I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we had a great experience!…read more I made the reservation online and paid upfront the cost of 2 people which was about $500 total. My fear of going to omakase places is that I will pay a lot of money to still be hungry at the end, but I didn't leave Nozawa Bar hungry at the end! The location was located inside Sugarfish in Beverly Hills and since they do a 6pm and 8pm time slot, arrive on time! We were greeted by the chef as we enter in the back of Sugarfish and seated intimately in front of the chef as he prepared every dish in front of us and explained what we're eating. Everything prepared was fresh and flawless and the chef was super nice to talk to. I definitely had favorites and some were definitely things that I've never tried before so it was a pleasant experience to try new things! Overall, I would recommend this place as a date night. It's highly rated for a reason!

Intimate and private chef's counter tucked away in the back of the renown Sugarfish- BH. Gives off…read moreSpeakeasy vibes, but serves a 22 premium course omakase, sourced from Japan and locally along the SoCal Pacific. Tried the Japanese sawara (sierra) for the first time and OMG this has become one of my favs. Also, the monkfish was phenomenal. Prepared cold and creamy, and just dissolves on your palate like a sorbet. Reminded me of the uni sorbet I had at an earlier omakase also in LA. Third, the Wagyu shabu shabu was exceptional. Love this spot! A quiet and intimate omakase spot that I can enjoy more often than just on special occasions. See you again soon

This is my fourth time here at Udatsu (one location being in Tokyo) and is probably my favorite…read moreomakase in LA. Every course was beautifully executed, creative, and incredibly flavorful. You can really tell how much thought and attention goes into each dish, and there were so many memorable bites throughout the night. The flavors are exquisite and bring something genuinely new and unexpected to each course. If you're a sushi lover looking for something different from your standard omakase experience, this is the place to go. The intimate counter setting and amazing service made the experience even better. Everything felt elevated and special while still being warm and welcoming. We've tried quite a few high end omakases in LA, and Udatsu easily stands out as one of our favorites. Absolutely worth the experience and would happily come back!

Really incredible experience. They are meticulous here - the attention to detail is incredible…read more Staff were standing by the whole time anticipating our every need. Intimate experience, not rushed whatsoever, and the chefs explain every course. Delicious food & great quality.

Chef hilo was amazingly welcoming! Food was delicious. I went there with my gf and the day after we…read morehad the experience we decided to get married!!love you chef Hilo!!!

I wanted to love Hilo. Friends from NYC highly recommended it for both the seafood broth and the…read moreexperience. Unfortunately, this was one of the most frustrating dining experiences I've had in a long time. We booked the 8:00 PM seating, one of only two seatings that evening (6:00 PM and 8:00 PM). We arrived around 7:30 PM and were told they weren't ready because the entire 6:00 PM group was still there. Fair enough. We were asked to come back later. When we returned at 8:00 PM, guests were standing outside because the restaurant had locked the door. Despite having an 8:00 PM reservation, we weren't allowed in or seated until around 8:20 PM and didn't receive food until after 9:00 PM, all while many of the 6:00 PM guests were still dining. The seating situation was complete chaos. Guests were shuffled around the restaurant as tables slowly opened up. Some of the 8:00 PM guests were crammed together while the 6:00 PM was still finishing up, and people were continually being relocated. There were even guests from lunch services still occupying tables and screaming to the chef. Adding to the confusion, people were constantly walking behind the sushi bar to take photos while raw seafood was being prepared. Personally, I found that uncomfortable and unsanitary. Instead of acknowledging the delays or apologizing, Chef Hilo repeatedly explained that he was running behind because he was entertaining celebrities, important people, and high-profile guests. He mentioned several times how popular he was, but never once apologized to the guests who were waiting. The commentary throughout dinner was uncomfortable and inappropriate. Conversations drifted into topics involving sex, race, his dating life, his divorces, and other personal details that felt completely unnecessary. At one point, he openly told a woman that he would "bend her over" if her husband wasn't sitting next to her. He could see the very irritated look on my face and said, "You look like you want to eat my hand." I responded that I would like to eat at some point, considering we'd been waiting over an hour beyond our reservation time. Rather than recognizing the frustration, he asked what my problem was and loudly told me that I didn't have to be there if I wasn't enjoying myself. Had there not been a reservation deposit involved, I would have left. The frustrating part is that most of the food was actually pretty good. The fish quality was excellent and several bites were memorable. The standout person of the evening was Chef Siverio. While Chef Hilo spent much of the night talking, Chef Siverio appeared to be doing most of the actual work. He was professional, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about the guest experience. He was easily the highlight of the evening. I rarely reduce gratuity because I understand how difficult restaurant work can be. In this case, I lowered the tip and handed Chef Siverio cash directly because I wanted him to know his efforts were appreciated. What became obvious throughout the evening was that Chef Hilo knew we were unhappy. At one point, he told another couple that he knew how to "read a room and adjust accordingly," as he is trying to give us all of our food to rush us out. Yet there was never an apology for the delays, the disorganization, or the atmosphere. The food was excellent. The hospitality was not. I left remembering this guy's ego more than the fish, and that's never a good sign. The friends who recommended Hilo to me had a completely different experience because they were the only guests there that night. Unfortunately, that wasn't the experience we received. If you're looking for great fish, you'll probably find it here. If you're looking for a great omakase experience, I would strongly recommend managing your expectations and taking your money elsewhere.

