| Currently listed: 60 Restaurants in Los Angeles, USA/California/Kalifornien. |
| Asahi Ramen |
| Name: | Asahi Ramen |
| Address: | 2027 Sawtelle Blvd. / West LA |
| Phone: | (310) 479-2231 |
| Los Angeles |
| Asakuma |
| Name: | Asakuma |
| Address: | 11701 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles , CA 90025 |
| Phone: | (310) 826-0013 |
| Fax: | (310) 826-3453 |
| Reviews: | "The Asakuma is said to be one of the best japanese restaurant on the westside." |
| - Takashi Sanae (takashi@asakuma.com) | |
| " I have not eaten at Matsuhisa, Ginza (a very famous local Sushi bar known for its exclusivity and extreme cost ($200+ per person), but it may be the best Sushi in Los Angeles; amazingly good and original, ask the chef to take care of you and he will! ! (On the pricey side though)." | |
| - Jason Jarvis (easche@pepperdine.edu) [February 15th 1999] | |
| "I think I need to update my listing. Asakuma is slipping apparently. I haven't been hearing as good things lately. " | |
| - Jason Jarvis (jason_jarvis@yahoo.com) [July 13th 2002] | |
| Link: | Visit Asakumaīs extensive website. |
| Los Angeles |
| Asanebo |
| Name: | Asanebo |
| Address: | 11941 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA |
| Phone: | (818) 760-3348 |
| Review: | "Well prepared food. Serves only sashimi and cooked dishes. Excellent !" |
| - Steve Otruba (otruba@mitre.org) [May 16th 1998] |
| Los Angeles |
| Cowboy Sushi |
| Name: | Cowboy Sushi |
| Address: | 911 Broxton Avenue, Westwood Village,Los Angeles CA 90024 |
| Phone: | (310) 208-7781 |
| Opened: | Mon-Wed: 11.30am - 11pm, Thu: 11.30am - 11.30pm, Fri,Sat: 11.30am - 12.30am |
| Review: | "This is a fairly cheap place near UCLA -- they have a lunch all you can eat for $15.95 and dinner for 18.95. The food is fairly simple, and focuses mostly on crustaaceans - try their mexican handrolls and eel." |
| - Jason Jarvis (easche@pepperdine.edu) [February 15th 1999] |
| Los Angeles |
| Diamond Sushi Bar |
| Name: | Diamond Sushi Bar at Landry´s Restaurant at the Sheraton Hotel |
| Address: | 6101 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045 |
| Phone: | (310) 642-4820 |
| Opened: | Dinner only, closed Sundays |
| Review: | "Flying in to LAX, grab the bus to the Sheraton for your Sushi fix. Sushi and sashimi (9 pieces od sushi and 16 pieces of sashimi for $ 24.95. Chirashi for $ 12.95 - Sushi (10 pieces and a California Roll) for $ 12.95." |
| - Steve Schneider (Fiveten10@aol.com) [October 12th 1998] |
| Los Angeles |
| Geisha House |
| Name: | Geisha House |
| Address: | 6633 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028 |
| Phone: | (323) 460-6300 |
| Fax: | (323) 460-2344 |
| Opened: | 6pm - 2am |
| Review: | "The brand new Hollywood hotspot has already received rave reviews from the L.A. times, the Daily Candy, and has been featured on 'Life is Great with Brooke Burke'. Critics proclaim that it is the best Japanese food outside of Tokyo. " |
| - Stephanie (LitleSteph@aol.com) [Jan 6th 2005] |
| Los Angeles |
| Ginza Sushi-Ko |
| Name: | Ginza Sushi-Ko |
| Address: | 3959 Wilshire Blvd. (Gramercy Pl.), LA |
| Phone: | (213) 487-2251 |
| Los Angeles |
| Hana Sushi |
| Name: | Hana Sushi |
| Address: | 11831 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA |
| Phone: | (310) 473-6828 |
| - Joel Rozowsky (rozowsky@physics.ucla.edu) [April 9th 1998] |
| Los Angeles |
| Hide Sushi |
| Name: | Hide Sushi |
| Address: | 2040 Sawtelle Blvd. above Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 |
| Phone: | (310) 477-7242 |
| Fax: | (310) 575-0407 |
| Reviews: | "This is an excellent Japanīs style sushi place. i.e. no credit cards. Excellent fresh fish, good portions. Usually busy." |
| - Chris Wegener (cwegene@msn.com) | |
| "Best sushi for the price in Los Angeles. Period. Cash only, closes early (9pm). " | |
| - Jason Jarvis (jason_jarvis@yahoo.com) [July 13th 2002] |
| Los Angeles |
| Iroha Sushi |
| Name: | Iroha Sushi |
| Address: | 12953 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA |
| Phone: | (818) 990-9559 |
| Review: | "Very nice sushi bar !" |
| - Steve Otruba (otruba@mitre.org) [May 16th 1998] |
| Los Angeles |
| Katana Robatayaki and Sushi Bar |
