Went for my birthday with family. Everything was tasty and an experience. They were super accommodating with our food intolerances. The sushi chefs were all very nice, as was the.. sake-sommelier? I can't eat gluten so not familiar with the terminology myself, but everyone seemed happy with their drinks, and my yuzu-whiskey cocktail was delicious. read more

Hands down the best sushi I've had in my entire life. The only downside is it will ruin sushi for you from here on out. The price is very high and def a special occasion type of spot but so worth it. The fish is amazing, the chefs are super chill and the overall vibe there is dope. Also the little cucumbers and mushrooms they give you to snack on are addicting read more

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They take omakase seriously but never pretentiously--This team has successfully crafted a contemporary menu that respectfully acknowledges traditional flavors, which is both uncommon and appreciated. The fish was beautiful (clean, bright, melt-in-one-bite), and the fusion touches landed: think yuzu kosho sparking up a buttery cut, or subtle herb oils that lift instead of bury. Chefs are warm, skilled, and happy to explain a move without derailing the flow. Felt personal, not performative--and absolutely delicious read more

The food was good but I just can't believe how expensive it is. For two people it's $800 with one cocktail and some fish. I have been to Sushi Park which is an LA institution for less than that. It was a kind of cheesy experience with a chef that said it was her first day and it was $800. My husband and I were supposed to together but he was sick so I went with a friend and it would've been better to cancel and pay then cancellation fee than spend that much more for a basic meal experience. Sorry to be so harsh, but just being honest. read more

I'm not even kidding when I say this might have been one of the best meals of my life. Every single piece of sushi was mind-blowing--so fresh, so interesting, and unlike anything I've ever tasted before. Each bite introduced flavors I didn't even know could exist. While this isn't your traditional Japanese Omakase, I'd describe it as a modern twist, and it completely worked for me. The worst piece I tried would still be an 8/10, but honestly, almost every single bite was a 10/10, if not a 12/10. The flavors were incredible, and the presentation and creativity behind each dish were outstanding. The service was also top-notch. The waitresses were super attentive, and the sushi chefs made the whole experience so much fun. They were cracking jokes, sharing stories about the fish and their backgrounds, and generally just making everyone feel comfortable. It felt less like a formal dining experience and more like sushi with a comedy show, which made the whole evening even more enjoyable. Yes, it's pricey, but I truly think it's worth it for a special occasion. I'd highly recommend coming here for a birthday, anniversary, or any celebration where you want to have an unforgettable meal. read more

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A LA experience unique to tinsel town. I treated my brother for his birthday and he really felt it was the best way to make his 60th birthday memorable. Thankfully there was no special treatment, but the experience itself is unique to Sushi Scratch. Japanese whisky and saki pairing available, unique coctails, and made to order drinks really elevated our experience. Five stars would have been given if the sushi chefs were trained to serve ladies first. There were four of us at the bar; each time, my sushi was served last. For a restaurant that pays so much attention to detail, this would have been an nice touch. read more

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Just went back for the Nth time in December. Still amazing. Still my favorite sushi place. read more

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This culinary experience was phenomenal! Never had I had such amazing fresh sushi prepared in front of me by exquisite chefs. 10/10 recommendations. Such a great way to celebrate my birthday. read more

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One of my favorite omakase sushi restaurants. It's a great place for a sushi connoisseur or for people to celebrate some special dates or special occasions! The service is outstanding as well!! read more

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My friend brought me here for my birthday in April and it was an absolute treat. It was my first omakase style dinner and it was such an amazing experience!! The restaurant is located in the same plaza as Larsens. It's a speakeasy type of restaurant so if you don't follow the directions on the reservations, you may not find it. We arrived early and were served welcome cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. They were delish and just enough to prepare me for what to expect. They escorted us to our dining room. It was very intimate and only sat 10 diners. There were three chefs, one main chef and two assisting chefs,,,so we were able to engage directly with them. The main chef was not that attentive, maybe he had a bad day,,,idk,,, and one of the other chefs appeared to be new because the main chef had to correct him several times and he appeared frustrated. We had a cocktail server who was extremely nice and attentive. Now, let me get on to the food. It was a 16 course tasting menu. Everything served was exceptionally amazing. The quality of the sushi was excellent and it was very fresh. At the end, they let you choose one more from the menu. I can't express how impressed I was with the food. Overall, it was a great experience. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Since I've been, I've recommended this place to many people. I will definitely come back. read more

