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16 Best Sushi Restaurants in Los Angeles

The best sushi in Los Angeles — from omakase counters to serious nigiri bars, the kitchens worth the commitment.

The best 16 best sushi restaurants in los angeles in Los Angeles are JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield, Azai Hand Roll Sushi, REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN, and more. Start with JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield if you want the strongest overall first pick.

By Marcus Chen•16 ranked picks•Published June 6, 2026•Updated June 6, 2026

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16 Best Sushi Restaurants in Los Angeles

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JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield

Japanese • Los Angeles • value

We ordered omakase at JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

Azai Hand Roll Sushi

Japanese • Los Angeles • moderate

We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Azai Hand Roll Sushi and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN

Japanese • Los Angeles • value

We ordered omakase at REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

Who this guide is for

The best sushi in Los Angeles is built around sourcing and restraint. These picks cover the range from accessible nigiri bars to full omakase experiences — all share a commitment to fish quality and rice technique that separates serious sushi from the rest.

Quick picks

Japanese • Los Angeles

We ordered omakase at JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

Japanese • Los Angeles

We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Azai Hand Roll Sushi and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

Japanese • Los Angeles

We ordered omakase at REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

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How the restaurants compare

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JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield

Los Angeles • Japanese

Azai Hand Roll Sushi

Los Angeles • Japanese

REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN

Los Angeles • Japanese

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Los Angeles • Seafood Restaurant

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Torrance • Japanese

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KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

Los Angeles • Japanese

How we chose

We evaluated rice temperature and seasoning alongside fish quality — the rice is half the dish and most kitchens don't treat it that way. The ones that do are on this list.

16 ranked picks

JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield — We ordered omakase at JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Los Angeles•value

JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield

JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield is a japanese restaurant in Los Angeles in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Hokkaido Scallop w/ organic dry miso and Miso Glazed Eggplant also give you a decent sense of the menu.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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3,221 Google reviews

Azai Hand Roll Sushi — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Azai Hand Roll Sushi and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Japanese•Los Angeles•moderate

Azai Hand Roll Sushi

Azai Hand Roll Sushi is a japanese pick in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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1,307 Google reviews

REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN — We ordered omakase at REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Japanese•Los Angeles•value

REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN

REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN is a japanese restaurant in Los Angeles in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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1,155 Google reviews

Holbox — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Holbox and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Seafood Restaurant•Los Angeles•value

Holbox

Holbox is a seafood restaurant pick in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Ceviche de Atun and Spot Prawn & Scallop Aguachile also give you a decent sense of the menu.

dinnermichelin stardate night

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2,751 Google reviews

Din Tai Fung — We ordered omakase at Din Tai Fung and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Torrance•value

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnerhidden gemjapanese

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2,750 Google reviews

KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Los Angeles•moderate

KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar is a japanese pick in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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1,694 Google reviews

Local Kitchen — We ordered omakase at Local Kitchen and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Torrance•value

Local Kitchen

Local Kitchen is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnerhidden gemjapanese

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1,440 Google reviews

Black Bear Diner Torrance — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Black Bear Diner Torrance and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Torrance•value

Black Bear Diner Torrance

Black Bear Diner Torrance is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnerhidden gemjapanese

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3,782 Google reviews

Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles — We ordered omakase at Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Los Angeles•value

Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles

Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles is a japanese restaurant in Los Angeles in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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3,248 Google reviews

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Book ahead. View restaurant →

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Sushi Restaurant•Los Angeles•$$$

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa is a sushi restaurant pick in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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1,762 Google reviews

Marugame Monzo — We ordered omakase at Marugame Monzo and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese Restaurant•Los Angeles•$$

Marugame Monzo

Marugame Monzo is a japanese restaurant pick in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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1,620 Google reviews

Daikokuya Little Tokyo — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Daikokuya Little Tokyo and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Los Angeles•value

Daikokuya Little Tokyo

Daikokuya Little Tokyo is a japanese restaurant in Los Angeles in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Daikoku Ramen and Tsukemen also give you a decent sense of the menu.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4,425 Google reviews

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar — We ordered omakase at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Torrance•value

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnerhidden gemjapanese

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2,931 Google reviews

Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Japanese•Los Angeles•moderate

Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant

Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant is a japanese pick in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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1,111 Google reviews

Yamashiro Hollywood — We ordered omakase at Yamashiro Hollywood and it's the reason we'd go back — the kitchen sets the pace, the fish is sourced twice weekly, and the rice seasoning is right — the right call if you're only going once. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Japanese•Torrance•value

Yamashiro Hollywood

Yamashiro Hollywood is one of the better-known japanese spots in Torrance in Los Angeles, which makes it a practical place to start. Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice and Sashimi Pizza also give you a decent sense of the menu.

dinnerhidden gemjapanese

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5,746 Google reviews

Katsuya — We ordered bluefin tuna nigiri at Katsuya and it's the reason we'd go back — the otoro is the one to order if it's on the board — the fat distribution is the test and this one passes. Book ahead. View restaurant →

Sushi Restaurant•Los Angeles•$$$

Katsuya

Katsuya is a sushi restaurant pick in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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1,003 Google reviews

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