| Name: | Katana Robatayaki and Sushi Bar |
| Address: | 8439 W. Sunset Blvd.,Los Angeles,CA |
| Phone: | (323) 650- 8585 |
| Review: | " Open since January 2002. From the owners of the three Sushi Rokus. Cutting edge Robata Cuisine like Inaka ya in Tokyo. One of the most beautiful restaurants in LA. Full Robata bar and a Sushi bar with a great outdoor patio overlooking the Sunset Strip. " |
| - John (Jorcman@msn.com) [February 12th 2003] | |
| Link: | Restaurant Website |
| Los Angeles |
| Katsu (2) |
| Name: | Katsu |
| Address: | 8636 W. Third St. (bet. San Vicente & Robertson Blvds.), LA |
| Phone: | (310) 273-3605 |
| Los Angeles |
| Katsu (SEE RESTAURANT SHIN) |
| Name: | Katsu (SEE RESTAURANT SHIN) |
| Address: | 1972 Hillhurst Ave. (2 blocks east of Vermont Ave.), Los Feliz |
| Phone: | (213) 665-1891 |
| Review: | "Closed and now called Shin under new management !" |
| Los Angeles |
| Katsu-Ya |
| Name: | Katsu-Ya |
| Address: | 11680 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, Los Angeles, CA 91604 |
| Phone: | (818) 958 - 6976 |
| Opened: | Tue-Fri: 11.30am-2pm, 5.30pm-10pm, Sat,Sun: 5.30pm-10pm |
| Review: | "The best sushi in Southern California. I drive 65 miles just to let Katsu take care of my sushi addiction (at least once a week). My favorite is creamy salmon on soy paper mmmmmmmmmmm just too many to list. Most of the time I just let Katsu choose for me." |
| - Larry Cruckson (sushiguy@jetlink.net)[March 2nd 1998] |
| Los Angeles |
| Kazan |
| Name: | Kazan |
| Address: | 1757 W.Carson St.,#L Torrance, CA 90501 |
| Phone: | (310) 320-5511 |
| Fax: | (310) 320-0902 |
| Opened: | Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am - 2pm. Dinner: Mon-Thu: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Fri & Sat: 5:30pm-11pm. Closed Sundays. |
| Review: | "This is a not only a traditional Sushi Bar. The owner is a magician of cooking and he also has the real license for magic. Try this shop, you gonna really have fun." |
| - Ken T. Anazawa (anazawa@netcom.com) |
| Los Angeles |
| Matsuhisa |
| Name: | Matsuhisa |
| Address: | 129 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90211 |
| Phone: | (310) 659-9639 |
| Fax: | (310) 473-1538 |
| Review: | "Nobu Matsuhisa, the man who may be the best japanese chef in the world works in a simple, casual storefront across from Ed Debevicīs, creating dishes that have not equal in a cooking style thatīs part Peruvian and part Nobuīs alone. This remains one of the most popular spots in LA, offering the best sushi outside of Japan and seafood dishes like youīve never tasted anywhere else. Hauntingly good, this food is absolutely world-class." |
| Link: | See Authorīs Favourites! |
| Other related Links: | Biography of Nobu Matsuhisa and some dishes |
| Los Angeles |
| Minori Sushi |
| Name: | Minori Sushi |
| Address: | 1170 South Robertson Blvd. (intersection Pico/Robertson), Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90035 |
| Phone: | (310) 278-1122 |
| Opened: | Mon - Sat |
| Reviews: | "Excellent sushi, great chefs. My wife and I see the same regulars there every friday night.Long lines if you show up after 7pm on weekends. Reasonable prices, great service, by far my favorite in L.A. so far." |
| - Doug Brandt (dougbrandt@iname.com) [November 27th 1998] | |
| "I lived in Japan for a while, but this restaurant has the best Ikura I've ever tasted! The asparagus-tempura roll is divine as well. The owner Take-san and the chef Shige-san are really nice people! I'm totally addicted to their sushi. I've been a regular since three years and I go to eat there almost every day. Minori Sushi rocks!" | |
| - Ilaria (ila_chan@yahoo.com) [August 6th 2003] | |
| "Fresh ingredients, friendly chefs, beautifully put together art pieces that are incredibly delicious. I used to go every week when I was living in the neighborhood. Even when I feel under the weather or not happy, Minori's sushi always manages to work the magic and make me feel better, both physically and mentally. " | |
| - Edward (foxtwofoxtwo@earthlink.net) [March 27th 2005] |
| Los Angeles |
| Mishima Beverly H. |
| Name: | Mishima Beverly Hills |
| Address: | 8474 West Third Street, Suite 108, Los Angeles, CA 90048 |
