Mutsu

This place is the definition of authenticity and quality. The interior design is beautiful. Cozy and elegant with a modern look. Even though they accept walk-ins, a reservation is highly encouraged for a better experience. The staff was super friendly and easy to talk to. Got seated right away, he even asked us our seating preference :) (closer to the chef the better). The manager was serving us and he explained the menu and personal favorites which were the wagyu uni hand roll, the wagyu yakitori and the sushi platter. Everything was delicious, fresh and perfectly balanced. Must check it out!

Everything here was perfect— from the design of the restaurant to the food. Beautiful presentation, top notch service (thank you Thomas!), and some of my favorite dishes I’ve had in recent memory. Every detail here seems to have a lot of consideration and love behind it. Considering the entire experience, the value is unbeatable. (Also—fantastic playlist!) I can’t wait to come back.

Mutsu is a gem! Whether for a date, girls night, or solo outing, it has the perfect ambiance for a night out. The decor is gorgeous and the music they play is very cool. The food was great also. Would definitely recommend the Chicken Yakitori, Cucumber Salad, and Spicy Tuna Handroll. I will definitely be back! :)

The experience was elevated and welcoming. The two chefs behind the counter were very friendly and talk to you a bit which was a nice addition to the very fresh and unique flavors the food offered. They’re still experimenting with some of the menu items so we will definitely be back to try it again.

Edit: They now have a new menu with handrolls and new dishes. Haven’t tried everything yet, but the handrolls were delicious and they are very generous with the fish. Mutsu is a newly opened Japanese izakaya that’s already worth the visit. The space is stunning—the bar is carved from stone, softly lit, and feels both modern and intimate. Sitting there, you get a front-row seat to watch the chefs in action, which really adds to the whole experience. The food was fantastic—a fresh spin on Japanese classics. Even the simple things, like miso soup and edamame, tasted elevated. The fennel salad was a standout too—so fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The bao were pillowy soft and packed with flavor, and the bowls (we tried wagyu and salmon) were beautifully presented and tasted just as good as they looked. But the star for me? The black sesame crème brûlée. Absolutely amazing—rich just as needed, and unlike anything I’ve had before. Overall, Mutsu nails the balance of atmosphere, design, and flavor. It’s the kind of place you want to come back to, and I’m excited to see how the menu evolves now that they’ve just opened. Go try now!

I went back to check out MUTSU’s new menu and was amazed yet again - get the toro with the green sauce! Holy Moley delicious. The sea bream sashimi is world class, along with the perfectly BBQ’d skewers and crowd-favorite scallop hand roll. Check out their comprehensive selection of top notch cold saké. The owner and his team are there and seem as excited about the food as we were, such polite and interesting people.

We were lucky enough to visit during their soft launch—the food was unreal and the staff were top tier. Had such a fun time watching our delicious dishes being made at their insanely impressive bar. The vibe inside was immaculate and the music was on point. Will absolutely come back!!

Loved everything about this tiny little sushi place in weho. It’s gorgeous, for starters. Such a good vibe for a date night. Mainly sushi bar and one small table in the back. Food is fresh and delicious, the wait staff is lovely and kind and the music was bumping. Don’t sleep on the Dubai matcha cheesecake ◡̈ Will forsure be back!!

Vibe was amazing. The setting was intimate but the seating was comfortable. The music was jamming! And the food was top tier A1. Definitely have to run this back!

Best new place in town. Never ate fish that fresh! The place is incredibly beautiful and intimate and service if of the best standard! Highly recommended !

MUTSU nails it! Hip-hop on Devialet, warm back-lit intimacy, and a deep Japanese soul... You sit at the bar, meet people, and watch the chef cook right in front of you. The fish is insanely fresh, every hand roll beautifully executed. It's intimate, warm, and effortlessly cool! Great food, great energy, real experience!!!

Had the chance to benefit from a last minute cancellation and had a dinner there. The place is stunning and the food was even better. Still thinking about the beef and uni roll. Will plan to go back !

Finally had the opportunity to check out Mutsu, their reservations are fully booked every weekend for the next month, and I definitely get why. The vibes in here are so unique, that marble under lit counter is the centerpiece, and the music is all a vibe. I like the concept of this restaurant, and all of the food is really good. My only (big) qualm is that they are on the pricier side, especially given the size of the portions. Service is really great, everyone that works there is so friendly. The standout bites for me were the tsukune, and my husband loved the sweet shrimp and caviar handroll.

