This was one of the best dining experiences I've had in LA. From the host to the server to the chefs, everything was top notch. Chef Alan this review is for you My girlfriend and I arrived 10 minutes early since we try our best to never be late. The host put us at a side table to wait for 10-15 minutes. The chef and servers felt bad so they brought us water and a free freaking hand roll. Totally unnecessary but absolutely appreciated because they didn't have to do that. Shortly after we got put at the sushi bar and were served by Chef Alan. Alan made this experience the absolute best. From being an absolutely amazing chef to a personable individual to talk to, I wouldn't have wanted to experience Omakase by Osen any other way. Chef Alan was such an absolute blast to talk to, like we were friends before this or something, that I absolutely forgot to eat some of the sushi he served us until he reminded us. The overall experience and intimate ambiance of the restaurant was great. Service and individuals here made the experience. Last thing to note, it was my birthday and they gave me and my girlfriend a free lychee sake shot and a freaking rose. Men get roses a few times in their life and I'm glad to say that small gesture will be remembered forever. Strongly advise coming here! Quality, price, and customer service are top tier. read more

ZUI - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Preface: this review isn't a reflection of all the restaurant has to offer, just my limited experience. I only stopped by for a couple hand rolls as appetizers/quick bites. The quality and quantity of fish was good, and the rice was seasoned fine... but the seaweed was as limp and soft as a week old helium balloon. It was like they just pulled the nori sheet out of the package, it just wasn't crispy and caused the whole handroll to fall apart instantly trying to chew the seaweed. Maybe next time I'll try non-handroll items. read more

ZUI - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This was my first experience at omakase and I'm so glad I got to try this place. Sitting at the sushi bar was a great experience to see your food getting prepared and to interact with the chefs. The staff were very attentive in that every time we finished a plate, they'd clear our plates and serve the next dish immediately. Yuni was kind and knowledgeable on the dishes and sake. Alen was attentive, in that he'd always refill our ginger and wasabi as soon as it was gone (like magic!). And every dish and nigiri that he prepped was delicious and amazing. Thanks for being patient with me when I asked about a dish multiple times. The sake pours were generous as they'd pour the sake to the brim for you to enjoy. I enjoyed almost everything. My favorites were the chawanmushi, amadai matsukasa yaki, and every single piece of sushi. I also tried the sweet shrimp and waow, the shrimp head was so crispy. Overall, 10/10 experience and a great place to splurge a bit with a date or a couple friends. read more

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All in all this Omakase experience was pretty good. I've had better but the fish is definitely fresh here and the service is impeccable.

Food is very good. I have several great meals there. All are impression!!! But!! The dessert should be improved. I miss the previous dessert sooo much! The old desert (one year ago) are the top 1 reason I will revisit here. Make a change! read more

Do not recommend eating here, I don't write reviews unless they're actually that bad. Customer service is terrible, establishment is ran by unprofessional money grabbers. Teach your employees how to properly treat people rather than having them do money grabs for you. read more

Had a wonderful omakase experience at Omakase by Osen in the Silverlake neighborhood. Omakase at table is $150, while omakase at sushi bar is $180. Dassai 45 was $32 for 300ML size - this was an enjoyable sweet, refreshing cold sake. A good choice if you're looking for a lighter alcoholic taste. I was impressed by all of the dishes - the quality was top-notch. Compared to other omakase spots, I'd say the quantity is a bit less. If you go super hungry, you might have to order extra items a la carte. We ordered a blue fin spicy tuna handroll off their regular menu in order to be completely satisfied. Highlights: -A5 Wagyu with Amaebi: the steak was extremely tender and juicy, cooked perfectly, and the shrimp was just chef's kiss. -Toro Tartare: incredible bite with the fresh toro and crispy sea trumpet. -Chutoro (medium tuna belly) & Otoro (tuna belly) sushi were insanely good. So soft and buttery - they literally just melted in my mouth! For desserts, we got the matcha mochi cake & kinako burrata. Both were not very sweet. Loved the chewy texture of the mochi and flavorful cream on top. The burrata dessert was interesting - it looks like ice cream, but it's actually a cheese dessert. It has a chewy texture as well, and the red bean cream was delish. read more

