Yellowtail Belly
Musashi Japanese

Musashi Japanese

72785 Highway 111CA 922603343, Palm Desert, United States

Fish • Sushi • Seafood • Asiatic


"This is the real deal the only top notch sushi in the Palm Springs area. I stumbled in by happenstance on a Wednesday night without a reservation and since I was dining alone I snagged the only individual seat at the bar. It's popular with locals and the way I noticed it was driving by at 5:00 there was a line of older people waiting to get in right when they opened the doors. Good sign. Service was a bit dictatorial probably because it was so busy and they had to keep things moving but the host (maybe wife and owner) was nice even though she was firm. She just had a ton of patrons to manage. I saw 5 10 parties get turned away since no resy for the short time I waited for my spot to clear. Sushi bar it took a while to eat since they were so busy. Chefs had their hands full. Also full menu is not available at the sushi bar. On to the sushi excellent fish. Right up there with best I've had at some of the high end sushi restaurants on either coast all in an unassuming old school atmosphere. Nothing fancy but yellowtail, tuna, aji, ikura, uni, mackerel, sweet shrimp were all wonderful. The uni was very special. I also loved my negihama roll. Oh expect to pay handsomely for what you get. Take out pork tonkatsu was good also especially after crisping it up in a toaster oven. Had a delicious hot mustard along with the sweet sauce. Don't go here if you're looking for a Philly cheese roll. There's another restaurant somewhere else for that kind of sushi. Go here for great nigiri and the old standbys."

Sakana Sushi Lounge Dtla

Sakana Sushi Lounge Dtla

321 W 9th St, Los Angeles, United States

Sushi • Casual • Asiatic • Japanese


"The service and atmosphere are very good, I must focus my review on the food alone. Here's a breakdown of the dishes my party and I ordered:1. Salmon Nigiri: The salmon nigiri was satisfactory, a little bit dry but it was a solid choice.2. Salmon Belly Nigiri: better than regular salmon nigiri, the salmon belly nigiri provided a decent taste experience. The fish was fresh, and the flavors were enjoyable.3. Tuna Toro Nigiri: The tuna toro nigiri was a step above the other dishes in terms of taste and quality. The tuna was tender and had a pleasant melt-in-your-mouth texture, making it one of the highlights of the meal.4. Poke Salad: The poke salad was average. While it didn't disappoint, it didn't particularly impress either. It could have benefited from a more vibrant blend of flavors.5. Fried Calamari: Unfortunately, the fried calamari left something to be desired. It was dry and lacked freshness, which was disappointing considering the overall positive experience of the restaurant.6. Uni Nigiri: The uni nigiri had a bitter taste and seemed to have some foreign flavors, which detracted from the dish. It didn't meet the expectations for this delicacy.In summary, while Sakana Sushi Lounge's service and atmosphere were excellent, the overall food experience was mixed. The salmon and tuna toro nigiri stood out as the better choices, but the fried calamari and uni nigiri were disappointing. I hope the restaurant can address these inconsistencies to elevate the dining experience as a whole."