Opening up across from one of the best in the city (Sushi Fumi) was bold. That courageous spirit carries over into the earthy and cool as hell design philosophy that is evident throughout the space. It's undeniably beautiful with a feeling of originality that brought me back to Kyoto. Hearing hip hop bump throughout the dinner was so uplifting to my spirit and truthfully, I think stomachs digest better to the tunes of 808's and lyricism. Though I think it's sliding by on a bit too much cool factor and not enough culinary and service excellence. The process of entering was a bit odd as the hosts are in the distance, so being seated close to the door makes you the first eyeballs that the people entering see. So I saw many confused people who sort of take a second to realize they have to wait - and because of that - you end up having some people lurking over your shoulder like gargoyles since there's no waiting area. The fish was fantastic though the level of oomph and polish and rice consistency weren't touching Kazunori. The wagyu had a timid marinade that didn't really slap me around, though the quality was solid no matter what we ordered. All in all, cool spot and I look forward to coming back in a few months if they don't withhold that reservation fee as a previous reviewer mentioned.

Mutsu is a neat concept that brings together Handrolls and yakitori in a fine dining setting but at an approachable price. Vibes are definitely nice and sleek where you have a happening bar and a pretty private table at the end where you are walled off from the bar - no view of the chefs but you def have your own space. Handrolls are tasty. Good quality fish. A bit more seaweed heavy than Kazunori given the sheet and layered wrapping but I like it and doesn't take away from the fish. Yakitori was tasty and the egg dip was a nice tough. Good chew and flavor on the meatball and chicken. Shrimp had a good cook and chew but would've liked a bit more glaze. Good sake list. On the pricier end but fitting the setting. Street parking (metered) right outside -- Note: for food and dining experience 4 stars. But knocking 2 off for billing experience. I had to put a deposit down on OpenTable for a reservation. When I saw it wasn't credited on my bill at the end, I was assured by staff I'd get a refund. 1 week later nothing. I called multiple times but got a voicemail box is full msg every thing. No response to email or direct yelp message despite them being active responding to reviews. So warning is to only use the no-deposit reservation for a good experience, and never the paid one because they will pilfer that

My bestie and I were excited all week after making a reservation in advance for a dinner experience at this picturesque restaurant. Unfortunately, we were extremely disappointed by the food and overall experience. First, the restaurant is kind of a hole-in-the-wall with a small storefront, so it is easy to miss. Upon arriving, the restaurant was completely empty. We were promptly seated, but we were seated right by the entrance, so it was kind of cold every time the door opened/closed. Next, we were brought a paper menu to mark the quantity of the items we wanted to order, and 1/3rd of the menu were all crossed out as "out of stock." 1. Sashimi Platter (3/5) I am not a huge sashimi person as I am very picky about that "iodine seafood taste." As such, after taking 1 bite, I can immediately tell the sashimi was NOT FRESH. My friend who ate the majority of this platter initially said it was "pretty good" until she got sick from it. 2. Snow Crab Handroll (3/5) Again, not the freshest. As soon as they handed the plate over to us, we smelled the pungent crabbiness. In terms of flavor, it was crabby, but creamy. 3. Wagyu & Uni Signature Temaki (1/5) Not sure how this is their "signature" as the wagyu was super chewy, NOT tender at all. You literally had to put the whole thing in your mouth in 1 bite in order to eat it as there's no ripping that piece of meat with your teeth. The uni was not buttery/melty, which indicates it is not fresh. The seaweed was soggy and also difficult to bite/rip apart 4. Toro & Takuan Temaki (3/5) OK tuna, but nothing special. Seaweed again was soggy. 5. Salmon Skin Handroll (4/5): Of everything we ordered, this was the best. The salmon skin was perfectly crispy and was not fishy. It maintained its fatty oils. The seaweed for this roll was far fresher and crispier than the other rolls we've gotten 6. A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Yakitori OK meat, but I really wouldn't call this "wagyu." It was not tender and didn't have that rich wagyu flavor that you'd expect to get. This seemed like a cheap, knock-off version that's priced 3xs more than the quality ones you'd get in Japan. 7. Tsukune with Egg Yolk Yakitori (3/5) Sounded cool, but it was just a chicken meatball skewer served with a side of raw egg yolk to dip it in. The egg yolk gave it a bit of creaminess and extra protein, but that's about it. Interesting concept, but nothing special about the flavor. 8. Jumbo Scallops Yakitori (3/5) OK scallops. Again, not the "melt-in-your mouth" type, but likely cause it is cooked 9. Matcha Pistachio Cake (3/5) If you like frozen cake, then this is for you. It was served to us still completely frozen. We had to wait at least 15 minutes for it defrost a bit to be edible. It had a pleasant Yuzu citrus flavor with a subtle matcha flavor. It was not too sweat slight. I liked the crispy bits of pistachio in it. The aesthetics of the place is nice, modern and minimalist, but we did not get the vibe of the place. The music that was playing in the background did not match the visual aesthetics and it was playing too loud. We were struggling to hear each other's conversation and eventually had to ask them to turn down the volume. Lastly, we found the waiter to be dressed in an off-putting way. He had this tattoo on his chest and wore a very low-cut shirt to show off his tattoo. We honestly did not find it to be quite appropriate for a restaurant setting of this sort. Maybe I am just not getting the vibe or point here. Final note, we left feeling hungry still after dropping almost $300, feeling dissatisfied with our experience overall, and ended up having to go somewhere else for a 2nd dinner to make up for it. This place is so NOT WORTH IT. You are just paying for the aesthetics, not quality food. Most importantly, we both ended up with food-poisoning after eating here. Severe diarrhea and nausea that began within 1-2 hours of eating here and lasted for days. We noticed the chief who prepares the sushi didn't wear gloves while preparing our meal - yuck! On top of that, there were no paper towels in the restroom to dry your hands, so I can only imagine him touching the restroom doorknob with his bare hands then going to go make sushi/sashimi that you are going to consume = never again will we be coming back!

