Hiko Sushi — Restaurant in Los Angeles

To give fair warning to anyone going in the first time: It's required to order a minimum of 4 items per person at a table and 5 per person if sitting at the bar. Sitting at the bar also means that the chef decides what you eat.

With that caveat out of the way the sushi was absolutely the best I've ever had. Many of the dishes had sauces put into them while being made and were recommended to be eaten without anything added to them. I followed that advice and didn't regret it for a moment.

The fish melted in the mouth and, even as a person who enjoys spicy foods but doesn't handle them well, the spicy sauce put into each item was superbly done and never caused me any problems. Each individual part was designed to perfectly compliment the main ingredient.

I do have to specifically mention that the eel was stunningly delectable and now heads my "best sushi item ever" list.

The staff was incredibly nice and unfailingly polite even though I came in a bare 30 minutes before they closed. The restaurant was small but delightfully proportioned to allow close seating without feeling crowded. The place seemed quite clean and well kept, the music selection was nice and provided excellent background to the idle talk, and the location makes it into a hidden gem nestled between other businesses.

I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to delight their palate and appreciate a small and quiet meal. I personally intend to make a more regular habit...

First of all make sure you are truly ready for this visit. Prepare by leaving your phone in your car for sure! Do not be fooled, chef is old school and does not tolerate disruptions from beyond his establishment. I wouldn't either if I was creating excellence and making dreams come true. His chefs choice selection is ordered from the sushi bar and can be ordered from the few tables available. But if you choose the bar a "thank you chef" or " I am full chef" is all to be said. He doesn't need the engagement while creating perfection. Chef Murata brings the craftsmanship of a true master to the quality of LA's freshest fish in a humble establishment maintained by his closest family. Please be respectful, bring an appetite, and remember LEAVE THE PHONE IN YOUR CAR! At the table you can order from the menu if you have specific taste, but he has never served anything less that Wow! Sit back, enjoy, and take it in. By no means a steal, but definitely a bargain compared to your LA, NYC, and Vegas options. The freshness, quality, and skill for a modest price. Don't expect to spend less than $50 unless you are portion controlling. But I don't when I dine there. I eat until "just one more"...

This place is unbelievable. I really don't understand how someone could give this place more than 1 star. First off, they have a lots of rules, rules, and rules ranging from min order, and other rules that I dont really have patience for. What is so stupid is that the place was like a ghost town around 7 pm, and we were the only custmer and still they insist on educating us on their rules???? That is just plain Stupid!!! What is even more Stipid is the rediculus price. They increased the price by 50% and never bother to updaye the online menu price???? Are you kidding me??? Hey the owner, befor you worry about the others, you worry about your own responsibility FIRST. We got out on a...