I took my friend Nita out for her Birthday last night and we decided to give Sushi Note a try. This restaurant is very unassuming on the outside, situated next door to a psychic reader along Ventura Blvd. The inside is clean, tastefully decorated and once can choose to sit at the sushi bar, booth, or opt to sit outside along the busy blvd. We opted for an intimate, comfy booth. We ordered the sushi only omakase and added on a bottle of pinot noir and mushroom miso soup. Everything was delicious. Dinner begins with an apertif -- a sparkling Spanish wine. Delicate bubbles, 5 stars. The featured pinot noir from Burgundy (see photo) was 4 star and very good. As suggested by our sommelier, Thea, was a wonderful accompaniment to the (sushi only) omakase. Mushroom Miso soup: 5 stars. I would order this again but am also curious about the eggplant miso, and the green onion miso soup. Well seasoned, silk texture and I believe two different types of mushrooms in the soup. Delicious. Sushi Only omakase: 5 stars. I have only included two photos of the 12 fish omakase, and I can't recite all the bites I ate, but the sushi rice was not only cooked and seasoned perfectly, but the temperature of the rice was just so, and the rice to fish ratio was perfect. The fish selections were tender, also perfectly seasoned and each offered a different flavor and sensation on the palate. I opted to live in the moment rather than take notes, hence the lack of details description. I recommend the omakase. Dessert consisted of a complimentary panna cotta and we added a serving of a type of frozen dessert that was quite yummy and the yuzu peelings atop rounded off the meal quite nicely. Service: 5 stars. Rob and Thea ensured that all our questions regarding the menu items and wine were answered and our glasses were always topped off, plates bussed and table was clean. I look forward to coming back to Sushi Note and trying some of the other menu items. read more

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Amazing. 10/10. Best sushi spot in all of Los Angeles, I think. I am an avid sushi eater. It is the one thing that I can eat whenever, no matter what the conditions are. Willing to even drive in LA rainy traffic. But wow, sushi note is amazing. I ordered the half note and my husband ordered the sushi omakase. We were so shocked with every bite. The sushi is insanely fresh and buttery. The half note is the PERFECT amount of food if you are usually left stunned from being too full after omakases. It comes with edamame (my favorite), miso soup, 6 pieces of sushi, a handroll and a small bite of dessert. As you can tell, we got too excited each time to take pictures so these are all I managed to get. The dessert was a yuzu panna cotta? I can't remember but I think that was the best bite of dessert I've had in a really long time. read more

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Can't begin to tell you what a beautiful restaurant this is. Our server, Alana, was incredibly knowledgeable about every single item, and the staff was truly a pleasure. We arrived on time for our reservation. Although the table wasn't ready, we waited about 5 to 10 minutes, during which they even provided us with a complimentary glass of champagne. My wife had the omakase, which was unforgettable. While I had several items à la carte, including their otoro sushi. Can't wait to come back to this restaurant and would love to try the Beverly Hills location as well. You can thank me later. read more

We came back to Sushi Note to celebrate our first anniversary because this is where we had our first date. It was really special to come back a year later. When my Bf made the reservation, he mentioned that we were celebrating our anniversary. They welcomed us with a sweet handwritten card waiting on our table, which was a really nice touch. We ordered a few different sushi rolls, and just like the first time, everything was fresh and delicious. We also tried the plum sake and the regular sake, and both were great. The only small issue was that we were accidentally charged for a bottle of plum sake instead of one glass. They fixed it right away, but I hope they'll be a little more careful with the bill next time. One of my favorite things about Sushi Note is the atmosphere. It's a small restaurant, but it feels cozy and has its own charm. The music, the food, and the service always leave us with a great feeling. read more

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Didn't get full photos (which is honestly a great sign for review, I honestly think the better the restaurant, the easier it is to get lose in the meal and forget about the pictures you're supposed to capture). Their menu design was so cute! I loved their sushi note branding that showcased today's date on front. We made reservations to sit at the wine seating. I personally love sake and thought it was going to be more sake forward but it was definitely a menu full of great wine. We didn't partake in the wine pairings which is probably a shame but the few sake that they had were fantastic. The somm was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and I will def go back for wine but if you are looking for sake experience, it is a little more limited compared to the wine. It was a dimly lit restaurant, not too loud, and the wine counter was in the corner so if someone is looking for a sushi experience, I'd recommend the sushi bar res. We tried the dineLA menu and wow- it was a perfect introduction to their sushi. Every bite was fresh, balanced, and flavorful. The service was prompt and professional throughout. Honestly, I'd be tempted to eat here daily if I lived close by!! read more

