The whole note omakase experience was mind blowing to celebrate an engagement night! They offer dessert or wine for special occupations, make sure you tell them when you reserve. Great services and very sweet and interactive staff! Romantic vibe! My fiance, Good pick read more

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Brought brother here for his birthday last night. They were nice enough to accommodate us at 5:30pm for Happy Hour when our reservations were at 6:30pm. (In fact, it didn't seem like a problem at all.) It did create some timing confusion for us/our server but all in all I think we got it figured out, though knowing we had a "drop dead time" (when we had to skedaddle) made me a little anxious during the meal, afraid to overstay our welcome. Brother observed their format was pretty similar to that of Sugarfish' in that you can get one of three set menus or order a la carte. We ended up doing a total of three Half Notes and one Whole Note along with a bunch of a la carte items. Overall the seafood we were served was fresh, delicious and well seasoned (no soy sauce on the table). We were never given ginger/wasabi like the other tables but I guess we really didn't need it except at some points where we just drank extra water lol. Group favorites were probably the hotate (scallop) and the gravlax. Close behind was the uni. Otherwise, we enjoyed mostly everything else. Sister-in-law and I shared an order of the mantis shrimp. This probably ended up being our least favorite. It was intensely shrimpy and oversauced with a sweet concoction. In terms of non-sushi dishes, we really enjoyed the agedashi sesame tofu that the chef made in addition to our chilled sesame tofu. That being said, this portion was TINY. The server recommended two orders for the 4 of us which I think was still two orders too little. In contrast, the nasu miso (eggplant in miso) was a good-sized portion and came piping hot. Service was pretty on point most of the evening - took a little longer to get out of there, adding to my anxiety of having to leave by a certain time. But everything came as promised. Our server was professional but I got the feeling he wasn't big fans of ours because of the timing issue. Oh well, can't win 'em all! A place worth checking out if you're within intermediate driving distance. read more

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I've eaten at comparable sushi spots like Sugarfish and Uzumaki but I feel like this place really stood out in terms of flavors and melt-in-your-mouth fish quality. I wish we were able to experience the omakase via dine-in, but even through take-out the quality was evident. I do wish the employee explained how to eat the sushi (I found out after I had finished eating that there were colored stickers indicating whether to eat the nigiri with lemon or vinegar) when we picked up the food though. read more

Sushi Note - Half Note - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

GLUTEN FREE SCORE 5/5 Sushi Note is an INCREDIBLE omakase place tucked into a small block of Ventura Blvd. The fish was insanely fresh, artfully curated, and so delicious. As someone who is gluten free, this place was amazing! I let the server know, they brought me my own tamari (gluten free soy sauce) dish, and they did a fantastic job marking which plate was mine. I was able to enjoy the full "Full Note" omakase experience, sans the regular soy sauce! I was so shocked at how easily they were able to accommodate my allergy. Would definitely go here again! read more

The atmosphere was quite good. The sommelier was excellent at picking fantastic rieslings. Sushi was especially good. read more

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Solid 4.5 sushi restaurant in the valley. With so many options for sushi in the valley, I must say this one is one of the best I've been to for a traditional Japanese experience with a twist. My favorites were the halibut sashimi, snapper sashimi, yellowtail sashimi, and spicy tuna biscotti. Would order all of those again in a heartbeat. The service was also fantastic. We walked in without a reservation right when they opened but generally you need a reservation. I also liked the eggplant and black cod. I would skip the albacore sashimi as it was too smoky for me and the cucumber salad had no dressing. If you're looking for sushi with frills this place isn't for you but if you want traditional sushi with a modern twist you won't be disappointed. read more

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Sushi note is modern quiet calm and pretty fancy Overall, this place creates the impression that your in a modern sushi bar in Tokyo. Food Omakase neta(fish) was near perfect. Well balanced with housemade soy suase. Shari(rice) was warm and temperature was good but not my style of marinade yet it was satisfying Lots of wine paring options and sake available we had Resling white wine for 40 dollars a bottle not bad at all. Overall it was a nice experience i would come back. read more

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I came here for my birthday several months ago and left feeling pretty underwhelmed. While the food was good and fresh, I felt the service was pretty lacking. We were seated at the bar counter and the chef barely acknowledged us during the whole omakase experience. We were simply told of the dish's name and there was no further elaboration. The chef even forgot one of our courses until I reminded him. Not sure if it's just an off day, but would try another omakase place in the future. read more

