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21 Spectacular Sushi Destinations to Try in Los Angeles

Where to indulge in the most pristine nigiri and sashimi

by Matthew Kang@mattatouille Updated Mar 18, 2024, 2:41pm PDT

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Los Angeles has a plethora of culinary strong suits, like regional Chinese and tacos of all stripes, but the city’s variety and quality of sushi are nearly as impressive. Nearly every corner of the city — the Valley, the Westside, the San Gabriel Valley, and the South Bay — lays claim to an incredible sushi counter with a veritable master at the helm. There are also casual experiences like hand rolls and old-school takeout spots that reflect the breadth of LA’s sushi culture. Here are 21 of Los Angeles’s essential sushi restaurants.

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Sushi Kisen

This unassuming spot in Arcadia has a versatile lunch sushi set from chef Hiro Yamada (Sushi Gen, Shiki). The sub-$40 lunch special comes with nine pieces of nigiri, a cut roll, miso soup, and a few small bites. The price jumps up at dinner, where most opt for the more elaborate, Edomae-style omakase.

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1108 S Baldwin Ave B6, Arcadia, CA 91007

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Colorful types of raw fish sushi served in a traditional round black Japanese dish with red accent. — Sushi at Kisen in Arcadia.

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Kogane

Chef Fumio Azumi has brought a phenomenal destination-worthy sushi place to Alhambra (his partner chef Kwan-san has since departed for a new restaurant in Ohio), with $300 per person dinner menu served at the bar and a more reasonable $120 lunch on weekdays. Quality is top-tier, with two kinds of rice and all the freshest fish available.

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1129 S Fremont Ave Unit C, Alhambra, CA 91803

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Akami, or leaner bluefin tuna in sushi form, at Kogane in Alhambra. — Akami from Kogane in Alhambra.

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715 Sushi

Awarded a Michelin star within a few months of opening, this rarefied omakase counter from chef Seigo Tamura is one of the top sushi restaurants to open in Los Angeles in the past few years. The 20-course tastings that cost $350 per person include a proper mix of prepared dishes, such as ankimo (monkfish liver) and Japanese hairy crab, and sushi, like umami-rich kohada (gizzard shad) and seared anago (sea eel).

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738 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Chef Seigo Tamura with his brother preparing sushi at 715 Sushi in Arts District.

Sushi Gen

This iconic sushi restaurant in Little Tokyo is consistently packed at the bar and in the dining room. Most come for the unbelievably priced lunch sashimi special, but order directly from the menu or at the bar for an even better experience. The expansive selection of nigiri sushi and sashimi never fails to please.

422 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Sakurako

It’s not often that a high-end omakase restaurant resides at the street level, but that’s the case with Sakurako, which comes from Sushi Enya founder Kimiyasu Enya. Enya brings on three talented chefs who trained in Japan, with head chef Akira Yoshida preparing the heart of Sakurako’s nigiri array. But Sakurako isn’t just sushi. Master chef Tatsuki Kurugi composes kaiseki-style appetizers and sashimi courses while pastry chef Shota Takaki finishes the meal with a thoughtful, fine dining-level dessert.

351 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles, California 90012

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An ornate hexagonal plate of raw fish with adornments at a Japanese fine dining restaurant. — Sashimi from Sakurako in Little Tokyo.

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Hama Sushi

Little Tokyo’s Hama Sushi is best known for its no-nonsense approach. Plastered on the front door is a sign that lays out the ground rules: Only sushi and sashimi. No tempura, teriyaki, noodles, or “rice alone.” Those who find the approach agreeable will be treated to some of the finest sushi in town. Grab a seat at the horseshoe-shaped bar and order a la carte from a list of fairly standard fish prepared exceptionally well.

347 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Mackerel nigiri at Hama Sushi in Little Tokyo.

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Sushi Kaneyoshi

Kaneyoshi is one of the newer stars in LA’s high-end sushi scene. This counter-only restaurant in Little Tokyo costs $300 a person and serves a truly spectacular dinner comparable to the best around the world. Sister restaurant Bar Sawa offers a more affordable omakase next door with cocktail pairings to boot.

