Shu Restaurant

I had sushi a California roll. It was great then I had me some soup with vegetables. And I added tofu The tofu was great, and the mushrooms were great happy Valentine’s Day!

I’d like to start by saying this isn’t my first unpleasant experience here. We checked in and were told 30 minutes even though we had a reservation. The service was extremely slow. It took 20 minutes between each dish to come out. Our waitress couldn’t get away from us fast enough. Anytime we wanted something she would walk away as she was taking our order. We asked her to check on a dish and instead of telling us that it’s being worked on, she never came back to say a thing. My personal favorite was when we said we were missing our spicy tuna crispy rice and she looks at me with a blank face and says okay and? I was floored. This happened both times I’ve been here and am happy to say I won’t be back. I’ve been to countless busy sushi places, and none operate with such chaos.

Delayed review since I last came back in August. I live nearby and used to come here all the time, with family, for various birthdays and other special celebrations. Last I came with my girlfriend, was a special night. Despite my reservation they sat us outside, we were the only ones. The service pretty much forgot about us out there, taking forever to even take our order and then again waited way too long to get our food. The sushi went downhill pretty hard, the pasta was good though. Came here for years with famuly but I won't be coming back.

Restaurant Shu is my go-to spot, and I can’t recommend their truffle pasta enough! I come here weekly just to enjoy this incredible dish. The pasta is perfectly cooked, and the truffle flavor is rich and savory without being overpowering. The presentation is always beautiful, and the portion size is just right. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. If you’re a truffle lover, this is a must-try dish!

Fantastic experience. I was able to get a seat on a Saturday night on a whim. Best decision ever. Everything was delightful, but the Japanese eggplant and Chilean Seabass roll were stellar. The eggplant was perfectly cooked with slightly crisp outer skin that melts in your mouth. The Seabass is how I ended the meal and it was absolutely worth every buttery morsel. The scallops are of course fresh not previously frozen, and they were prepared perfectly. The Scottish salmon sashimi sprinkled with truffle was delectable. To top it all off the service was superb. It helped that I happen to sit next to a few regulars who recommended some of the dishes. Everyone was friendly and very attentive, even though the restaurant was packed. A new favorite.

had dinner for two before a show at Vibrato next door, sushi menu was extensive, comparably priced compared to others nearby (Katsuya, Kiwami, etc). sushi was fresh, tasty, and sake list was plentiful (they even had my favorite kikusui). Service was fast, attentive, and friendly. Highly recommend for a date night away from the usual spots on Ventura or the other side of the hill!

Need I say more? WOW. Came here on the recommendation of a client and holy moly it’s soooo delicious. We made 4 choices (blackened miso cod, toro hand roll, yellow tail hand roll, and picachu roll). I can’t imagine anything not being delicious on their menu. Perfect amount of food for 2 people. We also got 1 side of rice to share and 2 hot green teas. It’s very fresh and you can taste the quality of the ingredients and how much the chefs design their menu. Thank you for a meal we won’t forget! Ambiance is relaxed and unpretentious, staff is incredibly polite and really care about making your meal perfection.

This sushi place in one of the best I have ever tried worldwide. The quality if the fish is incredible. Nice and relaxed restaurant. A trully great experience

Everything we ordered hit, but some dishes were genuinely next level. The nigiri platter was flawless--fatty tuna with perfect marbling, clean salmon, and delicate white fish that melted instantly. Fish quality is clearly the priority here, and it shows in every bite. The grilled prawns were simple and done right: juicy, lightly charred, no heavy sauce hiding the freshness. Just lemon, heat, and precision. The standout though? The truffle black caviar pasta. Absolute insanity. Rich, balanced, deeply savory, and luxurious without being overwhelming. Easily 1000/1000 and worth going back for alone. Shu is one of those spots where you can feel the restraint and confidence--no gimmicks, just elite ingredients and execution. If you care about quality, this place delivers.

