Sushi Masuyoshi

Attempted to book for my anniversary with my husband however date that I wanted wasn't available so decided to make it a group dinner since I saw it was 5 seats and invited my close friend. The minute you step in you feel like you've been invited to dine in Chefs own personal home. It's a one man show with Chef serving, cleaning and refilling our drinks but from the prompt / attentive service you wouldn't have known. Each dish was a treat and you almost wish the flavors would just linger longer, each dish came well executed and left you wanting more l. I would highly recommend Sushi Masuyoshi for your next dinner and bonus points if you have enough friends to fill up the seating!

It was an amazing experience. Our friends invited us over for dinner, and I was genuinely surprised to find out the place only seats six people max. It felt incredibly cozy and special to have the space to ourselves and enjoy a high-end private chef experience. Every course was delicious, the tuna and hand roll were absolutely to die for. Chef Masuyoshi also served green tea that was amazing! We’d love to come back soon, though I have a feeling this place is about to blow up in the next few months—it’s that good!

A simultaneously sublime yet humble omakase experience. Located in a small 4-6 seat sushi bar, it's a intimate yet very approachable space with soft jazz playing and a vibe of being taken care of in a personal setting. Be prepare to interact with the Chef and if you're coming with just two people, then the other two diners. It's amazingly run single-handedly by the Taisho Masuyoshi-san who is humble, friendly, and put so much care and respect into each course. As for the food itself, it's mind-blowing how one person can create such a amazing meal. There was over 20+ items he prepared in total so I will spare you each one but the Highlights of the meal were the charcoaled sashimi piece, all of the smoked Nigiri pieces, the Ankimo, Masunosuke, Aji and somewhat surprisingly, the Tempura as well as the Sweet Shrimp soup which was the most concentrated essence of shrimp and sea flavor I've ever had. The culinary journey Masuyoshi-san orchestrates is nothing short of extraordinary, especially for a single chef. There was over 20+ items he prepared in total so I will spare you each one and focus on the highlights. The charcoal-kissed sashimi offered a captivating depth of flavor, a testament to thoughtful preparation. Each of the smoked nigiri preparations demonstrated a nuanced understanding of how to elevate pristine seafood. The ankimo was a study in luxurious texture, the masunosuke pristine, and the aji remarkably vibrant. Even the tempura, often an afterthought in an omakase, surprised with its delicate crispness. Yet, the true revelation was the sweet shrimp soup—an intensely concentrated essence of the ocean, delivering the most concentrated essence of shrimp and sea flavor I've ever had. The flavors are bold and well balanced on the whole. Sure there's bound to be some misses - the scallop + uni + truffle nigiri paired 3 unnecessarily rich flavors that masked each other vs complemented, the Tamago (normally one of the pieces I look forward to the most) was forgettable in flavor despite ideal texture, and I personally like a more vingeared Shari overall for my Nigiri (might be more of a personal taste thing - Sushi Hashimoto in Tokyo has ruined most Shari comparisons for me). Regardless, it was an dining experience that absolutely lives rent free in your brain for how it feeds your soul and stomach in such a humble setting. Already plotting my return soon enough.

Updated: Another night as Masuyoshi and we all agreed this was the best yet. Chef Hazumi san’s sushi is so much better than typical LA sushi. Chef has extraordinary knife skills, which many do not realize truly impacts not just texture but flavor. And the flavors...Chef teases out umami using many methods. Certainly the fish is aged, but then he incorporates just a touch of Binchotan grilling for the maillard reaction, but not so much that the searing masks the freshness. Then he uses innovative garnishes such as liver from the neta (fish topping,) Karusumi (mullet roe) and yuan (koji picked daikon) that is so subtly pickled it lacks any overt sour or sweet notes. Everything is understated, yet bold with precision and so distinctly Japanese. Highlights from this particular evening included the nama tako (raw octopus), the king salmon, cloud-like ankimo, and the snapper. I am calling out the Golden Eye snapper because in my experience this is usually the most boring and flat. But in Chef's hands, it was fabulous. I also love his not-sushi, especially the custardy and sublime chawanmushi enhanced with uni and ankimo liver, the tempura with a coating so light it could have been glass the way it shattered, and the binchotan-seared unagi. I hope Chef continues to succeed at his humble restaurant - Surely an ichiban Sushi Ya! ——- I have a wonderful story to share about a delightful new sushi restaurant in a nondescript location in Culver City (replaced the not good brown rice sushi place) called Sushi Masuyoshi that is wayyyyy under the radar. I confess we toyed with not even posting this because we want it all to ourselves. The experience here is like gardena/torrance 15 years ago. Just really, really good sushi without all the pomp and attitude. Chef Hozumi san is from Osaka and used to do private dinners in homes until he finally achieved his dream of opening this tiny sushi-ya. He is a wonderful, friendly man who exudes happiness and cheer. And this is not sushi 101. The fishes are aged, the nakiri subtle, the tare (sauces) and toppings are creative but so very Japanese. His signature dish was simply awesome; Hirame (halibut) topped w halibut liver and engawa (halibut fin;) textures, flavors- just umami wow. Plus, he had 8 month aged gari (ginger) on the side, and also mixed into the buttery and cloud-like negi toro temaki. Speaking of the tuna, yes it was from Japan as opposed to Mexico or Spain, and the quality was superlative. The firefly squid might have been the best I ever had; instead of the sweet miso flavor, chef prepared it on the binchotan in a way that made it crispy on the outside and melt in your mouth soft on the inside. This experience was so special that Bonnie, Joe, Scot and I just felt so joyful so be there; we were just...happy. Since only 5 seats, not easy to get in, so persistence is needed. So worth it. Don't tell. $165 pp plus a la carte options afterwards.No liquor license. #thefoodietraveler.

