"japanese restaurants" news and stories

Sushi is a hot topic here at Slashfood, whether we're talking about types of fish, my personal distaste for overly creative rolls, ore "reviews" of various sushi bars around the globe. Recently, Dakota asked which place has the best sushi in LA, and the May 2006 issue of Los Angeles Magazine has their top ten choices. Agree? Disagree?

1. The Hump, Santa Monica Airport, 3221 Donald Douglas Loop, Santa Monica, CA (310) 313-0977, www.typhoon-restaurant.com
2. Katsu-Ya, 11680 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA (818) 985-6976
3. Matsuhisa, 129 North La Cienega, Los Angeles, CA (310) 659-9639, www.nobumatsuhisa.com
4. Nishimura, 8684 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA (310) 659-4770
5. Shibucho, 3114 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA (213) 387-8498
6. Sushi Gen, Honda Plaza, 422 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA (213) 617-0552
7. Sushi Tenn, 2004 Sawtelle Boulevard, West Los Angeles, CA (310) 473-2388
8. Tama Sushi, 11920 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA (818) 760-4585
9. Urasawa, Two Rodeo, 218 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA (310) 247-8939
10. Wa Sushi & Bistro, 1106 North La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA (310) 854-7285