We had a group of 7 with a 6:30 pm reservation on Saturday and chose to sit at the sushi bar for the omakase experience--hands down the best decision we could've made. From the moment we sat down, everything felt intentional, elevated, and welcoming. The quality of the fish was absolutely outstanding. Each piece was impeccably prepared, incredibly fresh, and truly melted in your mouth. You can immediately tell how much care goes into sourcing and handling the fish--every bite was better than the last. Chef Lionel and his team were a pleasure to watch. Seeing the precision, technique, and quiet confidence behind the bar added so much to the overall experience. They were engaging without being intrusive and clearly passionate about what they do. Service throughout the evening was also excellent--attentive, well-timed, and genuinely warm, especially impressive given our larger group size. Everyone felt taken care of without ever feeling rushed. Kiitsu delivered an exceptional omakase experience from start to finish. If you're in the Brentwood/Santa Monica area and appreciate high-quality sushi, this spot is an absolute must. We'll definitely be back! read more

An amazing sushi spot in Brentwood! The fish is incredibly fresh and high quality, and the ambience and staff are just as impressive. Must order: - Seared spicy tuna special roll - sushi sashimi plate with snow crab roll - miso soup (doesn't come with the entrees or combos) Parking: Street parking is available; most spots are free after 6pm, but make sure to check the signs. There's also nearby parking lots/options around the corner. read more

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Great little neighborhood sushi spot! We stopped here on a bike ride as it was one of the few restaurants open past 7:00pm. The quality of the fish is great and the rice was fresh. Only con is the pricing but I figure it's to keep up with the rents in the area! read more

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Incredible spicy tuna crispy rice! This is such a lovely small restaurant in Brentwood. The staff is super nice and attentive. They have some outdoor seating as well. The sushi quality is great and they have a nice happy hour selection. read more

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THE most delicious crispy rice spicy tuna I've ever had! Dragon roll, edamame, and cucumber salad all delish too! A cozy little Brentwood spot with wonderful service! read more

We ordered the sashimi salad, shishito peppers, kiitsu roll and smoked miso black cod. The sashimi and roll were extremely fresh and the shishito peppers and smoked miso were cooked perfectly. I was really impressed with the taste of the food, it wasn't too americanized and felt authentic while the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and I loved how cozy the restaurant is. It is on the smaller side so I wouldn't recommend coming here with big parties. It is a bit pricey but it's hard to expect a great deal from a restaurant down the street from the Brentwood country mart.. will be back! read more

Quality of fish and other items is so good. Chef Taylor is amazing and the whole team is so friendly and warm. They make really great sushi. Overall vibe is warm and welcoming, super clean and intimate. Quality people and food, that's all you really need. read more

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Excellent food and service! Best toro I've had in LA. Chef was very accommodating. I'll absolutely be here often.

This place has super cute booths! The server was super knowledgeable about the sakes and I was surprised to find a wide variety of Japanese beers to choose from. Considering that I had just stumbled in after a random sushi craving, I was shocked to find that Kiitsu has some of the freshest fish I've ever had in Los Angeles. After looking this place up, I was surprised to see 4 dollar signs on yelp since the price of the fish and sake is definitively nothing out of the ordinary for sushi in California, and the specialty rolls and sashimi starters DEFINITELY fit the bill (try the lemon albacore!) The maki rolls and some appetizers were a little pricey but that is to be expected in the Brentwood area. Ultimately, I will be coming back! read more

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Amazing sushi! Fish is super fresh and the service was super welcoming. Chef Lionel has talent.

