I decided to treat myself to an early dinner at Tetsuya Sushi Bar, and I'm so glad I did. Everything was exceptional. I had the miso soup, crispy rice with spicy tuna, hamachi crudo, and unagi, and every dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The quality of the fish really stands out. The restaurant itself is small but beautiful. The ambiance is modern, sleek, and elegant while still feeling warm and welcoming. The staff was also incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive, which made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. It has an intimate feel that makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. I also loved reading Tetsuya's story in the menu. Learning about the family's history and dedication to their craft made me appreciate the experience even more. I've dined at Yume in Calabasas, and in my opinion, Tetsuya is the winner. The food, atmosphere, and overall experience were all outstanding. I'll definitely be back. One of the best sushi experiences I've had in a long time. read more

I love this sushi spot. I've tried many sushi spots, this is one of my favorite to go to! Everything was fresh and delicious Food 5/5: Fresh and delicious sushi. I loved the yellowtail lemon roll, the spicy salmon handroll and yellowtail sushi. I loved everything. Service 5/5: The chef makes everything in front of you and the servers were very attentive. A great experience. Ambiance 5/5: My party and I sat at the bar and it's a very comfortable, calm, and fairly casual. 100% recommend and will go back. read more

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Honestly, I was a bit underwhelmed and had higher expectations for the experience here. The quality of the fish, for the most part, was good, but the flavors overall fell short. For the location and price point, it just didn't really add up. I also wasn't obsessed with the service. Things didn't feel very seamless. We sat at the bar and had noticeable gaps between each dish. We'd finish a roll and find ourselves waiting and wondering when the next item would come out. I'm totally fine with courses coming out one at a time, but if that's the approach, the pacing should be much tighter. I left feeling like there's no real reason to come back, especially with so many other sushi spots nearby that better suit my taste. read more

Yum yum yum!!! 5 stars all around! The ambience was very romantic. The service was amazing. Hitomi was so sweet and made our experience extra wonderful!!! She was always smiling and had great recommendations!!! The sushi was fresh. The sake was smooth. We had alot, but our favorite was hamachi and the lemon roll!!! We will be back very soon. Thank you guys! read more

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Very accommodating, friendly, quick service and high quality fish. Our table kept commenting on how aesthetic and relaxing this place felt. Dim lighting (perfect for date night), jazz music, and intimate seating. read more

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Great 13-course omakase experience for $80! Highly recommend sitting at the bar. There's something satisfying about watching the chefs carefully craft each piece like edible art. Service was smooth, polished, and quietly attentive. Now for the stars: The golden snapper with yuzu zest and sea salt was easily one of the most memorable bites - bright, delicate, and perfectly balanced. The seared albacore surprised me too. I usually find raw albacore a bit rough or grainy, but this seared version was unbelievably tender and melt-in-your-mouth good. Other highlights include the ikura (little pops of joy) and the shima aji. This spot is perfect for a cozy date, an intimate celebration, or a solo self-treat. Don't forget to make a reservation! read more

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I'm constantly on the hunt for the omakases that are the best value in LA, and this is one of them! I saw a video on Tiktok about this place and was intrigued because I'd never heard of Tetsuya and they were offering an omakase for only $80 per person. The place is located in a small unassuming strip mall, but we had no problem finding parking in the lot and the inside was surprisingly nicely lit, beautiful, and clean. We opted to sit at the sushi bar for the full experience. For $80 the fish was fresh, presented well with no overly complicated flavors or garnishes needed. The service from both the sushi chefs and the server was great, and I left decently full. I particularly loved the hotate, or jumbo scallop, which was tender and sweet. I don't come to the Studio City area often but if I ever do I will have an excuse to come back! read more

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You won't know until you try. It's a no for me. One stop shop. Nothing blew me away. Ambiance was a bit overwhelming. I didn't finish a couple of pieces if that speaks to anything. The rice needed love. Everyone is lovely, but service doesn't leave a mark. read more

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really memorable sushi dinner at tetsuya. the spicy miso mushroom soup is a must order, very unique and flavorful. all of their fish tastes extremely fresh so i'd recommend trying a little bit of everything. they take reservations and have parking as well read more

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Date night at Sushi Bar Testsuya was rather chill, quite satisfying and pleasantly intimate. I highly recommend their Seared Salmon Nigiri, Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice, Creamy Spicy Shrimp Tempura, and Salmon Lemon Roll. Great place to share dishes. Prices are reasonable for the quality and portions. Service is polite, efficient and present - all greatly appreciated. Bring your date, a few friends, or else dine by yourself at the bar. It's rather small inside and I didn't see any outside seating. We found street parking, but there's also a handful of spots in the strip mall space. read more