I can picture this place anywhere in nyc - the food was top tier fish from Japan, some bold flavors in there and I think it was the skipjack sashimi that was so good we had to order it a second time.

Incredible experience with a beautiful setting and attentive staff. They went out of their way to make our night special. I still can't stop thinking about the wagyu yakitori - cooked and seasoned to perfection. The freshest sushi. This new spot is truly a hidden gem.

Mutsu is the best new handroll bar in LA. For the food, the rice to fish ratio is amazing and reasonably priced. We got the scallops, salmon skin, sea bream, snow crab, and sweet shrimp. The service is great all the chefs and servers truly made this experience phenomenal. They were friendly and fun, joking with little mini uni rolls and building this Great Wall of frogs.

100 percent recommend, every sashimi were out of control, roll were really good and skewers were amazing Even pistachio cheesecake was good, just wish they had more options for desserts. Thomas our server was on point Will be back

What an amazing night at this great restaurant. The food is out of this world and such and intimate atmosphere, we felt like we are back in Tokyo! Food is so authentic and staff is great! You may have to wait for this resy cause restaurant is cozy but you best and wait and get your spot ! Thank me later !

The food is really delicious and each item has is own unique taste Very attentive of services The playlist make the ambiance more enjoyable

Mutsu on La Cienega Boulevard is a Japanese bar/restaurant with a fantastic bar made of solid, polished, translucent onyx that glows ethereally from hidden lights resting on a base of rock that looks as though it were mined out of a limestone cave. It is an intimate space that invites noshing small, Japanese bites, sipping Sakè and Japanese wines emphasizing food products from Aomori Prefecture in Northern Japan. There is a Tapas like bar feel to give it a Spanish twist. There is global influence with the collaboration of French, Spanish, Japanese in a unique blend that I hope will blossom into an exotic flower reflecting the multi-cultural scene that is L.A. It was fun relating to Madrid, Catalunya, France, Japan with the worldly, savvy staff. Featured for this pre-opening restaurent event was food products specifically from Shimokita, Aomori which will be shown in the uploaded photos. It was standing room only, and the staff & guests seamlessly interacted and engaged on how to promote this soon to open Mutsu Restaurant as well as promoting Aomori. The Los Angeles consul general of Japan and head of prestigious Japan House were present to add their imprimateur to the occasion. A good time was had by all so that 3 hours went by swiftly. Much thanks to owner of Mutsu & staff, Japan Navi, Aomori Prefectural government to make this pre-opening so festive and welcoming. 5 stars

As soon as I saw pictures of the bar, I knew I had to visit Mutsu! This trendy Japanese/French fusion restaurant just opened a couple of months ago, but already has a lot of buzz. The bar is incredible! I love the translucent onyx countertop. The decor is an homage to Old Japan, complete with a katana on the wall. There's only one table, and it seats 4-8 people. So make a reservation in advance! Food was very good. Started off with miso soup and spicy edamame. Both were delicious. Highly recommend the sashimi platter and array of yakitori. I also ordered the snow crab and shrimp and caviar hand rolls. The shrimp one was better in my opinion. I wasn't a fan of the cocktails. Both the old fashioned and the spicy margarita fell flat for me. Our server, Diego, was amazing. He gave us great recommendations and checked on us often. For desser, you can't go wrong with mochi or the matcha and pistachio cake. Overall, I enjoyed this intimate and private dining experience. The aesthetics and food both delivered. Great place for a date night or catching up with a small group of friends over dinner. I'll be back again.

