I had the chirashi lunch and it was delicious! Fresh fish and authentic Japanese flavors. It really reminded me of Japan. Definitely worth trying! read more

Authentic Japanese Taste Such a great sushi restaurant! I was so happy to find a place where I can enjoy authentic Japanese flavors in the U.S. The sushi was fresh and delicious, and it really reminded me of the taste of Japan. I'll definitely come back! read more

Mutsumi - Golden eye snapper - Japanese Near Me - Chatsworth, California

This restaurant has the atmosphere and menu of an authentic Japanese restaurant, which initially gave me high expectations. Unfortunately, while the food was prepared traditionally, the overall execution was just average. The salad was heavily dressed, which overpowered the fresh ingredients. The aji nigiri lacked the delicate flavor and freshness I usually expect from quality Japanese sushi. The tempura was also disappointing, as it wasn't light and crispy the way authentic Japanese restaurants typically serve it. Most of the dishes were simply okay, and the steak was noticeably tough and difficult to chew. What stood out most was the service. The staff was attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming throughout the meal. Their excellent hospitality made the dining experience more enjoyable despite the food falling short of expectations. Overall, this is a restaurant with authentic Japanese roots and outstanding service, but the food itself was average and did not quite deliver the refined flavors and textures I was hoping for. read more

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We have been a patron of Mutsumi for years since they took over ownership of Omino sushi. The chefs are still the same ones that worked at Omino so you know they are top quality. Mutsumi is Japanese owned and only hires Japanese sushi chefs which is really nice. Now, let's talk about the important stuff: fish quality. Mutsumi has some of the freshest sashimi that I've ever tasted! Everything is top quality including their tempura. Tempura is light and flaky as it should be. As for ambiance, Mutsumi is your typical mom & pop Japanese establishment. It's cozy and clean. Definitely a local gem worth checking out! read more

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Mutsumi is truly a fantastic sushi restaurant. We are here a lot! But tonight was to celebrate my birthday!!!! Yay!!!! :-) :-) :-) From time to time I venture out and try new sushi spots just cause I hear good things and I always end up dissatisfied and comparing them to Mutsumi....and they are not Mutsumi! Their fish is quality, their dishes taste delicious, and we always leave happy and full! Prices are fair. Service is great! Everyone is really nice. Chefs are hard working and do an incredible job of putting out delicious sushi/dishes. Everything is fresh and flavorful! To be honest, the only thing I would change/improve upon (with no disrespect) is the look of the interior and the fact that they took away the TV :_-( We love coming here...it's Deeeeeeelish!!! read more

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The ambiance is relaxing and allows you to bask in the experience of the sushi ! The sushi Itame (chefs in the US), are Japanese not from other countries as most sushi restaurants are here in LA. You will find the cuts will be succulent and melt in your mouth . I can only say this is 5 star sushi in California. This is a place to eat amazing sushi in an authentic Japanese setting . I promise that your meal will NOT DISSAPOINT . read more

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One of my favorite local sushi spots! The sushi is always fresh, vibe of the place is authentic, and I am always greeted with kindness. The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is excellent, and every visit feels consistently enjoyable. Definitely a hidden gem and one of my go-to spots for sushi! read more

Still one of my faves after all these years! Location 4: Chatsworth California, off of Devonshire and DeSoto, in a small strip mall. Limited parking on the lot but you can park on the street as well. Venue 4: Typical San Fernando valley mom and pop sushi establishment with a sushi bar and a handful of tables. No outdoor seating. Service 4: Always friendly, polite and attentive. Many of the servers have been there for the last several years. Drinks 4: Beer on tap and bottles, wine, sake, tea and soft drinks. Sapporo on tap is pretty solid and their sake list is pretty good. Food 4: Fresh, high quality fish prepared and served by experienced chefs that have been with the restaurant for many years. I've been going there for over 20 years and most of the chefs there date back to those days! Solid menu of sushi, sashimi, rolls and Japanese dishes. The Last Word: A great choice in the San Fernando Valley for authentic Japanese cuisine without the hype! One of my culinary comfort zones. Highly recommended. read more

