Best Sushi and Japanese Restaurants in Los Angeles: Octopus and Yamashiro
Whether you're into California rolls and tempura or more exotic cuisines such as white tuna sashimi, all of the listed restaurants offer good service, fair prices, high quality, and convenient parking.
Octopus Japanese Restaurant
112 N Maryland Ave
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 500-8788
227 E Palm Ave
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 556-6622
16733 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 380-0855
Octopus is a chain without the chain taste. There are other locations across Los Angeles and one in Orange County, but the author can personally vouch for the Glendale, Burbank, and Encino locations. Not only is parking easy and crowds fairly reasonable even during prime dining hours, the quality and prices are excellent.
The large menu offers a wide variety of salads, including seaweed salad and salads with sashimi (raw fish) in them. In addition, there are numerous rolls including fried spicy tuna, shrimp tempura with spicy albacore, the Mexican roll with spicy crab, avocado, and jalapeno. The kani (crab) sticks on rice balls is excellent, along with traditional Japanese dishes such as gyoza (fried dumplings), sesame chicken, and chicken teriyaki. Dessert, if there's room left, includes a tasty tempura ice cream. For beverages, the tropical iced tea (non-alcoholic) is highly recommended.
Yamashiro Restaurant
1999 N Sycamore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 466-5125
This beautiful Hollywood spot offers both incredible city views, atmosphere, on-site parking, and delectable food. The seared ahi and seared filet mignon tataki appetizers are well worth the slightly higher price. Rolls include unique recipes and names such as Californication, which is a california roll with spicy tuna, soy-roasted shishito pepper, and topped with eel sauce. Those up for something other than traditional white-rice based sushi and Star Wars fans alike may also be interested in Darth Vader, which has tobiko caviar, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, black rice, and spicy mayonnaise.
A wide variety of tonics, teas, alcohol, traditional sushi and Japanese food, and desserts are also available. The shrimp and vegetable tempura is fluffy and light, and those looking to improve their creativity while eating may want to try the Virtual Buddha tonic, which has peaches and special herbs to aid in creativity and balance.
Published by Stephanie Mojica
I have published over 4,600 articles and am the author of "How One Writer Shifted from Settling for $12 an Hour to Prospering at Over $90 an Hour." I have also been a staff writer for papers like The Virgini... View profile
Trees, Lights and Skating: Fun Holidays in Sunny Los AngelesThere's sunshine, no snow and people at the beach. But in Los Angeles we're still celebrating the holidays. Come buy a tree, spot some lights and do some skating!- Christmas in the City: Los AngelesLos Angeles is certainly no winter wonderland, but who needs snow in this city of lights and festivities? Celebrating the holidays in Los Angeles is certainly a spectacular, unique experience you'd never forget!
Lights, Latkes, Action: Hanukkah in Los AngelesHanukkah! No matter how you spell it (Hanukkah, Hannukah or Chanukah), Los Angeles is the perfect place to celebrate it. Attend the Skirball Center's Hanukkah's annual festival...- Guide to Celebrating the Christmas Holidays in Los AngelesThis article reviews a number of ways to celebrate the Holiday Season in Los Angeles, California.
- Cheap Restaurants in Los AngelesLos Angeles is the cheap ethnic food capital of the world. In this article, the author explores and describes some of the premier cheap Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles.
- A Been-There-Done-That Guide to Visiting Greater Los Angeles
- Gems in a Sea of Taste - Best Mexican Restaurants in Los Angeles
- Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers in Los Angeles, California
- Los Angeles Fashion Week
- Culinary Arts Schools in Greater Los Angeles
- Casinos Near Los Angeles
- Top Attractions in Los Angeles