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Best Restaurants in Tarzana

The best restaurants in Tarzana, Los Angeles — 7 ranked picks with ratings, must-try dishes and live table availability.

7 picks

Tarzana has 7 restaurants worth the trip, and this is the ranked list. Sushi Iki leads it at 4.9 stars, with Sushi Spot close behind. Prices run the whole way from $ counters to $$$$ rooms, and the strongest showings are Sushi, Ukrainian and Brunch. If you only order one thing, make it the 20-course nigiri omakase at Sushi Iki. 3 of the 7 take online reservations, and the live availability badge on each card shows what is actually open tonight.

Tarzana covers a lot of ground for its size — Sushi, Ukrainian and Brunch are all well represented across the 7 spots we track here, and the neighborhood averages 4.7 stars.

Sushi Iki

Sushi Iki

Sushi  ·  Tarzana  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.9

a six-seat omakase bar running 20-plus courses and a steady run of surprises

Must-try: 20-course nigiri omakase, Triggerfish with liver, Live seafood specials

📍 18663 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

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Sushi Spot

Sushi Spot

Sushi  ·  Tarzana  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.8

A Valley treasure whose famously affordable omakase is the best value on the row

Must-try: Seven-course $60 omakase, Tuna crispy rice, Crab hand roll

📍 19658 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

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Mon Japanese Restaurant

Mon Japanese Restaurant

Sushi  ·  Tarzana  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.8

A quirky but endearing old-school sushi spot with reggae and Chopped reruns on

Must-try: Jumbo scallop nigiri, Crab handroll, Ponzu specialty rolls

📍 19463 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

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Traktir - Tarzana Watch

Traktir - Tarzana

Ukrainian  ·  Tarzana  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.7

Ukrainian in Tarzana — 4.7 across 91 diner reviews

Must-try: Pelmeni, Borscht, Blini

📍 18588 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

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Cici's Cafe Watch

Cici's Cafe

Brunch  ·  Tarzana  ·  $

★★★★½ 4.6

A Valley breakfast darling with an encyclopedia-sized menu and a line to match

Must-try: Coco green tea pancakes, Omelets, Breakfast burrito

📍 18912 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

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Kravings Watch

Kravings

Steakhouse · Brazilian Steakhouse  ·  Tarzana  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.6

Steakhouse in Tarzana — 4.6 across 371 diner reviews

Must-try: Picanha steak, Lamb chops, Chimichurri fries

📍 18663 Ventura Blvd Ste 100, Tarzana, CA 91356

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Hummus Bar & Grill Watch

Hummus Bar & Grill

Israeli · Mediterranean · Grill  ·  Tarzana  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Tarzana's Israeli grill house — hummus by the platter, skewers off the coals, and salads that keep arriving

Must-try: Hummus with mushrooms, Mixed grill skewers, Free salad spread that arrives before you order

📍 18743 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Tarzana?

Sushi Iki — 4.9 stars across 551 reviews, the highest on this list. a six-seat omakase bar running 20-plus courses and a steady run of surprises.

Which of these is the best value?

Sushi Spot at $$ — 4.8 stars without the $$$$ bill. 5 of the 7 restaurants on this page are $$ or under.

Do these restaurants take reservations?

3 of the 7 book online — Traktir - Tarzana, Kravings and Hummus Bar & Grill. The rest are walk-in or phone-only. Each card here shows live availability for tonight where the restaurant publishes it.

What should I order?

The 20-course nigiri omakase at Sushi Iki, the seven-course $60 omakase at Sushi Spot and the jumbo scallop nigiri at Mon Japanese Restaurant. Those are the dishes regulars point to first.

How were these picked?

Ratings and review volume decide the order, but the list itself is drawn from restaurants people actually post about — 4 of the 7 here have a TikTok attached to their card. Every entry is checked as open before it ships.

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