Los Angeles has a plethora of culinary strong suits, including regional Chinese fare, tacos of all stripes , and world-class sushi. Nearly every corner of the city — the Valley, the Westside, the San Gabriel Valley, and the South Bay — lays claim to an incredible sushi counter with a veritable master at the helm. More casual experiences offering hand rolls and old-school takeout reflect the breadth of LA’s sushi culture.
From reasonably priced gems to extravagant omakase, here are Los Angeles’s essential sushi restaurants. The Brothers Sushi The Valley is no stranger to good sushi and Brother’s is a fine addition to the thriving scene. Order a la carte or sit back and let chef Mark Okuda take care of the meal with an omakase.
While the more creative menu costs $200, the $150 starter menu offers many of the same stellar sushi. Brothers has locations in Santa Monica and Culver City . Also featured in: The 25 Essential Restaurants in the San Fernando Valley 14 Essential Omakase Feasts in Los Angeles Soko A hidden gem tucked into the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, this sushi destination from chef Masa Shimakawa offers a reasonable 12-course nigiri omakase for $120, or a more well-rounded six-course omakase for $185 that offers some prepared dishes.
The tiny alcove sushi bar feels convivial and playful compared to some more stoic sushi counters around town. Soko also offers beautiful bento takeout and delivery for those wanting quality sushi at home or in the office. .