Japanese stomach volume. If you are a larger eater or hungry, you may find the amount to be smaller than what the other reviewers indicate. To be fair we all eat too fast and too much anyways. But hey, how many local restaurant actually serve o Toro tuna!!!! That is very rare. My 2 small children enjoy it As well. Reservation is definitely recommended. In closing: Quality and atmosphere: excellent Food amount: moderate for omakase Service: excellent Price: higher (but other dishes are fairly priced) Omakase set $70 sushi set $50 Bento $18 or so. Cheers
(4)Sarah A.
Can someone tell me if they closed down?? I've tried calling to make a reservation THREE days in a row and nobody will pick up.
(4)jonika w.
We just moved to town and are desperate for a good local sushi spot. I had been doing a bit of research here on yelp and happened upon Miura. My husband and I first tried when we had a sitter it was so packed we could barely get in to ask if we could sit down. Another time on a last minute let's give it a shot whim and once again nothing available. So we finally made a reservation and with the babe in tow headed over for an early bird dinner. We ordered omakase for us and rice eel and edamame for the babe. Almost every piece the chefs sent out was great minus one or two pieces of fish that was a little too fishy for my taste (which is strange for omakase!) after the chefs sent everything out we put in an order for Uni and it was good! We will definitely return as it is so so close. Next time I'll ask how certain things I like are at the moment and order that if I get the green light. For now the hunt continues...
(4)J l.
This is one of the best sushi restaurant in LA area. This place is consistently fresh and delicious.
(5)FF Rainmaker S.
Had the Omakase based on a friend's recommendation. It was really good. So much food. The quality is great. A hidden gem.
(4)Starfish G.
Super fresh. No crunchy rolls or mayo. This is clean pure Japanese food and it's finest. A bit on the pricey side but was worth it.
(5)JOHN L.
By far one of the best sushi places in the South Bay. Quality probably as good as West Side sushi restaurants. The omakase is a great value and you get to try many different dishes. The service is also outstanding. Very friendly and very accommodating. Highly recommend. Will come back.
(5)Lynne H.
Have been here before and was always a little put off by the few tables that were usually empty and told we needed a reservation. Today was the same but we were offered the sushi bar. We just wanted a couple of Bento boxes and don't like sitting at the sushi bar for entrees but went for it anyhow since we were hungry. We felt obligated to order some sushi so we just did one box and shared it. We have eaten sushi for years in Little Tokyo and are not newcomers. We had three additional items; Toro sushi, Spanish mackerel sushi, and what was supposed to be yellowtail sashimi. We seriously thought the yellowtail pieces were a freebie when they came our way they were so paper thin and only three puny pieces! Those three items cost us $28! This place is highway robbery. The toro was so thin as we'll. We will never go back here. We can drive a bit further north into Gardena for better sushi at more affordable prices. I don't like getting taken advantage of or cheated. Very seriously thinking of disputing this on my credit card.
(1)CC K.
Had dinner reservations for 8:30. (Says its open from 5:30-10p) It was busy when we walked in, but we were quickly seated at the 2 open spots reserved for us at the sushi bar. So far, so good. We read the yelp reviews saying their fresh fish is way better than the regular food, so we decide to do the $45 omakase since we weren't THAT hungry. The $60 omakase basically had the same as the $45 omakase, but with some sashimi, a starter, and dessert ... We were excited to order and start our sushi experience until we were told that they ran out of the omakase. Our waitress listed a number of different fish that they were out of. Which basically was half of the sushi's offered on the omakase. So no omakase, so a la carte is it then! So I ask the lady again which fish they didn't have and she started to list fish after fish after fish. No UNI, no HALIBUT, no YELLOWTAIL, no SWEET SHRIMP, no SALMON EGGS, no SPANISH MACKEREL. I stopped her ... I couldn't keep track of all this. So I told her to give us the long sushi paper and cross out the ones they DID NOT have so we can mark down the ones we COULD order. So basically most of the good stuff was gone. So many items were crossed out! the regular mackerel, which said it was $5 or $6, but it was crossed out and changed to $8. (Next to it they wrote "fresh") so I guess this one was just caught or killed? I contemplated walking out. We ended up ordering the giant clam skewers, tofu steak, yellowtail collar, the dinner box (3 items: cod, sushi, fried oyster,), snow crab sushi, scallop sushi, octopus sushi, mackerel "fresh" sushi, tuna sushi, 2 large Sapporo. The lady who took our order came back to tell me ran out of giant clam skewers. WOW! Thats like kicking me when I'm already down. Okay, so I switched it for clam something with sake broth. THEN ... The next thing the waitress says really turns my mood sour. She said "sushi chef says if we want to do the $60 omakase, he can do it." So maybe if we spend MORE money, we can get what we want. Note: most of the fish in the $45 omakase is IN the $60 omakase. After around the time we finished the sushi's we ordered and were eating the dinner box, we saw the sushi chef bring out a small tray of UNI in a small wood tray. I also think I saw a few different items I was told they did not have. This, I did not understand at all. We already ordered a shitload of other food, so at this point we didn't want it anymore NOR were we going to start an argument at the restaurant. So overall, the sushi is good but pricier than other comparables ($6-8 for 2 piece sushi & $9-14 for 2 piece high end) the clam sake broth thing ended up being a boring clam soup, the $9 yellowtail collar was excessively burnt and small for the price, tofu steak was flavorful, dinner box was good ... But for $18?? We spent over $100 for 2 and I felt CHEATED. I thought I might give this place another shot, maybe for a 5:30 reservation, but after writing this all down, looking back at what happened without a beer buzz, I don't think I will ever come back. I'm changing my 2 stars, to ONE STAR.
(1)Jennifer N.
Miura is a very small restaurant in a shopping center between PCH and Narbonne. I would never knew this restaurant was here if it's not because of my friend who works near by. One simple dish is just really too delicious to describe the taste, the Tofu Steak. It is with bonito flakes and bonito broth. The taste is amazing!! The DINNER BOX is a combination of 3 selections from a list and rice and miso soup, a small house salad and 2 pieces of leek gyozas. List 1 selections, beef teriyaki, Saikyo Yaki, Yakitori or Tsukune. List 2- Tempura, Tori Tatsuta, Kaki Fry, or Ika Calamari. List 3 is sushi. Selections of sushi, sashimi, inari, spicy tuna rolls or California roll. Our selections was Saikyo Yaki (grilled fresh cod with miso sauce)- It was grilled perfectly, char on the skin, and the cod was so smooth and tender. -Fried Oysters: 4 pieces battered and served with dipping mayo sauce. -Sashimi- Tuna, Salmon, Yellow tail! Fresh and thick Oysters- in half shells were fresh and juicy, Tofu Salad- is delicious as well. Greens were fresh and crunchy. Salmon skin salad- green salad with baked crispy salmon skin. Soft shell crab- were delicious and more meat then other soft shells crabs I've tried. Salmon sashimi- The best I've ever had! So fresh and so juicy and meaty! They have omakase sushi platter, $45, which is a plate with 12 pieces of sushi and 1 roll at chef's choice. The Omakase course is so good for $60 comes with special selections of appetizers, sashimi and sushi from the chef's own menu. Complimentary refill fresh green tea and a package of pre moistened cotton towlette for you to wipe your hands before and after meal! Love that idea! Everything at this restaurant is so delicious and definitely worth trying, You can't go wrong with anything ordered. Everything tastes authentic and the sauces are uniquely marinated into the dishes. Remember that although the quantities are small. Quality is not always quantity. Quantity is not always quality. Here, it's definitely Quality over quantity. SO GOOD FOR YOU! Make sure to go early, they run out some of their sashimi. Last time I went, I was devastated they ran out of Salmon. It's only open dinner time. 5:30pm to 10:00pm and closed on Sundays. Plenty of parking, it's small, quiet, and intimate. Spotted some celebrities here before from the PV Hills.
