Vegan
Japanese
Beer/Wine
High-end fully plant-based Japanese Omakase sushi bar opened Jan 2023. Confirmed open December 2023. Inconspicuous with no signage so it's easy to miss. Open Tue-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm. Closed Mon.
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2535 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, California, USA, 90064
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Last update on 26 Jan 2024 by eric
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28 Reviews
First Review by nobuddyknows
villain
Points +8542
15 course omakase - Edit
The service was really good and the 15 course omakase is offered for a great price. Do the math, $95 for 15 plates of high quality food = amazing. I loved the crispy avocado rice dish, the coconut cream Japanese risotto, crab hand roll, and the miso brownie. The watermelon nigiri and other nigiris were my least favorite out of everything, but all of the food was enjoyable. This is an easy 5 stars and the best food I've had in LA.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-09
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ladygluck
Points +268
Beat Food I've Ever Eaten and It's Not Close - Edit
Title says all. It's the best food I've ever had in my life.
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DeborahBrooks
Points +42
Phenom Vegan Sushi - Edit
Exec chef and owner Pearl Steffie is creating phenomenal plant based sushi and more at Kusaki. Tucked away in a strip mall shared with a 7-11, Kusaki is a stunning Zen oasis in busy West LA. Started with the fried green beans which are charred, garlicky and addictive. Of the four nigiri that we tried, the tuna and salmon were the standouts. Followed by the yellowtail. The spicy tuna maki is an exact replica of the fish version. And the seasonal crispy crab roll tastes like crab! How do they do it?! "Dessert" was the "wagyu" yakitori skewers. Unreal!!!! Great Japanese beer selection as well as sake. Service is extra special. We will be back a lot to enjoy this amazing place.
Read morePros: Food, Vibe, Service
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pharzad
Points +20
Great food and friendly staff - Edit
We celebrated our anniversary there and the food was amazing
Read morePros: Food
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1AP1
Points +835
Must visit - Edit
Stand outs: sashimi and fried shiso leaf as well as maitake wontons
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ScottCline
Points +3232
Outstanding - Edit
Excellent sushi- delicious and flavorful. I really enjoyed the dragon roll and the spicy tuna avocado crispy roll!
Read morePros: Vegan options, Friendly staff
Cons: A bit pricey but worth it!
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nemeryxu
Points +71
Great vegan sushi (and burger too!) - Edit
Though this place is a pricey, the sushi is excellent! Among the best, vegan sushi I’ve had, and certainly better than plant-based sushi at most restaurants. The mushroom burger is also a top choice, very good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-27
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JoniS
Points +129
Best Vegan in LA, IMHO - Edit
They are very accommodating to our gluten intolerant requirement. This was our 4th visit to our favorite all vegan LA restaurant. We favor the omakase (chef’s choice) over ala carte b/c we get a bird’s eye view of the creativity/artistry that goes into making each dish. Expect your dining experience for omakase to be about 2 hours – quality and art takes time. It was Chef Pearl’s night off but this gave a chance to get to know Pablo and “Happy” better. Both were super friendly, knowledgeable and most of all, entertaining! As always, we had a wonderful experience.
Read morePablo – we hope to see your ceviche on the menu the next time we come!
Pros: Artistic, tasty and beautiful food, Chef and staff very friendly and helpful, Beautiful esthetic all the way down to dishware
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PritamBanerjee
Points +2051
Amazing Sushis and Sashimis - Edit
If you have not tried this sushi place yet, then you are missing something. We took a couple of friends as well with us and we all loved it. The place is very well decorated and organized. The servers were very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a lot of food and all of them were delicious. Don't forget to order desserts.
Read morePros: Quality, Quantity, Service
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Five26
Points +146
Tasty - Edit
The "fish" nigiri were ok but the rest of the food was excellent. Green bean and crispy rice apps were great and we had a pair of beautifully made rolls. Attentive and friendly service. Would recommend.
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sagarak
Points +584
Beautiful & tasty! - Edit
The restaurant itself is very nice, perfect for a special occasion! Service is decent overall; I’ve been 3 times and it can be a little slow.
Read moreOmakase is $70 for 5 courses or $90 for 7, we did the 5 courses. I wasn’t too full but it was a good way to taste many things, the menu for table service is a little overwhelming so I recommend omakase for first-timers.
My favorite items have been the smash burger, wonton appetizer, the eggplant nigiri, bell pepper nigiri, & the unagi roll. The dessert is also always so good!
There is a parking lot but it’s shared with 7/11 so be prepared to park on the street nearby.
Pros: Lengthy menu, Flavorful, Classy
vegan.baddie
Hi! Do you have to request the omakase ahead of time? Or can you decide the night of your reso? Thank you!
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Ag7
Points +103
Fantastic food - Edit
Absolutely fantastic food. Loved the miso eggplant Nigiri and dragon roll. My 6yr old asked to order more dragon roll. Portobello fries were a bit oily for my liking : but others on the table enjoyed it. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. Budget $30-50 per person
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AmandaSakiye
Points +3297
Everything is perfect 🥰 - Edit
I am totally amazed how every single dish we ordered was such a fun exploration of flavors, ingredients, colors, - the perfect fusion of vegan Japanese. 🥰 highly recommend!
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JillWelch
Points +52
SO good! Go there NOW! - Edit
Food was incredible! We had crispy avocado rice, portobello fries, squid nigiri, trumpet mushroom nigiri, & king mushroom roll. Everything was 💣!
Read morePros: Variety of menu , Flavor pairings, Great service
Cons: Weird location next to 7/11
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MarissaBell
Points +43
Fav vegan spot in LA! - Edit
I have tried vegan restaurants all around LA and Kusaki has by far been my favorite. If you are in need of plant based sushi then this is the best spot for it! Their crispy rice and nigiri are my favorites. The Philly roll was AMAZING! Friendly staff and they really care about the quality of food.
