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Echigo Restaurant is a four star restaurant in Los Angeles. This is a great place. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Santa Monica neighborhood. It's known for its sushi.
2.0 of 5 stars.
After bombing a midterm, I decided that I needed some sashimi. Taking a friend's recommendation, the school BFF and I decided to come here. Looking at the rundown exterior of the plaza, we were...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
lame.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Someone once told me "Do it well or not do it at all!!"Same goes for Echigo!IF you want good Omakase, Just spend a lil for more a peice of sushi heaven. Goto Zo or Sasabune! Or just save your money...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the warm rice sushi, stuffed squid, blue crab hand roll, and butterfish.I think the quality is on par with Sasabune and prices a bit more reasonable.No frills, quiet place to have dinner.I love...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What Echigo lacks in ambiance (typical LA upstairs mini-mall haunt, crappy chairs and tables, enormous 80s windows overlooking the blah of Santa Monica and Bundy) it makes up for in food quality.In a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the wife..... errrrr...... girlfriend says we should check this joint out. We got the omakase. I have to say that everything we got was top notch and I like that the waitress would tell us soy...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when their lunch special was only $10 and 2 orders of them would get us super full. That was oh around 6 years ago. Yes now prices have gone up and the portions are definitely smaller....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I eat at Echigo, I always get omakase. you just have to... it's far cheaper than Sasabune while the quality is the same. Although I love Sasabune, you cannot beat Echigo's prices. I usually...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I go again, I would sit at the sushi bar so I don't have to look at the rest of the room. I felt like I was in some disco era/flash dance movie. Mirrors, tall bar stools, neon lighting. I should...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing place for sushi. It's small, and in a strip mall, but it's sushi the way it was meant to be - don't ask for the American rolls like Philly or California. The lunch omakase for $14 was an...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi from the school of Nozawa, namely that trademark warm, vinegary rice. His proteges, Sasabune and Toshi (at Echigo), have followed suit. I could not be more delighted. This style should...
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Echigo is for sushi heads who enjoy delicate servings of truly fresh and melt-in-your-mouth fish. 100 words.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i didn't like the architectural aspect of this restaurant at all: being on the second floor of a tacky building and set up like a food court. we went there (a few months back) near their closing time...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went with my friend for Friday lunch. I wasn't sure what to expect, since I had seen some really good reviews and (more recently) really bad ones.I went to Sushi Zo last week, and it's hard for any...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went with positive expectations following the recommendation of a friend, and rave reviews here.Wednesday lunch.Ample free parking in lot or underground.I had the Omakase ($34.60, 8 pieces) and my...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Foreward: I went here weekly from the time it opened until 2 years ago. I have spent ridiculous amounts of money at this place, only to be shined off.I loved it until I took my wife here for an...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their prices have gone up, and could it be that their portions have gone down? and the butter fish and the Norwegian mackerel have lost their novelty for me. i don't do Omakase here because i do not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Legend has it that Echigo was started by the understudy from Sasabune, which in turn was started by the understudy from Nozawa. I don't know if that's true but it does explain why Echigo is a faded...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hands down the best sushi in the area. authentic sushi and rice (no fusion or cheesy americanized roles served here). the blue crab hand roll, pink salmon (when in season), and blue fin tuna are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I must warn you, lovely peeps, this is gonna be a nasty rant....and tho i am not known for these rants, i can certainly rant with the best of 'em on rare occasion.This is one of those occasions. This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am tempted to give this place 1-star to somehow lower its rating, but I can't morally do it.This is my favorite of the Nozawa-inspired omakase sushi bars in LA. Hands down. I think it is the best...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super delicious! The best nigiri in town (get the omakase).
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi was good, but if you're going to sit at the bar, prepared to leave hungry. The 8 or so tiny rolls was definitely not worth the 50 bucks. This place FAILS based on bang for your buck. The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best sushi I've ever had. Fish is flavorful and fresh. Rice is warm and tasty . I even find the quality of the soy sauce and wasabi superior. This place is a hidden gem, above Pizza...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The omakase selection was superb! My favorites were the butterfish, toro, bonito, and blue crab roll. The rice is warm and the fish is fresh. Sparse decor, but who needs it with food this good! Best...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You've heard the common complaints with Nozawa-style sushi. Warm rice and sauces turn people off. I wasn't a fan, but it didn't dissuade me from trying Nozawa or Sasabune. I would say though, the blue...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in LA. This place is for sushi purists, who like the taste of fish. In fact, there is nothing to eat there but sashimi, nigiri and hand rolls. I love sushi and I have to...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The fish was delicious, very fresh, but i did not get full from the regular omasake. =( Some of the other reviews are right....the portions are WAY TINY!! The people who get full off this must eat...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the longest time, I resisted going to Echigo. Why go to the student chef when the master chef resided just to the north west? Why go to a sushi restaurant next to a tanning salon when the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I been to Echigo twice and both time I did the Omakase. It was around 75-90.00 with alcohol. Not exactly cheap, but the fish is definitely fresh and the blue crab hand roll is to die for. Sometime I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite sushi place on the westside.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
absolutely fresh and amazing omakase ... good sparkling sake options... the butterfish, blue crab roll, yellowtail and albacore are amazing. simple, unassuming spot ... no ambiance ... but the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
dropped into echigo friday night for some impromptu omasake noshing. my friend and i arrived around 9pm and were asked if we were there for omakase....when we replied with "yes", we were ushered to...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The fish is excellent, yes. Everyone is definitely telling the truth. And the warm rice was very nice.So, why 2 starts?Way to expensive. After spending $70 a person I was not at all full! (My...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Echigo is all about the fish. Ambiance, not really, service is fine but that fish is delicious.I first started coming for the lunch special. It was $10, then $11, now $13. It is still a great deal,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Defiantly not a date place... but I still Love this place! This place doesn't look like much but the Sushi is soooooooo gooooood! The warm rice.. ummmm! $13 Lunch Specials! YAY!!!! The Omakasi is only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Friday night with a friend, both craving sushi. So we sat at the bar and ordered the Omakase. The fish tasted fresh and appetizing. The only problem is that after 8 dishes, we were...
