Edomae sushi counter in Brentwood led by chef Hiroki Totsuka, with lunch and dinner omakase booked through Tock.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Chef
- Hiroki Totsuka
- Reservations
- Tock
- Booking
- Tock
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Sushi Sasabune traces back to 1993, when Nobi Kusuhara opened the original Sawtelle location and introduced omakase-style service to Los Angeles. Hiroki Totsuka, who has worked in the kitchen since 2003, took over in 2019 and continues the same approach: warm-temperature rice, traditional Edomae techniques, and a menu built around balance rather than novelty.
The Wilshire Blvd location in Brentwood serves counter-style omakase for both lunch and dinner. Lunch service runs Monday through Friday from noon to 2pm, with dinner offered nightly except Sunday, from 5:30 to 9pm; Saturday is dinner only. The restaurant does not serve specialty rolls or trend-driven items, focusing instead on a curated rotation of classic sushi and sashimi.
Reservations are handled through Tock, and the restaurant also offers a private room for smaller group bookings. Pricing falls in the luxury tier, consistent with an omakase format built on quality ingredients and traditional preparation rather than volume or variety.
Beyond the counter, Sushi Sasabune offers catering and online ordering from the same limited menu used in the restaurant, reflecting the same techniques used since 1993. There are no elaborate rolls or American-style sushi platters on offer here; the kitchen's stated focus is simplicity, craftsmanship, and consistency across every format it serves, from the counter to private events.
Good to know
- How do I book a reservation at Sushi Sasabune?
- Reservations are made through Tock. Booking ahead is recommended given the counter-only format and limited seating.
- Is there a lunch omakase option?
- Yes, lunch service runs Monday through Friday from 12:00 to 2:00pm. Dinner is available nightly except Sunday, with Saturday offering dinner only.
- Who is the chef at Sushi Sasabune?
- Hiroki Totsuka leads the kitchen. He has worked at this location since 2003 and took over as chef in 2019, continuing the restaurant's traditional Edomae approach.
- What price range should I expect?
- The restaurant falls in the luxury price tier, consistent with a traditional omakase format using high-quality ingredients. Confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant.
- Is a private room available for groups?
- Yes, a private room is available for private parties, which follow the same traditional sushi and sashimi menu used at the counter rather than specialty rolls.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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