250 E 1st St B1, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Morihiro

Sushi chef Morihiro Onodera founded the celebrated Mori in West LA before helming the counters at Inn Ann and Shiki over the past few years. Onodera finally has his own omakase restaurant in Atwater Village, with masterful preparations and world-class sushi. The price tag to see Onodera in action is $400 per person at the counter though dinners are a more approachable $250 at a table.

3133 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

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Japanese bowls hold fine foods during daylight hours atop a wooden table. — Morihiro.

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Sushi Sonagi

Sushi Sonagi in Gardena is the most exciting sushi spot to open in LA this year. Korean American chef Daniel Son serves a $200, 20-course omakase that includes a trio of tsumami, a dozen or so nigiri, and a Korean-inspired sizzling hot plate of rice and abalone to finish. Reservations are available 30 days out with rolling reservations released at midnight for seats at 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.

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1425 Artesia Blvd UNIT 27, Gardena, CA 90248

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Sakae Sushi

This truly unique takeout sushi restaurant in Gardena founded in the 1960s serves just six kinds of sushi: inari, rolls, and two kinds of pressed sushi made with mackerel and shrimp. Call ahead to place an order and pick up a small, paper-wrapped box served with pickled ginger for a sushi experience that reflects the original nature of the dish: fast-food ready to eat on the go. Prices are super reasonable.

1601 W Redondo Beach Blvd (at Denker Ave), Gardena, CA 90247

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Colorful sushi and rolls with ginger and parsley garnish. — A takeout box of sushi from Sakae in Gardena.

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Sushi Inaba

Head to Michelin-starred counter Inaba for chef Yasuhiro Hirano’s impeccable array of sushi served at a six-seat counter within I-naba. Dinners are served from Wednesday to Saturday at 7 p.m., priced at $280 per person before tax, drinks, and tip.

20920 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

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Sushi Tama

Sushi Tama opened in August 2020 with a sleek counter and impeccable nigiri using Japanese-sourced fish. Chef Hideyuki Yoshimoto worked for years in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market before partnering with Showa Hospitality at this stylish sushi destination in a chic part of West Hollywood/Beverly Grove.

116 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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A collection of fresh sushi and nigiri in a simple box. — Takeout sushi from Sushi Tama in West Hollywood.

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Sushi Chitose

Priced at just $75 per person, the omakase from Hirofumi “Gen” Sakamoto offers one of the best deals in town. Settle into 15 pieces of terrific sushi that impress even the snobbiest of sushi-goers — the varieties of fish range from familiar cuts to more obscure ones.

402 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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Uchi

In possibly a first for LA, an Austin-based Japanese restaurant splashes on the West Coast as a notable sushi opening. Inspired by LA’s own Nobu and Katsuya, among others, chef Tyson Cole opens a suave and already bustling lounge in the heart of West Hollywood serving a tightly edited array of Japanese dishes. Sushi remains an important part of Uchi, and the preparations offer a thoughtful departure from classic Edo-style sushi that still preserves the restaurant’s high-quality fish. Think strawberry XO-sauce and basil-bud olive oil over namahotate (day boat scallop) over rice.

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9001 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Nigiri with chile topping on a wooden board at Uchi in West Hollywood. — Chile-topped nigiri sushi at Uchi in West Hollywood.

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Leona's Sushi House

Leona’s Sushi House in Sherman Oaks goes into the former La Loggia space with proprietor Frank Leon and sushi pro Shigenori Fujimoto, previously of Asanebo and Shiki. The result is a multi-faceted space with indoor and outdoor dining rooms, plus a tucked-away counter where patrons can get a Valley-style omakase blending of Peruvian flavors but hewing closely to a two- or three-plate nigiri dinner that Angelenos are more than familiar with.

11814 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

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Three small pieces of sushi placed on a ceramic plate. — Nigiri from Leona’s Sushi House omakase counter in Studio City.

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Uoichiba

The Joint Seafood founder Liwei Liao opened this casual handroll counter modeled after Kazunori serving high-grade fish in a parade of seaweed-wrapped creations. Liao’s market in Sherman Oaks specializes in dry-aged fish, though the offerings at Uoichiba aren’t necessarily of that style. Instead, cuts like tuna, kanpachi, steelhead trout, and blue crab salad are served with seasoned rice either a la carte or as lunch-sized omakase meals.

9355 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

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A seaweed-wrapped sushi hand roll filled with fresh tuna on a paper slate. — Tuna hand roll from Uoichiba in Culver City.

