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Shibumi

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

9:30 PM

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Traditional. Seasonal. Japanese.

Shibumi is an intimate 40 seat Japanese restaurant and bar located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Guests are invited to enjoy a unique and rare selection of beverages paired with seasonal offerings. The program begins with a quest for the highest quality local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. And it finishes with skillful arrangement on handmade ceramics atop a 400-year old cypress counter. Omakase now available!

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Executive chef: David Schlosser

From the OpenTable editors: Chef David Schlosser trained under sushi master Masa Takayama before opening his 40-seat restaurant that celebrates Kappo cuisine, meaning that there’s always something raw, steamed, boiled, fried, and grilled on his extraordinary (and sushi-free) MICHELIN-Starred omakase menus. Dishes like anago eel tempura and grilled bamboo shoots wrapped in roe make it one of the most exciting Japanese restaurants in town.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Californian
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 484-8915
Website
http://www.shibumidtla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact restaurant directly for further catering information.
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant directly for private event inquires.

Location
815 South Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Hill St./8th St
Parking details
Joes Car Park 808 S Olive Enter from Olive or Hill $5 validation for 2.5hrs
Public transit
Metro Bus 4, 2
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

189 Reviews

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Ryan
Los Angeles
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately, I was so, so disappointed with Shibumi on our most recent visit. We were there on a Saturday night to celebrate a good friend's birthday. And right off the bat, we were greeted by a hostess that made us feel like she didn't want us to be there. No friendly greeting, no smile, and we all felt like we were a burden as we got seated to our table. The same hostess also served us for dinner, along with another person. Both seemed to warm up as the evening progressed, but honestly I hate to say it, we had better service at IHOP or Denny's. What is a Michelin star restaurant doing with servers like these? We were all so baffled, like what in the world was going on? On our last visit a year ago, the servers were so warm and friendly and patient and pleasantly welcoming, like what you'd expect from a restaurant if you were in Japan. And as each course was served, they told a story for every course, even with each of the sake and drink pairing. But this time around, that all disappeared. It felt like a totally different restaurant stripped of all that warmth and welcome. So, so sad to see this....The food was good, but not nearly as "special" as it felt our first time. It wasn't a total disaster of an experience, but it was just heart wrenching to see what once was a beautiful dining experience stripped of what made it great and had faded into something mediocre.
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emily
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my mom here for her birthday who is half Japanese and she had a wonderful time! We all really enjoyed experiencing flavors that were unique and fun to share with each other. We all ordered the omakase and ordered the almonds and chinmi separately. Maybe the only ding in the experience was the servers mispronounced omakase, which was weird considering it's a high-end Japanese restaurant. They don't put the emphasis on "ma", rather they make it sound like kamikaze which is off-putting at the ordering stage. I loved the Grilled California Holstein Beef Strip the most. It was so simple to look at, but the flavor of the beef with the salt crystals was divine. Loved the fresh seaweed shot with grapes! This made all of us say Wow! The omakase came with a mackerel sushi roll which wasn't on the menu, but it was a flavor bomb. The steamed rice was beautiful with the pork jowl. I could eat that rice on its own though! The miso soup was super tasty! I would skip the shiitake tempura but it's part of the omakase. Too oily, don't eat the whole thing. The new katsu with wagyu beef is a huge amount of food. My mom ate 1/4 of it and had to take the rest home, but my boyfriend ate the whole thing! The cocktails were fantastic, along with the sake pairings throughout our meal. The bartender was stellar. Loved the Yuzu Reviver (vodka) and the Old Fashioned. We left feeling full and satisfied, but not stuffed. It was all delicious! Expect a 2 1/2 hour delectable experience! Enjoy!
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steven
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a memorable experience. Hard to imagine that food and service could have been any better. Terrific value.
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LilyN
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We dined with friends who are foodies. We ordered 2 - $90 and 2-$120 Omakase and enjoyed the meal very much. Every course was different and special. We especially enjoyed the cedar planked salmon. Very moist, tasty and delicious. The steamed rice was exceptional. The only course that we all weren't crazy about was the gelatin dish for dessert.
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STST
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I ordered the Okamase which costs 90 per head but there are no sashimi included at all. it's not even worth for 90 bucks. They just give you grill or tempura food or Veggies. The tempura fish is not fresh and it doesnt have any taste, i can even tell that is just a frozen fish tempura. the portion is so little and at the end they just give to big bowl of stream rice which make you full. I will never go to this restaurant again. NEVER.
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JamesC
Vancouver
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Well. I have to say the food is mediocre, but the chefs are very cute.
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KellyL
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the omakase options (both food and drink) at Shibumi, which I feel are pretty generous portion-wise. Go here! It's one of my favorite restaurants in LA.
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SteveS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ordered the tasting menu and it was phenomenal. No one in LA is cooking like this. Everything so carefully thought out. Bamboo with miso and shiso is one of the best things I have eaten in a very long time. Can't wait to go back to see what else I can try.
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LeahD
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique & Adventurous dining experience. If you are fussy & not up for trying a completely different palate of flavors. This is not your spot. I've taught my son (as I was taught) at least try something once. If you don't like it, fine, but you need to at least try it. Shibumi was an exploration of food. Our server was very warm & friendly - she explained each dish to us. We let the chef be our guide via the omakase option. Be ready for some very strong flavors & textures. Everything was beautifully served. Our favorites were the grilled meats & the ice cream with candied apricots. The overall dining experience took you away to Japan without leaving the LA vibe behind. If you are up for an adventure I recommend the experience.
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Drofn99
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
loved it always very special and the drinks are so good d
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Shibumi is rated 4.4 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

9:30 PM

815 South Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hill St./8th St
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Joes Car Park 808 S Olive Enter from Olive or Hill $5 validation for 2.5hrs
Public transit
Metro Bus 4, 2
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.shibumidtla.com/
Phone number
(323) 484-8915
Catering
Please contact restaurant directly for further catering information.
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant directly for private event inquires.

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