(5)Carolyn P.
$60 omakase is such a deal! The fish quality is just okay but the amount and variety you get is pretty awesome. Perfect place to catch up with friends that leaves everyone uncomfortably stuffed. :) Below are some items from the omakase meal: Seaweed salad Oysters Steamed egg (chawanmushi) Fried fish collar Sashimi plate (5 types/2 pieces each) Nigiri plate (i think 8 types/ one piece each) Miso soup Mochi ice cream or flan Shrimp Gyoza (varies)
(4)Juan G.
Excellent sashimi one of the best!! Make sure you have reservation before you go! The quality and freshness of UNI, superior!!
(4)Emily C.
Amazing!!! The food here is CLASSIC and really great. The food is fresh and delicious. I'm a HUGE fan of their omakase. For $60/person you get a fantastic meal with a great variety of dishes and flavors. The fresh oysters are some of the best I've had in LA. Their chawamushi (steamed egg) is phenomenal. The egg custard is super smooth and really flavorful. Be careful, they serve it piping hot!! The sushi and sashimi here are FANTASTIC. Definitely up to par with Sushi Gen standards. Their Ama ebi (sweet shrimp) is TO DIE FOR. The shrimp is SUPER fresh, very sweet, and so crisp. The flavor and texture was perfection. The uni was ok. Not the best I've had, but still good. The fried flounder was also very tasty. The fish was extremely tasty and very tender. Awesome dish. For dessert, we had a choice of custard pudding or mochi ice cream. We went with the pudding. It was tasty. Lots of egg flavor and smooth texture, but I've definitely had better dessert. Their dinner combos are also really delicious. For about $20 you can get a bento with a bunch of little dishes. Great deal and delicious food! The service here isn't spectacular, but the food makes up for it. They're polite, but nothing worth raving about. The restaurant is TINY, and the decor is very minimal. This restaurant is really all about the food. Awesome place in the South Bay for fantastic Japanese cuisine.
(5)T G.
Wow! This is real authentic Japanese food. You know you've stumbled on a real gem when every single person in the restaurant is Japanese. (And I'm not) We went on a Wednesday night. We called around 6:30 and got the last 2 person reservation at a table around 6:45pm. We ordered the $65 Omakase. OMG. Every single dish they brought out was so delicious. It felt like the food just kept coming. I believe there were over 10 courses. Favorites would be: oysters, monkfish liver mousse, seared fatty tuna, every type of mackerel, hamachi and the flan. It's even hard to narrow it down to that many things. The Sashimi will melt in your mouth. You will leave overstuffed and incredibly satisfied. Everything tasted extremely fresh. The service was top notch. There were two waitresses and a sushi chef. They even tell you which sushi to eat with soy sauce and which ones you do not need it. Note: they do run out of things towards the end of the night, so get there early. In a place this small it is somewhat expected. Everything here is good though, so just go with what they have. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Chris H.
Let's start buy saying the place is very clean I mean spotless. But I feel very cheated as the yellowtail sashimi was tracing paper thin (3 pieces). Then the fatty tuna sushi (15.00) just as thin are you kidding me. Then the Spanish mackerel sushi just as thin. I stopped there and left very dissatisfied. So they get 1 star for cleanliness.
(1)David L.
First timer..this place is located in a strip mall..order fresh oyster to start, delicious and fresh..aji dashi tofu was presented with grill cucumber and egg plant and fresh bonita flakes, the broth was amazing..next was deep fried flounder...for my main course, deluxe chirashi sushi and grilled cod..all the dishes was fresh and delicious.. Staff is friendly and helpful
(5)Mindy Z.
My husband and I tried Miura based on the Yelp reviews. We found the restaurant to be a very authentic Japanese place that is small and comfortable. We ate the Dinner Box (Think Bento Box) which costs $18.00 and allows you to pick a choice from three sections. I picked the sashimi, tempura, and cod. The fish was fresh and delicious. They do not offer fancy sushi rolls here, but rather more basic sushi. We were impressed with the restuarant, and will return.
(4)Christy S.
Little place in Lomita. My boyfriend and I went there for Valentine's Day and we made reservation before hand. We arrived and pretty much headed straight to our table. We ordered 1 omkase course and ordered sushi and other items on the side. The omkase was a little disappointing. The cooked food was just okay, nothing over the top delicious. The sushi and sashimi on the other hand are excellent! very very fresh stuff. Due to some ocean problem, they didn't have any uni when we were there. But we'll definitely go back to this place for the raw stuff! My favorite was the scallop and giant clamp sushi! Mmmmmmm!
(4)J M.
Some of the best sushi this side of the pacific. A good (and expensive) test is to order the uni. Superb. Also consider all of the little things. Fresh wasabi. Homemade ginger. Everything we ordered exceeded expectations. You will pay for it but this is as good as it gets.
(5)Kirk L.
Really fresh fish! I liked the ambiance of the restaurant. Minus one star for service(or lack thereof)
(4)Todd W.
I can't tell you if the food is good, because for the first time ever,. at any restaurant, I walked out after sitting down. The people working here are horrible. There were four spots open at the bar, yet they claimed they were reserved, . . ok, well take a table. They tried to jam us in a tight corner, so I just took the table against the wall, which like three others was open. I move my seat against the wall with the other to get more room, and the waitress said rudely "you'll have to move that back when we seat someone in the corner". Huh? several open tables and you are going to hassle me because I don't want to sit in the cramped corner (where you apparently intend to stick the next sucker who walks in). She stood there starting at me, and then walked away with attitude. Meh, maybe you care a whole lot about exactly where someone sits, but I'm not interested in deal with the attitude. So, I got up and left. The menu I saw was uninspired same old stuff. Save yourself the frustration and go somewhere where they want your business and will treat you with a reasonable amount of courtesy. Oh, and I had to add this line after hitting submit because I read a few other reviews . . . many comment on the service, or that they felt unwelcome . . BINGO. Seriously, most people wouldn't know good sushi if it bit them, and this place is nothing special in a strip mall on PCH. Avoid the horrible service and.
