Sushi Zo | Downtown Los Angeles

This was for my review a few years ago so these have all changed now i bet. But i enjoyed the sushi! 1.Oysters2. Sashimi: seabream, tuna, and striped jack3. Squid noodles with uni and sea saltHalibut from south Korean with sea salt5. Skipjack from japan with ponzu 6. Hokkaido scallop with homemade soy sauce which is a little sweeter7. Horse mackerel8. Fatty Toro with homemade soy sauce9. Glass shrimp with caviar10. Sea bass from Spain from yuzu pepper 11. Wild yellowtail with shishito pepper 12. Black snapper from Greece with sea salt13. Golden eye snapper from japan with home made sea salt 13. Sea perch with yuzu I4. Black cod from Canada with white miso15. Eel16. Negitoro hand roll17 ends with dashi soup

Kate Y. had been craving sushi for the past couple days, and not just any sushi, she specifically insisted on finally trying Sushi Zo. Sushi Zo had been on our list of places to try for a while now, but I had somehow avoided coming here for one reason or another...which I now realize was a terrible, terrible mistake. I wish I would've come here months ago! We made a same day reservation same day through Tock for a Friday 8:00pm seating at the counter. When we got there, there was only one other party of 2 people, for a total of 4 people...I was relieved as I actually prefer the more intimate omakase experience. The server helped us choose a sake and a wine, and then the omakase courses began shortly after.Everything that came with the omakase was just absolutely delish and the chef did a great job explaining everything we were served. Every course was unique and you sample a wide range of flavors and tastes. The amount of food was just perfect, not too much not too little, and the whole experience lasted a little over 2 hours. The servers were just so attentive the whole time and made sure our glasses always stayed full and any empty dishes promptly removed. I wish I could get into more specifics, but I don't want to ruin the surprise and I'm sure the omakase courses vary from time to time... all I have to say is that if you're a fan of sushi and Japanese cuisine, you won't be disappointed. Overall, Sushi Zo was the best, most enjoyable dinner I've had in months and the service was absolutely top notch. I only regret that I didn't try Sushi Zo sooner. 5 stars all the way!

It's downtown so I would suggest to Uber for convenience and safety. If you are unsure about trying this place, PLEASE give it a try. I promise you will have an AMAZING Omakase experience. This was by far my favorite one yet! Not only is every course mind blowing but the service and chefs were top tier. I have a few allergies and could dine with no stress as they were extremely mindful and accommodating. The ambiance is clean with minimal decor. Order Seventh heaven sake bottle or two :) Whatever the occasion, this is an experience you don't want to miss.

Amazing! Great new chef and presentation. New chef is amazing and creates seasonal menus. They do have new security in the area. So many stand out dishes! $275 per person before tax and tip. We will be coming back.

The new chef at Sushi Zo is incredible. By far the best omakase experience I've had in the US. Can't wait to go back for the next seasonal menu!

My husband and I decided to dine at Sushi Zo for our first year marriage anniversary. The location is not upscale - if you're not a native to DTLA, this area is near some homeless camps and be aware and alert of your surroundings. A gentle reminder that if you come here, you're here for the food. The location is a consideration, but I don't think it's fair to judge an establishment based on situations they cannot control. We chose to get omakase, and overall the experience was great. Our sushi chef was very friendly and was detailed in informing us of each dish's origin and components. I loved the interaction with the chef. It felt very personalized and wasn't too forward where we were distracted from our meal. Our favorite dishes were the ones where they brought out the torch!!! Looooved the perfect sear on those dishes - so much so that we bought a torch once we got home. Quality of fish was great, and we got to try some fish they we've never tried before. We were definitely in omakase heaven. This omakase experience was very expensive. I loved our meal and don't regret our choice, but I do think it's overpriced. This could be due to my lack of experience with omakase, but I've had meals at similar restaurants that were more affordable. I plan to try more omakase meals in the area (SO MANY new ones have opened up!! Just do a quick search) and will revise my review if I feel differently with more experience. Overall, 4/5 stars. Definitely a special occasion meal.

Weird location, everything else was great. Our chef was very young but he has skills. Food was really impressive. Courses were well thought out. Every piece was delicious.

This is the BEST omakase I have ever had in my life.We made the reservation on Tock originally, $150 downpayment per person plus Tock fee. How it works is after your meal, you are refunded the Tock deposit plus the fee, and you can pay regularly at the restaurant.We came on a Thursday. There was only one other couple there for omakase so it really felt like a private dining experience. Very lucky for us. We were able to have fun, intimate conversation while learning so much from the chefs about the food, and the staff was impeccable. Our hot tea was constantly being replaced with hot tea again if it was too cold, and the ginger was flowing.Sushi chef Shimpei Shinohara was a freakin' delight. So personable, so knowledgable, so nice. 24 courses later and we were full. Plus, they surprised us with matcha green tea with a beautiful candle at the end because we were celebrating both of our birthdays! They also kindly allowed a substitution which was really nice because some places turn their noses up at that. I really appreciated it. Not gonna lie, it's pricey. After tip and tax the bill was over $400 pp. *Wipes sweat off brow* Not a place I'd be able to afford to come to all the time but perfect for a special treat or special night out. I will definitely be back!

I don't often leave reviews but what Chef prepared was just breathtaking. This is a dining experience that is truly once in a lifetime , thoughtful and the flavors were just extraordinary.

Been to this restaurant for a few times now. You have to call ahead to make sure your reservation is valid if you made them online. Staff lack of service managing reservation. And lack of consistency in food preparation. Sometimes you can get really good food depending on chefs mood. But most of the time you get mediocre omakase. They are good at their sauce, but seafood freshness is about 7/10, acceptable.