Chef Kenji Koyama, beforehand of West LA’s Necco, prepares sushi, sashimi, hand rolls, and extra out of this understated Silver Lake restaurant. The breadth of recent seafood is the star right here, usually together with barracuda, Japanese mackerel, eel, and scallop. To take a guided journey by means of the menu, go for the omakase which is offered with a wagyu add-on, or select your personal journey with a la carte orders. Kenbey additionally gives a complete sake menu encompassing well-liked varietals like junmai and nigori to pair with the sushi. Lunch is a extra informal affair, whereas the dinner crowd tends to be extra buttoned-up. The worth for dinner omakase ranges from $180 to $230. — Rebecca Roland, affiliate editor