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Such an amazing place to celebrate any special occasion. Josh our server was very knowledgeable and presented such amazing customer service. Everyone in the restaurant was so nice and amazing. They shouldn't just be Michelin recommended, they deserve their own star. The sushi was so fresh. They get the fish every morning from Japan. The flavors of the sauces did not overwhelm the natural taste of the fish. The ambience was such a pleasant relaxing and chill vibe without the awkward silence. My girlfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here and we were so thankful and grateful they made our anniversary a date to remember. 10/10 I'm coming back again read more

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After visiting every hot spot on Sushi Row along Ventura Boulevard in the Valley, Sushi Note in Sherman Oaks truly stands out. The atmosphere feels elevated and sophisticated, more like a great New York sushi destination than your typical neighborhood spot. And I appreciated the most divine jazz music. My husband opted for the omakase, which was exceptional, while I explored several dishes across the menu. Every bite was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. The miso cod was outstanding, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The hamachi crudo was fresh and delicate, the cucumber sunomono was bright and refreshing, and the Kari Kari roll is an absolute can't-miss dish. To finish, the yuzu sorbet was the perfect ending. It was light, citrusy, and incredibly refreshing. Between the quality of the food, the attention to detail, and the elevated dining experience, Sushi Note has earned a spot at the top of our list. And finally the best part...amazing staff that made us feel so welcome. read more

I rarely give 5 stars... but... WHOA! to our first Omakase experience!!! I didn't know sushi could be so elevated! It's one thing to taste the best fish around (flown from Japan daily?!?), but sitting at the bar and watching Master Saito prepare it for you personally... we were blown away away. Be prepared to $$$ and then brag brag brag. Because you've just had some of the best food, flavors, ambience and service. Highly recommended! read more

Celebrated our anniversary by having the Omakase at Sushi Note. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel special and celebrated. From a welcome glass of sparkling wine to a signed anniversary card from the staff. Every bite of the omakase was absolutely delicious. And the courses were impeccably timed. Often they come out so fast that I struggle to keep up. There were wonderful pauses between courses to make sure you enjoyed every bite and didn't feel rushed. Booths had plenty of space so you could breathe and not feel packed in. We lucked out and street parking was easy to find steps away from the restaurant. Thank you for making our night so special!!! read more

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Luckily I got a last minute seating for 3 in the patio. Restaurant is so elegant - great for a date. However I went with 3 single friends and had a wonderful time. Omakase for $160 was well worth it. We were pretty full afterwards. read more

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Hubs and I went all out and got the full note omakase here to celebrate our special occasion. Service was very detailed from the manager to the chef. They were so kind and thoughtful with a handwritten note and complimentary champagne to start off our course. Chef Saito was very intentional in his craft, and I felt as though I was having an omakase in Japan! Every cut tasted fresh, and I loved that the sashimi was just the right thickness on the sushi. The sushi (rice) was also seasoned perfectly so the nigiri tasted very well balanced. My favorite course was the uni, toro, and dessert. The sorbet was very refreshing, and we ended with a lovely dessert wine as well. read more

Great experience! We celebrated our anniversary here and they were so nice enough to give us some sparkling wine and a a hand written note congratulating us. With the Omikase, the sushi was good except some were too heavy on the wasabi while another one was heavy on the pepper. After the line up was done the chef was nice enough to ask if we wanted more and we asked for one more which was the best one out of all them. Service was attentive and friendly however we did have to wait for a little to get seated even if we made reservations. We waited like 15-20 min. We also noticed some of the sushi chefs and service were having trouble distinguishing orders and made it obvious. Our experience didn't get messed up but I think others did. Parking sucks since it's on Ventura in Sherman Oaks so street parking would be the only option. Make reservations online for outdoor or inside seating. read more

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Wow, what an incredible hidden gem Sushi Note is. I brought my aunt here for her birthday dinner as she is a die hard sushi lover. The restaurant is small and intimate. Ample street parking along Ventura and on the side streets. We were seated quickly for our reservation, and they even had a handwritten birthday card on the table. We were given each a small glass of sparkling rose on the house which was delicious. What we came for was the Omakase experience. We opted for the sushi only - which was $130/pp. We also enjoyed a delicious bottle of nigori. The sushi was incredible - every piece we tried was so fresh and just downright amazing. We also ordered spicy tuna crispy rice and Japanese eggplant. Both dishes were incredible as well. Service was fantastic. This is a lovely place to enjoy a special night. I would highly recommend. read more

