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Sakae Sushi
SushiSushiTakeoutCash OnlyFamily-OwnedGardenaOld School
One of the oldest sushi operations in South Bay, Sakae Sushi has been serving takeout-only traditional sushi — inari, tamago maki, sabazushi — since the early 1960s.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Gardena
- Since
- 1962
Plate № 01
About
Sakae Sushi opened in Gardena in the early 1960s and has remained family-owned ever since, serving a cash-only, call-ahead takeout model that reflects the Japanese-American community's original sushi culture in the South Bay. Eater LA and The Infatuation list it as one of the most essential South Bay Japanese stops for its honest, traditional preparation and decades of continuity.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sakae Sushi sits in Gardena, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Operating since the early 1960s — one of South Bay's oldest sushi shops
- Takeout-only, cash-only: traditional Japanese-American sushi culture
- Inari, tamago maki, sabazushi — no fusion
Takeout and call-ahead only; cash only.
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Frequently asked
About Sakae Sushi
- Is Sakae Sushi an authentic sushi restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Sakae Sushi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sakae Sushi located?
- Sakae Sushi is located at 1601 W Redondo Beach Blvd Ste 112, Gardena, CA 90247, Los Angeles, USA in the Gardena neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sakae Sushi?
- Sakae Sushi does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Sakae Sushi?
- Sakae Sushi sits in the ¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Los Angeles.
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