5 stars for the service！ The lady manager is awesome! She really helped me check my car in case to get ticket. She is the best! I don't know how to spell her name but sounds like Aliyah. For the food I feel is okay not bad . We ordered 150$ each person's food, the uni is really good. Other sides and dessert just regular level. But definitely will come back again. read more

I went a few days ago and did the $140 "full note" omakase. I thought it was a decent deal for LA. Parking: street parking is 2 hour metered until 8pm. Some neighborhood parking was no parking after 6pm. There's a valet stand across the street that's $9. Indoor ambiance looked nice. Outdoor is literally just on the sidewalk, not cute but practical, and they do have heat lamps. We ate outside. Service was friendly and efficient. I enjoyed the pacing. They kept the fish coming! But not overly fast. Now onto the food. See my photos below for reference:) Pros: -Generous portions of fish. -Really really fantastic scallops -- juicy, succulent, sweet, perfect texture. This was the highlight of the meal for me. -Nice caviar (couldn't really taste the ebi though) -Great tuna (ootoro was a little sinewy). The other two cuts were perfect. -Uni was very fresh. -The ootoro handroll at the end was also a nice amount of fish. -The yuzu sorbet palate cleanser was a nice touch. Cons: -Too much wasabi for my taste. I noticed it most with the snapper/sea bream set. It was really overpowering the fish. -The sushi rice was... kind of bland? -Seared Bonito - tasted like a basic seared ahi tuna to me, like one you would find in a salad (sorry!) -The dry aged kampachi just didn't do it for me, texture was slimy imo. -The yuzu gelato dessert was pretty bland. In fact, the yuzu sorbet palate cleaner was tastier. It was a solid 3.8 ish rating for me. Prob would've called it a 4 had it been ~$20 cheaper. Overall, it wasn't a bad value. I would return, but probably to target the things I loved now that I've done the omakase. I will be dreaming of those scallops... read more

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The first sushi of my half note was delicious, everything else was fine. Do not sit outside. I got mosquito bites and it was super hot, adding to the unpleasantness of the experience. Although the sushi was fine, I think I've had better sushi at other places on Ventura so I wouldn't revisit. The space is small, so reservations are required if you just want to check this place out and cross it off your list. read more

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I took my sister for her birthday, mistaking making a reservation here instead of the BH location, but we were not disappointed! Excellent service and fresh fish!!! 1000 percent recommend! read more

***Dinner Review: Monday, 9/16/2019*** With solid reviews, Sushi Note was a restaurant I was really looking forward to trying. Being featured on Eater LA's 20 Essential Sushi Restaurants for Summer 2019 had elevated my excitement and expectations even more. Unfortunately, this restaurant missed the mark for me on multiple levels. For a wine bar, it might deserve a better rating, but as far as the sushi is concerned (which is what I was there for), this place was admittedly disappointing. Let's start with the positives. The ambiance, atmosphere, decor, and service were all great. I really have no complaints in those departments. The restaurant is small and intimate, felt clean and modern, and has an upscale vibe to it. Not your typical sushi bar, but we knew that going in. Service was quick, nice, helpful, and friendly. Being greeted with a small, complementary wine was a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, their sushi bar was completely booked, so we snagged one of their booths directly across from it. Their menu, while small, contained enough variety to keep us interested. Nigiri, which is what real sushi is all about, seems to be the primary focus, which is great. This is not an Americanized roll-centric sushi restaurant. They do have a few basic hand rolls and cut rolls on the menu, however. A lot of their fish is from Japan, and a blackboard at the front of the restaurant contains a list of some more exotic, harder to find "Japanese Market Fish" specials of the day. Per the menu, all of their sushi is made with fresh wasabi. No complaints up until this point. To eat, we started off by ordering a variety of nigiri: Madai (Sea Bream), Maguro (Bluefin Tuna), Saba (Mackerel), Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp), Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper), and Nizadai (Scalpel Sawtail). We were actually planning on ordering more after, but decided against it after trying our first round. The sushi rice was cold, and some of the fish, particularly the Golden Eye Snapper, were completely flavorless. Some were OK, my favorites being the Madai and Maguro, but overall, the nigiri was very lackluster. For a high-end sushi establishment, the rice (shari) here was amongst the worst I've had. It definitely brought down the overall experience. Most of the fish seemed to be of decent quality, but the texture and temperature of the rice threw everything off. Those really into sushi know how important the rice is. Master sushi chefs will always tell you it's the most important ingredient in sushi, even more so than the fish (neta) itself. From the temperature, texture, density, and seasoning, good sushi rice takes a lot of effort to make, and Sushi Note's focus unfortunately doesn't seem to be there. My last complaint is the value. Trust me, I don't mind paying a premium for good sushi. I've dined at nearly all of the high-end sushi restaurants in LA, many of them multiple times, including Sushi Ginza Onodera, Mori Sushi, Shunji, Asanebo, Inn Ann, Sushi Tsujita, Nozawa Bar, Sushi Zo, Go's Mart, Shin Sushi, Matsumoto, Kiriko, Sushi Inaba, and many more. That being said, I found the value here to be perhaps the worst of all of these places. The sky high prices are especially outrageous considering the mediocrity of the sushi itself. I appreciate the unique concept, and the real wasabi, but I likely won't be back. read more

