Noma Sushi
Wilshire/Montana Neighborhood Coalition, Santa Monica
Restaurant in Santa Monica, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Noma Sushi is the right call for an easy Santa Monica sushi meal, especially when short-notice convenience matters more than a destination dining experience. Use it for lunch, solo dining, casual dates, or quick takeout; choose a more occasion-driven peer if ambiance, price-tier clarity, or a more defined celebration setting is the priority.
About Noma Sushi
Noma Sushi is a Santa Monica venue with daily hours and a casual dress code. It opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday, at 12 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and closes at 9:30 PM most nights, with a 10 PM close on Friday and Saturday. Those basics make it easy to place Noma Sushi into a day or evening itinerary.
There are no details here for price, menu format, signature dishes, service style, reservations, takeout, delivery, chef information, or awards. That matters when comparing restaurants, because those missing details are often what separates a quick, convenient choice from a restaurant selected for a very specific reason. Plan around the basics that are available: Santa Monica location, casual attire, and the posted hours.
Better for an easy casual plan than a milestone dinner
For a low-friction meal in Santa Monica, the available details are direct: Noma Sushi is casual and open daily. That makes it easier to consider for a simple plan than for an occasion that depends on accolades, a known tasting format, or specific signature dishes. In practical terms, the listing is most helpful when the priority is finding a straightforward dining option with clear operating hours, rather than building an evening around a documented culinary point of view.
If the occasion needs a more defined setting, compare it with other nearby dining options rather than assuming Noma Sushi is built for a formal night. For birthdays, business meals, anniversaries, or any dinner where atmosphere, pacing, reservations, or menu structure are important, the lack of detail should be treated as a reason to verify directly before committing.
Takeout or delivery details are not listed, so check directly with the venue before building a plan around off-premise dining. The same cautious approach applies to any detail not stated here: if price range, ordering format, or seating expectations will affect the decision, confirm before you go. If you are choosing where to eat in Santa Monica, use the hours and casual dress code as the starting point.
For broader planning, use Our full Santa Monica restaurants guide when comparing dinner options, and check Our full Santa Monica bars guide if the meal needs a drinks stop before or after. Visitors building a full stay can also use Our full Santa Monica hotels guide, while activity-led plans fit better with Our full Santa Monica experiences guide. Taken together, those guides are better suited to shaping the larger Santa Monica plan, while this page is best used for the limited but useful basics on Noma Sushi itself.
Planning details
- Location
- 2031 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
- Website
- nomasushi.com
- Phone
- +13104534848
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Noma Sushi presents as a neighbourhood sushi spot that balances West Coast ingredient sensibilities with careful technique. It sits on a practical stretch of Wilshire where regulars, rather than tourist traffic, populate the dining room, giving the place a cozy, relaxed feel. At the same time the menu’s California-Japanese synthesis and emphasis on seasonal, ingredient-forward thinking lend the restaurant a modern, sophisticated edge. The result is a polished yet approachable sushi experience that reads less like a fleeting trend and more like a steady, well-crafted local favorite on the Westside.
Best For
This is a restaurant for Westside diners who want dependable, ingredient-driven sushi without the downtown formality. Its location—between Brentwood and Santa Monica’s residential base—makes it convenient for professionals and locals seeking a quality evening meal, so it works well for date nights or business dinners where familiarity and consistent execution matter. The dining room’s neighbourhood orientation also makes it a good pick for groups of locals or families who prefer steady, well-made sushi rather than tourist-oriented spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s signature rolls and seasonal expressions when you visit. The baked baby lobster roll and the Noma Maki are highlighted preparations worth trying as introductions to the house style. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on West Coast seafood and ingredient-forward thinking, ask about seasonal fish and daily highlights to get the freshest, most distinctive bites. Order a mix of shareable rolls and focused nigiri or small plates to sample the balance of local produce and seafood that anchors the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual neighborhood sushi spot with focus on fresh sushi and hot Japanese dishes in a welcoming atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- baked baby lobster roll
- Noma Maki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2031 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chandni, Notable alternative
- Tartine Santa Monica, Bakery, Bakery
- Fia Steak, Steakhouse, $$$$
- SOCALO, Notable alternative
- Fia, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Santa Monica
Fia Steak is the clearer splurge choice, with its steakhouse format and $$$$ price tier giving it a stronger special-occasion signal. Noma Sushi is easier to slot into a weeknight or short-notice plan, but it does not carry the same celebration weight. If the night needs a bigger-room feel and higher spend is acceptable, Fia Steak is the better fit.
Tartine Santa Monica serves a different need: bakery-led daytime eating rather than a sushi dinner. Choose Tartine for breakfast, coffee, or a casual daytime stop; choose Noma Sushi when the plan is a sit-down Japanese meal or quick sushi takeout. They are not direct substitutes, but they compete for convenience-led Santa Monica dining.
Chandni, SOCALO, and Fia are better cross-shops when the group is split on sushi or wants a broader non-sushi meal. Noma Sushi wins on simplicity and likely ease; the others make more sense when ambiance, group flexibility, or a more social dinner format matters more than ordering sushi specifically.
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Compare Noma Sushi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noma Sushi | Santa Monica | , | , | No published awards |
| Chandni | Santa Monica | , | , | No published awards |
| Tartine Santa Monica | Los Angeles | Bakery | , | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3472024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #389 |
| Fia Steak | Los Angeles | Steakhouse | $$$$ | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 Michelin Plate2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| SOCALO | Santa Monica | , | , | No published awards |
| Fia | Santa Monica | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Noma Sushi?
Does Noma Sushi handle dietary restrictions?
Contact Noma Sushi directly before visiting if you have a specific restriction or need.
Is Noma Sushi good for solo dining?
For planning, the clearest details are that Noma Sushi is in Santa Monica, has a casual dress code, and is open daily.
Is Noma Sushi good for a special occasion?
It is best understood from the available details as a casual Santa Monica option.
Is lunch or dinner better at Noma Sushi?
The hours start at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday and 12 PM on Saturday and Sunday. It closes at 9:30 PM most nights, with a 10 PM close on Friday and Saturday.
What are alternatives to Noma Sushi in Santa Monica?
For a different kind of meal, Fia Steak, SOCALO, Fia, Tartine Santa Monica, and Chandni are other options to consider, along with other dining in Santa Monica.
What should I wear to Noma Sushi?
The dress code is casual. You do not need formal attire for a meal at Noma Sushi in Santa Monica.
