This is my fourth time here at Udatsu (one location being in Tokyo) and is probably my favorite omakase in LA. Every course was beautifully executed, creative, and incredibly flavorful. You can really tell how much thought and attention goes into each dish, and there were so many memorable bites throughout the night. The flavors are exquisite and bring something genuinely new and unexpected to each course. If you're a sushi lover looking for something different from your standard omakase experience, this is the place to go. The intimate counter setting and amazing service made the experience even better. Everything felt elevated and special while still being warm and welcoming. We've tried quite a few high end omakases in LA, and Udatsu easily stands out as one of our favorites. Absolutely worth the experience and would happily come back! read more

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Because I was here with my parents' clients for a special treat, I sadly couldn't capture this experience with my phone like I wanted to which was truly so sad because so much of the beauty of Udatsu is in the details. From the bar and tableware to the technique behind every piece of fish, there's so much intention behind the experience. I've had the pleasure of experiencing Udatsu in Japan with the head chef himself serving us, so I was curious to see how the LA location would compare. Thankfully, it didn't fall short at all. Every bite was executed beautifully, but the toro, uni, and seared blackthroat seaperch were the highlights for me. Although the blue fin tuna roll wasn't quite as memorable as I remembered it being. Overall, this is definitely a spot I'd save for a special occasion. The attention to detail, intimate setting, and quality of the omakase make the experience feel like much more than just a meal and makes you understand their michelin award. read more

Really incredible experience. They are meticulous here - the attention to detail is incredible. Staff were standing by the whole time anticipating our every need. Intimate experience, not rushed whatsoever, and the chefs explain every course. Delicious food & great quality. read more

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My friend took me here for my birthday. And I had a wonderful omakase experience. The food was excellent. Made with fine Ingredients. Service was captivating and the atmosphere was small and quaint. They have a nice cool small bar with interesting drinks. Valet parking or parking on the street. read more

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12/10. Stumbled upon this incredible hidden gem and it absolutely blew me away! Udatsu's original location is in Tokyo, and the talented chefs brought all the freshness and amazing flavors across the sea and straight into West Hollywood with their LA restaurant. Every hand roll was simply incredible, and their uni pasta was to DIE for. The drinks were also so creative, I was obsessed with my matcha based cocktail. PLEASE do yourself a favor and come here, it's hands down my favorite place for sushi. read more

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We took an Uber from OC to WH (roudntrip) for my BFF's bd. We love Omasake and it's our ritual each year to eat at a nice sushi restaurant on her BD. We booked for dinner at 530pm but we didn't get seated until 6pm. Upon arriving the host asked us to sit downstairs and waited until the chef is ready to serve. The restaurant and the bar down stair is called Rokusho. So while waiting we ordered a $24 cocktail called Moon over Mexico, tequila based. The dinner finally started at 6pm. The place could only hold 8 seats so it was very intimate. Once we sat down in front of the chef. The waitress started to serve us Okuaizu sparkling water for $8 each, not sure if they have regular water? There was no soy sauce or wasabi, only ginger with vinegar taste which was very good. I don't see this type of ginger serves in other sushi restaurants. The sushi was absolutely tasty, fresh and of good quality fish. Price point is HIGH because it was curated by the Michelin starred Chef Udatsu. Every piece is freshly made and served to you directly from the chef's hand. I specially loved the seasonal Herb Roll, seasonal Vegetable roll and crab chanwanmushi. We went all out, upgraded our menu with an additional $75 each. We ordered The honest sake bottle and shared a few drinks with the chef. The Honest sake bottle was delicious & smooth, but overpriced. I have been to many fancy sushi restaurants & they often do the same thing with an upgraded menu. I don't think you need to upgrade the menu. You would be ok with the Original menu. It is not much different just added truffles and caviars on couple of Nigiri pieces etc. In conclusion, a party of two cost $1185.03 including booking fee, a good bottle of sake, 2 sparking water, taxes and service fee. If one can splurge I suggest you should. It was a wonderful experience. I would come back once I have tried all sushi establishments in LA. read more

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Sometimes you come across places that are even better than Michelin-star restaurants!! This place was absolutely delicious, and the service was incredibly kind and welcoming. Not only did I have a great time, but the food was truly outstanding, and I don't regret spending a single dollar here. I highly recommend it to everyone! I also highly recommend the sake... forgot the name but it was $130 per bottle very soft and taste read more

