Leona's Sushi House in Studio City blends stylish ambiance with innovative Japanese-Peruvian fare, featuring sushi, ceviches, and Italian-inspired dishes.
"Leona's Sushi House is a Peruvian-Japanese restaurant in Studio City backed by Evan Ross that feels like multiple restaurants crammed into one. There are three distinct dining areas inside–a chic, white-marbled indoor-outdoor space that feels like a bar, a barebones sushi counter, and a dark dining room with gaudy bird nest-shaped chandeliers that belong in a Vegas casino—that make choosing where to sit confusing, and things don't get easier once you open the menu. With sushi and small plates and robata skewers and lukewarm Peruvian entrees that come out way too fast from the kitchen, Leona falls victim to trying to do too much. The decent sushi rolls and sashimi were the only things that managed to grab our attention at this pricey restaurant." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder
"Longtime sushi chef Shigenori Fujimoto found an immediate stream of regulars who favor his Japanese Peruvian fare with classic sushi and sashimi, ceviches, and a tiradito de tai with Japanese sea bream, rocoto chile, yuzu, and sea salt. Right in the center of the restaurant lounge is a fireplace for after-dinner drinks, bites, or cocktailing." - Mona Holmes, Eater Staff
"Proprietor Frank Leon and sushi pro Shigenori Fujimoto (previously of Asanebo and Shiki) are behind Leona’s Sushi House in Sherman Oaks. The restaurant’s multi-faceted space includes indoor and outdoor dining rooms, plus a tucked-away counter where patrons can get an omakase that includes Peruvian flavors but hews closely to tradition." - Matthew Kang
"Ceremony is perhaps the best of fusion foods yet. Its menu consists of Mexican eats, with a European twist. Order your drinks from the fun bus and grab a seat in this 2200 square foot space. Guacamole lover? Start there, your taste buds will be delighted and surprised. In it for the drinks? Danza del Fuego will light your fire. Whether you're coming for the tacos or happy hour there's plenty of room for all." - Blake Kathryn
"Studio City’s pan-Asian restaurant Leona’s is barely a year old and consistently busy. It’s here where longtime chef Shigenori Fujimoto prepares beautifully crafted sushi and sashimi, along with Japanese Peruvian dishes, ceviches, and an udon carbonara with egg, Parmesan, and smoked pork belly. The kitchen and 80s-esque sushi bar is open until midnight and 1 a.m. on weekends." - Eater Staff
