Sushi

Sushi Masuyoshi is a tiny sushi counter in Culver City run entirely by one chef who serves a $165 omakase.

Shojin in Culver City makes vegan sushi that any sauce-drizzled roll lover will enjoy.

Sushi ii is an upscale sushi counter in Newport Beach that operates with the efficiency of a bullet train.

Matsuhisa, the Beverly Hills restaurant that launched the Nobu empire, serves up sushi and a scene.

For over 40 years, Sushi Gen in Little Tokyo has been serving excellent sushi at affordable prices.

The original location of Sushi Katsu-Ya in Studio City is a laid-back sushi institution that birthed the famed spicy tuna crispy rice.

Silvers Omakase is a high-energy omakase in Santa Barbara that's perfect for a fun special occasion meal.

Mrs. Fish is a tacky sushi restaurant in DTLA whose most interesting feature is the gigantic fish tank suspended over the dining room.

Udatsu is an intimate, eight-seat omakase spot in Hollywood that’s really into toro.

Because great sushi doesn't have to cost an entire paycheck.

Not all temaki are created equal.

If you're looking for more than just spicy tuna in your handroll, head to Temaki Society in DTLA.

Norikaya is a dark U-shaped hand roll bar in Koreatown, but the izakaya menu is more interesting.

Azai is a decent handroll option if you're in Beverly Grove.

The Bar By Sea Butter is a casual hand roll spot in Studio City that works for a quick, solo bite.

Uochiba is a casual sushi spot in Culver City that makes tasty minimalist handrolls and chirashi bowls using dry-aged fish.

Sushi Rush is a casual sushi counter in Grand Central Market with decent handrolls that are convenient, if not much else.

Mori Nozomi is a woman-led sushi restaurant in West LA that serves an elegant, nuanced omakase designed to impress serious sushi fans.

If you're looking for a quick sushi fix in the Palisades, Sasabune Express is your best bet.

Iki Nori is a sleek handroll bar in Hollywood that functions as the perfect pre-show dinner spot.

If you're at the Westfield Century City mall and looking for a sushi fix, HRB is your best option.

Morihiro is a high-end omakase restaurant in Atwater Village—a one-of-a-kind experience that should be on every sushi enthusiast’s to-do list.

Sushi Sonagi is an impressive 10-seat omakase spot in Gardena with creative Korean inflections. It's absolutely worth the wait for a reservation (and splurge).

Izakaya Full Moon is a semi-secret sushi bar in Ojai where you can eat handrolls in the sunshine.

Lima Nikkei is a handroll bar in Westwood on the second floor of 99 Ranch Market with fun fusion sushi.