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If you're in LA and looking for a next-level omakase experience, Udatsu Sushi is a must. Tucked away in a sleek, intimate setting, this spot delivers craftsmanship, flavor, and service in perfect harmony. The chef's attention to detail is unmatched--every piece felt like a personal story told through sushi. But the absolute showstopper? The Double Uni Nigiri. Creamy, briny, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. It's the kind of bite that makes you close your eyes and just feel happiness. From start to finish, every course was artful and fresh, with pacing and presentation that kept us excited for the next surprise. Service was warm, attentive, and deeply knowledgeable without being overbearing. Yes, it's a splurge--but worth every penny. This is sushi that reminds you why omakase is an experience, not just a meal. @sushitraveler read more

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I'm usually pretty picky with raw fish and only eat it when it's fresh without any fishy taste, but this omakase really impressed me. The chef prepared and marinated the fish so well, and everything tasted incredibly delicious and refreshing. The service was also amazing, very attentive and they noted our preferences and the occasion we were celebrating. The chef's handwritten note was also super cute and such a thoughtful touch. Lovely experience overall! read more

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Quick TL;DR: Overall a solid omakase experience but took a star off given that for the price point, the standard menu left a bit more to be desired compared to other omakases I've been too. If you're looking for excellent service and an artful omakase experience, this place is top notch at it though. We arrived for a 530 seating, which the first 30mins is hanging around for check in while the chefs get set up. You can sit at the terrace or bar with the option to pay for drinks here. Onto the actual experience, the attention to detail is great and they give you the option to upgrade here if you want add ons like caviar and truffle slices. I went with the standard menu, which everything was well presented and tasty. Favorite dishes included the tuna nigiris and the "tamale looking" cod fish dish was very unique. At the end of the day, $300 experience met expectations but I've had other places offer quite a bit more in quality ingredients at this price point so you're coming more for the preparation experience done to each dish, which is where they excel in with the level of detail. read more

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This omakase experience was truly beyond words. From the moment I walked in, I felt warmly welcomed the entire team was incredibly friendly and made me feel right at home. Every course was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. You can really feel the passion and attention to detail in every bite. Celebrating my birthday here made it even more special. The atmosphere, the service, and the overall experience were simply unforgettable. This has easily become one of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had. I left feeling so happy and grateful. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something truly unique and meaningful. This omakase experience was truly beyond words. From the moment I walked in, I felt warmly welcomed the entire team was incredibly friendly and made me feel right at home. Every course was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. You can really feel the passion and attention to detail in every bite. Celebrating my birthday here made it even more special. The atmosphere, the service, and the overall experience were simply unforgettable. This has easily become one of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had. I left feeling so happy and grateful. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something truly unique and meaningful. read more

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In LA for 24 hours. Googled "omakase" and Udatsu popped up. No availabilities on Tock. No phone number on Yelp. Thank goodness Google Maps had the phone number. Called them 1 minute after they opened. The guy that picked up went and checked if there was any seating left. BAM! That man is the REAL MVP. 17 Course - absolute 10/10. I actually think it might be the best I've had. I'm gonna have to start an omakase journal so I can remember where I ate and how each of them rank. What really stuck with me was the simplicity of each fish. You get to taste the true flavor of the fish with very minimal modifications. Slight flair on each, versus some places that overdo it. Very intimate space upstairs, seats 8. Starts @ 6:00PM but you hang out at the bar downstairs first. Bar downstairs is all concrete, love the vibe. My least favorite - Seiko Crab Nigiri, Tamagoyaki My absolute fave - everything else. Absolutely killer experience. Thoroughly enjoyed this experience. $300 total w/ tax and tip. read more

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pretty nice omakase experience and a good addition to LA. Some notable information - The omakase area upstairs is intimiate to stay the least. nearly shoulder to shoulder with guests and very close proximity to the chef. You can have a relatively private conversation if you're with someone else but expect others to be able to hear almost everything. - The stuffiness of the atmosphere will depend on the other people you're dining with. My experience wasn't too bad. - Solid dishes and sushi. I really preferred the vinegar ratio on the rice and their ginger. Overall fish quality was solid, one negative is selection, I expected better given the peak timing of winter/spring. - Got sake pairing - decent selection. The cocktails are quite good too. Love the idea of cocktail hour right before. read more

