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The Best Sushi In Los Angeles
Our guide to the greatest sushi spots in LA, from incredible a la carte meals to bucket list omakase.
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The Best Places To Eat In The San Gabriel Valley
Our 42 favorite places to eat in the San Gabriel Valley.
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The Best Sushi On The Eastside And Downtown
11 good sushi places that aren’t on the Westside or in The Valley.
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The Best Japanese Food In The South Bay
From smoky izakayas to tonkatsu touched by Midas, plus everything in between.
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The Best Places To Eat Sushi Outside In LA
Where to eat the best handrolls, affordable omakase, and more outside in LA.
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The Best Sushi In Los Angeles
Our guide to the greatest sushi spots in LA, from incredible a la carte meals to bucket list omakase.
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Shirube
Shirube is an izakaya spot in Santa Monica with excellent, gourmet small plates, minus the gourmet prices.
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Guzzu Bento-Ya
Guzzu Bento-Ya in the Arts District flies under-the-radar. But this casual Japanese lunch spot deserves your time and attention.
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Yess Restaurant
Formerly a seafood truck, Yess Restaurant is now a serious sit-down Japanese spot in the Arts District.
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Sogo Roll Bar
Sogo Roll Bar in Los Feliz rolls up some of highest quality and most interesting fish in LA.
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Sushi Yamamoto
Sushi Yamamoto is a pricey omakase spot in Beverly Hills. If you're a sushi geek with money to blow, this is the spot for you.
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Kinjiro
Kinjiro is intimate and impressive. This upscale izakaya is a one-of-a-kind in Little Tokyo dining experience.
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Interstellar
Interstellar is the best cafe near the Santa Monica Promenade. The Korean-owned spot serves excellent burritos, katsu, bulgogi, and more.
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Iki Ramen Hollywood
Iki Ramen in Hollywood is a splashy but affordable spot for noodle bowls and sushi on Western Ave.
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Niku X
Whether you want some A5 wagyu or some sashimi topped with uni, Niku X in Downtown LA has what you need. Just be ready for some silly smoke tricks.
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Taberu
Taberu is a modern Japanese spot in Arts District that's great for drinking and eating warm comfort foods.
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Soko
This sushi counter spot attached to the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica is a good Westside sushi option with style and substance.
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Mezzanine Sushi
Mezzanine Sushi is an upscale izakaya in Beverly Grove and a good spot for drinks and small plates before going out.
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Kinari
Kinari is a casual Japanese spot in West Hollywood with plant-based ramen and a huge sushi menu.
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Ramen Josui
Ramen Josui is a cozy and always-busy Gardena spot that serves a variety of ramen styles.