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Hamasaku
Hamasaku is a sophisticated harmony of Japanese cuisine and Californian exuberance. Sincere and succinct, Hamasaku's literal translation is one who creates food from the sea. Celebrated for its whimsical reverence for sushi and understated elegance, warmth in hospitality and modern sensibilities underscore a quintessential dining experience.
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33 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 33 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(18)
- neighborhood gem(18)
- special occasion(12)
- great for lunch(6)
- good for groups(4)
- hot spot(4)
Hamasaku Reviews List
Review 1 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always creative
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had not dined in a while at Hamasaku; but again did not dissapoint. Beautiful,fresh, and creative sushi and sahimi. Had EA(spicy tuna), DJ Spider(lobster, crab), Charlize tACOS, Green Dragon. Cannot remember other sushi rolls but all excellent. Octopus Sahimi with a light sauce, mushrooms was probably best octopus we have had. Hamasaku has added small tapas plates. We enjoyed hanger steak, Black Cod, and Chicken thighs. Although very good; I would stick with their sushi and sashimi. Our waiter Matthew was excellent and recommended a excellent Saki. More like a nice white wine."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Taking the portion of the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Taking the portion of the dishes and lackluster service into consideration, I consider this restaurant slightly overpriced. The overall taste of the food was satisfactory - 7 out of 10. I did not like how they over sauced their dishes. Out of the dishes we had, the yellowtail sashimi (see pic) was my favorite.
However, I did find the presentation of the baked crab roll to be disconcerting. My fault for expecting a level of skill in presentation from this restaurant! To save the restaurant from the embarassment, I decided not to post a picture of it on Yelp."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2005
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Review 3 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time there. Food was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time there. Food was great and the service was great. Sushi was fresh and delicious."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great little restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great cuisine. Lively service and a busy sense of being somewhere good. Great sushi and sashimi options. Wonderful range of sakis."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice variety to the menu,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice variety to the menu, and our server was particularly helpful when she figured out I was a vegetarian and pointed out that one of the dishes I ordered had bonito flakes that were not mentioned on the menu."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best sushi. For non sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best sushi. For non sushi people, try the cod. It was delicious."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
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Review 7 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
THis is one of my long time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"THis is one of my long time sushi favorites but this night it seemed as everything was off. The service was very slow but then again my favorite girl Apple seemed the only one tending tables. The G 6 I requested extra spicy was mild and the black Cod was awful."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Belongs on the " go to" list
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of the very best Japanese Restaurants in L.A.
Fish is the freshest, delicious and presented in a stylish manner."
Fish is the freshest, delicious and presented in a stylish manner."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best sushi in West Los Angeles
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"From the sake selection and sashimi to the creative sushi rolls and amazing service, there is no other place that can beat Hamasaku."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best sushi experience ever!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I heard about how expensive this place was but that's where my date for the night wanted to dine. I must admit, this was the best sushi experience I have ever had, period. We asked not to be seated in the middle of two other couples because it just feels restrictive to where you can't talk because you're so close to the other diners. The host understood and placed us at the best table in the house where it had a more private feel. Our server was very attentive. The timing was excellent. Just as we finished a dish, a new one arrived. Everything was great!! I have no idea as to the name of the cold unfiltered sake but, it was the best I have ever tasted. Will return again!!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Some of the best sushi I have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Some of the best sushi I have ever had."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Hamasaku
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was excellent. Took the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was excellent. Took the staff a while to take our orders but food came fast afterwards. Can be compared to Nobu w/ quality of food! Hole in the wall kind of sushi place, simple ambience but a must to try!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Hamasaku
Based on the average of (21) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate