The sushi is excellent, but what sets this restaurant apart is that they can cater to my unfortunate dietary restrictions. Namely, sodium, potassium and phosphorous. There is no salt in their tempura batter, for example. And they will make me sushi with regular rice (sushi rice is high in sodium). Aside from that it is among the best sushi we've found anywhere in L.A., and that's saying a lot. read more

I had a great experience at Sushi Zen Toro. The moment the dishes arrived, you could tell a lot of care went into the presentation. Each plate looked like a piece of art--everything was neatly arranged, balanced in color, and visually inviting. The sushi itself was beautifully plated. The fish had a fresh, vibrant shine, and the cuts were clean and precise. Garnishes like such as microgreens, and wasabi were placed thoughtfully, not just for decoration but to complement the dish. Even the simplest rolls looked elegant, with tight, uniform shapes and a nice contrast between ingredients. Overall, Sushi Zen Toro delivers both in flavor and presentation. If you appreciate sushi that looks as good as it tastes, this place is definitely worth visiting. read more

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1st of all the service was excellent. Our waiters went above & beyond. The food was good but the sashimi appetizers were unconventional... the Tai Ume was waaay too sour for me... my hubby however, loved it. The Yuzu Hirame was too creamy & weird for me, but again, my hubby liked it. I grew up with boring plain sashimi so I guess my palate is old LOL. Chicken teri lunch was a good portion & my husband enjoyed his sashimi lunch. The one downside was the miso soup. Guys, if this is an upscale restaurant you gotta COOK your miso soup. As a Japanese raised in Japan I was shocked to get re-heated soup with cold tofu & instant seaweed. I mean, what? Come on. Let's COOK all the ingredients. And no "grow-in-the-water" seaweed. Let's get the real stuff. read more

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Food is well made. Always fresh and top notch ingredients. To the point that no additional sauce needed. Perfect bits! Always kind, and professional service. Super clean place. We go once, sometimes twice a week. Prices are reasonable. Tried many places but we decided that this place is by far better than any other sushi restaurants in the valley. read more

Came here for date night! Zen Toro is more of a fusion Japanese sushi place that also does izakaya really well. We enjoyed trying multiple sashimi tasting platters as well as the grilled beef tongue skewers, lamb skewers, and spicy yellowtail crispy rice. Service was great since we were the only ones dining when it opened, and there were plenty of waitresses. Food came out relatively quickly, but for the same price point, I've had better in Studio City. This restaurant would add caviar as toppings, but it didn't really add much to the dishes. The highlight of the night for me was ironically the beef tongue which I ordered more of after my first order, and for my hubby, it was the lamb, even though this restaurant specializes in sushi lol. Great to have another local sushi restaurant in Sherman Oaks! Will be back! read more

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Amazing Fresh Sushi. All you sushi lovers will not regret! Entire staff working tremendously all the servers were great, smiling, joking, and loading up tables in a heartbeat. Well lit and extremely loud environment (Great for Kids). The sushi was very well prepared and presented. Must try the Baked Lobster Roll. Skip the Crispy Tempura Brussel Sprout. read more

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Had an amazing time at Zen Toro! Everything we ordered was delicious and mouthwatering. The service was amazing and attentive, especially Jeff who entertained us throughout the night. The ambiance is perfect for date night or celebration! Would definitely come again. read more

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Ambience--3/5the restaurant is clean and very simple but extremely LOUD Service--3/5our server was not the best, we had to flag him down to place our order; not attentive. When the check was dropped off they are all hovering over for the payment to clear your table. Food--3/5 definitely skip the zenviche, extremely tangy, can't taste the fish. The double G roll was great the other two rolls were average. It's a one time thing for me; but worth the try. read more

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I almost don't want to submit a review so we can gate keep this place to ourselves. We wandered in randomly on a Friday night and will continue to come back any chance we get. The food, the staff, the amtosphere were all great. Truly some of the best sushi I've had. Highly recommend! read more

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The food was amazing except for the crispy rice tuna because the rice was really hard but they where incredibly nice and replaced it. The device was attentive and fast and I loved how it was a calm place. read more