Came to Kiitsu with my mom and brother for a light lunch. It was AMAZING. Our server was awesome and the crispy rice was our favorite. The beers and sake were served ice cold and everything was fresh! read more

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Food is excellent Service is wonderful Ambiance is so perfect Will be back for sure read more

Giving this place ****** six stars! Love this private and sleek restaurant that has the best and freshest sushi. This place is a hidden gem as I have driven by it but never went it and I am so glad I did! Lovely staff, owner and sushi chef the food presentation is beautiful and the sushi is delicious. Highly recommend! Angela read more

Kiitsu - Wagyu and uni, delish! - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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As someone who enjoys high-end cuisine, including high-end and Michelin star restaurants, I decided to give Kiitsu a try based off the location as I have passed it in the past and it's in a very nice location with a lot of foot traffic, especially on the weekends, I assumed it would be good and my oh my was I right! The food is absolutely superb! this place very obviously values quality over everything else, the fish was so smooth, buttery, and fresh. The crispy rice and spicy tuna was the best I've ever had. If you like high end/fresh sushi you have absolutely got to try this place. The owner was there behind the counter, making some of the delicious food, and you can tell that this place has consistency as there were multiple other patrons who were all regulars and were chatting with the owners/Sushi chef like they were old friends. The waitress, Leah, was absolutely amazing and provided us with excellent recommendations while giving extremely attentive and prompt service. All in all this was a 10 out of 10 experience. Will be back. read more

Kiitsu - The best crispy rice and spicy tuna I have ever had, I asked for a slightly extra amount of eel sauce. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Another great dinner at Kiitsu,..the seared salmon was particularly amazing tonight! Always the best service, love the team there! read more

Kiitsu - Seared Salmon - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We are always interested in trying new sushi spots and I stumbled across this place in my research so decided to give it a try. The setting is really nice and we sat at the sushi bar for the best experience. It's always fun to watch the chefs at work. The menu looked great and we jumped right in. My gorgeous date loved the Sea Breem nigiri (so much so that she ordered a second round). I really liked the albacore nigiri. Then we moved on to some rolls. The Lemon Albacore roll was really great, and there were a few others we tried that were very good as well. The only miss was the $28 Tempura. Much too expensive and it didn't match the quality of the rest of the menu. Overall it was good, but our standard is Katsu-Ya (the hyphen is important) and it's at least 30% less expensive, and the quality is good if not better. The service was very good. $4 parking downstairs in the garage. read more

I was really excited to try out my new neighborhood sushi spot. We just recently moved to Mandeville Canyon and were happy try this restaurant. We walked in on a Thursday night around 6 PM. It was fairly crowded, but there were three seats open at the bar so my friend, my son and I decided to walk over and sit down. We waited at the front door for a little bit and no one came to greet us so we figured we could seat ourselves. When we sat down, a girl with a bunch of tattoos said to the man behind the sushi counter "well I guess they went and sat themselves". I thought it was a bit rude, but she seemed busy so I let it slide. She finally came over and gave us menus and told us that it would be 20 minutes before she could take our order because somebody behind the sushi counter had to go home due to an illness. I looked up at the guy that was working behind the counter and he said yes I'm very behind tonight and we won't be able to get to you for some sometime. This is a very small restaurant and it was about 75% full. Sadly, I do not think we will return to this establishment. The attitudes were pretty bad and the comments made were very tacky. I'll stick with being a regular at Hamasaku even if it's a bit further for us to drive now that we're living here in Brentwood. I also have to include that this was the first dinner I was able to take my son to in six months. I was going through chemotherapy for breast cancer and we were very excited to go out and get dinner together to celebrate being done. After leaving this restaurant that evening we went to Katsuya and had a very nice dinner thankfully. read more

The staff was great. Good neighborhood sushi. A little pricey. The decor was beautiful and the lighting and ambiance were nice. read more

We went there for the first time the other night and we will definitely be back! Food was fantastic! Sushi chefs personable and gave great reviews. read more

Always perfect. New menu is fire. Chef Lionel is absolutely the best, very engaging and it quaint and cool. read more

Kiitsu - Best wagyu! - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The aroma of rice and soy wraps all your senses like a warm hug immediately when you walk into Kiitsu. On the first page of the menu it has written: "Kitsu means everything begins at one and ends at one". We translate that same motto into all of our dishes. Being able to create approachable items we're all familiar with, in Japanese cuisine and transform them into something delicious without compromising each ingredient. Keeping the old washoku way and technique of every item presented here at Kitsu." Immediately, it is very easy to be impressed with this meaningful description, zen inspried ambiance, and delicious aromas. The quality of fish, cut, and ingredients further support the well deserved stars. I'm not certain if they were short handed, but service could have been more attentive although servers were friendly and polite. The cod was delicate and flaky; the truffle salmon was spectacular, and the lemon albacore roll was satisfying and perfection. read more