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It's been over a year since my last review and I am happy to report that Sushi Bar Tetsuya has been thriving and growing rapidly in 2025 and beyond! We now have difficulty getting reservations on the same day and have to plan ahead :D For complete details and history on this wonderful restaurant please read my original review. Here, I will touch upon anything that is new or has improved. Parking 5 stars: Parking on the lot and also on the roof of the building. More parking on the street and this stretch of Ventura Blvd is not too crowded so finding street parking is possible in case the lot is full. Food 5 stars: I have already raved about their fresh ingredients, creative preparations and beautiful plating. They have added more rolls to the menu now which I'm sure is welcome by the San Fernando Valley sushi aficionados. While you cannot go wrong with anything on their menu, my favorites are the Spicy Mushroom Miso Soup, the Lemon Roll, the Crunchy Albacore roll, the Caterpillar Roll and the Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice. The Last Word 5 stars: Hands down, one of the best sushi establishments in Los Angeles. Highly recommended! read more

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We finally visited Sushi Bar Tetsuya after hearing all the good things about it and I can confirm it lives up to the hype. I'd like to preface by saying we did not get the omakase course but the omakase costs $80 for a chef's choice carpaccio, miso soup, 9-10 pieces of sushi, and a handroll which is an INSANE deal by any standards for sushi of this quality. We ended up ordering a couple appetizers, the lemon roll, and several pieces of various sushi. The mushroom miso soup is a must try. I fear their mushroom miso soup has ruined all other miso soups for me. All of the other appetizers we ordered were good but the standout was the quality of the sushi. You could taste how fresh each piece of fish was and the sushi chefs expertly created each piece by hand in front of us at the bar. They were friendly and informative about the different kinds of fish and the servers were warm and attentive. We'd definitely return! read more

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I discovered Sushi Bar Tetsuya through a TikTok video and man, am I glad I did! The venue is located on a strip mall on Ventura Blvd . The parking lot is small but ample street parking. My partner and I came here for a special dinner so opted for the $80 omakase. Yes, $80 for 12 items plus Miso. It was the best sushi I've eaten. The quality of seafood they served was excellent. They know what they are doing here. We were still a little hungry so we also ordered the yellow tail crispy rice and it was delicious. We ended with the fried tempura ice cream. The venue it self is intimate and cute. The decor is very chic. The service was fantastic. I plan on coming back and trying other items! I think I may have found my favorite sushi spot in the valley :) read more

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Food 5/5 Service 7/5 Ambiance 5/5 Oh man, this is the sushi bar I've been gatekeeping for the longest time but after celebrities started visiting, it's gotten much harder to secure a reservation. But I'm so happy for the hardworking third generation Tetsuya sushi chef! If I could give this place 10 stars I would! This is my go-to spot for omakase in Studio City! I've been here quite a few times, since the earlier days right when it opened, way before it got popular. Omakase is definitely the way to go at Tetsuya :) every single bite is delightful and fresh! It's like eating at Sushi Note but with half the cost. For the miso soup, you should definitely upgrade to the spicy mushroom miso soup. If I could come here every day, I would. Can't wait to be back! read more

Came for the omakase and had such a good time! The selection of fish was so fresh and tasty.. we were asked if we had any food allergies and if we liked uni.. UHM YES! Started with halibut sashimi , miso soup, and 10 courses of amazing fishes .. some I've never even heard of! But the quality and taste.. amazing! We finished off with a dragon roll and already look forward to coming back! $80 a person for the omakase and it was so worth it read more

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Great omakase for a very reasonable price! The blue fin tuna was our favorite of everything we ate and probably the best tuna I've had (that is not chutoro or otoro) outside of Japan. Worth a visit for the tuna alone! The other standout was the upgraded miso soup. I ordered the spicy miso soup and it was definitely worth it. Very savory and rich - tasted almost like a ramen soup broth and it was significantly different from the regular miso soup served. read more

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Sushi Bar Tetsuya has been on our list to try forever and finally went last night. Reservation process was super simple. Parking was free in the small lot and there was plenty of meter parking as well. Very nice upscale vibe inside. Bar was very spacious and you could spread out and not feel like your sushi plates were overwhelming you. Excellent spot for a date. Great drink options. Sake bottles were served very cold with an ice bucket. Started off with the spicy salmon crispy rice and it was delicious. Perfectly crispy. I love it when restaurants have more than just spicy tuna. Albacore and yellowtail were also available. All of the sushi was so fresh and seasoned perfectly. It's rare that I don't add tons of wasabi, but I honestly don't need it. Sushi is two pieces per order, except in a few certain specials. We had the salmon belly, albacore belly, scallop, barracuda special and my personal favorite, the wagyu. Had one cut roll, to the Forrest and you get so many pieces! All of the servers were really nice and attentive. We can't wait to come back! read more

