This omakase experience was truly beyond words. From the moment I walked in, I felt warmly welcomed…read morethe entire team was incredibly friendly and made me feel right at home. Every course was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. You can really feel the passion and attention to detail in every bite. Celebrating my birthday here made it even more special. The atmosphere, the service, and the overall experience were simply unforgettable. This has easily become one of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had. I left feeling so happy and grateful. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something truly unique and meaningful. This omakase experience was truly beyond words. From the moment I walked in, I felt warmly welcomed the entire team was incredibly friendly and made me feel right at home. Every course was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. You can really feel the passion and attention to detail in every bite. Celebrating my birthday here made it even more special. The atmosphere, the service, and the overall experience were simply unforgettable. This has easily become one of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had. I left feeling so happy and grateful. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something truly unique and meaningful.

Really incredible experience. They are meticulous here - the attention to detail is incredible…read more Staff were standing by the whole time anticipating our every need. Intimate experience, not rushed whatsoever, and the chefs explain every course. Delicious food & great quality.

One of THE best omakase experiences in LA. Reservations open up two weeks ahead of time on Resy and…read morewe were able to book a spot at the counter for a Friday evening. Staff were so friendly and very attentive. Definitely met the level of service you would expect at a restaurant in this price range. There's two menu options. Chefs Omakase or Classic Omakase. The Chef's Omakase comes with hot dishes + nigiri, while the Classic Omakase is nigiri only (but more nigiri than what you get in the Chef's Omakase). We ended up ordering the Chef's Omakase and would 100% recommend. My favorite was the tempura uni and uni sorbet course. It was unique and honestly the best dish I've had. Everything else from the scallops, nigiri, soup, wagyu, etc were all phenomenal. Not a single course didn't hit. Valet parking outside the restaurant or park in the public parking lot only a 1 minute walk away.

I consider myself very knowledgeable and experienced with sushi in general and high-end Omakase…read morespecifically. I was very excited to take my son here when he came in from NYC, where he had heard how good this place is. Meh! Our longtime favorite neighborhood Sushi Sasabune is MUCH better fish and the inventive restaurant SHU Sushi House Unico run by the Sicilian Drago Brothers is MUCH more tasty and creative. Nakazawa was expensive, pretentious, and .. if I am being honest ... MEDIOCRE!

With the closing of Onodera, a new quest begin for high quality sushi in Los Angeles. Although it…read moreis only a few times a year where my sushi craving and wallet aligns, I always want to taste what I've paid for. Overall, Kaneyoshi was an excellent experience and will be on the top of my list when my sushi cravings hit again. From the sakana to the sushi each course was memorable in its own way. The chef treated each ingredient with care and talent.

One of the most memorable omakase experiences I've had in LA. At around $400 per person before…read morealcohol, it's definitely a splurge, but the attention to detail and quality of the ingredients were exceptional. A lot of the fish and uni are sourced from Japan, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. What impressed me most was the chef's knife work. The way he sliced each piece transformed the texture -- the fish was so delicate and buttery-soft that it practically melted in your mouth. My favorite bite of the night was the scallop with salt and yuzu. So simple, but the combination of the naturally sweet scallop, a touch of salt, and bright yuzu was incredible. The monkfish was another surprise -- I didn't expect it to be so naturally sweet and tender. This is the kind of sushi experience where you really appreciate the craftsmanship behind every piece. If you're a serious sushi lover and want to experience high-quality Japanese ingredients with meticulous technique, Sushi Kaneyoshi is definitely one to put on your LA list.

went on a friday dinner to celebrate an anniversary. bar omakase was about $180 pp and total came…read moreout a little over $500 for two people. from service to food quality, everything was perfect. the price is a bit steep but i couldn't find anything wrong about the menu or service so its well worth the price portions were decently sized. 18 courses including dessert and every item was perfectly seasoned. i like how the sushi chef even asked if the rice and wasabi/ soy sauce ratio was to our liking. everyone has different preferences so i usually don't like when omakases don't accommodate but this place definitely did. my favorite was the uni and halibut sashimi. i've never had halibut that buttery soft overall a great experience

I can very picky about omakase, but to be honest I couldn't find anything wrong here! Sushi Tama is…read morea small sushi restaurant toward the Beverly Hills area. They have a tiny patio, some small tables, and a sushi bar. Everything is decorated in a modern style. You can order à la carte or opt for the $100 table omakase or the full omakase experience at the sushi bar for $180. We did the $180 and I loved it. I think if you do the table omakase all the nigiri will be made at the bar and brought to you at once, but at the bar each piece will be presented to you as it's made. I thought each piece of nigiri and small dish was well balanced and presented well, and all the fish tasted fresh. I particularly loved the uni chawanmushi and monkfish liver. The chefs here are quite interactive, they will bring out the fish for you to take pictures, chat with you, and you can buy them a beer or share your sake with them out of respect if you'd like. Service was also impeccable, with dishes being cleared as soon as I finished and my sake cup and water being refilled constantly. I thought the $180 price tag on this was fair for the quality of the experience.

