Umeda

The Hollywood Dinner Guide

"If you’re looking for fancy Japanese/sushi in Hollywood (that doesn’t rhyme with Fatsuya), your move is Umeda. The new spot on Melrose was recently opened by a former Nobu chef and is just flat-out impressive. The space feels like you’re eating in a feng shui-ed wine cellar, complete with a river flowing underneath the entrance and an exposed-beam ceiling you’ll probably stare at for an hour. The menu is full of dishes made famous by Nobu, but you’ll want to focus on the daily specials instead. This will not be a cheap dinner, but it definitely will be worth it." - jess basser sanders, brant cox