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It's ironic how the guy that worked at Nozawa left to open Sasabune and the guy who opened Echigo left Sasabune to open a business on his own. And guess what.....Nozawa is still best , then Sasabune and then...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sushi at Echigo. I am NOT fond of the skimpy portions. It's one of my favorite sushi places in W. LA. My friends love it and and hate it. Love the quality of the fish... we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a crappy night after my boss' wife art show and since I was on the west side, I figured I treat myself to some good sushi. Since it was a spur of the moment, I didn't bother to do my research,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! This place is great. The rice is warm, soft and sweet. The fish is always delicious and fresh. I love echigo. To try:Butterfish, salmon (with kelp on top), kanpachi, scallop (very sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's delicious but the cuts of fish are really too thin. i'd recommend going for lunch and getting the lunch special x 2. $26 for 10 pieces of sushi and 2 crab rolls. it's not enough food to get me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. If fresh, buttery, melty sushi is your priority, you must try this place. Everyone I've brought here raves about it. But as other reviews have noted -- no miso soup, no dragon rolls, no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warm rice, fresh sushi, what more can you ask? Lunch is great. Order "double lunch" and leave satisfied.Dinner, need to try the Omakase. Although its pricey and I don't think you will get full, you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is average. Small portions.They only serve sushi, no soup, salad, or anything else.I like a little soup after my sushi.Sushi Gen is still my #1 pick
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry guys...Echigo and Ti didn't get along.I wish I would have had some of the sushi in these photos because my experience was wwwaaaayyyy llllaammmeee! I chose this place due to the reviews. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had the chef's choice ($43/ea) and couldn't help but order more afterwards, even though we were full. It was just that good. I never knew fresh fish made that much of a difference!
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got to try Echigo after all these years. Knew about it ever since it opened but never got around to it til now....and dood, am I impressed. Opted for the omakase and got some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So there was a lot of hype about this place when I went. I'll admit, I was a bit disappointed.It tasted great, but the portions were tiny and not worth the price. For 2 people who weren't even close...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart sushi. I love Echigo's blue crab roll. so yummy. it's a traditional japanese sushi joint, i.e. no on ambiance but great on the food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Echigo was very yummy. Although I do somewhat agreed with some of the yelpers regarding the size of the sushi, but it's more so... a hit or a miss kinda thing. We, of course got the Omakase!!! How...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my boyfriend's family here on a Monday night. They're all Hawaiian-Japanese so they like sushi. We all LOVED Echigo. My friend kept bugging me to come and I'm so glad I did. Best sushi I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
remember the old sasebune? very similar, almost same order of food on the omakase. decore is a little better (or does that make it worst?), their is good waitress and a bad one so the service can be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is fresh. Rice is warm. But the slice of fish on top of the rice is TINY!Definitely NOT a filling meal. But the blue crab handroll at the end was excellent.$13 Lunch SpecialZero ambiance but at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far the best & freshest sushi I ever have! If you are the type that are willing to spend money on great food. This is the place for you. I have been to Sasabune and I like Echigo a little bit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Echigo's fish was good, but a few flaws prevent me from giving a higher rating.1. Ridiculously small portion size. Maybe other reviewers here think the fish is so good because all they taste is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Echigo was delicious but did not merit my 100th review. Among the westside omakase than I've tried, my top 3 rankings are Zo, Echigo, and Hiko in that order. Echigo is probably a tad more affordable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place is all about sushi. They don't even serve soup, edamame or tempura - only sushi. Sushi fanatics can't go wrong ordering anything because this is might be the highest grade sushi on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Echigo was my first introduction into really good top-tier sushi. Before Echigo, I didn't know sushi could taste so buttery and really "melt-in-your-mouth." (To digress: I swear nowadays I see the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hmm... this was a tough one, as i sat there comparing Echigo to Sushi Zo (my all time fave sushi restaurant),Echigo did not disappoint. we got the Omakase (which included 1 sashimi plate, 8 pieces of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So if you like super fresh sushi and sashimi a lot go here. But if you want soup, salad or any other sides except for rice, tea, beer or sake, you will hate this place.This place is well known for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i really don't understand how this place has such high ratings. the fish quality is sub par and the rice is overcooked to the point where it's falling apart when its served. fish pieces are super...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Giant pieces of fish on top of warm sushi rice. Yum. Boyfriend and I came here. We shared sushi. Every order of sushi came on two small plates for us. Nice.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Echigo leaves you wanting more after Omakase an additional piece of sushi at $50 per person. They are a extremely skimpy on the portions, as their fish cuts are about as thick as the ginger...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Japanese food- I'd eat ramen and katsudon every day if I could. And I like sushi. But sushi is tough for me to really LOVE in all caps. To get excited about. To think about days after. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**I came back here and gave it one star less because the service was slow and I feel like the quality of the sushi wasn't as good as the first time I came.I love sushi with a passion. I've been to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Warm sushi rice is not for everyone but this place does it right!The sushi comes out a pair at a time so that the rice won't get cold. Blue crab stuffed inside a baby squid is outstanding and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time, I might've told you that Sasabune was the best sushi in Los Angeles. That was (a) before I found Kazu and (b) before they moved locations. I'm not going to tell you that Echigo is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
