Hilo Beverly Hills

Legit sushi experience and service. 3 of us had omakase b, worth it.There were a few items I've had at other restaurants and didn't care much for it until I had it at Hilo. Had plenty of mouthgasms and realized I've never had it fresh and prepared by a chef of this caliber.The smell of each dish was also sensational you can call that nosegasms. If the food made noise I'm sure that would have sounded like love making.You know the feeling when you experience something new and beyond expectations? Felt like this was my first time eating seafood. I imagine this is what animals that eat kibble their whole life then taste human food feel.My buddy was so impressed he had another omakase b immediately after the first round.Had to charge my phone on the outlet inside the restaurant and went to pay parking meter. Was out of my chair for probably 10 seconds. My napkin was folded every time. How is she so fast with that? Probably a trained assassin.Go in with an open mind get mind blown. Take your time savoring every bite.Only constructive feedback from our group was wish every bite was a very different experience. All bites were different but a few bites were not different enough for one individual out of 3. Maybe this can be a request before the meal starts? When asked about the extinction of bluefin tuna, chef replies with Japanese bluefin tuna is about to be extinct and orders from a farm raised source that is sustainable. Not exactly word for word but close enough. People leaving bad reviews here, I can imagine you don't have real friends since you always complain about little things.

Cozy and quaint spot. Came for omakase dinner. Really great selection of alcohol, and chef knows his alcohol. He had this bottle ofChablis that's now my fav new white wine. He also serves bottled water from France that I really enjoyed. A lot of reviews complained about the chef's personality, but I found him hilarious and personable, with really great stories. He was playing a lot of 80s/90s soft rock, which was a fun vibe. All of the fish was really fresh and he uses a special rice from Japan that a very limited quantity is exported. It was really great rice - more chewy and slightly al dente but still sticky. Can't wait to come back for more.

Chef Hilo provides a unique omakase experience and really stands out from the many, many "elevated" omakase options in LA. I really think Hilo Beverly Hills might be one my favorites and it has as much do with Chef Hilo as it does with his dishes. The whole experience is intimate and really interactive (in a good way) and really do feel like you're dining at his dinner table. He really has some great stories and is his charm is as much a part of the dinner as the food! We went on Saturday for the 6:00 pm omakase seating. So there are 2 omakase options available (A or B) but I would just go ahead and pay a little more to go with B when you book online so that you don't miss out on any of the dishes. There was a couple next to us that went with omakase A and after the whole experience, I think that we definitely made the right decision with omakase B. Omakase B is a little longer and it included what were some of my favorite dishes of the night. Overall the dishes were all amazing and there was really good variety. Chef Hilo really does a spectacular job with umami flavors and also utilizes a really delicious soy sauce very well in a lot of the dishes. You'll also have a chance to try the the special premium rice in some of the sushi dishes. There is real pride of ownership at Hilo Beverly Hills and Chef Hilo really does a spectacular job with his dishes which are infused with his charisma! The whole experience is about 2 hours and I promise that you will leave feeling full and amazed! Thanks Chef Hilo for the amazing dinner!

My friends and I were excited to try Hilo Sushi Omasake, but after experiencing the premium omasake course, I would tell everyone to stay far away from Hilo and Chef Hilo. Parking was relatively simple; street parking was not hard to find. The establishment is very small, about 4 tables inside and then about 12 bar seating. Upon arrival we were greeted by staff and low lighting, our table was ready. The sushi was by far and large either comparable to best available on Uber Eats or just low quality. My friends said the Lobster was dry and tasted old. The Fish broth was horrible. The monk liver was not edible, and neither was the abalone. Course after course we were faced with either just passable and mildly disappointing sushi (given the price point) or sushi that was not edible or bad. But we were having a good time and vibing to the great company, sake and music. This is not me and my friends' first omasake experience. We had an incredible experience a few weeks ago at Sushi Zo. Sushi Note, Sushi Bros., Sushi Spot, Matsumoto, Bar Sawa are also all incredible. Sushi Hilo, which is at the same price point, does not remotely compare. The music, which was at first fine started to kill the vibe. It was on a short playlist of classical music (such as Beethoven's 5th and Carmen), when the list ended, the waitress just started it from the beginning again. On the 3rd go around, my friend suggested to Chef Hilo that he play something else. Chef Hilo's reaction was aggressive and belligerent; sarcastically and loudly apologizing with anger. Loudly saying things like, "Sorry I can't live up to your standards." And even bowing towards our table and yelling, "I apologize that this place isn't good enough for you." My party and I felt attacked and considered leaving then and there. But, my naturally positive friend trying to save what was supposed to be a nice dinner, tried to calm him down by lying to him and telling him that we loved the food and that Chef Hilo was doing a good job. We continued to slog through the courses, but then we heard Chef Hilo say to other guests: "If I can handle the Jew, I can handle the Italians." The other guests at the bar laughed, sadly he was referring to my Jewish friend who requested the music change earlier and was nice enough to try to calm him down. At that point we were all disgusted with the racist remarks and asked for the check. We did not want to stay and enjoy dessert. How could we in such a vehemently unwelcoming environment with mediocre food.

