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Such a great local sushi find! We tried the tasting menu, which was a fun way to sample a little bit of everything, and everything was fresh and beautifully presented. The truffle edamame was delicious, especially with a little extra spice. The Elite Roll and LARP-er Roll were standouts for us. Great food, great experience, and definitely a spot I'd come back to. Such a little Sherman Oaks gem!
Our experience here is always top notch. We recently had Annie as our waitress and recommended something unique for us to try and she/ plus the dish did not disappoint! Love this spot
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.
The food and the service and the presentation is unbelievable. And the spicy Ramen with tempura and other delicious items are completely out of sight. And they even have Korean style Chirashi! I hope you are able to enjoy! We love it!! You will be happy you arrived. And Bree helped us. She is awesome!
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!
was able to get a last minute reservation here for a weekend dinner and everything was so good! highly recommend getting the uni pasta off their special menu and trying some of their many rolls. the menu is very extensive so i'll definitely come back to try more!
Pricey, but very fresh and delicious. Almost everything we ordered was excellent and definitely high quality. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because the service was extremely slow. It was a Sunday night on Ventura Blvd, so I understand it was busy, but service took way too long, refills on drinks, the food, asking how everything was, way longer than expected. Also, parking isn't great, it's street parking only, which can be a hassle.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
25 days ago
As soon as you walk in, everyone gives you a warm welcome. The vibes are friendly, intimate, and inviting -- you're about to have a goood meal! It being our first time, our server explained the menu and gave us her recommendations. We tried the albacore carpaccio -- my favorite item of the night. Loved the tender pieces of albacore drenched in sauce with jalapeños and crispy onions. (Definitely going back to get this again!) We also tried the elite roll (yellowtail) and the tuna on tuna roll. Both good, but the spicy mayo was on the sweeter side, which I'd never really had. It reminded me of candy so that was definitely different! Edamame was good too, and overall, we had a good experience and are interested in trying more items! read more
3 months ago
Such a great local sushi find! We tried the tasting menu, which was a fun way to sample a little bit of everything, and everything was fresh and beautifully presented. The truffle edamame was delicious, especially with a little extra spice. The Elite Roll and LARP-er Roll were standouts for us. Great food, great experience, and definitely a spot I'd come back to. Such a little Sherman Oaks gem! read more
12 days ago
1 month ago
Our experience here is always top notch. We recently had Annie as our waitress and recommended something unique for us to try and she/ plus the dish did not disappoint! Love this spot read more
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
14 days ago
The food and the service and the presentation is unbelievable. And the spicy Ramen with tempura and other delicious items are completely out of sight. And they even have Korean style Chirashi! I hope you are able to enjoy! We love it!! You will be happy you arrived. And Bree helped us. She is awesome! read more
8 months ago
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
was able to get a last minute reservation here for a weekend dinner and everything was so good! highly recommend getting the uni pasta off their special menu and trying some of their many rolls. the menu is very extensive so i'll definitely come back to try more! read more
19 days ago
2 months ago
Pricey, but very fresh and delicious. Almost everything we ordered was excellent and definitely high quality. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because the service was extremely slow. It was a Sunday night on Ventura Blvd, so I understand it was busy, but service took way too long, refills on drinks, the food, asking how everything was, way longer than expected. Also, parking isn't great, it's street parking only, which can be a hassle. 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
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
7 months ago
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
9 months ago
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
9 months ago
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9 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
4 months ago
This sushi spot is 10/10 staff is amazing. We Just found this gem last month. Great sushi !!!!! read more
5 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
5 months ago
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
1 month ago
4 months ago
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
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
7 months ago
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
6 months ago
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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
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
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
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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13573 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
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