Best sushi in the San Fernando Valley…read more The sushi chefs are amazing. Equivalent to Katsuya

Tomoya Sushi & Izakaya engaged in what felt like a classic bait‑and‑switch tactic. We brought in a…read morevalid coupon, confirmed with the woman at the front which items qualified, and ordered accordingly. After we ordered, a man came out from the back and told us the coupon was "not good for anything" and would not be accepted -- even though their own staff had just approved it. As seniors, this was upsetting and felt like an attempt to take advantage of us. The sudden reversal, the refusal to honor their own employee's guidance, and the dismissive attitude were unacceptable. We immediately left without ordering. We will not return, and we will be informing our senior center and community. Seniors deserve honesty and respect, not deceptive practices.

This is just my opinion, what a lovely and fun restaurant…read more Location: Parking lot is small, but the restaurant is lively and intimate. It is an interesting and welcoming restaurant and has a great atmosphere. I also love how the location has Japanese and Thai artwork all over. 4/5 Staff: The owner is super kind and helpful. She has a lot of passion and obviously cares about her customers. She is adorable and works very hard. I also thought that her staff was nice and attentive. 5/5 Price: I feel that the food is well priced and competitive. The serving portions meet my expectations and of course I will always say I want more, but that is unrealistic. 4.5/5 Food: Tonkatsu Chicken Curry Rice: Absolutely the dish I miss from Japan and this has that comforting dish vibe I used to have at home or in Japan. I highly recommend and love how this makes me warm and happy after eating it. 5/5 sorry no photo but my favorite dish Teriyaki Chicken Domburi: Simple, delicious, and just what I wanted. 4/5 Vegetable Tempura: Very light, delicious, and it is what it says it is. This isn't too fancy or trying to be different. 4.5/5 Conclusion: I had a great time here and I ordered a lot of food to go (sorry I do not have photos or reviews for everything). This is a place I recommend you stop here when you want some well done japanese dishes to cheer you up or need a heart filling dish. My Score: 4.5/5 Yelp Score: 5/5

Love coming to Crane & Elephant. It's become a nice go to when my husband and I are craving a nice…read morewarm and comforting meal. We especially enjoy talking to the employees and owner who are just so warm hearted. Parking can be sparse depending on what time you come but we haven't had any issues just yet. Their space is nice for watching the World Cup and is split into two in case you have a bigger group or smaller group. Can't wait to come back again!

Came here based on recommendations, and this place is absolutely worth every cent!…read more The service was so warm and welcoming, both from our server and the chefs. Everything we ordered was absolutely amazing -- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The beer and cocktails are definitely worth trying too! Special shoutout for the ladies' restroom -- probably the cleanest and best-smelling one I've ever seen!