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It's been a while, since I last visited Mutsumi, so it was time to pay it another visit. Located in a corner of a very small strip mall, with congested parking, the sushi spot still commands a loyal following. It is a cozy place that has a small sit down sushi counter (3 sushi chefs, at that) and few tables in a compact dining space. Therefore, not surprising that this place gets full fast and you may have to wait for a spot, even though you have a reservation. I was dining solo and waited about 10 minutes for my corner table. Started with my favorite here, the Baked Oyster Dynamite. It lived up to my past memories. For the main, my selection was the Sashimi Dinner Combo. It comes with Tuna, Yellow Tail, Amber Jack Scallop, Salmon and Sweet Shrimp. The raw seafood was fresh and tender. This dish includes steam rice and miso soup, which was served hot and flavorful, with sea weed and small cubes of tofu. A salad was also included. Disappointingly, it only contained lettuce and arrived fully doused with thousand island dressing. I had to send it back and ask for another try, this time with the lettuce and dressing separated. Furthermore, why not a Japanese or ginger dressing to jive with the restaurant? Service was attentive, timely, caring and delivered in a professional manner. read more

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Used to go there before they sold it when it was called OMINO then stopped for a long time. A few weeks ago we decided to try again to the new ownership and to say we were so pleased with the service and quality of product we had. The chef Romeo was terrific even when asked to make something that he had not made before. We so enjoyed everything and look forward to another visit soon. Irwin Z read more

Haven't been here for 11mos according to Yelp, but still very good spot for high quality sushi! Just ate here & would still absolutely recommend this place to anyone who is a sushi enthusiast! Great service & the food is to die for! 5/5 stars! read more

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This place is awesome, all their food is the beat ! I especially love the salmon skin salad. Staff are great and friendly. Seating is always a challenge since a lot of people eat here but the wait is not that long. read more

I just started a new position at a nearby law office and was looking for places to eat. I came across their menu and was encouraged to see they had sukiyaki on the dinner menu. Unfortunately, I didn't envision myself eating dinner there, but I went for lunch and asked if they were actually serving it at dinner. Unfortunately, it appears they don't. I've been searching for a Japanese restaurant that serves it, with no avail. :-( Nevertheless, I did eat lunch there and it was magnificent. My wife is Nihonjin (Sansei, actually) and she's trained me well in what good sushi and Japanese food is. I had their lunch special and was surprised to have it start with a small dish of Sunomono accompanying the Miso soup. The main dish was a nice salad, a handful of bean sprouts, half a dozen green beans covered in sesame seeds, two pieces of Tempura shrimp, several pieces of Tempura vegetables, and four pieces of Spicy Tuna Roll. There was also a nice big bowl of gohan (rice). I finished everything, even though my 78 year old hands are now having trouble with hashi. For my money, the service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the portions were just right. Next time I will have some Toro and Hamachi to really experience the quality of their fish. There will definitely be a next (and probably a next and another next) time. read more

Mutsumi - Shrimp/Veggie Tempura, salad, and Spicy Tuna roll - Japanese Near Me - Chatsworth, California

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Have been a customer over 30 plus years since it was Omino sushi. Staff is good, food is good unfortunately the manager is rude and useless including throwing around the f word. I will never be going back I hope the owner in Japan watching the cameras wise up. Ken is not like the Japanese people I have meet. Not kind, not welcoming and not like the people I met when I traveled to Japan. Lots of Japanese restaurants to try. I left my phone number on my receipt if the owners wants to reach out . For me I say don't waste your time management needs to go. Even employees don't like him. read more

The quality of fish here is amazing. It's been a while since I dined here. I came to dinner with my sister and cousins and had a lovely time. Great service and great sushi. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The sea trout was amazing, the scallops melt in your mouth. The yellowtail hand roll stole my heart and the crispy rice tuna was addictingly good. The ambiance is ok, dated restaurant with old furniture but who cares I'm here for the sushi. It's clean and organized. If you are looking for amazing sushi look no further. Stop by and check them out. read more

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Great sushi, family friendly. However either be there right when it opens or around 7pm for a table if under no reservations.

Went for lunch. Everything was delicious especially tempura. Staff was friendly. Will go again soon! read more

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I will not tolerate rude service. This place had my heart being the only spot in this part of town that had decent Omakase. But there always was this guy rocking the man-bun who serves customer service with contempt and annoyance. Today was the final straw, I will not be lectured to. You work in the customer service business, it is your job to serve. I also used to work in the biz, so I'm calling you out. It is the same snide isolationist racist behavior I witnessed from a few folks while living in Tokyo for a year. I will no longer support your business nor recommend your restaurant. A shame and pity. read more

One of my most favorite sushi spots ever now. Sad that I moved away from the area, but when I visit, this place comes first! Such quality sushi here, can get pricy, but it's well worth it. The first time I came here I had the best experience, but the second time and third time (both within a week) I will say I was disappointed because they ran out of the sweet shrimp and had served me salmon sushi when I specifically ordered salmon belly , both times that I came. Other than the above, everything else was satisfying. My favorite roll here is the creamy salmon, it is delicious! The spicy scallop roll is good too. Their oysters are a must, they are too good( a little pricey) and their miso soup is my fave. read more