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Nozawa Bar

The spirit of Nozawa lives on at this intimate sushi bar located behind the Sugarfish in Beverly Hills. With fewer than 10 seats, this rarified experience feels very much like a top-level place in Tokyo, with theatrical service and a hushed counter dining experience. The $225 per person meal comes with 20-some courses with seatings at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

212 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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Sushi Note Omakase

Sushi Note in Sherman Oaks expanded to this underground location at the front of a valet stand, joining the ranks of unlikely but still terrific sushi destinations in Los Angeles. Helmed by Earl Aguilar, who trained under Note’s Kiminobu Saito, this $190 omakase meal is offered at a small bar or at a few small tables. Like with Note in the Valley, this omakase experience is best with the restaurant wine pairings, which puts terrific wine pours that amplify each piece’s flavor profile.

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421 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210

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Soy sauced sushi nigiri from Sushi Note Omakase. — A seasoned piece of nigiri from Sushi Note Omakase in Beverly Hills.

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Shunji Japanese Cuisine

Longtime West LA chef Shunji Nakao moved his upscale omakase restaurant to Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica, with an intimate counter starting at $280 per person to sit in front of Shunji, and $250 to get one of seven seats in front of chef Takahiro Miki. Expect near-perfect quality nigiri and Nakao’s careful construction and proper balance between fish and rice at these prices.

3003 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Shunji sushi on a plate bearing the restaurant’s name. — Toro nigiri at Shunji.

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Shin Sushi

Shin Sushi brings a refined omakase experience from chef Taketoshi Azumi, whom patrons refer to as Take-san. The Michelin-starred omakase includes an appetizer, miso soup, and 14 pieces of sushi.

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16573 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436

Shin Sushi.

The Brothers Sushi

The Valley is no stranger to good sushi and Brother’s is a fine addition to the thriving scene. Order a la carte or sit back and let chef Mark Okuda take care of the meal with an omakase. While the more creative menu costs $200, the $150 menu offers many of the same stellar sushi. Brothers has two expansions that opened recently: one in Santa Monica and another in Culver City.

21418 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

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Sushi on a slate plate. — Sushi from Brothers Sushi in Woodland Hills.

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Sushi Kisen

1108 S Baldwin Ave B6, Arcadia, CA 91007

This unassuming spot in Arcadia has a versatile lunch sushi set from chef Hiro Yamada (Sushi Gen, Shiki). The sub-$40 lunch special comes with nine pieces of nigiri, a cut roll, miso soup, and a few small bites. The price jumps up at dinner, where most opt for the more elaborate, Edomae-style omakase.

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1108 S Baldwin Ave B6, Arcadia, CA 91007

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Colorful types of raw fish sushi served in a traditional round black Japanese dish with red accent. — Sushi at Kisen in Arcadia.

Kogane

1129 S Fremont Ave Unit C, Alhambra, CA 91803

Chef Fumio Azumi has brought a phenomenal destination-worthy sushi place to Alhambra (his partner chef Kwan-san has since departed for a new restaurant in Ohio), with $300 per person dinner menu served at the bar and a more reasonable $120 lunch on weekdays. Quality is top-tier, with two kinds of rice and all the freshest fish available.

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1129 S Fremont Ave Unit C, Alhambra, CA 91803

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Akami, or leaner bluefin tuna in sushi form, at Kogane in Alhambra. — Akami from Kogane in Alhambra.

715 Sushi

738 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Awarded a Michelin star within a few months of opening, this rarefied omakase counter from chef Seigo Tamura is one of the top sushi restaurants to open in Los Angeles in the past few years. The 20-course tastings that cost $350 per person include a proper mix of prepared dishes, such as ankimo (monkfish liver) and Japanese hairy crab, and sushi, like umami-rich kohada (gizzard shad) and seared anago (sea eel).

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738 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Chef Seigo Tamura with his brother preparing sushi at 715 Sushi in Arts District.

Sushi Gen

422 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

This iconic sushi restaurant in Little Tokyo is consistently packed at the bar and in the dining room. Most come for the unbelievably priced lunch sashimi special, but order directly from the menu or at the bar for an even better experience. The expansive selection of nigiri sushi and sashimi never fails to please.

