19 Best Japanese Restaurants in Beverly Hills

“seats 10 for a personalized tour of sushi for the purist. exceptional style and quality of fish. superbly presented by a Michelin star chef on front of you. book far in advance“

“Their wagyu beef is so delicious! I cannot believe how soft they are and flavor is unbelievable. My recommendation is sukiyaki, but shabu shabu is good for variety.“

“Exquisite cuisine- chef was formally trained in Japan and his expertise shines through in every dish. Particularly the lightest, crispiest tempura once could ever hope to enjoy. Attentive, perfect service. Only knock is that it’s quite expensive, making this a once-every-five-years kind of culinary experience. That being said, we will be talking about this meal for weeks. It was *that* good. Life is short: treat yourself!“

“One of the best restaurants in my life.Japanese style yakiniku restaurant. course only. Referral system. It is run by a Japanese couple.A shop where cult wines and fine wines gather and delicious ingredients gather.I was able to eat natto here when I was young?If you go to LA, make a reservation.The store is visited by many Japanese celebrities, athletes, and foreign celebrities.“

“Very romantic ambiance and delicious food... loved all of our appetizers and our sushi was really nice. The salmon was like butter. The black sesame crème brulé is a must. The table next to us had a larger group and ordered a long dragon dish loaded with sushi .... Looked like fun Kelly was so welcoming and sweet!“

“Excellent food Excellent service“

“Best sushi anywhere! Been going to Sasabune for decades.“

“This is a cute and casual Sushi spot in Beverly Hills with the food being 5 stars! Absolutely love their cod hand roll... WOW! They were also super caring and thoughtful about making adjustments to the rolls since I can't have onion/garlic/gluten. They have a special GF menu which was super helpful!! Great service, great food, easy parking post 7pm on a weeknight!! Highly recommend 👌“

“Keeping this short—Matsuhisa is simply an outstanding establishment. The food is incredible, and the servers are some of the best I’ve encountered: knowledgeable about every detail on the menu and genuinely passionate about what’s created in their kitchen. A true gem.

Highly recommend trying the Kama-Toro — it’s phenomenal!“

“This was delicious. Wow. Servers were great and informative“

“one of the best! good food,good service 👍👍“

“Very romantic ambiance and delicious food... loved all of our appetizers and our sushi was really nice. The salmon was like butter. The black sesame crème brulé is a must. The table next to us had a larger group and ordered a long dragon dish loaded with sushi .... Looked like fun Kelly was so welcoming and sweet!“

“With Japanese sushi chefs who are Masters in preparing the freshest of all seasonal seafoods, Kiyono Sushi presents authentic delicious delicacies that I trust, enjoy and recommend highly for all appreciative tongues; Tobey Moss“

“Chef Yamamoto has a beautiful story to tell and his food reflects it. Thank you so much for the most memorable experience. This used to be Chef Urasawa’s space and it has been preserved. I was so pleased to see that the special wood countertop has not been changed. The food is very special but the alcohol pairing is even more special. So if you are planning to come here, make sure you get the alcohol pairing. It elevates the food to a whole different level. The chef and the staff are extremely gracious and that makes for a phenomenal experience. The Sake is some of the best I have ever had. We started the food with a beautiful barbecued smoky tilefish in a homemade tortilla. It was absolutely delicious and it set the tone for the entire meal. Some of the highlights were the Astrea Caviar Toro, the abalone soup which came after the Awabi-abalone, the kegani-hairy crab, uni-sea urchin, and the A5 Wagyu beef was the most phenomenal beef I have ever had. I was concerned that the food would not be enough to make us full but to my surprise, by the end of the meal we were pretty full. My husband does not enjoy sake so they recommended different wines that he really enjoyed. This was a very expensive dinner, but this is a once in a lifetime experience. I would only ask that chef Yamamoto adds to the courses to justify the price. I highly recommend this restaurant for a very special evening.“

“Visiting all the way from Toronto, and dining at Sugar Fish was definitely on my ‘must try’ list. Our server Robert was absolutely amazing and gave great recommendations to my party of 4. He recommended the “Don’t Think, Just Eat” menu and the “Trust Me” menu; and they did not disappoint. The sushi was fresh and came out at a very timely manner. Thank you to the staff at Sugar Fish and cheers to Robert for being a great host. We will definitely be returning.“

“Delicious Omakase for a worthwhile price!

Stand-out bites included:
- Kelp & kombu marinated local halibut nigiri (my personal favorite)
- Local black cod with miso
- Santa Barbara Uni & Sweet Shrimp
- Alaskan Ikura marinated in dashi broth

The classic slices (Salmon/Tuna/Albacore/Yelltowtail) were also delicious.

Rockpool really stands out among the recent Omakase hype, not only because the locally and japanese imported fish tasted incredible, but their 16-piece and 13-piece omakase options come in at an incredible $78 / $58 price!

That’s about $6 a bite after tax and tip, which for LA is pretty phenomenal given the top notch quality of this place.

Dietary restrictions: They make sure to ask you about any dietary restrictions and/or dislikes you might have which is very appreciated for an omakase focused restaurant.“

“Absolute best sushi in Los Angeles. Cannot go wrong with Boss!“

“This restaurant is great if you like take out sushi. They used to have a sit down restaurant years ago but has relocated to a pick up only. Sushi rolls are large and justifies the price. It's very tasty and quality is up there. I like how consistent they are. I never had one bad order come from them. You can tell if you're getting questionable fish by the smell of the restaurant and this place never smells bad. I.e. fish that's close to spoiling has this distinct smell. The only downside is that the folks running the place are a bit older so on a busy Friday/Saturday night the order can take a half hour or more. Their website needs a refresh but I uploaded some photos of their menu.“

“Every time I eat here, I briefly consider quitting my job and becoming a professional roll taster.

Let’s start with the facts:
Every single roll is impeccable. Not good, not solid, not “decent for LA”—I’m talking melt-in-your-mouth, send-a-text-about-it-later kind of sushi.
The fish? So fresh it probably signed a lease in Beverly Hills five minutes before hitting my plate. I’ve never had a bite that wasn’t beautifully balanced, perfectly cut, and just the right amount of “oh my god, what is that sauce?”

But what really makes this place special is the dream team behind it:
• Yumi, the namesake and co-owner, is an angel sent from the sushi gods—always warm, welcoming, and somehow makes every visit feel like you’ve been invited to the family dinner table.
• Ted, her husband and the sous chef, is back there slicing fish and breaking hearts. He’s quiet, focused, and clearly putting love into every single roll. (Like… literal love. I can taste it.)
• And Hero, the head chef, is a legend. I don’t know what kind of secret ninja training he went through to cut sashimi this cleanly, but I support it. His technique is surgical and his creations are chef’s kiss every time.

Yumi is the kind of place you want to gatekeep but also shout about from the rooftops. It’s cozy, consistent, and criminally underrated.

So if you see me there, mind your business.
I’m just having a spiritual awakening with a spicy tuna roll.

11/10. Would roll myself home and do it all again.“