Really enjoyed our experience at Mutsu. Great handrolls, thinly cut sashimi, solid vibes. Will definitely be back.

First time coming here and it was amazing. The ambience was spectacular along with the service! My friend and I both got the 8pc set. If you like spicy, the yuzu sauce is a must try. We also tried their yuzu spicy margarita, which was okay (sorry lol). Their yuzu cheesecake was my favorite! Highly recommend trying this place at least once. Can't wait to come back. read more

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I came to Mutsu with a friend right as they opened at 5pm. Luckily, she lives walking distance so we walked over from her home. The restaurant is a few doors down from the Largo, near the Beverly Connection & Center. Parking can be tough if you're looking on La Cienega, but plenty of paid lots to go into and walk over from. The inside is beautiful. Minimalist with a gorgeous bar. Minimal staff - it was only the one waiter who I believe may have been the owner, and one sushi chef out on the floor. They were extremely nice and gracious, overall great service. They have a smaller menu, mostly handrolls and yakitori options. Seemed promising truthfully. My disappointment with this restaurant came when we took our first bites of the handrolls. We were the first customers of the day and the nori was tough. It was chewy, hard to bite through, tasted a little stale. The actual fish was good, nothing incredible but not bad. It was just really hard to get through anything without unraveling it with your chopsticks and eating the inside. The yakitori was okay - we did not order meatballs but that is what came. For such a beautiful restaurant I really had hoped the food would be up to the same standard. However, with so many other amazing sushi options near by, I'm not sure I'd be running back. read more

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With the hype around Mutsu, I had to make a reservation a full month in advance just to snag a weekend spot (ended up going on a Sunday). It's definitely busy, but overall I'd say it's worth trying. They really specialize in yakitori and hand rolls, so if you're coming in craving specialty rolls, this isn't the place. That said, it's actually refreshing to switch things up, and we did enjoy our meal. The space itself is beautifully designed. It's very small and intimate, but they did a great job with the ambiance. The light up marble counter is stunning visually, though not the most practical for dining. Because of how bright it is, everything placed on top ends up looking darker than it actually is (you can see this in photos). The bar seats about 8 to 10 people and they have one private table for a group. Service wise, Chef Oscar was a highlight. His energy and craftsmanship really stood out, and honestly I'd come back just for that experience alone. As for the food, it was good, especially the sashimi, where the quality of the fish was excellent. But overall, nothing felt particularly memorable or wow. A lot of the dishes felt like they were missing a bit of flavor, salt, ponzu, or something to bring more depth. We found ourselves relying on spicy mayo or soy sauce more than we should have. One standout, surprisingly, was the miso soup. It was genuinely the best I've ever had. Also worth noting, we spent about $300 for two people with no alcohol, just water, which felt pretty steep for what we got in terms of both quality and quantity. Overall, a solid experience with great ambiance and service, but for the price, it's hard to justify as a go to spot. I'd come back, but not regularly. read more

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What an incredible experience at Mutsu. From the moment you step in, you see how beautiful this space is in person. Small, intimate, but full of warmth and charm. The staff are kind and humble, ensuring you're getting the best experience. On to the food - the seafood is insanely fresh! The scallop and shrimp skewers were absolutely delicious. The spicy tuna, crab, and sweet shrimp hand rolls were fantastic. The scallop hand roll was fresh but had a little too much mayo for me (but I'm just really picky with mayo in general). Each piece in the sashimi platter melts in your mouth although they're all different in texture and flavor - truly a masterpiece. We also tried the Negroni and Moscow mule and both were great compliments to the meal. Parking can be a bit tricky but considering the area, it's to be expected. Mutsu can be a bit pricey, because things obviously add up, but you get what you pay for with the quality and attention to detail. Mutsu is a tucked away gem perfect for when you want an intimate dining experience with high quality food. We'll definitely be back :) read more

Mutsu - Negroni - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally had the opportunity to check out Mutsu, their reservations are fully booked every weekend for the next month, and I definitely get why. The vibes in here are so unique, that marble under lit counter is the centerpiece, and the music is all a vibe. I like the concept of this restaurant, and all of the food is really good. My only (big) qualm is that they are on the pricier side, especially given the size of the portions. Service is really great, everyone that works there is so friendly. The standout bites for me were the tsukune, and my husband loved the sweet shrimp and caviar handroll. read more