I came here with my friend on Saturday and we both had an amazing time. It's a bit on the pricey side. With the tasting, added 3 courses, 20 percent service charge and gratuity, my bill came out to close to $400. It was fun. We had like 21 courses. The bartender Matthew is such a sweetheart. I don't drink so he made me a nonalcoholic black cherry soda. It looked like an old fashioned with a round cube. All the food was delicious and each tasting is 10 people to 4 staffs. Lots of interaction. Negatives: the venue is hella ugly. It gives off Barney's Beanery meets 90s dive bar. And the 20 percent service charge doesn't go to the staff. It apparently goes to the company, which I thought that was really tacky. I don't know why I'm paying an extra 20 percent to the company. It should go to the staff. So make sure to tip. read more

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I think I found my new favorite spot! Every piece we got was literally so delicious I can't stop raving about it. My favorite was their sweet shrimp and wagyu. Surprisingly two things I normally don't get or reach for when I'm out eating sushi! I love how intimate this omakase is and love how small the groups are. I definitely couldn't get enough of their dessert (I asked for three servings) it was that freaking good! Definitely will be coming back here ASAP read more

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My first omakase experience and I'm happy we came here! Gwen was very accommodating and sounded so nice through email, the reservation process was a breeze. It was my first time trying UNI, while I was a bit timid the chefs were reassuring that I would enjoy the bite, which I did! I really enjoyed the Kampachi, Salmon, Akami, and the Kinmedai to name a few. The cucumber shiitake mushroom and ginger salad they provide as a palette cleanser was a good touch. My partner and I decided to get 2 different sake bottles instead of the sake pairing and added on 2 additional bites (Kampachi and Akami) to finish the night off. Overall, the room is lightly dimmed and intimate while guests are engaged with all 3 very personable chefs and the lovely bartender. You can talk to your partner while also conversing with those next to you or across you. We will be back! read more

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Everything from A-Z was amazing. The staff, the food, the drinks, the atmosphere. All so well worth it. It's a small intimate space where you see the chefs making the sushi, giving details on the fish and how they make it. We tried fish (I forgot all the names) that I never liked previously but here each item was more delicious than the last. Truly mouthwatering, fresh and so so delicious. I can't wait to go back. read more

Sushi by Scratch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I just had the WORST customer service experience ever. From a place that prides it self in being such a nice experience, this experience left me in tears. My friend made a reservation for this place for me a couple months ago but we were not able to make it. As this place is far & I live outside the US, I needed to reschedule. I was told that up to a year I can reschedule so I don't lose my deposit. I called to reschedule & this woman just spoke to me in such an aggressive tone & forced me to not only cancel but lose my deposit. She then told me if I really want to I can make the reservation again. When I asked her how to do that, she said "how do you not know how to make a reservation." I was so shocked, I said this was a gift. She then proceeed to mock me & cancelled my reservation. Not only did we lose the 80 dollar deposit, but she just cancelled something that I was looking forward to & planning to just make a reservation again. I am so disturbed by this & will not be going back. If you're reading this review, trust me, if you're gonna pay this much, go to a omakase experience that treats like a human. read more

If i could give this place 20 stars i would. The quality of the fish is unmatched. It's an exclusive dining experience with just around 8-10 seats around one chef in a private room. By far THEEE best sushi I have ever had in my life. MUST TRY. Service outstanding ambiance very cool overall a memorable unique experience. read more

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Food & service was great. Nice ambience. Will go back and want to try their Pasta Bar.