Can't ask for a better experience. I've never had a better paring of food and wine. We got lucky and had their general manager Rod taking care of us the entire night. He took us on a beautiful journey of wine and sushi. We sat at the beautiful wine bar but you can't go wrong with a spot in the entire restaurant. Highly recommend! 10 out of 5 stars. read more

Food was great. We got the $130 per person sushi-only omakase. I'm looking forward to trying the wine pairing the next time I'm here. The only part of the experience that I found lacking was in the service. The person helping us struggled with remembering the name and description of the food and needed to step away to get the information. The food is intended to be eaten left to right, and the person also set it down incorrectly a few times and needed to readjust our plates to correct it. All in all, I think the cost of omakase is reasonable, but I would expect a more prepared server for that cost. It does seem like additional training is required. read more

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Service is excellent and we received a warm & friendly greeting from the employees. Our group had 4 people and we ordered 4 full note omakase dinners. All of the fish on the sushi was fresh, the best bite was the negi toro hand roll. One of our guests said this hand roll was the best she ever tasted and would come back just for the handroll. We paired the sushi with a bottle of Blue Label Sake which was smooth and semi-dry. This was our fourth dinner at Sushi Note in Sherman Oaks which has become our favorite sushi bar in LA area. read more

Great service. I love that they bring a starter sample of wine. For the price I would expect hot towels. The sushi is very garlic heavy. I didn't like this. Miso soup not great. Nothing blew me away. From the caliber of sushi restaurant I would expect melt in your mouth sushi but didn't get it. read more

Great place. Very fresh fish with delicious torro. Ice cream dessert was phenomena. omakase was perfect.

Very high quality sushi! Inside is quite small, very limited bar seating and a handful of tables. We were sat on the sidewalk patio (only 2 tables). Service was attentive and quick. We tried the DineLA omakase but would definitely come back to try other menu items! read more

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Sushi Note just opened in the remodeled space of one of my old favorite sushi spots in LA, so I came in excited to try it. Sadly, it didn't hit the mark. We waited about 30 minutes to be seated, opened a $100 bottle of sake while waiting, and then sat at the end of the small wine bar. Another 15+ minutes went by before anyone even brought us menus or water--I finally had to flag someone down. When the food came, most of the sushi was average at best. The only standouts were the miso soup and the Japanese eggplant, which were both excellent. Everything else felt pretty forgettable, which was disappointing considering the hype and the space's history. read more

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We dined at the sushi bar on a Monday night to celebrate our anniversary. The entire experience was outstanding. The omakase menu was well thought out, delicious and quite filling. The service was absolutely amazing. My husband and I really enjoy omakase experiences and have been to quite a few wonderful places all over the country. This was intimate, very celebratory for our anniversary and felt like so special. The staff goes above and beyond. I'm already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you, Sushi Note! read more

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Honestly unbelievable. Service and food was outstanding. Small, intimate, romantic interior. Perfect for date night or celebration.

Incredible experience. We sat around 7:45pm at the bar. We were greeted with bubbles to celebrate our anniversary. We did the half note portion and a side of the spicy tuna biscotti (quite literally the best spicy tuna crispy rice I've ever had) Everything had such great flavor! Highly recommend - can't wait to come back. read more

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Absolutely unreal. From the moment you walk in you can tell you're about to experience something special. Top notch service (thank you Amber for being so helpful and kind to us) and top notch food - the type you will remember forever. A cozy, intimate, and elegant atmosphere coupled with some of the most fresh and memorable bites you can ever hope for. We will be back - many, many, many times! read more

Unreal Service! This was one of the best sushi experiences I have ever had. They wrote a card for my friend's birthday and brought us complimentary rosé before our meal. On top of that, the food was outstanding - some of the best quality fish in the valley for sure. 10/10 would highly recommend! read more

One of the best dining experience we've had. This was our first introduction to the Omakase sushi experience. I booked a seat on their website months in advance. They require a deposit to book. Street parking (paid and free options). They restaurant is located on the main street. We were seated at the bar; with the best view in the house. Chef took his time with each round and the flavors were phenomenal. You could taste the quality in the fish and rice. Each dish made with intention and detail. Current price listed on their website is $80 for half note and $155 for full note. Super affordable considering the quality and portions. read more

Excellent omakase. Came here with my bf who kept telling me how much he loves this place. I appreciated every piece and the pacing of each was just right. I don't say this about many places - it was a memorable and enjoyable dinner! read more