First time at SHU, and man am I sorry I didn't find this place sooner. This is an extraordinary sushi restaurant with A+++ fish, incredibly creative prepared dishes, and some off-menu items that rival the best plates in the city. Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice is my wife's favorite starter, but she needs it prepared without mayonnaise. Some places will accommodate, others won't -- I'm happy to report that despite being insanely busy at the height of dinner service, SHU happily filled my wife's request. The tuna was exceptionally fresh with a good jolt of spice, the rice patties crisp and warm. A great start. Toro Tartare Sushi with CavIar was rich and flavor-packed without being too salty; White Fish Tempura was crisp and tasty, with a rice wine vinegar sauce giving the dish a welcome pop of acid. "Spoon Sashimi," which they offer with uni, ikura and other items that would usually go in a little rice boat, was novel and bright tasting, and enjoyably lighter without the rice. But, the absolute star of the show was the off-menu creamy pasta with caviar and shaved fresh truffle. Perfectly cooked spaghetti was tossed in a sauce of cream and soy, which was rich and flavorful without being heavy; then, a generous dollop of black caviar was nestled in the center before the entire dish was covered in black truffle shavings. Rich, indulgent, immensely flavorful, and utterly satisfying. The best pasta dish I've had in a very long time. The decor has an upscale feel, though it remains within the standard look of a sushi restaurant. It's a busy place, so the noise level is high, but that volume felt completely in line with the energy and the crowd that was having a great time. You should know: while the traditional sushi items are priced at pace with most other sushi bars around the area, the specials and off-menu items can be expensive (the pasta was $60, and that was for the small portion -- full portion was $90). So, while this may not be your twice a week place, it's perfect for a special occasion, or just any night when you feel you need a treat. Really, with so many great sushi places in the city, it takes a huge swing to rise to the top, and SHU most definitely hit a grand slam tonight.

I called exactly at 4pm because I was craving a miso soup. They open at 4pm. The person that answered was so kind and willing to help. The kitchen had just open so I knew that getting something was going to be tough since the kitchen had just opened. To my surprise, they were able to make it. The guy that took my phone order was so nice. Anyways, the soup was delicious. A bit small, but punched great flavor. The rainbow roll was also really good. Will come back and dine in to try other dishes.

The food is absolutely delicious, this place became my go to for sushi and their off the menu truffle pasta, it is the creamiest and dreamiest pasta you can imagine. I highly recommend this place for their rolls as the fish is always so fresh and flavorful, and of course the pasta! The staff is always nice and friendly, the restaurant is very dim and romantic.

This place has amazing sushi, I can't begin to rave about their persimmon sashimi. I shy away from sashimi, because I've have had bad experiences with it, however the waiter highly recommended it, and we just had to try this combination. She did a good job of breaking down the menu for us first timers, and I love that we got seated upstairs, in a super quiet setting. I also brought my cousin who was super excited to try their pikatchu roll, needless to say she finished it so fast! While I ordered their wagyu roll with was to die for!

Food was phenomenal! Service was good! Ambiance was good but If you are looking for a spot that you can have a conversation in private this is not the place to go! Great selection of dishes and sushi and sashimi very good quality.

I keep coming back here over and over again and it never disappoints! My favorite menu item by far is the truffle pasta (which is actually an off menu item). The service was perfect. Our food was brought quickly and the server kept coming to check how everything was.

We finally tried a sushi spot I've heard great things about on New Year's Eve. The fish was very fresh and good quality, and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The menu has a fusion style, which will probably appeal to a lot of people, but I personally prefer more traditional Japanese cuisine. The prices are reasonable--not the most expensive, but not the cheapest either. Overall, it was a nice experience, and I'd come back, but it's not at the top of my list. The service was really great, we were grateful for the staff working on New Year's Eve and they had a great attitude about it. *It looks like they can accommodate parties for up to 8 people for anyone with a big group.

Expensive but oh is it worth it! This place is amazing! The rolls are the best, super fresh and unique. My favorites are the Leo roll, Picachu roll, and the S.H.U. Roll. The space can get a bit loud but the service is great and I am always excited to go back!