I took my sister here for a special occasion. This location is the first/original Scratch. This place is exquisite. Top ranking of the Elite echelon with quality all the way around. You must get there ( 30 ) minutes before your reservations to enjoy a complimentary drink and appetizers. Once there, you ring a doorbell to enter. Once inside, it's like a private hideaway. We then entered the bar area which was quant with only ten chairs. This restaurant only serves ten people at a time per a timed dinner reservation. So you are only with the ten people who have the same reservation time as you for an hour in a half. The staff makes you feel like an important person when you are inside. The outstanding host, Gwen starts you off with a cocktail drink, and two appetizers before entering the main dining room. After (30) minutes is up, you enter the main dining room which is very intimate and private with ten chairs behind a sushi bar. You are then greeted by the phenomenal, Chef Will who explained how the omakase sushi experience will proceed. He gave us the history of the (17) items that were included in our dinner package in detail as he prepared each food item. At the end, we were given a dessert and drink. The dessert and drink were amazing. Each meal tasting had a drink pairing to complement its taste for purchase if you were interested. The bartender, Noah was amazing and very personable. He made the best drinks and recommended the best house drinks. The entire staff was kind, pleasant, funny, and very professional. All the food was delectable but here are a couple of my favorites I enjoyed: The striped Jack, albacore, King Salmon, sea bream, escolar Waygu, bone marrow, Unagi with bone marrow juice on top melted in your mouth. Most of the seafood items/and wasabi were brought in from Japan. I love that the chef and the bartender continue to practice and make additional specialty food items and drinks if you want to pay for an additional experience. They have several other locations (Beverly Hills, Miami, Chicago, Mateo, etc). This place is very pricey but worth every penny. This is top-notch sushi. I loved the omakase experience. I will try the other locations and come back to this one for sure. Self-serve parking is located in the parking structure for $6. This is a great place for a special occasion or if you just want to feel important. read more

3 stars because the service was amazing This is my second time coming here and unfortunately the first time was so much better than the second time. The reasons why I'm docking off 2 stars is because I'm not a big fan of sweet food and some of the sushi pieces were a little too sweet for my liking. I didn't have anything that really blew my mind away. I was really excited for the bone marrow sushi because the first time was great, but the texture was a lot different this time so that was kind of a bummer. The other reason is because the price point is pretty high for what you get. Now don't get me wrong, i will spend $$$$ on food IF it's worth the price. For $472 between 2 people, i expected a lot more. I've been to other omakase places and paid around that price point & they served us more than just sushi such as various apps, different palate cleansers, entrees and sushi. Also i didn't know that the 20% service charge did not go towards the employees. I read someone's Yelp review that the company keeps it and if that's true, that's really messed up and that's another reason for me to not come back. read more

What can I say about sushi by scratch except everyone should experience it at least once especially if you appreciate sushi. I brought my husband here for his bday. It was a pop up at the Beverly hills hotel and everything about it was amazing. From the location being in a penthouse suite, to the decor, the service and the sushi! Omg, the best sushi I will ever have in the United States. I still think about the sushi! read more

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This speakeasy themed omakase spot is definitely an unforgettable experience. First you need to book a month in advance to secure your spot with a $25 holding fee that goes toward your total. The dining room is a bar setting with 10 seats so it's definitely an intimate experience. From the start, you're served a complimentary drink that sets off the mood right. We sat down for the experience and Jason was managing our side of the bar. He was engaging and we will always remember him being part of our dining experience! The bar is set with your name which allows the chefs to be more personable and helps keep any allergies top of mind for them. This 16 course set is written behind the station so you get to see what you're having next. The menu is changed every few months so there's always opportunities to try something new. Each piece came with thoughtful descriptions which showcased the creativity behind its creation. We also opted in to try 2 new experimental pieces. We ended with a refreshing matcha dessert and paired drink option. Overall had a great experience and would recommend this spot to all sushi lovers! Can't wait to come back and see what's next. read more

