"Sasabune is one of LA’s classic sushi restaurants that probably provided the inspiration for other omakase places in town. Yet the downtown Glendale location goes under-the-radar for a lot people. Though it resides in a terrifyingly corporate shopping complex (sandwiched between Olive Garden and BJ’s), the interior has the same low-key aesthetic and incredible sushi as the original in Brentwood. While they have an excellent lunch special ($20 for five pieces of fish and a handroll) the best way to experience this place is to go all-in on the $85 signature omakase at the bar." - brant cox, brett keating