Mori Nozomi is an 18 course omakase serving the finest of seasonal creations in LA. Each course is…read morepresented as simple bites, yet intentional, that leave behind a lasting memory of culinary novelty. This omakase is more focused on a fresh and raw seafood experience (as oppose to some modern day Kaiseki which is more heavy on the warm and cooked courses). Also, the portions are not overwhelming, but if desire, you can request for less rice in your nigiri (the servers will remind you of the option during mid course). There were so many fantastic courses but my personal favorites were the Tokishirazu (Hokkaido salmon with chive), Isaki (threeline grunt), akami (wild bluefin tuna), shira ika (Swordtip squid), and Sakura ebi. Each bite was fresh, silken, and umami rich that naturally enhanced the palate. The two desserts at the end also perfectly satiated the need for a sweet closing. The plum wine sorbet was a splendid finish. And the red bean filled mochi with Kyoto matcha was also an exceptional pairing. Wow! I'm not a fan of red bean but this was absolutely an unforgettable meal closer. Mori Nozomi is a fantastic tasting menu with a kickass finish. Loved everything about this experience. The best Japanese omakase so far. No valet so plan to arrive a few minutes early to find street parking.

Delicious and beautifully served food, every bite was an adventure and passed my personal test of…read moregreatness - a reflexive closing of the eyes, hand to heart and a soft sigh. Impeccable service, never had to ask for a single thing. Dare I say, a perfect evening.

Victor, Allison and Quinn were awesome and made our celebration special! They were so friendly and…read moreattentive it was hard to leave. We loved the lunch omakase & sake pairing so much that we ordered more afterwards. The surprise dessert at the end was the perfect last bite. Hope the lunch option continues as it's a unique speakeasy experience especially during the summertime.

My 3400 review happily is written for our experience tonight at Scratch. We were so fortunate to…read morescore a reservation on 6/27/26 and it was a phenomenal omakase experience from the time (9 pm) we sat at the outside yet inside the SLS to the end at 11:15 pm. We didn't want it to end. I can't even explain how great Victor is at entertaining and amusing us all tonight. His crew was also amazing! We had 19 courses of phenomenal fish. More later to elaborate fully :) We started with a delicious amuse bouche outside the private room and then they brought us in to meet Victor and his amazing sous chefs. They entertained us while slicing and elegantly preparing each morsel. We did the truffle and caviar add on which was supposed to be +125 for both of us BUT it ended up being way more which was my only mini complaint. Other than that, everything was perfect! We loved the house cocktail which was sake and suntory whiskey. We had so much fun with the other 5 people we had the pleasure of dining with. It was a phenomenal experience and I highly recommend! Special thanks to the SLS for having this excellent pop-up restaurant in house. Check out the pic attached so you can see all the amazing sushi and sashimi courses!

