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Sushi Gen


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4.0 of 5 stars 61 ratings
61 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#18 of 3,781 restaurants in Los Angeles
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
  • Price range*: $20-$35
  • Neighborhood: South San Gabriel Valley
  • Address: 422 E. Second St. (Central Ave.), Los Angeles, CA 90012-4209
  • Phone:  (213) 617-0552

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5 of 5 stars
ItchyFeetBunny   16 contributions
Oct 12, 2009

best place for authentic and delicious Japanese lunch with reasonable price! more

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5 of 5 stars
FRANK57   36 contributions
CALIFORNIA
Aug 28, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I been coming to Sushi Gen since the mid 90's, and has never failed to satisfy. This unassuming restaurant tucked in a small strip mall, never and I mean never fails to satisfy. In a city where today's trendy place is gone tomorrow, Sushi Gen is above all that. The interior is warm, traditional, understated and inviting. The sushi offerings... more

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5 of 5 stars
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May 29, 2009

really fresh sashimi more

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5 of 5 stars
LesfromNJ   18 contributions
May 6, 2009

call and make a reservation. Take advantage of the lunch specials. Not inexpensive but they provided a wide range of high quality items. Not your usual Americanized sushi! more

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5 of 5 stars
KeySG1   9 contributions
Columbia, Maryland
Apr 1, 2009

I just came back from LA. I had been to Little Tokyo before and wanted to go again this trip for the Mochi (rice ice cream). Last time, dinner wasn't so great, so when I was shopping in the local Japanese Market I stopped a local woman who directed my party to Sushi Gen. She knew the owners and told... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jan 21, 2009

It's been a hit or a miss for me. more

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4 of 5 stars
asianbanker   27 contributions
Dec 27, 2008

Excellent Sushi, must get in line before they open at noon. Sushi bar is too crowded all time. Rather go to Sushi Go 55 which offers the same level of quality with a much better atmosphere. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 29, 2008

traditional japanese; not an westernized japanese restaurant more

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4 of 5 stars
Keliaujam   9 contributions
Los Angeles
Jun 9, 2008

One of the best sushi experiences I've ever had. Get there before 6:30pm for better seating. Every single thing I tasted was amazing and fresh. Someone did the ordering for me and I don't know everything I ate, but it was fantastic. The sake was also one of the best. more

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3 of 5 stars
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May 14, 2008

it's ok. i expected better sashimi platter... they green tea mochi ice cream tastes like actual green tea - yum! more

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Sushi Gen Address

422 E. Second St. (Central Ave.), Los Angeles, CA 90012-4209
Tel: (213) 617-0552
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.