🍣 Best in LA
LA's best sushi restaurants — from omakase counters to neighborhood rolls. The definitive 2026 guide.
12 picksWest Hollywood's legendary word-of-mouth sushi counter — no menu, no photography, chef's choice only, and one of the highest sushi IQs in Los Angeles
Must-try: Seasonal omakase, Market daily fish, Uni preparations
📍 8539 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Beverly Hills counter omakase from the legendary Nozawa family — intimate 10-seat sushi bar, Michelin-listed, and one of the most focused meals in the city
Must-try: Seasonal omakase nigiri, Chef's daily market fish, Uni hand roll to close
📍 212 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Michelin two-star omakase in DTLA — the Los Angeles outpost of the legendary Tokyo original, serving the finest traditional Edomae sushi in the city
Must-try: Seasonal Edomae nigiri omakase, Otoro tuna, Live shrimp (kuruma ebi)
📍 609 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Studio City's Michelin-starred omakase where Tetsuya Nakao's pristine sushi and cooked courses stand with the best in LA
Must-try: Omakase menu, Bluefin tuna selection, Chef's seasonal cooked courses
📍 11941 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Atwater Village's intimate Michelin-recognized sushi counter where Mori Onodera's handmade ceramics frame some of LA's most precise nigiri
Must-try: Omakase menu, Seasonal nigiri, Chef's cooked appetizers
📍 3133 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Little Tokyo's legendary lunch line — sashimi-grade fish, absurd value, and a queue that tells you everything you need to know
Must-try: Sashimi deluxe lunch set, Toro nigiri, Albacore
📍 422 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
A 20-seat counter where an Osaka yakiniku master grills premium Wagyu in front of you
Must-try: Butcher's Omakase ($70), Tenma Omakase ($50), A5 Wagyu Short Rib
📍 2104 Artesia Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504
James Beard Award-winning Japanese cuisine where Tokyo meets Texas — creative crudo, pristine nigiri
Must-try: Madai Crudo, 10 oz A5 Wagyu Tataki, Hama Chili
📍 9001 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 101, West Hollywood, CA 90069
The original — Nobu Matsuhisa's first restaurant, where he invented new-style sashimi and changed how America eats Japanese food
Must-try: New style salmon sashimi, Yellowtail with jalapeño, Black cod with miso
📍 129 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
The Nozawa Group's hand roll bar — fresh nori, pristine fish, and the best value the Nozawa team has ever charged
Must-try: Nozawa's 6 Hand Roll Set, Toro hand roll, Bay scallop hand roll
📍 421 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
DTLA's theatrical Japanese restaurant with a 5,500-gallon aquarium and Pershing Square pedigree
Must-try: Premium sashimi, Specialty rolls, Japanese whisky selection
📍 448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
The Pacific's best table — Nobu's Malibu outpost where the ocean view competes with the black cod miso for your full attention
Must-try: Black cod with miso, Yellowtail jalapeño sashimi, Tiradito Nobu style
📍 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Asanebo in Studio City is widely regarded as the best omakase in LA — exceptional quality in an understated room. For a more social sushi experience, Nobu Malibu is iconic. Sugarfish is the best value for consistent, quality sushi across the city.
Omakase in LA typically runs $150–$350+ per person without drinks. Asanebo and high-end counters sit at the top end. Sugarfish's Trust Me menu is a more accessible entry point at $40–$60.
For omakase spots, absolutely — book weeks in advance. Asanebo and similar counters fill up fast. Sugarfish doesn't take reservations, so expect a wait on weekends.