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Shiki Sushi
Master Critic Review
Shiki Sushi
7.7
Vibes:
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Casual Japanese sushi bar with colorful surrounds and large covered patio serving fusion-style rolls alongside yakitori and tempura. Popular for families and business partners alike, it offers huge lunch specials at budget-friendly prices with dedicated parking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rolls Royce Roll, Sashimi Salad, Banana Tempura Ice Cream
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 7.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: Massive lunch portions at affordable prices with reliable parking
Who should go: Budget-conscious groups wanting variety and generous portions
When to visit: Lunch for huge, cheap specials
What to order: Baked rolls, fusion specialties, lunch combos
Insider tip: Despite crowded parking lot, tables always seem available
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Dedicated parking lot with 40+ spaces - can look crowded but turnover is quick, street parking also available
Dress code: Casual - business casual for lunch meetings, families in casual wear welcomed
Noise level: Moderate to loud during peak lunch - conversation possible but not intimate, quieter on covered patio
Weekend wait: 15-25 min typical, large parties may wait 30-40 min
Weekday lunch: Minimal wait except 12-1pm rush when 10-15 min possible
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - extensive veggie rolls, tempura vegetables, tofu teriyaki, vegetable yakitori
Vegan options: Limited - avocado rolls, cucumber rolls, edamame, vegetable tempura (ask about tempura batter)
Gluten-free options: Challenging - soy sauce contains gluten, some sashimi options available, call ahead for accommodations
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better as a group outing or casual meetup - noise level and family atmosphere don't create romantic ambiance, but works for daytime coffee-to-lunch progression dates where budget matters
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes for most visits - despite busy parking lot, table turnover is excellent. Lunch reservations recommended only for groups of 6+ or important business meetings during 12-1pm peak
Is it kid-friendly? Extremely kid-friendly - high chairs available, simple rolls like California and cucumber appeal to children, colorful atmosphere keeps them engaged, families are 40% of clientele
How does this compare to Katsuya down the street? Shiki wins on value and portion size - lunch specials are nearly half the price with double the food. Katsuya has more polished service and trendy atmosphere for impressing clients, but Shiki delivers better bang-for-buck for working lunches
Is the sushi fresh enough for a sushi purist? This is fusion-forward, not purist sushi - fish quality is good but not omakase-level. If you want traditional nigiri experience, try Asanebo in Studio City. Shiki excels at creative baked rolls and value combinations
Best For
Better for: Budget-conscious business lunches, families wanting variety beyond burgers, groups with mixed preferences (sushi skeptics can get teriyaki/tempura), maximizing food volume per dollar, reliable parking in Studio City
Skip if: You want intimate date ambiance, authentic traditional sushi experience, quiet conversation space, you're a sushi purist who avoids fusion rolls, you need guaranteed reservations for VIP clients