Sasabune Beverly Hills — Restaurant in Beverly Hills

My co-workers treated me to an incredible birthday lunch at Sasabune.

I've never been to the other locations, however, this one is located in a random strip mall. The interior is simple yet modern. There are a number of seats at the bar and tables as well. Be sure to make a reservation.

Omakase starts at $65+ | Yellow tail sashimi, seaweed salad , 10 pcs nigiri, oysters 3 ways, hand roll, miso, dessert |

Omakase Lunch set is $35. | Albacore sashimi salad, 7 pcs nigiri, hand roll, miso, dessert. Definitely a bang for the buck. |

My favorites were the toro, uni, yellowtail, and the blue crab hand roll.The fish was so fresh and probably the best I've had. Each piece was well prepared and some were simple but was so flavorful. I love that they explained each dish and how to eat it.

I really enjoyed the lychee sorbet with fresh pineapple. It was a perfect ending.

Service was...

Probably the worst service received for such an expensive place. The wait staff would just throw the dishes on the table, quickly mutter something about the dish if they even did that and would leave. I had to ask them what the dishes were, that we were receiving and if soy sauce was a yes or no. I wanted them to slow down, explain the dishes, be kind. None of which they did.

I was on a date so I was afraid to admit the service sucked but then my date commented on how terrible the waiter was.

Also during covid, they put all the seated tables together in one section instead of spreading us out and giving tables some privacy. We were surrounded by other tables and then the other side of the room was empty.

Lastly, the sushi was not that great. It didn’t melt in my mouth. Probably won’t be...

You had me at omakase! We both had the regular omakase and from the first bite to the last I was delighted with the freshness of the fish, the simplicity of the flavors and taste of each delicate bite. As each plate was placed on the table the waitress let us know what was being served, then if we should eat one or the other first and also if we should use soy sauce or not. Everything was fabulous but I will say my favorite was the tuna and the butterfish. The blue crab handroll at the end is given on my top of the list and great way to end the meal.

Located in a small plaza with a small parking lot although we were able to find parking pretty easily. Ambiance is...