Moto Azabu Sushi Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Disappointing and Disgusting Experience at Moto Azabu

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

Review:

I recently dined at Moto Azabu Sushi Bar & Grill and unfortunately, the experience was truly abysmal. The food was inedible, with questionable quality and preparation. It's a shame, as the price point suggests a much higher standard of culinary excellence.

The restaurant's ambiance also left much to be desired. There was no effort to create a welcoming or enjoyable atmosphere. Given the high prices, I would have expected a much more refined and inviting dining experience.

To put it bluntly, the food was disgusting and not fit for human consumption. I will be attaching photos as evidence to support this claim.

It's concerning that this restaurant might be artificially inflating their ratings with fake reviews. At this price point, there are many top-tier sushi restaurants in the Los Angeles area, including those in Marina del Rey and Santa Monica, that offer a far superior dining experience.

Overall Rating:

Expensive: E (for the value they provide) Disgusting: D Failure of Operation: F Additional Notes:

signs that a restaurant might be "giving up":

Declining Food Quality: This is a major red flag. If the food is consistently subpar, it suggests that the restaurant is not prioritizing fresh ingredients, proper preparation, or maintaining high culinary standards. Poor Service: Inattentive staff, long wait times, and a lack of customer care can all indicate that a restaurant is not prioritizing customer satisfaction. Neglect of the Dining Environment: A dirty or unkempt dining space can create an unpleasant atmosphere and leave a negative impression on customers.I have included photos and receipts as evidence to support my review. Recommendations:

Tuna Tartare served on rice cakes. Based on my description, it sounds like the rice cakes were stale and the tuna might have been of poor quality. Stale Rice Cakes: Rice cakes can become stale quickly, especially if they are not stored properly. This can lead to a dry and hard texture, making them unpleasant to eat. Old Tuna: Tuna is a perishable ingredient and can quickly lose its freshness and flavor if not handled and stored correctly. This could result in an off-taste or a mushy texture. Improper Preparation: If the rice cakes were not fried or toasted properly, they might have come out soggy or undercooked. Similarly, if the tuna tartare was not prepared and seasoned correctly, it could have affected the overall taste and quality of the dish.

Creme Brulee: You mentioned that the creme brulee had a strange, off-putting smell that you described as similar to "poop" or an old substance. This suggests that the dish might have been spoiled or improperly prepared.

Crispy Fried Rice with Tuna: You described this dish as "nasty" and mentioned that the tuna looked uncooked. This could indicate that the tuna was not prepared or cooked properly, which could pose a health risk.

If you have any concerns about food safety or hygiene at the restaurant, you could consider reporting your experience to the local health department. Moto Azabu Sushi Bar & Grill needs to make significant improvements in their food quality, preparation, and overall dining experience. I hope this review helps other diners make informed decisions about their...

Feb 13, 2018 the fiance brought me here for an early Valentine's Day Dinner and what a find! this is going to be our new go-to sushi place!

we had the Kusshi Oysters, Akamutsu (fatty white fish), Toro, Salmon, Ankimo - Simmered (Monkfish liver), Dragon Roll, & of course ended with a scoop each of Hojicha and Black Sesame Ice Cream. EVERYTHING was delicious and the sushi was fresh!

Moto Azabu cures their own Salmon and it is absolutely delicious. they are most known for their Toro - definitely try both the Salmon & the Toro. also try the Ankimo (simmered) b/c not many places have the simmered version.

the fiance almost put some shoyu (soy sauce) on his Akamutsu piece by mistake but Taka-san stopped him just in time.

the scoops of ice cream reminded me of my visits to Namba in Osaka, Japan and Arashiyama in Kyoto, Japan...

i told the fiance, "i don't want to contribute this find to Google Guide World b/c i want to keep this place a secret so we don't ever have to wait!" but alas, 'sharing is caring' & y'alls should experience the delicious sushi at Moto Azabu.

どうもありがとうございます Masa-san, Ken-san, Taka-san, & Jose for the wonderful and delicious meal! we plan on becoming...

A delicious little sushi spot in Marina del Rey. This place is no-frills and really emphasizes very fresh fish presented simply but with a lot of attention to detail and great flavors. They don’t have a lot of the beginner or over the top type of rolls. Everything is just very straightforward. One of my favorite parts is they have indoor and outdoor seating, but if you choose to sit outdoor, which is what we did, you’re able to sit in a covered patio on the second floor and have almost views of the bay, but still really nice views of the area. Service here is very fast and our waiter did not really speak English but was very attentive. It’s in a small shopping center so there is a lot of free parking attached, otherwise it will be street parking.

For this visit, we just did a mix of nigiri, hand rolls, and cut rolls. I would say some of the highlights were the yellowtail nigiri, the baked crab roll, the salmon roll, and one of my personal favorites: the spider hand roll. They have a revolving menu with some things that stay and other limited run specials so it’s the sort of place where you can get something new each visit. I will definitely be back again soon and...