422 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Sakurako

351 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles, California 90012

It’s not often that a high-end omakase restaurant resides at the street level, but that’s the case with Sakurako, which comes from Sushi Enya founder Kimiyasu Enya. Enya brings on three talented chefs who trained in Japan, with head chef Akira Yoshida preparing the heart of Sakurako’s nigiri array. But Sakurako isn’t just sushi. Master chef Tatsuki Kurugi composes kaiseki-style appetizers and sashimi courses while pastry chef Shota Takaki finishes the meal with a thoughtful, fine dining-level dessert.

351 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles, California 90012

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An ornate hexagonal plate of raw fish with adornments at a Japanese fine dining restaurant. — Sashimi from Sakurako in Little Tokyo.

Hama Sushi

347 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Little Tokyo’s Hama Sushi is best known for its no-nonsense approach. Plastered on the front door is a sign that lays out the ground rules: Only sushi and sashimi. No tempura, teriyaki, noodles, or “rice alone.” Those who find the approach agreeable will be treated to some of the finest sushi in town. Grab a seat at the horseshoe-shaped bar and order a la carte from a list of fairly standard fish prepared exceptionally well.

347 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Mackerel nigiri at Hama Sushi in Little Tokyo.

Sushi Kaneyoshi

250 E 1st St B1, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Kaneyoshi is one of the newer stars in LA’s high-end sushi scene. This counter-only restaurant in Little Tokyo costs $300 a person and serves a truly spectacular dinner comparable to the best around the world. Sister restaurant Bar Sawa offers a more affordable omakase next door with cocktail pairings to boot.

250 E 1st St B1, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Jewelrybox chirashi from Kaneyoshi.

Morihiro

3133 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Sushi chef Morihiro Onodera founded the celebrated Mori in West LA before helming the counters at Inn Ann and Shiki over the past few years. Onodera finally has his own omakase restaurant in Atwater Village, with masterful preparations and world-class sushi. The price tag to see Onodera in action is $400 per person at the counter though dinners are a more approachable $250 at a table.

3133 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

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Japanese bowls hold fine foods during daylight hours atop a wooden table. — Morihiro.

Sushi Sonagi

1425 Artesia Blvd UNIT 27, Gardena, CA 90248

Sushi Sonagi in Gardena is the most exciting sushi spot to open in LA this year. Korean American chef Daniel Son serves a $200, 20-course omakase that includes a trio of tsumami, a dozen or so nigiri, and a Korean-inspired sizzling hot plate of rice and abalone to finish. Reservations are available 30 days out with rolling reservations released at midnight for seats at 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.

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1425 Artesia Blvd UNIT 27, Gardena, CA 90248

Hon masu (sea trout) from Sushi Sonagi in Gardena.

Sakae Sushi

1601 W Redondo Beach Blvd (at Denker Ave), Gardena, CA 90247

This truly unique takeout sushi restaurant in Gardena founded in the 1960s serves just six kinds of sushi: inari, rolls, and two kinds of pressed sushi made with mackerel and shrimp. Call ahead to place an order and pick up a small, paper-wrapped box served with pickled ginger for a sushi experience that reflects the original nature of the dish: fast-food ready to eat on the go. Prices are super reasonable.

1601 W Redondo Beach Blvd (at Denker Ave), Gardena, CA 90247

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Colorful sushi and rolls with ginger and parsley garnish. — A takeout box of sushi from Sakae in Gardena.

Sushi Inaba

20920 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

Head to Michelin-starred counter Inaba for chef Yasuhiro Hirano’s impeccable array of sushi served at a six-seat counter within I-naba. Dinners are served from Wednesday to Saturday at 7 p.m., priced at $280 per person before tax, drinks, and tip.

20920 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

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Sushi Tama

116 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Sushi Tama opened in August 2020 with a sleek counter and impeccable nigiri using Japanese-sourced fish. Chef Hideyuki Yoshimoto worked for years in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market before partnering with Showa Hospitality at this stylish sushi destination in a chic part of West Hollywood/Beverly Grove.

116 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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A collection of fresh sushi and nigiri in a simple box. — Takeout sushi from Sushi Tama in West Hollywood.

Sushi Chitose

402 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Priced at just $75 per person, the omakase from Hirofumi “Gen” Sakamoto offers one of the best deals in town. Settle into 15 pieces of terrific sushi that impress even the snobbiest of sushi-goers — the varieties of fish range from familiar cuts to more obscure ones.