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A real authentic sushi restaurant! All my favorites are fresh and perfectly prepared (Salmon Nigri, salmon roe, yellowtail, tuna), but the real gem of this place is in their rotating specials. Every time I come, they've got something new and delicious on the specials board. Today we had live scallop, which was just so light and fresh, and the sweet live shrimp was as delicious as it was gorgeous! The staff is incredibly attentive, and really helpful if you're ever overwhelmed or unsure what to order. Need to take someone out for good sushi in the valley? Take them here; they'll definitely be impressed! read more

Mutsumi - Love scallop special yuzu - Japanese Near Me - Chatsworth, California

So happy we found this sushi bar in the valley. We love sitting at the sushi bar. We used to drive all the way to downtown LA. We love sitting at the sushi bar and seeing everything in action. All the sushi is so fresh and all the cuts are very generous. It gets really busy so we go at 5:00 when it opens. Also we can take advantage of the happy hour, 50% off alcohol. Can't beat that! If you want to sit at the table, make sure to make a reservation. Also their takeout is also really good, the bentos or the sushi specials. read more

Wow! Just wow as fresh as it comes! This is not a cheap sushi place but very reasonable for the freshness and traditional sushi! The waiters are tentative and go the extra mile great place! read more

Excellent fish, always fresh, excellent sushi chefs, friendly and great at what they do. All servers are friendly and great as well. Only drawback is the male host at the front desk. Not friendly and he is off-putting. Ignore him and enjoy the meal, it's worth tolerating him. read more

Always delicious and fresh. Service is impeccable polite, thoughtful, efficient. Prices are very reasonable for the quality. Decor is comfortable and casual. Very clean!! read more

Fresh sushi, accompanied by knowledgeable chefs, friendly hosts, and waitresses create a welcoming atmosphere. The people you meet at the bar add to the enjoyment. The prices are excellent, making it a popular spot with no disappointments within the restaurant. Notably, it's very clean, and in the evenings, they usually have sports on. read more

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I had the opportunity to take my mom to Mutsumi last Sunday, as it's a local place that I enjoy, and the service and food were excellent as usual! The restaurant had a cozy ambiance when we walked in and the hostess sat us immediately, as a server came up to take our drink orders. They provided us with some menus and some time to decide what we wanted. As everything looked good, we were a little stumped with what to go with first. The hostess gave us some great recommendations, and we got to try some new things this time. Of particular excellence were the Cajun Deluxe Roll, Ahi, and King Mackerel. I loved the plating of each, with the added garnishes and toppings that gave every roll a little kick! The server was even helpful in pointing out which rolls already had soy sauce and/or wasabi and which rolls to dip ourselves. But even the simpler cuts such as the Salmon and Cajun Albacore had a lot of flavor packed into them. I could tell that the chefs took their time picking the best cuts and preparation. We finished the night off with some tempura ice cream, which was an "eyes-bigger-than-my-stomach" choice for sure, but still quite delicious! I'm glad to have gotten such a great dinner with my mom, and would definitely come back with friends, dates, etc. It's a decently-sized restaurant that's in an unassuming intersection which is perfect if I want to avoid larger crowds or traffic. read more

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Been here a few times. Sushi is good and quality is good. Portion is a little smaller than other places but that's fine as I prefer not to overeat. Service is okay...could be better. If you do not have reservation, don't bother coming. If you want to wait an hour, go ahead. But it's tucked away in a little plaza with nothing to do. read more

My son treated me to dinner at Mutsumi this past weekend and I was blown away! I love sushi, but I am very picky. I usually avoid nigiri because I prefer the rolls. I used to think that nigiri was flavorless. Not here! I selected a few rolls (Cajun Deluxe Roll and Chatsworth Roll were my favorites) and my son chose some nigiri. Then, my son suggested were share everything. I was not looking forward to the nigiri, but like I said, I was blown away. The sushi chefs at Mutsumi packed so much flavor into their nigiri sushi. I found myself analyzing the tastes as if I was making a judgment on a fine glass of wine. The flavors were so distinct and delicious. We ate past the point of fullness because the food was so good. We topped our meal off with some delicious tempura ice cream. It was a perfect meal! The parking was plentiful even though this gem of a restaurant was tucked away in a strip mall. The hostess and waitress were so amazing as well. The waitress was there when needed and kept my glass of iced green tea full. She also offered some great suggestions on what to order. Even though she made herself available, she did not hover. I like that. The restaurant was well lit and I was able to clearly see the beautiful food (as evidenced in the photos attached). I love that even though there were many other patrons, I was still able to carry on a conversation and hear my son. I am older and really hate going to restaurants where I can't hear my companions. I loved being able to enjoy both delicious food and great conversation. I look forward to future meals at Mutsumi. read more