(1)Rudia L.
A certain doctor had recommended this establishment and at first I was surprised at their parking lot. I realized that there were some renovations being done and I thought it was the wrong place. However, my friends and I went there and had the most enjoyable dinner. The sashimi (my favorite) was amazing and the service was very nice. It seemed like a dive but it was a meal to remember. Very happy with the recommendation and will definitely go again.
(5)Diane H.
Best sushi. Amaebi was fabulous. Soooo fresh and you know it because he makes it in front of you. Chawan Mushi is so delicate. Uni is fresh, too. You can tell by the color and it taste so creamy. Love it there.
(5)Tiffany T.
Miura is the hands-down the BEST place for sushi in the Southbay (maybe even in Los Angeles). My husband and I have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed by the fresh sushi options. FOOD: Love love love the yellowtail sashimi and can't get enough of it. It is PERFECT! Yellowtail anywhere else just doesn't compare. The halibut, red snapper and salmon sushi are also good choices. Giant clam, miso cod, sweet shrimp, fried flounder and soft shell crab are among some of our favorite dishes as well. The bento box is a fair deal and includes a nice variety. The chef also makes his own fresh ponzu sauce. :) SERVICE/AMBIANCE: The sushi chef and waitresses are all very friendly and inviting. The waitresses are attentive and always refill drinks and clear dishes quickly. The restaurant is small, with a cozy ambiance. Would recommend making reservations on weekends to secure a table.
(5)Carmella P.
Just had the best sushi here...the fish was fresh and flavorful. Price is so reasonable. I will definitely be coming back!
(5)Jeff F.
I am typically not one who yelps or writes reviews. But, because i felt so strongly about this restaurant and my experience, that i decided to start my first review. As a small business owner and a proud south bay resident for over 30 years, I prefer the local businesses and hidden gems than the larger chain restaurants. I used yelp to help me find a nice authentic Japanese sushi bar, (near harbor city kaiser) and found Muira. - Big Mistake (for them, i hope after this review) I decided to celebrate an extremely joyous occasion (unfortunately by myself) with the birth of my first baby (daughter). I am smiling and glowing, from excitement that my daughter who had some complications, is now healthy and safe. I arrive at 8:40 and request a table for 1, either at the sushi bar or a table. I see the sushi chef, he eyes me up and down for a good 3 seconds. I just came from the hospital, so i don't know if he was looking at my hospital wrist band, or my dress (polo shirt, and shorts) or that i didn't look like a typical Japanese (from japan) person, but he pulls the waitress and speaks to her in Japanese. Little do they know, but i can speak and understand Japanese Fluent. The waitress then comes over and says "oh sorry but we are out of fish today". I am shocked because i look in the sushi case, and see plenty of fish. I look around and restaurant has about 10 tables total, and about 8 were filled, but no one at the sushi bar. I tell the waitress, "it looks like you have plenty of fish. The waitress just keeps saying "I'm sorry". I see a dirty look from the sushi chef and give him one also. I wanted to say "@#$%" but refrained from it. Horrible customer service. This place deserves a negative star! I have been in customer service and a server at several restaurants. A huge part of the reason for dining outside if for the ambiance and the experience (of finding that great hidden gem). As a server, i would try my best, each time to provide a hospitable and gracious experience for my customers. I do appreciate that some Japanese restaurants (especially in the south bay) maintain an authenticity of tradition. Different from the Asian fusion restaurants in Hollywood. However, there was a level of snobbery and cockiness from establishment that I will never dine at. So in short, if your looking for good sushi and experience, i would look elsewhere. I would suggest, (and will post more reviews now that i am a yelper) Sushi Ken- best omakase/deal -Torrance Kaguro- for the best tonkatsu - Torrance Torihei- best yakitori- Torrance Mako Sushi- best sushi- Little Tokyo Sanuki no sato- best udon- Gardena Inaba- best tempura/set dinner- Torrance Ichimi Ann- best soba/cheap eats- Torrance Muira- Worst Service I hope this review finds you well.
(1)C L.
3.5 stars If this place is supposed to be the shining star among sushi-yas in the southbay, then I'm sorry to say, but southbay Japanese cuisine has declined a bit. My friends and all all got the sushi omakase ($40) which comes with 12 pieces of sushi, a mini-roll, and miso soup. The Good: uni (this was great!), scallops, ama-ebi, giant clam (excellent texture), The Decent: tuna, red snapper, yellowtail (this needed to be aged 1 more full day - not enough buttery-ness had come out) The Disappointing: chuu-toro (i've had much better - not fatty enough at all and barely discern-able from their regular tuna), salmon (this looked fluorescent and didn't taste good) I hated the fact that if you get miso soup made out of the ama-ebi, they decline to give you the regular miso soup that comes with the omakase set regularly. What also sucked - and this is a pet peeve of mine - is the plating of sushi. I don't like it when sushi places put EVERYONE's sushi on a single big plate. I can understand if it's a cheaper/value sushi place, but for a place like Miura, I'm expecting individual plates for each nigiri order that comes out. I mean, every single decent sushi place in Little Tokyo does that. The biggest drawback to plating things en-mass is when a fish, for example: the snapper, requires different saucing than other dishes. Red snapper is usually served with ponzu, but in this case, it came bare alongside the other fish. And if it had ponzu on it, the ponzu would have spilled into the fish right next to it. Anyway, $40 is not a lot to pay for an omakase, usually, but this was more like a "prix fixe" menu -- you knew what sushi pieces you were getting, how many pieces, etc... Furthermore, we were all still kind of hungry afterward. I mean, we were yelping tonkatsu places while finishing up our meal. With all of that said, I'd come back for a more casual lunch to try their bento sets, but I'm not inclined to pay good $ for the sushi here. Overall verdict: decent to good sushi for small portions for a bit above average prices.
(3)Jane L.
Good miso soup but how do u run out of fish at a sushi house??
(4)Vincent S.
I'm almost afraid to turn on more people to this hidden gem but the Chef deserves the attention. Impeccable quality products establish one of the finest displays of sushi in Southern CA. Not even worth the time to read the menu, just tell her you want the Course. A could of Asahi large bottles of beer, good company, and an intimate clean dining room will leave you in awe as you try the feast that awaits you. All the courses from the menu are on my photos. But it cannot compare to the experience of one of Chef's dinners. A little piece of Toyko is thriving in Lomita CA.
(5)M T.
We went this place on 5th September which was our wedding anniversary. We ordered Omakase +drinks and it was amazing!! So good. I loved every single sushi. Very authentic Japanese food. Definitely we will go back again!
(5)Peter S.
