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The Best Sushi in Los Angeles

The Edomae counters where Tokyo-trained chefs work Toyosu-market fish — from a one-Michelin-star Ginza outpost to an eight-seat room beneath Little Tokyo.

By Dim Hour · Updated 2026-07-03 · 6 verified picks

At the top end, the best sushi in Los Angeles means omakase — a chef-led progression of nigiri served one piece at a time across a small counter, no menu. The picks below are the city's reference counters, each scored and verified by Dim Hour and several Michelin-starred, led by Sushi Ginza Onodera, the one-Michelin-star LA outpost of the Ginza original that flies its fish in from Tokyo's Toyosu market.

A note on the format: "Edomae" is the Tokyo style — fish aged, cured, or marinated rather than served straight from ice, over warm, lightly vinegared rice. Omakase ("I'll leave it to you") means the chef chooses the courses. Expect a fixed price, a fixed seating time, and a counter of a dozen seats or fewer.

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The Picks
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Sushi Ginza Onodera

Japanese · West LA · $$$$ · Dim Hour 99
🏆 One Michelin Star

The benchmark. Sushi Ginza Onodera is the one-Michelin-star LA counter of the Ginza original, where Tokyo-trained itamae work fish flown in from Toyosu the same way they would in Japan. The omakase moves from otoro to a single uni handroll; book on Resy.

Order: Chef's Omakase · Otoro · Uni Handroll
📍 11651 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Sushi Kaneyoshi

Japanese / Sushi · Little Tokyo · $$$$ · Dim Hour 95
🏆 Michelin 1-Star 2025

A subterranean Edomae counter beneath Little Tokyo that feels imported whole from Ginza — Chef Yoshiyuki Inoue, eight seats, aged fish, rice cooked correctly, no menu. One Michelin star (2025), and one of the most precise sushi meals in the city. Book on Tock.

Order: Edomae Omakase · Seasonal Nigiri · Aged Sashimi · Tamago
📍 250 1st St B1, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Morihiro

Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · Echo Park · $$$$ · Dim Hour 94
🏆 Michelin 1-Star

Chef Morihiro Onodera's Echo Park counter — the sushi equivalent of a private jazz club. A ~$400 omakase, suit-wearing service, and Edomae nigiri at the highest level, with one Michelin star. The splurge-and-special-occasion pick. Book on Tock.

Order: $400 Omakase · Edomae Nigiri · Suit-Wearing Maitre d' · Tokyo-Grade Cocktails
📍 1115 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Sushi Park

Japanese · West Hollywood · $$$$ · Dim Hour 93

Up an unmarked stairwell above a West Hollywood strip mall is the omakase counter LA's restaurant industry quietly rates the best in town. Sushi Park gives the bluefin and the Japanese snapper the focus they deserve. Notably, it's walk-in rather than an online booking — go early.

Order: Chef's Omakase · Bluefin Tuna · Japanese Snapper
📍 8539 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Mori Nozomi

Omakase / Japanese · West LA · $$$$ · Dim Hour 95
🏆 Eater LA 38 (Spring 2026) · Michelin 1 Star

Nozomi Mori's West LA counter borrows the cadence of a tea ceremony for a ~$280 progression of Toyosu-market fish — hairy crab in season, bluefin worked through every cut. One Michelin star and on Eater LA's 38. Book on Tock.

Order: Hairy Crab · Bluefin Tuna · Wagashi
📍 11500 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Sushi Zo Hollywood

Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · Mid-Wilshire · $$$$ · Dim Hour 93
🏆 Former Michelin Star

Keizo Seki's Hollywood outpost runs chef-driven Edomae sushi at a tight counter with a pacing that rewards attention — aged fish, a sake pairing, and a format honed over years. It held a Michelin star for several seasons. Book on Tock.

Order: Omakase Counter · Edomae Nigiri · Aged Fish · Sake Pairing
📍 6221 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best sushi in Los Angeles?
The top sushi picks in Los Angeles include Sushi Ginza Onodera, Sushi Kaneyoshi, Morihiro. Each is scored and verified by Dim Hour; see the full ranked list with signature dishes above.
What is omakase?
Omakase ("I'll leave it to you") is a chef-led sushi meal with no menu: the itamae serves a fixed progression of nigiri one piece at a time, choosing each course. It's usually a set price, a set seating time, and a small counter — the format nearly all of LA's top sushi rooms use.
Which LA sushi counters have a Michelin star?
Sushi Ginza Onodera, Sushi Kaneyoshi, Morihiro, and Mori Nozomi all hold a Michelin star, and Sushi Zo Hollywood held one for several seasons. It's one of the deepest fine-sushi clusters in the country.
What is Edomae sushi?
Edomae is the Tokyo (old "Edo") style: rather than serving fish straight from ice, the chef ages, cures, or marinates it — and serves it over warm, lightly vinegared rice. Most of LA's top counters, including Sushi Kaneyoshi and Sushi Zo, work in this tradition.
Is there a walk-in omakase in LA?
Sushi Park in West Hollywood is the rare top counter that takes walk-ins rather than online bookings — go early, as seats are limited. The rest of these picks require advance reservations.
How much does omakase cost in Los Angeles?
Top-tier LA omakase is a splurge ($$$$): figure roughly $200-$400+ per person before drinks, with Mori Nozomi around $280 and Morihiro around $400. The price reflects Toyosu-market fish and a one-to-one chef-to-counter ratio.
How do I book the best sushi in LA?
Most release seats on booking platforms (Resy, Tock), typically weeks ahead and filling fast. Sushi Park is the walk-in exception.
What should I expect at an LA omakase counter?
A dozen seats or fewer, a fixed start time, and a chef working in front of you. You'll get a progression of nigiri — often opening with leaner fish and building to fatty tuna (otoro), uni, and a handroll — with little or no choice involved. Arrive on time; the meal is paced for the whole counter.
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