three and a half stars. this sushi chef sure loves his ponzu sauce a little too much!!it's good... everything we had was fresh - it would have to be, i mean, it's omakase! so no complaints on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only restaurant that I've given 5 stars to in my short lived yelp career.Toshi is an AMAZING sushi chef. His preparation of the sushi is WITHOUT comparison. I'm talking melt-in-your mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LVVVVOOOOOEEEE Echigo! I came here for the 2nd time tonight and the love affair begins again!Echigo is like a rushing orgasm - so quick (I don't think I've ever eaten for more than an hour here) but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been killing myself trying to find an amazing, moderately priced sushi restaurant in west la. one night, feeling particularly adventurous, me and my roommates decided to give this place a shot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice- and it is really good, fresh fish. the quality is superb. I only give it 4 stars because i think it's a little too expensive for what it is (the cuts of sushi are small- and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's how I know Echigo is the shit: I went last night and ran into TWO separate groups of friends eating there, and one of them had just flown in from Oregon.They easily have some of the freshest...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good sushi. They have high quality food and things on menu even some Japanese people will be a bit afraid to eat. But they're not always served in the most traditional styles. The atmosphere's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Echigo. Eat Echigo.It's been awhile since I've come here. But I remember the sensation of the yellowtail disintegrating over my tongue in my mouf -- absolutely splendid. The rice was warmer than...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been there for their lunch specials. My husband and I keep saying we'll come back for omakase but haven't managed it yet.I daydream about the blue crab roll. Now whenever I go for lunch, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Echigo last year, just decided to put my thoughts in writing.I suspect people like this place because the price is fairly reasonable for the quality. We did omakase, and some of us got some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The omakase was excellent & a great value. Had several unique kinds of fish that I have never tried before. All, excellent quality & nice & fatty, melt in your mouth good.The blue crab roll is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has no frills but a lot of good sushi.my faves:butter fishcrab hand rollseach nigiri piece has just the right amount of perfectly seasoned rice that's still WARM. and they make sure you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't had sushi for sooo long (out of the country for a bit), and Echigo was a perfect place to indulge after the dry spell. We did our own ordering, much to the chagrin of our foodie friend who...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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I took my parents here. Extremely BAD idea. They only serve nigiri sushi and handrolls. NOTHING ELSE. their sushi has a unique taste, and it may even be a truer Japanese taste (I don't know, I'm only really...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very good and at good deal, I've taken a few different people here and everyone has always been very pleased with the food.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks for the rec TONY C!Omakase was awesome!I'm pretty new with sushi. I use wasabi sparingly in my soy sauce, and I don't like sushi that comes with wasabi between the fish and the rice. But here,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They had a huge selection here, and prices were reasonable. I probably should've had the omakase, but i'll get that next time. Everything tasted great - blue crab roll was probably my favorite. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude I ain't mad at this place at allCame through to this place on tuesday with my current crush haha and had an amazing meal!So this is what we hadToroYellowtailSalmonButterfishcrab hand rollUni...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place. What I don't like so much is that the word is getting out! This place used to be hush-hush but it seems like everyone knows about it now. OMAKASE- just go with it. You...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wowzas! It was my first Omakase experience...I've hesitated this long to avoid the vulnerable "putting-myself-out-there" meal, but boy was that a mistake. After the first little plate from the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally tried this place after reading tons of reviews on it. Went there for lunch and ordered the omakase like everyone suggested. Everything was delicious. I especially like the salmon and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing: the food is really good. So, there's that. It's a great lunch stop, and the lunch special is relatively cheap at $13. That $13 will get you four pieces of sushi and a crab roll; not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten an insane amount of sushi, I love it so damn much my arteries are probably pumping mercury. Years from now, when the oceans are completely depleted of fish - history will label me as a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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I have been to all of the expensive, shallow, LA sushi places in town. Not because of the hype, but wanting to find a great sushi place. I found it at Echigo. There's no comparison to any other sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All so FRESH! I had a bunch of different nigri sushi and the blue crab roll. The salmon, halibut, spanish mackerel, eel, yellowtail, butterfish were all fresh and delicious. The butterfish was so good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I should have listened to Bart, Bart Simpson that is. He's on the bottom of the specials board suggesting you try the omakase. I had the lunch special instead. It's $13 now but worth it. It is quite a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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I have been back about 5 times and everybody I have taken loves the sushi. The ambiance is quite poor, but the fish is incredible and worth it. Everything is very fresh, there are some interesting fish types I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is located on the top floor to the far left in a two story plaza on the corner Amherst and Santa Monica Blvd. It took me about 30 seconds or so to find it when I got to the plaza. =P...