Sushi Go 55

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L.A. sushi veterans bring Japanese regional classics like beef tempura with homemade sauce and exotic specialties (think grilled conch served in its shell) to Little Tokyo.
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We use the highest quality fish fresh daily from Japan and all over the world! Our soy sauce is a special house recipe. We use high quality wasabi and ginger. The Morishita family opened the second sushi bar in America in 1966 and have received received a sushi pioneer award and plaque from the California State Assembly. Take out/To Go orders accepted. Outstanding sushi, sashimi, and authentic prepared and cooked Japanese style cuisine. Located on the 3rd floor inside the Little Tokyo Shopping Center (same building as Mitsuwa Market) on the corner of Alameda and 3rd Street. Free validated parking. Enter on Alameda St between 3rd and 4th Street. Park on 4th floor to access 3rd floor mall entrance.

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Marker Sushi Go 55

(213) 784-3112

333 S Alameda St Ste 317 Los Angeles, CA 90013
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In Short
A long pale sushi bar made of prized Japanese Cypress dominates the minimalist, blond wood and white bento box of a room. The chefs each have 25 years' experience, and the savvy crowd knows it. Homemade soy, ponzu and eel sauces belie the care devoted to the daily fresh fish from Japan. Beyond sushi, other specialties include grilled conch served in its shell, sliced lotus root with beef tempura, deep fried hama hama oysters, and fugu (blowfish skin) with ponzu.

79 Reviews of Sushi Go 55 in Los Angeles

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Good Stuff  4 Star Rating - Very good

By lona c. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 1,617

This place has some really nice fresh sushi that's pretty affordable. The miso is so good that it's worth coming here for the soup alone. Lunch is pretty busy so go early.

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Very good, but also expensive  5 Star Rating - World class

By Devun T.

I went to Sushi Go 55 after hearing about it on NPR's Off Ramp.

I recommend sitting at the bar and letting the sushi chef prepare what he wants for you, omakase style. The fish was fresh, the sushi very flavorful, but definitely not for the faint of heart!

If you're bold, try the live sweet shrimp sushi. As its name implies, the shrimp are killed right in front of you and go from aquarium to your plate in less than 30 seconds. It's meant to be eaten raw, still squirming!

Enjoy!

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Good Food + Bad Location + Bad Service=3 stars  3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

By Matt C.

I really don't know if I would come here again. The food was excellent (I was surprised by how good it was actually) but the service was very below average. The servers took a long time to let me order even when I waved them over. The location is annoying to get to but wouldn't hurt this place if their service was any better. The food would be the only reason for me to come here again. Go if you want good food and dont mind bad service.

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Freshest sushi with reasonable price!  5 Star Rating - World class

By Diva D.

This little place is located on the top floor of the "Mizuwa" Supermarket building. The location is not good, but oh my! They have one of the BEST sushi in town! The sashimi is good, and fresh, and they also have some cooked la carte... with the very very reasonable price! I am very picky about my sushi, and have been going to many other "top 10 sushi" in LA. However, this place is always ranked #1 when it comes with quality and price. DEFINATELY check it out if you like sushi! P.S. They validate the parking, too.

PROS: freshness, quality, service
CONS: location

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Pretty, Pretty Good! 4 Star Rating - Very good

By mollypsca

This was really good sushi from a lover of CA rolls, Unagi and Miso Soup. I am not the most adventurous, but I know what I like ... and that is, clean - affordable - quality sushi. This place fits the bill. In fact, I found it through citysearch and saw all of the fantastic reviews and thought, why not? So, I did and here I am adding to them. There are a couple of bad reviews, ignore them. This place is solid! There is also some REALLY cool shopping in the mall, so plan some extra time and have a look around.

Pros: Clean, Nice, Good
Cons: None
Posted 06/27/09

Super Fresh Fish! Better than Japan! 5 Star Rating - World class

By osakagirl

Wow! Better than I've had in Japan and that's where the fish is coming from. How's that possible?

Started with the King Crab Sunomono appetizer is fantastic it had the sea salt flavor from the sea.

Their uni is so sweet and fresh. Love their live sweet shrimp. Most times I get the heads fried like popcorn shrimp. Their spanish mackerel is soooooo good with grated ginger and ponzu sauce.

It's on par if not better with the best sushi bars on westside which I normally pay $100+ pp at 70-80% of the price.

The owner, Tomoko dressed in blue is super friendly and is knowledgeable about food.

Pros: Fish Selection, Super Fresh Fish, Authentic
Cons: Didn't know about it earlier.
Posted 03/26/09

THIS place is great 4 Star Rating - Very good

By TrealTalk

I came here ready to eat everything on the menu! And the food was great but i could have ate more, as fat as that sounds...I like this place just as much as i like Club Sushi

Pros: great service
Cons: portion size
Posted 03/25/09

Love Love! 4 Star Rating - Very good

By vivaciousdivah

This is a really good sushi spot. Very family-oriented. Good for groups too...but if you want a nice young professional type of place...Club Sushi is the spot with wonderful prices.

Posted 03/24/09

Super good sashimi! 4 Star Rating - Very good

By tatumharris

The sashimi is outa control! You're at the right place if you want great sushi and sashimi. But if you're looking for good sushi and a place to drink after you should check out Ike Sushi. Sushi Go 55 is da SPOT!

Posted 03/24/09