"At Sendo, a 12-seat sushi bar hidden up a set of stairs in Koreatown, the sushi glistens. There’s a simple explanation for that—it’s brushed with soy and ponzu—but still, the effect adds to the experience. There’s an eight-nigiri set for $38, but the 16-piece for $50 is a much more gratifying experience. The sturdy, hinged box is packed wall-to-wall with scallop, toro, yellowtail and more." - bryan kim, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah