Sushi on La Cienaga

If American Village had a signature dish, it would surely be a creation of Chef Katsuhiro “Hiro” Tamashiro. For over 25yrs, this former Hollywood chef has perfected Amer-Japan culinary fusion. The culinary style ranges offers traditional American and Japanese dishes (steak, crispy fried chicken and sashimi), to a wide-variety of sushi rolls using soy paper (instead of seaweed) and tasty condiments to please both Western and Asian palettes alike.

The restaurant has an extensive bar menu which features cocktails, local beer, wine, champagne, awamori, and sake which compliments the popular hash brown chicken, and shrimp stick appetizers. I encourage diners to ask Chef for a sake pairing recommendation.

The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. Wifi is available. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting, making it a casual place to unwind with a cocktail and appetizer and retreat from the hustle and bustle of American Village. The outdoor patio faces the East China Sea, a perfect spot to watch passing yachts come and go from Chatan Harbor. The patio views rivals that of the neighboring, Centle Genda wedding venue and Hilton Hotel and would be prime seating for the hotel’s (summertime) weekend fireworks display. If the beautiful waterfront location isn’t reason enough, the food is sublime and the presentation is pure artistry.

Customers must commit to ordering the ‘Soy tower,’ a type of Maki style sushi and with Chef’s artistry is made to stand vertically. The roll features perfect ahi with thinly sliced avocado, which was crisp and tasty.

If you’re not up for dining outdoors request a table inside, or for optimal viewing of the Chef’s masterpieces’ grab a seat at the sushi bar which faces the beautiful, exposed kitchen. The staff is friendly, attentive and bilingual (speaking both Japanese and English). The restaurant welcomes families, solo diners, couples and small groups. Reservations are recommended, especially for larger groups and weekend service. If you’re celebrating a special occasion make sure to notify your server- as the dessert, is not to be missed.

English Menu & English Speaking Staff

Yen, Credit Cards & Dollars

Closed in the afternoon from 2-5pm on Mon-Fri (closed Wednesday)

Summary:

English menu? Yes
English friendly? Yes, all staff
Parking? Yes, ample
Yen- yes
Credit Card- yes
Dollar- yes
Price range $-$$$
Opening hours 11:00AM – 2:00PM, 5:00PM – 10:00PM
Reservations- recommended
Kids menu? No, but kid friendly
High chair? yes
Free Wifi? Yes
Owner name- friendly owner and staff
When did the restaurant open? April
Restaurant concept? Waterfront sushi
VIBE? “Perfect spot for a…” (lunch or dinner date)
What makes this place special? Waterfront in American Village, beautiful sunset view
Any favorite venders? Fresh fish
Best thing on the menu? Soy tower
Special Awards? Recognitions? Yes
Prettiest thing in the restaurant? Beautiful open face kitchen, beautiful culinary presentation
Prettiest thing to eat? The dessert
Prettiest thing to drink? I had saki
Any affiliations (alternate locations, sister businesses)- moved from Los Angeles