Andrew Lim
Sushi Takeda is easily one of the best omakase experiences in downtown Los Angeles. Chef Takeda brings an incredible mix of precision, warmth, and traditional technique that makes every course feel special. The ingredients are unbelievably fresh, the pacing is perfect, and the flavors are clean, refined, and deeply memorable.
We also appreciated how balanced and approachable the menu is, with a nice mix of warm and hot dishes. The experience never feels intimidating and the food is beautifully prepared with absolute care. Chef Hide San is also incredibly friendly, humble and passionate about his craft which makes for a great experience from start to finish.
Located on the third floor of Weller Court in Little Tokyo, Sushi Takeda is a hidden gem that is perfect for an elegant edomae style lunch or dinner. We have no doubt a Michelin Star will soon follow!
… moreWilliam Ko
My fiancee and I came for the omakase course and it was literally So GOOD. Showed up at our reservation time and got seated right at the bar where the chef was making real life magic. I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a small bar for about 8 people, so make sure to check for availability online. We did the $180 omakase menu and it was worth EVERY PENNY. They don’t validate parking, unfortunately but that’s ok.
… moreHo Joe
Authentic Edomae style sushi omakase. All staff are very friendly. The food is amazing!
… moreJonathan Reed
Such a special experience for a first sushi omakase! As of July 2025, lunch omakase was $110 per person and we received a total of 17 nigiri and side dishes. The variety we were given at that price was astounding! Each individual plate ranged from very good to stellar bites! Many favorites throughout the lunch; the seared tuna nigiri and tuna belly, both fried whitefish, rice stuffed squid, fish custard, and especially the uni and fish eggs. Even the prepared rice was lovely every bite! The lunch was paced well and the courses flowed start to finish ending with very satisfied and quite full patrons.
I have only praise for our lunch along with the service and atmosphere. Very welcoming to us, very attentive staff, and we didn’t feel out of place just wearing casual clothes. We went on a Tuesday and while there were others seated at the tables we were the only ones at the bar for our full time there (so very special indeed).
Reservations were made through ExploreTock and you make a per person deposit prior to arrival which is refunded after the meal. In the shopping center, restaurant is located on the 3rd floor above and behind the Kinokuniya bookstore. Look for the single wood door.
… moreIppei Kanehara
Amazing omakase, best one I tried in Los Angeles, Aji was phenomenal, chef was very good at his craft, nice small intimate setting which I loved, highly recommended
… moreDröfn Snorradóttir
Michelin sushi with outstanding quality of the fish sake but most importantly the staff and chefs are incredible beyond amazing
… moreayush kalani
I visited Sushi Takeda for lunch omakase right when it opened and the restaurant was packed in no time. Definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. The unassuming exterior is in sharp contrast with the Japanese inspired interior.
My lunch omakase included-
1. Sesame Tofu with wasabi and dashi sauce
2. Red snapper with yuzu, lemon and cherry blossom leaves – it was a little chewy but had fresh citrusy flavor
3. Dry aged bluefin tuna – this one was really good.
4. Spanish mackerel – alright
5. Trout – quite good
6. Young bluefin tuna – personal favorite, smoky and salty
7. Fried white fish marinated in vinegar (palette cleanser)
8. Chawanmushi with mashed oyster, seaweed
9. Golden eye snapper
10. Chu toro – medium fatty tuna
11. Amberjack
12. Miso soup
13. Jumbo scallop
14. Belt fish
15. Hokkaido uni with dashi marinade
16. Tamago maki
17. Refresher- housemade yuzu soda
Overall, it is a good price for all that you get. They don’t use as much garnish on their nigiri which really puts the focus on the fish. The fish was fresh but some nigiri pieces didn’t quite hit the mark. The service was fast and attentive. Sushi Takeda is a decent option for a reasonably priced lunch omakase if you are in the LA area.
… moreBenji Fleischacker
Wonderful experience. The chef was friendly and entertaining and prepared the most beautiful omakase for us. I keep ingredients- kosher and the chef was easily able to create a menu of only fish with fins and scales for me on advance request. He was careful about cross contamination too.
… moreOdette Delacroix
Surprisingly, this is the BEST sushi bar tasting I have ever had outside of Tokyo. If you like to judge sushi based on the quality of the fish, then add Sushi Takeda to the top of your list. Every course featured extremely high quality seasonal fish. Each piece was the best version of that animal I had ever had, especially the King Mackerel and the unique sardine sushi. You won’t find a random wagyu course or gold leafing here; the flavors are balanced and the natural fats and oils are never overpowered by heavy garnish. Some places in LA charge three times the price and it’s not always a perfect homeroom. Make an omakase reservation at the bar NOW! You won’t regret it!
… moreDan Marmor
Amazing meal and service. Sushi was phenomenal and every bite was better than the last. The beer selection was very interesting, the first beer on the list being the best. Free refills on ginger. A hidden gem on the third floor of a Little Tokyo mall. Very fun. Very cute. Would omakase again.
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