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Zen Toro is our Friday Sushi favorite restaurant. We love the quality of fish they serve and once they know your taste they recommend new dishes to try. Laper - new roll of scallop, blue fin tuna, avocado, chili thread, and topped with Yuzu kick is added to our list. The servers are knowledgeable about the food and have great service. Once you go you get hooked. Abaou (Chef Ara Zada)'s intro brought us to Zen Toro. read more

Zen Toro Restaurant - Laper - new roll of scallop, blue fin tuna, avocado, chili thread, and topped with Yuzu kick. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

This place is elite sushi energy Our go-to every single time is the yellowtail sashimi with crispy onions and garlic -- absolutely unreal. Fresh, flavorful, perfectly balanced... we dream about it. A close second is the lemon roll, which is light, zesty, and addictive in the best way. Portions are generous, the staff is genuinely wonderful, and the lunch specials are such a win. Also, do not sleep on the miso soup -- simple, comforting, and so yummy. Pro tip: ask for Mister Bombastic -- trust us If you're looking for consistently amazing sushi with great vibes, this is the spot. We'll be back (again and again and again). read more

Zen Toro is officially my new favorite sushi spot in LA. It's intimate and a cute spot for a date night or even a night out with friends. The staff were friendly and great service as well. You can make reservations through yelp, which I would recommend doing, especially on a weekend as it's quite an intimate space and it a popular place. We started off with the spicy tuna crispy rice, which was crispy and flavorful. We then had the Negi Taku roll which was my favorite roll of the night. The toro was so fresh and flavorful. If it was cheaper I would order way more of it. We also ordered three other rolls which were better in portion size and had a nice citrusy touch to them. Overall, everything was delicious and I can't wait to come back and try more items. I should note that it is slightly on the pricier end, so it's not an everyday sushi spot but, great for a nice treat once in a while. read more

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Zen Toro is SO good the sushi is always fresh and solid. I'm obsessed! I usually get the Big Papa hand roll, Double G roll, Elite roll, and Screaming Albacore roll. Their sashimi is amazing and the spicy tuna crispy rice is a must. Honestly everything is good--you can't go wrong! read more

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I've been back here several times since my last review and the experience is honestly much better now. The fish is always fresh and you can really taste the quality. Service has improved a lot too. It feels more organized and attentive, which makes a big difference. The only thing that still needs work is the crispy rice. I've ordered it multiple times and it keeps coming out stale, which is disappointing because it has a lot of potential to be a great dish. Overall this place has definitely stepped up and I enjoy coming back. Fix that one issue and it's easily a top spot. read more

Zen Toro Sushi Bar is an absolute standout and easily one of the best sushi bars in LA! The fish is incredibly fresh, and you can truly taste the quality in every single bite. Each roll and piece of nigiri is prepared with such care and precision--it's clear that freshness is a top priority here. The flavors are beautifully crafted, balanced, and intentional, allowing the fish to shine while still delivering bold, memorable combinations. Nothing feels overdone; every dish is thoughtfully composed and consistently delicious. From the quality of the food to the overall experience, Zen Toro delivers excellence across the board. A must-visit for any sushi lover, this place sets the bar high and keeps you coming back for more! read more

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I really love this place from the service to the food. It was an exceptional dinner. I had a reservation and they seated right away. Sushi was very fresh and tasty. My favorite was the yellowtail sashimi with garlic, blue crab handroll, double G roll and the seabass midori roll. Definitely would come back and try so many other items on the menu that sounded fantastic. read more

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We finally made it in to this restaurant. When we stepped in we were pleasantly surprised at the ambiance and the staff. We had a warm greeting from Jeff. He also brought me a tool for the purse. That's always a plus for me. Our server Eve was a very pleasant young lady. Both Jeff and Rudy are funny. With that kind of service you know the food will have to be great and it was. We ordered way too much but luckily I was hungry . We had their Chilean SeaBass Soup, Edamame, 2 skewers, Amberjack Carpaccio Sashimi, King Salmon Teriyaki with two combos. Definitely will be back. read more