Udatsu is fantastic and somewhat still a hidden gem. It is a very intimate high end omakase with an excellent speakeasy style bar on the bottom floor that also serves Izakaya dishes a la carte. You can order any cocktails from the bar downstairs and be served during dinner. The courses were not only exceptional in quality and presentation, but there is clearly a major focus on seasonal imported ingredients that made for a very special experience. I can't wait to return. read more

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Udatsu sushi blew me away! I was so excited to try this new omakase restaurant out after hearing about its impressive background coming from Japan. The overall experience was truly amazing, from the quality of the fish to the outstanding service and overall ambiance. The chef was so impressive and courteous the entire night, his precision with our whole meal was truly a craft. I'm looking forward to coming back one day and telling friends about this place, there's a lot of top tier sushi in LA and Udatsu is on the top of this list. read more

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The utmost BEST experience I have had since my visit to Japan. A beautiful, intimate omakase setting, you find yourself in awe of the chefs work with each dish. Within each dish there is an art piece awaiting, with fresh, unique flavors. You will absolutely love each one presented to you. Proper and delicious nigiri rice is no easy task and udatsu knows what they're doing. Well worth the money, I'd be back over and over again. read more

Excellent Omakase Course. LA Branch From Tokyo (U.S.A 1st). Enjoyed Much. Very Delicious Yummy. Great Services Too. read more

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Amazing sushi and service. One of the best omakase I've been to in LA. Great service, fresh fish and amazing ambience and food

We spent the first half hour of our reservation at the bar (drinks not included in the prepaid price). Afterwards, you're brought up to the dining area where they take your coat and gently push you into the seating. There were containers underneath the seats for purses and there was a single occupant restroom (a luxurious experience with a Toto bidet and Le Labo soap/lotion). We were taken through a 17 course experience that was almost meditative in its nature. Watching the food get prepared was impressive and the ingredients were so fresh. There is the option for an even more elevated meal that includes caviar and truffles for $75 more. The menu changes each month but staples like the smoked tuna, uni, and tuna roll remain month to month. The smoked tuna was my absolute favorite although other dishes were also strong contenders. Apparently, all the tuna from our meal was from Japan. For instance, the Seasonal vegetable roll had Swiss, kale, mushrooms and deep fried kale chips with aged soy sauce. The Seiko crab nigiri (similar to a snow crab) and the sea urchin with fried nori nigiri (Santa Barbara uni and Japanese Hokkaido uni) were a mix of both local and Japanese ingredients. The tuna is all from Japan and had such delicious flavor. At the end, they brought out the bill and individually thanked each party for dining. It truly felt like such special treatment and I enjoyed being pampered. For those interested, check out more content on my IG @dinewithshanelle We spent the first half hour of our reservation at the bar (drinks not included in the prepaid price). Afterwards, you're brought up to the dining area where they take your coat and gently push you into the seating. There were containers underneath the seats for purses and there was a single occupant restroom (a luxurious experience with a Toto bidet and Le Labo soap/lotion). We were taken through a 17 course experience that was almost meditative in its nature. Watching the food get prepared was impressive and the ingredients were so fresh. There is the option for an even more elevated meal that includes caviar and truffles for $75 more. The menu changes each month but staples like the smoked tuna, uni, and tuna roll remain month to month. The smoked tuna was my absolute favorite although other dishes were also strong contenders. Apparently, all the tuna from our meal was from Japan. For instance, the Seasonal vegetable roll had Swiss, kale, mushrooms and deep fried kale chips with aged soy sauce. The Seiko crab nigiri (similar to a snow crab) and the sea urchin with fried nori nigiri (Santa Barbara uni and Japanese Hokkaido uni) were a mix of both local and Japanese ingredients. The tuna is all from Japan and had such delicious flavor. At the end, they brought out the bill and individually thanked each party for dining. It truly felt like such special treatment and I enjoyed being pampered. For those interested, check out more content on my IG @dinewithshanelle read more

We had to reschedule once and the day we did come there was a parade going on and almost the entire sunset blvd was closed down. It was just a huge mess trying to find parking near the restaurant. Flustered we decided to park and it was over a mile away. We powered walk to the restaurant only to find out we weren't really late as they were running late too. Anyways, after the epic adventure of trying to get to the restaurant, we got seated at the patio to have cocktail. We had one cocktail and sat there quite some time before they finally took us in to dinner. They offer you their upgrade menu which just basically has caviar and truffle added. We skipped that. They do offer wine or sake pairing for additional cost too. We skipped that too. We were starving and I just wanted to eat. We were there until close to 11at night and it was quite late for dinner but good thing we had time to digest our food to walk that long way to get back to our car! The food was excellent and my favorite was the variety of tuna they gave. The service was great too. Quaint ambiance with just 8 people in the room to dine with. It was definitely an experience to try once in your lifetime. read more

