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Best Sushi in LA - very traditional & authentic Japanese sushi
Posted by te20 on 04/30/2008
I am addicted to this place - the fish is so fresh and the rice is really special. Never had anything like it anywhere else, and I goto a lot of sushi places in the US and internationally. It is very traditional, so no californial rolls - and the chef likes to serve you what he's picked out - but it's worth it. He always knows what I want and like - and after you get to know him, he's a treat to watch and converse with. A very talented master chef. Definitely sit at the sushi bar if you can. Enjoy!
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Best Sushi Ever
Posted by lucky20 on 04/21/2008
I hate to give this secret away - but this is my favorite restaurant, and I want to share the love. It's traditional Japanese sushi and sashimi (there's no menu and no california rolls) and the food is really really good. It's primarily just sushi, and wonderful seafood salads, but also great wine and Italian desserts - even an eggplant parm! The owner is a master sushi chef and each dish he makes is a work of art & really delicious! I've had a lot of sushi, and after going to Shibucho - I can't go anywhere else.
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best sushi in los angeles
Posted by karaev on 01/24/2008
Absolutely fantastic. Worth every penny. Worth the drive. The chef was amazing and every piece of fish was better than the last. Small, intimate setting, very authentic, great atmosphere. definitely a hidden gem.
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JennyCorp
Posted by jennycorp on 08/06/2007
Was the sushi which I ate till now really sushi?
The sushi of this restaurant thinks that a fish and the balance of the rice are perfect.
Inside the restaurant, interior had the romance tick which returned to Japan of the good old days, and the surprising wine which was correct to sushi waited.
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Amazing Sushi & Wine
Posted by angeltown on 08/02/2007
If you are seeking the traditional sushi (No California roll, no spicy tuna....) You should go to SHIBUCHO. They don't have menu but the chef is very professional so you can trust him. (Always the chef special is best but tell them your budget and dislike fish first) Everything is so fresh.... toro,sweet shrimp,squid,awabi,tai, especially I like sea urchin it's melted in your mouth. Also he has a talent of vintage wine. Great sushi and great wine makes excellent dinner. The wine selection is awesome!!! I know the location is no good but don't be afraid to go... I saw the LA times.USC Professor recommended Shibucho.....
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Best sushi ever!
Posted by jhycheung on 07/19/2006
I've travelled around the world and most recently lived in the Far East. Therefore, I have probably sampled most of the reknown sushi establishments around the globe. Kudo-san took amazing care of us (a regular did put a note in to give him the heads up). The fish is as fresh as they get and only the best parts get served. This gastronmic experience was exactly what our evening had called for. We were truly in awe and thank both our recommender and the restaurant for making this evening the most memorable sushi experience ever!
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Incredible
Posted by pomerol on 11/12/2002
This is the real deal, very authentic. Probably too traditional for many, but will surely impress the purest sushi fans.
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Forget Matsuhisa!
Posted by emvel on 08/21/2002
Shige Kudo makes the best sushi this side of Tokyo. If you want Westside fufu sushi, go to Matsuhisa and get ripped off. Ever wonder why so many restaurants add "spicy" whatever to seafood? Because their fish is not fresh like Sibucho. Lots of the fish is flown in from Japan and Shige is an artist. What a delight to see one master prepare sushi for you just like a small shop in Tokyo. Even the wood paneling is straight out of Tokyo. The only problem is the location that has since declined. Park at the 7-Eleven next door and give the clerk a couple of bucks because it is worth it. Lots of Rampart police hanging out at 7-Eleven. Shige also loves red wines and has an incredible collection. He believes that great food and great wine go together no matter what it is.
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Perfect for the sushi-maniac
Posted by jjk5 on 03/01/2008
During my lifetime, I have had the opportunity to enjoy sushi at various places; from kaiten-zushi restaurants to "special occasion" sushi restaurants in Japan & LA. And I have to say, Shibucho is one of the best I have had. Good fish on not-too-vinegary rice packed into a nice bite-size piece. And to top it off, he has an amazing wine list to pair with his sushi. You don't see too many sushi retaurants with French wine from the 60s (maybe even older??).
If you're used to the spicy tuna rolls and california rolls that are covered in mayo and chili sauce, the sushi here may seem too bland for you.... But if you're looking for authentic sushi where you can actually savor the flavors of the fish itself, this is the place.
This restaurant is never too full (I think the location does not do them justice...) so you get great service. And the cozy feel of the restaurant makes it comfortable for a nice long leisurely dinner.
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The Taj Mahal Of LA Sushi
Posted by huskyduck on 08/23/2005
Any who's who list of LA's top sushi chefs will always include alumni from Shibucho. For nearly three decades Shibucho has been serving traditional styled nigiri sushi to loyal customers who truly appreciate and respect the art of sushi. As the sushi market continues to evolve and grow in LA, it is great to have a place like Shibucho that adheres to time honored traditions in the art of sushi. You can't get a spicy tuna roll at Shibucho but you can get true Edo styled sushi from a sushi chef who truly respects the art of sushi. If you want to go the Fenway Park of LA sushi, go to Shibucho.