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I've been here multiple times, and they always take FOREVER to bring your food. It's honestly embarrassing how slow they are. 50 minutes in and no ginger/ wasabi, no sushi, no waiter checking in, just sitting and waiting.. and waiting... and waiting... seems like a common theme for this establishment. it sucks because the food is good but the service is SO SO slow it takes away from the entire experience. I gave them the benefit of the doubt initially but I can't anymore. Safe to say this will be my last time here. Do better. read more

I found my new favorite sushi spot. I went late on a Saturday night and was still able to fit in this amazing omakase deal. $80 for 13 amazing courses. I can't wait to return. The fish was super fresh and each piece had something unique. The miso soup was also delicious. The chef was super accommodating and let us order a few more pieces at the end even though it was almost closing time. Also order the yuzu sake because it was so tasty! I can't wait to return for more omakase and happy hour!! The service was also great. Refills on water constantly and they were good at picking up plates quickly. The place is a bit dark and would be perfect for a date night. The parking lot is a bit small but we found parking right away as all the other businesses were closed. read more

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This is a fantastic sushi bar in Studio City which replaced another valley sushi bar. The salmon truffle sashimi is phenomenal and similar to the new style salmon sashimi at Nobu. I really like it here and they have happy hour from 4:30-5:30 pm every day. The sushi chef is adorable and he used to work at Iroha which is also great. I just looked at all the pictures and I can't believe how much I ate! We had a few standouts like the sunomono salad with real crab! My bestie Mary B joined us for dinner and she loved her sweet shrimp! We even saw William Shatner which was a cool celebrity sighting!! Overall I would give them five stars because the service is great and so is the food! I can't wait to come back here next time I'm in the valley!! read more

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Delicious! Great food, great customer service! Love it! Will be back again! You need to check this place out!

Best sushi in LA hands down. Everything was fresh, tasted delicious, and probably better than the sushi I had in Japan.

The sushi there is very good. Happy hour is cool, but save the trouble and go for regular menu items. Service was very thoughtful and the team effort is appreciated. Lovely, well spaced tables and dim lighting hit right. read more

Excellent- fresh!! Flavorful- smiling attentive service. Beautiful modern ambiance. Dont miss the scallop sushi-- though everything is very good. Also the spicy mushroom miso soup is excellent!! We shared that- a big bowl- relative to the traditional. I think one of the very best in the Los Angeles area. Located on Ventura Blvd I Studio City. Easy to park in a strip center. read more

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We came here for our anniversary and really loved it! They have a fire HH deal so we got some items on there on top of the omakase. The best appetizer we got was the Crispy Rice. It was done perfectly in the crisp which I've seen some places get wrong. The salmon overall in the omakase was soo good. The service was really great and the vibes are nice. Definitely recommend! read more

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We finished a fun day at Universal Studios Hollywood and wanted a yummy, sit down meal. All of us were craving sushi and my wife found this place after careful research on Google. This place used to be another sushi restaurant called Sushi Kazu and they changed over to Sushi Bar Tetsuya a little less than a year ago. They had a choice of Omakase for $80 / person or ordering dishes separately. We wanted to try as many dishes so we skipped the omakase course. We were also very hungry after spending all day at Universal Studios and ended up ordering many appetizers, nigiris and rolls. Our favorites were the seared fatty salmon belly that that was seasoned with truffle oil & yuzu. We liked it so much we ordered a second round. We also liked the assorted tempura which was delicious and for a reasonable price of $12. For an additional $4 we could add 2 additional shrimp. The hamachi crudo was very tasty and fresh. Overall, we ended up spending much more than if we chose the omakase course but were glad we had a chance to try so many dishes for a party of 3 (2 adults and a kid). If you are here just for sushi then the $80 omakase is a better deal for sure. If we are ever back in the Studio City area again, we'd like to come back and try the Omakase course. Service was good. Both our serving staff were friendly and welcoming. They are both Japanese so we enjoyed speaking with them in Japanese and English. read more