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An incredible 12-course omakase experience along with a stellar wine pairing up in the valley! Sushi elevated with the cozy jazz music filled interior. The wine pairings are a fun way to change up your typical sushi experience as you are given different wines to adjusts to each bite. This is the course I received but it varies every day with some additions to hot starters that we added. 1. Miso Soup 2. Agedashi Tofu 3. Black Cod 4. Albacore Kari Kari 5. Red Snapper 6. Otoro 7. Scallops 8. Gravlax Salmon 9. Yellowtail 10. Uni 11. Torotaku Handroll 12. Ocean Trout Parking - $1 per hour street parking until 8 pm and then it's free after or you can valet across the street. read more

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Best omakase in the Valley imo. Simple, exquisitely prepared to highlight the flavor and texture of the fish (which is apparently not what some negative reviewers are looking for are they looking for sauce and toppings with a side of fish?). The wine program is my favorite in all of Los Angeles, hands down. I've had so many memorable glasses I've lost count. The service is always excellent (a word to negative reviewers: quality takes time, you want your sushi fast, get conveyor belt sushi). Amiable, friendly staff that treat you like old friends. It's worth every penny. Always our go-to for a special evening and they never disappoint. read more

We came here on a Tuesday evening for the whole note Omakase ($140/person) which had previously been increased an extra twenty dollars from when we first made our reservation. IMO even though that is cheaper than other places in LA, it's still really expensive for what you get. Although everyone was nice, the sushi chef didn't even greet or acknowledge us. They gave us a complimentary tiny shot glass of sparkling rose which was good. I love that they also do a wine pairing with the sushi and the in-house sommeliers were amazing. We started off with miso soup and edamame that just tasted like any other sushi restaurant and then got the goma tofu (sesame tofu and miso paste with gold leaf on top) which tasted good but the miso paste literally tasted like hoisin sauce. The Hokkaido scallop tartare was refreshing and yummy but you only get a tiny bite. Before transitioning to the sushi, they gave us yuzu sorbet as a pallet cleanser and that was perfectly sweet and tart, and delicious. Before we started the sushi round was when the sushi chef finally greeted us. The 12 pieces of Japanese market fish were fresh and high quality. They could work on having a better variety of textures and flavors. I appreciated the way the chef paired the fish with the perfect levels of soy sauce/ wasabi. My personal favorite was the scallop with truffle salt, but I've had similar before. There was honestly nothing super special that I would specifically return for besides maybe the yuzu gelato they give you at the very end. Also, the parking is absolutely horrible, we had to park in the neighborhood and walk there because there was no street parking. Even though the price was fair for that area, the flavors weren't anything memorable. I'll honestly remember to NOT pick this place again. The ambiance and atmosphere the staff created made me feel out of place and awkward. There were people in casual clothes, people formally dressed, drinking heavily, talking loudly, families with young kids...The servers were more attentive to the group of men taking shots of sake next to us at the sushi bar rather than trying to curate a memorable omakase experience for us. I didn't feel like we were at an elevated restaurant despite the price we were paying. Would I come back? Unfortunately, no read more