The best fish at a moderate price and the best service keeps me return to this authentic Japanese restaurant. The chef, Miura is the best!
(5)Yoshi H.
Miura is a small authentic Japanese sushi restaurant. The restaurant is not fancy but simple and clean. It's sushi quality is the best in the area. I highly recommend Sushi Omakase cource for a good deal.
(4)Tony L.
Miura is my wife's new found love. We are too lazy to order sushi by the piece and usually let the chef to make the decision for us. We had two occasions of omakase in Miura. Both times, we couldn't find anything bad to complain (our palates were trained and conditioned for years by the since retired Sushi Nazi), since everything was fresh and prepared just right. The fish was cold upon serving and the taste was definitely fresh (a clear evidence that Chef Ryo shopped at the fish market every morning). I suspect we'll return for many more times. It's hard to imagine a sushi restaurant of this caliber exists in Lomita.
(4)alice h.
I was just here earlier tonight and I'm still so full! My sushi experience here at Miura is officially one of the best I've ever had. Made a reservation for dinner at 8:00PM on Tuesday night. We got there around 7:40 and got seated at the sushi bar right away. My friend and I ordered the $45 omakase as well as ankimo, oysters on half shell, and uni chawamushi. My friend came to Miura for the first time last week and Chef Miura remembered her. Miura is super friendly and focused. For the omakase, he serves one piece of nigiri at a time. *NOTE* He does put wasabi in the sushi so if you are not down with that, make sure to tell him! The flavors of the fish were sooooo good and so fresh! My mouth was in heaven. One after another he drops delicious sushi onto my plate. I was totally spoiled tonight! Chef Miura will also tell you when soy sauce is or is not needed. Some fish he had marinated or he puts special sauces on it., which really brings out the natural flavors of the fish. Tonight, I got to try something new: abalone sushi and golden eye snapper sushi. I've never been a fan of abalone but he has definitely won me over! The golden eye snapper was amazing. It tasted like salmon, yellowtail, and halibut mixed together! So buttery and sweet...mmm. Highlight of my night was the Uni!!!! Chef Miura let us try uni from Santa Barbara and San Diego. So much uni!! They tasted so good I wanted to cry. Oh! He also made this seared squid sushi that was just phenomenal! He got me to try so many fish that I don't normally like and just opened another door to the sushi world for me. My wallet might not like it, but my belly sure does! He ended our meal with ama ebi and ama ebi head in miso soup, and to top it off, he gave us a free dessert on the house. Amazing customer service from Miura-san! I really do appreciate his talent and his passion for quality sushi. Service was great. My shot glass was automatically refilled by our server whenever it was empty. I hope I can go back to Miura at least once a month, if my wallet and bank account can take the beating. lol. I will be dreaming of the uni tonight......
(5)Kevin F.
Best Sushi in the South Bay according to a Japanese guy who grew up on fish and lived in Japan for 7 years. GO check it out yourself, you won't regret it.
(5)Naomi Y.
THE BEST sushi I've ever had in South bay!!!!! Uni: the portion of Uni really gave me a pleasant surprise!!! Normally, sushi chefs try their best to keep the portion just decent... It really mealted in my mouth; and that mealted me down also!! btw, they had two different Uni, one was 'regular' Uni, and another was 'Japanese Uni'. The one I had was Japanese Uni :) Ikura: look at the picture I uploaded! I don't need to talk much!!! It was AMAZING!!!!!! Shime-Saba: I normally don't order the same fish twice. But I did with this fish!!! U don't c this fish in ordinary sushi restaurant. Sooooo gooooood!!!! Uni Chawan mushi: omg...!!! Soooo much Uni inside!!!!! I don't know how much they charged me for this, but it definitely made this chawan mushi distinguished from others. Amaebi miso soup: u order amaebi sushi. Then, they could make a miso soup out of the leftover shelf of shrimp. Soooo gooood!!!!!
(5)Eli G.
More new sushi, great! Miura is another nondescript, run of the mill looking sushi joint. When we went, there was a single sushi chef serving six people at the bar (us included), and 10 more people scattered at tables. I thought service would have been at a snail's pace but the sushi man was quick and efficient. We both decided to order the $40 omakase and not the $60 set which included a few more things but less sushi. Most of the sushi was very good, a little small and dainty, but pretty good. Some of the highlights included: An amazingly sweet scallop, a perfect bite; yelp.com/biz_photos/FAWM… The golden eye snapper had the most beautiful skin and a very delicate flavor; yelp.com/biz_photos/FAWM… I think this is the first time I've had crab sushi like this, and it was sweet and delicious; yelp.com/biz_photos/FAWM… But there were a few misses. The toro seemed to only be fatty on one end of the piece. The ika had a shiso leaf under it, shiso is one of the few Japanese ingredients I detest, so the nice squid flavor was spoiled for me. And finally, a new type of cockle (a shellfish) tori gai I've never had before but did not like, way too chewy with little flavor. Overall an okay meal, but since Miura is more expensive and provides less quaintly and quality than some of my other favorite sushi spots, I will not be coming back.
(3)Yummy Y.
This is great for REAL SUSHI LOVER!! One of my Japanese fishing geek friends who has his own boat and loves ocean fishing, recommended me to eat at Miura. He suggested me to try "$40 omakase (Miura san's special course dinner)" so I tried it. This restaurant is one of my favorite sushi restaurant now. It seems like the sushi is kind of Kyoto style. (If you compare to Tokyo style sushi, it's less rice and round shape) The traditional sushi has a little bit of rice in sushi and I love it. Yes they have real Japanese sushi. The good things about order Omakase, is you can try different kind of expensive sushi in Ikkan(one piece, usually sushi is one set for two piece). My favorite "cyu-toro aka bule fin tuna" was in the omakase!! You have two Omiso shiru (miso soup) to choose from at the end of the omakase course. Nameko no omisoshiru or Asari no omiso shiru. I LOVE nameko! But most people don't like it because of the texture... The nameko mushroom grows in tight clusters of white stems, and the caps tend to be crowded together as a result of the crowded growth habit of the stems. When fresh, the caps have a shiny appearance, and a slightly gelatinous feel. As the mushrooms are cooked, they develop a jellylike texture which can surprise some consumers; this trait makes them ideally suited for certain stir fries and traditional Japanese soups. Asari=short-neck clam. Most of their stuff are bit pricy but I don't mind to pay for this quality.
(5)Elaine H.
Fresh sashimi! Delicious dinner boxes! Good service & nice atmosphere. Keep in mind that this place is not cheap though.
(5)Allen D.
Some of the best sushi I have had in the south bay. Very authentic and Delicious! A little on the pricey side but well worth it. I did subtract one star for the service. While somewhat friendly, was very detached and mechanical. I almost felt unwelcome. Maybe it was an off nite. I'll give them another shot.
(4)Mike H.
