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    Mutsumi

    4.0 (571 reviews)
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Live scallop sashimi
    Livia S.

    We have been a patron of Mutsumi for years since they took over ownership of Omino sushi. The chefs are still the same ones that worked at Omino so you know they are top quality. Mutsumi is Japanese owned and only hires Japanese sushi chefs which is really nice. Now, let's talk about the important stuff: fish quality. Mutsumi has some of the freshest sashimi that I've ever tasted! Everything is top quality including their tempura. Tempura is light and flaky as it should be. As for ambiance, Mutsumi is your typical mom & pop Japanese establishment. It's cozy and clean. Definitely a local gem worth checking out!

    Specials
    Ara G.

    Still one of my faves after all these years! Location 4: Chatsworth California, off of Devonshire and DeSoto, in a small strip mall. Limited parking on the lot but you can park on the street as well. Venue 4: Typical San Fernando valley mom and pop sushi establishment with a sushi bar and a handful of tables. No outdoor seating. Service 4: Always friendly, polite and attentive. Many of the servers have been there for the last several years. Drinks 4: Beer on tap and bottles, wine, sake, tea and soft drinks. Sapporo on tap is pretty solid and their sake list is pretty good. Food 4: Fresh, high quality fish prepared and served by experienced chefs that have been with the restaurant for many years. I've been going there for over 20 years and most of the chefs there date back to those days! Solid menu of sushi, sashimi, rolls and Japanese dishes. The Last Word: A great choice in the San Fernando Valley for authentic Japanese cuisine without the hype! One of my culinary comfort zones. Highly recommended.

    Baked Oyster Dynamite
    Peter M.

    It's been a while, since I last visited Mutsumi, so it was time to pay it another visit. Located in a corner of a very small strip mall, with congested parking, the sushi spot still commands a loyal following. It is a cozy place that has a small sit down sushi counter (3 sushi chefs, at that) and few tables in a compact dining space. Therefore, not surprising that this place gets full fast and you may have to wait for a spot, even though you have a reservation. I was dining solo and waited about 10 minutes for my corner table. Started with my favorite here, the Baked Oyster Dynamite. It lived up to my past memories. For the main, my selection was the Sashimi Dinner Combo. It comes with Tuna, Yellow Tail, Amber Jack Scallop, Salmon and Sweet Shrimp. The raw seafood was fresh and tender. This dish includes steam rice and miso soup, which was served hot and flavorful, with sea weed and small cubes of tofu. A salad was also included. Disappointingly, it only contained lettuce and arrived fully doused with thousand island dressing. I had to send it back and ask for another try, this time with the lettuce and dressing separated. Furthermore, why not a Japanese or ginger dressing to jive with the restaurant? Service was attentive, timely, caring and delivered in a professional manner.

    Sapporo draft
    Jacky M.

    Haven't been here for 11mos according to Yelp, but still very good spot for high quality sushi! Just ate here & would still absolutely recommend this place to anyone who is a sushi enthusiast! Great service & the food is to die for! 5/5 stars!

    Shrimp/Veggie Tempura, salad, and Spicy Tuna roll
    Rick L.

    I just started a new position at a nearby law office and was looking for places to eat. I came across their menu and was encouraged to see they had sukiyaki on the dinner menu. Unfortunately, I didn't envision myself eating dinner there, but I went for lunch and asked if they were actually serving it at dinner. Unfortunately, it appears they don't. I've been searching for a Japanese restaurant that serves it, with no avail. :-( Nevertheless, I did eat lunch there and it was magnificent. My wife is Nihonjin (Sansei, actually) and she's trained me well in what good sushi and Japanese food is. I had their lunch special and was surprised to have it start with a small dish of Sunomono accompanying the Miso soup. The main dish was a nice salad, a handful of bean sprouts, half a dozen green beans covered in sesame seeds, two pieces of Tempura shrimp, several pieces of Tempura vegetables, and four pieces of Spicy Tuna Roll. There was also a nice big bowl of gohan (rice). I finished everything, even though my 78 year old hands are now having trouble with hashi. For my money, the service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the portions were just right. Next time I will have some Toro and Hamachi to really experience the quality of their fish. There will definitely be a next (and probably a next and another next) time.

    Avocado Roll
    Iris P.

    Went for lunch. Everything was delicious especially tempura. Staff was friendly. Will go again soon!

    Gohar K.