I wanted to write this because almost everything I saw before coming here was positive, and I think…read moreprospective diners should have another perspective - especially if you've had traditional omakase before or are very particular about sushi. We booked through OpenTable the night before and had no trouble getting a Friday-night reservation. Be aware that there is a $100/person cancellation fee. Parking was easy; we found street parking right outside, and the meters ended at 8 PM. We arrived early and were seated in the lounge while the 5 PM omakase seating finished. The restaurant itself is divided between the lounge and the main dining area. I started with a beer and was a little surprised by the limited selection. Even the Sapporo was bottled rather than draft. Later I ordered the five-pour sake pairing for $59. This is where some of the service issues started becoming noticeable. There wasn't much explanation of the sake pairing. I didn't know which pour I was on, what I was drinking, or why it had been selected for the food being served. The first pour was non-alcoholic. At one point when I asked where we were in the pairing, I was told I would receive six pours that evening, but ultimately I received five total. Maybe the intention was one non-alcoholic drink plus five sake pours, but I'm still not sure - and that illustrates the problem. My wife also had to keep following up on her drink request. Eventually one server brought it, and several minutes later another server arrived with the same drink, apparently unaware that she had already received it. We were seated directly beside the service station, which also made the meal feel hectic. Restaurants are obviously busy behind the scenes, but part of a special dining experience is that the guest shouldn't constantly feel that chaos. Several courses into the meal we noticed we haven't even been given a linen napkin. When I asked, they said they had run out of the regular linens and gave me a paper napkin instead. I've honestly never experienced that during a tasting menu before. The unfortunate part is that the actual food was very good. There are excellent ingredients here: high-quality fish, Hokkaido scallop, uni, A5 Miyazaki wagyu, fresh wasabi, caviar, etc. Many of the flavors were genuinely delicious, and the presentations were ambitious. But execution matters tremendously with omakase. My biggest issue was how the nigiri was served. Instead of the chef making each piece and serving it immediately to each individual, he assembled the entire nigiri progression and served all of the pieces at once. By the time the sushi reached us, the rice was already cold. The scallop hand roll had the same problem. It sat long enough that the nori was already soft rather than crisp. That may sound overly particular to someone who doesn't eat much omakase, but temperature and texture are fundamental parts of sushi. Warm or body-temperature shari paired with cool fish is completely different from eating nigiri that has been sitting on a plate. We could also see the chef and assistant working directly in front of us, and their coordination didn't feel particularly polished. There were forgotten components and audible corrections. At one point the chef struggled while plating the uni, it fell into another component, and that same piece was ultimately served to us after just witnessing that. There was another moment where the chef displayed a traditional sharkskin grater for fresh wasabi, but the chef openly joked that he was too lazy to grate it traditionally and used a normal grater instead. That wouldn't bother me by itself. What struck me was the disconnect. There seemed to be a lot of emphasis on showing diners the Japanese ingredients, specialty tools, premium fish, rice, wagyu, ginger, and wasabi (and how expensive things are). But the deeper elements of omakase - precision, timing, restraint, temperature, pacing, and quiet coordination - weren't operating at the same level. I've had several omakase experiences in Japan, so perhaps my reference point is different. I'm not expecting a $190 restaurant in Woodland Hills to recreate Ginza. But I don't think things like cold nigiri rice, soggy nori, confused beverage service, missing linen napkins, or disorganized pacing are unreasonable criticisms at this price. Here's my analogy for Aji Mori as a Formula 1 team. They have the budget and engineering to build a very fast car. The expensive components are there. But the driver and pit crew matter too. You can flaunt how impressive the car is, but if the pit stops and race execution aren't there, you aren't going to win. Aji Mori has the ingredients to become a good omakase. The flavors and product quality are already there. What it needs now is refinement in execution and service. I wouldn't rush back for the omakase in its current form, but I'd genuinely reconsider in the future if the execution improves.

Always great food and great service when I come here. The fish is always fresh, the vibes are…read morealways positive. Perfect place to come dine with friends or a date. If there was a way I can give this place 6/5 stars I would.

Came to try this hole in the wall on a little corner to give it a try the reviews were also…read morequestionable but that didn't stop me sadly. Food was mush and not fresh not to mention the vibe is tense and not a comfortable environment. Many other great options in the area. Not to mention my daughter spit out the sushi on several rolls and even the cali roll this place is a mess!! order tuna sushi 2/5 garlic butter edamame 0/5 yoshi roll 2/5 california roll 1/5 spicy tuna roll 1/5 sparkling water

The best place to have a sushi very cheap. Come visit this…read moreplace on happy hours... I don't know what to say more about this place. Come check it.

This spot has parking in the back and there is street parking…read more Food is not bad and big portions which is good and our server was this adorable asian lady she was great. However, the inside was a hot mess super dirty floors chuck e cheese is cleaner than this. I only come here since my mother appreciates it more.

I wanted to take my brother out for lunch for his birthday and we were looking for sushi places…read morearound the area. I found Yume cause I told it was similar to Shibuya and so I went inside and they didn't have a wait at all! The hostess was super helpful. Parking was tough cause of calabasas farmers market (Saturday), but valet was only $7! The restaurant was so beautiful!! I loved the way it was designed. So many different seating options like couches, booths, tables, bar... Our server was Herb and he was super helpful!! We started with the Creamy rock shrimp spicy tuna roll- SO DELICIOUS. And they had ponzu and soy sauce for us Then the creamy salmon roll was so perfect because it even had onions in it which I loveeee. And finally we got the Yellowtail cilantro roll which was refreshing and perfect cause I loveeee cilantro. And the green sauce paired nicely with it!! (Idk what it was) The bill for both of us wasn't bad at all!! Definitely coming back:)

My girlfriend and I finished shopping at the Westfield Mall and was looking for a quick bite near…read moreby. Yume happened to be the best 15 minute drive after some good retail therapy! Hosts were so kind and seated us at the bar. Bar staffs were fun, talkative and great with recommendations from their other helpful worker-friends. Dark ambiance but fit the vibe of a good evening food takeoff. We definitely will go next time while watching the chef cook in front of us next time with reservations. Food was delicious, as well as their drinks!

