50 Best Sushi Bars near Valley Glen

“I want to thank all the staff from Kasuki Sushi for being so generous. My brother and I were talking about getting together for my birthday this Sunday at my house. They overheard our plans and without us saying anything, they brought out this piece of cake and the whole staff sang happy birthday! Chefs were top notch on their sushi as always. Enjoyed every bite. THANK YOU SO MUCH, you have no idea how nice and meaningful that was.“

“This is place is fantastic! It is such a unique experience, the food is delicious, fresh and so satisfying. We ate our food so quick that i didn't get a chance to take pictures of everything else we ordered.My husband and I have been coming here since late 2000's and so happy to support his business for many more years ❤️“

“best rolls in the Valley don't go anywhere else“

“Has the best poke around the area by far! Tried another poke place near there and instantly regretted it so if you’re by the area always pick this place! They offer really good portions and the fish is always good. The only complaint is now they’re offering a coffee and matcha and if you don’t know how to make it just don’t sell it. Got the ‘matcha’ iced latte and was served a glass of milk with green tint it was just sad. Who orders matcha to drink a glass of whole milk?“

“Super delicious and they are always so kind ! I tried the red curry and it was so rich in flavor and you choose your spice level .

Kid-friendliness: They actually have kid plates and little cups for your toddler ! I really love this place .“

“This is absolutely my favorite sushi restaurant in LA and I have been back now 10 times. I have lived here for 3 years and was looking for a fresh, well made sushi joint and finally found it. The owner is so kind and welcomes you upon walking in. I always get the miso soup, crispy rice and albacore fried onion roll. Everything is cooked to perfection and so flavorful. The ambiance is lovely with 1950s jazz playing and quick service. I cannot give this restaurant enough praise. Highly recommend!!“

“Incredible service from Adam and the rest of the team. There is an open kitchen showing everything being prepared right before you. I was especially surprised at how quickly the dishes were coming out. The hand rolls were incredible and the most delicious specials! Honourable mention for the Mochi, a must try! Honestly some of the best sushi I’ve ever had! 100% would recommend ???“

“My experience at Omakase by Osen was great! This was my first Omakase experience and will certainly not be my last. All of the courses offered for the Nagatsuki Omakase were delicious, but my favorites had to be the wagyu wrap and egg custard. The quality was great, but for the amount of food you get, $140 may not be worth it to you if you expect to be totally full after. However, I definitely value the dining experience that comes with the food so it was worth it for me. The waitresses were so attentive and even did a little extra for me since it was my birthday. I would highly recommend!“

“Must get sushi, but don’t forget the corn tempura and momotaro tomato (seasonal). Awesome sake selection too.“

“Superb place. Unfortunately Jonny Won (?) left couple of years ago but the current Chef is more than capable of upholding this restaurant's glowing reputation for exceptionally fresh ingredients and superb cooking skills. My only advice is to stick to fish and leave the meat dishes as, although nice, are not quite "wow" as they used to be.“

“Come here for happy hour! Mad we missed it by a half hour. Happy hour 5-6 and 8-9. Most of the rolls and apps and drinks are on the happy hour menu at a very discounted price. Rolls on happy hour are like 13 instead of 18 or 19.

The edamame app was huge, plenty to share. We were 3 and couldn’t finish it. And it was super fresh with a good amount of salt on it which I like. The rolls were fresh and delicious. I liked the shrimp tempura and ultimate salmon roll. The garlic ninja roll was good too. Those were my favorites. The salmon crunch roll was too spicy for me. The plum wine was very sweet. The matcha beer just tasted like beer but was colored green. I guess there was matcha in there too but I didn’t taste it.

It was quiet on a Monday night. I made a reservation but didn’t need to. Very casual place and wait service was very friendly. Lots of robots also roaming the street and picking up orders :)“

“Came back here second time and again was so impressed by the service and hospitality. The owner of always there and makes sure everyone’s happy. Great food, so fresh it melts if your mouth!! Can’t wait to come back! Very fair prices by the way.“

“Phenomenal experience and the staff was excellent.“

“Love Ajito!! Has been my favorite local sushi spot for over 8 years!“

“Amazing food and service, chef Hilo made my experience feel like I was truly understanding each bite I took into my food. Amazing atmosphere“

“That sounds like a fantastic dining experience“

“Lovely spot for Sushi, very elegant and chic. I definitely enjoyed the sushi tasted very fresh and had that silky taste to it. It was also my first time trying the purple flowers I forgot the name but they were delicious. I'm unsure if its very busy but it looked almost empty when we arrived very calm and pretty. The little shopping center outside was also fun.

