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For four star Japanese, try Sushi Nozawa in Studio City. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its sushi. Know before you go: this place features a singles scene. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive.
4.0 of 5 stars.
The Sushi NAZIWhat an experience. If you are a Sushi fan and a FOODIE then there is no reason for you not to try the Sushi Nazi once in your life! My review for the place is honestly 3 1/2 stars but...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of the fish is definitely unquestionable, however it is possible to find similar quality in other locations in LA for a lesser price and a much better atmosphere. Those very bright almost...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Treated my brother to a birthday meal at Sushi Nozawa a couple weeks ago. We came early and were only the second table to be served that evening. The interior is very spare, sparse and not conducive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate about 10 courses at Nozawa last night - all incredibly delicious. We started with a little pile of tuna pieces marinated in ponzu, and moved on to the most amazingly textured slices of toro,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great simple sushi. If you are into high quality fish, this is the place for you, but theres no fancy stuff. Make sure to also not ask for anything special on your roll and keep your cell phone...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love quality fish, eat here.I can't say anything beyond the other 154 reviews.Bring lots of cash and enjoy the freshest and most amazing sushi you can find on the west coast.The only experience...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
don't understand why anyone would choose to go here instead of the far better mom-and-pop equivalent, hiko sushi. even though hiko's chef apparently trained here, nozawa was so sorely disappointing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I won't bother telling you all what has been said, but don't order anything else but "omakase" style. You will regret it if you do. The food is specific to his personal selection. It is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I won't spend my money at a restaurant that treats people like cattle. I like to order a few things and continue on. Some things can be really tasty so I'll order another round. The guy who took my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hmmm...nozawa... no spice tuna or any rolls. just sushi and some sashimi. style: warm sushi rice, fresh fish, and a good ratio of rice and fish. let's talk about nozawa. i don't get a big check on my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i did it! i finally made my way to studio city to face my fears and go into sushi nozawa. we called ahead and we told that we did not need a reservation for dinner which i loved. it was nice to be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been in here once and had the chef's special, which was melt-in-your-mouth amazing. This guy knows how to make sushi. The chef who owns and runs it is a stern-looking character who doesn't like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not a place to go if you are just looking for atmosphere or great service BUT A BIG PLUS if fresh sushi is what you are after. Ask for the special and enjoy enjoy enjoy!
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere: -10Comfort: -10Music/Ambiance: -10Crowd/Peoplewatching: -10Sushi: 10Service: 10Price: Don't even ask!If you have money burning a hole in your pocket and all you care about is eating...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow... amazing!!!!This is my favorite sushi place in Los Angeles. There are tons of places to get sushi in LA, but this place tops them all for me.The albacore I had on the particular day I went was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This guy has some great fish. Bring your wallet - and be sure to fill it!
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is Sushi Nozawa like a typical sushi bar. -----NOBut when your in the mood for the freshest, most tender fish Sushi Nozawa is the place for you. The first couple of times you are there it could be a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT fish. And it comes flying in at rapid speed...The formula seems to be: nigiri sushi then sashimi or a handroll with special sauce (thats where the magic is) then nigiri then special...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing sushi. loved every piece we ate there esp. the albacore. two of us had the omakase menu plus 2 bottles of sake and came out to ~$350. we would def. go again if we wanted to spend that much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On this Wednesday evening the crowd was light and not talkative. Even while I spoke quietly with Ai M., I felt like everybody else could hear me. A pair of uni nigiri costs $11 but the top of it is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here with no wait. There were only about six other people dining, mostly at the tables. We started with baby tuna sashimi and tuna nigiri but I didn't initially notice the warm rice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got there super early for lunch as we anticipated a long line/wait on a weekday lunch. I think it's definitely recession as nope - we were the first one and until we finished our meal, there was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just look at my review for Sushi Sasabune. Incredible.Definitely an experience.One of the places that I'd have to say you should DEFINITELY try if you like sushi as much as I do.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the old man needs to get laid.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi & sashimi were very fresh, but I wasn't blown away. I will give this place 3.5 stars. My boyfriend loved it though. We sat at the sushi bar and we had pretty much the standard Chef Nozawa dish-...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like it. Ignoring all the controversy about the service, the "trust me" sign, the decor and all that unimportant stuff, i think its good sushi. The prices are a little high, but that hasnt stopped...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Nozawa is my favorite sushi spot in Los Angeles.The first sashimi plate that you get is just so delicious. The crab roll is my second favorite item and I always want more.It is a little pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
People don't come here for the ambience. The tiny restaurant -- hidden away in a Studio City strip mall -- has a sushi bar, a few tables and not much else. And owner/chef Kazunori Nozawa can be a tad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best sushi places in LA...come here with an open mind because the nazi is not going to kiss your ass like most sushi chefs. just trust him since that's what's posted on the walls of this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
TRUST ME...read and pay attention to my review...1. SUSHI NAZI: To begin with, calling anyone a "Nazi", as a joke, or an insult, unless they are truly associated with that sickening political...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the trust me system sure gets you into a big bill situation, but, it's worth it. the food is, without more, scrumptious. the fish so fresh, it literally melts in your mouth. trust him, but i wish he...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Another crab hand roll please, thank you" actually got a smile out of the old crabby Mr. NaziNozawa when he asked if I was finished or wanted more. He puts up a front but I think he's just a soft...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Nozawa was definitely one of the weirdest dining experiences I've ever had. Came here with a friend of mine and when we walked in, we were nodded over to sit at the sushi bar. We sit down,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Nozawa every six weeks or so for a Zen-like dinner experience. i go by myself, after work, after a hard day. I order a green tea and chef's choice. Baby Tuna Sashimi, he always serves first...