Parking: i complain about parking attendant., a few days ago we did reservation for 12 people at 8pm,and finished dinner at 10pm which is about closing time, there is lots of space now, i drive our car into the parking lot from far outside , i ask them people come out in a minute,so i wait inside parking lot, they say NO you cannot keep a car inside even a few minute ,with some argument, i can't help it, i drive out a few blocks and comeback. i felt so much bad even spend so much. i guess we are Asian, not american american.we don't want to use there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Bray
Love this place, rustic atmosphere, good history to the establishment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle
Very well known. Very delicious. Call in advance and get yourself a reservation. Being in the tent ⛺️ is the place to be, if you can get there ?. Very good sushi, delicious sashimi, and their entrees are cooked to perfection ?? ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Cod with Miso Filet, Tuna, Seared Toro Sashimi with Spicy Miso, Fish, New Style Sashimi, Salad
Peter Kolter
Absolutely insane that this place is in the low 4's rating wise. Honestly that fact makes me respect the Google rating system a little less. This is a world class dining experience. Don't miss it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donna Menne
This place is very overrated. I seriously wanted to love it because it’s so hyped all the time. The atmosphere is old and dated to start. We ordered quite a few items. Salads. Rolls. Sashimi. Everything was very average. I really don’t understand the hype here. Glad I tried it but Never again. Iki Ramen is so much better. Wish I had gone there. Very disappointed
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Paul G
What an immense disappointment. Having eaten at Nobu previously I was excited to try his first restaurant Matsuhisa. The experience here couldnt have been more opposite than that of Nobu.Vibe: we were seated outside in a side patio because the restaurant was completely booked for a private party on a Saturday night? The first table they placed us at was right next to the waiter station and the view was of cleaning supplies and dirty plates. We asked to be moved to another table. Still the surroundings is a picnic table on AstroTurf. The outdoor heaters were on so strong and so hot I was afraid they would cook the sushi. Thankfully they turned them off.Service: Our server could not have been more disinterested or uncaring. She was going through the motions. On four separate occasions we had food delivered to our table that wasn't ours. Right after we ordered, a server dropped off take home containers in the middle of our table which we never asked for. The tempura shrimp was soggy and limp and I asked the waitress if it was supposed to be that way or crispy. She said crispy. I said again that it was soggy. She suggested I not order it anymore!? At the end of dinner we were delivered the wrong check.Food: it was good but most of the fish was very salty and as I stated previously the tempura was soggy. While the food was good it was nowhere near worth the price paid.You expect for the cost of $200pp to have an exceptional experience in ambiance, service and food. Honestly they failed in every regard and I cannot recommend wasting your time or money here. It is obviously a management issue if they fail in every regard as they did. I'll be surprised if the restaurant management responds to this at all. I really don't think they care.This restaurant was Nobu's first and it seems largely abandoned and forgotten. Like a forgotten grandmother at a nursing home. It feels tired and dated and well beyond its expiration date. What a waste of time and money. I could have had a much more elevated experience at so many other places at 1/4 the price.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Ross Curnow
First time dining at Matsuhisa having been to a few Nobu restaurants. A much simpler style venue. Personally would make sure to ask for inside seating when booking rather than the extended area outside. Our server was top quality, made some great recommendations and had a great sense of humour. Food was top quality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Sidney
Nobu dishes and quality with a more lowkey ambiance. Photos are from takeout but have enjoyed going in-person as well a couple times and it never disappoints ! I enjoy sitting at the sushi bar. It’s casual. The food is excellent and consistent, always fresh.takeout order: 2 squid pasta, 1 yellowtail scallion roll, 1 tuna asparagus roll, and 1 daily special roll :-)
Richard Ruiz (Unbiased)
Came for a Reservation on Valentines Day for the first time. For the amount of money one pays, the service was not great. We may have come on a busy day, but it was a special day. Not a very welcoming feeling from the waitress. I'm kind of bummed out, but first impressions are everything. Have to go somewhere else for Valentines. The food was good, though.Parking: Valet parking for this restaurant and neighboring restaurants. Quick easy service. Understanding as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Kreestol Lee-Kohley
WOW- the best of the best!! We sat at the bar and chef Yoshi, surprised us over and over with his many special sashimi platters... we asked for chef's choices and were blown away!! My daughter was not a fan of sushi before so we started at Nobu last summer (She loved it) so now Matsuhisa has her converted for life. Thank you Chef Yoshi and the entire staff for the amazing food and service. My regret, not dining here sooner and only other complaint- it's packed and very loud with limited space but that can be a good thing for some. Must try- and bring extra cash or high limit cc because you'll want to order everything on the menu. It's truly that delicious!!!