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5 stars for authenticity and flavor. Creativity seeps through every dish in this cozy little hidden away spot. So glad I got to try this place after seeing Kate Hudson post drool worthy pics of the food. The chef is Michelin rated and it shows. Love how everything is already sauced for you even the rolls- no guesswork or dipping necessary. All condiments are made in house down to their wasabi and soy sauce. Service was warm, friendly and prompt and the server knew which sake to recommend with the dishes. It was a little busy on a weekday night but it didn't feel understaffed like so many other places feel these days. Def would return! read more

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I had a great meal here today. We ordered the crispy rice, MOONLIGHT ROLL , and lemon albacore roll. Everything was absolutely delicious and fresh. We especially appreciated the service from Leah our waitress who was so friendly and kind. Highly recommend this place read more

10/10 what a gem! Honestly you can't go wrong with anything here. Not cheap but worth it if you want to treat yourself. Enjoy!

Delicious neighborhood sushi spot with a great happy hour (try the hand rolls and sake). Have been multiple times and highly recommend.

Another hidden gem in the West LA area! We had a little bit of everything and it was amazing! We were seated quickly and didn't have to wait long for our food, even with them being busy on a Saturday night during dinner time. The staff was polite and made sure we were good the whole time. This is definitely a good place to come to if you're looking for some good sushi!! We can't wait to go back!! read more

Kiitsu - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Incredible local spot. Honestly some of the best ingredients you will find- from the rice to the fish, to the seaweed. Clearly every detail and texture ingredient has been carefully chosen and they clearly take pride in the quality and presentation. This is a hidden gem read more

Locating in Brentwood, this newly opened restaurant is delivering yummy happiness under the culinary direction of the world-renowned Chef Derek Wilcox of 3-Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto and NYC. Read along to discover the finest and freshest sourced ingredients for their Washoku, traditional dishes that represent Japanese culture but here in LA. SALAD & CRISPY SARDINE OMG This is the awesomest starter!! It did the job of calling all my hungry spirit really well. The veggies are fresh AND freshly mixed. Crispy sardine topping comes in such high quality - perfectly crispy and smells good. KANPACHI SASHIMI Warm up your stomach with this beautiful plate of fresh kanpachi. I'm sure you'll be blessed right away after one chopstick of it!! Feel free to dip a little wasabi or soy sauce to for some more flavor but I absolutely think they're ReaLLy FReSh & PeRFecT even without dipping. GYOZA You'll be amazed with these gyoza because they don't taste the same as typical gyozas sold in most Japanese restaurant, even the smell is different. They have a lot more spice and the filling is mixed really nicely. I extremely love every bite!! Again, they go well with accompanied sauce but also great just on their own. DAILY FISH GRILLED WOW I haven't had this wonderful fish texture for so long!! It's literally MeLT iN ThE MouTH experience if you're looking for one. The fish has subtle seasoning and was perfectly grilled to be as soft as you can imagine. IMO this is really a MUST-TRY!! CHOPPED SHRIMP ROLL Incredible rolls featuring finely chopped cooked shrimps. Rice, seaweed and shrimp filling go together really well. It has mild taste and yummy. AND ALSO, the seaweed is really delicious and crispy!! BIG EYE TUNA ROLL Avocado & tuna roll; but made it even more delicious.. I love the hint of soy sauce in every roll, see #REEL for how sophisticated it's made. This roll has perfect combination of flavor. I LOVE eating it in between pickled ginger LOL (see below) PICKLED GINGER A little complimentary dish - but I want to mention because it's simply amazing and goes well with everything. The ginger is very juicy and a little sweet. The flavor is not extremely strong so I really love it. Try a piece in between eat sushi roll!! MISO SOUP Sourcing out the best tofu from Meiji Tofu and adding aromatic grains of brown rice, Imari has made this cup of miso soup for real SeConD To NonE. Imagine drinking hot miso and smelling wonderful rice scent at the same time MILK ICE CREAM Finish your course with ridiculously good milk ice cream in collaboration with the famous Sweet Rose Creamery located a min walk away THIS IS THE MOST MILK YOU CAN EVER MILK!! It's really thick, yummy, milky, smooth, oh my.. Also a MUST-TRY because it's available only at Imari. Lastly, a little secret ..their Omakase course is launching in like a month - BOOK BEFORE IT'S FULL!! read more