Miura is one of the few restaurants that serves sushi with real wasabi. This fact alone is worth my repeat business, but the sushi is high quality and the service is attentive.
(5)Jeff S.
I made a reservation for the sushi bar tonight and ordered the Omakase Course when I arrived along with a couple of glasses of great sake. Excellent quality and selection. After more than 2 hours, I was stuffed but I found room for an amazing dessert! The service was very attentive. I will definitely return and I highly recommend this outstanding restaurant!
(5)Duane W.
After eating sushi regularly for the past 30 years, I rarely walk out of a sushi bar completely satisfied, most are acceptable but some are downright boring. Tonight I walked out impressed! This was some of the best sushi EVER! My friend and I ordered some standard stuff and some exceptions, and everything was extremely fresh and tasty. Hell, the Sweet Shrimp were alive, and the heads were prepared in a Miso soup instead of deep fried, and it knocked our socks off. The best Mackerel I've ever hand too. I live a long way from Lomita, but when I'm back in SoCal, you can bet you'll find me at Miura.
(5)Guy N.
Yelp Number Fitty!!! I purposely save this review for the big 5-0 since landmarks deserve special recognition and I think Miura is a great place to coincide with a special occasion. Small unadvertised strip mall Sushiya with a handful of tables and bar that sits around 6-7 people max. Not very big at all and only one chef handling the orders, Miurasan himself. It's easier if you make a reservation on a busy night but go on an off weeknight and you should be fine. I always get the $60 Omakase. I always want to stray from it when I order because I always remember how full I am afterwards but I always end up getting it regardless. There are just a couple of dishes that i can't do without. Sashimi Moriawase - A handful of seasonal selections. It's different everytime but my favorites always seem to be the Tako, Hokkigai, Buri, and Hotate. They serve it with the special Sashimi Shoyu which is a lot thicker and flavorful than the normal shoyu. Namagaki (Oysters) - Fresh fresh fresh. I guess it shouldn't be any other way (hopefully) but these taste amazing. For me, it should taste like the sea which these do. Mirugai Kushiyaki - A first for me. Mirugai clams on a skewer, lightly salted and char-grilled. Soooo good. Karei Karaage - Deep fried flounder. This where the hitting of wall starts usually for me. Cooked perfectly and served with daikon oroshi, togarashi, and ponzu, this is a great beer dish. Chawanmushi - Hodge podge of custardy goodness. Nice chunks of crab, shrimp, gingko nut, and other goodies are found in this perfectly steamed cup of savory custard. Sushi Moriawase - And the food keeps coming... A good array of sushi complete the main dishes. Amaebi, Chutoro, Hotate, Uni, Ikura, Mirugai, Unagi. Those are some of the pieces that I've been served. All are fresh and amazing. Amaebi Head - You can have the head of the shrimp you ate for sushi served in three different ways: Simmered with Miso Soup, Battered and deep fried tempura style, or Sprinkled with Salt and Grilled. All three are great but I tend to lean toward the Tempura style. Japanese pudding - It pretty similar to flan and flavored with a coffee flavored sauce, fresh strawberries, and fresh cream. Soooo tasty and light and not huge because if you're still hungry after that meal, you are pretty lucky. Some other dishes I've tried as sides to share that are worth mentioning. Ebi Gyoza - A huge amaebi stuff into a gyoza and steamed. The top and bottom of the shrimp stick out about an inch on both sides. Very oishii. Tori Tatsuta Age - Fried chicken. Yum. Great coating and perfectly fried. So good. This place is so good and it's very close to the house so it makes for a great occasional splurge. $60 for the Omakase course is an unbelievable deal. The drinks aren't too expensive and they have a good selection of shochu and nihonshu for all tastes. Miurasan is very friendly and will carry on a conversation with you if you like (Japanese and English) He drinks towards the end of the night so feel free to share with him. The staff is friendly as well and your tea or water never goes empty. Please try it. The quality is up there with the best of any Japan sushiya that I've been to and the prices are very reasonable for a sushiya. This place is definitely worthy of Yelp #50. What's in store for #100???
(5)Val V.
Came here once. During the meal, 3 star trajectory. Food competent, not inspiring. Ambience a bit low-end for sushi. Unpleasantly noisy, tables packed close. Then we were bitten by a bit of stunningly bad service which I prefer not to relive word by word.
(1)Brian D.
Looking for a nice meal while on a business trip, Miura had positive reviews and was in the area. But it failed to impress. However, some of the disappointment might have been expectations. Since it was a one time only visit for me, I tried several items on their menu. Green Tea - A lot can be said about a places tea. Theirs was average. Not nutty enough for me. Though I did like the large cup size, but had to ask for a refill. Tempura - I think Tempura is interested in Sushi restaurants, as its not what the restaurant is specializing in. Muira was bad. Their flour might have been a mixed, it was too heavy. Their oil was too oily and overpowered the flavors. Very disappointing. Roll - I got the Oshinko roll, this was superb. The best pickled daikon i've every had. Nice big piece in the roll. Plus the seaweed wrap had more salt and flavor then Im use to. I enjoyed the contrast. Good stuff. Though, my roll was a little over stuff, and about half of the piece unwrapped a little. Bad form. Sushi - I had three type, eel (not sure names of different type), Squid, and the red snapper. They recommended the later two. The Red Snapper was very good. the others, ok, nothing special. Other things - their pickled ginger was great. Truely better then most. The dishes and presentations were average. The tempura had the best presentation. Order - One thing which decrease my experience was the order of the food. Maybe this is a LA think, but I got my sushi first, then the tempura, and finally, after the roll after a long wait. To me this is all wrong, the tempura is first, and one should get their roll, finally the sushi should either come with the roll or come in pieces. It just had a bad flow. overall, I guess the sushi might deserve four stars, but the tempura and really the flow of the meal was all off. The the flow the meal is so important in sushi.
(3)Edwin H.
Miura is a great location for sushi in the South Bay. After my meal, I was even thinking about giving this place 5 stars, but unfortunately, I took a trip to Japan right after this meal and Miura was put into perspective. Nonetheless, the South Bay is not Tsukiji and Miura offers great food in a very relaxed strip mall ambience. The restaurant is the size of any strip mall Japanese restaurant and able to seat around 20 customers at a time. The place stays pleasantly crowded but not too busy so you won't need to expect waiting too long. The quality of the sushi was very good for the South Bay. Everything was excellently fresh, but the choice of cuts may be limited as it is just a small sushi shop with limited clientele (i.e. the chef is unable to stock the best of everything). Definitely recommend getting the omakase and then sit back and enjoy a delightful eating experience.
(4)Johnny F.
Best $40 spent on Omakase hands down. Worth every penny and request the miso soup with shrimp head at the end of the meal. The fist was extremely fresh and the chef offers recommendations on how to eat each piece.
(5)Chris W.