I'm speechless about this place. Chef Hilo pushes boundaries and I LOVE IT. I brought my amazing girlfriend here for her 24th birthday and man, was it an experience like no other omakase sushi spot. I emphasize on pushing boundaries because the chef prides himself on innovation and creativity. You can even say there are hints of gastronomy in his food. It's very comparable to fine art. We went with the 24 course omakase B menu, their top of the line premium choice. It was the best $250 a person meal we've ever had. I'll let the pictures tell the story. All I can say is that with Chef Hilo, fine details matter. Ask him about the special rice that he sourced from the snowy rice fields in Japan. It took him 3 years to source it and only a select number of restaurants are recognized to even carry it in their restaurant.The service was top notch. I felt like I paid for a Michelin Star restaurant. I will most definitely be coming back. I want everyone I know to have an experience like this. It is THAT GOOD. From the decor down to the design of the dishes, Chef Hilo has created the modern form of edible art.

If I could give this place a zero I would! Had 8 PM reservations went to the restaurant. There were six other people at the sushi bar that were there at 6 PM prior to us who had already started their Omakase. Chef Hilo was there preparing the sushi, but my husband and I never got a piece directly from him in the beginning. Everything was coming from the back. His attention was to the first people that were there at 6 PM. An hour later we were already done, but the people that were there at 6 PM were still there 3 hours LATER and we're handed way more things than we were and we all had the same menu. Worst experience of my life worst money spent never coming back.!

If you are looking for quality sushi and a nice quaint spot on Beverly drive you found this place. Yes it might be a little pricey but when you eat the food and choose from their very unique select sake menu you'll understand why. I've never seen a sake menu that includes the type of selection and variation as they do. They have unique bottles that are few and rare which is amazing. Chef Hilo was there and soon you realize that this gem of a spot that has been here for years is passed through culinary expertise. They have omakase, but we did a La cart. They have a good selection of food that is curated for the sushi lovers. If you understand sushi I won't have to tell you what to try. But do try the uni shooter and the oysters they had. Other than that all their sashimi was delicious and melted in your mouth. The service was fantastic and I loved their presentation of food and how it came out. I would come here again. It's a great spot and has great food.

Exceptional sushi and personality from Chef Hilo. High recommended but be prepared to engage.

I had one of the best omakase experience in my life yesterday. I can tell Chef Hilo is passionate about his craft, he is truly an artist behind the sushi bar. Even his classic music that he plays in the background matches the tone and atmosphere of the omakase dinner. It was an epic meal start to finish and the price was one of the best parts. He explained all of the fish thoroughly and I learned so much. I love the intimate setting where we asked Chef Hilo anything and he was so open and knowledgeable not just about his food but the restaurant industry that he's been in for a long time. Our first course was a trio of oyster and scallop and from love at first bite, I knew it was going to be a great night ahead of us. 18 courses for $150, you cant beat that in all of LA. I will definitely come back and bring all my friends and family to experience this one of a kind omakase.

While I did respect the deftness and expertise of Chef Hilo, it was difficult to enjoy the meal as it was served.Most Omakase is offered graciously not gruffly by an arrogant and grouchy sushi chef. We were the only ones at the sushi bar and were treated as interlopers whom he deigned to serve. He rushed through the descriptions of each piece and was sorely affronted when I dared to ask him about one of the few standouts. The quality of the sushi was good but not overwhelmingly so. My lack of enthusiasm might be attributed to the fact that most of the pieces were paper thin which made it difficult to actually savor the sushi and his surliness affected my digestion. The interaction of the sweet woman assisting him was appreciated.