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    O Sumo Sushi

    4.2 (554 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Open • 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Carrera N.

    The most amazing and friendly staff! Amazing food! Cheap beer! Will for sure be back soon.

    Chevy Roll
    Claire F.

    Delicious and fun! Visited LA and stopped in for supper. Sat at the sushi bar. Great ambiance, fast service. Fresh fish. Big fan of spicy tuna, salmon and shrimp tempura. They also accommodated my dietary requests (light rice). Wonderful!!

    Salmon Tempura Roll
    Katie H.

    Holy moly what a great spot that I'm mad I didn't discover earlier. Excellent food, incredibly light and happy atmosphere, and the service was spectacular. Holy cow so yummy! Thank you!

    Japanese mapa tofu (mapo tofu)
    Quintin E.

    O Sumo, I never knew! Well not since well before 2022. I haven't set foot in my (more recent years) very own neighborhood Sushi Bar in over 5 maybe even 6 years O.O... But finally did this week of this year and was I ever happy to enjoy a lavish lunch here. I'm talking HUGE!! My friend Steven was visiting his family for the weekend, a former SFV local and always sushi bar enthusiast. We decided on the O-mazing O in the Oaks, a great place to go. Open daily for lunch, happy hour (5PM - 7PM) and dinner (until 9PM/930PM most nights). They do close for change over between 330PM and 430PM, but open as early as 1130 during the week (much later on weekends). You can find street parking as well as limited parking in their back lot where you can also partake in patio seating. The street (Van Nuys Blvd) curves slightly here, just up from Van Nuys Blvd/Magnolia Blvd (above the Acura dealership and nextdoor to Off The Charts + Elevation Bar & Lounge). Sumo inside has so many places to sit (many tables w/ chairs of course), including at the bar seats and all it's first come first serve (you choose your own adventure aka seating). The menu is massive and it's hard not to eat with your eye as they have pictures of most items, especially if popular. I knew what I could get here (lots of plant-based, vegetarian and vegan friendly eats), but it seems they've added a bit more in the last few seasons and cycles since their very first review back in 2005... Though I believe a change majorly occurred 2019 (new management/revamp/social media - Instagram & more). We receive complimentary miso soups + cucumber salads + shishito peppers in addition to our orders... The table was FULL of food (for just us two lol)! Steven's Lunch Special Combo (Chef's choice sashimi + 10 piece + salad) and my Japanese Veg Mapa/Mapo Tofu (the best I've ever had) + avocado roll + rice for two. Needless to say this vegan and his non-vegan friend scored a win! We took our time, enjoyed the decor, each others company and ambiance. Splitting the bill for our birthdays (Steve's the day after and mine a few days ago) and toasting to the holidays, not to mention our amazing server who packed up our many leftovers was the perfect return trip, more than worthy of a great tip! Would consider doing a pick up order - living less than half a mile away and enjoying again with friends as well as family. Huge portions, huge quality and huge customer service!!

    Chirashi Dinner Combo
    Joyce Y.

    What a gem of a Japanese spot tucked away in Sherman oaks. The menu features an eclectic mix of Japanese, chinese, and Korean items. I think of it as a Japanese restaurant that also has the best Korean and Chinese dishes on the menu so you can have it all! Never have to debate where to go for dinner again! We tried the chirashi bowl, sushi set, and Korean mixed rice. Everything was absolutely delicious and the portion sizes are very generous. Service was quick and courteous. Interior is low key but modern and clean. Parking in the back or in the neighborhood. We had a great dining experience here!

    Baked Scallop on California Roll
    Sara P.

    Wow, what a gem! Absolutely, such a well kept secret. I drove by knowing i wanted sushi, never did I expect both food and service to be genuinely amazing. Small quaint place. I placed my order and immediately felt like it was my little confidential spot. I placed my order and everything was just such a pleasant surprise. Very high quality food. Took the leftovers to my co-workers who all agreed that his was amazing food. The ambience was relaxing and suggested I come back and bring my date for Valentines.

    Ruby B.

    Amazing!!!!! Honestly one of the best hidden gems sushi spots in the valley !!! Great service , and very delicious food !!! Check it out !!

