Eight-seat Edomae sushi counter in Sawtelle run by chef Nozomi Mori, booked by phone about a month ahead.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Seats
- 8
- Chef
- Nozomi Mori
- Sake pairing
- No
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Reservations
- book a few weeks out · 1 month
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Mori Nozomi is a counter-only sushi restaurant on West Pico Boulevard in the Sawtelle neighborhood of Los Angeles. Chef Nozomi Mori, trained in Japan, works an eight-seat counter, and the room has no private dining option, so every guest sits close to the preparation.
The menu is presented in English, and the price per person is listed at 250. Dress code is smart casual, and the restaurant is not cash-only. Lunch service is offered in addition to dinner, though the two operate on different weekly schedules: dinner runs Wednesday through Saturday, with Thursday through Tuesday hours starting later at 7pm and Friday-Saturday from 5pm. The restaurant is closed Monday and Sunday.
Reservations are taken by phone, and guests should plan roughly a month of lead time to secure a seat. Mori Nozomi is not currently Michelin-listed, and sake pairing is not offered as a set option. The restaurant is classified as hard to book, counter-only, and English-friendly, reflecting both the small seat count and the chef's direct communication style with guests.
Given the eight-seat layout and moderate booking difficulty, walk-ins are unlikely to be accommodated; calling ahead remains the reliable path to a reservation.
Good to know
- How do I book a reservation at Mori Nozomi?
- Reservations are made by phone at (424) 273-1146. Plan for about a month of lead time given the eight-seat counter and limited nightly turns.
- What is the price per person?
- The listed price per person is 250. Confirm current pricing and any tax or service charge directly with the restaurant when booking.
- Is there a dress code?
- Yes, smart casual attire is expected at the counter.
- Does Mori Nozomi offer lunch?
- Yes, lunch service is available in addition to dinner, though hours vary by day; check the specific day's schedule before planning a visit.
- Is the restaurant Michelin-listed or does it offer sake pairing?
- Mori Nozomi is not currently Michelin-listed, and a set sake pairing is not offered as part of the omakase.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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