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After I tried the "real thing" in Japan last summer (I was on a vacation), I was afraid to go to any sushi place in LA for months. And then Echigo came along. Yes, the mall the restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word: Stark.Second word: Yummy.Truly truly awesome little inconspicuous joint in the worlds ugliest corner plaza with a crappy as hell view of Santa Monica Blvd.But really, who cares about the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first Omakase, and it felt good for a change not having to decide what to order and not knowing what was coming next. It speaks to the cultural differences that 'chef's choice' is foreign to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't recall all the items in the omakase but everything was delicious! The fish is definitely fresh and of high quality. The house hot sake was smooth and complemented the sushi well. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just have to say that the blue crab roll is orgasmic
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say this was the most pleasant experience at a Japanese restaurant. Our parking spot was right next to the stairway so I decided not to be a lazy butt and walk my way up. As I opened the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Granted, I've only come for lunch. OK, and I've only ordered the "omakase" lunch special. But it was damn good, and that's why I keep coming back. :)Yes, it's a little steep for lunch, but well worth...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Omakase was very good, I would go as far as saying "to-die-for"! Being in LA for vacation, I was easily persuaded to go anywhere. I am truly a sushi fiend and Echigo is now on my top 3! All the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omakase diner is consistently good in quality, with a price tag to match. One of my favorites, but deducting 1 star for the inconsistency during lunch.Ever since I found out about the $12 lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is what I miss most about moving away from LA. Echigo sets the bar for how I assess sushi places in the Bay Area, and I haven't found a place that come close. As stated in the other reviews,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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one of the best omakase sushi places on the westside. better than sasabune! the atmosphere could use an upgrade but the sushi is well worth it. the fish is always fresh and just melts in your mouth. the sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love love love echigo. the fish is so fresh. 1. blue fin toro. melts in your mouth. otoro is the best part of toro. it is the fattest part of the belly. it is basically eating pure fat and what is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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ITS TRULY LAUGHABLE THAT THE SOME REVIEWERS COMPLAIN THAT THE CHEF IS CHEAP BECAUSE THE PIECES ARE TOO SMALL FOR THEM. IF HE WAS CHEAP HE WOULD BUY SUB PAR FISH AND SERVE YOU BIG SHOVEL FULLS OF IT. HE IS NOT...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite sushi restaurants in LA. it's not because they serve nothing but fresh sushi/sashimi (you will not find teriyaki/tempura/california rolls here); its not the famous blue crab hand...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I am a self-proscribed sushiholic, of course my 100th review would have to be about sushi. I took a friend here for a belated birthday dinner. The decor of the place is very sparse but really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST SUSHI in LA.It's real Japanese Sushi. Not an American style.Rice(Shari) is warm and soft. Neta(Fish) is fresh.Amaging*
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To comply with a request for a 'short & breezy' review, here it my 2 cents on this restaurant:Pros:- DELICIOUS. Warm, sweet rice with top quality fishCons:- $$$Tips:- Go during their lunch special...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST sushi ever. Enough said. I had to add my two cents but there are better reviews listed here already.Crappy parking but it's LA!
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"This is some of the best sushi in LA, period.""Several years ago, I fell in love and started an affair that changed my life forever... I ate sushi at Echigo!" Hmmm, did I eat at a different Echigo?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing to say that hasn't already been mentioned in these reviews. This is some of the best sushi in LA, period.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Several years ago, I fell in love and started an affair that changed my life forever... I ate sushi at Echigo! Two friends introduced me to Echigo shortly after it first opened and after all these...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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This is the worse sushi place I have ever been to. This place was highly recommended, but I don't see why. The pieces were the smallest and thinnest pieces I have ever been served. I couldn't even savor the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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I initally read about this place on this website and it seemed like a good place to try. My wife and I love trying new sushi spots so we ventured over the hill from Studio City to try it out. When we got our...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!!!All I can really say is that they bring you one piece of sushi at a time. That is how fresh each bite is. The omakase is one to be trusted and when the server says, "no soy sauce please" you are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
when i went and had the omakase, i was disappointed.everything was average or below average.the rice was too mushy. too much water added! but it was a lot vinegary than others, which i like.the fish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lunch omakase ($30) is very good. Fish was very very fresh, and they didn't put any eel into the omakase which made me happy. I noticed one of the guys behind the sushi bar dishing out heaps of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the crab rolls are AMAZING! their fish is quite fresh. i only go there when i don't crave rice, soup, dessert... or pretty much anything other than raw fish because they will not give it to you!