| Phone: | (213) 782-0181 |
| Review: | "Minutes away from the Beverly Center and Beverly Connection. Noodle restaurant." |
| Los Angeles |
| Mishima Torrance |
| Name: | Mishima Torrance |
| Address: | 21605 S. Western Av., Suite G, Torrance, CA 90501 |
| Phone: | (310) 320-2089 |
| Review: | "Noodle restaurant" |
| Los Angeles |
| Mishima West |
| Name: | Mishima West |
| Address: | 11301 Olympic Blvd., 2nd fl. (Sawtelle Ave.), Los Angeles, CA 90064 |
| Phone: | (310) 473-5297 |
| Review: | "Right in the heart of Little Tokyo. Noodle restaurant." |
| Los Angeles |
| Mon Sushi |
| Name: | Mon Sushi |
| Address: | 3rd Avenue crn. San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles |
| Review: | "A simple restaurant offering excellent sushi at very reasonable prices. As others seem to realize that fact you´d rather reserve for dinner." |
| - Markus Weidemann (markus@points.de) [October 12th 1997] |
| Los Angeles |
| Mori Sushi |
| Name: | Mori Sushi |
| Address: | 11500 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 |
| Phone: | (310) 479-3939 |
| Fax: | (310) 479-2525 |
| Reviews: | "Opened in may 2000 at corner of Pico & Gateway, look for a sign with a fish on it but no name. Clean, minimalist setting for those seeking a high quality,traditional Japanese experience. Owner Morihiro Onodera uses real wasabi and even grinds his own rice daily. Leave the ordering to Mori and he will select the best seasonal seafood available. Chef Mori is not crazy about making 'American Style' sushi rolls, so don't take it personal. " |
| - Henry Ho (Ipc_la@yahoo.com) [October 12th 2000] | |
| "A must in LA before you die and go to sushi heaven. Mori-san is an absolute artist-both in sushi and in ceramics. I will always miss the great times I had working with Mori-san. Tell him Lawrence sent you! " | |
| - Lawrence (rakuchina@yahoo.com) |
| Los Angeles |
| Noshi Sushi |
| Name: | Noshi Sushi |
| Address: | 4503 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, California |
| Phone: | (323) 469-3458 |
| Review: | "Noshi used to be about the size of a closet. I think all the patrons who used to wait over an hour to sit down were overjoyed when Mr. Noshi moved just down the street to a much larger location. I love Noshi, period. They have such a high customer rate that the sushi is always incredibly fresh. Mr Noshi keeps the offerings simple and the quality extremely high. No oysters ever but the uni is usually the best deal in town. And itīs good. as of late Oct 99, the hamachi is 3.60. Itīs gone up from the 3.20 of just a few months ago, but still lower than other places in town. There is a fantastic sashimi individual boat for just $15.00 with 4 thick slices of hamachi, 3 of tuna, some scallops, squid, and three of those red-tipped clam things. Yellow ginger is excellent. The best. Tea is unimpeachable. They know how to do it at Noshi. Very popular with the local Japanese or Korean patrons. 5 sushi chefs work at a U shaped bar, and there is plenty of table seating. Saturday nightīs reservation markerboard typically yields a 20-30 minute wait. Such a deal. UNfortunately, one for their most legendary chefs, Susumi, just left for greener pastures. Hope he comes back! My favorite sushi bar in the LA basin." |
| - John Graves (c-post@pacbell.net) |
| Los Angeles |
| Place |
| Name: | Place |
| Address: | 2101 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 |
| Phone: | (310) 478-7450 |
| Opened: | Mon-Sat: 6.30pm - 1am, Closed Sundays |
| Review: | "Excellent sushi, freshest fish with generous portions...also great kitchen. Mori, the owner, is a top notch, well respected chef in LA...low key atmosphere, no hype, just great food...oh yeah and an extensive sake selection." |
| - Bill Wolfe (bwolfe@cisco.com) [February 15th 1999] |
| Los Angeles |
| R-23 |
| Name: | R-23 |
| Address: | 923 E. Third St. (bet. Alameda St. & Santa Fe Ave.) Downtown, LA |
| Phone: | (213) 687-7178 |
| Reviews: | "Donīt let the funky location deter you from enjoying high quality sushi in the most minimalist of settings. Sushi is served on what looks like giant railroad ties and in several cases is still moving itīs so fresh. Well worth the trip to the loft district, east of the downtown core." |
