Hi @PorkyBelly,
Thank you for making America’s waters safe again. 
Great report. I’ll definitely have to try the Platinum Sashimi Bowl next time. 
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Thanks to @PorkyBelly for the recommendation, we stopped by Tsujita Sushi last week to try their Platinum Sashimi Bowl. 
Kaisendon Platinum (Tuna, Salmon, Whitefish, Eel, Scallop, Toro and Uni):
It was excellent! The cooked Shrimp was sweet and fresh. The Tuna was spot on. The Uni was very fresh and bright, and probably my favorite part was mixing some of that with the plump Rice kernels and Ikura Fish Eggs for some pop.
The Tamago Egg was OK. Standard Egg omelette-style, lightly sweet.
I’d have to say, I liked the Kaisendon Bowl more than the Chirashi as well, because the sauces and other items get a bit jumbled up in the Chirashi (but it is excellent also).
Loved their complimentary Soup:
King Crab Handroll:
Decided to try their Alaskan King Crab Handroll, since it sounded like a potentially great dish.
It was a disaster. 
The actual King Crab was OK; not the freshest (and thus, not as inherently sweet as it could be), but fine. But the failure was their Nori. The Seaweed wrapping was soft, almost stale, and you had to chew repeatedly to break off a bite of the Handroll. 
This was not even close to the sublime, crisped, crunchy, airy Nori from the Handrolls we’ve had at Mori Sushi.
Even the rice tasted rather uninspired and too acidic.
We’ll definitely be back for more Kaisendons and Chirashi, but will probably skip the Handrolls.
Sushi Tsujita
2006 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 231-1177
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awesome i’m glad you liked it @Chowseeker1999. i really like the marinated scallop they use. too bad about the handroll though.
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So disappointed to hear about the crab. 
Looks divine in the photos…
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Thanks @paranoidgarliclover, @PorkyBelly.
Yah the Kaisendon was lovely. The King Crab Handroll was very, very sad. It looked pretty amazing when it arrived and we were excited… until we took the first bite.
it’s interesting how they’re not consistent with their uni. on this visit i only got one piece, but on this visit i got three. and it looks like @Chowseeker1999 got two?
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Hi @PorkyBelly,
Good eye! Yah, we both only got 2 pieces. And you got 1 and 3 pieces on your various visits. Hm…
Well, that’s an average of two…
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Anyone notice a decline in quality of the lunch options. My kaisendon platinum bowl yesterday was a bit lackluster. Shriveled up shiso leaf, dried out rice. Forgot to place wasabi in the bowl, had to request from waitress…
Two weeks ago it was perfect.
I accidentally clicked on @J_L’s Tsujita Chirashi thread when I was searching for something else, and suddenly I had a craving again. 
Blue Crab Handroll:
I still remember their disappointing King Crab Handroll from a previous visit, so this time I was hoping a simpler Blue Crab Handroll might be safer.
Sadly it was not. We’ve enjoyed Sushi Tsujita’s actual Sushi and various Lunch offerings, but their Handrolls seem to be lacking. The Nori (Seaweed) wrapper was soft and limp. The Blue Crab lacked the brightness of the best versions around town.
Akami (Bluefin Tuna, Lean Portion):
Excellent. Bright, meaty yet tender.
Complimentary Soup:
Delicate Dashi. Fragrant, perfect for warming you up from a chilly morning.
Kaisendon Platinum (Tuna, Salmon, Whitefish, Eel, Scallop, Toro and Uni):
Just delicious! My favorite today was probably the Ohtoro (Fattiest Tuna Belly) and the Ikura (Salmon Roe) was particularly popping and snappy and bright. And the excellent Rice.
Another visit:
Complimentary Soup:
Bara Chirashi Platinum (Tuna, White Fish, Toro, Ikura, Tobiko, Silver Fish, Eel, Clam, Octopus, Shrimp, Uni, Abalone):
The most extravagant of the Chirashi offerings at Sushi Tsujita, it was pretty well done today. My favorites were the super bright Hotategai (Scallops), Tai (Japanese Sea Bream) and the mixing of the Ikura and Tobiko Fish Eggs with the Rice. 
I waffle on the tastes here. Maybe it’s because I haven’t had the Chirashi in over a year, but on this visit, it was delicious and hit the spot, even if it’s a little too generous at times.
I loved the Kaisendon Platinum (Sashimi Bowl version) which as @PorkyBelly has pointed out, is $10 cheaper and feels more focused / less “wild” (with so many generous toppings in the Platinum Chirashi). But I’d be fine eating either. And for saving some money, the Bara-Chirashi Premium will do just fine as well ($15 cheaper).
Sushi Tsujita
2006 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 231-1177
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Are they busy during lunch on weekends? Do I need to make a reservation?
Hi @moonboy403,
They don’t take reservations unless it’s for their Omakase. The last time during a Saturday lunch? It was definitely full capacity by 12 Noon. Maybe a couple groups waiting.
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I haven’t this in awhile, thanks for the reminder!
About a five minute wait 3-4 weeks ago on Sunday around noon.
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Go when they open, never had to wait. Also, free parking in the back.
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When are you going? 
I’ve gone there many times and never had to wait. If you are showing up late (say 1:30 or later), I would call them beforehand. I’ve seen them turn away guests saying they’re closed or not taking any more lunch customers. Also, if you want the $18 bara-chirashi, they have a limited number of those, so you’d want to arrive before noon.
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You can even be a little early and sit in the patio. They will bring you water while you wait. Such a very hospitable restaurant.