If you're looking for a fancy place...this isn't it. No-frills, just basic sushi served in a small square of tranquility, a hole-in-the-wall in a random strip mall somewhere in outskirts of Torrance.
It's only $9 for small, square Chirashi bowl, featuring several mediocre cuts of fish. The tuna and halibut will do in a pinch; the octopus, surf clam, and shrimp are okay; and the egg could be a lot better.
At first glance, the pricetag looked too good to be true, and in a way, it is. You only get one slice of each fish, and the box is small. The layer of rice is spread thin as well, and though the price is not unfair, even I can't get full from something this insubstantial.
You need at least one a la carte roll to feel not-hungry. Not full or satisfied, just not-hungry. Well, a la carte may be the best way to go.The Sea Eel Roll is fresh, with soft avocado and sweet slices of eel. Needs more eel, but it is by far the best-tasting thing they've made.
The 12-dollar special is more of the same. Sounds like a steal, isn't even a deal. Again with the mediocre fish. The tuna, salmon, etc are fine. The ikura is fishy, though, and the tuna and cucmber rolls are whatever. Everything is bland-bland-bland, and I've had enough.
Not the best sushi, but it'll do as a lunchtime escape for those who hate their coworkers or as a dash of dinner for those who just hate people. The couple who run this place are super cute, but if you want anything that isn't already on your table, you may have to get it yourself. I do love supporting local businesses, especially the mom-and-pop shops, but this one isn't exactly Kantaro.
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