| - Paul St. Pierre (pauls@asymetrix.com) [December 7th 1998] | |
| "Los Angeles, USA/California RID: 1053 Overrated sushi. Boring, uninteresting presentation. Portions are just okay, but combined with the price are poor. Nothing interesting (no monkfish liver, no sweet shrimp), and the rolls are simple and use less fish than is warranted. This seems to be a very popular downtown sushi restaurant, but I'd go to Sai-Sai (Olive + 6th) any day before R-23. Not worth the trek. " | |
| - Jason Jarvis [July 13th 2002] |
| Los Angeles |
| Restaurant Shin |
| Name: | Restaurant Shin |
| Address: | 1972 North Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 USA |
| Phone: | (325) 664-1891 |
| Opened: | daily 11am-10pm |
| Review: | "This excellent sushi bar opened in the location previously occupied by Katsu and is far better. This is easily the best sushi bar I have eaten in, ever. I travel the world, including Japan frequently and Shin is the best. Shinīs has a special relationship with the fish market in Los Angeles insuring that they always have the freshest and highest quality fish." |
| - Charles Mauzy [July 3rd 2000] |
| Los Angeles |
| Sansui |
| Name: | Sansui |
| Address: | 2040 Hillhurst Ave. (bet. Franklin Ave. & Los Feliz Blvd.), Los Feliz |
| Phone: | (213) 660-3868 |
| Los Angeles |
| Shilla |
| Name: | Shilla Seafood Buffet |
| Address: | 674 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005 |
| Phone: | (213) 387-5678 |
| Fax: | (213) 480-0123 |
| Opened: | 11.30am - 2.30pm, 5.30pm - 9.30pm |
| Review: | "Wow, one must visit this place, not only do they have sushi, but sashimi, lobster, and so many other stuff, and the best part is that it is all you can eat!!!" |
| - Mona Kim (monakim@hotmail.com) [August 21st 1998] |
| Los Angeles |
| Shinju Japanese Buffet |
| Name: | Shinju Japanese Buffet |
| Address: | 8800 SW 72 St.( Sunset drive), Los Angeles, CA |
| Phone: | (305) 275-8801 |
| Fax: | (305) 275-1249 |
| Opened: | 11.30am-3.30pm,5pm-10pm |
| Review: | "A great all-you-can-eat Sushi place. " |
| - Michael Ding (wding001@yahoo.com) [March 17th 2006] |
| Los Angeles |
| Sushi Isshin |
| Name: | Sushi Isshin |
| Address: | Westwood Village, 10861 Lindbrook Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90024 |
| Phone: | (310) 208-5224 |
| Opened: | Mo-Fr: 11.30am-10.30pm ,Sa: 5.30am-11pm, Sun: 5.30pm-10pm |
| Link: | Restaurant Website |
| Los Angeles |
| Sushi Kaiho |
| Name: | Sushi Kaiho |
| Address: | 2804 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 |
| Phone: | (323) 666-1019 |
| Opened: | Mon-Thu: 12pm-2.15pm, 5.30pm-10.15pm,Fri: 12pm-2.15pm,5.30pm-10.15pm, Sat: 5.30pm-10.15pm |
| Reviews: | "Hi. I work at this restaurant in Silver Lake. Sushi Kaiho is very small, but fish is always fresh and served quickly because we have only 5 tables and a sushi bar. I made a website too, so please visit for menues. " |
| - Taro Imai (taro@sushikaiho.com) [Sep 1st 2003] | |
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| Los Angeles |
| Sushi King |
| Name: | Sushi King |
| Address: | 1330 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405 |
| Phone: | (310) 395-0120 |
| Opened: | Tue-Sat: 5.30pm - 10.30pm, Sun: 5.30pm - 10pm, Closed Mondays |
| Review: | "Best sushi in Los Angeles. Owner/Chef Mr. Motomu Saito has excellent skills. I cannot go anywhere but Sushi King. Believe me!" |
| - Yomoji Abe (kageinu@hotmail.com) [February 22nd 1999] |
| Los Angeles |
| Sushi Kiriko |
| Name: | Sushi Kiriko |
| Address: | 11301 Olympic Blvd. #102, Los Angeles, CA 90064 |
| Phone: | (310) 478-7769 |
| Opened: | noon-2.15pm, 6pm-10pm |
| Reviews: | "Itīs new Sushi Bar in Los Angeles. Always crowded with Japanese people. If you looking for real Tokyo style sushi, try Kiriko." |
| - Joe Munemura [June 23rd 2000] | |
| "A wonderful, intimate dining experience. The best sushi in Los Angeles served by one of the nicest chefs - Ken Y Namba. Mrs. Namba is a very gracious hostess. Superb!" | |
| - Bruce M. Barack [July 4th 2000] | |
