Morihiro@Atwater Village ★★★

Edomae Style Sushi to perfection, comparable to Jiro Sushi in Tokyo. One-Michelin-Star. Exquisite presentation. Super fresh sashimi with less oil. Perfect small rice portion on the sushi. Rice mixed with red vinegar, Edomae style. Abundant of dishes. Rice specifically grown for him from his hometown, the Iwate Perfecture. Bought some uncooked rice home for $15/lb. Chef Mori retired from Mori Sushi and came back. He said making good sushi makes him happy. Humble man. He's also good friends with Shunji-san from Shunji Sushi. Sushi Counter (with Chef Mori) is $350-$400 per person. Wine pairing $150 at counter (7 glasses) and $75 at table (4 glasses). Omakase only. Reservations via Tock. Corkage fee is $50.

Otoro

Squid

Uni from Hokkido

Chef Mori's Signature Tofu with Freshly Grated Wasabi

Mori-san's Handmade Pottery

Seasonal Zensai

Seasonal Zensai, Seared Amaebi with Umadashi Jelly

Kokuryu "Crystal Dragan Daiginjo $87

Osuimono with Fish

Kegani – Hokkaido Hairy Crab

Sashimi Plate

Toro Tartare
mixed with pine nuts, topped with with black caviar

Grilled Nodoguro

Ikura

Uni from Mexico

Akagai with Cucumber Roll, Egg

Japanese Musk Melon from Shizuoka

Miso Caramel Dango

Matcha Tea

Shiso Cucumber Sorbet with Pineapple Granita

Mori-san

Mori-san's rice from Iwate is exclusively grown for him.
It can be purchased for $15 a pound.

Morihiro
3133 Glendale Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 522-3993
morionodera.com

Kanpachi To-Go@Gardena ★★★

To-Go Sushi with Nice Price and Quality. Though a long time patron at Kanpachi (dine-in), it's my first time to try their to-go only branch. It was satisfying. This Uni is a bit bitter, but it may depend on your luck and differ. Comes with Miso Soup. A la carte sushi is also available to order.

10. Deluxe Sushi $27
11pc sushi and 1 roll: tuna, yellowtail, salmon, albacore, surf clam, shrimp, egg, salmon roe, uni, Amberjack, freshwater eel, 3pc tuna roll, 3pc cucumber roll

1. Sushi $20
8pc sushi and 1 roll: tuna, salmon, albacore, yellowtail, salmon roe, uni, shrimp, egg, 3pc cucumber roll, 3pc tuna roll

Paired it with Song of the Sea Junmai Ginjo Sake (leftover from n/naka dinner)

Kanpachi To-Go
1425 W Artesia Blvd Ste 27
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 515-1391
https://kanpachigardena.com

Kaijin Sushi@Los Angeles ★

Sushi Rolls with Lower Price Point. Great option for affordable sushi, especially during times of the great inflation. Great quality. Seems to be Thai-owned. Connected to the Thai restaurant next door.

Kaijin Special Roll $16
deep-fried soft shell crab, spicy tuna, cucumber inside, topped with seared tuna, seared albacore, green onion, and fried onion

Spicy Scallop Roll $7

Paradise Roll $14
baked roll of imitation crab & avocado inside, topped with salmon, green onions, and smelt egg

Kaijin Sushi
7825 Beverly Blvd, Ste 1
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 852-3092

Yelp Elite: Oyabun@Koreatown ★

Yelp Elite Perk: 3 Free Specialty Rolls. A generous $60 value at the Korean sushi restaurant. All rolls were great. Baked Salmon Roll even came in flames. Uni was on the bitter side. Shrimp was very fresh. Shrimp head can be fried upon request. The head was huge, meaty, and delicious. I only paid for the Uni and Shrimp Sashimi I ordered. Sashimi seems to be overpriced. More than Japanese restaurant. I remember paying $40 for 6 pieces of Live Shrimp at Korea restaurant back in the days. They have their own fish tanks. Parking on the street or at their lot for $4.

Complimentary Banchan

Baked Salmon Roll (originally $20)
Crab, Avocado, Baked Salmon, Baked Mayo, Eel Sauce

Shrimp Tempura Roll (originally $20)
Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, Shrimp Tempura, Crunch Flakes, Eel Sauce

Hot Night Roll (originally $20)
Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Tuna

Live Sea Urchin (L) $38

Live Shrimp Sashimi (L) $23

Shrimp Head Can Be Fried Upon Request

Oyabun
3060 W Olympic Blvd Ste 150
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 572-6771
oyabunseafood.com

Angotei@Costa Mesa ★

Decent Sushi with Reasonable Price. $34 is a good price for sushi dinner. Fish is just not as fresh, but it doesn't bug me. Sushi bar is a nice experience. Hot green tea is $2.50 per person. Go early for walk-in. Free parking at lot.

Sushi Ango Dinner $39

Suijin Sake (300 mL) $22.50

Suijin Sake (300 mL) $22.50

Amebi with Miso Soup (add $2)

Fried Amebi Head

Ikura Sushi (Salmon Roe) $7

Masago with Uzura (Smelt Egg with Quail Egg)

Tai Sushi (Seabream) $7

 

Angotei
675 Paularino Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 557-2696
www.angoteisushi.com