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Beautifully designed, nice and cozy ambience for date night. We came here on a Sunday night and was wowed by the design. Took many many pictures and enjoyed the handrolls, yakitori, and sake. The chef, general mgr, and server were suuuuuper nice and friendly. Loved that they were French, I love seeing my bf be able to converse with them. The handrolls were good and I really liked having a combo of raw fish and yakitori skewers. We will be coming back to visit the team and try other things! read more

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Came here to have dinner with a friend. Got very lucky that we didn't have to wait a long time for a reservation. Came here hungry and left full! Food is delicious, place is so gorgeous! Tomas took care of us and was very kind and attentive. Definitely recommend this place. If you get a chance to swing by! You won't regret! read more

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Mutsu is a neat concept that brings together Handrolls and yakitori in a fine dining setting but at an approachable price. Vibes are definitely nice and sleek where you have a happening bar and a pretty private table at the end where you are walled off from the bar - no view of the chefs but you def have your own space. Handrolls are tasty. Good quality fish. A bit more seaweed heavy than Kazunori given the sheet and layered wrapping but I like it and doesn't take away from the fish. Yakitori was tasty and the egg dip was a nice tough. Good chew and flavor on the meatball and chicken. Shrimp had a good cook and chew but would've liked a bit more glaze. Good sake list. On the pricier end but fitting the setting. Street parking (metered) right outside -- Note: for food and dining experience 4 stars. But knocking 2 off for billing experience. I had to put a deposit down on OpenTable for a reservation. When I saw it wasn't credited on my bill at the end, I was assured by staff I'd get a refund. 1 week later nothing. I called multiple times but got a voicemail box is full msg every thing. No response to email or direct yelp message despite them being active responding to reviews. So warning is to only use the no-deposit reservation for a good experience, and never the paid one because they will pilfer that read more

Mutsu - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My bestie and I were excited all week after making a reservation in advance for a dinner experience at this picturesque restaurant. Unfortunately, we were extremely disappointed by the food and overall experience. First, the restaurant is kind of a hole-in-the-wall with a small storefront, so it is easy to miss. Upon arriving, the restaurant was completely empty. We were promptly seated, but we were seated right by the entrance, so it was kind of cold every time the door opened/closed. Next, we were brought a paper menu to mark the quantity of the items we wanted to order, and 1/3rd of the menu were all crossed out as "out of stock." 1. Sashimi Platter (3/5) I am not a huge sashimi person as I am very picky about that "iodine seafood taste." As such, after taking 1 bite, I can immediately tell the sashimi was NOT FRESH. My friend who ate the majority of this platter initially said it was "pretty good" until she got sick from it. 2. Snow Crab Handroll (3/5) Again, not the freshest. As soon as they handed the plate over to us, we smelled the pungent crabbiness. In terms of flavor, it was crabby, but creamy. 3. Wagyu & Uni Signature Temaki (1/5) Not sure how this is their "signature" as the wagyu was super chewy, NOT tender at all. You literally had to put the whole thing in your mouth in 1 bite in order to eat it as there's no ripping that piece of meat with your teeth. The uni was not buttery/melty, which indicates it is not fresh. The seaweed was soggy and also difficult to bite/rip apart 4. Toro & Takuan Temaki (3/5) OK tuna, but nothing special. Seaweed again was soggy. 5. Salmon Skin Handroll (4/5): Of everything we ordered, this was the best. The salmon skin was perfectly crispy and was not fishy. It maintained its fatty oils. The seaweed for this roll was far fresher and crispier than the other rolls we've gotten 6. A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Yakitori OK meat, but I really wouldn't call this "wagyu." It was not tender and didn't have that rich wagyu flavor that you'd expect to get. This seemed like a cheap, knock-off version that's priced 3xs more than the quality ones you'd get in Japan. 7. Tsukune with Egg Yolk Yakitori (3/5) Sounded cool, but it was just a chicken meatball skewer served with a side of raw egg yolk to dip it in. The egg yolk gave it a bit of creaminess and extra protein, but that's about it. Interesting concept, but nothing special about the flavor. 8. Jumbo Scallops Yakitori (3/5) OK scallops. Again, not the "melt-in-your mouth" type, but likely cause it is cooked 9. Matcha Pistachio Cake (3/5) If you like frozen cake, then this is for you. It was served to us still completely frozen. We had to wait at least 15 minutes for it defrost a bit to be edible. It had a pleasant Yuzu citrus flavor with a subtle matcha flavor. It was not too sweat slight. I liked the crispy bits of pistachio in it. The aesthetics of the place is nice, modern and minimalist, but we did not get the vibe of the place. The music that was playing in the background did not match the visual aesthetics and it was playing too loud. We were struggling to hear each other's conversation and eventually had to ask them to turn down the volume. Lastly, we found the waiter to be dressed in an off-putting way. He had this tattoo on his chest and wore a very low-cut shirt to show off his tattoo. We honestly did not find it to be quite appropriate for a restaurant setting of this sort. Maybe I am just not getting the vibe or point here. Final note, we left feeling hungry still after dropping almost $300, feeling dissatisfied with our experience overall, and ended up having to go somewhere else for a 2nd dinner to make up for it. This place is so NOT WORTH IT. You are just paying for the aesthetics, not quality food. Most importantly, we both ended up with food-poisoning after eating here. Severe diarrhea and nausea that began within 1-2 hours of eating here and lasted for days. We noticed the chief who prepares the sushi didn't wear gloves while preparing our meal - yuck! On top of that, there were no paper towels in the restroom to dry your hands, so I can only imagine him touching the restroom doorknob with his bare hands then going to go make sushi/sashimi that you are going to consume = never again will we be coming back! read more

