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Hama Sushi

Venice · Japanese

213 Windward Avenue, Venice, CA, 90291Directions
4.2★★★★★★★★★★605 reviews

Diners like this sushi restaurant's authentic Japanese food, including delicious sushi, yellowtail, and fried cheesecake. They also highlight the great happy hour choices and the fun, laid-back vibe. Some reviews mention reservations can be unacknowledged.

Japanese sushi with strong Blackbird check-in activity.

Hama Sushi is a $$ Japanese restaurant in Venice, Venice. It has logged 2,190 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:00 – 9:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM
hamasushi.com

The experience

This unassuming Japanese joint with a patio has been a destination for rolls & sashimi since 1979.

Google Places/ updated 20d ago

Why go

Hama Sushi is a $$ Japanese spot with a 4.5 Google rating across 749 reviews and 2,190 Blackbird on-chain check-ins. The review trail points to fast service, polite staff, and a location that works well around Top of the Rock.

The strongest reader signal is practical pleasure: sushi after a landmark stop, reservations that make a Friday night feel manageable, and a sushi-and-sashimi spread for three that one reviewer called “phenomenal.” Blackbird data backs up the demand curve, with Friday and Saturday standing out as the busiest check-in days.

The available data reads like a reliable, central Japanese restaurant where groups can eat well, move quickly, and still feel looked after.

editorial/ updated 20d ago

Neighborhood story

Reviewers frame Hama Sushi as a convenient Japanese stop around Top of the Rock and a central location.

editorial/ updated 20d ago

Fast facts

  • Hama Sushi has 2,190 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 749 reviews.
  • One highlighted review praised reservations on a Friday night.
  • Reviewers repeatedly mention quick, polite service.
editorial/ updated 20d ago

Did you know

Hama Sushi has logged 2,190 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Friday leading check-ins.

editorial/ updated 20d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 20d ago

Full menu

More

  • Baby Blue Roll

    Salmon, mango avocado, blue fin tuna, baby cilantro, onion, ponzu and garlic

  • Crispy Rice Cake

    Spicy Tuna and pickled jalapeños atop crunchy crispy rice

  • Sashimi Combo

    Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, black snapper, and albacore. Comes with miso soup and rice

  • Rainbow Roll

    Cucumber and snow crab topped with avocado, tuna, yellowtail, shrimp, Ono, and salmon

  • Lobster Dynamite

    House specialty served with succulent lobster and mushrooms

mains

  • Miso Cod

    Miso marinated Black Cod served with sautéed microgreen or mushrooms, topped with scallions, sesame seeds and steamed rice

seed menu intel/ updated 20d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity208
check ins · last 30 days · yesterdaycheck ins · last 30 dayslast check in · yesterday

Flynet check ins

2,190

Neighborhood

Venice

Last 30 days

208 check ins

−23% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

Usually very busy right now

Wednesdaytoday
1a12p11p
Monday5:00 – 9:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM

Inside Hama Sushi

The experience

This unassuming Japanese joint with a patio has been a destination for rolls & sashimi since 1979.

Google Places/ updated 20d ago

Review signal

4.2

605 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 20d ago

Guide

Inside Hama Sushi

The experience

This unassuming Japanese joint with a patio has been a destination for rolls & sashimi since 1979.

Google Places/ updated 20d ago

Why go

Hama Sushi is a $$ Japanese spot with a 4.5 Google rating across 749 reviews and 2,190 Blackbird on-chain check-ins. The review trail points to fast service, polite staff, and a location that works well around Top of the Rock.

The strongest reader signal is practical pleasure: sushi after a landmark stop, reservations that make a Friday night feel manageable, and a sushi-and-sashimi spread for three that one reviewer called “phenomenal.” Blackbird data backs up the demand curve, with Friday and Saturday standing out as the busiest check-in days.

The available data reads like a reliable, central Japanese restaurant where groups can eat well, move quickly, and still feel looked after.

editorial/ updated 20d ago

Review signal

4.2

605 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 20d ago

Full menu

More

  • Baby Blue Roll

    Salmon, mango avocado, blue fin tuna, baby cilantro, onion, ponzu and garlic

  • Crispy Rice Cake

    Spicy Tuna and pickled jalapeños atop crunchy crispy rice

  • Sashimi Combo

    Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, black snapper, and albacore. Comes with miso soup and rice

  • Rainbow Roll

    Cucumber and snow crab topped with avocado, tuna, yellowtail, shrimp, Ono, and salmon

  • Lobster Dynamite

    House specialty served with succulent lobster and mushrooms

mains

  • Miso Cod

    Miso marinated Black Cod served with sautéed microgreen or mushrooms, topped with scallions, sesame seeds and steamed rice

seed menu intel/ updated 20d ago

Neighborhood story

Reviewers frame Hama Sushi as a convenient Japanese stop around Top of the Rock and a central location.

editorial/ updated 20d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 20d ago

Fast facts

  • Hama Sushi has 2,190 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 749 reviews.
  • One highlighted review praised reservations on a Friday night.
  • Reviewers repeatedly mention quick, polite service.
editorial/ updated 20d ago

Did you know

Hama Sushi has logged 2,190 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Friday leading check-ins.

editorial/ updated 20d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Hama Sushi.

  • Gjusta Grocer

    Venice

    2MIN WALK141m
  • RVR

    Venice

    5MIN WALK
  • LA Launch Party

    Venice

    5MIN WALK
  • San Damián

    Venice

    5MIN WALK

FAQ

How popular is Hama Sushi?

Hama Sushi has logged 2,190 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Hama Sushi busiest?

Hama Sushi is busiest on Thursday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Hama Sushi serve?

Hama Sushi serves Japanese cuisine.

How expensive is Hama Sushi?

Hama Sushi is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Hama Sushi?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Hama Sushi in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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