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The 3 best Japanese spots in Los Angeles

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Published on May 08, 2020
The 3 best Japanese spots in Los AngelesPhoto: Asahi Sushi/Yelp

Craving Japanese food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Los Angeles, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

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1. Sushi Dragon

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First on the list is Sushi Dragon. Located at 8069 Vineland Ave. in Sun Valley, the sushi bar and Japanese spot is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles, boasting 4.5 stars out of 223 reviews on Yelp.

2. Mitsuru Sushi & Grill

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Next up is downtown's Mitsuru Sushi & Grill, situated at 316 E. First St. With four stars out of 184 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar and Japanese spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Asahi Sushi

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Granada Hills' Asahi Sushi, located at 10375 Balboa Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar, Japanese and Asian fusion spot four stars out of 1,451 reviews.


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