| "Kiriko's itamae-san Ken Y Namba is a master, creating dazzling sushi from only the finest ingredients. His skill and devotion to his art can be seen not only in his beautiful creations but also in his ability to create in-house specialities using both traditional and modern methods. He does not use store-bought items, but instead marinates items like kohada with his own special techniques. Ken-san always has something new and special he has done ready to serve with a smile. Kiriko is a sushi connoisseur's dream. " | |
| - Noel D. Baird (noelbaird@we.mediaone.net) [March 21st 2001] | |
| "I'm addicted; I enjoy Kiriko at least once a week. Every guest I take to Kiriko leaves telling me that it was the best sushi they have ever experienced. Ken brings his experience as a top chef in several countries to his business in Los Angeles, which has been growing steadily by word-of-mouth since he opened in 2000. On your first visit, request the 'Omakase' to experience a variety of Kiriko specialties followed by your choice of Ken's unique home-made ice cream or sorbet. If you choose to order by item, make sure you sample the Albacore (with a non-traditional sauce), and Ken's unbelievable masterpiece, the 'seared toro'. " | |
| - Eric Hammond (kiriko-fan@dreamsome.com) [May 7th 2002] | |
| "We were highly DISAPPOINTED in Kiriko. Based on the reviews, we were expecting quality sushi...we received horrible cuts of yellowtail sashimi (not only was the cute terrible, but some pieces still had the skin on). The portions were extremely small and the service was terrible. If you want a nice experience, go to Sushi Roku. I will never go here ever again and I will make sure that none of my friends fall into this TRAP!!! " | |
| - [April 17th 2005] |
| Los Angeles |
| Sushi Kokyo |
| Name: | Sushi Kokyo |
| Address: | 9618 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 |
| Phone: | (310) 278-0691 |
| Fax: | (310) 278-4053 |
| Review: | "I have visited a number of sushi bars in L.A. over the past 20 years, but this one is truly superb. The chefs and staff are very friendly and the service is excellent. They are never too busy to serve you. I highly recommend it! " |
| - Dana Rosner (danarosner1214@hotmail.com) [March 6th 2003] |
| Los Angeles |
| Sushi Masu |
| Name: | Sushi Masu |
| Address: | 1911 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 |
| Phone: | (310) 446-4368 |
| Opened: | noon-10pm |
| Review: | "This little gem just south of Santa Monica Blvd. serves great sushi. Watch the chef as he hand carves a cucumber into a Japanese temple. Owner Hiroshi Masuko is a highly respected chef in the sushi business. Mr. Masuko used to operate the high-end Tasuki Restaurant in Little Tokyo (little known outside of the Japanese business executive)." |
| - Henry Ho [June 25th 2000] |
| Los Angeles |
| Sushi Nozawa |
| Name: | Sushi Nozawa |
| Address: | 11288 Ventura Blvd., (2 blocks west of Vineland Ave.), Studio City (Los Angeles) , CA 91604 |
| Phone: | (818) 508-7017 |
| Reviews: | "When going to this fabolous sushi establishment, one can easily be fooled by the mini-mall facade. The food, simply, could not be much better. The signature roll would have to be the crap hand-roll (they donīt serve cut.) If you decide to eat at the sushi bar, Mr. Nozawa simply serves you what he feels like serving you. There is a sign that says īTrust Meī and you should Trust Him. Similar to Hide Sushi on Sawtelle, reservations are not allowed, so be prepared to wait. Itīs definitely worth it. His sushi is fresh and large and the rice is prepared to perfection. It cost about $25.00 a person if you let him serve you the food -- depending on the alcohol consumption. I have never enjoyed such quality sushi before and the prices are SO reasonable. This bombshell place wasnīt on the cover of the New York Times for no reason." |
| - Zack (zackca@worlddet.att.net) [June 8th 1998] | |
| "I looked up your website - Great! It amused me very much. Matsuhisha in L.A. is also my favourite! However, if itīs Sushi or Sashimi you want, there is no beating Sushi Nozawa on Ventura Boulevard for quality and freshness. Nozawa San is a genius, but incredibly moody and unfriendly. I suppose he feels he doesnīt need to be nice to anyone - the queue outside his restaurant stays just as long! As a purist and traditionalist, he will throw you out if you dare order anything un-Japanese like Spicy Tuna or a California Roll. You are best served waiting until a space at the sushi bar is available and then ordering his īTrust meī menu. He will keep on feeding you with his best and freshest until you say stop. One reason for the high quality is his stringency with editing the fish, cutting away anything which even comes close to not being top quality. Treat him like a God and he will feed you like a king." | |
