Kelly's Hot Spots - SAKE, NOT JUST FOR SUSHI
Nobu Los Angeles
903 North La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 657-5711
Nobu Malibu
3835 Cross Creek Road #18A
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 317-9140
Matsuhisa
129 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 659-9639
www.noburestaurants.com
The skinny: When it comes to sushi, the master is Executive Chef/Owner Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa, who opened his first restaurant, Matsuhisa, in the States in 1987. Celebs loved it so much that Robert DeNiro became a business partner. Kenny G is one of the Malibu owners.
Sushi Roku
8445 W. Third St.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(323) 655-6767
1401 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-4771
33 Miller Alley
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 683-3000
www.sushiroku.com
The skinny: Not your father’s sushi. Instead traditional sushi combines with a splash of California innovation for a contemporary menu featuring non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (think jalapeños) and Europe (think olive oil).
Hokusai
8400 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(323) 782-9717
www.hokusairestaurant.com
The skinny: This restaurant made a big splash on the scene when it opened in 2006. Mixes French elements into its menu of traditional and innovative fine cuisine. Draws a very cool, 25-45 year old crowd.
