🏮 West LA’s 40‑Year Sushi Icon 🍣 + Uni Toast Heaven

Hi everyone! This long‑standing, refined Japanese spot in Santa Monica, West LA serves fresh, beautiful, delicious sushi and sashimi for around $50 per person. 🍣 Noma Sushi 📍 2031 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 🅿️ Free parking right outside. Omakase Set — Great value! 11 pieces of fresh, specially selected nigiri 🍣 Includes tamagoyaki + choice of miso soup + one hand roll. Tuna, yellowtail, etc. — tender, sweet, and bouncy‑fresh. I chose the avocado eel hand roll 🥑 The mushroom miso soup was rich, warm, and layered. Uni Scramble Toast — AMAZING! Uni lovers, this is a must. The uni is incredibly fresh and sweet, scrambled eggs are silky, and the toast adds a satisfying crunch 🍞 — a luxurious treat for both eyes and palate. Yellowtail Jalapeño Thick‑cut yellowtail — tender, rich but not oily. Jalapeño adds a fresh, spicy kick — bright, tangy, and stimulating. Kobachi A delicate 9‑piece appetizer set 🍱 Flavors lean Korean‑style — refreshing, palate‑cleansing, and appetizing. Sukiyaki The beef was cut a bit thick and turned out somewhat tough. Also missing the onsen egg (the soul of sukiyaki!). But the broth was savory‑sweet, and the konjac noodles soaked up all the goodness 🍲 Grilled Mochi Ice Cream Who can resist grilled, stretchy mochi? Matcha ice cream is the classic Japanese finish — save room for this dessert! 🍨 Located close to the beach 🌊, this place has charm, atmosphere, and consistently fresh, high‑quality dishes at solid value. It carries a touch of traditional kaiseki elegance with beautiful plating ✨ If you’re around Santa Monica or West LA — don’t miss it. Unmatched quality and craftsmanship in every bite 🍣 Perfect for dates! #LADining #LALife #LAFood #WestLAEats #SantaMonicaFood 🥢