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Sushi Nozawa
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Restaurants
11288 Ventura Blvd Ste C
Studio City,
California 91604
I used to be a regular at Sassabone back at its old location. When we discovered a place that also...
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I used to be a regular at Sassabone back at its old location. When we discovered a place that also did a "Trust the Chef" about 30 minutes closer to our home, my family decided to try Nozawa. Over the course of the past 2 years, Nozawa has easily surpassed Sassabone in food quality, service, decor & general vibe.
The fish is always perfect - fresh, melt in your mouth, not the least bit "fishy" or tough, as most sushi is when prepared in a mediocre way aka most everywhere else. The fish itself it so fresh and delicious that Nozawa doesn't need to drench it in spicy mayos or add crazy ingredients. If that's what you're looking for, go somewhere else.
Nozawa is about the fish, the homemade wasabi, and the ponsu sauce. Once you go Nozawa, you never go back. I can't eat other sushi now. I've been spoiled!
Pros: Freshest fish, quiet, calm, simple, clean flavor, quick
Cons: expensive (but worth it)
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Katsu-Ya
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Restaurants
11680 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
Katsu-ya is a great, small sushi joint that you'll love! Only problem is, get a reservation...its...
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Katsu-ya is a great, small sushi joint that you'll love! Only problem is, get a reservation...its always full!
Pros: Great Sushi, not "snooty"
Cons: Hard to get a table
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Sushi Dan
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Restaurants
11056 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
I work for Disney and we love having lunch meetings at Sushi Dan!!!!!!!!! The LAS VEGAS ROLL is...
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I work for Disney and we love having lunch meetings at Sushi Dan!!!!!!!!! The LAS VEGAS ROLL is my favorite dish and I wish I could eat it every day. The staff is always polite and knows us by name. I cannot recommend this place enough. YOU MUST TRY THE LAS VEGAS ROLL!
Pros: sushi, staff, value, lunch specials
Cons: sometimes a wait
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MATSUDA! This restaurant has had the same owner for a decade. The food is truly fantastic, the...
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MATSUDA! This restaurant has had the same owner for a decade. The food is truly fantastic, the flavors and special recipes are my favorite. I recommend the Fried onion Albacore Sashimi, Tuna tartar, Citrus Halibut Carpaccio, Spicy Tuna Biscuit, Studio City Roll, Superstar Roll. Chef's special is 3 pieces of sushi a la carte, chosen from the catch of the day. Fresh. The wait staff is very attentive too.
Try everything from the specials.
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Shiki Sushi
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Local Favorite
12745 1/2 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
I walked into Shiki a year ago and was greeted like I was family. The sushi chefs are so friendly...
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I walked into Shiki a year ago and was greeted like I was family. The sushi chefs are so friendly and genuine. Since that day, I eat at Shiki 3-4 times per week..sometimes twice a day! The fish is so fresh and surprisingly affordable! The portions are generous, so you don't spend a fortune. I've gotten all my friends addicted to this place. Some of them even come out from Santa Monica to eat at Shiki! Johnny, Eric, and Jay are the best sushi chefs ever! This place is my favorite restaurant hands down! I have a difficult time eating at other sushi spots...nothing can compare to Shiki!
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this is my favorite japanese restaurant in LA. i come all the time and i just love the food and...
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this is my favorite japanese restaurant in LA. i come all the time and i just love the food and the decor.
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Asanebo
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Restaurants
11941 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
Micheline Guide was right about them. Asanebo is a great restaurant. In my mind, they are one of...
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Micheline Guide was right about them. Asanebo is a great restaurant. In my mind, they are one of the few restaurants in LA that have class. They are traditional but not pretentious in the way Nozawa is (I'm talking about their attitude, not the decor.) Asanebo chefs use fresh sozai (materials) and yet the prices are not so high as, let's say, old Ginza Sushiko. In terms of innovativeness, they try just about enough to surprise us but won't go into the degree of banality. I like Matsuhisa too, but I think you need to think of their food as totally different category from Japanese cuisine. And nothing wrong with that. But when you are really craving for Japanese food like I do sometimes (because I'm Japanese,) I'd go to Asanebo.
Pros: Food
Cons: Some dishes are better than the other, but isn't that the case with any restaurant?
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Teru Sushi
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Restaurants
11940 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
I go once or twice a week and sit at the bar. Order a spicy tuna hand roll with avocado on soy...
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I go once or twice a week and sit at the bar. Order a spicy tuna hand roll with avocado on soy paper, then order a baked crab hand roll on soy paper, then order the yellowtail. Next, try to remember three things you have eaten in a row in the past that could possibly compete!!!
I don't go on Monday's as Richard the sushi chef is not there. He is THE MAN when it comes to sushi!
Pros: Richard and great fish
Cons: a little costly but well worth it
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Ahi Sushi
Category:
Lunch Spot
12915 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
ITS A SMALL CUTE INTIMATE SPOT WHERE YOU CAN CHOSE TO SIT OUTSIDE IN THE PATIO ASWELL. ITS ONE OF...
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ITS A SMALL CUTE INTIMATE SPOT WHERE YOU CAN CHOSE TO SIT OUTSIDE IN THE PATIO ASWELL. ITS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SUSHI SPOTS. THE SUSHI IS ALWAYS SOO DELICIOUS AND THE SERVICE IS EXCELLENT. THEY SEAT YOU RIGHT AWAY, AND THEY ARE NEVER OVER CROWDED. THE PRICES ARE REASONABLE AND THE FOOD IS PERFECT. CHECK IT OUT! I GO ATLEAST ONCE A WEEK
Pros: GREAT SUSHI, GREAT SERVICE, FREE PARKING. CUTE PLACE
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Yen Sushi & Sake Bar
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Japanese Restaurants
12930 Ventura Blvd Ste 120
Studio City,
California 91604
PARKING IS FREE ITS IN THE BACK, LOCATED RIGHT ON VENTURA, THIS PLACE IS MY FAVE SUSHI SPOT IN THE...
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PARKING IS FREE ITS IN THE BACK, LOCATED RIGHT ON VENTURA, THIS PLACE IS MY FAVE SUSHI SPOT IN THE VALLEY. THE SUSHI IS ALWAYS FRESH AND THEY HAVE A GREAT VARIETY. THE ROLLS ARE SOOOO GOOD! THE PLACE IS NEVER OVER CROWDED, AND ITS A SMALL CUTE INTIMATE SPOT FOR DINNER OR A A DATE. I GO HERE ATLEAST ONCE A WEEK WITH MY BF OR MY FRIENDS AND EVERYONE LOVES THE SUSHI.
MUST GO!
Pros: BEST SUSHI,BEST SAKE,CUTE LITTLE SPOT
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