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my bf booked a res here for my birthday after seeing so many positive reviews! there is only street parking available, but luckily we found a spot on a side street nearby. we had a res at 7:15, but got there a little earlier around 7:05 and were able to get seated! it wasn't crowded on the sat night we went so it was more quiet and intimate. we sat at the bar (which was chosen at the time of res), and it really elevated the experience as we got to see the chefs work up close, carefully crafting each dish/piece. we had one main waitress who gave us the first few courses and she was super attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly! the hostess was also great as she noticed I was putting my bag behind me, she quickly came to give me a purse hook (a genius product) which I really appreciated! once it was time for the sushi portion, she handed us to chef tony who placed the pieces right in front of us. only one complaint I had was the uni I was served (while massive) tasted really off. I've had uni before but this one tasted a bit funky. I wasn't sure if it was just me though since my bf really enjoyed his piece so I didn't say anything. we both thoroughly enjoyed each course aside from that and loved the different flavors and textures incorporated into them! my favorites of the night were the monkfish liver, otoro w/ caviar, and the crab croquette! I felt like every dish was carefully thought out and had wonderful presentation! my bf did mention he wished there was more raw fish included in the set menu, and I agree. at the end, the waitresses came with a small birthday dessert, candle, and rose which felt very special and I was really surprised! I actually enjoyed the matcha dessert they gave for my birthday more than their little shrimp cake dessert included in the set! overall, it was a great experience and I appreciate the staff for their amazing service! read more

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Came here a few weeks ago to celebrate my birthday and have been dreaming about this place ever since. From the exceptional service to the chic interior, everything was 10/10. I opted for the Omakase and was blown away by the presentation, fish quality, and creativeness in each of the dishes. This is not your traditional Omakase that just focuses on sushi and sashimi, they also had lotus root croquettes, and other non-traditional items mixed in which made it such a fun experience. Some of my favorite items from the Omakase were the Tuna Pringle, the Chawanmushi, the sashimi was some of the freshest and best fish I've ever had, the Dashi Jelly was gorgeous and so delicious, and of course the sushi was phenomenal as well. This spot is a gem! They went out of their way to explain all the dishes, water glasses always full, and even the dishes being used were stunning. This is definitely a very special restaurant that I'm thrilled is in the hood. Can't wait to go back and try their hand rolls and other items, this Sushi space is NOT to be missed! read more

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Really really amazing quality sushi restaurant. I have not tried their Omakase menu yet and usually just order A la Carte. The Wagyu appetizer is one I order every single time. The hand roll portions are generous, and all the sashimi melts in your mouth. They take reservations on Open Table but you could probably walk in and not wait long for a table. Street parking can be tough to find over there but it's worth it. It's beautiful inside the restaurant and the staff treats you very respectfully even if you ask a lot of questions about the menu. read more

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Very nice and calm atmosphere. Service was on point and informative. Food was tasty and a true experience. My favorites where the jelly with ponzu sauce, the umami and the sweet potato mousse. My least favorite where the broths. King a king crab miso and something to settle the stomach. Both were lacking flavor. Nice place for a date night, but honestly not sure if it would be worth a return trip for me. Had the Omakase Menu read more

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Lovely restaurant, presentation, food preparation, and food quality speaks for itself. The standard menu can be a bit pricey, making the OMAKASE option look more appealing. Service was amazing, and I loved how peaceful the ambiance was for dinner. Great for a small group or a date night. ENJOY! PS: There is valet only, don't try and look for parking. It's impossible in the area. read more

Excellent service, excellent staff. We made a reservation via OpenTable for our anniversary and they really made the experience so pleasant and lovely. There is valet parking but we were able to park on a side street. Each dish was beautifully crafted. It felt like I was eating artwork. I've never experienced such elegance in dishes. We were also thrilled with our waiter who was charming and knowledgeable (he had longer hair, maybe was in training?). We sat in a nicely lit room with a good view. Every dish came out right on time and we didn't feel rushed or pushed to leave. We felt comfortable afterwards - not stuffed, not starving. Everything was enjoyable, and the rose for our anniversary was a nice touch. Definitely the best fish I've ever had! What a beautiful experience. Thank you Omakase by Osen!! read more

