Ten-seat counter in Encino offers a $185 chef's-choice nigiri and dessert tasting, three nightly seatings, booked through SevenRooms.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Dinner omakase
- $185
- Courses
- 2
- Seats
- 10
- Reservations
- SevenRooms · book a few weeks out · 48 hours
- Booking
- SevenRooms
- Category
- Counter onlyEnglish friendly
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Price
- Moderate
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Los Angeles occupies a small counter in Encino, seating a maximum of ten guests per seating. The menu is a two-course, chef's-choice format: a nigiri-style sushi progression followed by one dessert course, priced at $185 per person plus a 20% service charge added to every bill.
Seatings run nightly at 5:00pm, 7:15pm, and 9:30pm. Guests are asked to arrive 30 minutes before their reservation time for a complimentary welcome cocktail and a multi-course canapé service that precedes the main tasting. Arriving more than 15 minutes late may mean missing part of the experience. The kitchen accommodates gluten, dairy, and shellfish restrictions, but does not offer a vegetarian menu and declines mushroom or fish allergy requests. All guests, including children, must order the full tasting menu; there is no children's or à la carte option.
Reservations go through SevenRooms, with a recommended lead time of 48 hours. A credit card hold is required to book, and cancellations made less than 48 hours before the reservation are charged the full $185 menu price. Changes to a reservation also require at least 48 hours' notice.
The restaurant sits at 16101 Ventura Blvd #100 in Encino. Parking is available in an underground garage for a $7 fee, with additional street and meter parking on Woodley Ave. There is no enforced dress code. The English-language menu and moderate difficulty rating suggest an approachable but structured omakase format for a modern sushi counter.
Good to know
- How much does the omakase cost and are there hidden fees?
- The tasting menu is $185 per person, and a 20% service charge is added to all bills. Beverages and any à la carte supplements are extra.
- How do I book a reservation?
- Reservations are made through SevenRooms. A credit card hold is required, and booking at least 48 hours ahead is recommended.
- What is the cancellation policy?
- Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the reservation time are charged the full $185 menu price per person.
- Can I bring children or request a vegetarian meal?
- All ages are welcome, but every guest must order the full tasting menu; there is no children's menu. A vegetarian menu is not offered, though gluten, dairy, and shellfish restrictions can be accommodated.
- Where should I park and when should I arrive?
- Underground garage parking is available for a $7 fee, with street and meter parking also on Woodley Ave. Arrive 30 minutes early for the complimentary welcome reception, and no more than 15 minutes late to avoid missing part of the meal.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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