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Shibumi, Los Angeles, CA
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Shibumi

$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Traditional. Seasonal. Japanese.

Shibumi is an intimate 40 seat Japanese restaurant and bar located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Guests are invited to enjoy a unique and rare selection of beverages paired with seasonal offerings. The program begins with a quest for the highest quality local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. And it finishes with skillful arrangement on handmade ceramics atop a 400-year old cypress counter. Omakase now available!

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Executive chef: David Schlosser

From the OpenTable editors: Chef David Schlosser trained under sushi master Masa Takayama before opening his 40-seat restaurant that celebrates Kappo cuisine, meaning that there’s always something raw, steamed, boiled, fried, and grilled on his extraordinary (and sushi-free) MICHELIN-Starred omakase menus. Dishes like anago eel tempura and grilled bamboo shoots wrapped in roe make it one of the most exciting Japanese restaurants in town.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (323) 484-8915
  • Website
    http://www.shibumidtla.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact restaurant directly for further catering information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact restaurant directly for private event inquires.
  • Location
    815 South Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Hill St./8th St
  • Parking details
    Joes Car Park <br />808 S Olive <br />Enter from Olive or Hill<br />$5 validation for 2.5hrs
  • Public transit
    Metro Bus 4, 2
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

189 Reviews

  1. emily

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my mom here for her birthday who is half Japanese and she had a wonderful time! We all really enjoyed experiencing flavors that were unique and fun to share with each other. We all ordered the omakase and ordered the almonds and chinmi separately. Maybe the only ding in the experience was the servers mispronounced omakase, which was weird considering it's a high-end Japanese restaurant. They don't put the emphasis on "ma", rather they make it sound like kamikaze which is off-putting at the ordering stage. I loved the Grilled California Holstein Beef Strip the most. It was so simple to look at, but the flavor of the beef with the salt crystals was divine. Loved the fresh seaweed shot with grapes! This made all of us say Wow! The omakase came with a mackerel sushi roll which wasn't on the menu, but it was a flavor bomb. The steamed rice was beautiful with the pork jowl. I could eat that rice on its own though! The miso soup was super tasty! I would skip the shiitake tempura but it's part of the omakase. Too oily, don't eat the whole thing. The new katsu with wagyu beef is a huge amount of food. My mom ate 1/4 of it and had to take the rest home, but my boyfriend ate the whole thing! The cocktails were fantastic, along with the sake pairings throughout our meal. The bartender was stellar. Loved the Yuzu Reviver (vodka) and the Old Fashioned. We left feeling full and satisfied, but not stuffed. It was all delicious! Expect a 2 1/2 hour delectable experience! Enjoy!

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  2. steven

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a memorable experience. Hard to imagine that food and service could have been any better. Terrific value.

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  3. LilyN

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined with friends who are foodies. We ordered 2 - $90 and 2-$120 Omakase and enjoyed the meal very much. Every course was different and special. We especially enjoyed the cedar planked salmon. Very moist, tasty and delicious. The steamed rice was exceptional. The only course that we all weren't crazy about was the gelatin dish for dessert.

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  4. STST

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I ordered the Okamase which costs 90 per head but there are no sashimi included at all. it's not even worth for 90 bucks. They just give you grill or tempura food or Veggies. The tempura fish is not fresh and it doesnt have any taste, i can even tell that is just a frozen fish tempura. the portion is so little and at the end they just give to big bowl of stream rice which make you full. I will never go to this restaurant again. NEVER.

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  5. JamesC

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Well. I have to say the food is mediocre, but the chefs are very cute.

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  6. KellyL

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the omakase options (both food and drink) at Shibumi, which I feel are pretty generous portion-wise. Go here! It's one of my favorite restaurants in LA.

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  7. SteveS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the tasting menu and it was phenomenal. No one in LA is cooking like this. Everything so carefully thought out. Bamboo with miso and shiso is one of the best things I have eaten in a very long time. Can't wait to go back to see what else I can try.

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  8. LeahD

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique & Adventurous dining experience. If you are fussy & not up for trying a completely different palate of flavors. This is not your spot. I've taught my son (as I was taught) at least try something once. If you don't like it, fine, but you need to at least try it. Shibumi was an exploration of food. Our server was very warm & friendly - she explained each dish to us. We let the chef be our guide via the omakase option. Be ready for some very strong flavors & textures. Everything was beautifully served. Our favorites were the grilled meats & the ice cream with candied apricots. The overall dining experience took you away to Japan without leaving the LA vibe behind. If you are up for an adventure I recommend the experience.

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  9. Drofn99

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    loved it always very special and the drinks are so good d

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  10. ArlingtonFoodie

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing- will go again and again

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FAQs

Shibumi is rated 4.4 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Shibumi

815 South Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hill St./8th St
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Joes Car Park <br />808 S Olive <br />Enter from Olive or Hill<br />$5 validation for 2.5hrs
  • Public transit
    Metro Bus 4, 2
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.shibumidtla.com/
  • Phone number
    (323) 484-8915
  • Catering
    Please contact restaurant directly for further catering information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact restaurant directly for private event inquires.
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