Vegan
Japanese
Beer/Wine
High-end fully plant-based Japanese Omakase sushi bar opened Jan 2023. Inconspicuous with no signage so it's easy to miss. Note Mar 2025: No longer open daily, but still using the space for pop-up events. Check IG or call for info.
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2535 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, California, USA, 90064
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Last update on 14 Apr 2025 by villain
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Added by eric on 13 Jan 2023
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32 Reviews
First Review by nobuddyknows
RonE33
Points +90
Just Go Now! - Edit
Went last Sunday for dinner. I've eaten a fair amount of vegan sushi, including the excellent sushi at Planta in Bethesda, MD near where I live. Kusaki knocks it out of the park with great flavors and textures.
Read moreWe shared the avocado crispy rice, watermelon granita, king mushroom roll, dragon roll, and the chunk steak with Japanese risotto. Everything was cooked right, tasted great, and beautifully presented. My favorite was the avocado crispy rice, because the combination of the avocado and crispy just worked. The chunk steak was remarkable in its texture and taste, with a great miso glaze and the accompanying risotto. Everyone in our party was satiated from the meal.
Pros: flavors and textures spot on, fast prep, convenient location
Cons: parking limited, scattered server, faint printed menu tough to read
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VegDeb10
Points +1162
Omakase for the win - Edit
What can I say? Their 10-course omakase dinner was perfection. The flavors, the textures… just incredible. Pricey but well worth the money. The vegan sushi was so good, must be magic!
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BonnieSpringsteen
Points +612
Incredible - Edit
We had the 10 course Omakase and everything was so delicious. The salmon is out of this world. I have never had vegan fish that tasted like this. The menu has some very unique and outstanding flavors. Expensive, but worth it.
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ginnydingo
Points +107
LOVE KUSAKI - Edit
So so delicious - pricy but worth it as everything is made with care and absolutely divine. The desserts are amazing too.
Read morePros: Avocado crispy rice, Miso Eggplant nigiri , Sesame tofu
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villain
Points +9370
15 course omakase - Edit
The service was really good and the 15 course omakase is offered for a great price. Do the math, $95 for 15 plates of high quality food = amazing. I loved the crispy avocado rice dish, the coconut cream Japanese risotto, crab hand roll, and the miso brownie. The watermelon nigiri and other nigiris were my least favorite out of everything, but all of the food was enjoyable. This is an easy 5 stars and the best food I've had in LA.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-09
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ladygluck
Points +370
Beat Food I've Ever Eaten and It's Not Close - Edit
Title says all. It's the best food I've ever had in my life.
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DeborahBrooks
Points +42
Phenom Vegan Sushi - Edit
Exec chef and owner Pearl Steffie is creating phenomenal plant based sushi and more at Kusaki. Tucked away in a strip mall shared with a 7-11, Kusaki is a stunning Zen oasis in busy West LA. Started with the fried green beans which are charred, garlicky and addictive. Of the four nigiri that we tried, the tuna and salmon were the standouts. Followed by the yellowtail. The spicy tuna maki is an exact replica of the fish version. And the seasonal crispy crab roll tastes like crab! How do they do it?! "Dessert" was the "wagyu" yakitori skewers. Unreal!!!! Great Japanese beer selection as well as sake. Service is extra special. We will be back a lot to enjoy this amazing place.
Read morePros: Food, Vibe, Service
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pharzad
Points +24
Great food and friendly staff - Edit
We celebrated our anniversary there and the food was amazing
Read morePros: Food
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1AP1
Points +1808
Must visit - Edit
Stand outs: sashimi and fried shiso leaf as well as maitake wontons
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ScottCline
Points +3693
Outstanding - Edit
Excellent sushi- delicious and flavorful. I really enjoyed the dragon roll and the spicy tuna avocado crispy roll!
Read morePros: Vegan options, Friendly staff
Cons: A bit pricey but worth it!
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nemeryxu
Points +101
Great vegan sushi (and burger too!) - Edit
Though this place is a pricey, the sushi is excellent! Among the best, vegan sushi I’ve had, and certainly better than plant-based sushi at most restaurants. The mushroom burger is also a top choice, very good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-27
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JoniS
Points +137
Best Vegan in LA, IMHO - Edit
They are very accommodating to our gluten intolerant requirement. This was our 4th visit to our favorite all vegan LA restaurant. We favor the omakase (chef’s choice) over ala carte b/c we get a bird’s eye view of the creativity/artistry that goes into making each dish. Expect your dining experience for omakase to be about 2 hours – quality and art takes time. It was Chef Pearl’s night off but this gave a chance to get to know Pablo and “Happy” better. Both were super friendly, knowledgeable and most of all, entertaining! As always, we had a wonderful experience.
Read morePablo – we hope to see your ceviche on the menu the next time we come!
Pros: Artistic, tasty and beautiful food, Chef and staff very friendly and helpful, Beautiful esthetic all the way down to dishware
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PritamBanerjee
Points +3143
Amazing Sushis and Sashimis - Edit
If you have not tried this sushi place yet, then you are missing something. We took a couple of friends as well with us and we all loved it. The place is very well decorated and organized. The servers were very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a lot of food and all of them were delicious. Don't forget to order desserts.