    The quality of fish here is amazing. It's been a while since I dined here. I came to dinner with my sister and cousins and had a lovely time. Great service and great sushi. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The sea trout was amazing, the scallops melt in your mouth. The yellowtail hand roll stole my heart and the crispy rice tuna was addictingly good. The ambiance is ok, dated restaurant with old furniture but who cares I'm here for the sushi. It's clean and organized. If you are looking for amazing sushi look no further. Stop by and check them out.

    Oysters
    Luisa J.

    One of my most favorite sushi spots ever now. Sad that I moved away from the area, but when I visit, this place comes first! Such quality sushi here, can get pricy, but it's well worth it. The first time I came here I had the best experience, but the second time and third time (both within a week) I will say I was disappointed because they ran out of the sweet shrimp and had served me salmon sushi when I specifically ordered salmon belly , both times that I came. Other than the above, everything else was satisfying. My favorite roll here is the creamy salmon, it is delicious! The spicy scallop roll is good too. Their oysters are a must, they are too good( a little pricey) and their miso soup is my fave.

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    7 years ago

    This is my go to Sushi spot, always friendly and if you sit at the bar, the Sushi Chef's will take good care of you. Love, Love, Love!

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    7 years ago

    This place never fails. Amazing fresh food, great service, and great atmosphere. Our favorite sushi place ever!o

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    7 years ago

    This is the best sushi restaurant. We have coming here for the past 6 years. Always great services and best quality sushi!!

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    Best sushi in the valley!! If you like stuff that isn't on the menu and spice, ask for a "Dana Roll."

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    Always a pleasant expatiate! Food is really good and fresh. Plenty of parking on the street as well.

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    The yellowtail roll was amazing, but the spicy tuna rolls are horrible tastes like chunky mayo

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    They got their act together again so it's like old times! The food is back to the level of the old ownership.

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    Ask the Community - Mutsumi

    Nobody seems to answer your phones. How do I make reservations?

    We have been there approx 6 times and just walked in No reservation. Thx… Read more

    Do you take reservations?

    Yes we do.

    Do you deliver to Porter valley dr?

    we have Doordash. I’m not sure but probably they can do it

    How much is omakase dinner?

    Is it AYCE?

    No, a la carte only. But very high quality and well prepared!

    When do you plan to reopen?

    We already open

    Are you going to reopen after Covid-19 restrictions lifted?

    Yes.Now close but we going to open someday

    Open with the Covid-19? Are they doing take out?

    No.We are close

    Are you guys open for takeout? I keep getting the voicemail.

    Sorry.We close now.

    Same owners as omino?? Same quality?

    Definite same quality

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    H2O Sushi & Izakaya

    H2O Sushi & Izakaya

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    (1.7k reviews)
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    I'm not one to go to a sushi spot and just get some veggie rolls but since my friend mention how…read moregood this place was and the HH menu I was like why not! Got here around 4ish (while still in happy hour time) and ordered everything off the HH menu. Got two types of edamame, a california roll for my friend and I got the veggie roll (loaded with veggies) and then we got a cucumber roll to share. Everything was really good, made to order and fresh. ** they have gluten free soy sauce (you just have to ask). Service was good for an early dinner rush, place was busy but rolls came out relatively quickly after ordering. Plenty of seating.

    Disappointed by Unexpected Price Change: We've been regulars at this sushi spot for a couple of…read moreyears now, and we've always enjoyed the friendly service and good food for a reasonable price. Normally, the all-you-can-eat lunch is $29.99 or $19.99 for rolls, which is pretty great. Yesterday, my wife and I decided to have a little date there around 2 PM and went for the all-you-can-eat option, thinking it would be just like any other Friday. We were excited to dive into some sushi and just enjoyed waters with our meal. When the bill came, we were a bit bothered to see that we were charged $39.99 per person, which is their dinner price that starts after 3 PM and on weekends. We asked about the price increase, and they told us it was a holiday pricing. We explained that the actual holiday is tomorrow, July 4, and many places were still open for business that day including banks and government facilities. While the staff was nice, they didn't have a clear reason for the price change, which felt a bit unfair. It's frustrating when prices change unexpectedly, especially without any notice. It kind of breaks the trust we've built over time. Because of this experience, we're going to take a break from this place and explore other sushi restaurants for a while. I really hope they reconsider how they handle pricing in the future.

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    Mutsumi - japanese - Updated July 2026

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