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My friends and I have been wanting to go here for a long time and when we found a last minute opening we just had to take it. We got lost as we were looking for the place and we ended up and Pasta Bar, but they where kind enough to direct us to where the Sushi Bar was. When we arrived after ringing the doorbell (which I thought was pretty fun), we entered into the waiting area, which is "bar" like. While you wait here you are served a drink that consisted of whiskey and yuzu and other drinks and juices. Since I don't drink she was able to offer me a nonalcoholic drink that had yuzu and citrus juices. Kind of sour but it was good. Once everyone arrived we were directed another room. Each seat had our name so we knew where to sit. Before we began I noticed behind the sushi chefs were all the different courses we were going to eat. The sushi chefs introduced themselves as well as our bartender for the night. The head sushi chef,who is in the middle, explained how the omakase experience will be like. The sushi chef to his left is the one who cuts the fish (this is where me and my friends sat). I notified the sushi chef closest to us if I can omit wasabi from my course (just a preference thing) and he said no problem. I think the head chef forgot as times, so when our sushi chef was serving me the sushi he was able to remove it. All 3 sushi chefs interacted with us, which was fun. After all 16 courses are served they give you the opportunity to add to your order 2 items max. The only thing for me is you order whatever you want but you don't really know how much it cost until you get the bill. I ordered anyways lol. They were all so good so it's hard to choose just 2. I ordered the wagyu and uni . After this you finish off with a small bite of matcha ice cream. Once everything is done, you are served a drink (our bartender came up to me and notified me of our "closing drink" and asked me if which drink I wanted. He was able to get me a nonalcoholic drink). Everyone was able to chill for a bit and we were directed back out to the bar area to pay. (It was a little crowded as the next group of people were waiting there, so it was hard to make your way out. The restroom is located in the bar area. There is only one restroom so you would have to wait once dinner is over. This place is pricey, but if you want to experience a different kind of omakase with premium sushi this is the place to go. I would recommend this place and I would definitely come back again. read more

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Loved the food and loved the passion from the chef. Detailed walkthroughs of each dish. I loved the dessert. My partner and I came here for our anniversary dinner and it was definitley a culinary experience. The food was great, fish was very fresh rice was perfectly seasoned. However, we did feel like we were being rushed through our courses especially because we got the sake pairing. They also had to seat another group. Would have appreciated 10-15 minutes to just enjoy the restaurant and drinks by itself rather than being served fish every 5-10 minutes. All in all, great experience. read more

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21 sushi piece Omikase dinner with sake pairing (upgraded caviar/truffle Addition): 5 Stars I would gladly do this again. I am not able to list the individual items we ordered as there were so many, and quite frankly we got a little inebriated by the time the 11th sushi tasting came around so we pretty much stopped taking notes and just went with the vibe. However, I have attached many photos to this review including the featured sushi menu of the evening so feel free to look at them. The entrance is somewhat unassuming, and upon knocking (or ringing doorbell) you are let in to a waiting room that hosts an impressive selection of japanese Whisky. Our party bellied up to the bar where we were immediately offered hot towels to clean our hands, and a house sake beverage. We were offered two appetizers (kumamoto oysters, blue fin akura) and Gwen was the perfect hostess. We were then ushered inside to the sushi bar. The sushi bar is an intimate room that accommodates 8 patrons. There are several guys behind the sushi bar and our head sushi chef, Jojo was an excellent sushi master and host. Jojo and his team churned out tasty bite after bite all night until all 21 of our omikase tastings (plus 2 additional tastings and dessert) were finished. We left full, happy and rather tipsy thanks to Braden and his sake pairing pours. Service was 5 stars all around. If you're looking for something a little different in Encino, consider giving Scratch a try. read more