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nozawa was absolutely incredible. Every bite of fish was delicious and fresh and nothing to be negative about. It's very pricey but you know you are getting the freshest fish in town!Don't park on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a lunch engagement with a client at Sushi Nozawa. Ohh it was fantastic. The fish and rice blended together in harmony unlike any other sushi I have had. I had the chefs special, as 99% of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good. Not the best in LA but definitely the best on Ventura Blvd. I ordered the chef's special and was annoyed with the server who kept showing up and saying, "no soy sauce." She repeated that with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ladies & Gentleman - you should bow to the masta! Sushi Nozawa is my lord and sushi master. Nobody in Los Angeles can touch this surly man & his delectable doses of deep sea dishes. He is a wizard who...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give it 2 stars but I guess I shouldn't because the fish is still super fresh and melts in your mouth good. Well, been dying to try this place since about 6-7 years ago. Wow, what a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is way overrated.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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As to the citysearch review, my girlfriend and I went to Sushi Nozawa last night and were completely surprised when we walked in. First off, the second you walk in you witness a packed house that was DEAD...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first sushi/sashimi experience was at Sushi Nozawa. Needless to say, most other sushi experiences outside of Japan have paled in comparison to the culinary orgasm experienced at Nozawa. Arrive...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm thankful for Nozawa because without him, we would have never been frightened into learning proper sushi etiquette. And now that everyone pretty much knows the basic rules (rule number one: eat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to LA nine years ago, I had never even tried sushi before. I've gone from there into a sushi obsessive, and I can thank Nozawa for that--the first place I ever tried sushi. In my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only eaten here once but it was probably the best sushi meal I have ever had. I liked that you just ask for the 'special' and the chef gives you what is fresh. Very impressed, even compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still the measuring stick to measure sushi by. I was slightly intimidated on my first visit, but I quickly found that much of Chef Nozawa's gruff reputation is exaggerated. His omakase is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nozawa. Ahh, Nozawa. I've been a loyal patron for about 10 years now, and every meal I've ever had there is put-an-involuntary-smile-on-your-face good. The decor is "strip mall sushi" and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this place for 10 years, but never had the cash or the nerve to step inside.The sushi nazi reputation always scared me away.Well, I finally ventured in and I'm glad I did....
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best fish I've ever had at any sushi restaurant. Still not my favorite sushi restaurant, but the most delicious fish.Everything I had was good: salmon, tuna, yellowtail, albacore...and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here gets 5 stars (if you want simple sushi- not all of the fancy rolls)The ambiance gets a 1 star- it looks like a school cafeteriaThe staff is very nonchalant.Every other time I go there, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Exceptional sushi
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great time I had dining at Sushi Nozawa. I drove all the way from the Southbay to visit this place I heard about, it was well worth it.When you sit at the sushi bar expect to get the freshest...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend took me here for the first time this Xmas. It was all that I expected and more! I adore Sasabune and Nozawa is Sasabune's teacher...the original Sushi Nazi. The resturant also follows the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One word: OVERRATED. The fish is fresh and good but I found it inconsistent. In light of all the cons (location, lack of ambiance, high prices for what you get, service, pace of each omakase course,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. Incredible sushi that you will never forget. Do not let the reviews that complain about the "sushi nazi" scare you off. Just sit down at the sushi bar and let the master...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well...let's talk about pros and cons.Pros- Fresh fish- If the master likes you, he will serve you something special.Cons- Rice is too much, too warm, and too loose (I know what the real Tokyo sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
O joyous day! It was a wonderful evening when I discovered this place. The sushi is first-rate. The rice is warmed to just the right temperature, and the nori(seaweed) does not taste seaweed-y,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a FAST meal! I felt like I was at a blackjack table in Vegas. Before I knew it, $100 bucks GONE!I have never eaten an omakase in such a short period of time. We were sitting at a table and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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Like many, I had always heard the rumors about Nozawa - the chef is mean and crazy, the place is small and cramped - well all those may be true....although I found the staff quite plesant. But then again, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a brutal day in court fighting a heinous traffic ticket, which I ultimately lost, I needed something to cheer me up, so why not good sushi. Since Details magazine recently named Sushi Nozawa as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars for the fish and the omakase. One star for the service.Not five stars because it's so damn pricey, the parking lot is small, and the wait can be hella long.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
expensive, but the toro is the best in LA
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This hole in the wall happens to have the BEST sushi I've ever had. It's chef's choice, so you pretty much wait to see what they bring you, then let them know when you're full. It's a bit on the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A couple weeks ago, I went to sushi nozawa and had THE BEST SUSHI EVER known to man kind. I've been here about 5 years ago and it was when i didn't really like the raw stuff so i didn't attempt to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is fresh... always good. Rice is warm... always nice. Atmosphere is cold... not so fun. If you just want great sushi then go here and sit at the bar because that's where you'll get the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There was a time when Sushi Nozawa would have been near the top of my Fave 25. I have seen everyone here from Brad Pitt to Hugh Grant. So this is a place to spot some A-List celebs. The quality has...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to his place. It wasn't too cozy, but he's a guy, after all. He was a little intimidating, and not a very good listener. "Trust me", I was told, and I did as he said, thinking it would be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review I am giving only due to reminiscing with the friend I went with to this lovely, lovely memory (perhaps 3-4 years ago).Quite possibly one of the most memorable dining experiences, including...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
big rice. big sushi.i think he has gone soft.the couple next to me ordered whatever they wanted.rolls and everything.he was definitely not the sushi nazi that day.he even smiled at me and gave me uni...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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For a few years now I've read about Nozawa with fascination. I finally decided to find out if 1) the chef is as scary as everyone says and 2) the fish is worth the intimidation. Well, it isn't the warmest...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on a visit made in March 2008. I knew what I was getting into when I went here and wasn't too shocked to see people walk out while I was standing in line. While I found the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ladies and gentlemen: the emperor is still not wearing clothes...this place is should definitely be skipped; lots of hype,lots of price, no bang for the buck (just like the Ivy).
