We've been to Nobu. And to Katsu-ya. Midori's all you can eat is not all it's hyped to be. And let's be honest, Shogun's in Northridge was only good in college because of the large quantity of sake bombs consumed by all (and the fact that we only ate California Rolls).
The BEST sushi in the Valley, and quite frankly, anywhere we've had is Iwata in Sherman Oaks. Like the millions of other sushi restaurants tucked into strip malls with the customary nail salon, yoga studio and optometrist, Iwata is not so hidden in the El Torito shopping center on Ventura and Van Nuys.
Having been in the same location for 13 years, and the owner (yes, his name is Mr. Iwata) running the sushi bar himself, this hole-in-the-wall come local hot spot has the freshest fish around. To this day, Mr. Iwata hits the LA fish market in the wee hours of the morning for the best selection of sea critters.
Sit at the bar, start with the Taka Special and let the sushi chef guide you through the rest. Have a "glass" of sake for $8.50 which is the same size as a bottle and indulge in quite possibly the best sushi anywhere (and for 1/16 of the Nobu price). We live within walking distance so hope to see you there! Kanpai!
Iwata
14423 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-2606
(818) 386-1980
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Here is another place that Carrie and I found. We really like it.
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We will definitely be trying it! You guys should meet us at Iwata sometime too! - Rupa
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