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Venice - Ōwa restaurant
6.7

Ōwa

  • Venice
  • $$$$
  • Bar
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Taste of currency over quality

Strongholds at Ōwa include Miso Soup - an unexpected revelation, Spicy Tuna Crispy Roll – a flavor extravaganza that bonds well with cocktails, and the finest Toro Sashimi that upsurges the overall experience. The taste turns neutral when you factor in the hefty price tag and service blips, despite the menu's creativity. The freshness of the rice, however, leaves much to be desired.

  • Great Variety

    Diverse menu with vegan options, ensuring something for everyone.

  • Okay Taste

    Good food overall but sometimes overshadowed by high prices or service issues.

  • Low Quality

    Rice was very mushy, disappointing for a Japanese-focused restaurant.

top dish at Ōwa

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    Spicy Tuna Crispy Roll 🏆

    Addicting flavor combination, excellent with the cocktails.

    Spicy Tuna Crispy Roll dish

Vibe: Extravagant ambiance with an Achilles heel

The days of settled window talks over candlelight dinners are back. The ambiance at Ōwa offers more than just sushi; stylish decorations, comfortable luminance, romantic atmosphere, and unimaginative chairs that hinder your desire to return, making up for a neutral vibe. The cocktails, however, are talk of the town, unique, and top-notch.

  • Great Ambiance

    Stylish decor, cozy lighting, and overall vibe make dining experience outstanding.

  • Okay Buzz

    Food and service great, vibe good, but chairs reduce desire to return.

Perks: Elusive parking with absent service

Parking around the popular Abbot Kinney area turns into an escape room, courtesy of the restaurant’s location. The service, though speedy, isn't impressive with the dismissive attitude of the server failing to acknowledge feedback while ensuring a gluten-free and appetizing vegan menu might give a little respite.

  • Great For Diets

    Offers great gluten-free and delicious vegan options to customers.

  • Bad Service

    Server dismissive, refused to acknowledge feedback, and was unattentive.