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Culver City - Sake House By Hikari restaurant
5.6

Sake House By Hikari

  • Culver City
  • $$
  • Bar
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Edibles ordinary yet satisfying

Experience a quite ordinary menu of Japanese cuisine at Sake House By Hikari. Their crispy rice with spicy tuna, salmon sashimi, and crispy onions with seared albacore are the favorites. While the quality of taste and freshness might delve into the mediocre realm on occasions, the portions of the servings, especially for lunch, strike a neutral note - adequately filling yet variable. The value received for the price paid might raise an eyebrow or two for some dishes, but fair overall.

  • Very Creative

    Creative selections and unique fresh combinations impress diners.

  • Okay Portions

    Decent, good lunch sized portions, some variability but generally satisfying.

  • Bad Variety

    Menu lacks creativity and variety, resulting in an OK experience.

Top 3 dishes at Sake House By Hikari

  1. 1

    Crispy Rice w/Spicy Tuna 🏆

    Crispy rice w/spicy tuna often described as delicious, fresh and flavorful.

    Crispy Rice w/Spicy Tuna dish
  2. 2

    Salmon Sashimi

    Melts in mouth, fresh, perfect blend of color and creaminess.

    Salmon Sashimi dish
  3. 3

    Crispy Onion with Seared Albacore

    Most love the combination of crispy onions with perfectly seared albacore.

    Crispy Onion with Seared Albacore dish

Vibe: Super-loud, cleanliness questionable

The ambiance of the place is mostly marred by its exceedingly loud surroundings. The restroom cleanliness also draws negative attention. However, there's some respite. A bit of a romantic flair and a pleasant outdoor ambiance, thanks to the live music across the street, does manage to salvage some essence of a good vibe.

  • Great Drinks

    Great happy hour selection, amazing sake variety, and awesome cocktails praised.

  • Okay to Entertain

    Live music across the street creates a pleasant outdoor ambiance.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Super loud, very dirty restroom disrupts otherwise great venue.

Perks: Decent service but noise masks

The perks offered at Sake House By Hikari are a mixed bag. Parking can be a challenge and the exceedingly high noise levels might put off a few patrons. On the bright side, accommodative reservation service, pet-friendly areas, and kid-friendly spaces do strike a balanced note, making it a decent location for large groups and family outings.

  • Great For Groups

    Handled large group well, quick service, and accommodating for parties.

  • Okay Service

    Service experiences varied, mixing slow service times with polite interactions.

  • Hard To Park

    Parking is tough, limited, and metered; causes hassle for some dinetry.