Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Sushi Nikkei - Bixby Knolls

4.9

4.9 (191)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Chef Eduardo Chang Ogata brings Peruvian flavors and elements to traditional Japanese Sushi. Sushi Nikkei on Bixby Knolls received Michelin plate on 2022 and 2023.

Top review

Steve

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Great food, normally I don’t order sushi with cheese, their food is one of very few exceptions….

ONYX

4.8

4.8 (137)

$30 and under

Japanese

Agoura Hills / Westlake Village

About the restaurant

Experience the artistry of Japanese cuisine at ONYX Restaurant, a premier sushi restaurant in Westlake Village known for its fresh ingredients and expertly crafted flavors. Located within Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, this elegant dining destination offers a refined selection of sushi, sashimi, and signature rolls, alongside robata-grilled specialties and traditional Japanese dishes. With a sophisticated ambiance and a curated sake collection, ONYX provides a standout experience for those seeking a top Japanese restaurant in Westlake Village near Thousand Oaks. Whether indulging in an omakase tasting or enjoying handcrafted sushi, guests can expect exceptional quality in a stylish setting.

Top review

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

My family and I had a wonderful experience at Onyx. The food quality was exceptional from the nigiri, sashimi, ramen, hand rolls and dessert! The server, Christian, was friendly, attentive, and really made us feel welcomed. I definitely look forward to coming back :)

Koi - Los Angeles

4.8

4.8 (1681)

$50 and over

Japanese

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Koi Los Angeles is a sophisticated blend of feng shui and modern elegance. Illuminated by candlelight, the natural and intricate details of the Zen inspired earth-toned colors, sleek design, fireplaces and waterscapes all create the perfect setting.
Koi's contemporary Japanese cuisine utilizes local and International ingredients. Among Koi's popular signature shared plates are Koi Crispy Rice topped with your choice of Spicy Tuna; Yellowtail Tartare Truffle Avocado, Filet Mignon; Hamachi Fusion with Soy Yuzu and Truffle essence. Signature entrees include Miso Bronzed Black Cod with Seasonal Vegetables; Peppercorn Filet Mignon "Toban-Yaki" with Shishito Potato Mash; and Grilled Chilean Sea Bass with a Habanero Truffle Sauce. In addition to our signature rolls, Koi's sushi chefs present traditional topmost grades of seafood, including daily selections which are often celebrated by the modern and adventurous palate.

Top review

Julie

Dined 7 days ago

Food was amazing - service was great . Highly recommend my only complaint is the music. Too loud - would be fine if it was just taken down a couple of levels.

Teru Sushi

4.8

4.8 (631)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Studio City

About the restaurant

Teru Sushi in Studio City was created in 1979 and opened to rave reviews at the beginning of the sushi craze in LA, It was the first in the Valley to combine fine Japanese cuisine with a warm and lively ambiance and is widely known for a consistently high quality of food and friendly efficient service.

Top review

eleenag

Dined on Mar 9, 2025

Have been coming to this place for 20 years. Best sushi in Studio City.

Yazawa

4.8

4.8 (328)

$50 and over

Japanese

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

Yazawa Japanese Yakiniku showcases a variety of certified Japanese Kuroge A5 Wagyu, known to be the most buttery beef in the world. Let us take you on a journey with a multitude of steak cuts grilled to perfection at your table. Try our Omakase to try all of our Cuts of the Day or choose your own. Don't forget our exclusive list of Japanese whiskeys and sake to pair with your meal. We look for to sharing Yazawa with you!

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Mouemn

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

Very excellent evening. Everything was exdeptional

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle

4.9

4.9 (265)

$50 and over

Japanese

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Traditional Japanese style BBQ Dining from Tokyo Japan.

Manpuku, which means “to be happy with a full stomach” in Japanese, opened its doors to hungry customers in Tokyo more than 60 years ago.

Reservation policy*
We will hold your reservation for 15 min.
Your reservation will be automatically canceled if you do not arrive in the time allotted.

Top review

JosephSVIP

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Never disappoints! Wonderful flavors. Spot on friendly service.

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WARAKU

4.8

4.8 (19)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

At WARAKU, we strive to offer a dining experience that fully satisfies by combining traditional Japanese cuisine with innovative approaches. Our pride lies in the Omakase sashimi platter, featuring seasonal fresh fish sourced directly from the Osaka Central Wholesale Market.

Party of 1 or 2 may go to a bar counter seat when a busy hour.
Please call us if your group is more than 6 people.

Top review

Hanna

Dined on Mar 5, 2025

Formerly Wadamitsu. Now a sole owner. Food,service, & atmosphere still as wonderful as ever. Shared the fried oyster meal, tuna-hamachi-salmon (subbed salmon for 1/2 & 1/2 tuna-hamachi) bowl, tofu chicken jellyfish salad & yellowtail sashimi appetizer. The fish was generous & fresh. Will return soon.

Seaweed Hand Roll Bar

4.8

4.8 (319)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Glendale

About the restaurant

We are a family run Sushi Restaurant striving to provide the highest quality dining experience for our customers. We use the highest quality ingredients and offer a wide variety of options to cater your sushi cravings.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 4, 2025

Wonderful food and great staff! I would definitely go back again.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Los Angeles, CA | West LA

4.8

4.8 (235)

$31 to $50

Japanese

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

Top review

erinVIP

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

We enjoyed the happy hour here. It’s def a lot of food. Our server was great.

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Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Torrance

4.8

4.8 (287)

$50 and over

Japanese

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

Authentic Japanese Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.

Manpuku Community!
Please call at 424-271-7830 if you have any questions. Thank you!

-Restaurant Policy-
We hold reservations for 15 minutes. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 15 minutes after your reservation time, the restaurant reserves the right to mark your reservation as a no-show or cancellation. Time limit of 2 hours dinning must be required for all party. Please check in before your reservation time.

Top review

BrianVIP

Dined on Mar 10, 2025

Great service… great food. We love this place! We have a son age 7 and they are so accommodating!

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