Hands down one of the best sushi spots in LA! Service is impeccable--just the right amount of attention and responsiveness. The place is packed and noisy so don't go here if you're looking for a quiet night out! You can thank me later.

Very good food. Nothing too crazy different here but the quality is definitely top tier. We ordered the fried risotto with spicy tuna and it was pretty good but different than the usual spicy tuna crispy rice if that's what you're expecting. The toro and uni were great. The wagyu tobanyaki does not come with rice and I would suggest ordering a side of rice with it. The service was pretty good. It took a while to get our check but we did sit down at 6 finishing about 7 and it was nearly packed full. I would recommend having a reservation. It was louder than a quiet sushi restaurant but not so loud that you can't hear the person across from you. The restaurant is decorated nicely but a little cramped inside with tables back to back

Well this is a hidden gem for sure! High end trendy sushi celebrity spot... Great fun vibe! Very pricy but very good!! Shisido peppers were delicious! Wild salmon, yellow tail, spicy tuna roll, we ordered Junmai Ginjo cold saki!! Great Tempura! FUN TIME Bring your Am Ex card!

the best sushi in LA with amazing service and quality fish. the spicy scallop hand rolls are to die for. get the blue fin tuna sashimi, scottish salmon truffle sashimi, and halibut carpaccio. the chocolate lava cake is also fire

Amazing sushi restaurant, many unique dishes fresh fish and delicious desserts. Reservations recommended.

Very good service very happy with the complete service they give changing plates after every course and the sushi is very good and an amazing pasta and the desserts are very good !

We had an unfortunate experience, and 2 people ended up getting a food poisoning after dining here. Both ordered sushi and sashimi. The other two people of the same party were ok (ordered rolls and miso soup). Place is dirty, with sticky and smelly tables. Taste and quality of food was poor. Soup Noodles were overcooked, and felt like rubber. Menu choices are quite mediocre. The only positive thing I can mention - easy parking.

What an amazing place. I always say you pay for what you get and this place is top notch. The sushi is fresh the service is impeccable and they are located in a nice shopping center off Beverly glen next to a well known jazz bar. Everything I try here is always amazing. They are kind enough to allow modifications and the ability to make your own super roll. You can't go wrong with this place or anything on the menu.

Great food. Unique Italian and Japanese but works great. Service and ambiance is nice.

By far the best sushi spot on the Santa Monica mountains. Nestled at the top of Beverly Glen Blvd close to mulholland drive. My favourites are the shu tacos! I could eat 10 of them! Get extra sauce. The crispy rice is yum and every now and then I indulge in the mozzarella crab because it's Devine! Great spot and their sister restaurant il segreto is a must too!

Amazing service, awesome food, secluded location and an experience to remember. You might get lucky and spot someone famous.

Got to admit it. I'm a little disappointed in SHU from my dinner last night. I've been coming here with my wife and family for 25 years. The food seemed rushed, quality and presentation were very poor. Shishito peppers were overly grilled and hard, edamame's were dry. At least the waiting staff is still the best !

Ventured out to the Beverly Glen area to try something new and glad I did. Shu Sushi House is a winner. It was a very local crowd and everyone, diners and servers, seemed to know everyone. The menu is very large and we had a hard time deciding because so many things sounded good. We tried a couple sushi rolls, the rainbow roll being the winner. The fish was so fresh and the crab filling super delicious. The other standout was the Shu tacos appetizer, which consisted of spicy tuna, crab and shrimp housed in crispy little shells. The only thing we wouldn't re-order was the pan fried tofu, simply because of the lack of veggies in the dish. The restaurant is located in an upscale plaza and has plenty of parking. Can't wait to return.

Ok so a few of my clients recommended me this place and I have to say it's my favorite sushi spot in LA now. Great birthday dinner. Out server was amazing, as soon as we ordered what we wanted the first dish was out within minutes. Good vibes.

