Masamitsu

Tucked away in the ritzy suburb of San Marino, second-generation sushi chef Hajime Koshu is serving one of the best high-end sushi experiences in all of Los Angeles, all at such a reasonable price we’d consider it a steal. The under-the-radar joint caters to locals with an à la carte menu that includes grilled yellowtail collar to Kobe beef shabu-shabu, but the real move is the fifteen-piece omakase ($115). Koshu’s expertly prepared seafood rivals the craftmanship of other L.A. edomae masters like Sushi Inaba’s Yasuhiro Hirano and Sushi Takeda’s Hideyuki Takeda, with none of the usual competition over Tock reservations. If you’re looking for kaiseki-style appetizers, Masamitsu also offers a $150 omakase that includes a few seasonal cooked dishes to start. Either way, trust the chef; you’ll be handsomely rewarded.