Honestly, my friend and I were having the worst day. She was in town, and I wanted to impress her, so I made reservations for the full note omakase sushi. Of course, as luck would have it, we got rear-ended on the freeway before and were completely late to our reservation. I was so mortified since I'm never late. First off, the staff was so nice and welcoming. They totally went above and beyond and just made the rest of our night such an amazing experience. Ian, the director of beverage, set up a wine pairing that brought out and accentuated each piece of nigiri. Chef Saito was amazing to watch up close at work. Each piece of nigiri was incredible. The quality was great. The full note is $155 without the wine pairing, and I think it's totally worth it. It was such a great meal. Highly recommend. Parking is metered until 8 PM. read more

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Love the boutique sultry ambiance here. We did the omakase and had a great experience. My friend took me for my birthday and they had a handwritten card at my bar seat and greeted us with bubbles. We enjoyed their sake menu too. I found street parking without an issue on a week day night. read more

Incredible omakase experience. We opted for the full note menu for $150/pp, but they also have a half note option for $80/pp. Highly, highly recommend the wine pairing with their in house sommelier. It was worth every penny. Top 5 omakase places in LA for sure! read more

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Absolutely incredible meal and experience! My girlfriend and I were warmly greeted by Rod as we walked in and he immediately made us feel welcomed and looked after. Thea was our server and sommelier, we gave her some information on wine we liked and she helped us pick out an incredible catarrato orange wine. We both picked the Whole Note Omakase and every plate was beautifully presented and extremely delicious. Chef Fuyuko-san was our sushi chef, we sat at the bar and watched as she masterfully and delicately put every plate together. 10/10 meal and we can't wait to come back again! read more

Sushi note is our favorite sushi spot in the valley! Saito-san and his team prepares every item, every dish with utmost care. I usually get the half-note omakase (I love the deep, classic flavors of their sushi). Depending on how hungry I am, I throw in an order of yellowtail biscotti and albacore Kari-kari. I love the ambience, too - it's fancy in an accessible, come-hither, way (haha). All the servers and wine people (lol, I don't drink) are super friendly and knowledgeable. Love! Love! Love! read more

Dear sushi note, here is a note for you. Your sommelier, Sean, should go back to pairing wine, if that's truly what he even does, instead of waiting your customers. We had a rather interesting evening here. Sean tried to explain to us how a restaurant works after having waited for a cut roll almost the entire time. It's Better customer service to say it's coming right up rather than explaining how a restaurant works, as if we didn't already know, there are multiple teams working on multiple different orders FOH and BOH. Especially since, the order was literally was in the hands of the kind waitress behind him. Anyway, the entire time he seemed like he wanted to run away quickly after taking our orders. The sushi here is good. The uni and the bluefin tuna were probably the two best pieces. The salmon had a strange bite that I'd never had before. Definitely not buttery as expected. The spicy tuna cut roll also had an obscene amount of rice in it. See the photo and you will understand. I've never experienced so much rice in a cut roll anywhere else which was interesting. Also be aware that anything with their seaweed paper in it, you should definitely wait about an unnecessary 5 minutes before eating otherwise it feels like you've got the leather of the sea in your mouth, and not in a good way. The ambiance here however was the only means keeping us calm. It felt like we were in a nice library/ wine bar until the crowd rolled in shortly after. It is a small place so do expect to shout to each other a bit. Overall, wouldn't come here again. There are other great sushi spots with better service, attentiveness and wider menu. They didn't have unagi or albacore belly which Sean was quick to let us know. Make sure you also read the parking signs on the streets near by, or you will be ticketed in the residential. read more

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I first visited this restaurant about four years ago, and it was one of the most memorable sushi experiences I've ever had--and I eat a lot of sushi. Every course made me say "wow." The space felt intimate, the wine pairings complemented the omakase beautifully, and the service was elegant, polished, and attentive. At the time, it truly felt like a top-tier fine dining omakase experience. Unfortunately, my recent Valentine's Day visit didn't live up to that memory. The sushi was still good, but it lacked the exceptional quality and creativity I remembered. Out of the entire meal, only one course really stood out. The overall experience felt solid, but no longer special. Service was friendly and attentive, but the level of refinement seemed to have changed. The staff were warm and personable, but the presentation and tone felt more casual than what I would expect from a fine dining omakase setting. Similarly, the wine specialist was knowledgeable and engaging, but the interaction felt more conversational than polished. Overall, I left feeling disappointed compared to my previous experience. The restaurant is still good, but the level of excellence and attention to detail that once made it worth a special trip doesn't feel the same anymore. I'd visit again if I were already in the area, but I wouldn't drive an hour for the experience as I once would have. read more

AMAZING is an understatement!! We just left after experiencing the tasting and wine paring and I'm at a loss for words!! From the amazing service, to the incredibly wonderful paring and exceptional sushi!! Chief Saito-San, the AGM Rod Bonios and our server Mai, the whole experience was exceptional and can't wait to come back for more memorable nights like the one we had today! read more