| - Anthony Waller (Anthonchik@aol.com) [August 29th 1998] | |
| "Freshest Uni Iīve ever had. I have only one other comment about this excellent sushi: Ultrawide." | |
| - John Graves (c-post@pacbell.net) |
| Los Angeles |
| Sushi On Sunset |
| Name: | Sushi On Sunset |
| Address: | 8264 Sunset Blvd. ( 1/3 mile east of La Cienega Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90046 |
| Phone: | (213) 656-3242 |
| Fax: | (213) 654-2968 |
| Opened: | ? - 2 am (approx) |
| Reviews: | "Fantastic sushi of the highest calibre on Sunset Blvd. in a very intimate setting. Sit upstairs in the lounge if you can, deep comfy leather couches, very soft lighting, intimate atmosphere. Recommended dishes: Rainbow (cut) roll. I prefer it with the spicy tuna center. $10.00 for 8 large pieces, incl. salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and other goodies. Their signature roll: OUT OF THIS WORLD !! Also great: Everything! Several original rolls, all of which are definitely worth trying (Sunset roll, etc.) Better-than-average tempura dishes. For the non-sushi lover: Excellent teriyaki filet mignon dinner served with tempura, salad and miso soup - top quality filet used ! Crowd is very hip (avg. age 18-30) and people go there to relax and have a great (intimate - upstairs anyway) time with friends, lovers,etc. Service: At the bar good attentive chefs, warm atmosphere. Downstairs: ok, not fantastic. Upstairs: be prepared to wait quite a while for food at peak hours. Loud: (usually) music varies from reggae to Led Zeppelin to (*blech*) disco. Valet Parking: $2.50 Reservations: Avalaible for most days/times several days in advance (best tables go to those who tip generously of course)" |
| - Matthew McLean (idratherbedriving@unforgettable.com) [March 30th 1998] | |
| "If you want soak in the Hollywood scene eat here. If you want good sushi- stay away! This place has grumpy chefs, bland sushi, and waitresses that ignore you while they talk on the phone and file their nails." | |
| - T.C. (budtain@aol.com) [June 7th 1999] |
| Los Angeles |
| Sushi Roku |
| Name: | Sushi Roku |
| Address: | 8445 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA |
| Phone: | (213) 655-6767 |
| Fax: | (213) 655-6788 |
| Opened: | Daily: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm, 5.30 - midnight |
| Review: | "Voted one of the best new restaurants in LA by BUZZ Magazine and the LOS ANGELES TIMES. Stylish new sushi bar with outside patio and a full liquor licence. One of the owners is the former manager of Matsuhisa. Sushi Roku has taken the food of Matsuhisa and put it into a zen-like atmosphere with chisled masonry, bamboo, and koi ponds. From: Lee Maen, one of the owners of Sushi Roku." |
| - Lee Maen (sushi.roku@aol.com) [January 8th 1998] |
| Los Angeles |
| Sushi Sasabune |
| Name: | Sushi Sasabune |
| Address: | 11300 Nebraska Ave. (Sawtelle Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA |
| Phone: | (310) 268-8380 |
| Reviews: | "" |
| - Joel Rozowsky (rozowsky@physics.ucla.edu) [April 9th 1998] | |
| "THE BEST, itīs as simple as that! Four stars !" | |
| - John E. Sasaki (sasaki@gte.net) [Apr 26 1998] | |
