(323) 655-2253
8300 Wilshire Blvd
(San Vicente Boulevard)
Beverly Hills,
CA
90211
34.0643
-118.3728
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm
Fri 11:30am-10:30pm
Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
Sun 5:30pm-10:00pm
Price:
$$
What People Are Saying About Sushi & Kushi IMAI
The Editor
Randi Schmelzer
Citysearch
In Short – In a blind-shaded dining room, faux-wood tables are set with throwaway chopsticks, booths are separated by wooden-slat partitions, and an eight-seat sushi bar is manned by nimble-fingered chefs in black. Simple decor--pearly blue walls, industrial floors, orchids and paper lanterns--is overshadowed by its expansive menu. More than 30 sushi offerings range from yellowtail and shrimp to sea urchin and quail egg. Barbecue comes in chicken, beef, seafood and vegetable variations, served on skewers with a trio of sauces.
05/12/09
great sushi
by jungatheart
Excellent sushi, great happy hour prices. Easy parking.
Great service. Excellent selection of sushi and cooked selections.
- Pros: great food
- Cons: none
05/11/09
When Strip Malls Give birth to Amazing Sushi
by crey01
I shall open by saying two simple words...SEA BASS. One of the only places in Los Angeles that serves sea bass sushi prepares it to such perfection that you need not eat anything else. Topped with citrus yuzu paste, sea salt, and drizzled with basil olive oil, this sea bass is so perfect that if you ever tried to drown it in soy sauce, I will personally hunt you down and stab you in the throat with the very chopsticks you attempted to use in your crime against flavor. However, Sushi & Kushi Imai offers so much more than the angelic sea bass. Most if not all of its fish are the freshest in town, when sock-eye salmon is in season kiss your social life goodbye. If you are looking for something that contains an annoying pun in the name and is smothered in some sticky sauce, deep-fried, and contains cheese that is named after a city, don't go to Sushi & Kushi Imai. The Friendly sushi chefs take the art of sushi seriously; the food is simple yet unforgettable. Stick to the Nigiri sushi and this will be your favorite sushi spot, hands down. Although I don't stray too far away from the fresh seasonal catch, I do love the kushi as well. After Googling what was believed to be a muppet, the little BBQ skewers of meats, fish, and veggies provide a great spread for date night sharing. Anything you eat on a stick is better. Everyone knows that. The winners of the menu are the Japanese peppers, Shitake mushrooms, chicken meatballs, and bacon-wrapped asparagus. Remember when I said everything on a stick tastes better, well I lied. Everything on a stick wrapped in bacon is better than that.
- Pros: Very fresh Nigiri Sushi, Kushi, extremely friendly service
- Cons: slightly on the pricey side, rolls not stellar
The Details on Sushi & Kushi IMAI
Save Money:
Daily lunch combination deals include soup, salad, pickles, steamed rice and two selections from an abbreviated barbecue, tempura, teriyaki, sushi and sashimi list.
Parking:
Spaces are usually available in the lot, particularly at lunchtime. If it's full take advantage of the onsite valet service.
The Extras:
The restaurant's signature "Tokyo-style sushi wagon"--a glorified hot-dog cart complete with hanging paper lantern--is available for house parties.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Special Occasion Dining
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