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Nozawa!!! The Sushi Nazi rules. Anyplace that has a sign that says, "Today's Menu, Trust Me" is awesome. You never ask what's good OR YOU WILL BE REAMED. You can say, I am allergic to shellfish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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The "sushi nazi" (as in the soup nazi from Seinfeld) has the most amazing fish in town. They say if you talk on your phone or order california rolls, he could kick you out (hence the name) but just go with the...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Nozawa for a business lunch once about a year ago and didn't have to pay, thank god. The sushi was definitely the best sushi I have ever had and I didn't mind sitting at the bar and dealing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has pretty bad service, but gosh, the sushi is so good! The sushi Nazi is like the soup Nazi in Seinfeld. He can be pretty mean. I came here with 2 other girls, and we just sat down,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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WAIT, SIT, EAT AND ONLY OPEN YOUR MOUTH TO EAT THE BEST SUSHI ANYWHERE.......
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
11 years ago, Nozawa was just a place that loomed in the back of my mind, a spark that would occasionally be ignited when I heard horror stories about the so-called "Sushi Nazi". I think the spark...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its very simple really....The sushi is AWESOME and the service sucks.A very cold and un-friendly ambiance setting serving very authentic, "thought I was in Japan", incredible sushi.Sushi can be rated...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While serving Emperor Showa Hirohito, Nozawa has come to America to make a small fortune slicing and dicing for round eye. It's no wonder he's a Zazi. We treat all our slaves poorly, thus, being...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in LA. Pricy, so we only go on special occassions. Amazing cuts of fish, light on the sauces and the crab hand roll is to die for. And sitting at the bar is the way to go. Yes its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i like to talk. sometimes i burp out loud w/o thinking. i'm not very ladylike. my dad tells me that a chinese girl shouldn't be so loud. so, going to a place where the sushi chef is known as the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the reviews, you'll either like this place or hate this place. The sushi here is decent for the price but not worth the drive. They are not accommodating and may make you feel they are over...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Add me to the Haters list. The place feels like a funeral home. Nazi decided to whore his values out for the evening -- he needed the money on a slow weeknight more than his elitism. I didn't suspect...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit to Nozawa made me a fan of sushi about 4 years ago. And I have been scouring the earth for amazing sushi to match upto their standard. My recent visit..well not so much. Fish is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'd gone to sushi zo, and to this day have not found a sushi bar/joint that could live up to sushi zo's standards. I had heard a lot about nozawa and wanted to see what all the hype was about and if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't mind the atmosphere of a 3rd world Holiday Inn... If you don't mind the awkward palpable tension as the owner is throwing someone out for having their silent Blackberry on his bar......
