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For most Angelenos, a typical night out means hitting the bars for happy-hour – sushi bars, that is. Los Angeles is home to a large number of sushi joints over the hill; The San Fernando Valley is famous for the freshest and highest quality sushi, not to mention the most affordable. Pick up your chopsticks and head out to one of these incredible sushi joints in the valley.

Shibuya Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna with Avocado

Shibuya

Named after a major city ward in Tokyo, this phenomenal Calabasas ‘hole in the wall’ has been featured in the media on several occasions due to its celebrity clientele, fresh sushi, skillful meal preparation, and its authentic cuisine. The owner goes out each morning at 4am to find the freshest fish available, which explains the incredible flavor packed into each roll.
Shibuya, 4774 Park Granada, Calabasas CA 91302 +1 818 225-1560

Cho Cho San Revolving Sushi Firefly Roll

Cho Cho San Revolving Sushi

Partially true to its name, this sushi haven is famous for its unlimited flow of ginger and wasabi that travels on a revolving conveyer belt, while the rolls are made fresh to order. Enjoy specialty rolls with unique names, like the Marilyn Mon Roll and the Rock n Roll. Open until midnight Monday to Thursday and until 1:30am Friday and Saturday, Cho Cho San caters to every late night sushi craving.
Cho Cho San Revolving Sushi, 19010 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356 +1 818-881-8518

Kushiyu Albacore Sashimi

Kushiyu

Located in Tarzana along Ventura Blvd, Kushiyu’s extensive menu offers sushi rolls as well as kushiyaki, a meat and veggie skewers that are grilled to a smoky, crisp perfection. Out-of-towners venture to the valley for their signature lemon roll, the crowd favorite. Be sure to take a seat at the bar surrounding the open kitchen in the center of the room, where you can watch the sushi chefs searing the tops of sushi with a blowtorch and working their magic in crafting other dishes.
Kushiyu, 18713 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles CA 91356 +1 818 609-9050

Kabuki

Kabuki

This Japanese restaurant is the perfect destination for all sushi-lovers and pescatarians. More mainstream than the others, this sushi chain has a huge following and multiple locations from Woodland Hills and Burbank to Hollywood and Brea. The extensive menu is ideal for those who aren’t so familiar with sushi, as well as seasoned experts.
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, 20940 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 +1 818 704-8700

Tatsuki

Tatsuki

This hidden gem is famous for its high quality sushi, authentic flavors, and traditional Japanese sushi bar vibe. The delicate dishes and beautifully crafted rolls will impress even the greatest sushi connoisseur. This little hideaway has primarily sushi bar seating, with only two tables in the back. Similar to the traditional sushi bars native to Japan, Tatsuki creates an intimate setting for its customers.
Tatsuki, 21630 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 +1 818 340-8690

About the author

Jasmine Ashoori is an LA native and a writer majoring in English Literature at UCLA. Her passions lie most in the world of arts, literature, music, and film amplified by the LA ambiance around her. Jasmine is drawn to adventure and loves experiencing the new, while keeping up with the old and the culture of Los Angeles constantly keeps her curious as to what else is out there that she has yet to discover. Seeing the world through rose-tinted glass, Jasmine takes pleasure in the simple things in life and is constantly on the look-out for new outlets of inspiration.

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