Very very impressed by the sushi quality and service here. I never even noticed this place existed and wish I had found it sooner because the food is fantastic and really one of the best sushi meals I've had in a long time. They have really unique dishes and a lot of variety so there is plenty to please everybody in your group. Hands down one of the best dishes I've ever had was the zucchini blossom appetizer. All of the fish is very fresh and you can tell it very high-quality. The people are all very friendly.

Absolutely the best! We always have an amazing time here. They serve the freshest sushi. Servers are so attentive and cater to all your needs. Its best to go during the week, as weekends are always super busy.

Good service. Too loud but many restaurants these days have that problem. The salmon sushi trio was amazing. Beth salmon sushi I've ever had. Everything very good quality.

I have been coming here for years and the quality is top tier! The fish is always fresh and the presentation is beautiful. The space is small and cozy, perfect for a date night. Service is always great and I leave impressed each time.

This is the Best sushi in LA. The staff is Excellent. The place is small and cozy. We only eat sushi at Shu.

I would give 3.5/5 overall, but 4.5 for quality and presentstion! All of our sushi we ordered was so delicious and top notch quality! I took photos of everything except the "spicy tuna" handrolls we ordered. We got Toro, Hamachi, Sake, Hotate, Hirame, Hirame fin, Monkfish, Kinmedai, Butterfish, Ikura and quail egg and Uni. We also got Ama Ebi..delicious. We also got an order of "spicy tuna" handrolls which were NOT SPICY..at all. Not even the lowest on a spicy scale. We asked for spicy oil on the side but it didn't help the flavor. Those we could have done without. We also got Hirame carpaccio which was light, refreshing, delicious. We had ordered shishito peppers but they never came. We had a nice bottle of sake, but we poured it 95% of the time. Their dessert menu is a shame, does not reflect the establishment. It's like a sub-par sushi venue's menu. Ice cream, mochi, fried bananas, sorbet..nothing worth ordering. Not a fan of the tables that are so close to each other with a clear window. It's not Covid anymore, maybe black the screens out, or some kind of design on it, so it feels more private..I had requested a booth but they did not pay attention to my reservation notes.

Ate here tonight. Gf used to eat here a lot a few years back and raved about it. In short, Really not good at all. No taste to anything. Everything just kinda taste like mushy nothing. Salmon sushi, baked crab rolls, seared albacore sashimi and the 2 rolls all tasted the same....like nothing. Really no other way to explain it. Unfortunately very forgettable.

My favorite spot for sushi & pasta. I cant get enough. Love the toro. Love the halibut and the pasta is fillling more than il pastio. Fast service and this place us always busy. Get reservations.

Very average food Also the wait to get your food is sooooo long Portions are very small and the taste of the fish is blah Not going back

Shu is always fresh and high quality sushi! I love the ambiance and staff as well. My go to order is the albacore sashimi and the rainbow roll. I like to come here at least once a week and would def recommend to anyone who hasn't been. By far one of my favorite sushi spots in l.a

Food - Amazing sushi. It's so refreshing to have a proper sushi restaurant. The fish was fresh. That evening I had a salmon flight/tasting and each one was like butter. Blue crab hand roll was also better and fresher than most. Service - server was great with steering me in the right direction. Every recommendation was appreciated. We had no reservations but they were able to accommodate us. Ambiance - Great intimate setting with a modern and traditional sushi restaurant of that makes any sense. Not loud and just a nice place to have a meal.

I like this place. It's small and crowded but the food is delicious. Will return. Service was great too.

Good services, but disappointed in the food and ambiance (tables cramped together, noisy) Cucumber Sunomono had no flavor. I almost sent it back. Yellowtail in Garlic Sauce was utter disappointment. The rolls were mediocre and nothing to write home about. Bummer.

