Hokusai
(323) 782-9717
8400 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills,
CA
90211
34.0646
-118.3742
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

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The Scene
This sleek deco building opens into a modern space set with white-linen tablecloths and masses of roses and orchids lining the high wraparound windows. A gleaming open kitchen is offset by artsy Japanese touches like giant blurred photos of autumn trees and nature. A busy industry lunch crowd lends afternoon energy, while evening locals set a casual, refined atmosphere, punctuated by cool world-beat jazz.
The Food
With chef and owners sporting Matsuhisa/Sushi Roku pedigrees, there's no mystery to the beautifully presented sushi and Japanese-French food. The hamachi is a knockout--yellowtail slices dotted with fresh chile and yuzu oil. Daily sashimi specials straight from Japan, like premium mackeral, are a must. One off-menu specialty is tempura-fried uni wrapped in fresh shiso, although other fusion items like the bland truffled lobster can be uneven. The true destination dish is Kobe cheek stew--a mouth-melting experience of tender beef brewed in a red wine veal reduction.
User Reviews
TacoTime
July 09, 2009
I'm new to LA and like everyone on a tight budget. My coworker orders a box lunch from them a couple of times a week and it looked really good. We went for drinks after work last night and they told us about a new menu, Happy Price. I am a huge sushi fan and couldn't believe the great prices for a Beverly Hills restaurant. We had handrolls and nigiri sushi, all of the fish was good quality. Usually I hate Happy Hour, since the servers don't make good tips and you get lousy service. Everyone here was very nice and great service. The manager told us that they're just trying to help everyone out during this tough economy. We had a couple of beers, sushi, and other appetizers and walked out of there happy and not spending all of my money. I was amazed to find out that this isn't just for Happy Hour, it's all day long. On one hand, I don't want to tell people about this place and just keep it to myself, but on the other hand I know there are a lot of people like me who can't afford to go out and eat much. I was dying for good sushi that I could afford. I will be back to this restaurant and to help them out telling my friends too. Remember to look at the "Happy Price" menu.
read full reviewlrtomato
June 03, 2009
Hokusai has great sushi, amazing service, and an even better happy hour!!! I've never written a review before, but this place is so great that I just had to. I couldn't bear it closing!
read full reviewmbarlow
May 07, 2009
Hokusai has long been our favorite for happy hour, with a great bar menu, silent sports TV and great talk. Now there's a new wrinkle -- For lunch and dinner, there are bento boxes available for $7 -- chicken, salmon, gyoza, sushi rolls,etc-- and prime accompaniments. Go for the drinks, and take home a bento box for dinner. It's a great way to have high quality at reasonable price.
read full reviewThe Details on Hokusai
Save Money:
Lunch specials average $15, and include choices of mixed sushi, sashimi, chirashi (scattered sushi), chicken with tempura, and beef with sashimi.
Happy Hour:
Happy Hour runs Monday through Saturday from 5pm to 7pm with selected appetizers at the bar, such as spicy tuna hand roll, at about 30 percent off.
Where to Sit:
A black glass tower at the entrance hides a single magical booth under a star cluster chandelier, and seats four in its intimate little "cave."
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Business Dining, Family Style Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Prix Fixe Menu