Read morePros: Quality, Quantity, Service
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Five26
Points +186
Tasty - Edit
The "fish" nigiri were ok but the rest of the food was excellent. Green bean and crispy rice apps were great and we had a pair of beautifully made rolls. Attentive and friendly service. Would recommend.
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sagarak
Points +678
Beautiful & tasty! - Edit
The restaurant itself is very nice, perfect for a special occasion! Service is decent overall; I’ve been 3 times and it can be a little slow.
Read moreOmakase is $70 for 5 courses or $90 for 7, we did the 5 courses. I wasn’t too full but it was a good way to taste many things, the menu for table service is a little overwhelming so I recommend omakase for first-timers.
My favorite items have been the smash burger, wonton appetizer, the eggplant nigiri, bell pepper nigiri, & the unagi roll. The dessert is also always so good!
There is a parking lot but it’s shared with 7/11 so be prepared to park on the street nearby.
Pros: Lengthy menu, Flavorful, Classy
vegan.baddie
Hi! Do you have to request the omakase ahead of time? Or can you decide the night of your reso? Thank you!
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Ag7
Points +103
Fantastic food - Edit
Absolutely fantastic food. Loved the miso eggplant Nigiri and dragon roll. My 6yr old asked to order more dragon roll. Portobello fries were a bit oily for my liking : but others on the table enjoyed it. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. Budget $30-50 per person
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AmandaSakiye
Points +3350
Everything is perfect 🥰 - Edit
I am totally amazed how every single dish we ordered was such a fun exploration of flavors, ingredients, colors, - the perfect fusion of vegan Japanese. 🥰 highly recommend!
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JillWelch
Points +52
SO good! Go there NOW! - Edit
Food was incredible! We had crispy avocado rice, portobello fries, squid nigiri, trumpet mushroom nigiri, & king mushroom roll. Everything was 💣!
Read morePros: Variety of menu , Flavor pairings, Great service
Cons: Weird location next to 7/11
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MarissaBell
Points +43
Fav vegan spot in LA! - Edit
I have tried vegan restaurants all around LA and Kusaki has by far been my favorite. If you are in need of plant based sushi then this is the best spot for it! Their crispy rice and nigiri are my favorites. The Philly roll was AMAZING! Friendly staff and they really care about the quality of food.
Read morePros: Refreshing flavors, Amazing service, Changing the vegan sushi game
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vagovegano
Points +5951
10/10… - Edit
I had a wonderful omakase dining experience here. Everything from the food, presentation, ambience and service were excellent. If you’re vegan and you miss sushi, then go check this place out. I don’t believe you’ll be disappointed.
Read morePros: Excellent food and presentation , Service was astounding
Cons: Price is a little over average but worth it
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clamchow
Points +1476
Disappointed - Edit
I got the five course omakase. Overall the food was okay; the novelty was cool but out of the five courses there was only one I sort of liked.
Read moreThe mushroom nigiri tasted like it had gone bad, the rice was too acidic, and overall it felt like everything was “pretty but not tasty” food.
The server also asked me to pay and tip while I was still finishing my dessert. It might be an okay first-time experience but I wouldn’t come again.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-07
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jkseoulcraic
Points +648
Fantastic & Delicious! 🤤 - Edit
Everything was utter perfection. Took husband here for Father’s Day. We did the Omakase Bar - we sat at the bar for a 7 course meal prepared by the chefs in front of us, all chef’s choice. Everything was amazing, delicious, and tasty. We were served appetizers, sushi, rolls, and dessert. Staff was friendly. Definitely want to come back.
Read morePros: All plant based, Everything was so good
Cons: Pricey, No signage outside-we almost missed it
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plsizzle
Points +149
Best Vegan Sushi Hands Down! - Edit
It was my birthday and we had the chef's choice experience. We got to watch the sushi be prepared in front of us. Chef Pearl and the rest of the staff were incredibly friendly and it showed! The food was amazing!!
Read moreTry this place for your next night out!
Pros: Amazing textures , Succulent flavors, Great atmosphere
Cons: Alcohol options were limited
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RocketGomez
Points +381
Astounding! - Edit
Found out about this place from my foodie omnivore friend. Ate here last night with a party of nine, mostly omnivores. Everybody agreed the food was amazing, creative, and totally out of this world, including the senior citizen who never realized the food was vegan. Our favorite dishes were the sesame tofu and the mushroom burgers. Our server, Zach, was warm, efficient, and really great. If you can, visit this restaurant immediately because it will be massively popular once word gets out.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-02
Pros: Unbelievably tasty food, Extremely creative food, Great service.
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penguinlogic
Points +162
Get the tuna - Edit
Enjoyed the tuna the most. Got mostly sushi and sashimi. Non-vegan friends liked it
Read morePros: Tuna , Close to the real thing
Cons: Small portions
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JoshSirchio
Points +18
Spectacularly good - Edit
I brought my girlfriend for omakase on Valentine’s Day, and we went back again this weekend. The vegan sushi is crafted w remarkable precision. My non-vegan girlfriend forgot it wasn’t real fish. Such a special place. Deserving of every success.
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RickFishbein
Points +117
Unique Tasty Food-Great ambience - Edit
With a cool design and very welcoming staff this amazing place is a great spot for a date night or celebration.
Read morePros: Fine dining experience , Creative Menu
Cons: Parking may be difficult
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