The best sushi in the South Bay. The sole sushi chef is also the owner, and he is there 6 days a week. The fish is super fresh, and the fixings are amazing. He makes his own wasabi and shaves his own ginger. I would recommend the Omakase meals, as you get a ton of food.
(5)Johnny I.
Miura is amongst half dozen or so top sushi joints in LA county. Definitely the best in the south bay! In fact, I often go straight to Miura the day I come back from Tokyo biz trip. Yes, they're that good. Miura's style is very close to those exclusive and expensive trendy yet traditional sushi bars in Nishi Azabu district of Tokyo. How Ryo, owner chef, learned that style is a mystery to me considering he spent many years at Hama Sushi in Venice Beach, a home of California style sushi. Small rice portion is perfect. I don't like to fill up on rice especially for dinner. The small rice portion allows me to drink more sake! Dark vinegar used to flavor the rice gives depth to the flavor. Sushi with yuzu pepper paste, salt and a drop of lemon juice is very refreshing. Not every Japanese food should be drenched in soy sauce. Needless to say, seafood ingredients are always fresh. Good sushi is all about the balance and Miura nails it! Miura also pays close attention to how they store their sake and make sure that they're crispy fresh not oxidized and sour. Same sake tastes better at Miura. I love their Kikusui(perfect balance of flavor and reasonable price) and Dewazakura(fruity aroma is intoxicating). Miura is not big on dessert menu but if you like Japanese style custard pudding, they make them there and they're pretty good. Otherwise they have factory made mochi ice cream that's plated pretty. Best way to enjoy what Miura has to offer is "Omakase" course (let the chef make you whatever). If you don't like something or allergic to something, you can let the chef know so he can design the course accordingly. 1 piece instead of the usual 2 pieces allows you to eat more variety of fish. Expect to spend around $50(give and take $10) per person for food and that's very reasonable for the quality. Most sake prices range between $8~$10 per small glass. There are more expensive sakes but they're not proportionately better. If you don't like sushi at Miura, you don't like real sushi. You'd be better off going to Ra or some place in Hermosa Beach.
(5)Sebastian L.
Food is OK. I like that they put clams in the miso soup. Service was average. They have some unique dishes. Will probably go back since it's not too far.
(3)Ella L.
Location is little odd but I loved their sashimi and bento. Best sashimi in the area. Will go back there again!
(5)Ron V.
I don't recommend this place at all. Didn't start off well when we entered. We went with our daughter and we asked to sit at the sushi bar. We were told that we could because it was like being at a sports bar. I'm assuming they think it is like a bar there because they serve beer & wine. After that didn't feel welcome at all. Had to call waitress over twice to take our order. We ordered and then went to re-order another appetizer and was asked if we wanted our check. I'm assuming she didn't understand that I wanted to place another order. Anyways I think you get the picture on the service. Food was ok. Had better for less money. I had to even ask for the check because the service was so bad. Won't be back. I would recommend Sushi Delight over this place. It might explain why there was only three couples in the place eating on a Sat. night.
(1)Tony C.
*** Ugh!!!! My Spicy BBQ Thai yelp.com/biz/GmMSLiFDCvL… review should've been the Big 2-0-0, but an old Chicago review got YANKED so now I'm back down to 199. Had to pull out a benchmark restaurant for this one (tho repost from CH) *** On a recommendation by my co-worker (thank you Chieko-san!) from an entirely Japanese office, I chose Miura for omakase over Kanpachi/Sen Nari/Kamiyama for night of sushi bliss before the beginning of a painful Labor Day weekend without the girlie. Recently had Sushi Bei/Tsukiji/Sushi Ken in the Southbay, wanted more variety/depth, and Miura delivered. Strangely enough, the omakase menu (ala Tama) is pre-set. $60 for the full sashimi/cooked menu, $40 for the sashimi/sushi menu only. No blue crab roll to be found. Nearly crunchy young yellowtail was a bit shocking to my senses but a nice deviation from everyday offerings. Ocha steamed squid was soft and a nice opposition to the giant clams.The scallops as well as the Spanish mackerel tasted just about perfect. Watching the knarly ebi being shelled alive right out of a tank beneath the bar made all of our day. (Shrimp head served 2 ways, fried or in miso soup just like Sushi Gen.. but fresher) The fluffy chawan mushi egg custard was better than anything I can whip out at home while the mushy/slimey seaweed app smelled of wonderful yuzu. Ryo-san advised his rice is brown-ish due to use of dark vinegar and brown sugar. "Traditional" he says. Bottom line: 2.5 hours of omakase happiness interjected with pleasant conversation with a neighboring frequent solo diner (hi "JC", great talkin' to ya, hope you enjoyed the mochi ice cream). $60 isn't typical of Southbay prices, but it is definitely a cut above Sushi Ken, my current budget sushi haunt.
(5)Elsa P.
We ordered the uni and it was all hacked up, mushy and flemmy looking, not the usual feathery "tongue-like" slices. When I asked the waitress about it, she said that is usual and that it's fresh. I pointed out that the unit in the refrigerator in front of us was perfect and the sushi pieces on the plates of the people next to us looked as they are supposed to. She said it must have the end of the package and the chef had to scrape it. WTF? The people next to us got their pieces right after us and they were perfect. That was not a satisfactory explanation. They should have replaced the order right away or made them complimentary. To be a high quality establishment, you should ensure everything is perfect and don't serve it unless it's up to standards and this was clearly not the case. It's too bad because we had some pretty good sushi and cooked items up until then (their ankimo and grilled hamachi collar were some of the best I've had) and were excited to find a hidden gem but won't be going back.
(1)Jeremy R.
This place is legit. I used to have to drive 40 minutes into the other parts of LA to find the truly legit omakese sushi. The type of sushi you would find at Mori Sushi or Sushi Zo. The fish here is obviously not Sushi Zo quality, but it doesn't cost $100+ pp either. It is heads and shoulders above the rest of the sushi in the south bay. Sushi Ken does not come close to comparing to this place.
(5)Bora K.
This past Lent season, Friday night dinners became sushi by default since we couldn't eat meat on those days. Not that I'm complaining. Sushi is the best. I can't think of a better way than to end the work week at a lovely little sushi bar, unwinding with a cup of hot tea or an icy cold Orion and pristine fish. Miura can be easily missed as it is housed in a dingy strip mall on the PCH. The plain exterior does nothing to indicate the clean and modern interior and the cool calm of the restaurant. The servers are hospitable and the food is excellent. If I didn't already have a die-hard favorite sushi restaurant, this place would definitely be giving it a run for its money. There are two different types of omakase served here. One is for sushi only and the other includes cooked foods. I would have to recommend the latter because in addition to very fresh and beautifully prepared fish, the cooked dishes are interesting and delicious in their own right. Some of the dishes that really stood out for me were the Mozuku(a crunchy type of seaweed in vinegar), Chawan Mushi (it had so many things inside... fish! a ginko nut! a whole shrimp! a mushroom!), the Shiro (white) Miso soup, the Sayori (Halfbeak) sushi, the Amaebi sushi and the fried heads they gave us afterward, and the Toro Negi Maki (probably the best I've tasted anywhere in the US up till now). The pickled ginger was also something I enjoyed as it was extra tangy and strong, probably because it is house-made. Everything is delicious and the sushi chef, although admittedly not too friendly, was perfunctory. When the sushi craving hits next, I'd say Miura is worth making your destination.