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I had a generally positive experience at this restaurant, with friendly and attentive service. However, the food was hit or miss - some dishes were really delicious and worth the value, while others were not as satisfying at the price point. Whether or not it's worth the value ultimately depends on how you order. Food - We decided not to do the omakase and ordered a la carte. I would definitely go this route again and focus on their highlight dishes only. In general, we enjoyed their starters and specialty plates the most. Wagyu Beef with Amaebi - 20/10 (we ordered this twice!) Toro Tartare - 10/10 Miso Crab Salmon - 8/10 Yellowtail Jalapeno - 8/10 Nigiri Sushi - 8/10 (great quality sushi, however pricey in my opinion.) Handrolls (bluefin, lobster, toro) - 0/10 (I had a feeling it wouldn't be great when the hand rolls were served all at once. The size and ratio of the rolls were too big and hard to eat. Plus, since they came out together, the seaweed was all soggy and everything fell apart. The flavors were good, but the execution just didn't cut it. They do look pretty though.) Service - 10/10 Environment - 9/10 The restaurant is small so expect to be sitting very close to others. The bar looks fun so I would try to sit there next time. Street parking only. There's usually parking on the residential side or near the school in the evening. Cleaniness - 10/10 Value - 8/10 I would definitely come back for their star dishes and drinks. This is a great restaurant for a special occasion since the service and staff go above and beyond. I went on my birthday and they gave gifted with a mochi cake and rose. It was really nice (and delicious!). read more

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Not sure why my review was flagged and removed by Yelp... Omakase by Osen was disappointing for $150pp at table. I checked the menu for February and there's a $10 price increase now. To keep this short and concise, I felt that my expectations were not met. Uni was fishy and bitter, seabass was rubbery and salty, abalone was greasy and chewy with no flavors, A5 wagyu was covered with overpowering seasoning top and bottom and the meat did not melt in my mouth, sashimi and nigiri were not fresh. I will not be back. read more

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We were fortunate enough to arrive in time to get a nice table overlooking the street with lots of dogs walking by. Omakase was good, not great. I liked the pudding or custard we had for dessert most. The omakase was light and fresh and not that fantastic. The Japanese uni was the best part of the sushi. I liked our waitress Aiko and she did her best to explain everything. Would I come back? Maybe.. read more

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My friends and I came here to celebrate my birthday! Yay! I've been hearing about these handrolls a lot lately, and so we wanted to give this place a try. We opted not to do the omakase or the DineLA option, but instead went for the handrolls. They recommend that each person get around 4-5 handrolls and some apps to share. I thought this was a very fair assessment. "Appetizers" - Ankimo: my husband and I love ankimo, so we always order it if we see it on a menu. Our table loved this app a lot. Def recommend. - Chawanmushi with Uni: This is super duper tiny. Each couple got one to share. I think this was good, but not great. If you're looking for a more filling app, I'd say skip this one. - Onion Albacore (cold) and White Truffle Halibut (cold): These were okay. Honestly, I can't remember them, but at least I don't remember them being bad or anything. LOL! Handrolls - the Snow Crab and the Blue Crab: we got one of each. The snow crab is on the classic section while blue crab is on the premium section, but the snow crab is more flavorful. I'd actually recommend getting the snow crab over the blue crab. - Salmon Skin: I'm a sucker for salmon skin, so I had to get it. Good, but I wish the skin was a littleeeee crispier. :) - Omakase: What a greasy handroll! If you get this, don't save it for last. Or take a bite and then drink some sake. It's one rich handroll. - Toro and Scallion: Not that memorable. LOL! - Not a handroll, but I did get a mackarel (aji) nigiri, which I thought was quite tasty. Also, bc it was my birthday, our server brought out a dessert and gave me a rose! hahah! It was incredibly sweet. :) Our server was awesome. On a side note, I appreciate that the menus are on mini ipads (or whatever they were). My husband's actually visually impaired and so the ability to zoom in and out of the menu were really helpful to him! As for parking, we found free parking on a side street. They also have valet parking or there's street parking. read more

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The food was beautiful and delicious and they were able to accommodate gluten-free preference at the last minute

