Asanebo

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Know Before You Go: Reservations are essential, especially for larger parties and weekend warriors.

Reservations are essential, especially for larger parties and weekend warriors.

"Amazing", "top-tier omakase" featuring the "freshest fish from around the world" plus other "innovative" dishes make this modest Studio City Japanese from "master" chef Tetsuya Nakao LA's No. 1 for Food; sure, it's in a "dumpy strip mall" and you might have to "take out a mortgage to indulge", but acolytes insist "you won't regret it."

Before the masses of L.A. sushi enthusiasts discovered this little mini-mall gem in Studio City, it might have been described as a Matsuhisa for the budget-conscious. While many giant sushi palaces have mushroomed all over the city, Asanebo still offers a warmly intimate experience with top-rate fish at good (but not quite as great) prices. The friendly chefs combine imagination with artistry...

You'd never guess that the arbiter of stellar sushi and sashimi was located in this humble location. The crowd inside reflects the reputation, with music industry meets Hollywood buffs meets the gorgeous people of Studio City. Prepare to splurge on your delicate servings, but no worries, you'll be satisfied.

Servers will explain if you don't already know that ordering is a gradual process; just keep going until you're full, and they'll keep parading out the plates. So what if the room is straight out...

Asanebo takes classy restaurant takes Japanese cuisine to a whole new level with its perfectly balanced flavors, beautifully presented dishes, nicely complementing wines, peaceful ambiance and attentive service. Anything you order from the menu is guaranteed to be absolutely delicious but we recommend the uni, omakase, octopus, salmon and snapper. End the feast with a homemade hot chocolate...