| " I learned of this restaurant and the style of sushi served in the 'trust me' chef's special fashion after enjoying a couple of excursions to Hawaii where there is a sister operation. My recent visit to LA confirmed that this is an outstanding sushi experience. The sushi is prepared like a wine tasting, with the chef sending out each piece prepared as individual servings based on what is available and what he likes. Each serving builds upon the previous and makes for a truly unique taste. It is in the old school manner of the traditional fish cutters of Japan. Hot rice and extremely fresh fish. The hot rice brings out flavors you have never tasted. Unfortunately, I was delayed by my air carrier and I attempted to reserve more than the limit at the bar so the owner/chef put my group at a table far away from the action and left the bar open. It was quite a damper and I would recommend not upsetting the chef to avoid this kind of treatment. We did, however, amaze the help with our continuous ordering and spent a huge amount of money, but the less than understanding attitude for the effort we made to visit will keep me away in the future. Interestingly, after our first visit to the sister restaurant in Honolulu, we returned with a very large party and were treated very, very well. My recommendation is to visit the island paradise and check out that operation for a most unique sushi meal. " | |
| - John Strong (john@strongs.net) [August 10th 2000] | |
| " 'Trust Me' is the chef's special at this amazing restaurant, and it's the only way to go. From the moment you walk into the restaurant, you'll realize that the focus is on the fish - no fancy sauces, no creative rolls - just the freshest, most amazing fish you'll ever eat. The fish that Chef Nobi serves here tastes like no other - pure magic." | |
| - Lance (February 6th 2002] |
| Los Angeles |
| Sushi Sushi |
| Name: | Sushi Sushi |
| Address: | 326 1/2 Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA |
| Phone: | (310) 277-1165 |
| Opened: | Noon-2.30, 6pm-10.30pm |
| Review: | " The only traditional Tokyo-style omakase in the city. Shige-san is truly a one-of-a-kind chef. No teriyaki, no bowl of rice, no inside-out roll, no tempura. Simple, brilliant, fresh fish on rice. Worth every penny. " |
| - Danny Brooks ( d_brooks@hotmail.com) [October 4th 2001] |
| Los Angeles |
| Sushi-GEN |
| Name: | Sushi-GEN |
| Address: | 422 East Second Street betw. San Pedro & Los Angeles Street (Honda Plaza), Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| Phone: | (213) 617-0552 |
| Fax: | (213) 617-0802 |
| Review: | "The absolute best sushi that I have ever had in Los Angeles is at Sushi-GEN in Honda Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles. The owner, Toyo, is also the head sushi chef and although he speaks no English his personality still shines through. The quality of the sushi is incredible and the atmosphere is traditional but energetic. I HIGHLY recommend it!" |
| - ramos@ISI.EDU [November 19th 1997] |
| Los Angeles |
| Taiko Foods Inc. |
| Name: | Taiko Foods Inc. |
| Address: | 2041 Rosecrans Ave., Ste # 190, Los Angeles, CA |
| Phone: | (310) 647-3100 |
| Fax: | (310) 647-3101 |
| Review: | "This place - an arche in LAX - seeking a fine, well-priced place, offering freshest food, best misu, excellent sushi in deluxe-quality. My next stay in LAX, is my next time @ TAIKO's. " |
| - Sebastian Stahl (sebastian@keep-on-movin.de) [Feb 3rd 2005] |
| Los Angeles |
| Takao |
| Name: | Takao |
| Address: | 11656 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA |
| Phone: | (310) 207-8636 |
| Review: | " Zagat Review: 'A knowledgeable Brentwood clientele opts for the 'spectacular omakase', 'delightful surprises' crafted by chef Takao Izumida at this 'small and intimate' Japanese 'gem'; his 'incredible sushi' may 'dig a hole in your wallet', 'but it's worth it for the quality.' - Best Sushi I've had in LA. " |
| - KHaley (k_haley@yahoo.com) [May 11th 2001] |
| Los Angeles |
| Take Sushi |
| Name: | Take Sushi |
| Address: | 8866 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, Los Angeles CA |
| Phone: | (310) 659-6580 |
| Opened: | Mon-Fri: Noon-2pm,5pm-10pm |
| Review: | "Great sashimi/sushi in this little place on Sunset. I stuck to my simple favouries (maguro sashimi, BC salmon, unagi, etc.) and the freshness/quality was just excellent. Cozy atmosphere, ice-cold beer, I was doing ok. " |
| - Ashok Rao (ashok_rao@hotmail.com) [September 20th 2002] |
| Los Angeles |
| Ten Masa |
| Name: | Ten Masa |
| Address: | 9016 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA |
| Phone: | (310) 275-7808 |
| Fax: | (310) 278-8483 |
| Opened: | 11am-11pm |
| Reviews: | "Sashimi." |
| - Youichi Takahashi [June 29th 2000] | |
