Ariyoshi Sushi Cafe Izakaya

Lowkey but always delivers! I always come back for the crispy rice albacore Thank you for your service!

Unassuming spot. I lived nearby for 2 years but haven't been here before and finally decided to check it out. There's a daily happy hour from 3-10pm with a lot of options. We got the Sapporo pitcher and sake combo, chefs choice sashimi combo, the Ariyoshi crunch roll, and the yellowtail collar. Aside from those items on the HH menu we also got a spicy tuna salad and sweet shrimp nigiri. More than enough for two people. Quite full actually. Writing this 5 star review for the $1 sake but honestly it's worth the 5 stars even if they didn't have that offer. Ambiance is fairly quiet. Not crowded or super busy but there are def people in here. Mixed crowd.

In the middle of never-ending construction in both sides of Wilshire Blvd., this is place shockingly not only manages to stay open, but does so in style. The ambiance is akin to most any sushi restaurant, that is to say nothing stood out for better or worse. However, the food is great. In particular, the sushi is fresh and eclectic. Both nigiri, sashimi and cut rolls were all very good. There's also a decent selection of sake, along with very reasonable prices. I would definitely eat here again.

I was excited to try this restaurant because the menu seemed appealing and it had a four-star rating. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. The avocado roll I ordered was brown, and the extra ginger I requested was also unappetizingly brown. The avocado tasted off, and while the spicy tuna was decent, the overall experience left me uneasy about the food. On a positive note, the waiter was friendly. I picked up my order from him and took it home, but I was disappointed that, like many places, they offered more food instead of a refund. I really didn't want any more food. I won't be returning. The restaurant had only three customers, all sitting at the bar, which added to the feeling of wastefulness. At least I got some exercise from the walk.

Nice sushi spot off miracle mile (you know parking is going to be a hassle). They have happy hour specials til 10pm lol. The margarita was good. Got the baked salmon roll it was alright. Rice was sticky/hard for some reason lol. No one there on a Tuesday night.