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2 stars is for the other server who came and apologized for forgetting our order cuz our main server acted like he memorized everything and Forgot a few yakitori items. Ambience- it's a very small restaurant and felt very blah/boring/stiff - not welcoming & not cozy. Food wise - the kushiyaki skewers were super sweet that it was so bad. Imagine chicken liver that is super sweet - you'd think you're eating a dessert. Yuk. The popcorn chicken - the sauce was again so sweet and bland. It felt like just Mayo and food coloring. The lamb skewers- don't even bother! The albacore slices with crispy onion was ok. I don't think I would ever go back to this place. Valley parking only at the back of the restaurant. read more

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My bf and I used to come here before they changed ownership! This used to be Izakaya M and had fantastic Yakitori. We didn't even realize that it had changed till we walked in! Completely walked past the new sign and didn't notice till after. The vibes were different walking in, fancier almost. We were greeted by all the staff and got to choose between bar or table seating, we chose table. They offered hot towels and that's when I knew something was different! It was very nice, especially since we had to walk about a block in the cold because of the lack of parking along Ventura. It was a Tuesday night and got there maybe around 7pm ish? Surprised to see only two other couples in there, wasn't busy at all. Ended up just being us and one other family towards the end. We sat down and ordered food, mostly Yakitori (the beef tongue is an absolute must!! Perfect fat - meat ratio). I also saw Yellowtail Carpaccio with crunchy garlic and crispy onions with the usual ponzu but man that was right up my alley!! Came out rather quick and love that the slices are thin. Sometimes it can be too much if they are thick slices. Honestly, perfection. Absolutely delicious and almost ordered a second one!! The yakitori took a loooong time to come out and they came out like one by one (per meat choice) which seemed a bit odd. When we ordered it before, they had everything on basically the same plate. We ordered a little more towards the end (just two more yakitori) and I swear it took so long. Especially for being the only party ordering. The other family had already finished their order. Very odd and felt like we were waiting too long for such small items. Regardless, very good if you have nowhere else to be and staff are very friendly. Super clean restaurant as well and nicely spaced out. Will definitely be coming back! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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Absolutely love this place. It's somewhat new. Definitely check it out! They are very nice there too. The sushi was so fresh and flavorful, probably one of my top 4 sushi spots in all of Los Angeles the fatty tuna belly, the salmon look below at the pictures of what I got and definitely show them and for that. I stopped taking pictures of other stuff we were getting. It was so good I was in the moment Quick reviews just for you read more

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The best sushi I've had in a long time. I have my 3 regular sushi favorites but wanted to try somewhere new and I'm so happy I did! Everything was super fresh, the service was attentive and kind. The beauty roll & Lemon rolls were our favorites. However the prime rib robata and salmon hand roll with crispy onions was unreal. It's a relatively small place so I'm happy we were seated quickly and the noise level was perfect. A lot of these smaller places echo and make it miserable to enjoy a meal. I can't wait to go back! read more

Zen Toro Restaurant - Salmon hand roll with crispy onions, cucumber and avocado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Everything was so fresh and delicious. Outstanding service, I will highly recommend. Nice and casual entertainment.

We went to zen toro for the first time. Ever single roll was so delicious. Even the edamame had a level of flavor I've never had before. I asked the chef to make me something unique and he didn't not disappoint. Hands down the best sushi restaurant on sushi row. read more

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Delicious sushi, fresh- service was excellent! Lunch specials are very reasonable at $28. I need to come back to try rolls and saki! All beers imported from Japan Parking on the street for easy parking. read more

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Food was tasty and modern, the servers were friendly. What I didn't like about it was they were messing up my orders almost every time. When the chef served me some sushi roll only when I asked the servers to come then I knew it's one of the chef's special so I got it for free. How pissing!!! read more

