Sushi Restaurant Sogo Roll Bar Opens Its Second Location in Highland Park | Eater LA
"Opening June 4 at 5535 York Boulevard in Highland Park, this hand-roll–focused sushi bar is an expansion of the Los Feliz original from partners David Gibbs and Kiminobu Saito (of Sushi Note) and Sarah Dietz and Dustin Lancaster (of Bar Covell, L&E Oyster Bar, and Real Charmer). It debuts the same menu of hand and cut rolls, donburi, and starters — including cucumber salad — with roll sets featuring fish like snapper, yellowtail, and salmon; shareable starters such as spicy tuna crispy rice, black cod, salmon sashimi, and baked crab crispy rice; larger donburis topped with salmon, albacore, black cod, or cucumber and avocado; and individual rolls like toro, spicy tuna, and unagi. The Highland Park location places a bigger emphasis on its drinks program (sakes categorized as “light and refreshing,” “savory and interesting,” and “fruity and funky”), along with wine, beer, and nonalcoholic options, aiming to be both a drinking-and-snack destination and a spot for full meals. The two-month renovation of the former Holcomb space includes green Japanese stucco walls, maroon heron-print Gucci wallpaper, lighting by Simon St. James of New Made LA, custom earth-tone serveware from Ellery Stoneware, a long wooden bar, a handful of tables, and a street-facing patio ideal for sake and snacks. Most roll sets sit around the $30 range to encourage regular visits, and the opening brings an all-day sushi option to a neighborhood with few Japanese restaurants; hours are Monday–Thursday 12:00–9:00 and Friday–Saturday 12:00–10:00." - Rebecca Roland