What a fabulous dinner! Chef Masuyoshi is such a joy and master at his craft, I’m so excited that this spot is in my neighborhood. The omakase was well paced and every bite was delicious. We loved watching him make each piece and he left everyone feeling satisfied and happy. We will 100% be returning and plan to tell all our friends to check this spot out. Arigato gozaimasu!

This place deserves so much praise! Mad respect for Chef Hozumi Masuyoshi. Let me begin by addressing the atmosphere. Chef Masuyoshi creates an omakase dining experience that is intimate, relaxed, and comfortable. Whereas some omakase experiences can feel rigid and mechanical - like a well-oiled machine - eating at Sushi Masuyoshi is a breath of fresh air. I felt like I was over at a friends’ house watching them cook in awe and appreciation. As for the food, AMAZING! Chef Masuyoshi puts so much time and effort into ensuring that he is using the best quality ingredients. Every single aspect of the 18-course menu is delicious and intentionally curated, down to thrifted dinnerware. The plating was so delicate and cute; at Sushi Masuyoshi, the eyes definitely eat first! I felt a real joy watching my food being prepared and again when taking that first bite. He shared that the menu changes based on the availability of ingredients and when certain items are in season, but from what we tried, my favorites were the Chawan-Mushi, Saba/Japanese Mackerel, the Tuna series, and the Hokkaido Uni/Sea Urchin. Chef Masuyoshi implements innovative techniques that infuse a delicious subtle smokiness to select dishes, and it’s something that I’m not going to forget any time soon. The flavor explosion was not limited to the main courses - pickled ginger and fresh wasabi definitely took center stage at times. I look forward to going back again soon!

Welcome to Chef Hozumi’s kitchen! Chef will be your host, server, cook and (as he jokes) even your dishwasher. This one man operation is a tour de force — with each of his 18 courses as surprising, delightful, delicious and beautifully presented as the one before. With seats for just 5 people (he will make it 6 if you’re one party, willing to sit close), it’s a truly intimate, warm and special experience. There is no other restaurant quite like Sushi Masuyoshi in LA.

Such a hidden gem! I took my boyfriend here for his birthday, and it’s truly an intimate setting with only 6 seats and chef Hozumi. It reminded us of the small restaurants we ate at in Japan. We’ve tried a fair amount of omakase places, and this one is probably one of our favorites. Every course was delicious, creative and thoughtful. Quality is top tier and service is great. Hozumi is kind and warm. We’ll definitely be back!

Absolutely awesome experience! My wife had booked him as a surprise for my birthday/anniversary, and we also had a couple of our friends over as well to enjoy the quality omakase experience with us. Her friend had found out about it on a TikTok and had recommended to her. It's definitely a pricey dinner, but if you're looking for a personalized experience in the comfort of your own home, I cannot recommend Masuyoshi enough! He comes prepared with everything he needs to make your experience an awesome one; from all the dishware for each serving, to his own indoor slippers to respect your home (Asian families knows what a big deal this is lol). Every dish was prepared with thoughtfulness, care, and precision. He does not skimp out on his ingredients or his dishes. You'll get jumbo clam, A5 wagyu, foie gras, truffles galore, hairy crab, gold flakes, and a bunch of quality fish prepared for you, each in it's own beautiful presentation. The dessert was so good too! It's so hard to pick a favorite dish... All you need to provide him is a kitchen and a place to serve you. He'll do the cleanup. So if you're looking for a private omakase for your loved ones, I would highly recommend Masuyoshi...but book fast, because I hear he was booked out pretty far. On top of his good work, he's a genuinely cool guy, and was fun to interact with. On top of that, he had his mask on the whole time for COVID safety!

