"When it comes to nigiri, Sushi Takeda hits Little Tokyo’s sweet spot: traditional and luxurious, minus an excessive price tag. Compared to flashier spots like Sushi Kaneyoshi or the crowd-pleasing Sushi Gen, Sushi Takeda’s subdued approach is easy to overlook. Hidden away on Weller Court’s third floor, you’ll find a $110 lunch omakase (dinners range from $140-$280 per person) that’s fairly fancy and ideal for special occasions. Take a seat at the light wood bar. Cold towels are dispensed. And despite the thumping house music played in the surrounding shopping plaza, the energy here soothes, as you watch the chef nimbly shape then plop pieces of sea bream, saba, and otoro nigiri onto the stone in front of you with the rhythm of a metronome. Hypnosis is to be expected." - garrett snyder, brant cox, sylvio martins
