Sashi Sushi + Sake Lounge
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310) 545-0400
- Cross Street:
- Morningside Drive
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30-3pm, 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 5pm-10pm
Message from Sashi Sushi + Sake Lounge
Sashi is New to the South Bay. Intimate & Trendy Sushi & Sake Lounge
- Celebrity Chef Makoto
- Over 50 Variations of Sake
- Expansive Outdoor Seating
Paid advertisement by Sashi Sushi + Sake Lounge.
Editorial Review for Sashi Sushi + Sake Lounge – by Martha Burr
In Short
Just blocks from Manhattan Beach's waves, the sleek and modern Metlox mall is a cool, breezy locale for South Bay sushi lovers craving fresh tastes of the sea. The crowd is upscale yet casual, a mixture of foodies, sake connoisseurs, salty beachgoers and surfish hipsters. Pale, sheer drapery and muted lighting soften the dining room, but the expansive salt-aired patio is where the action really is. Chef Makoto Okuwa studied with Japanese master Morimoto and appeared with him on "Iron Chef," so it's not surprising that his menu echoes the Nobu-esque haute stylings of contemporary Japanese L.A. cuisine. Expect dishes like a sashimi "tuna trio" of blue fin, toro and albacore, Jidori chicken cigars with shiso and wasabi, and spicy miso Chilean sea bass steamed in sake and jalapeno.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe 50-plus sake list is exceptional, and the restaurant also has two sake sommeliers certified in Japan to offer pairing choices or design narrated tasting flights. Fruit-based sake-infused signature cocktails are also offered.
When to GoThe sake lounge is especially popular on weekend nights, and a great place to experiment with new sakes and glean advice from the resident sake specialists. It's also nice to sample the appetizers there instead of a full sit-down meal.
The ExtrasThe restaurant also has a robata grill.
User Reviews for Sashi Sushi + Sake Lounge
11/20/2008 Posted by felizdiana
MY BOYFRIEND WHO HATES SUSHI AND I WHO LOVE SUSHI LOVED SASHI! HE ORDERED FROM THE ROBATA GRILL WHILE I ATE THEIR FANTASTIC SUSHI! THE SOUFLE DESSERT WAS AMAZING!
Pros: GREAT FOOD, GREAT BAR!
Cons: CROWDED BUT IT IS UNDERSTANDABLE
10/23/2008 Posted by JohnPP
We didn't have to go to Hollywood and BH to get some amazing sushi - it was just less than mile from our home in Manhattan Beach. Me and my friend went out for drinks on a random Tuesday and we ended up choosing Sashi. We sat in the Lounge area and this (stunning) server with an accent gave us great recommendations such as the robatas, metlox roll and rice crispy tuna. She also had an expert recommend the best sake for us. After that, we sat at the sushi bar and luckily enough we sat right in front of Makoto – the sushi chef. He suggested the most high-quality sushi I have ever had, so fresh and the presentation was amazing. Good Job Sashi! I will be back again!
Pros: sushi, service, location
Cons: bit pricey