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend and I coined the term "orgasmic sushi" about five years ago. Sushi from Nozawa isn't the most orgasmic sushi I've ever had, but it comes pretty darn close! Most people would never know...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Un-Japanese. Lacking true sushi master spirit.Art of sushi is deep. A trade that real sushi masters upkeep with pride. Nozawa brings embarrassment to the true sushi masters as Americans visiting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My last visit to Sushi Nozawa's was over 5 years ago when I last lived in Los Angeles. Since then my palate for Sushi has matured and I now have a greater appreciation for why they say that this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best sushi places in los angeles. also, home to the "sushi nazi." nozawa-san knows good fish. get the omakase and you will not be disappointed, unless you don't know good sushi. don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, I expected a lot more with all the hype. The sushi was good, but not the best I've ever had, by any means. I would have given it 4 stars, but they messed up with the service. After...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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I must write to contradict some reviews and corroborate others... Sushi Nozawa does truly deliver perfectly prepared sushi. Hype? Well, if fusion/Americanized rolls smothered in eel sauce are your thing,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have been going here for the past seven years or so, and we absolutely love the sushi. Actually, the sushi chef (I'm guessing, Mr. Nozawa?) has actually mellowed out since we first...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We walked away within 10 minutes. After got seated at the counter and ordered drinks, I was just stunned by the main chef's arrogant and condescending attitude towards us....to a point I literally...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi. In fact, I've had sushi 4 times in the past week. *Note: I do realize that my other review said that I love breakfast as well, but who says you can't love multiple things?* My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a sushi fan then you must try this place. It's kinda pricey but truly worth it. The first time I was brought to this dingy whole in the wall, my friend had told me that this this place was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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This place is living off of a visit by reviewers from the Food Channel a few years ago. The chef is an obnoxious egomaniac (a legend in his own mind). The sushi is fine, but it's not great & it's very...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place for sushi. The chef is really stern so I don' t say anything to him, just devour everything to my heart's content. If you come here when you're starving and sit at the bar, you can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I want to splurge, this is where I go. It's Valley location and waiting time to sit can be a bit of a turnoff and it's also pretty pricey. Dinner and Sake can run about 80 bucks a head. But this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! Every single piece of sushi was cut to perfection. It felt as if the fish was melting in my mouth the second it hit my tongue. So good! The only thing that wasn't perfect is that I got full...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Undeniably, some of the best sushi in town. Why only 4 stars? Precut fish! Really, now. Not cool. Ok, I have to admit that prior to my friend pointing it out to me I really thought this place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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I totally agree with the comment from ?what's the hype?. I just went there last Friday night. That was worst sushi I ever had. The quality of fish was awful. It was not fresh, and very oily. I got hurt burn...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the large slices of melt in your friggin mouth sushi. it's like butter!!!! I think the quality at sasabune in west LA is somewhat comparable ... but Nozawa has better value bc the pieces are...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
He made me wait outside in the rain... by myself... It was fucking worth it... this place is hailed as one of the best in the nation... I totally agree...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Honestly...i've had better...and i want that hour of my life and my 80 bucks back. Dont get me wrong...fresh fish?? YES...is the best and freshest fish i ever in my entire life?? NO ... i actually talked to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best sushi ever! This place has ruined my standard for sushi! I've been trying different sushi bars for omakse (Echigo, Hiko, Sushi Zo, Sushi Yotsuya) and NOTHING, I mean NOTHING...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly -- no, definitely -- the best sushi I've ever had. Turn your phone off and quit acting like an obnoxious midwestern hunting club, and you'll be served with a smile. Order the 'Trust Me'...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I write that has not already been written? Not much, but here goes: It is absolutely the best sushi I've had in my entire life. You literally do not need teeth to eat his sushi. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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What is it that really keeps me wanting Nozawa? The Sushi was fresh and excellent, the rice was warm and pleasant, and the Sushi 'N a z i' experience just added to the experience. I opted for the bar, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know, dude. Really?I've heard so much about this place, and I was so thoroughly disappointed. First of all, the waiter was scared to seat me because my friend hadn't arrived yet. He told me...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had the honor to meet the infamous sushi nazi aka chef nozawa-san last nite. we got there around 7:30pm and to our surprise there was no wait so we were seated at the sushi bar. this is definitely a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is perfection. Mr. Nozawa will introduce you to flavors you never knew existed (in a good way...)
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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i dont' feel the need to be nervous or insulted or threatened with any of the above just be entering a sushi bar. the chef here is infamous for his antics. i'd rather just eat fresh fish w/out any drama. there...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Forget about ambiance, forget about decor. Forget about you cellies too! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the best cut, best tasting fish, and rice you have tasted in a sushi spot. Nozawa has raised the bar to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Wow. This was the sloppiest sushi I've ever had, either in the US or Japan. It was good fresh fish, but created poorly. The rice was still hot, and not of good enough texture to stick together. When you picked...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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If you are looking for a gloomy sushi restaurant, with a strong smell, a rude owner and NO service: this is a place for you! Stay away from Nozawa. We have been fed some (rather good) sushis on cheap plastic...