The Little IZAKA-YA by Katsu-ya
Modern izakaya restaurant · Sherman Oaks ·
Varied small plates, sushi, and drinks in a compact setting
Varied small plates, sushi, and drinks in a compact setting
"This tiny spot in Sherman Oaks couldn’t be less similar to the upscale Katsuya locations that spun off from the original Katsu-ya, which are more like nightclubs that serve sushi. In fact, Little Izaka-ya is a spinoff in the opposite direction, a low-key branch of a Valley staple where you'll find couples on casual dates eating $15 rolls before catching a movie. The sushi here is similar to the original Katsu-ya, except with more specials we like better, such as the $33 Little Izaka-ya plate with three kinds of sashimi, spicy tuna crispy rice, and a baked crab roll." - garrett snyder, cathy park, brant cox, jess basser sanders
"We’re not saying you shouldn’t go to The Cheesecake Factory in the same complex as the Sherman Oaks Arclight, but we do acknowledge that shrimp scampi and enormous barbecue chicken “salads” aren’t for everyone. Little Izaka-ya is the kind of place that will please both your purist sushi friend and your other friend who always orders the teriyaki. The food here comes out quickly, and you can get miso black cod that rivals Nobu’s for $10 instead of $38." - brant cox
"This tiny spot in Sherman Oaks couldn’t be less similar to Katsu-ya, or as we like to call it: clubs pretending to be restaurants. Instead of people in bodycon dresses eating $20 rolls, you’ll find couples on casual dates having a quick meal at the sushi bar before catching a movie. The sushi here is not only better than what you’d get at the Hollywood Katsuya, but about a third of the price, too. It’s a great spot to get a mix of things:a few nigiri, some crispy rice with spicy tuna, and a roll or two." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder
"This tiny spot in Sherman Oaks couldn’t be less similar to the upscale Katsuya locations that spun off from the original Katsu-ya, which are more like nightclubs that serve sushi. In fact, Little Izaka-ya is a spinoff in the opposite direction, a low-key branch of a Valley staple where you'll find couples on casual dates eating $15 rolls before catching a movie. The sushi here is similar to the original Katsu-ya, except with more specials we like better, such as the $33 Little Izaka-ya plate with three kinds of sashimi, spicy tuna crispy rice, and a baked crab roll. photo credit: Jakob Layman" - Jess Basser Sanders
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