    Baked Salmon Roll

    I had such an amazing experience! The sushi was absolutely delicious -- fresh, perfectly made, and full of flavor. I'm currently pregnant, and I gave them specific instructions to make everything pregnancy-safe, and they followed them exactly! I really appreciate how careful and attentive they were. It's so rare to find a sushi place that's both this tasty and accommodating. Definitely my new go-to spot! pregnancy approved !

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    Great place. Great sushi spot for casual get together. Service is amazing. Highly recommend

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    We order from here once a week : bento box, white ninja roll, and then something new each time. Consistent and delicious!

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    Best Asian food I've had in a long time! Fresh and top quality , good sized servings plus great service - at a very reasonable price

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    Very good food. Love the lemon roll. Dining area is nice, comfy and cozy. Staff was friendly and quick. Will visit again soon.

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    Ask the Community - O Sumo Sushi

    Are the udon noodles vegan?

    Yes

    I'm crashed!! I stopped by this afternoon and the restaurant was closed down with a big chain around the front doo. The place looked abandoned. Anyone knows what happened to this amazing Sushi place and all the amazing ppl who run it?😞 I'll miss I?

    There are new owners now... to our favor, they're much better!!!

    What happened to Sumo? Did they move or just close? I've been going there for 20 years!!

    They closed and the new owners have that place clean and the food is amazing!!!! Better than the old owners

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    Dojo Sushi - Hubba Hubba Roll

    Dojo Sushi

    4.1(1.2k reviews)
    1.1 mi•Sherman Oaks
    •$$

    We've been coming here for about seven years, and Dojo Sushi has never let us down…read more The fish is consistently excellent, the menu has enough variety to keep everyone in the family happy, and the value is surprisingly good for a family night out. Just as importantly, the staff is always friendly and welcoming. A special shout-out to the Brussels sprouts appetizer, which has somehow become a mandatory order every time we visit. Dojo isn't so much a hidden gem as it is a jewel on Ventura Blvd. On a nice evening, the patio feels like a little oasis, with great food, great people-watching, and an atmosphere that keeps us coming back year after year. Seven years later, it's still one of our favorite spots.

    Came in with high hopes and a serious sushi craving, left with a pretty mixed impression that I…read morecan't really ignore. The orange salmon sashimi was unfortunately a miss. The cut felt sloppy, and there was even a bone present, which made it hard to enjoy at all. More concerning than presentation was the overall freshness -- it had that slightly off, fishy edge that you just don't want when you're ordering salmon, especially if you normally love it. On the brighter side, the Hubba Hubba roll actually delivered. Balanced, flavorful, and easily the best thing we ordered. That said, the experience took a weird turn when the waitress cleared the plate while we were still actively eating from it. It felt rushed and a bit dismissive, especially for a restaurant at this price point. The vegetable gyoza was an easy skip. Dense, difficult to bite through, and oddly bland -- not much else to say there. The Big Daddy Roll and 911 Roll were fine, but nothing stood out. The fish didn't taste especially fresh, the rice felt a little past its prime, and overall everything leaned more "okay sushi night" than anything memorable. At the end of the meal, I just wasn't convinced. Between the inconsistency in freshness, a couple execution issues, and the pacing of service, I'm not sure I'd return -- especially given the price. One good roll in an otherwise uneven experience isn't quite enough to bring me back, but I'd be curious if this was an off night or just the norm. Casual spot with premium pricing.

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    Dojo Sushi - Hubba Hubba Roll (inside: spicy tuna, avocado and cucumbers; on top: albacore, crispy onions, sprouts and garlic ponzu sauce)

    Hubba Hubba Roll (inside: spicy tuna, avocado and cucumbers; on top: albacore, crispy onions, sprouts and garlic ponzu sauce)

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    Salmon Lime Roll (inside: spicy salmon, avocado, cucumbers; on top: salmon, avocado, sliced lime and ponzu sauce)

    Zen Toro Restaurant - Dirty Johnny

    Zen Toro Restaurant

    4.7(123 reviews)
    1.7 mi•Sherman Oaks

    Zen Toro Sushi is easily one of the best sushi restaurants I've been to. The fish is incredibly…read morefresh, and you can truly taste the exceptional quality in every bite. From the sashimi to the specialty rolls, everything was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. The ambiance is warm, modern, and inviting, making it the perfect place for a date night, dinner with friends, or any special occasion. The employees are extremely friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, providing outstanding service from the moment you walk in. If you're looking for the freshest, highest-quality sushi with an amazing atmosphere and top-notch service, I highly recommend Zen Toro Sushi. I'll definitely be coming back!