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, I could eat the Toro and Blue crab hand rolls all day from Echigo. I have been here 4 times now and everytime the fish is fresh and delish.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
T2 kept muttering, "Day old fish, good for day old fish." That's all I could think of last night, that the experience was good for day old fish. I have to come back again on Tuesday, Wednesday,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Except to pay a lot for lunch if you come here. Their sushi lunch special literally comes with 5 pieces of sushi and nothing else. It's more like a sushi appetizer. i had to order another roll and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel I should admit that--and I fear the wrath of Yelp because of the ensuing statement--I'm a girl who likes her creative, Americanized, "prissy," if you will, sushi rolls. I like to temper those...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my boyfriend's birthday because he is obsessed with sushi. Looked at Yelp reviews and decided to go the strip mall route since we were looking for quality fish. We were amazed at how...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps I'm just not usually willing to spend the money, but I've seldom found excellent sushi places of this caliber. This place has real wasabi and isn't afraid to use it. The sushi quality is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hamasaku is still my favorite and my 10-star sushi house, but I must have to say that this place got some really fresh fish. After visiting a few so-called the best sushi places in LA, I didn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went early and sat at the bar for omakase. It was much cozier than I am accustomed to, and the food was outstanding. The highs were not quite as high as Sasabune, but on average I think that I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So many reviews already!Fabulous sushi. Sparse, uninviting atmosphere. It really is ONLY sushi, no warm up (miso soup, edemame, salad) We couldn't even get a bowl of rice for our kid, though they do a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
gave this 4 starts but it really isnt as good as sasabune. everything is just a little bit better at sasabune. but sasabune is closed on weekends so here ya go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody compares this place to Sasabune. I don't think it's comparable. I've been twice. First time, it was fine. Nothing spectacular. Yes they copied the blue crab hand roll, but they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The queen of whine once took a little boy to Sasabune and the little boy who has captured hundreds if not thousands of fish in his lifetime was impressed.It was fishyman's turn to take the queen of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I broke a cardinal rule of sushi: I went on a Monday. At lunch no less.Two orders of the lunch special can be summarized as such: disappointing. Tuna was torn and soft, hamachi was from close to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you go to Echigo, you pretty much need to decide that all you want to eat is sushi and that's it - you are now fully committed.Hmmm, maybe I'd like to start with some miso soup?? = Nope. You're...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best sushi meal you can get under $50 per person in LA. hate the mall this place is in, nothing to write about decor or ambiance, but the sushi... wow. saba - simply the best i've ever had. kicks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi...thanks fellow Yelpers!My Favorites:4th place - Albacore3rd place - Butterfish2nd place - Shima Aji 1st place - Blue Crab Roll
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Confession #1: When it comes to sushi, I am a monster. I can eat a lot of it. It's not rare for the chef to raise an eyebrow at me when I continue ordering long after everybody else in my party...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I had eaten good sushi before, and then I experienced Echigo. All I can say is...wow! The albacore was immaculate and the butterface, errr I mean butterfish was just as delicious.Remember...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been going to Hide and Sasabune for years...... I work for a Japanese company and I had a guest from Japan that wanted sushi. Pressure time...I've been to Japan numerous times and I think I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You must go to Echigo! GREAT sushi at reasonable set-menu and a la carte prices. One star off only because the restaurant decor is so sterile and boring but don't be put off by it! Seriously, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Edit 9/25/07Came here last night..on a MONDAY for dinner! That means the fish here is the LAST batch of old fish. Unfortunately, my iron stomach couldn't handle it. ***Tony's iron stomach vs. many...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The warm-rice sushi experience is quite different that the usual, and as such, it accents certain qualities but detracts from certain others. I found that lighter fish such as halibut or snapper are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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I've been to Echigo three times, and each time I think it just gets better. The fish is phenomenal -- the best I've had in LA. It's unbelievably fresh, and the preparation is fantastic. (Not just plain fish...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been in a rut of going to Hide every week with a bunch of friends for sushi. I had gotten used to the all you can eat cheaply, rowdy, dependable, friendly (Japanese conversation with Yuji, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some say sushi is a natural aphrodisiac with its soft, moist texture and appearance, with its abundance in rare amino acids and high zinc content, all of which triggers increased levels of sex...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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The best sushi in LA. try the monk fish liver, unless you're morally opposed because of the claims of overfishing. The decor and ambiance is so so, but you're there to eat, not look at the walls. don't bring...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
is it possible to leave a restaurant more hungry then when you sat down to eat? well, lets put it this way. i'm now eating a turkey sandwich as i type this.this is my second and final visit to echigo...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
7.10.07 update :: i've determined that this is my most favorite sushi bar in los angeles. last month i read a vanity fair article about the sushi market in japan; the writer eventually takes us on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best sushi in l.a. bar none. try the monkfish liver, unless you're morally opposed because of the claims of overfishing. the decor and ambience is lacking, but you're there to eat, not look at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
G/F and I had our first omakase experience here on Friday night and I think it has permanently jaded us against all other sushi. The fish was so fresh and tender it literally melted in our mouths....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll skip any comments about the lack of decor at Echigo simply because I couldn't care any less about the atmosphere so long as the sushi is good. Echigo is the perfect place for a nice lunch. With...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Life is good. I had my first Omakase experience here last night w/ a fellow Yelper. Being a big Sushi fan, I still couldn't believe I waited this long to get my month on Omakase. When it comes to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a pure sushi experience. My first introduction to skipjack, shima aji and butter fish. There's no ambiance but the value is in the food. The omakase is a great way to get a feel for the style of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
[Update May 18, 2007 - Came for dinner: Yay, score!!! See my update below.]Apologies, gentle Yelp readers, for I am a little annoyed at having been sushi-blocked for lunch today. Thus, the tone of my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last friday (3rd and last visit), it's definitely hit or miss. When its good, it's very good, but when it's not...well. The crab roll is really good. DO NOT get the oysters!
