Fat Fish Sushi

One of my favorite kinds of food of all time is sushi. It wasn't an instant connection, but definitely a growing love that now will probably withstand the test of time.

Thus, my first post is naturally about the first sushi spot I attached myself to when I moved to LA.

Fat Fish in Koreatown is trendy, fun and best of all, the stuff floating around on the sushi bar is 50% off. They have color-coded little saucers and it's great fun to look at the menu and slash the prices by half.

The fish is pretty fresh and they have a fairly inventive chef. You'll also find baked seafood and spring rolls on the sushi bar, as well as spicy fried shrimp and tempura along with the usual rolls.

I would not, however, recommend Fat Fish for big parties and for meals NOT at the sushi bar. The service is pretty slow and sometimes they don't get the order quite right. Once, I ordered something that was supposed to have spicy sauce on top, but it didn't. Another time, the "crunchies" (pieces of tempura batter) was also missing. They are usually gracious about fixing the order--but the point is, you shouldn't have to point out that you didn't get what you ordered!

Fat Fish also does not have their liquor license...yet. Fat Fish in K-town and I have been in LA for about the same amount of time now--about a year and half--but they still haven't managed to finagle for that liquor license. On the upside, it means you can bring your own booze!

I think that Fat Fish is definitely one of those little hang out spots you go out with your girlfriends for half-priced decent sushi. I wouldn't recommend it for a family dinner or even a birthday shindig.

It's a good little hang out spot.

It's located in K-town, in the corner of W.6th St. and Berendo St. Parking is kind of a hassle, because it's this really tiny driveway where only 1 car at a time (whether going into or out of) can pass. But once you find it, there's ample parking, valet, and validation. Usually will cost a buck to park.

Plus, there's Pinkberry right next door!