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took a friend here for a belated birthday dinner. The chef is called the sushi nazi because he is very particular about certain things supposedly. Like I've read that he'll yell at you if your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i always get to daichan just as they're closing (at 9), i don't know how i do that. i think i unconsciously want to go to nozawa which closes at 10, but am afraid to want to spend $50-$60, so i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yes, the atmosphere is stale and yes, you can't order anything you like but for anybody who really likes the sushi served in a more traditional way, eAT here. The fish might be the best I have had, but more...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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The place looks like hell - small, terrible lighting, like a pizza place in a strip mall, but its clean and once you walk in you realize its an institution. Its always packed both at the bar and the tables,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My cousin took me here for my bday dinner with the obvious folk lore of the sushi nazi. We sat at the bar and ordered the omakase..I could not beleive how amazing it was!!! The sushi was top quality...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Imagine going to a restaurant where you have little or no say in what you are served. Seems absurd, right? Well, you need to get over that little hang-up because at Nozawa, its the Chef's way or the highway....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't talk, don't even LOOK at the menu, and get some green iced tea.That's how you handle this spot. The first dish is something I would eat every day for the rest of my life.and I would drink the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Studio City is a hotbed of great sushi restaurants. Tama. Katsu-ya. Even Midori which is by far the best sushi buffet around. Research indicates that Nozawa is extremely polarizing - people either...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Look people, here's the deal. If you are looking at having an enjoyable evening filled with laughter and deep conversations about life, religion, politics and sex, then don't go here unless you want...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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I loved this place. Great food and cool relaxed ambiance. Really, the sushi was unlike any I'd ever had. It was first rate and made it a great night.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan. The fish quality is high, but I don't like anything else. They drown the fish in sauces that are too strong and salty. Moreover, the sauces make the rice all wet so sushi falls apart. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
"Trust Me"...it should say "F#@K you"I have been hearing about this Sushi Nazi for many years and have been wanting to go forever. Finally I went last Tuesday night. I took my 17 year old nephew as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down the best traditional sushi in LA (Katsu-ya is best innovative sushi). Leave your cell phone at the door and whatever you do- don't order a california roll! Chef's Choice Menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Can I post no stars or negative. If I wanted to be bullied or intimidated I would go to prison with Lindsey or Paris. I am 6 foot 3 and went for lunch with an equally large colleague. There wer 4...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the sushi is amazing. And yes, it's expensive. But it loses two stars because Nozawa (the chef) can make dining here an unpleasant experience. I mean, who wants to be yelled at because you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi ever... that's why the sushi nazi chef can be mean to you and you still will go back next time to wait to sit by the bar and enjoy the omakase sushi feast.I love his crab hand roll and also...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I first ate there, I haven't been able to enjoy sushi anywhere else.this is probably some of the best sushi i've had, and i've tried alot., and on the westwide. there is something delicate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here if you have your Sushi Training Wheels on. If you have actually purchased and read a few books about sushi, been to a bunch of places and really know what good sushi is---- watch your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best sushi in the US of A!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's probably silly to even write this review, since I'm basically echoing what everyone else has said, but be warned: Nozawa is dangerous. Ever since I first ate there, I haven't been able to enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nozawa is perfection.I have yet to taste as fresh and succulent a fish as Master Nozawa can prepare. Sasabune and Sushi Zo have come closest with excellent fresh fish and innovative dishes, though I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place rocks!!! nozawa takes shi* from nobody. if you don't like his sushi...don't wait in line. i know this upsets some people because it is 1st come 1st served...he does not care who you are....
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top Notch. Omaksase works for me. The best Sushi on earth!
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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I have a pretty serious beef with anyone who claims to be a sushi lover but doesn't fall on their knees after eating here. Yes, the service is minimal; yes, the decor is virtually nonexistant; no, don't expect...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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We decided to try this place on a Wednesday night, since Katsu-ya down the street was completely packed. When we arrived at 8:00 pm..there were only 3 tables seated..granted there are about 6 tables all...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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I don't understand. I was so freaked out by reviewers comments about Nozawa-san being abusive that I was actually NERVOUS to go there one evening to finally give the legendary Nozawa a try. There was no abuse,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, it looks like they finally consolidated the two different Nozawa reviews.But anyway, here I go. There's a reason why you don't see Japanese people at this place. (and if one actually goes, they're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a tiny craphole and if you sit at the bar omakase is mandatory. Nozawa-san is as advertised a true sushi nazi. If you sit at the bar and try to order something other than what he...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nozawa may not be the most cordial sushi chef in the world, but even I admit, his food is the sh*t. I've been here about 5 times already. The omakase menu is pretty consistent, which means I pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here for Omasake more than a handful of times, usually because various friends have read rave reviews and want to try so I go along to be a sport. I hate to be the only one that's not a fan so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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The first time I went here and was blown away by the quality of the fish. You have to be willing to try different kinds of sushi to appreciate the chef special. There were no incidents during my time at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi in the world. The usual trust me special comes first with tuna sashimi in a delicious sauce. Then you get 3 orders of sushi; yellowtail, albacore and toro are his favorite to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can live with the "rush job" you will experience some of the finest freshest fish on the Planet!