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I have been here twice. Once when it first opened, and again just the other day. This is really a 3.5* review, but couldn't really give it 4*. We had the half note plus a few other dishes. The sushi, miso soup and edamame were delicious. Nice fish to rice ratio, very fresh, prepared thoughtfully with sauces or accents to each item. Beautiful presentation. As others have stated, it is not a lot of food and it is pricey. But I'm willing to pay more for quality. The other dishes we ordered however were forgettable: shishito peppers, spicy tuna biscotti and the salmon skin salad. They were okay, but a little bland. The dichotomy was strange. Service was inconsistent. Some servers were very friendly and attentive, some less so, but the sushi chef was frankly somewhat unfriendly and cold. It left a bad taste, sitting at the sushi bar. If you're going to be the most expensive sushi place in this part of town (as there are many), you should be exceptional at all levels. It's got a great vibe, it's got the main attraction but should make sure all areas meet the quality of it's sushi. read more

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I ate here for my birthday back in 2019 and it was one of the best (if not the best) sushi meals I've ever had. Every single bite was memorable, even years after the fact. I'm writing here because even years after the fact, my husband and I couldn't stop thinking about this wine pairing we got the night of our dinner, but could never remember what the wine was, just the vague details. It finally occurred to me to email Sushi Note about it, and the beverage director Ian was actually able to remember and point me to the wine I wanted. The meal we'd had was already a five star experience, but I was beyond impressed that they could summon that information so long after and get back to me promptly. Sushi Note is great! read more

This Michelin star and Wine Spectator Award winning sushi joint is a great option amidst the many Omikase options in the Valley. My husband and I are sushi enthusiasts and although we hail from the NYC area with its share of great sushi places, we cannot say enough about LA Sushi and this place, in particular. It's not at all what you expect in terms of the space and low key vibe which makes it all the more enjoyable. We were greeted by a friendly hostess who checked our vaccination status and then promptly seated us at a nice booth. We ordinarily eat at the sushi bar but with Covid still an issue, we opted to sit in a more secluded part of the small restaurant. We opted for the Omikase. My husband did the wine pairing which is so well done. The Sommelier was knowledgeable and each glass is 2 oz which is ideal for accompanying the well thought out courses and not overwhelming in terms of quantity. I had a lovely white wine special for the evening- it was one of the glasses included in the pairing my husband had. The presentation of each course (12 pieces served in four trios) was lovely. Each piece was sliced to perfection and incredibly fresh. They finish with a hand roll. Despite being full, we could not resist ordering a few more pieces of what we had in an earlier course. The scallop was a standout and the hand rolls are done just right...it's all about the rice! There is a specially made Yuzu sorbet which is a nice intermezzo. They did serve dessert but we didn't partake, instead holding out for ice cream later that night. It's not expensive what it is. I've spent way more for far less quality. The server was attentive and appropriately conversational. We adored the sommelier who was newer to the area having come from Nashville. Overall, the Omikase was 10/10. Combine that with a solid wine program that is clearly well recognized in the industry all in a minimalist no frill digs and this place is a winner. read more

I'm in love with Sushi Note. What a delightful birthday dinner treat, from my best friend Erik. Sushi Chef Saito created beautiful sushi for us. Everything was delicious! We ordered the scallops, salmon roe, softshell crab, salmon, mackerel, sea bass, and many more. The Indigo sake was light and refreshing, for the valley's warm summer night. I also loved the poster in the restroom: Once upon a time, there was a boy. He lived in a village that no longer exists, in a house that no longer exists, on the edge of a field that no longer exists, where everything was discovered, and everything was possible. A stick could be a sword, a pebble could be a diamond, a tree, a castle. Once upon a time, there was a boy who lived in a house across the field, from a girl who no longer exists. They made up a thousand games. She was queen and he was king. In the autumn light her hair shone like a crown. They collected the world in small handfuls, and when the sky grew dark, they parted with leaves in their hair. Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl, and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his whole life answering... I wrote the pants off this review! Lolol read more

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This is a must-try sushi experience if you love sushi. I sat the bar and had a full demonstration and explanation of the tasting notes and techniques. I ordered the Half Note-Omekase. The Sushi chef was engaging. I felt as if I was in a class--like a wine tasting. He had so much passion and it sparked my curiosity. The ambiance is perfect for date night. Sushi is made from seasonal fish caught in Tokyo Bay. Many of the sashimi and nigiri are seasoned by the chef, and he/she will tell you if soy sauce is needed. He will even explain the tasting notes you should expect. read more

