Fabulous L.A. Sushi Restaurants
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Sushi Nozawa
Contact:
- +1 818 508 7017
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Location:
- 11288 Ventura Boulevard
- Suite C
- Los Angeles,CA91604
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You might learn to ignore the dictator-like chef, mad rush and unimpressive decor as soon as you take the first bite of the exquisite sushi available here. Follow the rules of chef and owner Kazunori Nozawa, and you won't regret a single bite. If you get a much-desired place at the bar, he will serve you his specialties! Sashimi, Crab Roll, Sweet Shrimp, Eel and Cucumber Roll and more; there's plenty to try at this popular sushi bar if you're adventurous and can afford it.
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Katsu-Ya
Contact:
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Location:
- 11680 Ventura Blvd
- Studio City,CA91604
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The Scene
Katsu-ya is always packed with its loyal following, but it's unquestionably worth the wait. The good-looking Valley crowd doesn't even mind putting up with Hollywood types gossiping about scripts and head shots--as long as they still get to swoon over the amazing sushi.
The Food
Besides doling out top-rate slivers of fish, Sushi Katsu-ya is also known for its inventive specials. The spicy tuna plate looks like royal pop art, with slices of ruby and slivers of jade. The albacore sashimi plate tastes like a dream, especially when you rudely awaken to find you've eaten it all. Non-sushi dishes are also top rate. Tempura is delicate and crisp, and Japanese ceviche is a taste bud-awakening medley of fish in a citrus marinade. -
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Matsuhisa
Contact:
- 1 310 659 9639
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Location:
- 129 North LaCienega Boulevard
- North of Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills
- Los Angeles,CA90211
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Don't even drive by without confirmed reservations—this is the most popular Japanese eatery in town. It is considered by many to be the best sushi place in the US, and the best restaurant in Los Angeles. Everything is fresh, delicious and very expensive. Rub elbows with the rich and famous—but leave your autograph book at home.
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Urasawa
Contact:
- 1 310 247 8939 / 1 877 304 1887
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Location:
- 218 North Rodeo Drive
- Cross Street: Wilshire Boulevard
- Los Angeles,CA90210
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This tiny but ultra-exclusive restaurant is surrounded by the shopping Mecca of Beverly Hills. Urasawa is also the one of the most expensive restaurants in L.A. Still, everyone who goes, from stars like Madonna to top Japanese business people, insists that it is worth every cent. The sushi is the freshest outside of Tokyo and is shipped in from there daily. Since there's no menu, it is hard to tell exactly what chef-owner Masa Takayama is serving. Regardless, this singular dining experience will be perfectly presented and remembered forever. Reservations are absolutely required, and must be made well in advance.
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Katsuya Hollywood
Contact:
- 3238718777
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Location:
- 6300 Hollywood Blvd.
- At Vine St, Hollywood
- Los Angeles,CA90028
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Anchoring the corner of Hollywood and Vine, this uber-hip restaurant has all the L.A. foodies and snooties agog. The decor is an intriguing mix of gleaming white leather and chrome furniture, overblown images of a geisha's facial parts, and a sinister black banner bearing the kanji symbol for Katsuya. Katsuya's must-try signature dishes include the crispy rice with spicy tuna, the Kobe filet with foie gras and plum soy sauce, and the baked white fish with truffle in a shell of salt. Reservations may be difficult to get, particularly on a weekend night, so be sure to call as far in advance as possible, and then fight your way through the paparazzi staked outside on your way in.
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Wa Sushi & Bistro
Contact:
- 1 310 854 7285
Location:
- 1106 North La Cienega Boulevard
- Los Angeles,CA90069
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If you don't think eating raw fish is icky, then you will fall in love with this eatery. Serving sushi, sashimi, sake and other authentic Japanese delights, it is an elegant place with rustic interiors. Novices can rid themselves of all inhibitions, as the courteous staff is always willing to assist. Try such innovative dishes as cold Sunomono (cucumber salad with spices), Miso soup, seaweed-wrapped rolls, and Sweet Santa Barbara Prawns. Wash it all down with a glass of sake and you will go home blessing the chef!
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Jinpachi
Contact:
- 1 310 358 9134
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Location:
- 8711 Santa Monica Boulevard
- Between Westbourne Drive and Hancock Avenue
- Los Angeles,CA90069
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Jinpachi isn't romantic or comfortable as far as the ambience goes. But when the food arrives, you will be comforted. Artistic plates of unagi and nigiri do the rounds as patrons dig in gleefully. Fresh seafood is the specialty here. Wrap it all up with fruit soups and chocolate soufflés. And yes, the prices are high, but it's all worth it.