Came here for my anniversary, made reservations online and had to put down a deposit but was easy to navigate. The ambiance was intimate, which is to be expected for omakase. Overall it was a decent experience for the price (about 150 each), however I've had better omakase before. We wish there more fresh fish nigiris on the menu rather than appetizers, and our sushi chef was not super interactive which we were hoping for to make our experience. They did give me a complimentary flower to celebrate our anniversary which was a sweet touch! read more

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This review is only for the hand rolls....and it was honestly, just okay. I was craving hand rolls, and I didn't want to deal with the line at Kazunori in DTLA, so I decided to give this place a try since they have a very extensive hand roll menu (this place was featured in EaterLA). I was able to make a same-day reservation for a Thursday night via OpenTable. I do recommend making a reservation. I had tried to do a walk-in on a Saturday night, but they were full and couldn't accomodate a walk-in until 9pm. This place is cute and minimalist. There's probably about 10 small tables and 10 seats at the sushi bar. The service was amazing. Everyone was so nice and attentive. I walked in about 15 minutes earlier than my reservation, and I was greeted by a very friendly hostess and immediately seated. My waitress took the time to explain the menu offerings and offered recommendations. They weren't super busy though; there was about four other parties at the time I arrived. I wish I could say the hand rolls were as amazing as the service. I really wanted to like the hand rolls because they sound so gourmet, but I think for the price, I expected better. The rolls lacked flavor to me. I can tell the fish is of quality, but I felt like the seasoning didn't elevate the fish. And, I felt like the rice in the hand rolls didn't have that "sushi" rice taste. I got 3 hand rolls: Truffle and White Fish ($18), Uni Toro Caviar ($25), and Spicy Scallop ($10). As individual rolls, they are so pretty to look at. However, and not a big deal, one of my hand rolls was not centered on the serving dish...and I feel like presentation is important for an omakase place? I also got the miso salmon crab ($28), which was snow crab wrapped in in salmon topped with truffle/miso dress. I enjoyed this dish a lot. It had a lot more flavor, and in my opinion way better than the hand rolls I had. I probably won't come back for the hand rolls, but I want to try the Omakase experience one day! read more

ZUI - Miso crab salmon - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Had a blast checking out this spot, which used to be known for yakiniku, but now rebranded to highlight their . We got to try out their brand new omakase menu, reasonably priced at $160 per person. Service from our server Suzie was stellar! To start off and to finish the courses, you get two types of fish soups with various white fish. Both have such a deep sea flavor, yet distinctly showcasing the umami goodness. Tuna pringles is their okay on the current "pringles" Trend & it's deliciously fun. The fried abalone with shiso with truffle salt & abalone sauce is a must try!! This is one of the 3 spots in LA I've enjoyed preseasoned sushi rice we added 3 drool worthy handrolls on top & ended the night with two desserts. Both the cheese and matcha Mochi cake desserts were so good, my second stomach emerged Don't sleep on the delicious sparkling ume wine that comes in a cute champagne flute read more

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Head Chef Justin Rhee put on a fantastic service. I have never been overfull having Omakase but with him I could barely walk afterwards but I sure was here. Incredibly generous with the uni and caviar. Tons of different dishes and they keep everything seasonal. The price for the amount of food was an incredibly good deal. Doubt you can find anything as worth while in Los Angeles. I would 100% brave LA and echo park traffic to come again. read more

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Omakase By Osen has been on my list of places to try and we were luckily able to make a reservation for DineLA this past Saturday night. There is plentiful street, metered parking. The restaurant is clean, neat, elegant and intimate. Our reservation was at 7:00 pm but we weren't able to get seated until 35-40 minutes later because the party before us ran over. The host was very apologetic and gave us a complimentary Lychee Nigori to sip on while we waited. Now for the courses - they were amazing! These were my favorites: *Aonori Maki (avocado, wasabi mousse, in a crispy sea trumpet seaweed) *Chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard with Uni and Ikura) *Sashimi - the scallop and toro were my favs *Sushi - the uni, golden eye snapper and toro were the standouts We also did a few of the add-ons - Toro Uni, Uni Ikura Caviar, and the A5 Wagyu Beef with Amaebi and those are 10000% worth it. Our server mentioned that the restaurant was formerly a barbeque restaurant and the only dish that made it over was the A5 and it was a melt in your mouth, euphoric experience. Now for the desserts, I would opt for the Coconut Pudding with Mango over the Matcha Cheesecake with Red Bean Mousse. The coconut pudding tasted like mango sticky rice. The Matcha Cheesecake was just a bit too heavy for my taste. We also ordered on of their Junmai sakes to sip on and that was also perfect. Our server did a great job explaining each dish and the timing of how dishes were presented and taken away was impeccable. For the quality and experience, it was worth every penny. We left feeling satiated and full, which is saying a lot for a sushi place. We will definitely be back again soon! read more

