Gourmet Japanese

[adevejian]

Looking for an excellent gourmet Japanese joint aside from Nobu / Matsuhisa but not too expensive (like Urasawa) because a friend is treating us. I haven't been to any of the following places but maybe Orris, Wakasan, Maison Akira?

Thanks for any help.

[WHills]

Sushi Iki in Tarzana if you are close to the valley.

[silverlakebodhisattva]

I guess my question is whether you want more "gourmet" (i.e., fusion, innovative, atmospheric, hipitude) or more "Japanese". If the latter, I'm thinking Izayoi, Tama, Kappo Ishita

[adevejian]

I'm looking for an elegant atmosphere, with excellent food. Whether the food is authentic or not isn't really my concern for this particular night. Though, generally, I've found that traditional places excite me more than fusion-type places.

[Emme]

Takami the new rooftop sushi downtown.

Also, I'm not sure if Thousand Cranes is what you're looking for.

SHU in the Beverly Glen Centre is good--never had a bad meal, altho it is pricey.

I don't think Chaya or Chaya Venice would be "gourmet Japanese," but I enjoy them both.

[wilafur]

kagaya

[adevejian]

We've had Kagaya and it was great, though we'd like something other than shabu-shabu.

[wilafur]

how about omakase at sushi zo?

[adevejian]

Have had Zo as well. For some reason I'm more a Nozawa guy.. but after reading the countless suggestions for the omakase at Zo (we ordered from the list) I'm willing to give it another shot.

[jkao1817]

Personally I like Mako over the others.

[adevejian]

Thanks. Any specific entrees you prefer?

[jkao1817]

Have him do his omakase.

But get the Lamb Chops, fried oysters, and whole fried fish.

http://www.makorestaurant.com/index_f...