Gotta put my two cents in for Mori Sushi on Pico. My wife and I lived in Japan for years and this has been the closest we can get to "home"

morisushi.org

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Sushi Nozawa on ventura
and Sasabune on whilshire are easily the best sushi restaurants in LA.

If you want Japanese cuisine, Matsuhisha (sp?) is definitely the way to go.

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My favorite is Brother's Sushi in Woodland Hills. Its a little north of LA, but definitely worth the drive. Quite possibly the best sushi i've ever had

21418 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364-2008
(818) 992-1284

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Iroha Sushi on Ventura in the Sherman Oaks/Studio City area is the best sushi I've had in LA for my money. Plus it's in a really tiny character filled spot. You wouldn't believe you're right off Ventura.

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Katsu-Ya in Studio City, on Ventura. And a second just-as-good location in Encino on Ventura.

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hm, well, lately i've been in love with two places on the westside (i'm a little shy when it comes to driving anywhere else)

kiriko: http://thedeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2005/09/you-owe-me-something-urasawa-but.html

and

mori sushi: http://thedeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2005/10/say-no-more-mori-sushi.html

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There's no question about it: Hamasaku. And yes, for some reason it's in a strip mall. The best sashimi I've ever had and some of the most innovative-in-an-authentic-way sushi i've ever had. Tell the owner there that Hunter Hicks sent you and he'll treat you like a rock star.

Marc

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No question about it: Hamasaku. It IS actually in a strip mall. By far. Period. End of story. Their sashimi is ridiculous and the skills of the chefs are amazing. Tell kind and boisterous owner at the fron that Hunter Hicks sent you and he'll treat you like a rock star.

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Chiba Sushi in North Hollywood....this is a family owned (40 years) sushi restaurant in a strip mall. This place is AMAZING...inexpensive, so fresh (Shig, the original owners son, goes to the fish market every morning) and the absolute best spicy tuna anywhere.....I could eat it with a spoon.

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shhhh.

it's go's mart in canoga park. but please don't tell anyone.

the place is half video store/half sushi bar and is lit like a laundromat. despite the low emphasis on decor, the chef is as talented and innovative (truffle oil, salt) as any i've ever tasted. get there early and let him decide what you're eating.

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My vote goes to Sushi Dan's in Studio City and now West Hollywood. By far they have some of the most original rolls I've tried in a while including their Great White Shark (with white tuna) and their Volcano which is twice as large as a regular roll (white fish/salmon around avocado and crab) served up baked with Dynamite sauce. Google it, its in a lot of blogs.

Sushi Dan, located at 8000 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite A202,

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Hide Sushi on the west side has the best mid-priced sushi I've had in town. I also enjoy Oomasa in little T. I've only been living here a few years, though.

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Midori sushi on ventura. One location in studio city and one near ventura and vanuys. All you can eat lunch for $20 and the quality is excelent!

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I've been to Sushi Ike, and let me tell you this Dakota knows what she's talking about. Eating at Ike is like finding a pearl in the oyster. In this case, the oyster happens to be strip mall, and the pearl is a giant clam, but in any case, I'll be following this food reviewer's career veeery closely. I suspect she's going places. Delicious places probably, preferably with me.

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I was never that big on sushi but Sushi Spot made a lover out of me. Now we call each other Sushi Sluts because 3 times a month we just have to have it. Service is awesome and Taku is wonderful behind the bar. A bit costly at $100.00 but well worth it. Ventura Bl. right off Corbin in Woodland Hills.

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