🍣 LA Michelin One-Star 🌟 Shin Sushi — Great Value Pick 👍

Shin Sushi 📍 16573 Ventura Blvd, Encino Reservations required — slots for the next month are posted on the 1st of each month on Facebook. Two seatings: 5:30 PM (6 people) and 7:30 PM (8 people). Usually not too hard to book except around holidays. Sushi chef Azumi is from Japan — his father ran a sushi shop, and the “Shin” sushi brand was passed down from him. His older brother runs a cheeseburger business in Tokyo, and his second brother owns Kogane in Alhambra (also well-regarded) — a true sushi family tradition 🎌. Azumi is super talkative — the whole meal feels relaxed and engaging. He introduces each piece of sushi in detail and loves interacting with guests. He’s committed to traditional sushi style and aims to keep prices reasonable while maintaining quality. His specialty is marinating techniques.😊😍 ✅ Great value for LA ✅ Relaxed, fun vibe ✅ No disappointing dishes ✅ Relatively easy to book ❌ No assistant chef — pace can be slow. ❌ More marinated and seared sushi than pure raw options. ❌ Light eaters may leave wanting more if you have a big appetite. #LosAngeles #LALife #EatPlayLA #MichelinOneStar #GreatValue #MichelinRestaurantVisit