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh! I was truly disgusted today. I'm not sure I understand why Sushi Nozawa has this great reputation or why, when you go there you see the fancy clientele. The fish at Nozawa is so neutral and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a friend told me about nozawa and was nice enough to take me to dinner there. he warned me not to use my cellphone and that we should sit at the sushibar and order omakase, which means, "trust me" in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend was raving about this sushi nazi in the Valley, that he had amazing sushi. As a sushi connoisseur, i tried it, the sushi was fresh and i was satisfied. I remember there was no menu, and you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading most of the reviews here I decided to try this place out. This is why I am Yelp's newest biggest fan - this sushi ROCKS. I am so glad I found out about it, this is hands down the best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
disclaimer: this is only a review of the omakase. caveat: i only really enjoy a well rounded omakase experience. a true 8 or 9 course meal with appetizers, main course, and dessert, all decided by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet Jeebus. I would give this place a googol of stars if I could. Everything you have heard about this place is true. Bar none, the best food I have ever had. The place is spartan and in a strip...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Straightforward, traditional, NO frills, tasty sushi. The "chef's choice" only bar is a bit intimidating at first but when you commit to the "trust me" policy you start to relax, because you realize...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO good. I will take the omakase spots in LA sushiland over any of the palaces of trend like Koi.Since the best sushi in LA, Sasabune, appears to have gone to the great fish pond in the sky, I will go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry folks, I know there's a wealth of Nozawa and the now defunct Sasabune fans out there, but I am not one of them. I'm not into the whole elitist attitude and warm rice that falls all over the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a town with a lot of great sushi this is consistently the best sushi joint in LA. Fast and straightforward and no nonsense.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only 21 reviews so far as I write? Shocking for a restaurant of this amazing caliber!Sushi Nozawa hands-down serves the best sushi in L.A. Better than R23 or anywhere else near J-town. Better than...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One has to love that one of the best sushi joints in town is tucked away in an unassuming strip mall in the middle of Studio City: and on a weekend night, there is a line out the door spilling over on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the reviews I read about the chef throwing a rice ball that stuck to the back of a man who tried to retreat outside when his cellphone rang in the restaurant. (That's what you get for not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi I've ever had. It's scary as hell eating in front of the notorious Sushi Nazi... but he gets the best fish available in these parts of the Pacific, and has the bestest ninjaswift cuts that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say, Nozawalicious? Oh my goodness, this was by far some of the freshest, most delectably delicious sushi I have ever had! I give it 4 stars!
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The original sushi nazi of LA was the precursor to Sasabune and other copycats. Sasabune used to work at Nozawa and basically recreated the menu with a few tweaks. The omakaze is the way to go. Let...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I just say I had a religious experience here? My favorite sushi place in the U.S. Sitting at the bar and having an omakase meal with a good friend was something I'll never forget. Worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omakase is not for everyone. If you prefer California rolls and sushi with cream cheese in it, don't waste your money at Nozawa, as you'll be just as pleased elsewhere. But if you are ready for the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mouth waters just thinking about it.If I could afford to, and had time to get to the Valley, I would happily eat here every day for the rest of my life.This is what sushi is supposed to be,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For traditional sushi, this is the best sushi spot I have ever been to (and I've been to over 100). The nigiri practically melts in your mouth.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi ever. There is nothing here for vegetarians. Order the chef's choice (you don't have an option if you sit at the bar -- that's all you get).For me, Nozawa is a religious experience. This...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh god, the best sushi you've ever had. I have dreams about this place. Can it be my last meal on earth and my current crush in my Yelp profile? I think it can....Get the chef's special and maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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the sushi here is quality and very fresh. people talk a lot about the chef but really, don't be an obnoxious LA-er as the people who complain are. shut off the cellphone, stop pretending you know everything...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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I used to eat here often and the food was very good. However after being out of LA for four years, I had a bizarre experience when I went back. As soon a I walked in the door, I received a call on my cell...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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gotta be honest guys. not so great. i eat sushi constantly and this place falls right in the middle. maybe it was all the hype, but i left with no $ in my pocket and still hungry. there is no vibe to the place...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night we ended up at Sushi Nozawa, home of the "Sushi Nazi" around 7pm and were seated right away at a table. We turned off our cell phones as soon as we sat down. 3 "Trust Me" Specials. A...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lives up to the hype. I call it the best in town, maybe the best in the U.S.Ask for a monkfish liver handroll.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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If you truly love sushi, this is hands down the best place to go. No, it is not romantic or trendy, and they don't have fancy drinks or dessert. However, the fish will melt in your mouth. If you're nice to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been once, and was fore-warned about the Sushi Nazi. My boss said he was actually kicked out once for picking up his cell phone. So the environment isn't the most relaxing. But the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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So I've been to Urasawa (formerly Ginza Sushi-Ko) in Beverly Hills and I must say that Urasawa is a lot more expensive ($750 for 2 with lots of sake) yet the impeccible service, atmosphere and very special...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The nickname of this place is "Sushi Nazi". Why? Because the rules are very strict to get into this very tiny place (30 to 40 spots max). First the opening hours, like 12 to 2 and at nights, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At first I saw that Nozawa was reviewed only by one person...then I was like, no way. Everyone knows about the Sushi Nazi. So, then I searched for it....feeewww....it looks like it has been reviewed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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I love reading all the reviews below. Let's face it, you can't please everyone? The BEST SUSHI in LA is NOZAWA. No take out (because of the warm rice the fish would spoil). Very rushed service, because they...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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We sat at the bar to get the real sushi nozawa experience, but it was a disappointing experience. First, as soon as we sat down, we realized that his assistent was doing a lot of the "finishing touches" on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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I called to order sushi for pick up. The man answering the phone was difficult to understand, brash and inpolite. I asked if I could order sushi for take out. He said NO and hung up the telephone!