    As soon as you walk in, everyone gives you a warm welcome. The vibes are friendly, intimate, and…read moreinviting -- you're about to have a goood meal! It being our first time, our server explained the menu and gave us her recommendations. We tried the albacore carpaccio -- my favorite item of the night. Loved the tender pieces of albacore drenched in sauce with jalapeños and crispy onions. (Definitely going back to get this again!) We also tried the elite roll (yellowtail) and the tuna on tuna roll. Both good, but the spicy mayo was on the sweeter side, which I'd never really had. It reminded me of candy so that was definitely different! Edamame was good too, and overall, we had a good experience and are interested in trying more items!

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    UMIAI Hand Roll & Sake Bar - Welcome to UMIAI Hand Roll & Sake Bar.

    UMIAI Hand Roll & Sake Bar

    4.8(1k reviews)
    3.2 mi•North Hollywood
    Casual dining
    Romantic vibe

    The lobster roll was surprisingly good. It came out of left field…read more Sevice was chill and great. I went when it was slower. The hand rolls were on point. Perfectly timed and perfectly stacked.

    My son found this sushi restaurant to try to deviate from our normal hand roll place that we…read morefrequent 2x a month - Yunomi Handroll. I will say that the reviews were good, however I was skeptical due to North Hollywood location and newly openly developed area. Regardless, we tried it. We were greeted and told to wait; totally fine, party of 3 on the waitlist seated ahead of us. Next, we sat down, listening to Drake, Kendrick and Kayne. After we were seated, we asked if we could share one hand roll set, which is something we regularly do at every other handroll restaurants. The waitress immediately explained that the hand roll sets were not meant to be shared and repeatedly asked us which specific rolls each of us would be eating. We were questioned about it more than once, making the interaction feel unnecessarily uncomfortable. A short time later, as J-Cole continued to play, another couple was seated next to us. They also asked to share a hand roll set. To my surprise, they were not given the same explanation, nor were they repeatedly asked to identify which rolls each person would be eating. Their request was simply accommodated. Interesting how minorities are treated here compared to others in this area. I cannot believe in 2026 how racism is very much alive, while black artists are playing overhead. I've spent thousands of dollars dining at restaurants throughout Los Angeles and have always believed that every customer deserves to be treated with the same level of respect. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. I will never return to this racist establishment. I hope management takes customer service seriously and ensures that all guests are treated consistently and respectfully. Bottom line, I should have gone to Yunomi. Also, prices are too high.

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    Uoichiba

    Uoichiba

    4.4(85 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Sherman Oaks

    TLDR: Please go here--this place is amazing. My wife and I have been return customers for over a…read moreyear (since she was "girlfriend"). The food is amazing, the workers are happy and friendly, and the place is sleek and clean. Dry aged fish is something I never knew I needed but it's something I can't imagine not having. If you sit by the fridges you can see where the dry aging magic happens. We've brought a handful of new people with us on Uoichiba dates and everyone has loved it. The drinks are great, too! PS: Can't go wrong with an Extra-Medium and I can't help but get an LA Handroll and a Wagyu handroll. PPS: Wife here, the quality is breathtaking, the prices are unbeatable, and Eric and Alex are so personable. We love it here!

    Had lunch at Uoichiba and ordered the medium 5 rolls as it was our first visit. The dining area was…read morea full house as it was peak lunch time, so be forewarned that there may be a little spacing between the rolls arriving at your table. We didn't mind the wait, but if you are on a time crunch it may be something to consider. Service was attentive regardless and we had an overall good first experience. We also ordered the fish bone broth (not the miso soup) and the umami flavor was spectacular. We also appreciated how each handroll was wrapped in fresh crispy/crunchy seaweed and the sushi rice complimented each fish well. The dry aged fish was super tender and creamy and had no fishy taste at all. Our most favorite out of the 5 was the lean tuna, steelhead salmon, and whitefish. We'll definitely be coming back and would love to try their other individual handrolls not included in the pre-fix combinations.

