Yuta
(818) 985-9882
11266 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
CA
91604
34.141
-118.3753
What People Are Saying About Yuta
The Editor
Tara Lis
Citysearch
In Short
Nestled comfortably in the short-lived home of the former Vineyard Terrace wine bar, this cozy Japanese eatery operates quietly under the helm of head chef and owner Yuta, formerly of Brentwood's Takao. An homage to fresh fish, the sushi is just as vibrant looking as the gloss on the handful of wooden tables and small wraparound bar. Unique items, bearing part European influence and part slow food movement, include carpaccio-style sashimi dishes and homemade silken tofu.
User Reviews
djstealth
October 13, 2008
The best sushi I have had. I've been to sushi spots all over the US and nobody has come close. Do yourself a favor and tell Yuta DJ Stealth sent you.
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mrsmari
June 20, 2008
I. love.this.place Fine Dining Sushi. If you dont like fine dining then Yuta is not for you. Best dishes: seared Kobe beef, Ahi sushi, sampler (monkfish foie gras), halibut, apple jack The one thing I love about this place is how delicious every piece of food is. Where else can you get Kobe in the Valley? Their fish is so delicate and melts in your mouth. Yuta specializes in sauces to compliment different sushi. Their menu reminds me of Nobu and the quality is as good or better. No tap water here. Fiji is the standard and there is no extra charge for it. Its hard to find but very romantic. Its across from Marshalls on Ventura. We stumbled upon it 3 months ago and I have been there 4 times. It is not cheap, but you do get what you pay for....every piece of sushi is like a work of art. And I simply cannot say that about any restaurant in LA. If you want more portions, head to Sushi Mac or Teru. This place is not for the casual sushi fan. If you like finer sushi then this is the place. They will not rush you out, like Katsuya. Their staff is very friendly. Last week, they had Puccini playing which only enhanced our experience. Yuta is a very special place that more of LA needs to discover.
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tintin4
April 06, 2008
I been ther 3 times since they opened last year.Always changed people ,food taste change always.Specially sever changed recently very strange. I was very happy with last guy who knows wine and food . They are something strange.
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What to Drink:
The wine and sake lists are small, but well thought out. Veering from the usual suspects, you can find a cold daiginjo sake as well as a Reisling by-the-glass.
Parking:
There's a very small lot in front of the restaurant--otherwise, you can generally find street parking not too far away.