Dietary restrictions: Has gluten free options and others.“

“Low key casual place. Clean restaurant and extensive menu. It was busy but not a long line. We enjoyed our spicy tuna roll, Steve had spicy tuna bowl with rice and we shared yellow tail sushi. There is a bar at the back where you grab your own wasabi and ginger. I noticed something I had never seen before in one of the containers it looked charred. So we tried it, it is seaweed and It Was Delicious and crispy but even meaty (this is difficult to explain) you must try it for yourself but I believe it adds umami to the meal in such a unique and unexpected way. I really enjoyed our visit. I’d eat here again when I’m passing through Kore town in a heart beat“

“Probably the best Sushi/Sashimi place in Los Angeles.
I know fresh and quality sashimi/sushi and this probably the freshest I've seen in a long while. The owners are super sweet, top notch service and the restaurant interior is so clean and comfortable. Again the quality of the fish was above the norm.“

“Super tasty! King Yubu is a little hidden gem kind of place. Really delicious Korean style sushi. Think like little pockets with all kinds of fillings on rice. I got the Signature King Yubu, the spicy pork belly and the unagi Yubu with a spicy tuna and tempura sushi roll. All really good we also tried the kimchi loaded fries really big portion definitely a shareable portion. It was corn cheese with kimchi on the seasoned fries you can get different toppings like fried chicken or bulgogi but just the fries by themselves were super good so we went without all the extra. Definitely coming back to try the other options on the menu looks like new updates and ideas coming to the menu all the time. Great job chef.“

“Leo is the best chef. So kind, personable, and knows his sushi. He makes just about everything from his ginger to his soy sauce from scratch even though he’ll tell you, “no soy sauce” for most of the sushi that comes as it should be eaten. Best sushi restaurant on Ventura Blvd by far. Make sure to try his dry aged fish!

Parking: There are a few spots behind the restaurant.“

“Both lunch and dinner service are quick which is rare when a place is this busy. Waitstaff and the chefs are working hard which created a great atmosphere.

The fish selection changes daily but they did have otoro and amaebi while I was there.

The restaurant fills up really quickly and there was a wait every time I was there so being a little early is advised.“

“worth the price. 20 courses of fish all delicious. i’d say it’s the correct amount of food. sometimes i go to fine dining and im hungry after, but here i was satisfied.somewhat cramped seating. avoid if your a large individual. people wore nice clothing, not overly fancy but business casual.“

“great food. Good service. decent prices“

“I pop in here probably once a week sometimes twice for a glass of wine. The bartenders are very cheerful and informed with respect to varieties and flavors and all the jazz. They walk you through the options and make tip top recommendations. The place is always slammed at night, yet the manager is extremely accommodating and always finds a place for me to chill and savor the weekend ambiance. I’ve never had their food, but it looks delicious. All the servers are friendly and have excellent people skills. The outdoor space is a fun hang too if you have a group. I always feel spoiled here. 5 star experiences.“

“During my trip to the U.S., the best food I had was sushi. The quality of the fish was exceptional, and everything from the appetizers to the dessert was perfect. You could really feel the care and high-quality ingredients in every dish. The service was also incredibly friendly. I enjoyed a delicious omakase with friends in a private room. If I ever travel to the U.S. again, I’ll definitely visit this place again. Highly recommended!“

“Wonderful sushi spot. Plenty of parking & a great place ro dine with friends.“

“The food is delicious and on point! Sushi is so good, I recommend the crispy rice spicy tuna. I loved the Mediterranean Salad w grilled chicken. The cacio Pepe risotto is divine. The drinks are fabulous and the open air chic atmosphere , very inviting. The service was excellent and helpful. We Love Negroni!“

“We tried the Dine LA course and it was our favorite Dine LA experience by far! We enjoyed all of the different food items and the portions were quite generous. Our favorites were the Brussels sprouts, salmon dry miso, tempura shrimp, Kobe black pepper, salmon truffle roll and butter cake. Our reservation was at 6pm and even though we didn’t dine at the bar, they allowed us to order the Fusion cocktail with the happy hour price.

Also our server, Micah, was phenomenal and really attentive.

We had such a great experience with the food, ambiance, and incredible service!“

“Wonderful experience with Chef Take! Truly a unique experience in the historical method and style chef prepares his experience.“

“If you happen to be in the area this is definitely the go to spot for sushi. I have been coming here for some time now and every time it has exceeded my expectations. Definitely try the kiss me roll, its the favorite of which I have tried. Oh and the service is absolutely lovely, ive had the pleasure of having Yesenia as my waitress the past 3 times and each time she has gone above and beyond for my party. Also the patio is very pretty.“

“It's a delicious house
It's a Japanese restaurant
Employees are not friendly
only one employee
You're kind
Except for one hispanic man.
Unfriendly, unlike a Japanese restaurant“

“Great sushi.Hits the sweet spot between the fancy, super high priced sushi and the lower end, bare bones (but still not cheap) sushi.Excellent quality fish with creative garnishes, and large portions. We tried only one special roll and it was sensational. Unlike many large rolls at other places, all the individual components stood out. (Often, I find these big rolls essentially interchangeable.)Not a cheap meal, but great cost to value ratio.Bryant is a terrific, enthusiastic server.“

“super fresh of fish and peaceful interior“

“One of the best sushi I’ve had in Southern California, small place not fancy at all but it is a recommended experience must try.“

“Love this little nook, the service was great very friendly and accommodating. Would love more vegan/vegetarian items but the items they had were delicious and they made modifications for us. Love that it's small and intimate but if it were bigger I wouldn't mind.“