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Finally, I was able to snag a 7:00 p.m. reservation at Mutsu on OpenTable. I've been keeping an eye on their reservations since they usually never have anything available until after 9:00 p.m. The vibes of this place are show-stopping, from the décor to the music to the service... just so good. The food was good, but not as amazing as I had hoped. My favorites were the yellowtail hand roll, the negitoro hand roll, the sweet shrimp with caviar, and the wagyu yakitori. My friend also swore by the shrimp yakitori. I do want to note that the prices have increased and aren't accurately reflected on their website. I would definitely come back for the vibes alone, but food-wise, I think Sora at the Grove has them beat. read more

Mutsu was very nice very elegant. It only holds 10 people so it's very intimate. I love how they have bar seating for your dining with beautiful lighting. They have two additional sections for seating near the bar one for two people and the other for about six in a private section. You have limited time due to it being small inside. You get about 2 hours, and you gotta get out so that other people with reservations can get in. You can barely find the resturant it's a hidden gym. parking only on the street valet parking around at other restaurant of you can find We tried pretty much everything all the food and drinks were very good and very tasty. I got so full I could not eat anymore. I enjoyed it. Nice place to go on a date or hang out with friends. Our waiter was phenomenal read more

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Absolutely incredibly from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. From aesthetics to presentation, service and taste - 10 out of 10. Hugo and chef Aidan are amazing and the food is some of the best food I have ever had. read more

The toro was out of this world. Also the ambiance is classy with a twist of sexy. The lit up marble counter tops make the dining experience a 10/10. The fish is so fresh and the staff is so friendly. Diego is awesome and so is the sushi chef. The fish is flown here from Japan. And don't get me started on the wasabi wowwwwwww finally real wasabi in LA! Mutsu is a must try for the best sushi in Los Angeles. read more

Mutsu - Toro carpaccio - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love this place. Food is great, loved the hand rolls especially seabream. The food were all seasoned very well. service was awesome - the servers and the chef especially were super welcoming and a vibe... Speaking of vibe... ambiance is chill. The inside is gorgeous. Very cozy. Recommend and make a reservation since it's a small place. There's street parking! read more

