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    Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya, Restaurant in Los Angeles
    Restaurant

    Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya

    Mar Vista, Los Angeles

    Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya is a casual Mar Vista pick for sushi, izakaya-style plates, and sake without a formal tasting-menu commitment. At about $40 per person, it makes the most sense for lunch, a relaxed dinner, solo dining, or a low-key date, but it is not the move for private dining, outdoor seating, or a major occasion.

    About Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya

    Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya is a Los Angeles option for Japanese sushi and izakaya dining with a casual dress code. The confirmed details support a direct, relaxed meal, not promises about service style, room setup, beverage program, or neighborhood context. For planning, the strongest hooks are the cuisine, the approximate $40-per-person price, and familiar dishes. Frame it practically: a place to consider when the priority is Japanese sushi-and-izakaya food in Los Angeles without relying on extras.

    A casual sushi-and-izakaya choice in Los Angeles

    The cuisine is Japanese Sushi & Izakaya, so first-timers can think in terms of sushi alongside izakaya-style dining. Confirmed signature dishes include Spicy Tuna Roll, California Roll, Crispy Rice, Seaweed Salad, and Miso Soup. That gives the restaurant an accessible profile for diners who want recognizable sushi choices and casual Japanese dishes without a formal premise. The named dishes make the experience easy to understand before arrival: rolls, a crispy rice option, a salad, and soup offer a familiar starting point, especially for guests who prefer known Japanese-restaurant staples.

    Treat Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya as a casual Los Angeles Japanese sushi-and-izakaya pick.

    Best for a direct casual Japanese meal

    At about $40 per person, the appeal is ease and accessibility. The casual dress code supports a low-pressure meal, and the confirmed dish list gives first-timers a simple starting point: Spicy Tuna Roll, California Roll, Crispy Rice, Seaweed Salad, and Miso Soup. These details make the restaurant easiest to recommend when the goal is a relaxed Japanese meal in Los Angeles rather than a highly specific dining format. It fits diners who want a simple decision: choose a Japanese sushi-and-izakaya venue, expect a casual approach, and orient the order around identified familiar items.

    That simplicity is also the recommendation’s main boundary. Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya can be described confidently as a casual Japanese Sushi & Izakaya option with the named dishes and approximate price point, but the information does not support stronger claims about atmosphere, service rhythm, special occasions, or the room once seated. For flexible diners, that may be enough. For a very particular kind of night, direct confirmation is better.

    If cross-shopping, keep the comparison general: Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya is the Japanese sushi-and-izakaya option here, while other Los Angeles dining rooms may suit different moods, budgets, or formats. In that context, Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya works best as a practical shortlist entry: casual, Japanese, sushi-and-izakaya focused, and anchored by recognizable dishes rather than elaborate promises.

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    Planning details

    Location
    13327 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
    Website
    hamakazesushiizakayago.site
    Phone
    (310) 822-9900

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Casual contemporary Japanese pub atmosphere with a nice ambience and a decor-forward, “magical and wonderful” feel according to reviews; the venue is a contemporary setting with blackboard specials.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CasualCozy

    Best For

    Casual HangoutDate NightSolo

    Experience

    StandaloneOpen Kitchen

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Small plates
    Drinks Focus
    Sake
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Pescatarian friendly
    Opened
    2010

    Signature Dishes

    • Spicy Tuna Roll
    • California Roll
    • Crispy Rice
    • Seaweed Salad
    • Miso Soup
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    Getting there
    13327 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

    Planning details

    Location

    13327 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 · Directions

    (310) 822-9900

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya?

    Think Japanese sushi and izakaya in a casual Los Angeles setting. Confirmed signature dishes include Spicy Tuna Roll, California Roll, Crispy Rice, Seaweed Salad, and Miso Soup, and the price is about $40 per person.

    Is Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya good for a special occasion?

    It can work for a relaxed occasion if casual Japanese sushi and izakaya dining is the goal.

    Is Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya worth the price?

    It may be, if you want a casual Japanese sushi-and-izakaya meal in Los Angeles. The price is about $40 per person, with signature dishes such as Spicy Tuna Roll, California Roll, Crispy Rice, Seaweed Salad, and Miso Soup.

    What are alternatives to Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya in Los Angeles?

    Look at other Los Angeles dining options if you want a different cuisine, format, or occasion fit. Choose Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya when you want casual Japanese sushi and izakaya dining at about $40 per person.