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This is more than a restaurant, it is an experience and is worth every penny! We went to celebrate our anniversary and everything about the evening was perfect. We loved the speakeasy vibe of the secret door and welcome area. I enjoyed the Omakase with a beverage pairing and my boyfriend had the sake pairing. Everything was next level. As a sushi lover, I can confidently say this was the best sushi I have ever had. The drinks were also amazing and we enjoyed the most delicious sake we have ever had. Our bartender Max truly created the perfect pairings. I will forever dream about this Omakase experience. Everything was delicious, I could not even begin to pick a favorite. Cannot wait to come back here!! read more

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Amazing experience from start to finish. The best ingredients coupled with respectful innovation resulted in 18+ perfect bites. Pair with sake tasting and the caviar and truffle updates if possible. Worth the trek into the SFV. read more

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Amazing experience! I've been on an omakase craze lately and literally try something new almost every weekend. Sushi bar is definitely one of my top list I've tried. Reservations book up pretty fast, I think I booked almost a month in advance but is definitely worth the wait. The fish is fresh and great quality, I love watching the chefs prepare each course. A few of my favorites were the hamachi with corn bread crumbs, o toro, marrow, crab and king salmon. We also ordered the house pairing with our meal, it came with 3 sake, 2 cocktails and a beer I believe. They were very generous with their sake pours! I was pretty buzzed after dinner and didn't realize I left my purse behind until the worker flagged me down a few minutes later lol thank you! Highly recommend, I believe their other location recently earned a Michelin star! Amazing food, service and ambiance. read more

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Definitely worth the hype. The sushi is some of the best I've had. And I've had some of the best in the world. Omakase is well balanced and done right. If you can get a seat, GO! I went during the pandemic once places started to open back up and they took extreme precautions to ensure everyone's safety. read more

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Listen if you are lover of sushi then you MUST try Sushi-Bar omakase!! At this point I've done omakase 3 times and this was by far the best experience! So the sushi bar is almost set up speakeasy style. I won't spoil it for anyone but be ready to walk in to a not so expecting space. I was a little intimidated by the idea of eating 17 courses but babyyyyy this was the best 17 bites I've ever tried. We opted for the drink pairing which in my opinion is the only way to go but if you aren't feeling daring they have a lovely list of libations. read more

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$145 for some really tasty omakase. What I really liked about this place was the whole experience. Your entire party has to be present in the little speakeasy that's on the second floor of this average suburban looking Strip mall with a little carousel. The speakeasy question itself is really cute and they give you a small welcome cocktail. Then they walk you single file all the way through the kitchen to the back of the restaurant. The counter wraps around the kitchen, everything is prepared in front of you and there is a name badge that shows where you should sit. Obviously you are welcome to change them around and you're welcome to walk around the room as well if you are in a large party. Importantly, you must have a photo ID you and your vaccination card in order to be seated or they will turn you away. The sushi itself was actually very high-quality and with nuanced flavors. I liked how they varied the flavor profile, but progressively the food became richer and warmer. Another nice touch is after your 1.5 to 2 hour dining experience you walk out and pay in a separate room, they keep track of how many cocktails each person ordered and any extra pieces of sushi. I always hate the end of a dining experience with the awkward division of the checks, this avoids that awkward conversation about the bad news at the end of the meal :) read more

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Try it. If you're thinking about trying this place out, don't even hesitate. Just book it. The staff were absolutely amazing. The food was out of this world. Great vibes. My girlfriend was so happy about everything. We had a 17-piece course. Just when we thought we had a favorite, the next piece quickly replaced it. The drinks? Absolutely fantastic. I can't stop raving about this place to everyone I talk to. This was over a month ago and we still talk about it. We recently tried another omakase place, but nothing comes close to Sushi by Scratch. We will definitely be back. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. This is a 100/5. read more

Honest review: Upon arrival, you are offered a complimentary cocktail or mocktail which was very nice! The room where the experience is held almost feels like an escape room and I think the music they were playing, played a big part of the escape room atmosphere (imo). The Chefs are great, especially Chef Kenny, who was very nice to talk to! The bartender was very friendly and insightful and gave me a great recommendation based on my drink preference! The food was delicious, however, I don't think this Omakase is worth the price. I've experienced multiple omakase before and this omakase just wasn't as special. There isn't much variety as to what you're trying; it is just all nigiri pieces. For pretty steep price point, I think I would've appreciated different types of menu items. However, I think Sushi by Scratch is a great option for people who are just getting into omakase! read more