went on a friday dinner to celebrate an anniversary. bar omakase was about $180 pp and total came…read moreout a little over $500 for two people. from service to food quality, everything was perfect. the price is a bit steep but i couldn't find anything wrong about the menu or service so its well worth the price portions were decently sized. 18 courses including dessert and every item was perfectly seasoned. i like how the sushi chef even asked if the rice and wasabi/ soy sauce ratio was to our liking. everyone has different preferences so i usually don't like when omakases don't accommodate but this place definitely did. my favorite was the uni and halibut sashimi. i've never had halibut that buttery soft overall a great experience

I can very picky about omakase, but to be honest I couldn't find anything wrong here! Sushi Tama is…read morea small sushi restaurant toward the Beverly Hills area. They have a tiny patio, some small tables, and a sushi bar. Everything is decorated in a modern style. You can order à la carte or opt for the $100 table omakase or the full omakase experience at the sushi bar for $180. We did the $180 and I loved it. I think if you do the table omakase all the nigiri will be made at the bar and brought to you at once, but at the bar each piece will be presented to you as it's made. I thought each piece of nigiri and small dish was well balanced and presented well, and all the fish tasted fresh. I particularly loved the uni chawanmushi and monkfish liver. The chefs here are quite interactive, they will bring out the fish for you to take pictures, chat with you, and you can buy them a beer or share your sake with them out of respect if you'd like. Service was also impeccable, with dishes being cleared as soon as I finished and my sake cup and water being refilled constantly. I thought the $180 price tag on this was fair for the quality of the experience.

Five out of five experience as far as Customer Service food, setting the intimacy very sensible…read morepricing for what you get which is 11 out of 10 quality of food, service and ambiance !!!!! Our waiter was so Attentive . The Wagyu melted in your mouth. Unlimited "egg sauce" to douse your Wagyu and rice with . I'm frothing at mouth just thinking about having this dinner again with my honey. $160 for the experience per person. The meat is so rich and perfect. It really balances and is very filling. Review posted for exceptional everything .....worth driving into LA TO DINE AT AGAIN!

We came here for sukiyaki on Sunday night. We would not mind having both sukiyaki and shabu shabu,…read moreso we could enjoy the best of both worlds in a single pot. But the restaurant cannot do that since they do not have a dual pot. So we had one chef's special and one traditional. We also had seared uni on pureed sweet corn ("uni dish") and grilled beef tongue ("beef tongue") with seasonal vegs. While the yazawa beef loin, the main item, was delicious, the appetizer and miso soup were not tasty. No comment on the vegetable platter because nothing would go wrong with the vege platter. The uni dish was just ok and was not flavorful. Beef tongue was good. Dessert was nothing special. The atmosphere was intimate (since we sat next to the window, and good thing we did not sit right in front of the kitchen door at the back), and service was as expected given it is a $$$$ restaurant. Overall, we were a bit disappointed since the whole dining experience did not meet expectations after spending $$$$ for a party of 2.

Excellent service from Marie. Food was excellent and well priced for are. Definitely would come…read moreback. Nice patio seating and allowed our dog to join us.

