Shota Sushi Japanese - La Verne

Sashimi were so fresh; Skewers were at perfect temperature; Staffs were very attentive; Will come back to try more different dishes.

I was visiting town for a few days and had a hankering for Japanese food. I decided to order takeout and got an assortment of tempura, a California roll, and the restaurant's signature fried rice with chicken. I knew that ordering tempura for takeout wouldn't be the same quality as dining in, so my expectations were lower, but I was still hoping for something decent. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the tempura as the vegetables seemed to be unusual and the California roll was unsatisfying as well, lacking flavor and presentation.

This restaurant is fantastic with delicious sushi and special dishes like Shots Specials. The tempura was outstanding and the Shota Spicy Halibut was a truly amazing dish. I arrived early and the place was empty, allowing for personalized attention from the owner. Like many other restaurants, the staff is limited, with mainly just the owner and sushi chef(s) working. I highly recommend this place!

We tried this new Sushi place in town. The staff is really friendly and willing to give recommendations. We tried 3 different rolls and all were good. The tempura is generously sized. Our party split on the taste. Half liked it and the other half said just OK. Overall this is a nice new addition to the sushi scene and we'll go back again. The decor is fresh and contemporary, yet warm and inviting.

After moving back to the area, we decided to try out Shota Sushi. We have been there twice now, once for takeout and once for dining in. The food was consistently delicious each time. The service at the table was outstanding. Our server was very friendly and attentive, regularly checking in on us and refilling our drinks. The sashimi salad was particularly delicious, with a generous portion and a delightful light dressing.