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First off, the restaurant was featured in Eater's LA must try sushi restaurant. With a $115 omakase price tag - you'd think you'd in for a treat. Wrong... I must say this place has decent quality of fish, but overall experience was really below standard. Sitting at the bar, there were 3 sushi chefs right in front of us, no greetings whatsoever - they just stood there, each doing their own thing as the ambience was a little awkward. They served us leftover uni from previous night (I'm pretty certain) as we were one of the first guests during the opening at 530pm, and the box was half filled. The quality of uni was meh.... And as the night passes, they brought out a completely new tray of uni, and those are MUCH better looking, and I'm positive they are much tastier. Fishes were thinly sliced, service was mediocre, ginger was never replenished, water was never refilled, man.... $115 for omakase but you can also get them in their normal menu makes this boring and nothing exciting. Do not recommend, unless of course - you're willing to spend over $120 per person for mediocre experience, by all means... Apologies Master Saito and team, but this was not the best experience with the price tag..... read more

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I'm not sure what the big deal is about this place. For the outrageous expense it is Very mediocre sushi. Ventura blvd is " sushi row " And there are SO many other choices. I'm sorry $70 for six pieces of so so sushi and one basic hand roll. Never again. Sorry no big whoop read more

My boyfriend brought me to Sushi Note for Valentine's Day and, wow, was this an amazing evening! It was our first time and we sat at the bar. Of course, we each opted for the Whole Note. The omakase included edamame, miso soup, chef's choice starter (marinated whitefish, in our case), 10 pieces of nigiri, and a hand roll. The nigiri selections are different for each group of patrons, so you might be trying something that your neighbor won't. The items were interesting, fresh and oh so delicious. Because it was Valentine's Day, we opted to add a wine flight each. We tried three different kinds of wine throughout the night. The rosé was my favorite. Here's what the omakase included: - Red Snapper - Grunt - Alfonsino - Bluefin Tuna - Otoro (Bluefin Fatty Tuna) - Scallop - Gravlax (Cured Salmon) - Bonito - Sea Eel - Uni (Sea Urchin) - Torotaku Hand Roll (Toro, Pickled Radish and Wasabi) We also opted to add an Albacore Hand Roll (Cucumber, Sprouts, Roe and Sesame Seeds) to polish off. If you're sitting at the bar, keep in mind that you won't get soy sauce until it's time for the hand roll. The chef doesn't believe in it. He also adds quite a generous helping of fresh wasabi to each piece of nigiri, so be sure to tell him if you can't handle it. I thought everything was just right. This is a great place for celebrations. It's quite small, so I would say it's suitable for groups of 4 or less. There are only a handful of bar seats and tables. It's also rather low-key. Plenty of street parking out front. read more

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Really amazing omakase experience. Great service and every piece tasted amazing. The place is din and cozy as well. Perfect for a special occasion. read more

Went here for my husband's birthday and it did not disappoint! I love sushi but I'll admit I'm basic and love sushi rolls more than nigiri or sashimi so I've always been hesitant with Omakase style sushi in case I'm served something I might not like. But I decided to take a risk since I know my husband wanted to do it and the fact they had crispy rice spicy tuna and spicy tuna rolls gave me relief that if I didn't like the nigiri I could still order more crispy rice. We did a half note with a spicy tuna biscotti and a spicy tuna cut roll. Well this restaurant's hype was so worth it. The tastes and textures were elegant and elevated. Everything was clean and fresh. Extremely thoughtful too. Glad I made a reservation though because it is a very small restaurant! A sushi bar with like 10 seats I think, and a few booths. There's street parking and also valet as well. Keep in mind that you must pay $10 per person for reservations, but it gets deducted from your bill when you pay. I would definitely come back! Sadly didn't remember the names of each fish but grabbed a few photos like a usual foodie!! read more

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Every single thing we've tried here, including the omakase with the wine pairing. It's our go to sushi in Sherman Oaks! Red Snapper, halibut, sea bass and sea bream are some of our faves! The service is also excellent! read more