Opening up across from one of the best in the city (Sushi Fumi) was bold. That courageous spirit carries over into the earthy and cool as hell design philosophy that is evident throughout the space. It's undeniably beautiful with a feeling of originality that brought me back to Kyoto. Hearing hip hop bump throughout the dinner was so uplifting to my spirit and truthfully, I think stomachs digest better to the tunes of 808's and lyricism. Though I think it's sliding by on a bit too much cool factor and not enough culinary and service excellence. The process of entering was a bit odd as the hosts are in the distance, so being seated close to the door makes you the first eyeballs that the people entering see. So I saw many confused people who sort of take a second to realize they have to wait - and because of that - you end up having some people lurking over your shoulder like gargoyles since there's no waiting area. The fish was fantastic though the level of oomph and polish and rice consistency weren't touching Kazunori. The wagyu had a timid marinade that didn't really slap me around, though the quality was solid no matter what we ordered. All in all, cool spot and I look forward to coming back in a few months if they don't withhold that reservation fee as a previous reviewer mentioned. read more

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This place was awesome. Food was phenomenal. Great vibe, design and fun music. Super friendly chef and server. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Mutsu - Sashimi - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food and service were absolutely amazing!! Everything was top quality and delicious! 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Delicious the food was so fresh and yummy would totally go back. Aiden and Thomas were amazing. read more

Mutsu - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Mutsu on La Cienega Boulevard is a Japanese bar/restaurant with a fantastic bar made of solid, polished, translucent onyx that glows ethereally from hidden lights resting on a base of rock that looks as though it were mined out of a limestone cave. It is an intimate space that invites noshing small, Japanese bites, sipping Sakè and Japanese wines emphasizing food products from Aomori Prefecture in Northern Japan. There is a Tapas like bar feel to give it a Spanish twist. There is global influence with the collaboration of French, Spanish, Japanese in a unique blend that I hope will blossom into an exotic flower reflecting the multi-cultural scene that is L.A. It was fun relating to Madrid, Catalunya, France, Japan with the worldly, savvy staff. Featured for this pre-opening restaurent event was food products specifically from Shimokita, Aomori which will be shown in the uploaded photos. It was standing room only, and the staff & guests seamlessly interacted and engaged on how to promote this soon to open Mutsu Restaurant as well as promoting Aomori. The Los Angeles consul general of Japan and head of prestigious Japan House were present to add their imprimateur to the occasion. A good time was had by all so that 3 hours went by swiftly. Much thanks to owner of Mutsu & staff, Japan Navi, Aomori Prefectural government to make this pre-opening so festive and welcoming. 5 stars read more

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Came here on a Sunday evening after making a reservation for four. There is only one table/booth so be prepared to sit at the bar otherwise. To book the table, you must agree to pay $40 per person if you cancel within 24 hours. I got the wagyu yakitori ($25), mushroom yakitori ($9), sweet shrimp and caviar hand roll ($18), and jumbo scallop yakitori ($14). My favorites were the wagyu yakitori and sweet shrimp and caviar hand roll. I am docking one star because I feel like you should be full from order $66 of hand rolls and skewers before tax and tip, but I ended up hungry again just an hour or two later! The prices on the menu were about 20% higher than what is posted on the website, which I feel would be more reasonable for the quality of food. For reference, at my favorite temaki restaurant, you can get five hand rolls (salmon, tuna, crab, scallop, yellowtail) for $29. While the ambiance here is definitely superior, I would say the quality of the hand rolls is similar. I was hoping to try the pork belly yakitori as well, but they ran out 2 hours after opening, and it was an hour wait before their next batch would be marinated and cooked. They mentioned that they have only been open for three months so there might be some small kinks to work out (along with some challenges of predicting demand for a low capacity restaurant). That being said, we had a great time and appreciated the fantastic service! read more

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The staff here are amazing. The food is fresh and very tasty. Cozy and very enjoyable ambiance. 10/10.

AMAZING SERVICE AND FOOD AND AMBIANCE!! 10/10 recommend the skewers, spicy edamame, and wagyu hand roll. read more

Mutsu - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good vibes, tasty food, positive and fun energy from the owner and chef. Fast service.