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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I was so excited to finally try the (un)famous NOzawa. Unfortunately it did not happen. Not because I wasnt hungry or I did not asked for a service, but actually I got kicked out. We choose the table over the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't a big fan of sushi until I had sushi here. Chef's choice is the way to go. Even just their nori with sushi rice is tastier than most other sushi joints. And no, you don't want to offend the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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Here are a few tips: Don't try and order at the bar, and if Nozawa asks you if you have any requests, show him respect and let him pick for you. I read some reviews that said they paid 60 bucks a person for 6...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word: Omakase ( chef's choice). Let Nozawa take care of you and you'll leave fat and happy ( and with a much lighter wallet). The fish here is excellent, and the sushi well made. The seating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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Being Japanese American, yes, this is amazing sushi. Which is why I am a 5 year customer, but, did Nozawa's prices just sky rocket? It was $120 before tipping for 2 of us - 6 servings, no beverages. Definitely...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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All I have to say is "DO NOT TRUST" it is not worth the wait
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Hands down, absolutely the best sushi restaurant (and possibly one of the best restaurants) in California. Consistently rated by Zagat as one of the top 3 restaurants in Los Angeles. This is a hole in the wall...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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I love the sushi here! It is so fresh, and truly melts in your mouth with no fishy taste at all. This place is not about ambience or service...but the best sushi you will ever taste!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2005
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I am a sushi connoisseur and have tried the best places in New York and LA, and this is hands down the best. Well worth a trip from Santa Monica or anywhere, you are going there for the fish, not the...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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Maybe this is a "special" kind of restaurant, but I prefer the more "normal." I took three other people there with me, telling them about the great reviews. Two of us got there first, but they made us stand by...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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Just got back and i am in heaven. I have never had any fish of such a high quailty. Sit at the bar and omakase. Master Nozawa chooses everything for you. The person next to me tried to make a request and he...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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My husband and I are serious sushi lovers and go about once a week so we finally decided to try after hearing and reading so much about this place. We didn't expect much going in considering the reviews about...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2005
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My Girlfriend and I went to check out this place after we heard about this sushi "nazi" guy. First of all, the service was terrible. The Sushi was very good, though very pricey. The baby tuna sashimi is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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Diners have two options: 1. Sitting at a table and ordering from the menu or 2. Sitting at the sushi bar and having the Trust Me menu. Trust Me means you sit down, shut up, and eat what the sushi chef puts in...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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this is the best sushi I've ever had - the decor isn't much to look at but you won't care once you start eating!!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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Awesome sushi. Chef Nozawa serves up basic no frill sushi: albacore, tuna, yellowtail - the baby tuna sashimi is oustanding. Note however, there is absolutely no ambiance at this little sushi joint set in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I was on my way to Thai food when I got a little sidetracked. I mean, there I was in Studio City, about to approach what many consider to be the best sushi restaurant in Los Angeles, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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Without mentioning Urasawa, Nozawa is the Best in LA for Omakase and if your in Little Tokyo then Sushi Gen is a good selection. He is very selective about his fish and it shows. How anyone can complain about...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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If you found this review by searching for Sushi Nozawa on Google or elsewhere chances are you have either already been there or you are thinking about going because you have heard about it or read somewhere...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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Out of the dozens of sushi dens on Ventura blvd. Nozawa is one of the worst. From the stale fishy smell of the joint to the average quality of the over priced sushi, Nozawa just does not compare to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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Everyone raved about this place so much that I was expecting something even better. The sushi is good, but not to die for. The inside of the place is nothing spectacular. The best thing we had was the crab...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2005
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i'm not really sure why this place is so popular. i went and had a good meal, but i've certainly had better. i did enjoy the crab hand roll at the end of omakase but i think sasabune on the westside does it...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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Most of the reviewers here just don't get it. One should focus on the sushi experience and one's dining companion, not the fluorescent lights or spartan decor. Nozawa-san may be quiet and focused, but "nazi"...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2005
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If you want the best sushi in town go here. Period. End of discussion. If, however, you want great sushi AND a great dining experience, go somewhere else like Nobu Malibu. If you want great sushi and a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2005
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I just have to say im very disappointed by this sushi restaurant. what strikes me the most is that they feel like they are above their customers and u have to eat what they give u. i think it might be a funny...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2004
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This place is CRAZY EXPENSIVE, but the fish is UNBELIEVABLY GOOD! If you expect a cozy and comfortable experience, you will definitely be underwhelmed by the location and the wait could make you crazy, oh, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2004
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This is a place for the trendy and pretentious. The sushi is only average, and the sushi master if obnoxious beyond belief. It's simply a place to be seen. It is also quite a bit more expensive that some of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2004
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Sushi Nozawa is open for sushi lovers only. Ambience, decor? Those elements are insignificant once the tender morsel is melting in your mouth. Great tasting fish and delicious sushi rice. That's all you'll get...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2004
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This is one of the best places I have found in LA. Fish was really fresh and almost buttery. Rice was just as it should be, the individual pieces almost falling apart, just lightly formed, not mushed and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2004
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Don't believe the hype! Finally went to famous Nozawa tonight and although the fish was pretty good, everything else was terrible. Service and ambience were the WORST. Luckily we weren't very hungry, so we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2004
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I dont think the sushi was all that. At some point, I cant tell the difference between fresh fish and fresh fresh fish and super fresh fish. It was better than Todai, but this is not one of the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2004