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Nishimura
Contact:
- 1 310 659 4770
Location:
- 8684 Melrose Avenue
- Los Angeles,CA90069
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Patrons enter this high-end restaurant through a simple Japanese garden and the austere vibe continues throughout the establishment. Candlelight complements the black and white sushi bar and the linen-draped tables. Their sushi and sashimi are the belles of the ball- be sure to try their blue fin crusted with pepper. Other specialties include jumbo clams, Kumamoto oysters, scallops, thin-sliced octopus, and grilled freshwater eel.
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Sushi Sasabune
Contact:
- (310) 820-3596
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Location:
- 12400 Wilshire Blvd Ste 150
- Los Angeles,CA90025
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Sushi Sasabune is a Japanese sushi restaurant located in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Previously housed in "Little Tokyo West" on Sawtelle Boulevard, this authentic sushi gem now has a more spacious home. Choose between table seating and a seat at the busy sushi bar where you can see Sushi Sasabune's chefs at work. High-quality menu items include sushi, crab rolls, salmon, and much more. For an adventurous experience, try the omakase (chef's menu). The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
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Echigo
Contact:
- (310) 820-9787
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Location:
- 12217 Santa Monica Blvd
- Los Angeles,CA90025
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Description:
The Scene
Located on the second floor of a shabby Westside mini-mall, Echigo's solicitous servers smile but barely speak to the intrepid few who have found this latest star on the sushi horizon. As the simplicity of white walls, black tables and one artful fish painting make clear, the focus is on sushi not ambience.
The Food
Chef Toshi apprenticed with Sushi Sasabune's Chef Nobi, and the student may have bested his master. Sit at the counter for chef's choice or order his mini-masterpieces a la carte at the tables. Each piece is served on warm, well-seasoned rice that enhances the delicate flavors of the fish. Highlights include albacore belly, a cut that whispers the flavors of the sea. A sliver of translucent kelp poached in sweet sake gives contrast to the buttery salmon. The strong flavor of ono dances with a lime, sake and garlic sauce. For the adventurous, monkfish liver tastes like oceanic foie gras. -
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Mori Sushi
Contact:
- 1 310 479 3939
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Location:
- 11500 West Pico Boulevard
- Los Angeles,CA90064
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Nigiri, Maki, Temaki and all things succulent and juicy are tossed up at Mori's. Besides the popular sushi served up, the talent of chefs Morihiro Onodera and Hiroyuki Taniguchi extends to hand-crafting some of the very plates you are served in! They are very particular about the plates, which are decided upon in accordance with the season, although LA is not exactly known for its extreme weather conditions!
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Hump (The)
Contact:
- 1 310 313 0977
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Location:
- 3221 Donald Douglas Loop South
- Santa Monica Airport
- Santa Monica,CA90405
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Enjoy fresh top-grade tuna or hamachi from sushi master Hiro Nishimura. With a bamboo-and-cane motif, the Hump (the WWII pilots' name for the Himayalas) has an exotic look and feel. Platters of raw fish are arranged beautifully on handcrafted platters. Ask for the daily specials, which feature the day's freshest fish. Specialties like Abalone with fat Shiitake Mushrooms or a Bahamian-style Conch Shell filled with conch meat in a savory broth are always excellent. The dining room is quite small, so if you plan on coming on a weekend, make sure to make your reservations at least a week in advance. If you come during the week, calling earlier in the day for that same night should be sufficient.
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Sashi
Contact:
- 3105450400
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Location:
- 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd #D126
- Manhattan Beach,CA90266
Description:
Led by Executive Chef Makoto Okuwa and Executive Sushi Chef Yoya Takahashi, Sashi brings traditional Japanese cuisine with a creative flair together with an alluring atmosphere, providing a superior dining experience for even the most refined of guests. Imaginative food and careful attention to detail is what Sashi promises to deliver. Along with extraordinary hand-picked ingredients, first-class service and signature dishes, the Manhattan Beach dining experience will never be the same. Set apart from other restaurants Sashi brings its upscale, sexy decor, top quality food, great service and original menu items. Sashi is the perfect place for an intimate weeknight dinner or to celebrate a special event. Its expansive outdoor seating creates an alluring beach side vibe, making it one of the South Bay's hot spots.
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Sakura House
Contact:
- (310) 306-7010
Location:
- 13362 W. Washington Blvd.
- Los Angeles,CA90066
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Sakura House blends traditional style Japanese skewer techniques with innovative cuisine arrangements resulting in a magnificently unconventional combination that cannot be found, or matched anywhere. We specializes in mouthwatering appetizers and specialty sauces that are as pleasing to look at as they are to taste. Walk into this cozy, old style Japanese restaurant and let the robust aroma of sizzling maki wrapped delights cooked perfectly on our coal-fired grill prepare your palate for a savory taste like no other. Our warm friendly staff welcomes you to Sakura House, and hopes to share the wonders of kushi-yaki with you and your family.
