Matsuhisa
129 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA
310-659-9639

Nobu Matsuhisa has restaurants from here to New York, London and Paris -- even Tokyo. But Matsuhisa is the original, where he honed his peculiar fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavors. The straightforward sushi is excellent, but his regulars can't get enough of "new-style sashimi" doused with warm olive oil, squid "pasta" with asparagus, and seafood perked up with his signature sauces. The presentation is arresting, and the normally austere Japanese palette of flavors is punched up with garlic, chile, even butter. Reserve a seat at the tempura bar, which serves an omakase (chef's choice) that includes his latest creations.


Hours: Mon.-Fri.,11:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; daily, 5:45-10:15 p.m.