Waka Sakura Gardena

Waka Sakura is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant tucked on the second floor of Tokyo Central, a Japanese grocery store in Gardena, CA. The kitchen takes a meticulous approach to every ingredient, from Hitomebore rice milled in-house to authentic Shizuoka wasabi, Kyushu nori, and globally sourced tuna and salmon. The vinegar blend combines red vinegar, Junmai Daiginjo vinegar, kombu, and bonito dashi for a deeply layered sushi rice. The menu covers nigiri, rolls, appetizers, ramen, and kid-friendly options, so the restaurant suits families, date nights, and solo outings alike. Guests consistently praise the freshness of the fish and the quality of made-to-order plates.