In the realm of Los Angeles sushi, none surpasses the culinary enchantment found at the birthplace of Nobu's mastery. Within its expansive menu lies a cornucopia of delights, each dish a testament to the impeccable quality of fish and rice. I suggest to venture beyond the familiar and embrace the unexpected. I can never forget the sensation of rice dissolving effortlessly on the palate. Obviously this is not Nobu’s only restaurant in Los Angeles, but this one in particular bears a unique lokey charm. Yohji for example has been there nearly three to four decades (can’t remember exactly) but this stands testament to the enduring legacy of this venerable institution. Do not skip on this beautiful restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Herbert
Ridiculously overhyped. Overpriced for extremely mid sushi. Got omakase. There are many better places out there. Do not waste your time, check out a place in downtown LA or West LA. This place is absolutely nothing special, will not be coming back.Bill was 570 for two omakase, and drinks. Give me a break! Or make the sushi actually delicious please.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Gary Tse
Sublime - Definitely Recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas Alexander
The table is not indoors and we booked our reservation several weeks ago. I’m not happy because my company is forced to sit outside in a tent and they are cold. Not
Parking: i complain about parking attendant., a few days ago we did reservation for 12 people at 8pm,and finished dinner at 10pm which is about closing time, there is lots of space now, i drive our car into the parking lot from far outside , i ask them people come out in a minute,so i wait inside parking lot, they say NO you cannot keep a car inside even a few minute ,with some argument, i can't help it, i drive out a few blocks and comeback. i felt so much bad even spend so much. i guess we are Asian, not american american.we don't want to use there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place, rustic atmosphere, good history to the establishment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very well known. Very delicious. Call in advance and get yourself a reservation. Being in the tent ⛺️ is the place to be, if you can get there ?. Very good sushi, delicious sashimi, and their entrees are cooked to perfection ?? ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Cod with Miso Filet, Tuna, Seared Toro Sashimi with Spicy Miso, Fish, New Style Sashimi, Salad
Absolutely insane that this place is in the low 4's rating wise. Honestly that fact makes me respect the Google rating system a little less. This is a world class dining experience. Don't miss it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is very overrated. I seriously wanted to love it because it’s so hyped all the time. The atmosphere is old and dated to start. We ordered quite a few items. Salads. Rolls. Sashimi. Everything was very average. I really don’t understand the hype here. Glad I tried it but Never again. Iki Ramen is so much better. Wish I had gone there. Very disappointed
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
What an immense disappointment. Having eaten at Nobu previously I was excited to try his first restaurant Matsuhisa. The experience here couldnt have been more opposite than that of Nobu.Vibe: we were seated outside in a side patio because the restaurant was completely booked for a private party on a Saturday night? The first table they placed us at was right next to the waiter station and the view was of cleaning supplies and dirty plates. We asked to be moved to another table. Still the surroundings is a picnic table on AstroTurf. The outdoor heaters were on so strong and so hot I was afraid they would cook the sushi. Thankfully they turned them off.Service: Our server could not have been more disinterested or uncaring. She was going through the motions. On four separate occasions we had food delivered to our table that wasn't ours. Right after we ordered, a server dropped off take home containers in the middle of our table which we never asked for. The tempura shrimp was soggy and limp and I asked the waitress if it was supposed to be that way or crispy. She said crispy. I said again that it was soggy. She suggested I not order it anymore!? At the end of dinner we were delivered the wrong check.Food: it was good but most of the fish was very salty and as I stated previously the tempura was soggy. While the food was good it was nowhere near worth the price paid.You expect for the cost of $200pp to have an exceptional experience in ambiance, service and food. Honestly they failed in every regard and I cannot recommend wasting your time or money here. It is obviously a management issue if they fail in every regard as they did. I'll be surprised if the restaurant management responds to this at all. I really don't think they care.This restaurant was Nobu's first and it seems largely abandoned and forgotten. Like a forgotten grandmother at a nursing home. It feels tired and dated and well beyond its expiration date. What a waste of time and money. I could have had a much more elevated experience at so many other places at 1/4 the price.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
First time dining at Matsuhisa having been to a few Nobu restaurants. A much simpler style venue. Personally would make sure to ask for inside seating when booking rather than the extended area outside. Our server was top quality, made some great recommendations and had a great sense of humour. Food was top quality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nobu dishes and quality with a more lowkey ambiance. Photos are from takeout but have enjoyed going in-person as well a couple times and it never disappoints ! I enjoy sitting at the sushi bar. It’s casual. The food is excellent and consistent, always fresh.takeout order: 2 squid pasta, 1 yellowtail scallion roll, 1 tuna asparagus roll, and 1 daily special roll :-)
Came for a Reservation on Valentines Day for the first time. For the amount of money one pays, the service was not great. We may have come on a busy day, but it was a special day. Not a very welcoming feeling from the waitress. I'm kind of bummed out, but first impressions are everything. Have to go somewhere else for Valentines. The food was good, though.Parking: Valet parking for this restaurant and neighboring restaurants. Quick easy service. Understanding as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
WOW- the best of the best!! We sat at the bar and chef Yoshi, surprised us over and over with his many special sashimi platters... we asked for chef's choices and were blown away!! My daughter was not a fan of sushi before so we started at Nobu last summer (She loved it) so now Matsuhisa has her converted for life. Thank you Chef Yoshi and the entire staff for the amazing food and service. My regret, not dining here sooner and only other complaint- it's packed and very loud with limited space but that can be a good thing for some. Must try- and bring extra cash or high limit cc because you'll want to order everything on the menu. It's truly that delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
In the realm of Los Angeles sushi, none surpasses the culinary enchantment found at the birthplace of Nobu's mastery. Within its expansive menu lies a cornucopia of delights, each dish a testament to the impeccable quality of fish and rice. I suggest to venture beyond the familiar and embrace the unexpected. I can never forget the sensation of rice dissolving effortlessly on the palate. Obviously this is not Nobu’s only restaurant in Los Angeles, but this one in particular bears a unique lokey charm. Yohji for example has been there nearly three to four decades (can’t remember exactly) but this stands testament to the enduring legacy of this venerable institution. Do not skip on this beautiful restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ridiculously overhyped. Overpriced for extremely mid sushi. Got omakase. There are many better places out there. Do not waste your time, check out a place in downtown LA or West LA. This place is absolutely nothing special, will not be coming back.Bill was 570 for two omakase, and drinks. Give me a break! Or make the sushi actually delicious please.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Sublime - Definitely Recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The table is not indoors and we booked our reservation several weeks ago. I’m not happy because my company is forced to sit outside in a tent and they are cold. Not
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
Love love love this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5