It’s usually packed everyday with constant 15-20 minutes wait during dinner hours. While you are waiting, you can’t skip to see a sign, not pictured, saying that they refuse to serve Tempura, Teriyaki or other common Japanese a la carte. They only have two tables while the sushi counter sits about fifteen. Ginger, wasabi and steamy towel are served right away when you sit at the counter.
Below, Salmon Teriyaki (I’m thankful but mystery to me as it should be one of their refuse-to-serve items), the salmon is very juicy and fresh with the right amount of crispy skin every time. The sauce is well balanced with sweet and savory. I also like to order the Miso Soup with Clam. The clam adds that Umami flavor to the plain ol’ miso soup that is good for my heart.
Sushi rice here is mildly sweet and sour. Raw fish are fresh. The combination is very well rounded. Below Sushi Deluxe Set C, at $17, comes with eight pieces of sushi, four California rolls & regular miso soup. (not all pieces pictured, egg sushi sold separately)
At Hama Sushi, adults order hand rolls like fat kids would want to order ice cream cones. It’s been said that one must finish a fresh served hand roll in five seconds to fully enjoy it before the dry crispy Nori becomes soggy and ruin the texture. From the left: Yellowtail, Spicy Salmon & Spicy Yellowtail easy bites, at around $4 each, are never short on demand.
Like any good sushi joints, some nicely carved orange wedges that shows chief’s knife skill are served as the last plate before the bill to refresh.
Hama Sushi is not a place for a surprise. It’s a place you will find consistent fresh raw fish and excellent spicy hand rolls. It’s a place that keeps me going back on a typical day any given time.
Hama Sushi - Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA
www.yelp.com/biz/hama-sushi-los-angeles | 347 E 2nd St Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 680-3454
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