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Summary: Dine LA omakase $165 (Regular omakase $145) Additional À la carte Add ons - akumatsu $22 - kinmedai $15 Service/Ambiance 5/5 - Chefs were very friendly and engaging, which is one of the biggest perks of eating omakase here. Chefs at most traditional places are not fluent in english so they can not reach the level of customer engagement as Sushi Bar. Guest were asked to show up 15 minutes early to enjoy a complimentary cocktail. I thought it was really cool that they have their omakase menu posted on the wall so we can remember what we ate. Food 4/5: Their attempt to innovate worked and there were a few standouts dishes, such as - Eel drizzled with bone marrow juice - Seared Escolar - Hamachi topped with bread crumb Their fish selection was pretty high end, no complaints there. However, in terms of pure craftsmanship, they are indeed lacking. Their texture of the rice was was pretty off - which felt slightly grainy. The molding of it wasn't precise enough as the rice squished together. High end nigiris rice are molded well enough where it holds, but every pebble of rice should still maintain its original texture. Rice was also on the colder side. They usually serve Santa Barbara uni, but as part of dine LA, they have a special Hokkaido uni, however the Hokkaido wasn't as sweet and creamy as ultimate high end hokkaido uni. The level of fish quality is solid, but isn't up to standard to charge base $165. Overall, I enjoyed the meal. I give strong kudos for their attempt to stand out. The only reason why I gave it 4/5 stars is because for this amount of money, you can get yourself an ultimate traditional omakase experience with the upmost quality craftsmanship and higher quality fish cuts. Ultimately, it comes down to preference, but in my opinion, variations and combinations of flavor to enhance above average ingredients will never beat top quality natural flavors of mother nature. read more

Sushi by Scratch - Omakase course in reverse order - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Interesting ratio of photographs to reviews. Perhaps owing to the simple fact that this is almost food as art. Performance art, visual art, story-telling art. Perhaps this ratio will endure though one thing I'm certain of, there will be more reviews. And many will give all the stars. We made the 5 o'clock seating on Monday with three other couples for eight total seated before the preparation and presentation. Two chefs, one bartender. In terms of staff to patron ratio, a number that assures attention, service and fun. Everything was delicious. The cocktails were tasty and the repartee super enjoyable and lively. Many photographs were taken though my ratio will be 1:1. Check out what others have posted for a visual delight that will definitely get your mouth to watering. The relationship to Scratch Bar and its other goings on in this plaza are interesting and look definitely like something worth checking out as well. So for sure, next time we're in LA there will be some pasta bar and magic bar in our future. And when you are, you should for sure give Sushi Bar a try. It's special. read more

Sushi by Scratch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best sushi omakase experience I have ever had. Mind blowing flavor and being in an intimate environment was amazing.

One of the best meals of my life and hands down the best sashimi of my life! This place has set the bar for great quality service and food. Parking: there's an underground parking lot that charges but it's convenient and easy access. Service: superb! Our staff for that night were so friendly and amazing. They made the entire experience for us one of the best services by far. Food: for omakse, I've noticed it can seem repetitive despite the high quality fish; fish/rice, fish,rice etc. Having said that, this place separates itself from other restaurants in that they innovate and put so much more into each bite you take. Each piece of fish has so much thought put into it with so many components that make everything so amazing. As far as drinks go I had the old fashioned and whiskey sour. Both are great but I think the old fashioned was my favorite! They offer pairing of drinks as well. Overall, yes this will cost you a decent penny. Having said that, this is a rare experience that only sits 10 people at a time, making this truly unique and intimate. A must try and trust me, you'll want this again and again. read more