ZUI - October DineLA 2023 - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Everything here was top notch. The quality, the ambiance, the service, everything I expected of a meal at this price point. Every dish was crafted beautifully with presentation that was on point. The omakase here was not focused much on fish but different takes on Japanese dishes. Everything was so aesthetically with a great use of different ingredients (featuring a lot of different types of flowers). But speaking of fish, the pieces were cut perfectly and the flavor was outstanding; not complaints there whatsoever. Overall, this is a great place that I would highly recommend for beautiful AND unique dishes. Good job to the team. read more

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Our experience here was wonderful. Food was delicious. The fish is well seasoned and fresh. We did the Omakase and added Pringle Tuna, Snow crab Salmon with Caviar, Black Miso Cod. All of it was so delicious. The service was amazing. They were so kind and attentive. I strongly recommend eating here for a great date night. read more

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Been on the search for an omakase dinner in LA that I'd want to return to over and over. This was on my to try list. Started dinner with a draft Sapporo draft. Which was nice and cold and we ordered a pot of tea for the table. Tea set was nice and the tea cups were really unique. There were 3 hot dishes on the menu and everything was lukewarm. Meal started with the clam soup - good but would have been much better if it was served hot. Felt like it was just sitting in one of those big warming things. The chawanmushi was also warm bit hot and could have used a touch more seasoning for my palette. The wagyu was also warm not hot. The highlights were the seaweed salad; the hamachi ceviche, fried head off the amaebi and the sushi uni (from Hokkaido) was much better/sweeter than the Santa Barbara uni served on top of the chawanmushi. Overall the fish quality was good but nothing to write home about. It was good not great. A lot of food so if you're looking for quantity this would work. Dessert was good. We had the green tea panna cotta and the matcha mocha cake. Both good. Highlight was the service. We had a younger Asian female serve us and she was hospitable, nice and explained all of the dishes. I had high hopes and wanted to like it more than we did. The search continues. read more

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WOW first OMAKASE experience and it was definitely an experience. We had a table reservation but I'd come back for the sushi bar table to see the chefs in action. Everything was fresh and delectable. We ordered the medium option (about $100/person) and we were very full from that selection. You can also alacarte if you like a specific fish or want to try 1-2 other dishes. Our waitress was very knowledgeable of the fish and the sake pairings providing suggestions on when and how to drink it with our meal. The hostess was also very nice and even helped us take our picture outside the restaurant. When she found out we were there celebrating our 1 year marriage anniversary, we got a free dessert and a beautiful pink rose. She even took our picture with her Polaroid so look out for our pic on their board ;) Highly recommend! read more

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The food is great. Service was ok. The ambience in this place is just right! We had few drinks and appetizers. Will check back soon!

We celebrated my husband's birthday here and it was awesome!! The service was great- one main server was taking care of us but everyone we had an interaction with was friendly and helpful. The food..!! Wow. We did the omakase with Chef Alen and it was absolutely delicious. Some of the best bites I've ever had. 10/10 would recommend ! read more

Great experience. Ordered Omakase at bar. Price is fair, portion is good and ingredients are decent. Chef was very considerate, switched some courses based on guests' needs. Highly recommended. read more