(4)Mindee C.
I don't usually give 5 stars, not because I'm a cheap grader- it's hard to find a great place for sushi. this place is exceptional. My credential (my favs. Sasabune in Hawaii, Sasabune in Santa Monica, Shiro's in Seattle) The size of the sushi- perfect bite. Sushi Gen is great, but their size is almost too big for a mouth. Rice portion- small compared to other sushi restaurants, but you won't miss it due to the considerate ratio of fish/rice. lite vinegar/sweet. freshness - can't beat this, really- it's quite fresh & sweet. Sweet Scallop, Salmon egg- buttery and sweet. price - sushi omakase is $40 including 12 pieces of sushi and a bowl of miso soup (mushroom or clam) I prefer the clam. service - efficient, can't complain. The overall feeling that I got from this place is that the chef, Mr. Miura, takes his work very seriously - it shows in his work, so make sure to sit at the sushi bar- it's a ballad of back and forth love affair with each piece of perfection he puts on your plate. bon apetit.
(5)Sana H.
Best sushi in Torrance. Super fresh fish, neat ambiance in a strange location, and the staff very attentive. Just the sushi size is super super small. Even in comparison to Japanese standards. I'd give it five stars if they just made the sushi pieces slightly larger.
(3)X B.
Took boyfriend here and ordered the Chef's Super Special for 60 bucks each. There was supposed to be Abalone, Fatty tuna, yellowtail, handmade pudding.....no,no, no, no. They didn't tell us ahead of time that they didn't have it. I would have opted for the $40 Omakase then. A complete RIP OFF.
(1)Yuko G.
I've heard good things about this place from JP society. People say, "with fresh fish, anybody can make decent sushi. What distinguish the good sushi and great sushi is how the chef deals with the non-fresh sushi like Su-jime." Miura was supposed to be the top notch restaurant when it came to the Su-jime style of fish, so I was quite excited when we finally visited here. Su-jime is a style of cooking where the fresh fish is salted, then soaked in vinegar for a while. It tends to be used on Ao-Uo/Ao-Mono, which is fish with blue/silver back with white stomach with red meat like sardine, mackerel, and saury. It started as a preservation purpose back in the time as Ao-Uo goes bad quicker than other fish, but now that we have all the technology to preserve things or have a way to obtain fresh fish everyday, Su-jime became more of a supplement to extract or compliment the flavor of the fish. The soaking method is a delicate process. It can't be too long or too short. Messing up the timing or process can create too salty, too tight/hard, or too watery fish and it takes the experienced chef to make it just right. Did Miura had it right? I'd say so. The Su-jime style fish was definitely spot on. I also very much enjoyed about half of the things that we got, like Uni, Hotate, Kinme-dai. The simmered Karei fish head was also fantastic. Good flavor with lots of meat to pick on, that was just cooked right. I also appreciated that they had several Miso soup to choose from. Aka-dashi (red miso soup, slightly saltier), Shiro-dashi (white miso soup, slightly sweeter), and Nameko Jiru (miso soup with Nameko mushrooms). I've never expected $40 Omakase would come with such variety of Miso soup selection! We tried Aka-dashi and Nameko Jiru, and they were both good. I should also mention that their Gari (ginger) seemed to be home-made as they had irregular shape and thickness. I really loved it as it was thicker than usual and had more deeper flavor and nicer kick to it. Another thing to note is that Miura's sushi is Edomae style. Edomae style means Tokyo style sushi. If you took a look at the close-up photos that Eli G took ( yelp.com/biz_photos/FAWM… ), you'll see the rice has a slight tint to it. No, it's not a shadow or lighting. The rice is indeed tinted as Miura uses Aka-su (red vinegar) instead of clear vinegar. It is a traditional Tokyo style sushi that not so many sushi joints follow through anymore. I guess consumers prefer white and shiny rice over slightly tinted one. Then why 4 stars? Well, acutally I debated between 3 and 4 stars. I give it 4 stars as prop to their Su-hjime, home made Gari, various miso soup, and the true Edomae style rice. However, some of the sushi selections were rather questionable. Ikura was a bit too salty for my taste, and some fish even tasted a bit watery as if it just got defrosted in a bad way. I also wasn't a found of the fact that only one chef was handling so many customers, making him super busy and no time to chat. It got me a little upset when the "regular" customers came in and the chef all of a sudden turned into a super friendly chatty guy, and offered them special Sashimi soy sauce and what not. Well, it's not that he didn't offer it to us as we did not eat Sashimi, thus we didn't need that special soy sauce, but the couple next to us who was eating Sashimi didn't get that. Granted that regular customers get more attention due to the history behind, but I don't appreciate seeing the obvious display of different service. All in all, mostly good food with ok service. I might come back.
(4)Michelle L.
Good sushi!! Fresh sushi!! If you don't like it because it doesn't have too many choices as to rolls then you don't know real sushi.
(4)Ms. K.
Really, really good. The restaurant is small so I recommend reservations. Nice variety of very fresh food. Service is prompt and attentive. I'm almost hesitant to recommend because we didn't have a reservation the first time we went but this is a gem.
(5)Brian P.
In my opinion, the best sushi spot in South Bay, however, the chef's uncompromising attitude of only having the best results in a limited selection.
(4)Janet T.
my favourite and best sushi restaurant in south bay.. sushi chef special is the way to go. Miura san only uses best quality fish. i also love chawamushi and tuna tartar.. sweet shrimp when it's in season is the perfect way to end the meal.. fried shrimp head.. omg. yum..
(5)Jennie N.
This is the best sushi meal I've ever had and I've been eating sushi for over 20 years. Now, I can say I've had the best. Order the Omakase (it's really a good deal, even though my husband thought otherwise). We went for a special occasion, but I'm not going to wait that long to go back. I don't think I will be able to eat at another authentic sushi bar again. We just went on Thursday, and can't stop talking about what a great meal it was. The service was excellent, very attentive. The place is small so the waitress advised to make reservations on Fridays and Saturdays.
(5)Oswaldo J.
This has become my favorite place close to home to go eat sushi! Great fresh seafood with a good variety, from abalone to red clam! Reasonable price for the Omakase which for sure will fill you up, but most important it will satisfy the most demanding palate for sushi. Service is exceptional I can only say that i will go back for more.
