Miyako - Santa Monica

I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The sushi was amazing and the staff were very friendly. The sampler was definitely the standout dish.

My wife and I had a bento lunch at this restaurant over the weekend. Each person paid about twenty dollars and we had a choice of three main items, including grilled salmon, sashimi, shrimp tempura, chicken katsu, various sushi rolls, and more. The food was of surprising quality, well-prepared, and cooked excellently. The price and value exceeded my expectations, and I will definitely be returning. The only inconvenience may be the parking situation as we had to look for public metered parking on the street.

I ordered the bento box at this restaurant, which I don't think is their specialty. Overall, it was a good meal. The California roll was the highlight for me. However, the chicken and salmon were a bit dry and overcooked, and the teriyaki sauce was minimal. The rice and salad, including the dressing, were delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere was excellent. I will definitely return to try more of their delicious dishes.

This place is fabulous — the fish is fresh and tender, the chef is charming and talented, and the service and vibe are inviting and genuine. Even as chronic sushi addicts, my wife and I can honestly say this was some of the best we’ve had. We will be returning later tonight for round two, probably..

Here with a group of friends on Thursday night and it was pretty decent. The service was a little slow, but this is quite common nowadays, especially during peak hours. I had the soba with beef, was fine, not this filling.