I had a really frustrating experience with Mutsu. I made a reservation and then needed to cancel, but they made it nearly impossible to do so. There is no direct phone number or email available to contact them, and I couldn't find any clear way to cancel the reservation. Because of that, I was charged an $80 no-show fee, even though I made multiple attempts to cancel ahead of time. It feels very unfair to enforce a strict cancellation policy while not providing a reasonable way for customers to actually reach you. I understand restaurants need to protect against no-shows, but there needs to be a basic level of accessibility and communication. This experience left a really negative impression. read more

Mutsu is THAT spot if you love beautiful vibes and amazing food. The aesthetic is so chic and perfect for content, date night, or a cute girls' dinner. The sushi was insanely fresh, everything tasted so clean and flavorful, and the presentation was literally art. Every dish felt thought-out and elevated. The energy, the lighting, the details... I loved every second of it. Definitely one of my favorite LA dining experiences. read more

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Incredible experience with a beautiful setting and attentive staff. They went out of their way to make our night special. I still can't stop thinking about the wagyu yakitori - cooked and seasoned to perfection. The freshest sushi. This new spot is truly a hidden gem. read more

Mutsu - Sashimi plate - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The seafood is very fresh, especially the sea bream and the tuna from Spain. Service was impecable by the chef Aiden and the waiter Thomas. Modern decor and music read more

Mutsu - Sea bream carpaccio - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Mutsu is the best new handroll bar in LA. For the food, the rice to fish ratio is amazing and reasonably priced. We got the scallops, salmon skin, sea bream, snow crab, and sweet shrimp. The service is great all the chefs and servers truly made this experience phenomenal. They were friendly and fun, joking with little mini uni rolls and building this Great Wall of frogs. read more

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Amazing new spot! Great vibes, creative dishes, and everything tasted incredible. Definitely coming back!" read more

Mutsu - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

100 percent recommend, every sashimi were out of control, roll were really good and skewers were amazing Even pistachio cheesecake was good, just wish they had more options for desserts. Thomas our server was on point Will be back read more

Mutsu - Skewers - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What an amazing night at this great restaurant. The food is out of this world and such and intimate atmosphere, we felt like we are back in Tokyo! Food is so authentic and staff is great! You may have to wait for this resy cause restaurant is cozy but you best and wait and get your spot ! Thank me later ! read more

Mutsu - Drinks out of this world ! - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite sushi chef came here and it exceeded expectations! Loved it and so fresh. Atmosphere and music were really good too. Overall experience is 10/10 read more

This place really and truely is the best in LA. Chef Aiden is incredible and the place is stunnnning. You have to try this! The scallop hand roll blew me away. The food is everything! read more

Mutsu - Perfection - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is really delicious and each item has is own unique taste Very attentive of services The playlist make the ambiance more enjoyable read more

Mutsu - Bar area - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

must visit for food, service, and vibe! Everything was delish and they play the best music

Good food, beautiful ambiance and service was wonderful. Manager was very nice took his time to answer our questions and was attentive. Perfect for a romantic, intimate date night read more

Mutsu was a 20/10 experience for us! Everything we ordered was delicious from top to bottom- we ordered the spicy tuna hand roll, yellowtail hand roll, tuna hand roll, snow crab hand roll and the sweet shrimp/caviar hand roll. Highlights for me were the spicy tuna and yellowtail, for my boyfriend the crab and sweet shrimp. We also ordered the sashimi platter, quality of the fish was impeccable and every type of fish and sauce/garnish complimented each other. We also ordered the wagyu and scallop yakitori, which were both delicious. The wagyu in particular was so buttery and melt-in-your-mouth. Lastly we got the yuzu cheesecake and a few different mochi for dessert. The yuzu cheesecake had such a refreshing and delicious flavor and the mochi was literally some of the best I've ever had, like ice cream pillows. The aesthetic and ambiance were stunning and perfect for a date night. We want to install the marble counters in our house haha. Between the style of the space, the great food and the incredible playlist going, we were basically in heaven. Now the service, continuing with my theme here of absolutely incredible!! Thomas and Chef Aiden were so attentive and friendly, it truly put our experience over the top. We cannot wait to come back and hope to come back many more times!! The only thing I will say is that the parking can be tricky so maybe come a little early to find street parking! read more

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Had the chance to benefit from a last minute cancellation and had a dinner there. The place is stunning and the food was even better. Still thinking about the beef and uni roll. Will plan to go back ! read more

I can picture this place anywhere in nyc - the food was top tier fish from Japan, some bold flavors in there and I think it was the skipjack sashimi that was so good we had to order it a second time. read more

Mutsu - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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