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Came here for their omakase course for birthday dinner. The course was simple with some unique, standout pieces. However we thought some were basic and the fish lacked flavor, which is a rare case for me. For the price, the fish selection is pretty good and all really fresh. Service was really great and the ambiance of the restaurant was nice and romantic. Overall enjoyed this place and would probably come back for the el la carte menu instead read more

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Decent omakase for under 100, reminds me of new york. Is it mind blowing? No, is it good for 80 bucks? Yes Would i come back again, maybe. Has a parking lot which is nice. You can make reservations. Remember sit at the bar for the best experience. read more

Amazing experience start to finish. The omakase is so well priced and there wasn't one dull dish!! Ended up ordering a few extras on top of the omakase because we weren't ready for it to end. The service is incredible. The staff all lovely. read more

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I'm not sure if I visited on an off day, but unfortunately, my experience wasn't great. I found Sushi Bar Tetsuya online and was really excited to try it based on the many positive reviews. I made a same-day reservation through OpenTable for the omakase experience. When we arrived, we were seated at a table instead of the bar, which I didn't think much of at first. The restaurant had three tables finishing up and appeared to have three servers, so it didn't seem particularly busy. Despite that, we waited quite a while before anyone came to take our order. We ordered the $80 omakase set, which included miso soup, carpaccio, nine pieces of nigiri, and a hand roll. After ordering, the miso soup arrived, followed promptly by the carpaccio--no complaints there. It was light, flavorful, and nicely balanced with a touch of citrus. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. Each plate of three nigiri took an unusually long time to arrive. My date and I even timed it, and it averaged about 13-15 minutes between servings. Our patience started to wear thin. Oddly, the blue crab hand roll came out much faster in comparison, making the pacing feel inconsistent--and it was also overly salty. We had originally planned to stay for dessert to celebrate my date's birthday, but by that point, we were both frustrated and decided to leave. We were there at 8:30pm and left at almost 10pm. As for the food itself, the fish was fresh, but some of the nigiri preparations didn't quite work for me. I prefer nigiri that enhances the natural flavor of the fish, but a few pieces overpowered it--for example, one topped with mint and an amberjack piece with so much wasabi that it overwhelmed the bite. read more

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You see a lot of five star reviews and you just wonder...is this for real? Are they paid? Get free stuff? Well I am thrilled to say Tetsuya deserves every five star review it gets(and no, no free stuff here:)). The food was wonderful, great service, really pleasant upscale atmosphere at night. And really not crazy expensive. I will definitely be going back. Thrilled to have this in my regular sushi rotation! read more

Absolute hidden gem in heart of studio city! My friend Jenn raved about this place and I'm so glad she brought me here! I'm Japanese and I can confirm it's authentic--highly recommend. +located in a small strip mall. Limited parking available. If the parking lot is full, go to the back which enters the roof and there's additional parking. +the restaurant has sushi counter and few tables. If possible, highly recommend eating at sushi counter to chat with the chef! +the restaurant serves miso soup, carpaccio, 10 piece sushi, and one crab handroll as $80 omakase, which is a steal! The omakase will depend on what the restaurant has for the day but we had fatty tuna, ikura, and uni in our omakase set so how can you beat this price?! Not to mention, all of the nigiris were amazing. They added shiso in halibut or kombu on top of salmon, which were a nice touch. +the owner and servers are all amazing. They're personable, attentive, and super nice. A+ service! If you're ever in studio city, I highly recommend this spot. I hope they eventually open another spot so they can accommodate more ppl! read more

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Adding on to Annas comment. That response was genuinely mediocre. Paying $80 per person for a sub par omakase with citrus to mask majority of the sushi with horrible service and no actions taken but a response "my bad won't happen again" is so lame. It shouldn't even be a thought. I literally timed you guys and waiting 15 min per sushi set and coming back with no apology for the delays. You guys weren't that busy and we've seen other tables being taken care of majority of the times while we were waiting. Overall chill interior but not worth $80. I don't need an apology response. You can't practice what you preach when past comments have had the same experience. Do better read more

Welcome to the neighborhood Sushi Bar Tetsuya. We had a great omakase meal here. Not only it was delicious, the price was great and the quality of the fish was fantastic. Chef Tetsuya rice to fish ratio was spot on. The shari ( sushi rice) was well season and not mushy. Omakase comes with miso soup, sashimi, 10pc and 1 blue crab HR. Here are some of the highlights. Hokkaido Hotate with Finger Lime- Hokkaido Hotate was sweet and fresh and it went perfectly with the finger lime. Shima Aji- Nice and fatty Kamasu- Fantastic Bafun Uni- Sweet and delicious Nodoguro- Amazing, one of my favorite fish It's nice and fatty and it's just melts in your mouth. Service was fantastic and professional and chef Tetsuya was very pleasant . I highly recommend giving them a try. I will definitely be returning. Until our next visit. read more

