Nestled in a humble strip mall, this Michelin-starred gem serves up mouthwatering sushi, tempura, and homemade soba that whisk you right to Japan.
"Sushi I-Naba is like the Rainbow Road of seafood restaurants—simply put, it’s not for beginners. Upon entering, you’ll be ushered to the bar and inducted into the Secret Society of Sushi. There are chirashi bowls served in shiny, lacquered boxes, plus an omakase featuring symmetrical cuts of ultra-fatty bluefin toro and golden eye snapper. But you're here for the omakase, a $280 journey executed by the slightly serious, extremely knowledgeable chef waiting for you at the finish line." - garrett snyder, brant cox, sylvio martins
"If you’re looking for sushi-grade fish, look no further than Sushi I-Naba. This tiny Manhattan Beach spot is running “Mini Toyosu Fish Market,” named for Tokyo’s famed seafood market where the chef sources his fish. That means bluefin fatty tuna, boxes of Hokkaido uni, ocean trout, and firefly squid. Call for the daily selection - (310) 545-3345." - brett keating
"Sushi I-Naba is like the Rainbow Road of seafood restaurants—simply put, it’s not for beginners. This tiny omakase spot hidden inside I-Naba Restaurant in Torrance feels less like a sushi bar and more of a meeting of the Secret Society of Seafood. For now, they only offer a very high-end omakase for $280 per person, filled with symmetrical cuts of ultra-fatty bluefin toro, impeccable golden eye snapper, and 10-day-aged amberjack. It’s all prepared with an expert hand, combining a mix of hard-to-find cuts of fish with some of the freshest crustacean and seafood you’ll find on dry land. And be warned: despite the luxury pricing, reservations often book out at least a month in advance." - brant cox, nikko duren, kat hong, garrett snyder, sylvio martins
"Head to Michelin-starred Inaba for chef Yasuhiro Hirano’s impeccable array of sushi served at a six-seat counter within I-naba. Dinners are served Wednesday to Saturday at 7 p.m. and priced at $280 per person before tax, drinks, and tip." - Matthew Kang
" At $280 a pop, Sushi Inaba is one of the most expensive (and tough-to-book) omakases in the South Bay. But the restaurant delivers everything it must for the price: skillfully prepared fish, impeccable service from the chef/owner, and enough food to not have to get a secret second dinner at McDonald’s. Hidden inside Inaba Restaurant, this tiny sushi bar feels less like a meeting of the Secret Society of Seafood. You’ll get symmetrical cuts of ultra-fatty bluefin toro, impeccable golden eye snapper, and 10-day-aged amberjack. It’s all prepared with an expert hand, combining a mix of hard-to-find cuts of fish with some of the finest shellfish you’ll find on dry land. " - nikko duren, garrett snyder