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My partner made a reservation here for my birthday and when I tell you that it did not disappoint...well that would be an understatement. Picture this: you walk through a nondescript door into a candle-lit front room where you are greeted and checked in. Pre-meal cocktails are provided and the first two tasting courses are brought to you while you're introduced to the experience. Then, the main dining room. It seats 10 around a sushi bar and you get the distinct pleasure of watching the incredible chefs prepare your 17-course nigiri tasting right in front of you. The experience is interactive, mysterious, exciting, and most importantly incredibly delicious. Definitely on the pricier side so definitely a spot for a special occasion -- but trust me when I say it's so worth it. read more

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Really disappointed at the money grab and upsell that the chefs do at the end. It was gross. (The chefs are really sweet and talented. This is clearly something the management makes them do to jack up the bill by 50%.) 16 pieces of delicious sushi ($145) and then they do this little gimmick at the end where they ask everyone if they want to try 3 more experimental pieces that the sushi chefs invented. The problem is that they secretly cost twice as much money ($18 or $20 vs $8.50) It's a complete ripoff and money grab. Do they really think that if they told people they were $20 a piece that anyone would want them? I feel cheated. This little stunt tarnished a delicious meal and a fun evening. Please just charge everyone $20 more upfront and do a couple free surprise pieces at the end. Like an encore. That would make sure every one left feeling satisfied not ripped off. Don't be shady. read more

Sushi by Scratch - Bill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went here for a date night with my boyfriend and wanted to take him to his very first omakase! We love the speakeasy concept, having to ring a doorbell to invite ourselves into the sushi bar. We were first welcomed by a bartender who were able to accommodate us with non-alcoholic welcome drinks (because we do not drink). We were later invited through the kitchen of Scratch Restaurant and was taken in a sushi room with about 8 seats. Our names were written and seats were assigned for us. The service was great, I totally love that our server were absolutely knowledgeable about the sake and wines that were offered. And our sushi chefs are absolutely wonderful to chat with and they are hilarious! The fish they offered were decadent and very fresh. I also noticed some of the fish offered were dry aged fish that was distributed from Sherman Oak's Joint Seafood (my favorite!) There were indeed some great combinations and fusions of fish that they put together: - Blue Fin Toro from Spain with pineapple, torched brown sugar, wasabi, soy sauce - Canadian Lobster with lemon & Bali Sea Salt with a touch of ponzu and garlic chips - Hamachi with garnishes of sourdough crumbles from their Pasta Bar, house soy sauce and wasabi My personal favorites; - Korean Escolar that is lightly seared with Kimchi Choucroute -- it gives a nice buttery rich flavor with a smokey taste of Korean BBQ - The Akamutsu - Black Sea Perch with a Venezuelan fusion of Chimichurri and lime zest. Probably most flavorful and decadent fish I had this omakase. I enjoy their omakase and it was a fun experience. But out of the 14 courses, I would probably say there are only a few where it really stood out to me as something different and experimental. The rest of the fish provided were slightly generic and almost put together the same generic way of using either the following: the Torch, the ponzu, the Yuzu, and the house soy & wasabi. I'm not saying that they don't provide any unique courses. They DO provide, however, at an additional cost. At near the end of the omakase, they offer and ask if you would like to have a few extra pieces -- but it's a big additional cost. So just be careful and be wary of that! Other than that, the food is nicely prepared and it was still a great experience for date night. I would still come back again. read more

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At this point we might be obessed. Fun fact we learned thay Sushi Bar is part of Scratch Bar that has 2 other restaurants one being the pasta bar and the other that's due to open in the fall! Gavin delighted us with the traditional welcome drink. You should arrive no later then 10-15 min! Back to the sushi!! This is this third time enjoying an amazing experience. They have a new head chef, Cody!! There were a couple new additions from the past couple times we've been but the Hamachi and the eel bone marrow never fail to impress. I had the best lychee cocktail that they made free hand, highly recommend take thete recommendations for cocktails if you don't do the pairing option read more

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