Amazing experience. Loved watching the chef prepare the food right in front of us. Came for the vibes. Stayed for the foood.

Amazing food and service. The music puts you in the mood of having fun. I highly recommend this place.

Food and staff are lovely. Excellent vibe, music and lighting. Cant wait to come back

Great menu with reasonable prices. Atmosphere is cool, amazing sound system, I recommend it

Wanted to love this place so badly! We arrived right at our reservation time and were told the staff would "do us a favor" by still serving some of the dishes, which already felt a little strange. When the food came out, something seemed off with nearly every dish. The hand rolls in particular were disappointing. Mostly seaweed and rice with very little fish, which isn't what you expect at this price point. Sadly, I won't be returning.

Had an incredible dinner date here. I could not praise this place enough. The ambiance, the sound system and music, the fresh food from Japan was all 10/10. Our sushi chef and waiter were so nice- service was 10/10. We got a chance to meet the owner and he could not have been more gracious. Honestly one of the best dinner experiences I've had in a while where everyone made you feel so welcome.

Ambiance: the music was far too loud. Great playlist of hip hop, but blasted so loud I couldn't hear my dining companions. When asked to turn it down, they did for a few minutes and then back up it went. Service: very slow. I usually don't mind a wait for good food, but when combined with the loud music and inability to have a conversation because you can't hear one another, it becomes a stressful and awkward experience. Food: alright, here's the solid part of this place-- the miso soup is amazing. It's hearty, not just a broth but a soup with a lot of good seaweed and mushrooms. The rolls: not impressed because their cooler was too cold. The fish in my toro roll was iced. Tea: terrible-- just a teabag of a pretty uninspiring brand of tea. Why not go for real loose leaf tea, guys? Or some serious matcha sencha? The grilled meats were good. I didn't exactly like the paper scratch menu method, preferring actual voice to voice service, but that's my preference. The one thing I noticed about this place and loved: I didn't see one security camera. That doesn't necessarily mean there are none (could be hidden) but one of the things wrong with this world is the amount of surveillance and loss of personal privacy, so when I find spots that value privacy, or don't feel the need to watch our every move, I like that and feel an incredible amount of respect for ownership like that. Sadly, I wouldn't return unless dining alone because of how loud the music was. I would return just to support an environment where we are supervised by cameras while we eat.

Joined for opening night and it was a treat! Beautiful restaurant and ambience and the food is delicious. Staff incredible. 100% will be back it will only get better.

The food, service and aesthetic were amazing! The toro was buttery and melted in my mouth. The yakitori made me miss Japan so much! High quality food in a beautifully designed space, what else could you ask for!

Thant place is amazing! The place name "Mutsu" is from my hometown of Aomori prefecture in Japan. All staff are very nice and friendly and food is great! I definitely recommend visiting there

This spot is so good! Easily one of my new favorite restaurants. Everything we ordered hit, but a few dishes really stood out. The sea bream carpaccio was super fresh and light, with really clean flavors -- simple in the best way. The yakitori was cooked perfectly, juicy with just the right amount of char. The sweet shrimp with caviar was unreal. The shrimp was naturally sweet and the caviar added just enough saltiness to make the whole bite feel special without being over the top. The service was fantastic. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience. Nothing felt rushed, and the recommendations were on point. Overall, such a great meal from start to finish. Amazing food, great vibes, and service that makes you want to come back ASAP. Highly recommend!

Mutsu is THAT spot if you love beautiful vibes and amazing food. The aesthetic is so chic and perfect for content, date night, or a cute girls' dinner. The sushi was insanely fresh, everything tasted so clean and flavorful, and the presentation was literally art. Every dish felt thought-out and elevated. The energy, the lighting, the details... I loved every second of it. Definitely one of my favorite LA dining experiences.

Not only is this place stunning, the food is AMAZING! Every single dish was a hit. The quality of fish and yakitori is out of this world. It's hard to find a place in LA where the ambiance matches the quality of food but Mutsu does just that--it's a gem! Can't wait to come back. Also 100/10 for service.

