Kombu Sushi — Restaurant in Los Angeles

This is a relatively new restaurant located inside One Sant Fe on the first level, with is mixed zoning area (the rental office is located at the entrance near Cafe Gratitude). It has a nice casual vibe with both outdoor and indoor seating.

The menu here is quite extensive - there is good variety of rolls, sushi and entrees. It was difficult to choose even though both of us had specific tastes in mind when we arrived. You may access the menu using a QR code, or they re happy to provide. paper menu upon request.

The restaurant is dog friendly, as the restaurant was inspired by the rescue dog of the owner. The story is told on a beautiful color laminated printed piece. There are photo opportunities with the dog at specific times; patrons re encouraged to bring their dog to dine, and there is a small portion of the menu.

My husband began his meal with 3 piece sashimi maguro. He was pleased as the slices were thicker than anticipated. His entree was Chicken Katsu with miso soup and rice. The slice of chicken was generous, but a little dry and flavorless. I chose the Alaska roll; based on cost I expected to be full before I finished it. I was not very large, and I was still hungry, so I chose Soft Shell Crab to complete the meal. The crab did not have a lot of flavor to it, and I did not finish it. We enjoyed a few cocktails with our meal as well. My husband chose a Hakutsuru warmed sake; I tried both Plum Wine Sparkler and Yuzu Spritz. I liked the plumb wine better.

The service was good, we did not have to wait long for our beverages or meal. They do not accept cash, so make sure you have debit/credit card to pay. Additionally, it was not clear whether or not the $4 surcharge added to bill (intended to assist providing health insurance for employees) is actually being used to provide this benefit. This optional fee is not new, I believe that many restaurants in West Hollywood and Los Angeles area have been adding this fee for past 4-5 years. I believe that they validate parking if you are unable to find street parking or a spot in the lot near their location (by rental office).

I think this is a good choice for convenient quick meal for the residents of apartment at One Santa Fe. It is in a good location, and it seemed to fill up as we were finishing our meal. But I do not think that we will try this one again - it is a little expensive if you want to be full by time you leave, and it just was not in line with other sushi restaurants we have frequented...

Interesting / stylish yet lacks the flavor to match up.

Parking is a little funky but not too hard. If there's room, it's worth parking in the adjoining parking lot. You can pay via the parking app that is listed at the lot, but note that Kombu will give you a validation code after you eat which is really convenient.

Walking to the restaurant (which is on the opposite side of the parking lot), you'll be greeted by neat murals on the walls and a really cozy interior with some bar seating and outdoor seating as well. I was immediately seated (I did RSVP but on a Sunday evening, it wasn't overly busy).

I was given the lunch Dine LA menu on a Sunday which was apparently the only menu they had for DineLA for this day.

*Ginger Mushroom Soup: I opted for this soup over the miso soup. Not bad! Reminiscent of Chinese ginger soup and was one of the better dishes of the meal. *Spicy Tuna Rice Cakes: Basically like a spicy tuna crispy rice but with different presentation styling. Taste-wise it wasn't too bad although also not that different from a standard spicy tuna rice cake. *Citron Roll: Was recommended this roll to try and just wasn't a fan unfortunately. The lemon for me really sucks all the flavor out of the roll and overly dominates the palette. Wasn't spicy at all. *Mochi Ice Cream: They only had the strawberry mochi ice cream left. The presentation as always was good. Just didn't really differentiate itself much from a standard mochi ice cream. *Blue crab hand roll: I wanted to get this separately just out of curiosity and was left fairly disappointed as well. The handroll itself was small and the avocado stuck out like a sore thumb agains the blue crab.

For the DineLA pricing, it was okay, but for a standard sushi spot, it doesn't...

Kombu Sushi Arts District: My New Favorite Sushi Spot

I recently visited Kombu Sushi in the Arts District, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance was delightful, creating a perfect setting for a memorable meal.

I started with the miso soup and edamame, both of which were excellent starters. The miso soup was warm and comforting, while the edamame was fresh and perfectly salted. Next, I had the calamari, which was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it a great appetizer.

For sushi, I tried the tuna roll, salmon fusion roll, and crunchy roll. The tuna roll was fresh and flavorful. The salmon fusion roll, a salmon avocado roll topped with salmon, sesame oil, ponzu, shichimi, and red onions, was a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The crunchy roll, with shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, cucumber, tempura flakes, and drizzled with eel sauce, was a standout with its perfect crunch and savory taste.

The quality of the food was top-notch, with great presentation and attention to detail. The customer service was also on point. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring we had a great dining experience. We even received complimentary matchboxes and dessert, which was a lovely touch.

The best time to visit Kombu Sushi is during happy hour, as it offers great deals on their delicious offerings. With great quality food, excellent service, and a wonderful ambiance, Kombu Sushi has become my new favorite sushi spot. I'll definitely be coming back again. Highly...