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Udatsu is a room with a view in the clouds. Had dinner there last night. What more can I say....Cheers! read more

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Secret sushi of LA... Awesome experience. Delicious sushi. Very fresh! What a great experience. Definitely will come back! read more

Food was great! Everything was really good, but really have to give a shout out to our server Tokiko, who was sooo friendly and warm. She went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We were seated on the terrace, and they were kind to adjust the heater as needed. read more

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Phenomenal sushi. 10/10 experience. I won't go into to much detail like the other reviews, but I will say this place is a must try. I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday on 12/7. Upgrade to the caviar and truffle options, it was delightful and definitely worth it. We just had such a special time and the intimacy of the restaurant takes it to the next level. I am very grateful for this experience and I will be going back again soon with my friends :) read more

In a town where half the Michelin star winners seem to be a Japanese omakase specialist, Udatsu Sushi earns its place among the premier sushi omakase destinations in LA. This freshman located in Hollywood occupies a different zip cope from its brethren that are located in Little Tokyo or on the West Side. There is valet parking downstairs, which I would recommend versus trying to circle the block for hard to find parking. Once the host knows that you are dining at Udatsu, you are whisked upstairs to the outdoor patio, which provides a nice bird's eye vantage point of Hollywood. There is an optional 30 minute cocktail hour, which we skipped, but did spend a few minutes enjoying the view on the patio under the heat lamps. Once we were escorted inside, we were treated to an intimate 8-seat counter with a modern interior that integrated traditional Japanese elements like shoji screens that revealed storage for plates and bowls (nice touch!). The bar stool seats are heavy and the staff literally push you closer to the bar. There is an opportunity to plus up your omakase with things like caviar and truffles, but we skipped because it didn't seem like there were any additional courses - we felt that we did not miss out on anything by skipping that. While my perspective was a bit mixed in the beginning as there were a few fruit flies buzzing around the counter - one even fell into my sake, which was promptly replaced when I mentioned it to the staff - my POV changed after the first few courses. Udatsu's approach is familiar yet different from other omakases that we have enjoyed. The shari is warm and flavored - each batch is plucked out from the rice cooker by the chef and covered to keep it warm. The rice granules were a bit chewier versus soft, which we appreciated. The cuts of fish are thicker and bigger, often to help the chef mold the fish and the rice together so it doesn't fall apart. While there were a few familiar cuts of fish, many of the versions were unique. The Hokkaido crab sushi. The vertical of tuna sushi. The white and red miso soup with grated mountain yam. Even the egg custard was less spongy. With each bite, we were presented with a familiar, yet new style of sushi that we hadn't tried elsewhere. We were so pleased with the quality of the craftsmanship that merit Michelin consideration. The service is also what makes Udatsu special. We were treated to an unexpected birthday cake slice to celebrate a birthday that was insanely delicious - almost tempted to ask for the recipe. Delicious, fresh ginger was immediately replenished when our plate was empty of ginger. Even the valet had our cars ready when we came out of the restaurant. It's all the little touch points that make Udatsu a fine dining destination worth experiencing. Udatsu will definitely be on our list of omakase places that we will be revisiting in the future. read more

Awful. Can't believe this is a Michelin star restaurant in Japan. The fish wasn't totally fresh and they tried to cover it up with a bunch of sauces. They served golden-eye snapper covered with a corn sauce. Golden-eye snapper is one of the most prized and expensive fish out there and they didn't want to share its flavor. Same for all of the different cuts of tuna doused in some soy-based sauce. Don't be surprised when this restaurant is closed by this time next year, and when people say "oh, the fickle LA market", no, it's going to fail because it's not good read more

The experience was exactly how I remember it in Japan. The real deal. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Incredible!!! Such attention to detail the whole way through - even gave my husband a free glass of sparkling sake because we casually mentioned it was his birthday. Cannot wait to come back! read more

Amazing omakase! The rice was hands down the best sushi rice I have ever had. It enhanced the taste of every fish. I can't wait to come back! read more

One of the best dining experiences I have ever had. The presentation, service, quality, and attention to detail was incredible. I ask everyone to try this place... I promise it is worth it! Thank you for giving me and my wife an anniversary dinner to remember. read more