Amazing dinner experience and probably the best omakase I've had. Very professional, sweet and an awesome chef. Everything was so fresh and really felt the love he put into his dishes. He brought everything he needed and made our anniversary very memorable. Highly recommend him ! Would book him again the the future.

Hands down the best omakase dinner I've ever had and the best part is he comes to you, does all the set up and clean up! I communicated with chef Masuyoshi on IG for desired date and he was able to make it all the way out to San Marcos! We had him come twice in less than three months and each time the fish was so fresh and the menu was different. He takes great care in pairing texture with flavor and presents each course with such pride and joy. He even made some rice balls and rice hand rolls for my son who was curious! I can never eat regular sushi again and will just have to wait for the next occasion!

Chef went above n beyond, even went off menu and served up additional dishes that weren't planned. Some of the dishes he served consisted of seafoods that i don't regularly don't eat, but EVERY DISH was INCREDIBLE. Everything was prepared deliciously, there wasn't a single dish i passed on. No matter how full i was by the end. 10/10 would recommend. Make sure you come hungry. Worth every penny.

Chef Masuyoshi did a private dinner at our house and it was the best sushi EVER! I've been to Japan many times, and this was the freshest, best experience. He buys his fish straight from Japan and has the best ingredients. He even ages his fish to make it extra delicious! Check out his Instagram @sushi.masuyoshi

Thank you Masuyoshi San for an amazing omakase dining experience right in the comfort of my own home! I luckily found him on Ig and took a chance and soo glad I did! He came over for my moms surprise bday dinner and completely blew us away with the beautiful dishes. Love that he's local too. Perfect for special occasions or if you want fine dining but don't have a babysitter for the tiny humans totally worth it!

The best omakase experience / dinner experience we have EVER experienced! We booked Chef Masuyoshi for my family of 8 and every person loved every single course. It was amazing watching his craftsmanship and every dish was delicious. We have eaten at Michelin star restaurants before and this surpassed all of it. He also went above and beyond included several dishes that were not on the menu. The presentation was beautiful and even did a spotless clean up. In general, he was genuinely kind and made the evening great for all of us! 100% worth it and we would love every one of our friends to have this experience!

One of the best sushi experiences I've ever had. Highly recommend Chef Masuyoshi for any occasion - you won't regret it. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the presentation - made my forget sometimes we were eating in our dining room! Every course was so good. I think the small details like the fresh grated wasabi and freshly roasting the nori really made a difference too.

Chef Masuyoshi helped us host the most amazing birthday dinner out of our kitchen. I can honestly say that I've had the pleasure of enjoying lots of great sushi in my life and this did not disappoint. The plating and presentation was amazing. The pace of the courses were excellent. Quality of fish amazing. I'm definitely doing this again. Thanks chef for an amazing night for my mom and family!

Such an amazing experience!!! Hands down the best omakase experience you can have & in your own home! Chef is wonderful & a complete artist when it comes to each dish. Very creative & sooo delicious!

If you're looking for a truly UNI-que, private, and remarkable culinary experience, look no further. Chef Masuyoshi does not disappoint. I initially heard about his services through a friend and reached out to him via Instagram. He responded quickly and inquired on the time, location, amount of people, food allergies, favorite types of fish, etc. He came over for my girlfriend's birthday and prepared a beautiful and mouthwatering dinner. Each dish was delectable and incrementally increased in complexity and flavor. You can tell that he dedicates a considerable amount of time and careful thought into each dish. His dishes were a work of art and almost looked too aesthetically pleasing to the eye to eat. He goes above and beyond. The Chef even cleaned the kitchen and made appear like he was never there. Chef Masuyoshi is easily one of the most talented, creative, humble, and amusing chefs around. My girlfriend and I were exceptionally pleased and thankful to have him create this incredible dinner for us. Thank you Chef for a truly amazing experience.

Such an amazing experience! The fish was delicious, each plate so beautifully created. So much thought and effort -- and overall such a kind, sweet human being. Would have him come back anytime, 10/10 recommend.

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Best omakase experience at the comfort of your own home! Chef Masuyoshi is so professional and the food taste amazing! Everything was so fresh and tasty. I can't wait for the next omakase dinner with Chef Masuyoshi. 5 stars for sure!!

Wow this was an amazing dinner Chef Masuyoshi prepped for us. Honestly never do yelp reviews but I had to because he hit me pretty close to home. Like dead on with his omakase.

So delicious, such a pleasant and lovely evening. It couldn't have been more tasty or beautiful. No. 1 sushi chef in the world!! Cant recommend him enough. Even the dessert was sooooo gooood. If you want to have a private dinner and have amazing sushi and an intimate experience, it doesn't get better than this!

Absolutely incredible. Best meal I've had in years!! We had so many varied courses and it was all delicious.