Discover the best spots for every type of sushi lover.
Uchi
9001 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 101, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Uchi brings James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole’s acclaimed Japanese artistry to Los Angeles. Rooted in the spirit of hospitality that inspired its name — “home” in Japanese — the dining experience feels both personal and daringly creative. Don’t expect traditional sushi here; delicate bites like sweet sea bream with peppery olive oil and bluefin tuna crudo with strawberries, spicy miso and potato push the boundaries of what sushi can be.
Jinpachi
8711 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Recognized as one of the best sushi restaurants in Los Angeles, Jinpachi’s subdued interiors let the high-quality fish shine. Sample an awesome mix of traditional sashimi and sushi, plus a few fusion items. You’ll find no-frills rolls, spicy tuna and salmon here, but nothing should stop you from ordering the omakase for the freshest cuts of fish available behind the counter.
Sushiya on Sunset
8650 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
This Sunset Plaza institution combines sushi and traditional Japanese dishes with Asian fusion fare. Open until midnight on weekends, Sushiya is a favorite of the post-show crowd. Don’t miss their spin on spicy tuna crispy rice, topped with caviar, avocado, jalapeño and truffle oil. Keep your eyes peeled for celebrities like Rihanna and Keanu Reeves — just two of the many stars who have dined here over the years.
Katana
8439 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
A stone’s throw from hotels like the Mondrian Los Angeles, Hotel Ziggy and The Sun Rose West Hollywood, Katana boasts the grandest of entrances on Sunset Boulevard. A double staircase leads to a Japanese-inspired dining room and sun-filled back patio. Put yourself in chef’s hands with the Izakaya Feast, or fill your table with plates from the expansive Asian fusion menu, which includes everything from garlic lobster noodles to tuna carpaccio with wasabi soy truffle oil and shaved parmesan. Katana’s playful cocktails, like the Matcha Made in Heaven, are a big draw, too.
Sushi Park
8539 Sunset Blvd. #20, West Hollywood, CA 90069
The most traditional kind of sushi you’ll find anywhere in West Hollywood with none of the distractions (okay, there is a TV screen here). Expect sashimi and nigiri, and do order the omakase while minding the five-dish minimum. Every piece melts deliciously on your tongue. Celebrities from Taylor and Travis to Kendall and Hailey have been snapped behind Sushi Park’s now-famous railing (it’s located on the second floor of a Sunset Boulevard strip mall).
Toku Unagi & Sushi
1106 N. La Cienega Blvd. #201, West Hollywood, CA
Eel restaurants, a staple in Japan, haven’t caught on with American diners in the same way sushi has. After visiting Toku Unagi & Sushi, you’ll wonder why that is. The unagi is imported from Japan, slathered in sauce, broiled to a satisfying golden-brown glaze and served over rice in heavy decorative vessels. And while eel is the main attraction here, don’t overlook the excellent sushi, which you can order omakase or a la carte.
Catch LA
8715 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069
This popular spot is not strictly a sushi restaurant, but the ultra-fresh seafood that Catch LA is known for lends itself to an inventive menu of sashimi, ceviche and more. Adventurous eaters will love the rolls, which put sushi into an American seafood context. Take the Wagyu Surf & Turf Roll, which features a tender slice of wagyu beef topped with Maine lobster, crispy potato, truffle aioli, sweet ponzu and chimichurri tempura. Or the Hellfire Roll, which combines spicy tuna with pear and balsamic.
Niko Niko Sushi
8457 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
At Niki Niko, find ginormous slices of raw fish and wild rolls to satisfy your hunger for Americanized sushi. Need we say more?
Ajisai
809 Palm Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069
At Ajisai, affordable bento boxes are all the rage during lunchtime, and a jazz playlist makes this a deliciously charming getaway at night. One of the most popular dishes is spicy tuna on crispy fried rice cakes, and you’ll enjoy a good variety of rolls on the menu.
Izakaya Tora
8908 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Izakaya Tora looks out over the rainbow crosswalks on Santa Monica Boulevard, which feels appropriate, because the restaurant’s dishes are an explosion of color. Tender uni crowned with gold flakes, chirashi bowls sprinkled with fresh flowers and glossy salmon roe — and it all tastes as good as it looks. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, Izakaya Tora is the rare combination of elevated and casual. Try to grab an umbrella-shaded table on the front patio for some prime people-watching with your meal
Sachi Sushi
At Sachi Sushi, you’ll find all your favorite traditional sushi rolls and sashimi cuts, as well as donburi and omakase. And for those who aren’t keen on sushi, the menu also includes udon noodle bowls, salads and tempura appetizers.
8730 Santa Monica Blvd. # F, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Ta-Ke Sushi Restaurant
8866 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Across the street from Whisky a Go Go and just a few doors down from the Viper Room, Ta-Ke is an unexpected delight in the hard-rocking heart of the Sunset Strip. With its cozy bar and dangling lanterns, it feels a lot like the hole-in-the-wall sushi spots in Japan that always serve the best fish. And Ta-Ke doesn’t disappoint; the seafood is ultra-fresh, from the albacore sashimi to the red snapper sushi.
