Finally Tried the Legendary Sushi Master in LA, USA! 🍣

Matsuhisa – located near Beverly Hills. My friend kept raving on the way there, saying it was the best omakase she’d ever had, so we booked a table even before our flight! Walking in, it felt like a well-established Japanese restaurant with a slightly vintage charm. We were led to a private room where four others were already seated – we were the last to arrive, but that didn’t stop us from starting with a bottle of Nobu 40 sake 🍶. Smooth, slightly sweet, and super refreshing – a perfect welcome! The meal began with: 🥬 A veggie handroll with miso – light and appetizing. 🌮 Taco made from seaweed + squid ink, topped with guacamole and caviar – an absolute standout! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So flavorful and unique. Then came a quads platter of fish flown in from Japan: ➡️ Hamachi + yuzu + olive oil with salmon roe underneath – the roe was surprisingly fresh and not salty at all, paired with a clear broth. Another ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! ⬅️ Snapper + ponzu + jalapeño (sorry, I was too excited to catch the chef’s full explanation 😅). Topped with Japanese conch – my first bite was a true “WOW” moment. Next, a series of nigiri sushi – so good I forgot the names, but each piece was exquisite. 🦐 One was sweet shrimp – fresh, sweet, and incredibly clean-tasting, totally different from what I’ve had in Houston. 🌊 Hokkaido uni sushi – as delicious as the kind I get in Houston, no surprise there. 🍤 Fried shrimp head – crispy like chips, a fun bite! Side note: Their ginger is hand-cut and house-pickled – really nice touch! A trio of sashimi, featuring chutoro in the middle with a chili-based sauce and green sauce – spicy but not overpowering. 🥩 Then, Japanese Wagyu beef with miso sauce, followed by Kobe beef – both incredibly rich. The Wagyu felt like eating butter, and I couldn’t finish the Kobe (such a shame to waste such premium meat!). To refresh the palate: Japanese cold noodles made from beets – light, refreshing, and perfect after all that richness. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ And finally, Japanese shaved ice – we chose espresso flavor to cut through the beefy richness. The chef said matcha red bean is the most popular – next time! #SushiLovers #OmakaseExperience #JapaneseCuisine #Matsuhisa #FoodieHeaven #LAEats