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I just feel duped by all the hype surrounding this place. It's at best B list sushi with decent fish and the sushi chef, isn't all that great. He even cheats by not using quality toro for the hand rolls but...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2004
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For the price you pay for sushi, save your money and get a true dining experience elsewhere. Sure the fish was fresh, but there was nothing special about it and the menu lacked any variety or innovation....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2004
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Having read reviews, my wife & I (who spent several yrs in Japan & know many great sushi restaurants in LA) were excited for Sushi Nozawa. We ordered the "Special", meaning Nozawa selects your fish. Everything...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2004
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Eating at Nozawa has forever changed my view of sushi. This stuff was on a different level. Better than Matsuhisa or Morimoto. I honestly didn't know fish could be this good. I sat at the sushi bar and found...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2004
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I used to consider a sushi interlude a huge success when something served was the best I'd ever had. The first time I visited Nozawa, about 5 years ago, EVERYTHING was the best I'd ever had - a totally erotic...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2003
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I had heard about Sushi Nozawa from a couple of people, read the reviews here on citysearch and let me tell you that I have never been set up for such disappointment!!!! My boyfriend and I are sushi fanatics,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2003
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The term "Sushi Nazi" is a bit of an insult, but does reflect the strange attitude of the sushi-san. Some have said that this dogmatic and assertive attitude is the way it is in Japan. Says who?!?! I've been...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2003
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The best, freshest sushi ever! We call it the "Trust Me" sushi restaurant. You trust the sushi chefs to serve what was just caught, prepared, and presented. Everything was delicious!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2003
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a bit exspensive but worth it ounce in awhile if you can afford it...the taste is better than anywhere i have ever eaten...amazing art of buying the most tastiest..i dont know how he does it...nothing comes...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2003
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Sure, he's strict. You don't get to choose at the sushi bar. But that's how it's done in Japan. The chef intuits from your body language what you want and if you enjoy it. And I think he liked me enough. He...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2003
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Best sushi in LA. Sit at the bar and eat whatever is served. You have no choice. But don't worry it is all worth the plunge. Sometimes referred by others as the "Sushi Nazi".
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2003
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Clearly the best sushi ever put into my mouth. Although the slightly uncomfortable environment is a bit of a novelty and makes for a good story, it's not a full dining experience because of it. If this was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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Absolutely amazing - the freshest fish served cold on warm rice - the way it should be
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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The sushi melts in your mouth. I've been to other overly priced sushi bar and liked being there, but this one is the best. I took my Japanese mom-in-law and she confirmed that this is the best place she's been...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Nozawa is very very fresh sushi and very good service.!!!! If you would like to try traditional japanese sushi, I recommend here.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2002
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I found Sushi Nozawa to be over-rated and pricey to boot though the food is good. There are better (and less expensive) sushi restaurants in the valley such as Something Fishy, Rickshaw, or even Light and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Sushi Nozawa is the very best quality sushi I have ever eaten. There are no crazy rolls or fried food here, just good top notch fish. Mr. Nozawa and his wife work hard on maintaining high standards and making...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2002
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Trust the Trust Me Special but only go if you like sushi (California Rolls don't count)
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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The best sushi I've ever eaten was at Sushi Nozawa. There is no place better for fresh and beautifuly prepared sushi. You have to order the trust me.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2002
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The food was excellent but the harsh glare of the ZERO-AMBIENCE fluorescent lights cheapened the experience. The bill for two came to $86. For a 40-minute (or less) dining outing in the depressing little joint...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2002
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I don't need many words to expalin that Nozawa Son is a true master who has taught half the sushi chefs in southern California. Couple that with the freshest hand pick fish and "TODAY IS SPECIAL" "TRUST ME!"
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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After reading all the hype from numerous publications, I decided to try this place. We ordered the omakase (chef's choice) and was extremely impressed. The fish was fresh which mixed perfectly with the warm...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2002
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Although the service is rude and abusive, the sushi is spectacular. you must try the tuna sashi. Make it easy and order the chefs specials, you cant go wrong.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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They don't take reservations and there is no valet parking. The decor and location capture the ambiance of a low rent diner. The service is direct, if not spartan. There is, in other words, nothing to distract...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Sushi Nozawa is so good it will evoke tears of joy!!! Nothing fancy, just the best quality and freshest fish you will ever eat!!! I LOVE sushi and have tried many of the good sushi restaurants in southern...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2002
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Looks just like any other small inornate sushi joint on sushi row. That is until you put the piece of sashimi in your mouth. Then you really understand the beauty of SUSHI! There's no menu...only a small old...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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Loved the sushi, but, boy, are those waiters rude. If they don't know you, they treat you like you're a total idiot. To bad they don't have a to-go window, then you'd never have to deal with the servers, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2002
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heard about the "sushi nazi"? well, la the infamous "soup nazi" immortalized on a legendary "seinfeld" episode (and who the sitcomis writers have said is based on a real line-around-the-block new york city...
gayot.com - user review
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never question the master chef here...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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i grew up in a heavily japanese neighborhood in west los angeles. consequently, i've been eating japanese food all of my life. i could eat sushi every day (and sometimes do!)...
10best.com - user review
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sushi nozawa is a great place to go have sushi. i have been to about 35 sushi restaurants in los angeles and a few in japan; however, i would have to admit this place has my absolute favorite sushi. everything...
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