对于许多美食家来说 洛杉矶, sushi is as essential an eating experience as taco trucks and In-N-Out. 幸运的是, those seeking expertly cut raw fish need look no further than Sushi Row, 圣费尔南多谷的一系列餐馆, an area in 洛杉矶 that is home to some of the biggest movie studios in the world. Boasting the highest concentration of sushi restaurants in the 美国 (and anywhere in the world outside of 日本), 这条 文图拉大道 这里有100多家餐馆. The highest concentration occupies a one-mile stretch between Laurel Canyon and Coldwater Canyon in 工作室的城市.
寿司行简史
在70年代末和80年代, the San Fernando Valley’s proximity to CBS Studio Center, 华特迪士尼工作室, 环球影城, and Warner Brothers endowed the row’s then-few restaurants with a guest list of entertainment power players. The unmistakably 日本 cuisine fused with a California sensibility was a huge hit, 尤其是好莱坞的精英们. Of the six master sushi chefs in America at the time, four were located in 洛杉矶，其中三家占据了寿司街.
更多餐厅开业, and with the sushi craze in full swing by the late 1980s, 文图拉大道 quickly became a cultural and culinary hub where 日本 chefs could showcase their skills. This small stretch in 工作室的城市 would go on to produce master sushi chefs such as Katsuya Uechi, 寿司帝国胜屋集团的创始人., 以及野泽和则, KazuNori的老板, Nozawa酒吧, 和Sugarfish, 该公司目前在美国有15家分店.S.
在寿司街哪里吃饭
今天, Sushi Row remains an epicenter for 洛杉矶’ itamae (sushi chefs), offering everything from fast-casual shops to high-end sushi bars. Start with this list of seven great 洛杉矶 sushi restaurants as you prepare to explore the famed 文图拉大道 stretch.
Shin寿司,恩
不要让外表欺骗了你. 在这个不起眼的恩西诺购物中心里, sushi connoisseurs will discover some of the most creative omakase (directly translated, meaning “I leave it up to you” or chef’s choice) 洛杉矶 has to offer. 由主厨兼老板安住武敏掌舵, this Michelin-starred restaurant specializes in unusual nigiri not commonly found in most sushi joints, 比如樱桃鳟鱼和重国牡蛎. With few seats and high demand, a reservation is an absolute must. Diners are known to flock to the eight-seat bar to watch Take-san—as he’s referred to by patrons—prepare their meal, 一边走一边提供见解.
Asanebo影视城
Asanebo is a go-to spot for the sophisticated sushi enthusiast. 招牌菜包括活甜虾寿司, 燃烧的茜草海螺, 还有加uni的chawanmushi, 或者海胆, 泡在热的或冷的蛋奶冻里. 除了令人印象深刻的三种菜单, Asanebo also offers a substantial lineup of familiar favorites for the less adventurous eater. Weekends are especially busy, so be sure to secure a reservation beforehand.
Katsu-ya影视城
去始作俑者那里吃饭. Opened in 1997, Katsu-ya is still going strong at its original home on 文图拉大道. 必尝的菜肴包括味噌腌黑鳕鱼, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño and crispy rice topped with spicy tuna. 为西方调色板带来了现代化的寿司, master chef Katsuya Uechi’s sushi empire now includes a total of 25 restaurants worldwide.
兄弟寿司伍德兰希尔斯
In 2018, former Asanebo chef Mark Okuda purchased 兄弟寿司 and transformed the once-unremarkable restaurant into something special. 虽然名字保留了下来, Okuda’s masterful inventiveness transformed the restaurant into a thriving, 创造性的餐馆. Order à la cart for a colorful mix of seasonal dishes and artfully-crafted sushi. 菜单也有相当大的清酒和甜点菜单, with dishes such as 日本 yuzu cheesecake and purple sweet potato Mont Blanc.
Teru寿司影视城
Established in 1979 and located just steps from the CBS Studio Center, Teru寿司 introduced many L.A. 吃寿司的食客. 40多年后, Teru remains a mainstay for those seeking a large selection of inventive rolls in a chic, 轻松设置. Popular rolls sport catchy names like the “Sexy Roll” and “Fresh n’ Easy.” Sashimi here is defined by unique flavor combinations like scallop with kiwi, 大比目鱼火腿配青柠, 还有金橘海鲷肉. Score a seat outside for views of the 日本 garden and koi pond.
寿司注意谢尔曼奥克斯
没有多少寿司店可以自夸 葡萄酒的观众 连续四年获奖. 寿司笔记, 然而, 葡萄酒与每一道omakase菜肴都是完美的搭配, resulting in an unexpected and unforgettable dining experience. Additionally, every single piece of sashimi and nigiri is cut to order. Chef Kiminobu Saito’s delicate hand and clean flavors earned the restaurant a Michelin nod in 2021.
寿司Iki, Tarzana
While there may not be any California rolls to be found on this menu, diners can satisfy their cravings with elevated ingredients like caviar and foie gras instead. Chef Eddie Okamoto has a knack for balancing decadent ingredients with clean flavors, resulting in delectable bites like halibut with truffle and sweet king crab legs.