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Perfect fish with complimenting sauces and flavors. Great happy hour with unique menu offerings. Service was warm and attentive. Great place for a date or night out from 1 up to 4. I don't think its the right place for larger groups. read more

Fresh fish, friendly service, and an insane deal for an omakase experience - 10 bites, 1 hand roll, miso soup, and carpaccio for $80! I can't wait to be back!! read more

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/)/) ( . .) ( づ amazing service, amazing vibe. Dark ambiance perfect for date night spots etc. We picked the $80 omakase. Comes with 9 courses I believe. We also ordered agadashi and crispy tuna rice as appetizers on the side. Amazing sushi, super fresh and sweet fish. Would def recommend going here. read more

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I want to gatekeep this place so bad. SO bad. But I won't do that because Chef Tetsuya and his staff deserve all their flowers, and more people should know just how delicious the food is. The $80 omakase is the way to go (can't speak to happy hour yet...but I'm sure I'll be back in an embarrassingly short amount of time) you get miso soup, chef's choice carpaccio or sashimi, 10 pieces of nigiri, and a blue crab handroll. The rice is astounding. Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned - each grain is distinct and packed so expertly that not a single piece falls from the bite regardless of if it's sauced. The rice quality puts Tetsuya far above 90% of sushi spots in the neighborhood, even including other high-end omakases. Spring for one of the special miso soups. My partner got the spicy mushroom one and the umami broth was unbelievable. My miso soup was delicious, don't get me wrong, but I couldn't stop asking for bites from his. The halibut carpaccio came with greens and a light, gingery dressing. Fantastic start to the meal. We actually added an order of yellowtail crispy rice, which was (as you can imagine) perfect. Rice was crisp, not a trace of oiliness or gumminess or too-crunchiness like many other places have. Fish was excellent. The NIGIRI! The pairs were as follows: - Sea bream (tai) with shiso was first. Texture was stunning, the taste perfectly balanced with the fish, the shiso, and the vinegar in the rice. Honestly one of my top 3. Amberjack (kanpachi) was next, firm and delicious. - Salmon with kelp and sesame was so good, and golden eye snapper (kinmedai) with yuzu and chili was another top 3. Citrusy, salty, with the slightest hint of char. - Bluefin tuna was another holy-shit moment. At lesser institutions I find that tuna is a little boring - not so here. The flavor is impeccable, brought out by the little slick of soy sauce he dresses it with. Chopped toro gunkan was also so flavorful and yummy. - Scallop with finger lime was quite good, with the slightest hint of sea taste. Not fishy, but a little briny. Ikura though? Unbelievable. My partner, who is okay-with-but-doesn't-love ikura closed his eyes through the bite and said "oh my GOD." Probably the last of the top 3 - either that or uni. Hard picks. - Shima aji (jack mackerel, she called it) with green onion ginger paste was fantastic, but the Hokkaido uni was a total showstopper. It was served notably cold, which really added to the sweet-salty-sea-ness of it all. It wasn't particularly sweet, even--just had such a depth of UNI flavor that we were obsessed with. The crab handroll was a lovely end to the meal (I really like their seaweed!) EXCEPT it wasn't the end because we ordered more. Lol. Japanese Barracuda (kamasu) and Rosy Seabass (nodoguro) were both tender with a a slight chew. Sweet shrimp is usually one of my favorites but I actually didn't love the taste of this one--the fried head was amazing, though. I'd try it again, just in case something was off this time, given that everything else was stellar. Unagi was sweet and savory with crispy curled edges from the blowtorch. The perfect dessert. I really appreciated that the omakase was still paced out and given so much care and love despite the fact that we were at a table, instead of the bar. They truly did an excellent job with the whole experience. The restaurant is minimalist yet still gorgeous and welcoming, the sushi bar is spacious, everyone is so hospitable. I can't wait to come back for happy hour. I'm jealous of past me who got to eat this meal, and future me who gets to eat it again. read more

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Service was exceptional! They were so patient with my father. They described everything we were eating. Super friendly and attentive despite the restaurant getting busy. I was mistaken to give them 1 star in my first review. I would recommend this place to everyone and I've had Omakase in several different locations. Make sure you have a reservation because they don't always have free seats. The place had mellow music, clean, and overall pleasant vibe. read more