Udatsu Sushi Los Angeles
Sushi restaurant · Hollywood
6634 W Sunset Blvd 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Highlights
Michelin-starred omakase sushi with 17+ courses
Michelin-starred omakase sushi with 17+ courses
"One of the most innovative omakase counters in Tokyo has opened in a semi-hidden upstairs space in Hollywood, located above the Brutalist-inspired Rokusho izakaya. Udatsu comes from veteran sushi chef Hisashi Udatsu, who installed his protégé Shingo Ogane at this eight-seat counter. Here, the temperature of the rice dictates the order of the fish, which tends to be sourced from Japanese waters. Expect a top-tier omakase dinner for around $265 a person before tax, tip, and drinks. The uni nigiri, sporting a piece of sea urchin from Hokkaido and another from Southern California, is perhaps the best bite of the meal." - Rebecca Roland
"The celebrated Michelin-starred omakase restaurant Udatsu from Tokyo by chef Hisashi Udatsu sits directly above Rokusho. At this tiny temple dedicated to modern Tokyo-style sushi, diners are treated to 17 courses of pristine sashimi and nigiri. The evening begins with cocktails on the terrace before sidling up at a counter for a thoughtful progression that might include a duo of sea urchins sourced from Hokkaido and Santa Barbara, aged tuna served a plethora of ways, and a gorgeous sardine roll plumped with micro greens. — Cathy Chaplin, senior editor" - Matthew Kang
"One of the most compelling contrasts in sushi comes from the difference between Hokkaido and Santa Barbara uni, a ploy that many chefs in Los Angeles have displayed in their omakase. This slightly novel tweak from Udatsu in Hollywood isn’t just a study of two types of sea urchin roe, it’s a satisfying subversion of nigiri construction. Typically uni preparations will have the sweet, saline flesh sailing on top of a rounded piece of seaweed. Instead, chef Hisashi Udatsu places a crisp square of nori between a ball of seasoned rice. The entire mouthful is a real flavor bomb, one that’s sure to bring a smile to one’s face. — Matthew Kang, lead editor" - Eater Staff
"Perched on the second floor above sister restaurant Rokusho on Sunset Boulevard, the omakase experience begins with a stop at the complex’s outdoor bar for a well-prepared cocktail — the Old Fashioned is especially balanced and potent — before entering an intimate dining room that seats just a half-dozen diners each seating. Chef Shingo Ogane deftly prepares a 17-plus course menu consisting mostly of nigiri interspersed with prepared dishes like steamed cod and simmered scallops. The omakase is noted for its steady pacing, restrained yet vivid flavors and a distinct personality that takes cues from the original Tokyo outpost, which holds a Michelin star." - Eater Staff
"The celebrated Michelin-starred omakase restaurant Udatsu from Tokyo by chef Hisashi Udatsu sits directly above Rokusho. At this tiny temple dedicated to modern Tokyo-style sushi, diners are treated to 17 courses of pristine sashimi and nigiri. The evening begins with cocktails on the terrace before sidling up at a counter for a thoughtful progression that might include a duo of sea urchins sourced from Hokkaido and Santa Barbara, aged tuna served a plethora of ways, and a gorgeous sardine roll plumped with micro greens. — Cathy Chaplin, senior editor" - Eater Staff