Amazing food and experience! The ambience was perfect, the service was great 10/10. We had the cheesecake pistachio for my husbands birthday and i want seconds.

This is a chic, intimate hand roll restaurant, there is a single private table for small groups to enjoy a meal and beautifully designed bar seating. Our bartender and server Diego was excellent, and curated an awesome vibe with the music. We got several decadent yakitori skewers (chicken thigh, Wagyu, mushroom, scallop), fresh sashimi, and hand rolls

Wow, I was completely blown away !!! This is hands down the best new Japanese restaurant in LA. The setting is intimate and thoughtfully designed, with an ambiance that feels both refined and serene. Each dish was executed with such care and depth of flavor: the grilled edamame was the perfect start, the Uni Chawanmushi was luxuriously delicate, the Wagyu & Shrimp Bao was a surprising standout, the Wagyu & Shiitake Yakitori was flawlessly tender, and the Chirashi Bowl with salmon was as fresh and balanced as it gets. Chef Alex is truly a talent -- every plate reflects his vision and passion. A dining experience that feels truly special. A dining experience that feels truly special. Can't wait to go back !

Wow wow i have been waiting for good food and good mucic and drinks in LA from long time , Mutsu became my favorite Restaurant in LA , Food is so tasty like you are setting in a best restaurant in Japan ! and service is so good i felt home , definitely i will be back every week ‍ highly Recommended

Came here a week after opening with one of my friends and it was delicious! We ordered the 6 item menu and we left content with how much food we got. We enjoyed beer and a glass of soju on the house from the owner. Speaking of him, he was inviting and gracious in how he served us. Definitely will be coming back and highly recommend for a nice and mellow night out.

Excellent tasting and fresh. Ambience sets you up with good vibes. It's a hip little gem. Love the Devialet speakers. Well done. 2 French guys and an appropriately focused chef. Constructive opinion...roll are delicious but needs more volume...rice to bring all that goodness together

Incredible service and vibes and food. The ultimate neighborhood hot spot. Can't wait to come back again and again!

Just stop it with this place. The food was amazing and the service was even better. And for the vibe? 10 out of 10. Excellent work by Thomas, Thomas 2 and the crew.

Hands down, this is the best fish I've had in Los Angeles. From the very first bite, the quality and freshness were undeniable -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and seasoned just right. You can tell real care goes into every dish. The ambiance makes the experience even better: warm, inviting, and stylish without feeling overdone. It's the kind of place where you can relax, enjoy great food, and actually have a conversation without feeling rushed. The service was attentive and friendly, adding to the overall positive experience. Everything came together flawlessly. A solid 10 out of 10 for me, and I'll absolutely be coming back and recommending this spot to everyone I know.

Food was fantastic! Cool vibe and the staff were very helpful as well. The yakitori was awesome.

The restaurant is gorgeous inside, reminds me of Mexico City type joints. They're new, so there are a couple small hiccups but the food was fantastic. Definitely recommend the sea bream and salmon hand rolls.

The vibes were immaculate! The service 10/10 the wagyu skewers were definitely my favorite but all the hand rolls were really delicious and fish was fresh! Definitely coming back!

Great new spot in WeHo! Chill vibe, super fresh fish, and really nice staff! Awesome place for a date night. We'll keep coming back to sure

delicious and vibey, plus they play good music. Yakitori is delicious, fish is fresh, cocktails were nice too ... A+++

Best place ever, will be back soon a hidden gem. Great fish, sake, and amazing service.

Some of the best fish I have had in LA. Awesome ambiance. Will be a regular stop for me. 10/10

Such a vibe! The interior itself is an experience. The food was super fresh, music on point and service was great. Def will be back!

My husband and I lucked out with the first ever seating on opening night, and we won't soon forget any part of this meal. From the sake list to the melt-in-your-mouth yakitori to the extremely unique hand rolls, this meal stands out for its balance, its unique take on textures and flavors, and the lovely (very French!) staff. The decor is minimal, yet substantial, and the bar and lighting work in harmony with your meal. We love Japanese food and won't be strangers to this place. It's a good one.

Ambiance is incredible, beautiful decor, and vibe. The hand rolls and skewers were delicious. Great miso soup with lots of mushrooms. Sashimi plate was amazing. Fish is very fresh.

The vibe is emaculate! Love this spot. amazing handrolls (shrimp/caviar & salmon), great music, hurry & go!