It was my birthday, and I wanted to try omakase for the first time with my wife. Initially, we sat at a table, but we decided to move to the bar, which was absolutely worth it. The food and atmosphere were fantastic. The chef even gave us an extra complimentary sushi because it was my birthday. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I'll definitely be back in the future! read more

i do not have enough amazing things to say about this place! made a reservation on opentable to celebrate my boyfriends birthday. there is only street parking so beware of that. the restaurant is small and intimate with about 6 seats at the omakase bar. you can choose to sit at a table as well and this choice is made in the reservation we were served several courses of starters, sashimi, nigiri, and palette cleansers. everything was amazing and i loved watching the chefs at work. my favorites were the seared black cod nigiri, toro sashimi and fried tilefish. my boyfriend had a shrimp allergy and they were very accommodating, but not sure if we just didn't get some things or if they gave a replacement. i did wish they had a salmon nigiri/sashimi as that was the only thing missing for dessert they gave a mango and coconut pudding which was the perfect ending to the meal. wish i could remember our waitress's name because she was amazing! super attentive and she even overheard us say we wanted to try the strawberry nigori and gave us a sample even though we ordered lychee. they brought out a beautiful rose for us at the end of the meal. i had a fantastic experience here and would recommend it to everyone! read more

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Back in Silver Lake trying out a sister restaurant of Izakaya Osen which is a Japanese style bbq spot; hence the name of the place. D chose the spot and also did the ordering. Here is the list: * A5 Wagyu Tartare w/ Uni & Seaweed Trumpet * Beef Carpaccio * A5 Wagyu Katsu Sandwich * Another order of the A5 Tartare w/ Uni * Uni Ikura * A5 Wagyu Ribeye & A5 Wagyu Zabuton * Lobster Soba Carbonara * Gyu Tan Tongue * A5 Wagyu Negi Shio * Truffle Beef Hotpot Everything was so good to the point where I started searching and hoping there was more stuff on their menu Tbh, my least favorite out the bunch was the Lobster Soba Carbonara. The noodle and the sauce didn't stick and the texture didn't go right together in my opinion, but the flavor was good. My favorite out the whole thing was the A5 Wagyu Tartare w/ Uni & Seaweed Trumpet. Liked it so much, we ordered multiple orders of it. They gave us the option to help us cook or we cook it ourselves. Kinda crazy because I realized I've been cooking the tongue and Negi Shio all wrong. Pretty cool to learn something new. read more

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Came to Omakase by Osen with my lady to celebrate our anniversary. This restaurant is situated alongside a bustling main street, with only street parking as the only form of parking. The restaurant itself was not very large. It was separated into two rooms, one "sun room" with an open view of the street, and the indoor seating. The restaurant gave a contemporary Japanese architectural vibe, and used what little space it had efficiently. We came at 7pm and had reserved seats via a third-party app and were seated immediately. Our waitress, Yumi, immediately came by, introduced herself to us, and handed us iPads with menus on it. Haven't been to a place that placed their menus on iPads, but it was an interesting bit in the night. We ordered our drinks, and then placed two orders for the omakase being served that night, which was nine courses. Here's some of the notes I had on the omakase: Aonori Maki: gentle, lingering wasabi flavor but not overbearing. Closely resembles, both in look and in taste, to a Greek dolma. Chawanmushi: soft; egg custard has tofu-like consistency. Uni is fresh, ikura has its iconic umami flavor. Japanese butter fish: bright, lots of citrus notes, balanced by the arugula's semi-bitter nature that cuts through the fabric. Amadai Matsukasa Yaki: lightly crispy skin, scales on, fluffy meat, and thickened dashi delivered a lightly salty presence. Hanaho flowers provided lavender flavors. Sashimi: (forgot to mention which fish) good, clean taste. Nothing to add. Lotus root croquette: lightly fried. Lotus root brings a pleasant, gentle crunch while the purple sweet yam comes in with sweetness to accompany the sharpness of the dill and tartness of cranberry. Sushi: in order of presentation: halibut, coarse mackarel, bluefin tuna, snapper, sea bass, toro with caviar, and uni. All good stuff, clean taste. Nothing special to hark on. Ochazuke: I was definitely missing something with this dish, not with the dish itself, but with my perspective on the dish. Tai did not provide any complexity to the flavor, rice and tea blended together to form a pleasant, earthy flavor. Hojicha cheesecake: rich, not too sweet, green tea was very prominent, almost cancelling out the cheese. Kinako burrata: fresh mozzarella was a nice touch that paired well with the peanut butter. Overall, I would give ObO a 4.75/5. The deduction wasn't really for them, but for the parking situation. It was nuts! Especially on a Friday evening, we had to park a sizeable distance away, almost making us late for our appointment. There was gated parking in the back, but when I called they said that they had no parking specifically for them. ObO would not necessarily be on my return list, primarily because of the parking situation. Food was good, ambiance was good, and service was exceptional. read more