(5)Clara K.
We took our cousin here to celebrate their recent wedding. We had the full omakase menu and was delighted with the quality of the fish. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Ralph S.
Best sushi in the South Bay. If you're looking for heavily sauced faux-sushi stay away.
(4)Doug L.
1st of all, if you are into rolls, STAY AWAY. This is a proper sushiya, not a california roll or teriyaki bowl place. PRO - Great sushi. The chef knows what he's doing. Sashimi is out of this world, especially with the sashimi shoyu, a thicker soy sauce. Of course, you get the fresh ground wasabi, not the powder horse-radish wasabi with green food coloring. CON - If there is one, a very small sushi bar area, thus will NOT let children sit there. My kids also eat sushi like connoisseurs, but they wont let them sit there. Not family oriented. 2nd, will not let me keep my bottle of sake or shoju. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE IF YOU WANT AUTHENTIC SUSHI AT SUSHI-YA PRICING. Will definitely go back, minus the kids.
(4)David Y.
I have to say this is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants when it comes to having sushi. Very fresh and flavorful. No fake stuff here. Even their California Rolls have real crab meat in it. Miura is a must for anyone who loves real good sushi.
(5)Christopher Q.
By far one of my favorites sushi places in Southern Cal. The sushi here is magical. I remember not being able to recognize at least half the fish in the sushi bar. I heard about this place from a Japanese guy I was sitting next to in Sasabune Honolulu. He was raving about it do I made the long pilgrimage all the way from Pasadena the week after I got back. Definitely worth the trip for a special occasion.
(5)Miki M.
Miura is a tiny Sushi restaurant in Lomita. The Chef and owner, Mr. Miura, is nothing less than amazing. One great chef that handles the whole restaurant (capacity around 40 persons). This sushi chef is one of the best I've ever seen. He arranges his sushi very neatly in front of him, in the custom-ordered special refrigerator windows, so you (the customer) can see everything really closely and believe me, the view is incredible. A small sushi bar but it has an extensive, quite complete sushi menu. Here is what I usually do. 1. Always reserve (in advance) seating, preferably at the Sushi Bar (kauntaa). Table is also OK but you can't really see the delightful display of fresh fish. 2. Once you are seated, I recommend you should order the Chef's Special Omakase Course (includes Sashimi / Chawan Mushi / Sushi / Baked items / Appetisers / Miso soup, 2 kinds + Dessert), a delightful full menu that comes up to $60 per person + tax. This is money really well spent!!! 3. A list of great Sake options; order a bottle of Sake, even the least expensive choice (Suigei, for $35 per bottle) is of exceptional quality, and will be of good size for 2-3 persons who like to drink. It is less expensive to order a whole bottle, and makes more sense... The ocha (hot green tea) is very authentic, aromatic. The sushi is of highest quality, fish is always beyond words. Hotate (scallops) are to die for, and so are also the Japanese Mackerel, tako (octopus), ika (squid), uni (sea urchin)... oh the Miru-Gai (giant clam), oh the ikura (roe)... oh the TORO!!! Well basically everything is pretty amazing. As I said above, $ 190 for 2 people including the sake... Call me crazy, but this money is well spent when you get the real thing. Wish I could go there more often...
(5)Miki H.
You will rarely find such good sushi. Do reserve seats at the bar in advance; order the Chef's okakase course and let Mr. Miura do his thing!!!
(5)Christian B.
One of my favourites. I feel like I am back in Japan eating here. I always get the sushi omakase set, always been great. Miura-san is really a master.
(5)Corey F.
ok, not to be a dick, but freshness at a sushi bar isn't one quality to base choices upon. all sushi bars should provide fresh fish. u shouldnt be eating at sushi places that have unfresh fish. im not gonna be goin to a place that advertises "discount sushi." so with that put aside lets talk fish. this place has a wide variety of fish. things that you won't find on most menus. you'll also notice that standard fish will be served differently -- like a shoyu marinated maguro nigiri. his ankimo (monk fish liver) seems to be prepared in a slightly lesser cooked style. ikura is marinated to perfection -- slightly sweet, not overly salty. another interesting tid bit is that the rice isn't ur typical shari (sushi rice). it seems like a blend, with some brown rice mixed in -- a pleasant difference. probably my favorite spot in the south bay. the restaurant is small, so make reservations if u plan to sit at the counter. you'll never see advertisements for this establishment..... sot of a down lo spot. k, enjoy.
(5)Charlene L.
A very small traditional Japanese restaurant that offers high quality food at pretty reasonable prices. I ordered the omakase for $60 and I was STUFFED at the end. My favorite is the steamed egg soup thing. I forget what it's called again. But it's very comforting. And their clam miso soup is really delicious. Their sashimi is excellent quality. Everything I had there was really fresh and tasty. My mom doesn't eat raw stuff and I convinced her to try the monkfish liver. She loved it!
(4)Katie M.
Wow, I really liked the Omakase (Pre-set Dinner). It was such a good deal. It's only $60/person. That's a good deal for sushi, sashimi, and appetizers. It's a small place, so you may want to make reservations if you are going there as a group. I enjoyed eating their Hotategai sashimi.
(5)John C.
Located in a strip mall Miura isn't the best looking restaurant from the outside but once you step inside you will know why this place deserves five stars! The atmosphere is great it feels like one of the restaurants in Japan tight cozy space with a maximum occupancy of maybe around 25-30 people the quality of food here is fresh and tasty. The price may not be the cheapest for sushi's but the quality of the fish,meat, and vegetables is superb. One of my favorite dishes is the Tuna Tar Tar an appetizer that is served raw accompanied with deep fried won ton chips instead of regular toast. The sushi is out of this world it may be pricey but it is worth the bang for your buck. The atmosphere is great from the chairs, tables, service and also the sushi chef who always talks to the customers sitting in the bar. If you are around the San Pedro area I highly suggest trying this place out you wont regret it!
(5)Ms Piggy W.
I remained skeptical when I was scanning through their menu at the front door.... 1 2 3 4 5, hum 6 seats at the sushi bar and several more tables.... ok seems to be neat.. I guess it doesn't hurt to give it a try.. so I got in there with a friend. I ordered hot tea first and I liked it.... not the typical green tea coming out from the instant bag..light color and hot! Yes that is very important for me cos what's the point of having lukewarm tea when you are ordering hot tea? Letting it cool down to avoid burning your tongue is a different story though.. anyways, we didn't order the omakase but the deluxe chirashi sushi and sushi combo. I have only 2 words to describe it - fresh and scrumptious! No kidding... if you are looking for quantity, you can hop over to sushi cal which is just a block away but if you are looking for quality, this is definitely your place. I haven't had such good quality sake (salmon) for a long time. The uni and ikura were very good. Forgot to mention about the silky chawan mushi (steam egg). It's a bit too salty for me but the texture is so tender......yum!
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