Hama Sushi

Name: Hama Sushi
Address: 213 Windward Avenue, Venice, CA, 90291
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

Venice · Japanese

213 Windward Avenue, Venice, CA, 90291Directions

4.2605 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 dining with 1,672 Blackbird check-ins.

Hama Sushi is a $$ Japanese restaurant in Venice, Venice. It has logged 2,277 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Hama Sushi is a $$ Japanese restaurant with a strong public signal: 4.5 stars across 748 Google reviews and 2,277 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The on-chain crowd peaks on Saturdays and Fridays, and highlighted reviews praise fast pacing and attentive, top-notch service.

The review trail mentions a range of Japanese dishes beyond sushi. Guests specifically call out sushi and sashimi for three, shrimp gyoza, tatsuta age, takoyaki, assorted sushi, and chicken katsu, with praise for quality, speed, and staff.

This is the kind of place that works after sightseeing, on a Friday night, or when a group wants sushi without making the evening complicated.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Hama Sushi has 2,277 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
Google users rate it 4.5 stars across 748 reviews.
One reviewer praised sushi and sashimi for three at $100.
One highlighted review says the food came out fast, and multiple highlighted reviews praise the service.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Hama Sushi logged 2,277 Blackbird check-ins between February 10 and August 4, 2026.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity131

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Flynet check ins

2,277

Neighborhood

Venice

Last 30 days

131 check ins

−50% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

As busy as it gets right now

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Inside Hama Sushi

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.2

605 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Hama Sushi.

FAQ

How popular is Hama Sushi?

Hama Sushi has logged 2,277 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Hama Sushi busiest?

Hama Sushi is busiest on Wednesday 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.