Read morePros: Refreshing flavors, Amazing service, Changing the vegan sushi game
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vagovegano
Points +5407
10/10… - Edit
I had a wonderful omakase dining experience here. Everything from the food, presentation, ambience and service were excellent. If you’re vegan and you miss sushi, then go check this place out. I don’t believe you’ll be disappointed.
Read morePros: Excellent food and presentation , Service was astounding
Cons: Price is a little over average but worth it
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clamchow
Points +1268
Disappointed - Edit
I got the five course omakase. Overall the food was okay; the novelty was cool but out of the five courses there was only one I sort of liked.
Read moreThe mushroom nigiri tasted like it had gone bad, the rice was too acidic, and overall it felt like everything was “pretty but not tasty” food.
The server also asked me to pay and tip while I was still finishing my dessert. It might be an okay first-time experience but I wouldn’t come again.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-07
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jkseoulcraic
Points +648
Fantastic & Delicious! 🤤 - Edit
Everything was utter perfection. Took husband here for Father’s Day. We did the Omakase Bar - we sat at the bar for a 7 course meal prepared by the chefs in front of us, all chef’s choice. Everything was amazing, delicious, and tasty. We were served appetizers, sushi, rolls, and dessert. Staff was friendly. Definitely want to come back.
Read morePros: All plant based, Everything was so good
Cons: Pricey, No signage outside-we almost missed it
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plsizzle
Points +127
Best Vegan Sushi Hands Down! - Edit
It was my birthday and we had the chef's choice experience. We got to watch the sushi be prepared in front of us. Chef Pearl and the rest of the staff were incredibly friendly and it showed! The food was amazing!!
Read moreTry this place for your next night out!
Pros: Amazing textures , Succulent flavors, Great atmosphere
Cons: Alcohol options were limited
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RocketGomez
Points +355
Astounding! - Edit
Found out about this place from my foodie omnivore friend. Ate here last night with a party of nine, mostly omnivores. Everybody agreed the food was amazing, creative, and totally out of this world, including the senior citizen who never realized the food was vegan. Our favorite dishes were the sesame tofu and the mushroom burgers. Our server, Zach, was warm, efficient, and really great. If you can, visit this restaurant immediately because it will be massively popular once word gets out.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-02
Pros: Unbelievably tasty food, Extremely creative food, Great service.
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penguinlogic
Points +120
Get the tuna - Edit
Enjoyed the tuna the most. Got mostly sushi and sashimi. Non-vegan friends liked it
Read morePros: Tuna , Close to the real thing
Cons: Small portions
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JoshSirchio
Points +18
Spectacularly good - Edit
I brought my girlfriend for omakase on Valentine’s Day, and we went back again this weekend. The vegan sushi is crafted w remarkable precision. My non-vegan girlfriend forgot it wasn’t real fish. Such a special place. Deserving of every success.
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RickFishbein
Points +104
Unique Tasty Food-Great ambience - Edit
With a cool design and very welcoming staff this amazing place is a great spot for a date night or celebration.
Read morePros: Fine dining experience , Creative Menu
Cons: Parking may be difficult
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Aleks78
Points +65
Delicious! - Edit
Great food, atmosphere and service! Everything we ordered tasted amazing! Its a bit on a pricier side, but it’s worth it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-12
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Notstevie
Points +1567
The best sushi restaurant in LA !? - Edit
I think so! I’ve been to Shojin and Ma-Kin and Kusaki definitely takes the cake for best sushi restaurant! I love all the veggie sushi and the mock meat sushi they have. It’s pretty pricey, but the quality definitely makes up for that. :)
Read moreAlso, apparently the two head chefs used to work at Nobu and at a Michelin Star restaurant — It definitely shows with the fancy ambience and the quality of food!
Would def come back for a special occasion! So glad that this is here.
Pros: All vegan , Plants a tree every time you go
Cons: Really, *really* expensive
JulienneSlice
Wow, Michelin star experience chefs. I need to try this vegan sushi, Looks amazing!
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airecl
Points +70
my new fave date place! - Edit
i went here for my birthday with my partner and i loved it!
Read morevery dimly lit and cute dark interior which is perfect for a date night or moody celebration. it's a rarity that vegan restaurants are actually cute unfortunately but this one is very on point. like you wanna gram everything.
the wait staff was super nice, attentive, and knowledgeable.
the food was incredible. i love seeing so much creativity with vegan food. we ordered:
-avocado crispy rice: absolutely delicious, the zest of lemon intermingling was pleasantly unexpected. usually crispy rices that i've had are pretty bland.
-sailfish crudo sashimi: flavor was on point, my non vegan partner remarked that real sashimi melts on your tongue more but this is great as a cleverly made eco-conscious alternative
-salmon shiso sashimi: the sauces were delicious though this one wasn't our fave
-miso eggplant sushi: yum!
-the king sushi roll: this was my fave and you get 8 rolls
-the rainbow sushi roll: my partner's fave!
i also love their ceramics. all in all, my new fave upscale spot! i hope their bathroom is cute too-- i didn't get a chance to check it out.
limited parking out front & right next to 7/11.
there is an area that is surrounded by windows to sit or you can sit inside of that or call to reserve omakase a the bar. def want to try omakase!
Pros: all vegan!, gorgeous, moody interior, delicious sushi
Cons: limited parking out front
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MichaelHurwitz
Points +18
Absolutely incredible! - Edit
Everything was fantastic. The owner, Jade, was generous with his time to explain the sushi making process and the wait staff were very knowledgeable.
Read morePros: Amazing sushi, Great staff, Minimal and modern
Cons: A bit pricey but worth it
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