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We are looking for a restaurant along Brentwood area and we found kiitsu japanese restaurant, we had a dinner with ny friend and it was really good. The food is fresh and delicious! The service is phenomenal! Friendly staffs specially our server arnold he always make sure that we are ok and keep our table clean. Now i have my new favorite japanese restaurant ! I will comeback soon and bring my friends and family ! I really love the food and the service! read more

Kiitsu - Sushi's - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am reluctant to write a negative review of a new place because I want to give them time to find their footing, but this too profoundly disappointing to wait. The prices and marketing are for a premium sushi experience, but the sushi was shockingly mediocre and the portions were scant. You can see from the pictures that the tuna looked so unappetizing that we had to check the menu to see if it was supposed to be cured tuna as opposed to raw. The tuna was the worst, but the salmon was a little fishy, others were so-so, and overall the portions were so small that they weren't satisfying. It was also weird that they included both ponzu and soy sauce but had no instructions on which to use on which fish. Lastly, we got one "Arita" at $36 and one "Imari" for $48 and were shocked to see the only difference between them was adding one serving of uni. Guess we should have looked more closely at the menu because it does say that. read more

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We had a good dinner experience here a few weeks ago. Food was great and the servers were great alike. Our only complaint was the seating. It's small restaurant and even though had a reservation, we got seated at the corner table in front of the register and next to the kitchen exit where there was a lot of commotion and awkward eye contact with everyone passing through. We'll be back but will be sure to request a different seat. read more

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Not good. Bland, boring, and almost...yucky? With so many good sushi restaurants in town, this one certainly isn't worth your time or dollar. Skip the soggy seaweed, flavor-free hand rolls and head elsewhere. read more

The Best food, a super tasty variety and the service is amazing! Super clean and nice staff everyone is friendly I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys quality. read more

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What a nice spot to have dinner or lunch either with friends, on a date, or with family. When I went, they were in the midst of changing out their menu. I will have to go back again when I'm back in town. The service was so nice, and since we had kids with us, they were very accommodating to the kids. read more

Delicious! Fresh flavors and amazing service. I love the booths and it is such a refreshing vibe in the restaurant. Their Happy Hour was my absolute favorite! I miss the 2 hand rolls and sake deal so much! I hope they bring it back. read more

Amazing crispy rice spicy tuna!! Great service! Nice atmosphere, great location! Recommend! read more

Kiitsu - Spicy Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just had a delicious meal at Kiitsu. Loved the crispy rice and tuna. Rolls were great! Best of all was the warm and friendly service. We felt so welcome! A real pleasure. read more

Just wrapped up dinner here with a friend ... the chef tonight was the jam. All of the food was amazing & I'll definitely be returning. Can't wait for another round. read more

Kiitsu - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been coming weekly since it's been open Great fish and very accommodating staff. Lionel is the best. The support staff is very attentive. Try this you'll be a regular too read more

Imari is a great Japanese spot in Brentwood. The staff is super friendly and extremely informative. Everything we ordered was explained to us in great detail, which adds to the experience. The ambiance is nice, and you can even sit by the bar and watch the sushi chef at work. For food I honestly could recommend everything we ordered (in the pictures). My favorites were the wagyu, the gyoza, and the tuna and avocado roll. However, everything was great except for the uni. The uni was $18 per roll, and it was definitely not the best uni I've had. I would definitely recommend giving Imari a try, it's a great vibe and delicious. read more

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