Hidden in the corner of a small shopping center is this even smaller gem! Came for dinner on a Saturday night with reservations (highly recommended) and we were seated upon checking in. The restaurant is small and dark with tables tightly fit next to each other and separated by Covid barriers, creates for a very intimate dinner. Upon being seated we were provided edamame with ginger and wasabi with our waitress joining shortly after taking our drink orders (they have a very extensive sake selection and great beer choices). This is where the fun starts.. the food. One bite after the other, each one more delicious then the rest. We started with sushi; salmon, toro, yellow tail, scallops and the halibut carpaccio. All equally fresh and delicious, melting in your mouth and leaving you wanting more, yes we did order more . Hidden from the menu is the star of the show, the truffle pasta. how can sushi so good be followed by pasta you may ask, but it was phenomenally delicious and capped the night off perfectly; we called it the desert to our dinner. Highly recommend, splurge and enjoy!

Great neighborhood sushi spot! Love walking in during the week and sitting at the bar for a quick bite. They tend to get busy on weekends so best to snag a resy early. Make sure you get their secret menu Truffle Pasta!!

Order the truffle pasta! Order the truffle pasta! Order the truffle pasta! Why haven't you ordered the truffle pasta yet?

Delish fresh sushi and AMAZING tasting truffle pasta. I'm very picky when it comes to sushi and I liked this place. Service could be a bit better like the waitress forgot about one of the orders and at the end didn't stop by to get the check for A WHILE and we had to call someone else. Ambiance is ok, nothing fancy or crazy. It good for a casual date night. I recommend this place.

The service is amazing, the staff is quick. the lady at the front desk already knows our order. I usually order online. The food is delicious and fresh. The restaurant is always busy.

Parking: Shared with shopping center or can Valet Atmosphere: okay Food: excellent!!! Service: Great

Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented sushi! The quality is top-notch, and the variety on the menu is impressive. The service is quick and friendly, making it a great spot for sushi lovers. Highly recommend!

Best sushi place which is cozy and all the servers are friendly. You happen to see so many famouse people there, usually wait time is about 15 minutes but you can always boom in advance

A hidden gem tucked away in the hills high above Bel Air, this is The Little Sushi Restaurant That Could. We sat at the sushi bar and chatted up one of the chefs. Their fish is flown in from Japan, Spain, Canada and beyond with a small contingency of local fishermen. We sampled an array from yellowfin to matagatsuo to eel to butterfish to mackerel and ahi. We were in agreement that all were the most outrageously fresh we've ever had. We also had a couple of specialty rolls; a dynamite scallop roll with crunchy rice and a classic rainbow roll. The rainbow roll is to the Japanese restaurant what the song Georgia is to a jazz singer...it's one that every singer better know - but also one that can be used to measure their worth. Hands-down, this was the tastiest rendition of this familiar tune that we've ever experienced. Somewheeeeere....over the rainbow......

The best sushi in LA. I advise everyone very tasty and very fast service. book a table early.

Shu was jam packed when I got there on a Monday night around 7:30 pm. Our reservation was at 8 and we got seated around 8:10ish. The restaurant has dim lighting, but it isn't the coziest. There are glass dividers between you and the table next to you...I could literally see everything they ordered and it felt like they were sitting at my table. I would opt to sit at the sushi bar, cooler experience anyways. They also have a private second floor for parties. The service was ok - they were busy so I won't complain. We started with complimentary edamame, shishito peppers and sake. Then we ordered the yellowtail jalapeño and the snapper sashimi. I liked the yellowtail more but it wasn't anything special. The sauce seemed the same on both dishes. The nigiri was amazing - both the salmon and the red snapper. The fish was fresh and the rice was super soft and sticky. My favorite roll of the night was something I saw the sushi chef make and immediately ordered - it was a spicy tuna roll topped with tempura shrimp. I've never tried anything like this before. The tempura shrimp was hot and fresh out of the fryer while the spicy tuna was cold and delicious. The combination was a 11/10 and I would order two of these rolls next time!!!!

A friend of mine took me here and it was so good!! All of their sushi's have amazing flavor and it's so tasty. It is a bit small, but we got seated quickly for how packed it gets. The sushi was fresh, and I loved the options with caviar, scallops, the truffle/caviar pasta, everything. I would highly recommend this place and will come here again!

I had a great experience at SHU. Food was delicious, the environment was a vibe, and the service was great. The servers were all super attentive to my table. 10/10 experience and highly recommend!