"Sushi Note in Sherman Oaks expanded to this underground location at the front of a valet stand, joining the ranks of unlikely but still terrific sushi destinations in Los Angeles. Helmed by Earl Aguilar, who trained under Note’s Kiminobu Saito, this $190 omakase meal is offered at a small bar or a few small tables. This omakase experience goes best with wine pairings with expert pours amplifying each piece’s flavor profile. Saito himself tends to hold court at the bar at the original Sushi Note in the Valley." - Matthew Kang