Christine N.
Yelp
I can't believe it's taken me this long to write this review. There are not enough letters and words to describe Raw. I'm from LA and I can embarrassingly say I've tried the most bougie sushi there and NONE OF THEM compare to Raw. Everytime I have sushi in LA now, I always say, "this was not as good as Raw."
Firstly, Bea, Angelo, and Vo are our favorites. We love seeing them, talking to them, and just having a good time with them. When they aren't there, it makes me sad. The other bartenders and chefs are also amazing too! Everyone is always on point and so friendly.
Secondly, the atmosphere can be sexy and casual at the same time. We've gone there dressed up for date night and chill for a quick dinner. It's always clean and spacious.
Cocktails are all delicious. Not overly sweet. They have an amazing variety of everything. We love their sake selection, liquor choices, and wines. Never any complaints with beverages. End your meal with an espresso martini bc they don't have dessert here. The martini is the best way to end your meal for a sweet-fix.
Food is PHENOMENAL. I can't even suggest anything bc it's all delicious. But some of my go-to dishes are the garlic spicy edamame, fried oysters, uni (to die for), Dante's Inferno (have Vo lather it with buldak sauce), lomi lomi, yellowtail hand roll, oyster shooters, and if you want something cooked, the salmon teriyaki is pretty good! All their sashimi is so fresh. You can't go wrong with a platter of the chef's choice.
We always make sure to come here when I'm back in town. I love it. See you guys again. Get those tequila shots chilled for us, Angelo. ;)