I came from SF to visit family back in the valley and took them to this cute but unassuming spot for lunch on a weekday because it wasn't too packed. Little did I know I was going to be so pleasantly surprised by how tasty everything was! I heard they changed owners and wanted to give everything a try. From the yakitori menu (must try: lamb chop and Kobe beef... ) to the bomb fresh fish to the assortment of sake cocktails, I was floored yall. As a certified city girl, I've had my fair share of fish and I have to give it to them, the chefs selection of nigiri was so bomb and flavorful I didn't have to dip into wasabi or soy sauce! Would take this over most omakase sets in SF and NY. Such pleasant and attentive staff too, I felt like we were having a privately hosted dinner party. Check out this hidden gem if you're local or in the area, I know my family will be‍ read more

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New sushi spot in LA This contemporary site serves classic & inventive sushi rolls, Japanese mains & combination plates. Recommending their Tasting menu, the rolls and cocktails. Cheers! Tasting menu: -Toro tasting - seared toro with daikon and garlic chip. Has blue fin toro, toro, marinated quail egg, caviar and gold flake - Tuna tasting -- tuna with nigiri soy, mini crispy rice tuna with caviar and blue fin toro - Salmon tasting - seared salmon with nigiri sauce, daikon, salmon with sweet kelp and shiso leaves, salmon with finger lime, king salmon with black truffle and truffle oil. You eat from left side to the right side. - Rolls: -Zen toro roll - blue crab, avocado, and shiso leaves, all wrapped in soy paper. Topped with avocado, seared toro, fresh ground pepper, pickled wasabi, and garlic chips. -Zen tutomaki - no rice! Salmon, yellow tail, avocado, crab leg, toro wrapped in soy paper and cucumber wrap and salmon and gold flakes - halibut shiso roll- albacore and cucumber stuffings. Toppings: Sisho leaves, halibut, avocado, Serrano pepper and chili flakes plus micro cilantro . Dressing: citrus plus Serrano pepper dressing Appetizers - garlic Edamame with truffle Drinks: -Hot sake -Cucumber Matini -Lychee martini -Pellegrino read more

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My new favorite spot! I love Zen Toro! I'm extremely picky when it comes to sushi.. My expectations are high and I don't play around but this place never disappoints. Every visit has been on point. The food, the staff, the service... everything is top-tier. read more

Great service Amazing food Very responsible prices My husband and I are definitely regulars!!! read more

Went here for a soft opening to try out a new spot near our house. Ambiance: it's nice, clean, typical sushi restaurant vibe. I know some ppl dress up to eat for a restaurant but as long as you can pay that's all that matters. Place: I don't understand what ppl are complaining and this place should have a higher star. Clearly it's not the same as the previous "restaurant" that was here but that's before... hence new name soo whatever. Food: I love the sushi here. Some people probably didn't know what to order and obviously didn't like it, but if you're looking for "California roll" maybe this is not the place for you... we ordered: ohagi, uni toast with black truffle, jumbo scallops sushi, uni sushi, yamakake, the best lamb chops ever, truffle edemame, shishito peppers and other foods but it was great! Fresh fish soo it was delicious Service: was amazing as always! Jeff you're wonderful Price: I think the price is fair for the quality of food that we received read more

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The wife and I always enjoy this place. The food is delicious as you have many options to choose from. First you need to try their Katsuo[Skipjack] Nigiri which is Raw skipjack on vinegared rice. Also you need to try their Hon Maguro [Bluefin] Nigiri which Raw bluefin tuna on rice. Both are great options. read more

Thursday night restaurant was packed. They have a waiting list with digital code reservation. Sashimi salad was good, fish was fresh. We order Elite roll. No fan of it. There was aftertaste. Cucumber salad and seaweed salad were good. read more

Best sushi in LA. STK roll, blue fin tasting, belly tasting, etc get anything it's the BEST SUSHI You will have in THIS SIDE OF TOWN , if not all of LA. Great service, cute restaurant always packed at dinner and good to make a reservation first. They also have such good drinks- they have a martini I'm in love with, so you have to try the green martini I forgot what it's called but you'll see it on their menu of special drinks. You won't regret trying this place. Best kept secret of Sherman oaks studio city not sure what city it's in but GO HERE AND EAT IT read more