Excellent food selection, high quality meat , and sushi! Thank you Lewis for the excellent service!…read moreIt was our 1st visit and we will definitely be back. Thank you for an amazing birthday dinner!

This was our first visit to Chubby Cattle, and we were thoroughly impressed. From the moment we…read morearrived, everyone was pleasant. Natalie was exceptional and easily one of the best servers we've ever had. She patiently explained how everything worked, showed us the proper way to cook the different items, and made sure we knew about all the current promotions. The meat quality was outstanding, and the self-serve bar was fresh, clean, and well-maintained throughout our visit. Overall, it was an amazing dining experience. We highly recommend Chubby Cattle and will 100% be returning.

Stop! This review isn't worth you're time. It will only take time away from you enjoying the best…read moreramen in the valley. Tonkastu is top tier. Clear broth bring incredible bright yuzu flavors. Karage is juicy, uses chicken thighs. And the perfect crunch. Rice bowls are a great alt. And did I mention this noodles? Just perfect texture for the broth to lift the flavors into pure bliss. Why are you still reading and not eating?

Ordered takeout Ramon tonight. Phone person said it would…read moretake 20 mins. It took over 50 mins, tiny portions and expensive. Never again.

Came to Shibuya based on our friends' recommendation, who have been coming here since they were…read morelittle, and it absolutely did not disappoint. We tried all of their recommendations: the salmon and onion, Shibuya roll, albacore yellowtail, salmon nigiri, and sea bream nigiri. The albacore was by far my favorite. Seriously, order an abundant amount of it! This is easily one of the most delicious nigiri spots I've ever been to. Next time, I might skip the rolls altogether and order albacore for the entire night. Life hack - ask for a side of their ponzu sauce! The restaurant is very small and does not take reservations, so expect to put your name down and wait for a table. It's best for smaller parties, and you may be sitting pretty close to your neighbors. That said, we absolutely loved the experience and will definitely be back whenever we're in town.

Very disappointing experience at Shibuya Sushi. This place is extremely overhyped, and their…read moreseating system feels completely unfair and disorganized. This is now the THIRD time this has happened to us. We put our name on the list and waited patiently for about an hour, only to watch people who arrived after us get pulled out of line and seated before us. It honestly seemed like certain customers were being given preference because they knew someone there. This time, we finally confronted the staff and even showed them our name on the list to prove how long we had been waiting. Instead of acknowledging what happened or giving us a reasonable explanation, they denied it and simply told us, "We'll seat you in 15 minutes." Keep in mind, we had already been waiting for an HOUR. Once could be a mistake. Twice could be poor organization. But when the same thing happens three separate times, it's hard to ignore. No sushi is worth being treated like your time doesn't matter. We gave this place multiple chances, but after this experience, we will never return. There are plenty of sushi restaurants where customers are treated fairly and respectfully.

As you can tell I'm obsessed with Brothers lunch omakase!…read more This time around I got to see H. Woo! Was a pleasant surprise! The sushi was spectacular as always I'm absolutely obsessed with the dry aged fish I love how every-time I come it's different from the table setting to the little changes to the fish selections! I always try to slowly tackle the menu! This time I got the tuna yellowtail salmon crispy rice and that was a meal all in itself! 4 loaded crispy rices cakes! The dessert was a molten lava cake with ice cream but the garnish was grinded up strawberry pocky which instantly took me back to when I was a kid sharing pocky with my mom! Love this place can't stress how much you need to try too! I like to come on Thursday when they get their fish delivery and I come in right at 12!

I keep coming back because I want to like this place. They have all these accolades, yet I don't…read moretaste the hype. They have a $200 and a $160 omakase. We got the $160 and it was a disappointment. Save your money and go to Aji Mori House in Woodland Hills. The service was great here, but unfortunately the food doesn't match. The majority of the sushi was just soy sauce and wasabi. The most off putting thing was something that tasted like BBQ sauce on some of the sushi. Gross. My seafood chowder was cold. The uni, toro, sashimi ceviche, dessert, and scallop with salad was good but not worth the $160 omakase experience. They added an additional room in the back to accommodate more seating. They have a parking lot to the left of the building if you're facing them, and plenty of street parking.