Shunji Japanese Cuisine

3003 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica
(310) 826-4737

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This was my second time at Shunji and since it was so consistent, I thought I should give it a shout out. You may miss it if you aren’t paying attention, nestled behind a non-discrete door on Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica, Shunji Japanese Cuisine is a Michelin-starred gem that redefines the art of sushi dining. Chef Shunji Nakao is a legend and this intimate restaurant offers an omakase experience that is as unforgettable as it is refined.

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I visited for the first time since the shop moved to its new location. There is no signboard for the shop. About five minutes before the reservation time, we were allowed to enter the shop. The interior felt like a very traditional Japanese sushi restaurant, with wooden decor. There are six seats for each chef, and we enjoyed our meal while having pleasant conversations with the chef and other customers.

We chose a course that included sake tasting, featuring...
Shunji Japanese Cuisine located near Santa Monica
Run by husband and wife Shunii, both very talkative.
They almost kept interacting with the guests throughout the dinner. Very
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The Omakase set meal price is 280$/per. There are 26 noodles in total on the day.
Tao is the most filling omakase I have ever eaten. Even the chef said it
Indeed, I had a lot of courses that day, usually about 22 courses, and the price/performance...

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