Hide Sushi, Sawtelle
32 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 19 threads.
What people say, in short
Hide Sushi on Sawtelle is recommended for fish quality, value and an understated, old-school atmosphere. A commenter specifically suggests its sashimi or nigiri, while others describe it as a reliable neighborhood choice. A former regular offers a clear counterpoint: they feel the cost has risen while fish quality and portions have declined, and do not expect to return.
Address
Hide Sushi, 2040 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Nigiri, Sashimi
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/zq1232 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2024value
Recommends Hide on Sawtelle as good, reasonably priced sushi, suggesting a drive from the mall.
- Recommendsu/chekhovsfun in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025ambience
Says Hide on the Westside is the nearest match to Sushi King's old-school sushi-spot feel.
- Recommendsu/Senior-Dot906 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026taste
Recommends Hide Sushi for a casual meal with good-quality fish near Sawtelle.
- Recommendsu/shiftersix in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Says they are a fan of this Sawtelle place.
- Recommendsu/redwood_canyon in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024taste
Recommends Hide Sushi in Sawtelle for high-quality food at prices they call not crazy.
- Recommendsu/RoadWarriorMaddMaxx in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Recommends this Sawtelle place and notes it takes only cash.
- Recommendsu/pockyb0y in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Suggests Hide Sushi on Sawtelle as a sushi pick.
- Recommendsu/Powerful-Scratch1579 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Lists Sushi Hide in Sawtelle among recommended sushi spots.
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- Recommendsu/diprep in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2024
Enthusiastically endorses Hide as a sushi choice.
- Recommendsu/presentlightsky in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Names Hide sushi as a pick alongside Oops sushi.
- Recommendsu/trinitytr33 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2024
Says the West Sawtelle spot is their personal top pick.
- Recommendsu/fkeverythingstaken in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Calls Hide in Sawtelle really good, noting cash-only and valet parking out back.
- Recommendsu/bonnifunk in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025taste
Answers the comparison question by calling Hide's sushi very good and a hidden gem.
- Recommendsu/Bryceybryce in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Similar assessment to Hama; a solid neighborhood sushi spot.
- Recommendsu/dirkforest in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Recommends Hide on Sawtelle as a sushi suggestion, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/DoctorStrangeMD in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2024
Lists Hide sushi in Sawtelle as a regular pick with an old-school feel.
- Recommendsu/AggravatingDurian16 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Calls it the original and still among the best after many years.
- Recommendsu/Shivs_baby in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Calls the Hide pick in Sawtelle very good as well, after first praising a downtown sushi spot.
- Recommendsu/chandler2020 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Endorses this Sawtelle spot as one of the two very good suggestions made above.
- Recommendsu/RandomTasked in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025value
Reasonable prices with great quality sushi.
- Recommendsu/hotbabayaga in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025taste
Agrees with Hide, saying everything they had was very fresh and quick, with a cozy atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Treefallsonyou in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2024
Adds another recommendation for Hide Sushi.
- Recommendsu/MexicanRadio in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Offers this as one of two picks for the request.
- Caveatu/Daforce1 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026value
Former long-time regular says prices rose while fish quality and amount fell, so won't return.
- Recommendsu/originalhighermath in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Gives Hide, a Sawtelle spot, as a direct answer.
- Recommendsu/gerrysaint33 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Strongly suggests Hide in Japan town, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/That_Jicama2024 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Seconds the Hide suggestion and says it is very good.
- Recommendsu/csalvano in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2024
Seconds the recommendation of Hide Sushi.
- Recommendsu/AaltoAlvo in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Describes the Little Osaka spot as calm and classic, with fish of good quality; suggests sashimi or nigiri.
- Recommendsu/MisterGregory in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Gives a mild endorsement of Hide on Sawtelle, calling it understated but good.
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