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    The Little Izaka-ya by Katsu-ya

    The Little Izaka-ya by Katsu-ya

    4.2(800 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Sherman Oaks
    •$$

    I am sharing some love in the 818. I'll start here with Little Izaka-ya by Katsuya, my favorite…read morelocal sushi joint in the San Fernando Valley. The food is always fresh -- trust me. I visit this little Valley gem (near the 405 Fwy and Sepulveda Blvd just south of Ventura Blvd.) about one to two times a month. I went more often when I lived in Sherman Oaks. First, it's always busy at dinner, so you know the word is out that it is good. Second, the food is consistantly very good. Third (and can be First), the staff is great. They work well together and quietly and always make sure you are taken care of and they are also friendly, which is great when you are a regular. So, Katsu-ya is a chain. Little Izaka-ya by Katsu-ya serves the same great taste and standard of any of the Katsu-ya restaurants, only this one will serve smaller dishes. So, I mostly go solo and I can order a variety and get 1 piece of sushi or a mini-order of the sashimi specials. I think this is a big factor in why I started going to begin with. The managers are always so welcoming (Joe (no longer there. Boo.), Koh and the newest sweet manager (I didn't get his name, but will when I go again). The parking is the only downside. The City of Los Angeles owns the war-torn disaster of a "parking lot" in the rear of the row of restaurants. You have to pay at a kiosk (about $2.50). BUT I suggest you call the city and report the pitted asphalt and GO TO LITTLE IZAKA-YA. Some of my favorite dishes -- all gluten-free -- are the Crispy Rice/Spicy Tuna, jumbo scallop sushi with yuzu and sea salt, salmon skin hand roll (no gobo), albacore sushi with gf ponzu sauce, and the salad with blanched broccoli, asparagus, cucumber, avocado, tomato and lettuce... and a cold house sake. Mmmmm.

    Great spot and just my go-to when I'm in Sherman Oaks area and am craving fresh sushi!…read more The brussel sprouts, sauteed to well-done, were phenomenal and with a lot of flavor. The spicy shrimp cut roll, creamy salmon cut roll and the spicy tuna cut, were very yummy as well. The ratio of fish to rice was perfect, the fish tasted fresh and flavorful and these rolls always hit the spot for me. The spot gets very busy for lunch but has a good number of tables and about 15 spots for seating at the sushi bar. I prefer to sit at the sushi bar, as I love to see the action of all the chef's creating their masterpieces. The chefs and the general staff are very friendly as well and are always happy to help. Will definitely be back again!

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    Sushi by Scratch

    Sushi by Scratch

    4.4(318 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Encino
    •$$$$

    My 4th time at Sushi by Scratch and 3rd time at the Encino location. This has become one of my go…read moreto spots for birthday dinners because the atmosphere is so intimate and fun. The chefs are always incredibly welcoming, we always have great conversations, and the drinks are great too! What I especially love is their unique flavor profiles. The experience is purely nigiri, but each piece incorporates unexpected flavors and seasonings that you wouldn't normally associate with traditional nigiri. The combinations somehow work so well, and that creativity is what makes it especially memorable for someone who eats sushi frequently. I've also been to the Beverly Hills location, but I honestly prefer Encino. The setting feels much more intimate and the overall vibe is better. I sometimes still leave a little hungry as there isn't an option to order additional pieces or pay for extras at the end. Otherwise, always a fun and memorable experience.

    Easily the best omakase experience my partner and I have ever had. I genuinely don't think we could…read morego anywhere else after this. It was recommended to us by friends and we can see why. Definitely come about 30 minutes early to experience their speakeasy before dinner. The drinks and small bites were delicious and such a great way to start the night. Make a reservation ahead of time for the space is intimate and every seat was filled when we went. The star of the night wasn't even the food... it was the chef! Jason was amazing. He was personable, entertaining, and made the entire experience feel special from beginning to end. And of course, the 17-course omakase was incredible. You can really see the level of skill, precision, and craftsmanship that goes into every single course. Every piece felt intentional, from the flavors and textures to the presentation. There wasn't a single course that felt like an afterthought, and by the end of the night we were already talking about when we could come back. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, and an even better experience because of Chef Jason. This is officially our new standard for omakase. We'll absolutely be back!

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    Complimentary roll

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