Sushi Zo Downtown Los Angeles 334 Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

"Sushi Zo is an amazing establishment and well worth the money. They serve a 20+ course omakase that they design everyday based on the market supply, thus I have pictures of the food but you may be served different pieces. You may think, “oh it’s so many courses because they just give you a tiny little piece,” but over the whole meal, it’s definitely enough food to leave you satisfied. At Sushi Zo, they explicitly offer two selling points to differentiate themselves from the crowd. First, they focus on having every piece seasoned, garnished, or dressed. Personally I am favor letting the meat’s pure taste shine, but of course I will try their expertise, and of course their dishes are still delicious. The fish are very fresh and high quality; these are the expensive cuts of the expensive fish. Over the course of the meal, the chefs or waiters explain the dishes to you: the fish, where it was sourced, how it was prepared, and how it will taste. This guides you through the experience and allows you to properly lean into the flavors. While all the food did taste wonderful, there were a few dishes where the seasoning drowned out the flavor of the fish, specifically the oysters that were accompanied with a yamaimo, ponzu dressing. The second talking point about Sushi Zo was explained to me by their chefs that they aim to challenge the typical omakase experience. They described a quiet, restrained environment, where the reserved sushi chef silently serves you each piece with a just a “douzo” as accompaniment. The team at Sushi Zo wants to break this norm and provide an environment where you can feel welcomed and enjoy the whole experience, not just the food. You drink with the staff and can engage with them. Not only did we have a fun time with chatty banter, they also answered the many questions I had on fish, cooking, knives, and so on. The best meal is shared with others. If you want to eat at Sushi Zo, reserve online at least a week in advance and choose the counter for the best experience. Have your wallets ready as it is a $300 dinner per person and you are encouraged to pair it with sake starting at $80 a bottle."

"Hands down the Absolute BEST Sushi I have ever experienced! What an experience. Chef Eric was beyond amazing. All the team members were very friendly and accommodating. First class service all the way around."

"Chef Eric was SO awesome. We sat at the bar and had an amazing omakase experience! Every single dish was so delicious and beautiful from beginning to end. Took about 3 hours. Was so full, So worth it. Definitely will be going back. Thank you Chef Eric!"

"Amazing place to grab a romantic dinner or be transported to Japan. The ambiance is very spacious but reminiscent of a very clean and modern feel. The sushi bar with very professional and chefs that communicate what every dish is is a good choice. They also have a few tables that offer some more privacy and easier to talk when in groups. Wasn't super crowded when I went on a weekday right when they opened and we were able to be seated without reservations but that may have been a fluke as the sign outside says reservations only. The food is truly the best part and really an extension of art and the chefs are very proud. All the fish is extremely fresh and the flavor profiles are absolutely amazing. Some of the highlights for me are the sea urchin uni as well as multiple others. The 25 courses leaves you absolutely stuffed and the service is laser fast and professional. Honestly very impressed with this place and is worth a visit by everyone."