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Matsuhisa

Item: Matsuhisa
Author: Jenny Peters

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese, Sushi

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Once named one of the ten best restaurants in the world by The New York Times, Matsuhisa began life in 1987, when Nobu Matsuhisa chose this small spot on La Cienega Boulevard to open his very first restaurant. It was the beginning of an empire, as Nobu combined flavors from his native Japan with tastes of Peru, where he had lived and cooked for a number of years. Now approaching its 30-year anniversary, the restaurant still offers sublime sushi as well as a complete menu of everything from black cod (the chef's signature dish), Kobe beef, rock shrimp tempura and a vast sake and cocktail selection to wash it all down.

Address:

129 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Phone:

310-659-9639

Website:

nobumatsuhisa.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert

Japanese: "Go for lunch and order the combination platter at a reasonable price; we're partial to the sashimi and tempura paired together."

Best for Japanese Because: The eatery where Nobu's worldwide restaurant empire began, this is one of L.A.'s best places to find authentic Japanese delicacies.