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Came here for anniversary. We ordered the Whole Note omakase x2. Most of the food was pretty good. The Tofu tasted like there was watered down hoisin sauce on it. Tofu was firm. First 3 pieces were snapper variations. Not being a fan of snapper, they were still tasty. Next 3 pieces were tuna of different fat levels. The otoro piece we had was delicious but both of the cuts of fish we got had... I don't know the proper word but it was just hard and chewy... like the fish version of tendon meat. That was disappointing. The scallop was delicious, I'm not a fan of scallops too. The baby yellow tail was probably the worse piece of the 12 sushi pieces. I usually love yellowtail. The otoro roll was great. The Yuzu ice cream at the end was very unique and refreshing. The ambience was nice. Server was knowledgeable. read more

Quality counts in service, cut, ingredients and attention to detail. Exceptional hospitality which is hard to find post-pandemic, overflows here. Clean seamless decor and design sets the ambiance. From quality bamboo chopsticks, to refined yuzu dressing, attentive care to detail is appreciated in a industry which no longer values customer care/service. The scallop and bonito were exceptional; the toro and salmon not so much. Yellowtail biscotti and spicy tuna handrolls were surprisingly fantastic! Sommelier on hand, this restaurant has thoughtfully created an customer focused experience in Sherman Oaks read more

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We love Augustine Wine bar so much we had to give Sushi Note a try. We went during happy hour and enjoyed the $5 Shishito Peppers and the Spicy Tuna hand rolls. Nice selection of beers and wine too. We also ordered from the regular menu. My favorite was the Scallop Carpaccio. All the other sashimi dishes were amazingly fresh and tasty. The only issue I had was it was a bit pricey considering all the sushi options in the area but I do appreciate they have a happy hour. The atmosphere is nice and definitely more classy than most sushi we go to. Valet parking across the street at Augustine. read more

Sushi Note - Scallop Carpaccio - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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If you're tired of sushi places with monster rolls, a "bigger is better" mentality, and the usual favorites and only the usual favorites on the menu... then this is the place for you. Subtle flavors, careful preparations, unusual varieties of fish, and good wine pairings are the name of the game here. The best things we had were: Grunt fish sushi - it's the first time I've had it and with a name like that, I had to try it: a white fish flavor bomb Peppered albacore - another svelte big flavor sushi item Mantis shrimp - looked much different than normal shrimp, with a nice subtle flavor and toothsome texture Albacore biscotti - sort of like really good tuna salad on rice cake toast... better than it sounds actually Their wine list is pretty good for a sushi place, including many German Rieslings which pair well with fish IMO. Service is prompt and polished, and the decor is straight out of Mad Men. It's pricey ($150 for two), but I liked it. Just don't expect a flaming jalapeno dynamite roll. read more

Sushi Note - Albacore biscotti - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for my anniversary to get some omakase if you're looking for a special omakase experience this isn't good for that but the food was high quality and the staff was very kind. It's very small but nice inside and the fish was fresh. Our favorite was the Otoro hand roll it was so delicious and I'll definitely be coming back for that! Overall good food but if you're looking for a more private omakase experience go elsewhere. read more

My brother and I took my Mom to Sushi Note for a birthday dinner a couple of Fridays ago. When I asked my Mom where she'd like to go and she said "surprise me!" I nearly wanted to opt out. The pressure was on and I was not in the mood for it. My brother mentioned me picking something simple near my house and this is minutes from me. I walk by it each evening and have noticed how beautifully redone it is. It came to mind right away when he said lets do something on Ventura. Since my Mom loves sushi and I love wine, I thought it would be a great choice. I had no issues making a reservation for 4 of us, later adding an additional person since my boyfriend would join us later in the evening. We were seated at a front table with nice lighting from outside. Service was great, starting with a little bubbly tasting. My Mom and brother had Dewazakura 'Sarasara' Nigori glasses of sake, and I requested an off the menu 2003 Napa Cab from Cross. Since I am not big into sushi, I had a miso mushroom soup (making an exception to my no soy rule), and a veggie roll. My son had a yellow tail and spicy tuna handroll, my Mom and brother shared two different meals which included soup, edamame and sushi platters. My boyfriend later ordered some sort of delish spicy tuna biscotti (I LOVED IT!) and another veggie roll. Service was great and more than a few times my family mentioned how very FRESH the fish was. My son mentioned telling his best friend about the place so they could start coming (he's 17! but has a job, so hey he can afford it ;) lol) and I seriously wouldn't mind dinner here every night. I'm positive this will be a new highly visited dining option for us, since we can walk right over and it's super delish! If you haven't checked them out yet, do so. A real neighborhood gem. read more