402 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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Uchi

9001 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

In possibly a first for LA, an Austin-based Japanese restaurant splashes on the West Coast as a notable sushi opening. Inspired by LA’s own Nobu and Katsuya, among others, chef Tyson Cole opens a suave and already bustling lounge in the heart of West Hollywood serving a tightly edited array of Japanese dishes. Sushi remains an important part of Uchi, and the preparations offer a thoughtful departure from classic Edo-style sushi that still preserves the restaurant’s high-quality fish. Think strawberry XO-sauce and basil-bud olive oil over namahotate (day boat scallop) over rice.

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9001 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Nigiri with chile topping on a wooden board at Uchi in West Hollywood. — Chile-topped nigiri sushi at Uchi in West Hollywood.

Leona's Sushi House

11814 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

Leona’s Sushi House in Sherman Oaks goes into the former La Loggia space with proprietor Frank Leon and sushi pro Shigenori Fujimoto, previously of Asanebo and Shiki. The result is a multi-faceted space with indoor and outdoor dining rooms, plus a tucked-away counter where patrons can get a Valley-style omakase blending of Peruvian flavors but hewing closely to a two- or three-plate nigiri dinner that Angelenos are more than familiar with.

11814 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

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Three small pieces of sushi placed on a ceramic plate. — Nigiri from Leona’s Sushi House omakase counter in Studio City.

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Uoichiba

9355 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

The Joint Seafood founder Liwei Liao opened this casual handroll counter modeled after Kazunori serving high-grade fish in a parade of seaweed-wrapped creations. Liao’s market in Sherman Oaks specializes in dry-aged fish, though the offerings at Uoichiba aren’t necessarily of that style. Instead, cuts like tuna, kanpachi, steelhead trout, and blue crab salad are served with seasoned rice either a la carte or as lunch-sized omakase meals.

9355 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

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A seaweed-wrapped sushi hand roll filled with fresh tuna on a paper slate. — Tuna hand roll from Uoichiba in Culver City.

Nozawa Bar

212 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The spirit of Nozawa lives on at this intimate sushi bar located behind the Sugarfish in Beverly Hills. With fewer than 10 seats, this rarified experience feels very much like a top-level place in Tokyo, with theatrical service and a hushed counter dining experience. The $225 per person meal comes with 20-some courses with seatings at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

212 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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Sushi Note Omakase

421 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210

Sushi Note in Sherman Oaks expanded to this underground location at the front of a valet stand, joining the ranks of unlikely but still terrific sushi destinations in Los Angeles. Helmed by Earl Aguilar, who trained under Note’s Kiminobu Saito, this $190 omakase meal is offered at a small bar or at a few small tables. Like with Note in the Valley, this omakase experience is best with the restaurant wine pairings, which puts terrific wine pours that amplify each piece’s flavor profile.

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421 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210

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Soy sauced sushi nigiri from Sushi Note Omakase. — A seasoned piece of nigiri from Sushi Note Omakase in Beverly Hills.

Shunji Japanese Cuisine

3003 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Longtime West LA chef Shunji Nakao moved his upscale omakase restaurant to Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica, with an intimate counter starting at $280 per person to sit in front of Shunji, and $250 to get one of seven seats in front of chef Takahiro Miki. Expect near-perfect quality nigiri and Nakao’s careful construction and proper balance between fish and rice at these prices.

3003 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Shunji sushi on a plate bearing the restaurant’s name. — Toro nigiri at Shunji.

Shin Sushi

16573 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436

Shin Sushi brings a refined omakase experience from chef Taketoshi Azumi, whom patrons refer to as Take-san. The Michelin-starred omakase includes an appetizer, miso soup, and 14 pieces of sushi.

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16573 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436

Shin Sushi.

The Brothers Sushi

21418 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

The Valley is no stranger to good sushi and Brother’s is a fine addition to the thriving scene. Order a la carte or sit back and let chef Mark Okuda take care of the meal with an omakase. While the more creative menu costs $200, the $150 menu offers many of the same stellar sushi. Brothers has two expansions that opened recently: one in Santa Monica and another in Culver City.

21418 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

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Sushi on a slate plate. — Sushi from Brothers Sushi in Woodland Hills.

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