Best Sushi Restaurants in Brentwood
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sushi Sasabune
Trust Me omakase where the chef controls everything including soy sauce application
Notable Picks
8.2
The LA omakase that popularized warm-rice sushi in the 1990s—no soy sauce on the table, each piece brushed by the chef before it reaches you. Now 27 years running under a protégé of founder Nobi Kusuhara, the counter-only format and $200+ price point delivers fish like amaebi and both eel varieties. Trust-Me style means surrendering control; that's the entire point.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blue Crab Hand Roll, Albacore Sashimi with Ponzu, Bluefin Tuna Toro
What Makes it Special: Trust Me omakase where the chef controls everything including soy sauce application
8
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Birthday & Celebration Central
Chef Katsuya Uechi's high-technique Japanese cooking—anchored by the crispy rice with spicy tuna he essentially popularized across LA—lands in a Philippe Starck-designed room that doubles as Brentwood's go-to celebration venue. The shareable format and scene-driven energy make it strongest for groups and occasions rather than quiet two-tops. Expect premium pricing across the board, particularly on wagyu and handroll items.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, A4 Wagyu Fried Rice, Brussels Sprouts
What Makes it Special: Chef Katsuya Uechi's signature Japanese dishes in a Philippe Starck-designed space where Brentwood's social scene converges
Worthy Picks
Nozawa's omakase format strips away decision fatigue—warm rice, pristine fish, set progressions that move at the kitchen's pace. The room runs loud and the seating is functional, but sushi purists show up for the sourcing and technique, not the ambiance. Works well for solo meals or business lunches where the food does the talking.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Trust Me, Albacore Sashimi with Ponzu, Scallop Hand Roll
What Makes it Special: Nozawa's omakase format delivers pristine, warm-rice sushi through set progressions rather than à la carte ordering
#4
Kiitsu
7.8
A Brentwood sushi counter built around a $45 omakase from a chef whose training runs through three-Michelin-star kitchens—precise nigiri and smoked miso black cod at a price point that undercuts most comparable counters in the Westside. Still early in building its reputation with a small but enthusiastic following, it works best for sushi-focused dinners where technique matters more than scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Miso Black Cod, A5 Wagyu Strip Loin, Omakase
What Makes it Special: Brentwood sushi counter where a chef with three-Michelin-star training serves a $45 omakase alongside precise nigiri and smoked miso black cod
7.6
A takeout-first Brentwood shop known for neatly packed sushi boxes that echo the clean, Nozawa-style Westside palate. Quality is strong for grab-and-go, with good rice texture and fresh, simply seasoned fish. Seating is minimal, so it shines most as a reliable neighborhood pick-up option.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blue Box sushi set, Salmon avocado hand roll, Spicy scallop roll
What Makes it Special: High-quality sushi boxes built for takeout precision.
7.6
A 30-year Brentwood fixture serving soba-forward Japanese cooking alongside competent sushi on the third floor of Brentwood Gardens—the black cod in sweet sake soy and the crispy spicy tuna draw regulars back, though the broader sushi menu reads as solid rather than standout. The dog-friendly patio is the move for conversation, because the indoor dining room runs loud even at half-capacity, and the $3 validated valet is worth it given the tricky building layout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soba, Tempura, Miso Soup
What Makes it Special: Longstanding Brentwood Japanese spot with a soba-focused menu and an outdoor patio that welcomes dogs