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Really good sushi. They can get busy. Make sure you ask for the toro with yuzu paste!! read more

Best Sushi i've had in a long time! Fresh, clean and lots of originality. Highly recommend. read more

Sushi Note - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time now. We got an order of shishito peppers, the whole note omakase for $90/pp, which consisted of tofu, miso soup, edamame, 10 pieces of sushi, a toro hand roll, and a bottle of Seitoku sake. They did a good job with presentation and following COVID precautions. The pieces that stood out to me were the red snapper and otoro. When we ordered, I mentioned that I did not like scallop or eel. The server told me that I was missing out, and scallop still showed up as part of my 10 piece omakase. I'm not sure if the server forgot to mention this to the sushi chef or if they are unable to accommodate changes to the omakase here. I also thought the rice to fish ratio was a little odd. Some of the fish were sliced very thinly. Lastly, uni was described of the highest grade. Unfortunately, it did not look or taste that way. The service was a bit slow. The server took about 10-15 minutes to bring out a bucket of ice for our sake bottle. I believe that he may have been the main waiter for six tables of 2-4 guests. If you're in the area, I would recommend skipping this spot and spending a little more at Sushi|Bar. read more

Sushi Note - Uni - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This restaurant is just lazy. Can't charge several hundred dollars for a dinner on a side walk with no attempt to make it a nice experience. Just because they can take advantage of more free curb space doesn't mean they should. Plenty of restaurants at least attempt to try to make it a nice experience and ambiance with trees or hedges. Enjoy a side of tail pipe exhaust with your toro. UPDATE It is now two+ years into "this difficult time" that is no longer an excuse. You advertise a "patio experience". Also, other restaurants don't charge a fee to make reservations. How do you get away with a deposit? the owner Andy never responded to my email. read more

I had seen other reviews and was so incredibly excited to try this place. We had a reservation (made a day in advance) and sat outside. The tables are set up right on the sidewalk (not really any sort of patio or anything), but it's on a relatively quiet street and there were a ton of people walking their dogs, so it was fun to people watch! The waitstaff was incredibly kind and attentive, and the service was overall really fast! We both ordered the omakase. The opening dishes were delicious. The kuro edamame was nice and buttery; the goma tofu was almost like a pudding texture and was wonderful; the hokkaido scallop tartare was amazing; and the palette cleanser of yuzu sorbet was so refreshing! The actual sashimi was where I was a bit disappointed. Overall, the quality of fish was amazing (especially the tuna plate and the aged salmon!!!), but a lot of the delicate flavors of the fish were completely overwhelmed by wasabi, to the point where on some pieces of sashimi I could barely taste anything else. Overall not a bad experience, but I was hoping for more balanced flavors, especially since omakase is on the pricier side (although compared to a lot of other places is very reasonably priced at $125/pp). Unfortunately I probably won't be returning, but it was by no means a bad experience. read more

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I don't even know where to begin. How about with the location? You'd never expect to find what is behind the door here. For all intent and purpose you'd think you're walking in to a Psychic parlor from the more prominent signage engulfing this absolute gem.... The reality of the situation is that Sushi Note is a no holds barred traditional sushi experience. Yes you can call it a restaurant but dining here is really an experience if you sit at the bar and get the omakase. Tonight I enjoyed the full omakase with a bottle of sake along with just about everything else they had in the store. After two sessions of randori, I was hungry...for those that don't know what that is, it is traditional judo training. Very easy to make an appetite sending your training partner to the tatami. I HIGHLY recommend any one go to this gem of an restaurant throw caution to the wind and let them take care of you for the night. OSS!!!! read more

We went to Sushi note and decided to do the Omakase full note. In summary, it was overpriced and mediocre quality sushi at best. Most of the sushi pieces tasted overwhelmingly like wasabi (to the point where it was too spicy to even enjoy) and one of my sushi pieces had a bone in it! It hit the roof of my mouth and could have hurt me badly. The best the manager did was replace it with another piece of sushi that was chewy and a glass of wine which I didn't really like. I would have expected more than that given how expensive the meal was. My bill came out to $200 per person (way overpriced for the quality of the sushi!). Save your money for sugar fish is the final verdict. read more