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Osen was a really nice omakase experience! I really enjoyed the food and really have nothing negative to comment on except that parking is absolutely terrible here lol. The staff were very friendly, explained all the dishes, and overall a fantastic experience for the 8 of us. The base omakase menu is seasonal so some items may change between visits. I really enjoyed their starter, the aonori maki! I didn't think I'd like it as much as it did but it really set the mood and hoping for more food lol. The trumpet seaweed they use is for it is delicious. There was also a fried fish dish, amadai matsukasa yaki, they said was tilefish that was really superb. The skin was super crispy and it came with a thick dashi sauce that I loved. And of the sushi served, there's a charred black cod that I especially enjoyed. But really, everything was great. I really recommend their hand rolls! Get maybe three with the omakase experience. The spicy scallop and negi hamachi were delicious and my favorite hand rolls by far. read more

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I've frequented their sister izakaya restaurant down the street and have been wanting to try this place. We went for my boyfriend and I's anniversary and it was honestly delicious. We dined at a table rather than the bar and selected the Hazuki Omakase. Priced at $130 per person, the quality and number of dishes you receive are definitely worth it. The ambiance is great; it's a small restaurant, which I think is most fitting for a sushi spot. The atmosphere is quieter than most spots around the area, but still lively inside. The service was wonderful! Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. She explained each dish as she served them and offered the chef's recommendations on how to eat them. They even brought out a candle and a rose for us since we were celebrating. Each dish was beautifully presented. We really enjoyed the chef's selection of sushi, specifically the toro. The tai meshi was a personal favorite of mine, comprising of a piece of fried seabream in a thickened broth - just a delectable bite and blend of textures. The only dish that we didn't really enjoy was the kabocha cream soup, which was the opening dish. I think personally, we did not like the taste of the naked truffle slice in the soup. Overall, it was a lovely experience that we would return to. read more

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This place deserve if not 2 atleast 1 Michelin!!!! Hands down one of the best sushi I've ever had everything melted in your mouth. The service was also impeccable especially if you choose the omakase menu. read more

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I had to give myself about a day to really reflect on my experience at Omakase by Osen. Upon arrival, the restaurant was fairly empty--likely because of the time and day of the week. Aside from me, there was just one other couple dining. The service? Absolutely stellar. The waitstaff were attentive, friendly, and accommodating, going above and beyond to make me feel welcome. I'm an avid sushi lover--a full-on sushi STAN--but I also have high standards, especially when it comes to omakase experiences. With that in mind, I opted for the Nahatsuki Omakase, which came with a $144 price tag. Unfortunately, as much as I appreciated the hospitality, I found myself walking away somewhat underwhelmed by the food itself. Out of all the courses, I only thoroughly enjoyed two dishes. The rest were decent, but nothing that blew me away. For the price point, I was expecting more moments of excitement. One of the biggest issues for me was the sashimi. While I love sashimi, I personally prefer thin, delicate slices, and here the cuts were thick, which detracted from the overall enjoyment. Another course that didn't quite hit the mark was a savory pudding topped with caviar--it just wasn't to my taste. On a brighter note, there were a couple of standout moments. The sweet shrimp and crab tempura with a hint of coconut was phenomenal--something I'd never experienced anywhere else. It was innovative, perfectly balanced, and left a lasting impression. Dishes like this show the potential of the restaurant, and it's a dish I'd gladly return for. While I wanted to give this place 5 stars, I just can't at this point. For nearly $200, including tax and tip, I was hoping for a more elevated and memorable culinary experience. I don't mind splurging on luxury dining--when the food truly delivers. With a bit of menu refinement and some updated course options, I have no doubt that Osen could hit that 5-star mark in the future. If you're a sushi purist who values impeccable service and unique dishes like the tempura, Osen may be worth a visit. But for now, if you're seeking a mind-blowing, luxurious omakase experience, this spot might fall a little short. That said, I'll keep an eye on it--because with a few tweaks, it has the potential to become something truly spectacular. read more

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