Uzumaki, Culver City
30 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 25 threads.
What people say, in short
Uzumaki in Culver City earns recommendations for fish quality and value, with supporters praising the omakase and salmon-belly nigiri. Diners differ on the setting: one finds the atmosphere pleasant while another considers it unremarkable. Cost also divides opinion. A mixed assessment acknowledges high-quality fish but ranks the restaurant below several downtown sushi spots.
Address
Uzumaki Sushi, 11060 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Salmon belly nigiri
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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/Status_Milk_1258 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Names Uzumaki as a Culver City sushi pick among several local recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Firbibi in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Lists Uzumaki and Irori together as a pick.
- Recommendsu/tummlr in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Says Uzumaki works well for a laid-back sushi dinner.
- Recommendsu/shiftersix in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Says they are a fan of this place on Washington.
- Recommendsu/badonis in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024price
Suggests this Culver spot could fit a modest budget for two people.
- Recommendsu/Smilotron in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Likes Uzumaki as an everyday dinner pick for a normal meal.
- Recommendsu/deb1267cc in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Calls Culver City's sushi scene strong and recommends this spot.
- Recommendsu/jockfist5000 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Calls the Culver City Uzumaki excellent.
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- Recommendsu/RollMurky373 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026taste
Calls it their neighborhood spot; likes the fish but wouldn't drive far for it.
- Recommendsu/No-Possession-4738 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Rates Uzumaki in Culver City highly, as a direct answer to the takeout sushi request.
- Recommendsu/uscrash in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026taste
Praises the fish at Uzumaki as excellent.
- Recommendsu/Excellent-Antelope42 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2025
Gives a brief positive nod to Uzumaki in reply to the request.
- Recommendsu/nahcal916 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024value
Recommends Uzumaki in Culver City for its quality and cost.
- Recommendsu/none_mama_see in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2024
Suggests Uzumaki in Culver City as the sushi answer.
- Recommendsu/CutlerSheridan in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025taste
Calls this place great with nice atmosphere, though pricey, while naming sushi favorites.
- Recommendsu/chandler2020 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Says this Washington spot holds a special place for them among the suggestions above.
- Recommendsu/grandiloves in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Simply says they love this place, echoing the suggestion above.
- Recommendsu/yosoyfiesta92 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2024taste
Says the omakase tastes amazing and covers the classic sushi favorites, but finds the ambience average.
- Recommendsu/chefjro in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026
Says they're fans of Uzumaki's Culver City branch.
- Recommendsu/AttorneyKR in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026value
Calls Uzumaki a good-value, quality option in the Santa Monica and Westside area.
- Recommendsu/behemuthm in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026service
Praises Uzumaki's to-go sets during lockdown, with detailed sauce notes, though they haven't been back lately.
- Recommendsu/Dependent_Put6128 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025taste
Recommends Uzumaki for sushi and calls it better than another sushi spot it names.
- Recommendsu/johntellsall in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024value
Says they went recently, liked the service and food, and found it good value despite not being cheap.
- Recommendsu/MexicanRadio in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024taste
Calls this Culver place excellent for its mid pricing, but advises skipping its set menu.
- Recommendsu/TheRunThru in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023value
Recommends Uzumaki in Culver City as better than most options listed, at a lower cost.
- Recommendsu/Fugu_Liver_Dinner in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2026
Calls it a hidden spot with high quality and great service, and says it is a favorite.
- Mixedu/JiuJitsuKenji in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025taste
Says the fish is high quality, but places this spot lower than several downtown LA sushi bars.
- Recommendsu/K2941FZFE in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Names this Culver City spot as a sushi suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Flat-Document-6352 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Adds a vote for this place alongside the earlier suggestion.
- Recommendsu/ziggyzigg95 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Says Uzumaki is always a dependable sushi choice, and recommends ordering its salmon-belly nigiri from the à la carte menu.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.