Sushi Fumi

"Sushi Fumi is a place that makes sense for pretty much anyone, at any time, for any occasion. This plain-looking storefront in the heart of La Cienega is no longer the hidden gem that it once was, but despite the crowds, it’s still one of our all-time favorites. While you’re going to want to put a few of their sashimi platters and cut rolls on the table (especially the moon roll), we recommend sticking almost entirely to their daily specials. The amberjack, yellowtail belly, and toro are some of the best you’ll find in the city." - garrett snyder, brant cox, sylvio martins

"This casual sushi standby has a fantastic daily specials board with affordable nigiri that was probably in the ocean that morning. Ordering can be slightly difficult (they don’t have a website and calling them can be hit or miss), but if you get a busy tone, just keep trying. A takeout box filled with daily nigiri and a moon roll will be worth the wait. Call (310) 855-0006 to order." - brant cox

"Sushi Fumi on La Cienega is one of LA’s great sushi restaurants, and it’s not just because they have incredible fish. It’s because any level of sushi eater will have a fantastic meal at this casual but lively strip mall spot. Maybe you’re the kind of person who sticks mostly to rolls and a few recognizable pieces of sashimi, or maybe you live and breathe by the daily specials board. Either way, you’re in good hands. Order the yellowtail and jalapeno sashimi special, the moon roll, or our favorite amberjack in the city, and you’ll see what a great all-around sushi restaurant looks like." - brant cox, nikko duren

"Sushi Fumi is that perfect middle ground between Tuesday night sushi and $200 birthday night omakase. You can do omakase here (for $80), or you can go the more low-key route and get a few rolls and sashimi plates. Whatever you decide, you’re getting excellent fish. Sit at the bar to watch the chefs doing their thing for a built-in conversation starter." - jess basser sanders, amy clark, brant cox

"There are plenty of reasons why you’ll miss Los Angeles - the incredible produce, the weather, that one massage spot in Thai Town where you once got your butt kneaded for like $40, and places like Sushi Fumi. With some of the freshest fish in the city (their yellowtail belly deserves some type of award) and an omakase that won’t force you to consider selling off even more of your possessions, this is the kind of casual, excellent sushi restaurant that really can’t be found anywhere else in the states." - kat hong