There is a happy hour from 5:30-6:30. Today I got the w. Dragon roll and the sashimi off the happy…read morehour menu. There are a few other items to try that look good that I will need to try next time I come. The sashimi was a good size portion, and the roll was the full size as well. All fish was fresh tasting. I feel like people are sleeping on this place, which is good for me because I didn't have to wait to be seated. More people came in as the evening progressed but I like dining at the earliest time possible so I'll never have issues. Music was jazzy, the servers were pretty attentive. Would definitely come back again, especially on a hot day when the only thing to eat is sushi, or ice cream. Definitely recommend. No issues per usual.

I've heard about Chef Kaz's Totoraku for years and never got an invitation. Well I finally got one…read moreand it was well worth the wait. He's got quite a personality and his food is truly extraordinary. He visited with us often during our three hour dinner and all I can say is that it was perfection. It was a real private dining ambiance and experience. Go if you can wrangle an invite!

I'm going to be honest; I'm a bit nervous about posting anything regarding this little spot. They…read morerequested that we don't take any pics at all and even though we did, we aren't suppose to post anything... but yeh, I'm a rebel. This secret spot is invite only and it's one of the best hidden gems of LA. You won't be able to call in for a reservation, so for those who are fortunate enough to get an invite, I applaud you and don't miss out on the experience of having your food prepped and presented by Chef Kaz. Other than the appetizers, this is a Japanese bbq restaurant consisting of mostly beef. Felt like we erected in a little secret dining experience. The restaurant looked like it was just there for a pop up, so it had like a real private dining ambiance.

The atmosphere was very pleasant and upscale, making it a great place for a night out with friends…read more My wife and I went there last night with several other couples, and overall we had a good experience. The staff was friendly, professional, and welcoming throughout the evening. There were some delays in getting a few of the dishes to the table, but the service itself was still good and the servers did their best to take care of us. The food was fresh, high quality, and definitely enjoyable. However, I'm someone who loves fine dining and high-end restaurants, so I tend to be very picky when it comes to reviews. While everything we ordered tasted very good, there wasn't a single dish that really stood out as unique or unforgettable. Nothing made me stop and think, "Wow, I've never had anything like this before." The food was delicious, but not necessarily memorable. The pricing is on the expensive side, but that's also what you would expect for a restaurant of this caliber and location, so I don't consider that a negative. Overall, we had a nice evening, enjoyed the food, and appreciated the service. I would absolutely consider coming back in the future to try more items from the menu. Maybe there are some signature dishes that we missed this time around. If a future visit impresses me a little more, I could definitely see this becoming a 5-star review. For now, it's a solid 4 stars from me.

We have been to Matsuhisa many times over the years and have always enjoyed it. We primarily go to…read morethe Aspen location now, which is consistently fantastic -- truly a 10/10 experience every time -- so we were excited to come back to the original Matsuhisa on La Cienega. Unfortunately, this visit was incredibly disappointing. We also didn't realize the restaurant had expanded. We were seated in the newer secondary room rather than the main dining room, and honestly, we felt like an afterthought. It was a Tuesday night and the room was practically empty, so there really wasn't an explanation for the lack of service. Our waitress briefly came over to take our drink order, then disappeared. One of my drinks was forgotten, which in itself would not have been a big deal, but then we sat for approximately 18 minutes without anyone returning to take our food order. No one checked on us at all. Eventually, I had to get up and go back to the front desk, where the staff were thankfully very kind and apologetic. I explained that no one had been to our table in 18 minutes and that we were in a hurry. Unfortunately, the food did not make up for the service. We ordered many of the things we normally get: vegetable tempura, albacore, salmon and other sushi, miso soup, chicken skewers, rice, and the creamy spicy shrimp. The creamy spicy shrimp was very good, but much of the rest was surprisingly underwhelming. The miso soup tasted completely different from what we remembered and was incredibly salty. The biggest surprise was the rice. It was overcooked and somehow managed to be mushy and hard at the same time. For a restaurant of this caliber, we honestly could not believe the side of rice was that poorly prepared. We have had so many wonderful experiences with Matsuhisa over the years, which made this visit even more disappointing. Between the lack of service, being seemingly forgotten in the secondary dining room, and several food-quality issues, this simply did not feel like the Matsuhisa experience we know. Unfortunately, we have to give this location two stars and will not be returning. We'll stick with the Aspen location, which continues to be exceptional. We are genuinely sad to say that because we expected so much more from Matsuhisa.