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EXPLORE L.A. | | | | | | | 11941 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
CA
91604
818-760-3348 | | | | | Description: STUDIO CITY. This appealing eatery is a regular and constant choice for folks looking for the best sushi around. A great menu offers both cooked and raw items, and excellent service makes the experience that much better. Sashimi is a specialty, but you'll find everything from salmon skin rolls and eel tempura to abalone and sea urchin.
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| 129 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills,
CA
90211
310-659-9639 | | | | | Description: BEVERLY HILLS. Matsuhisa is first-born sibling to the internationally trendy Nobu restaurants and is the chef-owner's original endeavor. It's not so given to fanfare as the others, and the relative quiet of the place is incredibly appealing to folks who prefer that the focus be on the cuisine. And what sublime food it is, thanks to an excellent sashimi salad, delectable tempura, and "new style" sashimi that gets a kick from Latin American flavors. Cooked items are also terrific, as is the omakase menu. And yes, it's a great spot for stargazing no, not the celestial kind.
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| 8225 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood,
CA
90046-2413
323-650-3524 | | | | | Description: WEST HOLLYWOOD. This rock-and-roll sushi house has three floors catering to every taste. On the first floor are big-screen televisions and pool tables where sports fans can eat and watch the big game. Floor two is a quieter, more traditional dining room. The third floor is decorated with waterfalls and televisions playing rock videos, and after midnight, tables are pushed away to make room for a dance floor. In all, Miyagi's boasts seven sushi bars and six beverage bars. Crowds come to see and be seen. Other regular events include comedy performances, acoustic shows, karaoke, and poetry readings.
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| 11500 W Pico Blvd
West Los Angeles,
CA
90064
310-479-3939 | | | | | Description: WEST LOS ANGELES. This understated spot doesn't even have its name on the sign look instead for a rustic sketch of a fish. The minimalist interior features simple table and bar seating in order to place focus on the exquisite food. In fact, presentation of some of the city's freshest seafood is so breathtaking that diners have been known to comment that they didn't know whether to eat it or frame it. Try octopus carpaccio, broiled prawns, or fabulously fresh sashimi. Order a Kirin beer to highlight the flavors.
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| 3835 Crosscreek Rd
Malibu,
CA
90265
310-317-9140 | | | | | Description: MALIBU. A favorite with Malibu's young and trendy crowd, this member of the famous chain impresses with a sleek decor punctuated with rich wood accents and jet-black chairs. The clientele is even more hip than the interior, and you'll often find a veritable "who's who" of famous locals in attendance. House specialties range from fresh-from-the-sea octopus to popular items like delicate oysters, exquisite sushi, and mouthwatering squid pasta.
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| 11288 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
CA
91604
818-508-7017 | | | | | Description: STUDIO CITY. At this storefront eatery, you'll be treated to fresh, delicious sushi and good service. One quirk, however, is that the chef, although a master at his craft, has a reputation for being a bit demanding both of himself and of diners. Folks are expected to order from the menu only and to obey arbitrary rules of dining, like eating a piece of sushi in a single mouthful. It's not unheard of for rule-breakers to be asked to leave. Your best bet is to sit at the bar, not request anything extraneous, and let the chef dole out what he deems appropriate. If you accept such idiosyncracies, you'll find traditional Japanese cuisine at its absolute best.
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| 33 Miller Alley
Pasadena,
CA
91103
626-683-3000 | | | | | Description: PASADENA. Perhaps one of the region's best sushi joints, ultra-sleek Sushi Roku may not attract the trendy model-and-starlet crowd that its West Hollywood and Santa Monica siblings get; nevertheless, wise Pasadenians take full advantage of the Japanese "comfort food" (some of it prepared on an open-flame grill). Diners looking to go the raw route should consider sampling something from the sushi bar, like miji, katana with cucumber, crab and avocado, and sea eel there are far too many choices for just one visit.
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| 3221 Donald Douglas Loop S
Santa Monica,
CA
90405
310-313-0977 | | | | | Description: SANTA MONICA. Known for an exceptional selection of sakes and an award-winning sushi bar, The Hump rests above its sister restaurant, Typhoon. The establishment's name honors WWII supply pilots, who crossed over the Himalayas and called Mount Everest "the hump." Diners can choose from a wide assortment of fresh sushi and sashimi; folks who shy away from raw seafood can take advantage of the menu's handful of cooked dishes. Contemporary decor and great views of airport take-offs and landings complete the experience.
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| 1716 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach,
CA
90277
310-540-1222 | | | | | Description: REDONDO BEACH. If you're out and about in Redondo Beach, Chez Melange is definitely worth a stop. An eclectic menu features everything from sushi and Southern fried chicken salad to spicy Cajun meatloaf and Moroccan chicken, all prepared with an expert hand. Despite the diverse inspirations, every dish displays the chef's creativity and skill. Add to that an excellent wine list, stylish decor, and warm, professional service, and you have a "can't miss" dining experience.
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| 11680 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
CA
91604
818-985-6976 | | | | | Description: STUDIO CITY. A favorite with close-by industry types, this restaurant enjoys a loyal patronage that the chef-owner much appreciates. These folks won't settle for sushi anywhere else, and have become accustomed to the eatery's impeccably fresh fish, inventive rolls, and prompt service. A popular lunch spot for business people.
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