| "Best sushi in all of LA!!! This family owned restauraunt has not only managed to create the best sushi and rolls in town, but they keep their prices absolutely reasonable. The chefs and servers are the nicest people you'll encounter, and the sushi really is to die for. Also if you like gettin creative with rolls, then just sit at the bar, and the chefs will make you anything you order, anyway you like it. Once again...top notch establishment, top notch people, and top notch sushi!!! (10+++)" | |
| - [June 5th 2002] |
| Los Angeles |
| Teru Sushi |
| Name: | Teru Sushi |
| Address: | 11940 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, LA |
| Phone: | (818) 763-6201 |
| Review: | "After 18 years in LA Teru is still my ICHIBAN Sushi bar. Better than Matsuhisa (overpriced!)" |
| - Clark (emwusa@earthlink.net) |
| Los Angeles |
| Thousand Cranes |
| Name: | Thousand Cranes |
| Address: | New Otani Hotel; 120 S.LA St. (bet. 1st & 2nd Sts.); Little Tokyo, LA |
| Phone: | (213) 629-1200 |
| Los Angeles |
| Todai |
| Name: | Todai |
| Address: | 8612 Beverly Blvd. (Beverly Center) , Los Angeles, CA 90048 |
| Phone: | (310) 659-1375 |
| Review: | " I enjoyed the array and selection of the all you can eat sushi buffet. They had everything I could want, including a variety of scrumptious little desserts! I think $15.00 is a great lunch deal (for all you can eat)!! I will definitely go back." |
| - Erin (erin@jershie.zzn.com) [March 15th 1999] |
| Los Angeles |
| Tommy Tang´s |
| Name: | Tommy Tang´s |
| Address: | 7313 Melrose Ave. (Gardner St.), Los Angeles, CA 90046 |
| Phone: | (213) 937-5733 |
| Fax: | (213) 937-5781 |
| Los Angeles |
| Typhoon |
| Name: | Typhoon |
| Address: | 3221 Donald Douglas Loop S. (bet. 23rd St. & Centinela Ave.), Santa Monica |
| Phone: | (310) 390-6565 |
| Los Angeles |
| U-Zen |
| Name: | U-Zen |
| Address: | 11951 Santa Monica Blvd. (Brocton St.), LA |
| Phone: | (310) 477-1390 |
| Los Angeles |
| Ubon |
| Name: | Ubon |
| Address: | 8530 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 |
| Phone: | (310) 854-1115 |
| Fax: | (310) 557-0440 |
| Review: | "Read the name backwards ! At Beverly Center. Mainly noodle dishes, no sushi, Nobu's special appetizers." |
| Los Angeles |
| Yabu |
| Name: | Yabu |
| Address: | 11820 W. Pico Blvd. (Bundy Dr. & Barrington Ave.), West LA |
| Phone: | (310) 473-9757 |
| Los Angeles |
| Yamakasa |
| Name: | Yamakasa |
| Address: | 1900 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028 |
| Phone: | (323) 882-6524 |
| Review: | "Excellent." |
| - Lauren Scanlon (lscanlon@brierley.com) [October 12th 1998] |
| Los Angeles |
| Yamashiro |
| Name: | Yamashiro |
| Address: | 1999 N. Sycamore Ave. (bet. La Brea & Highland Aves.), Los Angeles, CA 90068 |
| Phone: | (213) 466-5125 |
| Fax: | (213) 462-4523 |
| Review: | "Has the most amazing view of LA. Good looking staff- waitresses, very romantic. Not the best food, but people go here for ambience and the night club atmosphere towards the evening hours. " |
| - [April 7th 2003] |
| Los Angeles |
| Yokohama Ramen |
| Name: | Yokohama Ramen |
| Address: | 11660 Gateway Blvd. (Barrington Ave.), West LA |
| Phone: | (310) 479-2321 |
| Los Angeles |
| Yoro No Taki |
| Name: | Yoro No Taki |
| Address: | 432 E. Second St. (Alameda), Little Tokyo |
| Phone: | (213) 626-6055 |
| Review: | "We drive a half hour to relax in this welcoming place with a fabulous grill and what our daughter calls 'the best french fries in the world.' Good food. Good prices. " |
| - Creed (mailc@earthlink.net) [January 6th 2002] |
| Los Angeles |
| Yoro No Taki (2) |
| Name: | Yoro No Taki |
| Address: | 2068 Sawtelle Blvd. (bet. Santa Monica & Olympic Blvds.), West LA |
| Phone: | (310) 444-9676 |
| Los Angeles |
| Yoro No Taki (3) |
| Name: | Yoro No Taki |
| Address: | 5462 S. Western Ave. (Redondo Beach Blvd.), Gardena |
| Phone: | (310) 323-3742 |
| Los Angeles |
| Yuu CLOSED! |
| Name: | Yuu |
| Address: | 11043 Santa Monica Blvd. (1 block east of Sepulveda Blvd.), West LA |
| Phone: | (310) 478-7931 |
| Review: | "This restaurant is no longer in business." |
| - Mr. Kawamata (kkawamata@hotmail.com) [August 21st 1998] |
| Los Angeles |
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