“The food was amazing, our server Helen was informative & friendly. Harry came out to greet us & made sure we’re enjoying our time & meal. Will definitely be coming back to Kombu Silverlake“

“Chef Shin and his wife are phenomenal hosts. The full omakase is unique and beautifully presented by the chef. Furthermore, Shin does his best to impress every customer, while describing the dish and even showing pictures of the fish prior to preparing. The omakase fee is extremely competitive and the saki list is top notch. All items are seasonal and well chosen by the chef. You will probably taste some seafood that you have never tasted before. Please try Sushi Miyagi, and I guarantee that you will be booking another reservation right after you leave.“

“I discovered Nomura from Google reviews and was not disappointed! I ordered sashimi snapper, salmon, and tuna, and all three were absolutely fresh and flavorful. My BF, who officially hates sushi and sashimi, was interested in returning and exploring some of the rolls other tables had ordered!

It was an excellent experience, and I will absolutely return.“

“The sushi here is, plain and simple, excellent. The fish is unequivocally fresh, the rice texture is on point, the sauces do not overpower or overwhelm the natural flavors of the fish itself; and the practice of adding thin delicate sheets of black truffle to your Nigiri for an added charge is a satisfying indulgence.

Now that we have established that the food is quite good, here are a list of very honest negatives:
1. The restaurant is too small to have a pleasant meal in. Customers here tend to be loud, boisterous and often with a few too many alcoholic drinks in them. You see a lot of tipsy yelling and laughing. Not a fine dining vibe AT ALL. The tables are so close together, you have little to no privacy and feel sardined into your seat. The patio is just as loud and the tables feel cheap, wobbly and uncomfortable (some of them are literally plastic picnic tables).
2. The wait is terrible. Even if they aren’t crowded, you’ll end up standing at the hostess stand 15-20 minutes before somebody decides to address you.
3. The parking lot ALWAYS has some long and wide Mercedes or BMW parked right in the middle of 2 spaces. As a result, 4 cars fit into like 8 spaces. It’s not pretty and it’s not fun.

Basically, if you’re willing to spend forever parking, spend even longer waiting at the hostess stand, wait 45 min to get a table and then sit in the loudest, most headache inducing restaurant (with poor acoustics) then yes, you will get good sushi.

I hate the noise level and I still go back on occasion because I like the sushi that much. But I really hope they consider moving locations.“

“They have the best sushi ever! A La Carte or Omakase but to be able to choose what you want and it’s all extremely fresh and good quality. Great beer and sake. They play good music and it’s all around great vibes. The service was also the best around. At the end we asked for Natto hand rolls (not on menu) and they made them!“

“I never leave reviews, but as someone who loves sushi and has eaten at most of the restaurants and hole in the walls in the valley — this place is hands down at the top. The atmosphere isn’t fancy, more casual, but the happy hour deal and the quality of the food is solid. The staff couldn’t be nicer and more lovely. Highly recommend giving it a shot for a casual date night or if you’re craving some solo sushi time :)“

“Superb welcome ??
The place is very good and friendly.
We are fans of sushi and I can tell you: Here, they are excellent ?!!!
Unbeatable value for money!
The waitress has superb recommendations, the entire menu is mastered.
I recommend 1000%!“

“There are so many sushi places in Studio City. This is just inside Sherman Oaks by one block, on Riverside, so it's a real neighborhood place. The food is great. Truly homemade. Everything is fantastic. The host, Ben, is stellar. Kind, attentive, and very helpful and knows the cuisine. A great place ... and our secret, okay?“

“The line can get super long but the wait is worth it. Restaurant does get crowded however it’s a well-functioning place, everyone works together and makes the business flow through super efficiently. Food was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!“

“This hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant has some of the BEST sushi I've ever had. It's a quaint setting inside, but Hato near Koreatown LA is serving up QUALITY sushi and fun Japanese fusion dishes.

Here's everything you should try:
- Toro garlic toast, this is like spicy tuna crispy rice but make it ~GLORIFIED~ with caviar and gold flakes on top.
- 8-piece premium sushi set that comes with miso soup made from fish bone. Each piece of fish was perfectly dressed and melts in your mouth.
- If you're in the mood for cooked items, try the Hato rice in hot stone, this was absolutely delectable with two HUGE chunks of black snapper and so umami~

Thanks for reading! ^-^“

“Just different sushi combos. The garlic edamame were fair, but everything else was delicious“

“OTTO SUSHI was amazing their portions were generous but not huge so you know they weren’t prioritizing quantity over quality. Our order consisted of the chicken teriyaki bento box, eel avocado roll, and the garlic yellowtail roll i believe that was the name…everything was delicious but my favorite had to be the Garlic roll, the use of garlic chips unsparingly was the star of the show. We will definitely be back!“

“Прекрасное обслуживание, всё очень вкусно.“

“Budonoki is a very special place. Food is innovative and exceptionally delicious. Wide assortment of flavors, ingredients and textures. We tried an assortment of plates and all were delicious. Excellent service. A warm and inviting environment where guests are treated like family.“