LA | Makomae | Fresh Sushi for a Post-Work Bite 🍣🌙

After a long day, this neighborhood spot is my go-to for fresh, satisfying sushi. Thanks to high turnover, the fish here is consistently top-notch—so much so that many top omakase chefs in LA know and respect Makomae. 🎌✨ I recently learned it’s even considered a training ground for sushi talent! The knife skills are impressive: cuts are generous, thick, and beautifully presented. 🔪❤️ While I usually order à la carte, they offer an omakase-style experience starting around $70 for 10 pieces—and the chef keeps serving until you say stop! A friend once had 22 pieces for under $100… talk about incredible value. 💸👏 Don’t miss the chawanmushi—it’s possibly the silkiest I’ve ever had. Cozy, authentic, and always buzzing—part of me hesitates to share this gem since it’s already popular. 😅 But good food deserves to be celebrated! 🎉 #SushiLover #LifeAbroad #LAEats #HiddenGems #Omakase #JapaneseFood #FreshFish #NeighborhoodFavorite #Foodie #ValueEats