The perfect date night spot! - - A M B I A N C E / S E R V I C E - - We made reservations for dinner here and the lights were dimmed, candles were lit, not too loud...the perfect spot for an intimate date night. The waiters were all so sweet and knowledgable. Service was prompt and they were just so on top of things. There was a perfect amount of checking up on us versus letting us enjoy our dinner the whole time - - D I N N E R - - We got the whole note along with a glass of wine each. We were greeted with a complimentary glass of rose once we were seated. The meal was nicely paced and a lot! Things started off great with the edamame and miso soup. We also got a lemon sorbet to clean our palates before starting off with our sushi. Every piece was so delicious and just melted in our mouths. The flavors of the garnish were all so delicate and tasteful. There was a smear of wasabi in almost all of our sushi pieces, which I loved. If you're not a big wasabi fan, this is something you could maybe talk to the chefs about. Overall, everything was great! I think I'd go with the half note next time because that was just a little too much food for us and then just order extra of our personal favorites if needed. read more

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Chronically underrated IMO. Awesome sushi, fun ambiance and reasonably-priced for a restaurant of its caliber.

Sushi Note is a must try, pricey but well worth it. They have Omakase style that you can pair with wine and enjoy while the chef makes different types of sushi or you can do al acart style pick your own. I recommend sitting at the bar, the main chef only serves the 7 guest at the bar and the other 2 chefs serve the rest of the resturant. I didn't go with the omakase I like to pick me own items. Basically anything you try here is going to be amazing, from Spanish mackerel, jack mackerel, barracuda, they have it all and hand picked by the main chef. Highly recommend Sushi note, must have the experience. read more

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We have the full note omakase which I will say didn't blow my mind but was very good. If you want over the top creations this is not your place but if you want very fresh simple yet very good flavors, Sushi Note should be on your list. We sat at the sushi bar so we can have the experience of watching the sushi chefs make their creations. It was very difficult to hear since it was kinda loud in the restaurant so had a hard time hearing the chef explain each dish as it was placed in front of us nonetheless we enjoyed each bite. The other downside was that the menu states 12 pieces of sushi but we only got 10 when I looked back on my pictures and no mention to us of the change. Deducted one star for not being up front. Omakase full note was $140/person. Staff was very friendly and liked the ambiance but definitely a place where I'm pleased with the meal but with so many places to eat in LA. read more

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I should not have bought into the hype... Unremarkable, uninspired, overrated. Food - Fish were fresh and well curated (only reason for the two stars). Aside from that, the delivery was out of balance. Too much wasabi/salt on nigiri, toro was actually fishy tasting vs buttery. None of the dishes had flair - miso mushroom soup was under salted and had no flavor, some nigiri were over salted, and other nigiri just ended up tasting bland and didn't stand out at all. For these prices, one would hope for the sushi to be remarkable. Everything kind of tasted the same after a certain point and did not excite. Menu felt limited and restrictive - no crab, unagi, etc. mostly just sea bream and yellowtail over and over again. Not enough variety. Drink - the "beverage coordinator" or sommelier which he called himself or who ever he is - was quite rude, edgy, unenthusiastic, and probably hung over. I get it, drinking goes with the territory but come on, try to keep a good attitude and be able to do your job with a semi-smile, decent attitude, and don't act like everything we ask for is a some special request or favor. He didn't really offer too much help with wine selection or sample tastings (rare in the sommelier community) so we ended up relying mostly on his verbal descriptions and surprise surprise, the wines we ended up with were just ok, not to our tastes - this could have easily been improved with a little more attention and effort. Personally I think he was reluctant to offer samplings not because of business policy but because he was just unmotivated or hungover, didn't care about customer experience, etc. Ambiance - cozy and intimate, another reason for two star vs. one star. Service - impersonal, left much to be desired. Weird looks when asking for ponzu sauce (yeah I get it, ponzu is kind of frowned upon at high end sushi joints, but my wife likes it, so just get over it and please bring it to the table without attitude). Dirty dishes kept stacking up on the table and we had to wait a long time or ask for them to be cleared. This is just basic common sense for any establishment - dinner for 4 at $1000, please clear the table of finished dishes in a timely manner. Basics. Come on. Overall very low value for the premium price tags. This is LA with so many options for great sushi experiences, this one did not stand out at all. Forgettable experience. Sushi Yuzu in Toluca lake for example is way better on every level. Really think one star is fair but I'll go with two to be nice. I won't be back and I strongly recommend you splurge elsewhere. read more