BEST. MEAL. EVER. Sushi Yamamoto Pre-Opening (by invitation only as of March & April, opens to public May 2). My friend took over Urasawa location on Rodeo Drive and surpasses Urasawa. Great service. Friendly and chill. Much better than Urasawa. Chef Yusuke-san is very attentive and literally takes notes of his customers. Everyone just had the time of their life while enjoying superb quality sushi. Their Toro and abundance of Uni are to die for. Yusuke-san and Sommelier Teppei-san were high school buddies, and they are from the gorgeous Shizuoka. Will get Michelin star for sure. 8 seats only. No official press releases or public announcements about this restaurant yet. $390 Omakase, $190 (now $235) Wine & Sake Pairing. Corkage fee $150. Green tea $9. Bottled water from Kaneyama, Japan $15. Reservations open to public May 2nd via Tock. Valet parking, $10 flat rate self-parking after 6pm, or you can park at Beverly Canon Gardens Parking (240 N. Beverly Dr, $5 flat rate after 6pm) and walk 1.5 blocks over.
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Incredible Sushi Chef Yusuke Yamamoto (left)
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Old Urasawa Sign is still on
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Miyazaki A5 Wagyu
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Asahi Bottle $13
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Astrea Caviar
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| Astrea Caviar |
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| Astrea Caviar |
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Japanese Matzo
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| Japanese Matzo |
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| Japanese Matzo |
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Chu Toro (Fatty Tuna) & O Otoro (Tuna Belly)
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| Chu Toro (Fatty Tuna) |
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| O Otoro (Tuna Belly) |
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Wasabi grater with "Wasabi" written all over
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Akamutsu/ Nodoguro (Rosy Sea Bass/ Blackthroat Seaperch)
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Kuroebi (New Caledonian Shrimp)
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| Kuroebi (New Caledonian Shrimp) |
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Kumamoto Oyster
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| Kumamoto Oyster |
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Takenoko (Bamboo Shoot)
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| Miyazaki A5 Wagyu |
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| Miyazaki A5 Wagyu |
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Ika (Squid)
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| Chawanmushi |
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Ikura (Salmon Roe)
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| Ikura (Salmon Roe) |
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Miyazaki A5 Wagyu on grill
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| Miyazaki A5 Wagyu on grill |
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| Miyazaki A5 Wagyu on grill |
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| Miyazaki A5 Wagyu |
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| Toro |
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Bottles from Wine Pairing
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Negitoro (Tuna Roll)
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| Negitoro (Tuna Roll) |
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Anago (Sea Eel)
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Clam Soup
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Uni from Hokkaido
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| Uni from Hokkaido |
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Uni Sushi (pic courtesy of my friend, Yama-san)
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Tamago (Sweet Egg Omelet)
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| Kuroebi |
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Yusuke-san, the fantastic Sushi Chef with great personality
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Homemade Ice Cream
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Teppei-san, the Sommelier
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| Because they were truly exceptional, I baked cheesecake for them the next day to appreciate their outstanding quality and service |
Sushi Yamamoto (opens to public May 2nd)
218 N. Rodeo Dr (former Urasawa place)
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
http://sushiyamamoto-beverlyhills.com/
