Sushi Sho
So far, I have not had much luck finding an optimal sushi place in my new hometown. Pasadena had Kabuki, with tasty half-price sushi and a decent sukiyaki. Also worthy of mention was Gin Sushi, which was reasonably priced and didn't have the overcrowded ambiance of Kabuki.
However, now I live on the Westside, where all sushi is overpriced for what you get and almost none of it is within walking distance. However, Sushi Sho was a pleasant surprise. It appears to be mainly a takeout place and features two refrigerator cases with pre-boxed sushi, although you can order a la carte to go. We ate at one of the two tables in the restaurant; the service was quick and the sushi was tasty. One slightly annoying quirk: the menu priced all the sushi per piece instead of per two-piece order like every other sushi place in existence. Also, it's unclear whether drinks other than those in the refrigerator case are available.
Despite its no-frills nature, Sushi Sho was not really any cheaper than any of its local competitors we frequent. However, it is within walking distance and the takeout option might occasionally be attractive.
Sushi Sho, 1303 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 393-0035.
So far, I have not had much luck finding an optimal sushi place in my new hometown. Pasadena had Kabuki, with tasty half-price sushi and a decent sukiyaki. Also worthy of mention was Gin Sushi, which was reasonably priced and didn't have the overcrowded ambiance of Kabuki.
However, now I live on the Westside, where all sushi is overpriced for what you get and almost none of it is within walking distance. However, Sushi Sho was a pleasant surprise. It appears to be mainly a takeout place and features two refrigerator cases with pre-boxed sushi, although you can order a la carte to go. We ate at one of the two tables in the restaurant; the service was quick and the sushi was tasty. One slightly annoying quirk: the menu priced all the sushi per piece instead of per two-piece order like every other sushi place in existence. Also, it's unclear whether drinks other than those in the refrigerator case are available.
Despite its no-frills nature, Sushi Sho was not really any cheaper than any of its local competitors we frequent. However, it is within walking distance and the takeout option might occasionally be attractive.
Sushi Sho, 1303 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 393-0035.
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