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Asanebo

 

A surprising spot to see stars

  • Address: 11941 Ventura Blvd. [ map ]

    Cross Street: Laurel Canyon Blvd.

    Neighborhood: East SF Valley

    Phone: (818) 760-3348

    Hours: Tue-Thu 12pm-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Fri 12pm-2pm, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sat 5:30pm-11:30pm

    Type: Sushi, Asian, Pan-Asian

  • Cost: economical

    Features: Celeb, Industry Scene

    Parking: Garage and street

The most flattering way to describe this simple, friendly mini-mall discovery is to call it a poor man's Matsuhisa.

But the food! Situated on a stretch of Ventura Boulevard known for its formidable sushi bars, Asanebo serves up masterful sashimi worthy of its acclaim. The sushi chefs combine artistry with culinary proficiency to create one imaginative composition after another. There's also a remarkable array of cooked specialties, including velvety monkfish liver in ponzu sauce, a caviar-topped lobster cocktail and asparagus-stuffed calamari. We recommend getting the omakase and enjoying a parade of miniature masterpieces.
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