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Sushi but the DEAL is the LUNCH SPECIAL for 11-. It's hard to beat and if you want to have higher quality then the Sushi Bar is the place for you.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Echigo!Can't come here as often since I now work in downtown LA, but used to come here at least once a week for lunch. I heard that the sushi lunch special is now $15, but still worth it. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I forgot how much I love Echigo. (Although it's in an ugly strip mall, I really don't care) I am a huge fan of super fresh, brilliant sushi with warm rice (like Sasabune style, sans the obnoxious...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nestled away in a strip mall that looks like any other in LA is one of the city's hidden gems. It's the Paul Pierce of sushi joints, the motherfuckin truth! The interior is spartan, the decor...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To make a long story short, pricey but great, and when I say great I do mean great sushi. The quality of fish will speak for itself. Definitely try to sit at sushi bar so you can sample the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
um. the rice was really really good. i got a couple of pieces of fish that were kinda fishy! disappointed. i was all revved up for perfect fish. we sat at the sushi bar and had omakase. i get it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best sushi next to Sushi Sasabune!! Sweet, buttery fish that literally melts in your mouth! They use the absolute highest quality. Trust me, you will taste it. And like Sushi Sasabune, there's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omakase!!!!!!! This place is freakin awesome! You can ONLY get omakse at the sushi bar, but that's fine with me. That's all I wanted after reading the reviews on yelp. I got fresh fish imported...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, I don't really get the hype. Their sushi is, indeed, tasty, but it's fairly pricey for the amount of food you get. The lunch sushi special is solid, not spectacular. I did not like the blue...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First time tonight with five other sushi-lovers. Great sushi, okay price but... HORRIFIC service. It's stricltly sushi. No edamame, soup or salad. That's fine, but not when the sushi hardly makes it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Libbi took me here a couple times and they have a very nice reasonably priced lunch special. They cut the fish thinner for lunch but the quality of the fish is excellent. You might need to add on an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the masters here make the best sushi in l.a. mmm...their fresh, melts-in-mouth fish on warm, perfectly seasoned rice!!! i can eat this everyday. this probably is not the best place if you never had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fish quality here is amazing. Everything is very fresh and nicely prepared. The place isn't particularly appealling (2nd floor in a small mini strip mall on Santa Monica Blvd) or have much in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't judge a sushi joint by it's strip mall.I almost didn't go in. I know it's totally lame but I'm one of those guys who has to see the "A" in the window to venture inside. My boyfriend has tricked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to try this famed Lunch Special.. but the Omakase dinner I just had was crazy delicious!I have horrific memory -- it was less than 2 hours ago, but I can barely remember any names of what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chef from Echigo, Niigata. Director told me chef was previously employed at Sasabune, Nozawa. Someone drew a real good picture of Bart Simpson on the menu board. It turns out, the artist himself is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How do I love thee sushi? Let me count the ways. I love your infinite variety of seafoody goodness, from buttery yellowtail to tongue-tingling ikura. I love how I can eat my fill yet never feel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What Echigo lacks in decor, it more than makes up for in melt-in-your-mouth flavor at a price you can afford. For those status-seeking see-and-be-seen sushi eaters, this is not for you. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
no frills, no hassle. close to home. love the shrimp eggs and butterfish. and def the crab handroll.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live next to it. I go almost every day.
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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i think this is one the of the best sushirestaurants out there! they don't even serve anything else but sushi! so don't expect any appetizers soups or salads or any sideorders whatsoever. they don't have...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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One of my favorite places in all of LA, definitely my favorite sushi place! Only for sushi purists - you can't get rolls with cream cheese here, or even miso soup. It's just about high quality fish on top of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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I went to this place after hearing good things from culinary trustworthy friends, and after learning that the chef was a student of the head chef from Sasabune. I can honestly say that the teacher bested the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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been going to this place for years -- back when the only diners were my friends and i. boy, have things changed. sometimes, we have to actually wait to be seated. on to the food: i strongly recommend the blue...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A restaurant in Santa Monica w/ parking - and if that's not exciting enough - it even has actually really awesome food!This connoisseur in my client's office tells me that the Japanese chef/owner at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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Echigo only sells sushi. There's a sign at the front saying they don't have soup, salad or edamame. They specialize in sushi and they're excellent at it. The chef was trained at Sushi Sasabune and he has...
