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American • Brew Pubs • British • California Cuisine • Chinese • Clubs/Supper Clubs • Continental • Dessert •
Eclectic • French • Indian • International • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Latin/Cuban • Mediterranean •
Mexican/Southwestern • Moroccan • Pan-Asian • Polynesian • Seafood • Spanish • Steak • Thai • Vietnamese
 Benihana Beef, chicken and seafood prepared at the table; fun! Lunch Mon.–Fri.; dinner daily. (All major cards) 38 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 323.655.7311. 1447 4th St., Santa Monica 310.260.1423. Encino,818.788.7121 and Torrance, 310.316.7777 $$ Map I12, L8, G9, M14 www.benihana.com
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Sushi Hiroba Korea-based revolving sushi house opens first U.S. outpost. Lunch Mon.–Fri., Dinner Mon.–Sat. (AE, MC, V) 776 N. Vine St., Hollywood, 323.962.7273 $$ Map H14
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| Blowfish Sushi to Die For Slick spot from Julian Lennon; fine sushi and seafood. Anime screens. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 9229 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.887.3848 $$ Map M14 Geisha House Hot spot from Dolce team attracts the hipsters. Multiple levels, multiple fireplaces, 50-foot sake bar. Dinner Mon.–Sat. (MC, V) 6633 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.460.6300 $$$ Map H13 Katana Robata-style cuisine: open-flame grilling, meat, vegetables, seafood on skewers. Stylish rooms, patio. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 8439 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.8585 $$$ Map H12 Katsuya New. Acclaimed designer Philippe Starck joins with sushi master Katsuya Uechi for a provocative take on Japanese aesthetics and cuisine. Katsuya’s third L.A. location is like a huge bento box—with sushi and robata bars, a liquor bar and a lounge—all under the gaze of huge geisha eyes and lips, all tailor-made for Westside scenesters. 11777 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.207.8744 $$$ Map K9 |
Matsuhisa Sushi bar is one of L.A.’s culinary treasures. Intricate specialties dazzle the eye and the palate. Moves up the street early next year, after Versailles restaurant closes. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (AE, MC, V) 129 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.659.9639 $$$$ Map I12 |
Thousand Cranes Overlooks Japanese garden. Sushi and tempura bars suggest fine Tokyo restaurant. Breakfast, dinner daily; lunch weekdays; Sun. brunch. (All major cards) New Otani Hotel, 120 S. Los Angeles St., downtown, 213.253.9255 $$$ Urasawa New chef changes Ginza-Sushiko name, lowers the cost—to $250 minimum per person. Dinner Mon.–Sat. (All major cards) 218 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.247.8939 $$$$ Map I11 |
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American • Brew Pubs • British • California Cuisine • Chinese • Clubs/Supper Clubs • Continental • Dessert • Eclectic • French • Indian • International • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Latin/Cuban • Mediterranean • Mexican/Southwestern • Moroccan • Pan-Asian • Polynesian • Seafood • Spanish • Steak • Thai • Vietnamese
Garden Grille Seafood, vegetables and beef (including Kobe) in lovely dining room. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) New Otani Hotel, 120 S. Los Angeles St., downtown, 213.253.9263 $$ Map H17
Kado Restaurant upstairs at Farmers Market offers rotating sushi. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.933.0055 Map I13 
Kabuki Casual, Popular spots. Fire Cracker is spicy tuna with egg roll chips. Sushi specialty rolls. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) 1545 N. Vine St., Hollywood, 323.464.6003. 88 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.568.9310. 201 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, 818.843.799 $ Map W21, Q19, northeast of T23 
Sai Sai “Chef’s Suggestion” menus blend Japanese and Latin American flavors at Millennium Biltmore. Lunch weekdays; dinner Mon.–Sat. (All major cards) 501 S. Olive St., downtown, 213.624.1100 $$ Map I16
Yamashiro Replica of Kyoto mountain palace; city views; central garden dining room with koi; Cal-Asian cuisine. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 1999 N. Sycamore Ave., Hollywood, 323.466.5125 $$$