LA | Masamitsu | This Place Redefines Kohada for Me β Again! ππ£
Came here before with a friend, and when her birthday rolled around, she insisted we return! ππ So here we areβback at Masamitsu for another memorable omakase experience. First things first β to clear things up: I noticed some people asking if the omakase starts at $250 now. I asked the chef directly, and no, the standard omakase is still $150! πΈβ¨ Special requests or premium ingredients might raise the price, but the base offering remains wonderfully accessible. They also have other sushi omakase sets and Γ la carte options β feel free to call or visit for details! πβ€οΈ Just look at the fish β the quality and variety are impressive! Even in a short time between visits, I tried many different cuts. Chef Ken mentioned they source fish from the same suppliers as some top-tier L.A. sushi spots, which really shows in every bite. ππ¨π³ Last time I skipped kohada (gizzard shad) and went straight for shinko (baby kohada). This time, the chef served both side by side since they had just two portions of shinko left β lucky us! π It was a perfect chance to taste the difference. I still find kohada a bit too vinegary for my taste, but the shinko was beautifully balanced and delicious! (Fun fact: Shinko and kohada are the same fish at different growth stages, but the preparation can make them taste worlds apart!) Todayβs favorites: ultra-premium uni (treasure every bite!), scallop, and white salmon β all exquisite! π And can we talk about the service? ππΆ It was only my second visit, but the staff remembered me and even took selfies with us! Since it was a birthday, I brought a cake (they kindly stored it), not expecting anything extraβ¦ but they went full Haidilao mode with the celebration β so heartwarming! π₯³ (A heads-up for my introvert friends β it can get lively! π) If youβre looking for refined yet warm omakase in L.A., Masamitsu should be on your list. Quality, care, and genuine hospitality β what more could you ask for? π #LAOmakase #Masamitsu #SushiLover #JapaneseCuisine #BirthdayDinner #HiddenGemLA #SushiBar #FishQuality #Uni #Shinko #Kohada #ChefKen #LAFoodGuide #FineDiningVibes #IntimateDining #FoodMemory #TreatYourself #LAEats #ElegantAndCozy #OmakaseJourney