menupages.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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I'd say mediocre at best and the only way I ould come back would be to order a la carte. The chefs tasting was not worth the $100 (for two) price tag. After all the rave reveiws, I was quite disappointed in...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*edit 2/19/08Ahhh Echigo, you make me so happy. I look forward to eat here everytime I swing around the LA area. Nothing more needs to be said about this place. Just go. Two nigiri I recommend. Monk...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Keeping this review short and simple and telling you to JUST GO:BLUE CRAB HANDROLL. BLUE CRAB HANDROLL. Oozing with fresh blue crab in light mayo, warm sushi rice, and cripsy nori. You will find no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i remember when the lunch special was $10. we sometimes have to order two/person, but now we just come here to "snack" so one order will do. warm rice sushi. just the way i like it. another perfector...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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I love the sushi here. The kanpachi, scallop, yellowtail, tuna are the best. I have been going to Echigo for more than 2 years and it's just the best, freshest sushi I have had for the price. The only downside...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the BEST no-frills sushi ever. EVER! i've been here twice while i lived in LA, and now i'm in the bay area and wander from sushi bar to sushi bar trying to find nigiri sushi that even comes CLOSE to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Place seems deceptive when you drive by it, but do yourself a favor in pull in. Especially if it happens to be lunch time because the chef's lunch special is the absolute best and the reason why I go....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime i go my mouth longs for the sushi again the next day, or that same night. I always eat till i'm bloated because i can't stop. It is mouth watering good. They serve only the freshest and you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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The warm-rice sushi experience is quite different that the usual, and as such, it accents certain qualities but detracts from certain others. I found that lighter fish such as halibut was quite overpowered by...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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I've been going to Echigo since it opened several years ago and have recommended it to numerous friends and colleagues over the years. In fact I often run into people I know there because once you start going,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places for sushi without spending a crap load of money. This place reminds me of Sushi Nozawa but cheaper. I love how they keep the rice warm and how the fish is cut thin. The fish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Agree with Helen, it's comparable to Sushi Sasabune, but it's less crowded and bit cheaper too. Sushi was fresh and delicious, the monk fish liver was still warm when it was served to me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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I look forward to each visit I take to Echigo. You practically cannot go wrong with anything off of the menu. My gf and I try to check out one of the specials on the board everytime we go. We kinda went...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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I'm a sushi snob from NYC and I'm shocked to report that the best sushi I've found in LA to date is ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An odd sushi restaurant. The fish is very high quality (I don't say this lightly). But the sushi rice is warm (!?). Not only does this lead to nigiri sushi falling apart; also, it makes it hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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This is one classic example which I was completely misled by the reviews here! Went to Echigo after I read the raving reviews and a thumbs-up recommendation from a friend; I have to tell you, I was a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
on par with the very best sushi in los angeles.be warned.. they do not serve cooked food like udon, tempura, etc that is found at typical japanese restaurants.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lunch special is unbeatable! 11 bucks!!!Ambiance isn't anything to write home about, but the sushi is great. I always order the toro, crab hand roll, yellowtail, and the albacore.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
6 piece omakase lunch special for $20 Great deal, good fish. But if you prefer cold rice sushi I'd stay away cause the vinegary hot rice can be a bit much for some people ( I personally drop about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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I am no connoisseur of sushi, but this is by far the best I have ever tasted. Sitting at the bar for chef's choice is definitely the way to go; you will spend $30 per, but you have the opportunity to watch a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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We've known Toshi for 13 years, and we feel very happy and proud on his accomplishment in bringing such high quality and service to the west side.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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I agree with the last poster. echigo is my favorite sushi place by far. i love that everything is on little plates and everything tastes so fresh and delicious. i like the warm rice and i even like the quiet...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi at Echigo is stellar! Comparable to Sushi Sasabune but not as crowded. You really wouln't expect to find top sushi here since it's located in a mini strip mall on the 2nd floor. Definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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I have to take issue with reviews by people who apparently know nothing of sushi. The wasabe is soft because it's fresh. The sushi is served one tray at a time because that's they way they serve it. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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The fish is fresh, but it's a thin sliver on a large, over-vinegared ball of almost hot overcooked rice. It also made me feel uncomfortable that the waitress had to walk out each piece of sushi to me one at a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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I've been here a couple of times, and every visit has been wonderful. If you don't want to spend crazy monies on omakases, this is the place for you, it comes out to less than $40/person. From the outside, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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I'm not joking when i say this sushi melts in your mouth. It's THAT GOOD. Compared with sushi in Japan, this is neck & neck. Once you try this, you can kiss your favorite sushi restaurants goodbye!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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My wife, daughter and I have been to Echigo at least 50 times! I have NEVER experienced anything but the best sushi and superior service. It's a wonderful place to go if you realize that it's minimalist decor...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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After reading all the positive reviews, I expected Echigo to be excellent. It wasn't. In fact, Echigo is below average compared to sushi restaurants in this price range. The wasabi was runny and weak. The soy...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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It has to be the best sushi in LA, maybe because it is a little different and VERY authentic, handrolls and sushi/sashimi only. The rice is warm and DIVINE but does fall apart, who cares though? Get the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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If you are looking for Teriyaki Chicken or anything else from the kitchen; this is not the place for you. The establishment only serves sushi, sashimi, and a few rolls. If your in the mood for sushi, this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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The sushi cuts were small and not particularly tasty, while the soy sauce and wasabi were terrible. I found the warm rice distracting from this fish.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2005
