Best Trendy Sushi Restaurants in Studio City
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sushi Bar Tetsuya
Third-generation chef innovating traditional sushi with contemporary precision
Notable Picks
8.8
Third-generation sushi chef Tetsuya Tanabe balances innovation with tradition through signature rolls that marry modern technique with family legacy. The contemporary space features both counter and table seating, where modern innovations meet timeless sushi craft in carefully composed specialty rolls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Halibut Roll, Seared Specialty Rolls, Albacore Belly Nigiri
What Makes it Special: Third-generation chef innovating traditional sushi with contemporary precision
#2
Sushi Tomoki
8.7
Chef Tomoki Hombe's 2023 opening quickly became a celebrity favorite, delivering Valley-style omakase with expertly seasoned nigiri and familiar specialty rolls. The intimate blonde-wood space tucked beside jazz club The Baked Potato offers exceptional bang-for-buck with entry omakase starting at $80.
Must-Try Dishes:
Albacore Fried Onion Roll, Seared Salmon Roll with Truffle, Nodoguro
What Makes it Special: Former Sushi Enya chef delivering celebrity-favorite rolls with exceptional value
8.6
Chef Nozawa's Trust Me-style sushi focusing on pristine fish quality over elaborate rolls, with simplified omakase menus emphasizing ingredient purity. The modern space delivers consistently excellent nigiri and straightforward hand rolls without the flashy presentations typical of American sushi.
Must-Try Dishes:
Trust Me Menu, Albacore Sushi, Blue Crab Hand Roll
What Makes it Special: Nozawa's philosophy of pristine fish and warm rice without American-style excess
8.6
Michelin-recognized Japanese-Peruvian fusion from Chef Shige Fujimoto creating irreverent dishes in a hip space with distinctive dining areas. The innovative menu balances ceviche and sashimi-quality seafood with playful creations like udon carbonara with smoked pork belly and sticky-sweet oxtail bao.
Must-Try Dishes:
Udon Carbonara, Oxtail Bao, Halibut Ponzu
What Makes it Special: Michelin Guide recognition for Japanese-Peruvian fusion from Michelin-star chef
8.4
Modern Japanese spot with Chef Shige's 40+ years of expertise translating into creative specialty rolls and pristine nigiri. The sleek wood-accented space balances casual accessibility with special-occasion quality, drawing crowds for signature rolls like the Citrus Roll and fresh truffle preparations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Citrus Roll, Truffle Halibut Sashimi, Dream Roll
What Makes it Special: Chef Shige's scratch sauces and truffle-enhanced signature rolls
Worthy Picks
7.9
A focused hand roll bar from the Nozawa group that builds each piece around warm rice and premium nori, keeping the menu tight and the execution precise. The counter format rewards solo diners and quick visits, though per-roll pricing adds up fast if you're eating to full—expect $35-50 a head for a satisfying session. Part of the lineage that reshaped how LA thinks about casual sushi, and the Studio City outpost holds the standard.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yellowtail Hand Roll, Scallop Hand Roll, Lobster Hand Roll
What Makes it Special: First hand roll-only bar with immediate counter service and pristine Nozawa-style fish