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Asanebo
11941 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 · 818-760-3348
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STUDIO CITY. This appealing eatery is a regular and constant choice for folks looking for the best sushi around. A great menu offers both cooked and raw items, and excellent service makes the experience that much better. Sashimi is a specialty, but you'll find everything from salmon skin rolls and eel tempura to abalone and sea urchin.
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Izayoi
132 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 213-613-9554
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LITTLE TOKYO. Izakaya, a style of Japanese restaurant serving primarily small plates, is a relatively unfamiliar concept stateside, but Izayoi is bound to change all that. If you're in the mood for trying something new, you're in luck: panko-crusted seafood croquettes, grilled sardines stuffed with roe, homemade tofu, and braised pork belly are just a few of the adventurous dishes on the menu. Wash it all down with top-notch sake or shochu, a distilled alcoholic drink that's stronger than sake and wine. Pleasantly casual atmosphere and reasonable prices add to the restaurant's appeal.
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Katsu-ya
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11680 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 · 818-985-6976
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STUDIO CITY. A favorite with close-by industry types, this restaurant enjoys a loyal patronage that the chef-owner much appreciates. These folks won't settle for sushi anywhere else, and have become accustomed to the eatery's impeccably fresh fish, inventive rolls, and prompt service. A popular lunch spot for business people.
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Matsuhisa
129 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 · 310-659-9639
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BEVERLY HILLS. Matsuhisa is first-born sibling to the internationally trendy Nobu restaurants and is the chef-owner's original endeavor. It's not so given to fanfare as the others, and the relative quiet of the place is incredibly appealing to folks who prefer that the focus be on the cuisine. And what sublime food it is, thanks to an excellent sashimi salad, delectable tempura, and "new style" sashimi that gets a kick from Latin American flavors. Cooked items are also terrific, as is the omakase menu. And yes, it's a great spot for stargazing – no, not the celestial kind.
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Mori Sushi
11500 W Pico Blvd, West Los Angeles, CA 90064 · 310-479-3939
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WEST LOS ANGELES. This understated spot doesn't even have its name on the sign – look instead for a rustic sketch of a fish. The minimalist interior features simple table and bar seating in order to place focus on the exquisite food. In fact, presentation of some of the city's freshest seafood is so breathtaking that diners have been known to comment that they didn't know whether to eat it or frame it. Try octopus carpaccio, broiled prawns, or fabulously fresh sashimi. Order a Kirin beer to highlight the flavors.
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Nobu Malibu
3835 Crosscreek Rd, Malibu Country Mart, Malibu, CA 90265 · 310-317-9140
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MALIBU. A favorite with Malibu's young and trendy crowd, this member of the famous chain impresses with a sleek decor punctuated with rich wood accents and jet-black chairs. The clientele is even more hip than the interior, and you'll often find a veritable "who's who" of famous locals in attendance. House specialties range from fresh-from-the-sea octopus to popular items like delicate oysters, exquisite sushi, and mouthwatering squid pasta.
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Sushi Masu
1911 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 · 310-446-4368
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WESTWOOD. At Sushi Masu, the rolls are as unique and pretty as they are flavorful. Regulars return frequently for melt-in-your-mouth raw fare, including delectable sea urchin and white tuna. For diners who prefer cooked cuisine, an array of dishes awaits, including teriyaki and soft-shell crab with vegetables. While the restaurant's decor is nothing to write home about, the incredible food and very reasonable prices are enough to pack the tiny spot on most nights – be sure to call ahead for a reservation.
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Sushi Nozawa
11288 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 · 818-508-7017
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STUDIO CITY. At this storefront eatery, you'll be treated to fresh, delicious sushi and good service. One quirk, however, is that the chef, although a master at his craft, has a reputation for being a bit demanding – both of himself and of diners. Folks are expected to order from the menu only and to obey arbitrary rules of dining, like eating a piece of sushi in a single mouthful. It's not unheard of for rule-breakers to be asked to leave. Your best bet is to sit at the bar, not request anything extraneous, and let the chef dole out what he deems appropriate. If you accept such idiosyncracies, you'll find traditional Japanese cuisine at its absolute best.
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The Hump
3221 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica Airport, 3rd fl, Santa Monica, CA 90405 · 310-313-0977
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SANTA MONICA. Known for an exceptional selection of sakes and an award-winning sushi bar, The Hump rests above its sister restaurant, Typhoon. The establishment's name honors WWII supply pilots, who crossed over the Himalayas and called Mount Everest "the hump." Diners can choose from a wide assortment of fresh sushi and sashimi; folks who shy away from raw seafood can take advantage of the menu's handful of cooked dishes. Contemporary decor and great views of airport take-offs and landings complete the experience.
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Urasawa
218 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 · 310-247-8939
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BEVERLY HILLS. True connoisseurs of sushi gladly fork over $250 for much sought-after omakase-style meals from renowned sushi chef Hiroyuki Urasawa. Only a reservation grants entrance to this intimate, zen-like space, where you'll experience course after course of the freshest, most painstakingly prepared fish. While the menu changes often, past dishes have included seared toro (a prime, fatty cut of tuna) served on a hot stone, tataki-style Kobe beef with wasabi and sea salt, and a perfectly-textured slice of tofu topped with caviar and gold flakes. A decent sake selection is on-hand to accompany blissful culinary journeys, but take note – alcohol is not included in the price of dinner. Also, diners can choose the number of courses they would like – typically, it's 25 to 30.
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