Kula Sushi Bistro
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 282-8870
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Beverly Glen Boulevard
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 6pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-12am
Message from Kula Sushi Bistro
NOW OPEN In the heart of Century City, offering the Kula Kocktail Hour
- Banquet/Private Dining rooms
- Outside patio with city view
- Full Bar & elegant lounge area
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Editorial Review for Kula Sushi Bistro – by Martha Burr
In Short
Those who prefer straight talk about toro to bragging over the "big fish" at nearby CAA can't get enough of this polished sushi joint located just past the shadow of Century City's noir-ish skyscrapers. Happy hour brings in young suits ready for sushi served on stylish, dark modern porcelain plates while later hours pack in a lively dinner scene inside the dramatic sunken dining room. Part of a large Japanese chain, this casually elegant American flagship features reasonable daily sashimi specials from Japan, as well as seasonal and organic ingredients in dishes like braised Kurobuta pork, premium miso grilled beef, and jumbo soft-shell crabs.
Hits: Possessing more of an organic foodie vibe than sceney sensibility, this place offers a solid alternative to both the neighborhood's high-priced power restaurants and Westside Pavilion food court .
Misses: The sushi and cooked dishes are straightforwardly traditional, so Asian fusion fans or those looking for a wide selection of new culinary inventions beware.
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Insider Tips
Happy HourHappy Hour runs weekdays 5pm to 7pm. There are cocktail specials each day, with price reductions offered on the full bar. Guests also receive a sampling of complimentary hors d'oeuvres such as California rolls, edamame and Renkon (Lotus) chips.
Where to SitThe tony lounge--a venue unto itself--sports a huge wraparound black marble bar, streamlined leather ottomans and flat screen TVs displaying arty Japanese movies. The full menu can be ordered here, and no reservations are required.
What to DrinkAn expansive list of standard and premium sake and soju augments many Asian-styled signature cocktails, from the ginger martini and barley Collins, to ume-and-lime-infused Snow in the Fall.
User Reviews for Kula Sushi Bistro
04/23/2008 Posted by juddweiss
I'm not from Restaurant Management. My name is Judd and I live in Bel Air. And I've just found my new favorite Sushi spot in Los Angeles. The ambiance is very modern and detailed, yet warm and inviting. More than just a nice touch, the live jazz band brings an air of gentle sophistication to the place and makes you feel on top of the world with your own private musicians serenading you with talent as you enjoy your sushi. And the sushi, one bite and you know this is quality. Fresh, tasty and generous portions. This might have been the most attentive service I've received in a long time. I like to drink a lot of ice tea, and the glass never went empty; they must have come around to refil it 5 times. It's great to be at a restaurant where the servers pay attention to you and make sure you're taken care of. Including the owner, Azuza, she came by our table and talked with us for a good 5 minutes or so, very intelligent, gracious and she bowed as she left our table. I hope she does well with this business, it's obvious she's poured her heart into it. The biggest shock to my system happened when the bill came. I hadn't paid much attention to the prices when I was ordering, but looking around at the expensive atmosphere, live talented musicians, top quality delicious sushi and attentive service with personal attention from the owner, I was ready to get an $80 to $100 bill for a satisfying dinner for two. I opened to bill to find a total of $41.57 (!) I made sure there wasn't an error, and sure enough it added up corrrectly, the prices are just f-ing reasonable. That was the final seal on the deal; this is my favorite Sushi restaurant. I will be bringing friends and any future dates here for sushi. None of this is an exageration, I just had to write a review. Check it out for yourself. And tell your friends. I know how hard it is to make a restaurant successfull. At these prices I don't know how they stay in business. I want make sure my new favorite restaurant flourishes.
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04/16/2008 Posted by BadHenry
Fresh and tasty... Those are the only and main words I want to hear from a sushi place, if you get my drift! Simple but true: No Asian//Euro fusion and I am glad it is not. If I want a bouillabaisse I'll go to a French restaurant. Don't take me wrong I love French food too, but that's besides the point. The Owner: "Azusa" the owner is the sweetest person you might get to meet as she walks around to every table to make sure everything is OK. She's like a mum, it's OK to smile (She's not that old anyway!). The bar: If you get land there ask for Ben, he is the only male bartender working there for now. Lucky him! Just tell him "Henry sent me" and he'll take care of you. For the outlawed smokers: There is a small patio/terrace where you can go and relief yourself. Long live freedom of choice! Pros: Crabshell is not bad, crunchy rolls are great. Check out the "After Hour" deal. Cons: If you're looking for a "Meat Market" place, you might want to try some place else. Also, even though the music is improving, it needs suggestions. Voice your opinion w/ Azusa, please... Overall: A Safe place to eat sushi.... Which to my standards means a lot, I'm 40 now! Not taking any chances....
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