Noma - Santa Monica

Recommended by our hotel front desk. Walk-in before 7pm. The receptionist was not very clear in instructions and is a bit brash but it might be because it is a busy night. Waited a bit but once in, service was quick and good they have a small 'attachment ' for chopsticks that makes it easier for non-chopsticks user. Got 2 bento meals and 1 udon dish. Ordered the sashimi also. All sushi included and ordered were very fresh. Miso and salad with the bento was yummy! Got 3 items for the bento so very full after. I would order the 2 items next round. Will go again.

This is definitely one of the best sushi restaurants i’ve had, on the outside it doesn’t look too inviting but step in and it is a very comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. Service was great and food was delivered quickly. Rolls were well thought and prepared, very fresh fish also. Family of 3 and we spent $110

Nice place, commanding hostess ordered my friend to stand outside to wait. Decent food, bento box is good value. Spicy chicken had too much teriyaki sweet sauce not so good. Bulgogi is okay but a little too much sauce.

They have very good quality fish, and other foods. The service started off good, until the forgot to bring us a few of our orders, which we ended up cancelling. We ordered the combination sashimi plate which came with a fresh green salad and miso soup, vege gyoza, spicy tuna cut roll, tornado roll, spicy tuna rice cakes and steamed black mussels, and seaweed salad. They food was tasty, just a heads up the tornado roll is tasty but it is fried and made with well designed potatoes that has been shaved (don’t quote me on terminology) to look like spaghetti pasta, so it is very filling.

Really good sushi, great service. Had a 20min wait they never mentioned when I called in saying I'm nearby. Otherwise I would give them a 5star. Be transparent with your customers time is of the essence