Omakase is the specialty at chef Shunji Nakao’s small but refined eatery with a Californian touch. Based on 169 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
3003 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Website: http://www.shunji-ns.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 5–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
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Reviews
Shirl S
Had an amazing some 3 hour Omakase culinary experience. So satisfying. Sashimi melted like butter in my mouth. Everything was pretty perfect for me. So lucky to be able to finally dine here.
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david wang
We’ve enjoyed both lunch and dinner omakase here. Shunji’s hot kitchen dishes are unique and the highlight for me, with quality sushi to match. Great service, ambience and value.
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Warren
One of the best sushi in town! Shunji San has been around LA for a long time. I love his traditional edomae style sushi with some creativity in the dishes. Definitely worth the visit!
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Don Nguyen
Truffle ice cream. Not really a fan of truffles, neither is my wife, but we loved this dish. Second time here and this time for her birthday. What a treat! We were able to do the winter & now summer menu. It’s funny how Chef Shunji coaxes complexity from what appears simply. Also, some of the best broths/dashi any restaurant I’ve had. Winter had an amazing clam dashi while today’s experience had a brilliant, complex & clean miso with a fumet from the evening’s fish bones then topped with a sharpness of fresh scallion. The omakase experience is really top notch. I will continue to ruminate over this meal. Highly recommend the house sake of you enjoy a light, refreshing sake with Asian pear notes.
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Alan dumpit
I honestly wish I could give a 4.5 but it doesn’t deserve 5 stars. Damn close but not quite. The Michelin is deserving based on the chefs service and precision.
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Mandy Ngo
Sushi is super delicious. The best sushi that I ever had. I discovered this place during the pandemic. Definitely coming back once the pandemic is over to try their omakase.
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Xochitl Gonzalez
Consistently the best sushi I have ever eaten. They also do seasonal dishes that change up the menu with some frequency. Attentive staff.
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Steve Durgin
We have followed Shunji since we moved to LA in the 90s. He is the best. During this pandemic his delicious food is available for pickup. He let us eat ours in the parking lot on our Anniversary!
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Maurice Forget
The entire Omakase experience was excellent. Great service and atmosphere.
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Kara Bang
Speechless!!!
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