N/Naka is incredible. Chef Niki and her staff have honestly given my partner and I the best fine…read moredining experience we have ever had and we have had many omakases/kaisekis including some in Japan. I've been eyeing n/naka for 4 years and each year we would try to snatch up a reservation but they would disappear within minutes and when we finally were so lucky to get a reservation (I literally cheered) I could absolutely see why eating at this establishment is highly desired. There was parking down the street toward the neighborhood and upon showing up at the front doors there was a line of people waiting for their time slot, we were checked in one by one and seated. This restaurant is pretty small but it has a great calming ambience and feels intimate. The staff is very attentive and friendly and I loved learning about n/naka's history since we came during their anniversary and got to taste some of their creations throughout the years. We loved that with each dish there was a meaning behind each one, and honestly most course meal places we've been to are very similar but n/naka's courses were unique and we tasted a good amount of items that were very new to us. It's so hard to describe each dish that we had, because we were so pleasantly surprised by their unique flavors and techniques. Plating of the food was so pleasing to the eye and done with meticulous care. All the food was cooked perfectly and even the simplest dishes such as clam soup warmed the heart. Some standouts I noted was the fish dish on if I remember correctly a bed of Kambu (seaweed) and these home grown peas, supremely the best peas I've ever had in my life. The ice cream/sorbet with the side crumble was so so good. The opening dish (the one with the flower cracker laid on top) and the carrot cake looking item was very unique and tasty. I also was very impressed by their I believe it was some sort of freeze dried soy sauce if I can remember, that was so unique to the palate. This may sound silly, but my partner and I were absolutely amazed by the palate cleanser halfway through the meal, we have had many palate cleansers at fine dining restaurants, but none like this one. Generally palate cleansers are tart and I would say help reset the palate at 50-60%. But this tapioca and fruit palate cleanser was the best we've ever had. It was light, crisp, refreshing and it literally eliminated the taste of everything we had previously eaten at a 100% efficacy rate. I've never felt my mouth feel that clean and pure--it was astounding. We both were truly in awe. The staff were really so polite and attentive. At the end of the meal we saw Chef Niki walking around to the tables and felt so special when she dropped by. Our conversation was short but wow, you can tell Chef Niki is a very genuine and humble person. She makes you feel so comfortable in conversation and with her extraordinary gesture, she just makes you feel so special and appreciated. It was hard to explain this experience because the euphoria just lasted for days, weeks, if not months. We told all our friends about n/naka and I hope they'll one day be able to have that experience as well. We thank Chef Niki and her team so much for making our 4th anniversary the best one! And hopes she can take breaks when she can, she deserves it and more!

Japanese Kaiseki which has been on my list for months and finally the universe answered with an…read moreinvite! The venue is small and does not have a bar or indoor waiting area so plan to arrive right on time. The guest waited outdoors until our exact time of seating (and they are right on time). N/Naka is a very intimate 28 course seasonal modern kaiseki that serves a combination of both fresh sashimi and warm courses to satiate your palate (heavier on the warm dishes). Seasonal ingredients from Japan and California are used to curate the finest delicacies. Therefore you're likely to try various specials with the changing seasons. I loved the Zensai which presented 7 small palate warming appetizer bites. Comes in a cute bento box like format. The creamy potato puree and tempura bites were my favorites. For the main course, I absolutely loved the Uni and Dungeness crab....so exceptional. Served in an actual Uni shell and filled with warm Dungeness crab meat and broth, egg white soufflé, and topped with a whole Uni. This should be their top dish. Another phenomenal course was the Rockfish. The fish complimented very well with the snap peas and kelp which brought out the flavor of the rockfish. Perfect!!! Shiizakana is their signature dish which made its debut on chef's table and served year round. An abalone truffle pasta. This was good but for me personally wasn't a highlight. Overall a good experience. At dinners end, chef Niki Nakayama came out personally to share our experiences. We got to meet the artist that curated this amazing dinner. Thank you Chef! Loved the experience. Get on that wait list ASAP!

My Friend invited me here! One of her Favorite restaurants & Bar…read more I didnt know it was so close to the Nate Holden Theater! Now I have a restaurant i can go to prenthe pre theater! The outside is inconspicuous with outside covered with ivy. We had a 730pm reservation on a Wednesday. Theres a Valet so we didnt even look for street parking. It's an Intimate setting inside & a covered patio. The staff were Nice & helpful. We ordered many items to share. And we had PLENTY! Edamame, cucumber salad,Grilled pork belly & Mushroom skewers, negi Toro, Mackerel, Ochazuke, Black Cod, Japanese waygu roll, tori negi..whew! There were 3 of us! Lol! Everything was Fr we sh Well flavored & Delicious! And the Drinks were also Fabulous! I'll be back

My husband and I came here for dinner last night. We got the Milk Bread Toast, Sweet Soy Chili…read moreWings, Toro Nigiri, Blue Crab Handroll, Wagyu Strip Hand Roll, Soto Roll, Tori Negi Kushiyaki, Shiitake Mushroom Kishiyaki, Agedashi Mochi and Lamb Chops. Overall, the food was good! The only miss was really the agedashi mochi. I liked the mochi texture but we felt like the flavor overall was just not great here. Our favorites were the chili wings, soto roll and lamb chops. The wings were soo juicy and flavorful. The chili on the soto roll was a great addition and the lamb chops were soft/tender. Personally, I wouldn't order the tori nigiri again because it was very small/didn't feel worth the cost.