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I just found this place today and I am happy. This is a real Japanese Sushi Bar/Restaurant and not a Sports Bar, thank goodness! Many of the names of dishes and fish I only know in Japanese so we were very happy to see everyone behind the bar was Japanese but of course they also spoke English. They had many fish that other Sushi bars don't offer. Everything was fresh and of excellent quality. It is clean, quiet and nice. The service was excellent, attentive and polite. We had a wonderful lunch and were able to have a nice conversation at the same time. It was so good that we just kept eating but the bill was still reasonable. This is definitely my new go to Sushi Bar in the West Valley. I recommend them highly and wish them success. read more

Discovered this sushi restaurant by accident and glad we did. We eat sushi at least once a week sometimes 2. We try various restaurants around the valley This is one of the consistently fresh sushi restaurants and sushi and rolls are never "fishy" but very fresh. Very traditional Japanese and so glad we found it. We tested 5 times and different days of the week and always high quality!! read more

Great food, and very nice staff. Very affordable and has a great environment. We will be coming back.

Love this sushi place! Their fish is fresh and high quality, great service, and very friendly staff. You have to come early to get a seat in the sushi bar! We enjoy their amberjack, black snapper, salmon and yellowtail belly sushi. Their rolls have real crab and their special rolls are umami. Their crab rolls, spicy scallop, and ceviche rolls are tasty! Their service staff is very friendly and checks regularly! read more

Simply the best! That's it! Even family that lives in Japan loves this place when they come in to visit. read more

Mutsumi has fresh sushi. Although it's not the highest quality I have eaten, it is still very delicious and hits the spot. I ordered the Taka, the BSCR, and the chirashi. The taka and chirashi were delicious. The BSCR was ok. The portion size of the scallops were very small compared to other restaurants. The miso soup was also not very good. It tasted very diluted. They have a small parking lot. The servers and workers are friendly. read more

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This is one of my favorite sushi place in the valley!! The atmosphere is very nice and quiet! The fish quality here is very good! The fish is FRESH! I prefer sitting at the sushi bar, that way I can eat slowly and enjoy my food. The service is always top notch, the waiters are very attentive. The sushi chef are really nice, as well. The food might be pricey, however you pay for the quality of food. Definitely, a must try! read more

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Hands down. Best quality fish in the valley. Everything was buttery I can't wait to show people read more

Way better than Shibuya. I was so disappointed in the quality of sushi in SFV and gave up on finding my perfect spot. This is it! I found it. Everything that I've tasted was delicious. Good quality stuff! Highly recommend this gem. read more

Quality food. Exceptional service. Cozy ambiance. 10/10. Highly recommend. Hidden gem in Chatsworth!

Manager has an attitude spits on the food while talking. He has no respect whatsoever towards customers.

Insanely bad management to the point I will never come here again. The sushi is pretty good, could be more consistent as some days have bad quality, but overall ok. The issue lies in the owner, manager, and customer service. I've been a frequent customer for about a year now and always have 100-300 dollar tabs. There's 2 events that have ruined this place. 1) i went out with my family for a birthday dinner. We ordered a ton of stuff, including an order of unagi. An hour and a half later, after ordering even more sushi, we realized we never got the unagi. After several times telling multiple waiters we never got it, it was always an "I'll check on it" "it's coming". Ultimately, our original server comes to us and asks what the issue is. We tell him we never got our one order of unagi and have been waiting for an hour. The waiter starts to argue with us saying he brought out the sushi and that we're lying, insisting that he brought it out earlier. They end up remaking it for us. All is well right? NO. We get our bill and they double charged us for unagi. Thinking it's a mistake I call over the waiter to say there was a mistake on the bill, the waiter flat out goes "yeah the manager said to charge you twice because we remade it for you even though I know I brought it out". WTF? Who does that? And who remakes a plate if you're planning on charging double without notifying the customer??? It became a WHOLE ORDEAL with the staff, all waiters getting involved. It was a 210 dollar tab and creating a scene over 7 dollar sushi for customers that come every week?? And who argues with a customer whether or not you brought out a plate? Terrible terrible management and is extremely insulting to think we would lie about a 7 dollar order after ordering hundreds of dollars. 2) My son recently went regardless of the bad experience. Left a 10% tip and they pull him aside to say the manager has been tracking his tips the last few times he has come to eat. They said if he doesn't tip more then he can't be served and essentially banned. Looking at other reviews, others were double charged and had issues with the service. Never coming back due to the insulting management here. read more