Kenbey Sushi
Sushi restaurant · Silver Lake ·
Fresh sushi & omakase menus with warm service and sake
Fresh sushi & omakase menus with warm service and sake
"Kenbey is our favorite sushi restaurant in Silver Lake, but really, this charming spot would shine in any neighborhood. It’s the ideal middle ground of fancy, impeccably made nigiri (you can get an impressive omakase with toro and wagyu if you want) and crowd-pleasing items like spicy tuna crispy rice and yellowtail jalapeño rolls, you might not ask for a serious sushi bar as not to look like a novice. Bar seats alternate between couples on dates and groups who look like they just got back from playing rec-league dodgeball drinking sake." - sylvio martins, brant cox, cathy park
"Kenbey is a small Silver Lake sushi restaurant from chef Kenji Koyama who previously headed up Necco in West LA. Both omakase and by-the-roll ordering are available, along with an extensive sake menu. The fish quality shines through in the sashimi prepared with blue fin toro, Japanese mackerel, and more. Though sushi is the specialty here, vegan options are up to par with the rest of it. Kenbey is also open during the day, making for an outstanding lunch option in the area." - Rebecca Roland
"Chef Kenji Koyama, previously of West LA’s Necco, prepares sushi, sashimi, hand rolls, and more out of this understated Silver Lake restaurant. The breadth of fresh seafood is the star here, often including barracuda, Japanese mackerel, eel, and scallop. To take a guided trip through the menu, opt for the omakase which is available with a wagyu add-on, or choose your own adventure with a la carte orders. Kenbey also offers a comprehensive sake menu encompassing popular varietals like junmai and nigori to pair with the sushi. Lunch is a more casual affair, while the dinner crowd tends to be more buttoned-up. The price for dinner omakase ranges from $180 to $230. — Rebecca Roland, associate editor" - Matthew Kang
"Kenbey is our favorite sushi restaurant in Silver Lake, but really, this charming spot would shine in any neighborhood. It’s the ideal middle ground of fancy, impeccably made nigiri (you can get an impressive omakase with toro and wagyu if you want) and crowd-pleasing items like spicy tuna crispy rice and yellowtail jalapeño rolls, you might not ask for a serious sushi bar as not to look like a novice. Bar seats alternate between couples on dates and groups who look like they just got back from playing rec-league dodgeball drinking sake. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Kat Hong
"Tucked into the former Ramen Bangaichi space at 4339 Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake, Kenbey is a surprise sushi opening from chef Kenji Koyama that arrived just days ago and already reshapes the neighborhood’s growing sushi scene—it's across from Sunset Sushi and near Kombu Sushi, Osen Izakaya, and Michelin-rated Morihiro in Atwater. Fans will recognize Koyama from Necco, his longtime health-conscious West LA Japanese restaurant beloved by many (including, according to the New York Times, singer Lorde). Expect a rotating menu that includes vegan-friendly options." - Farley Elliott