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The world's largest blind-tasting sake competition brings its top winners to Japan House Los Angeles this summer, with eleven Japanese breweries pouring award-winning bottles across two consecutive tasting events in Hollywood.

UMIAI Hand Roll & Sake Bar delivers a refined yet approachable take on the hand roll experience, where pristine seafood, warm rice, and crisp nori come together in perfect balance. With an intimate counter setting and a thoughtfully curated sake selection, UMIAI captures the essence of Japanese craftsmanship while offering a modern, Los Angeles–centric dining moment that feels both elevated and effortlessly inviting.

Tucked discreetly inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica lies SOKO, a jewel-box eight–seat sushi counter led by the masterful hands of Chef Masa Shimakawa.

Uchi West Hollywood reimagines Japanese dining with bold flavors, refined balance, and the creative touch of Chef Joel Hammond.

Some of the best food in Los Angeles is at Rokusho LA. Modern Japanese cuisine in Hollywood, Ca.