I don't normally leave reviews, but I felt that our experience Zen Toro in Sherman Oaks was extraordinary and worth reviewing. They just opened for lunch after three months as a new restaurant so we popped in for some sushi. The host couldn't have been more welcoming so we took a seat at the sushi bar in front of the sushi chef Sam. We ordered a couple of their specialty rolls which were outstanding and were treated to a slice of king salmon topped with shaved truffles and black caviar. It was incredible. Even their iced green tea was awesome - not watery and very flavorful. Their ingredients are top notch, only the freshest fish and ingredients that they import from all over the world. And to make it sound even better, their prices were very reasonable. I would give this restaurant 10 stars if I could. read more

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Great new spot. Fits right in with all the other great Ventura sushi places nearby. Very nice staff and chefs. Clearly they're still new and the "just opened unknown spot" feel add to the charm. read more

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This place goes above and beyond! The food is phenomenal and the staff make me want to come back again and again. This is a great spot for a date or a birthday celebration! Zen Toro has the BEST yellowtail rolls I have ever had ( the screaming yellowtail is to DIE FOR, the yellowtail chili crudo makes my mouth water) The double G roll is so bomb! Not a fan of sushi? The lamb chops, the beef tongue, and the pork belly are one of the best options on the menu. Chilla is a great sever with a charming personality! Jeffrey was such a funny guy and was always cracking jokes. Kaylee, Rudy, and Eve were so attentive to us! Chef Mike knows his stuff! I just had a birthday here and they made my day even more special :) Thank you for the wonderful food and service! This place is the best town! read more

Zen Toro Restaurant - yellowtail chili crudo, screaming yellowtail, double g roll, the beauty roll, baked salmon roll, and the eighto roll!! Love it :) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

5 stars!!! A hidden gem! Zen Toro absolutely blew me away with its fresh, delicious sushi and charming atmosphere. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and well taken care of--shoutout to Jeff, who was amazing. He was helpful, professional, and so approachable--exactly the kind of service that makes a place memorable. Every dish I tried was spot-on, but the baked lobster roll??!? Rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. And the spicy tuna roll was a total hit--fresh, with just the right kick. You can really taste the quality in every bite. This place has officially become my go-to for high-quality sushi. Highly recommend if you're craving something special and satisfying. read more

Zen Toro Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Found this amazing new spot for sushi and great location on Sherman Oaks, Ventura. First you walked in, you got the vibe. Nice clean cozy feeling, the ambiance gives you an intimate settings. Service was top notch, from the moment we were seated and they kept attentively check on us and refilling our beverages. Both the servers and chefs were very friendly, cheerful and polite. Everything was presented nicely and tasted wonderful. The fish quality was so fresh and had a delicious texture and taste for each different piece. - Truffle edamame : Garlic edamame with truffle. You can find garlic edamame in every sushi restaurant, but this one is worth to try. Very addicting. - DIRTY Johnny : "Highly recommended". Their speciality roll, stood out for it's delicate presentation and well-paired flavors. Their Fresh Uni topped with caviar and gold flakes, excellent! - Tai Special Sashimi : Perfect for starter, combination of citrus, sweet, tiny of jalapeno spicy and grapefruit. - Lamb Chop : Superrr tender, juicy and well marinated, bestt Lamb chop everr!! - Zen Toro Roll : Melt in your mouth, perfect finishing with the splash of truffle oil and gold flakes, bring it to the next level. - Zen Futomaki : Rolls without rice instead with soy paper. Wrapped with cucumber and hint of yuzu tobiko, bring out so refreshing and very interesting. I think price are pretty fair. You're paying for good quality and enjoyment. Definitely will come back from time to time. An advice to those who want to try (especially big parties) try to reserve ahead of time. read more

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Zen Toro team I was very disappointed by our recent visit. We paid extreme premium prices for mediocre sushi many dishes arrived soggy and tasteless, and the bill was confusing. To make matters worse, a couple of people at our table became ill (vomiting and diarrhea) after the meal. This is unacceptable given the high prices. There are serious health and ethics concerns here. read more

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