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Buttery fresh sushi that melts in your mouth. Utterly shocking. I was 2 hours early for a massage appt. across the way in the same dumpy complex and I literally accidentally stumbled into this ugly place on an...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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the sushi is very good, but the service is horrible. the chef is rude and is one of the waitresses. also, the hours of operation are incorrect. they say that they close at 10 pm, but in reality they stop...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2005
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went during the week for $10 lunch special. they only offer lunch special and a la carte. the sushi was melt in your mouth fresh. they only serve sushi sashimi. there is no cooked items on the menu.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2005
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On a weekend visit from NY, I checked Citysearch to find the best sushi in LA. I've had sushi in LA before and have been very unimpressed... Echigo blew my mind away! Every piece of sushi was rediculously...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2004
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I live just around the corner from Echigo and didn't discover this little piece of heaven until recently. I've been going multiple times a week when possible. The lunch special is the greatest deal. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2004
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Yellowtail and tuna that melts in your mouth. Serious quality upgrades on usual favorites...salmon with sweet sake kelp and a crab roll with REAL blue crab. Outstanding value, features a $10 lunch special that...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2004
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Echigo has some of the best sushi I've had in L.A. or NYC. The people who are complaining about the rice falling apart don't understand that this is a different style of sushi. The rice is some of the most...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2004
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Anyone who has written a negative review about ECHIGO is just plain ignorant. Maybe they were mad because they couldn't order teriyaki Chicken! THe only other place in LA that has fish this excellent is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2004
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The quality of the sushi here is one of the best I have eaten - in LA, SF and NYC. The rice is warm and the wasabi is right off of the root. The sushi is very similar to that of Sasabune...the head chef used...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2004
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the fish is fresh, the rice is warm, the ginger clear, and the price is right.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2004
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Echigo is on the "pricey" side, but it is WELL worth it. The fish is GREAT, the rice is warm (which is different, but DELICIOUS), and the service is great as well. For those not looking to spend a lot of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2003
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If you don't mind eating where no one is then this is your place. The rice is warm and glutinous and the fish is unbelievable.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2003
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fresh good sushi, but just a bit over priced for the size of the sushi. try there stuffed squid and ankimo sushi if you are a squid lover. the ankimo sushi was awesome, it was hot served over rice, never had...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2003
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As another reviewer stated, the rice could be a lot better. It's almost impossible to lift a piece of sushi without the rice falling out from under it. The fishes though... there are many species you can't...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2003
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Echigo is quite simply the best sushi restaurant in Los Angeles. Their fish is magnificent, and presented beautifully. The chef is very innovative, without trying too hard. The decor is fine, nothing fancy,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2003
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If you like California Roll, this is not the place for you. Non-pretencious atmosphere. Superb sushi and sashimi. Once you try it, you keep coming back.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2003
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Great fish at a great price and served with a smile. Nothing fancy about this place, but for the sushi lover on the go you can't beat Echigo.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2003
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when food is this good i don't care about ambience. anyhow, it's nice to eat without distractions or a scene. echigo is the best for traditional sushi. cdbaby is out of his/her mind. the fish at echigo is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2003
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It's all about food here. The decor is minimal(and not in a designy way), service above average, but the fish pretty much melts in your mouth. If you are looking to eat good sashimi, this is the place.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2003
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Went to Echigo last Thursday eve after reading the raves here on Citysearch. But all 3 in our party were very disappointed at the sushi overall. The fish was very good, (one step short of "great"), but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2003
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After reading all the reviews, particularly the comparisons to Sasabune, I went into Echigo with high expectations. Toshi san did not disappoint! Every piece he gave us was a piece of art - a perfect serving...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2003
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If you are looking for amazing sushi- perfect texture, flavor and freshness- this place is it. We stumbled into this find a few months back and have not gone to any other sushi places since! The atmosphere is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2003
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Simply Amazing Sushi. Probably the best kept secret in Los Angeles. This is a serious sushi bar, and they serve traditional sushi only -- Tokyo style, with warm rice under the cold fish. It is a superb...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2003
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Simply amazing. I'm a sushi lover...I've been to restaurants all over California, and the quality of fish at Echigo is the best. If you're feeling adventurous and have time to enjoy a good meal, sit at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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I believe that Echigo is on 12217 Santa Monica Blvd. (not Wilshire) west of Bundy between Bundy and Centinela. This place's sushi is surprisingly excellent. It's almost comparable to Sasabune but about $10-$15...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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this is exactly the kind of place a lot of picky sushi lovers would pass by without a second thought, given its generic signage and unflattering mini-mall location. that, however, would be a mistake, since...
gayot.com - user review
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echigo is located on the second floor of a strip mall in west la. one does not eat there for the decor. it is simply delicious sushi...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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