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Mori Nozomi
SushiOmakaseEdomaeFine DiningMichelinCounter
Chef Nozomi Mori's eight-seat Edomae omakase on Pico Boulevard — opened in 2024 at the site of the former Mori Sushi, earning a Michelin star in 2025.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Sawtelle Japantown
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Nozomi Mori
- Owner
- Nozomi Mori & Akihiro Kanda
Plate № 02
About
Mori Nozomi opened in late 2024 under chef Nozomi Mori, who trained in Japan before settling in Los Angeles. The restaurant occupies the historic Pico Blvd address once home to Mori Sushi, though operates as an entirely new project under Mori and partner Akihiro Kanda. Michelin awarded the restaurant one star in its 2025 California selection, recognizing the counter's rigorous seasonal technique and fish flown in from Japan multiple times per week.
Neighborhood & visiting
Mori Nozomi sits in Sawtelle Japantown, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Michelin one star (2025 California Guide)
- Chef Nozomi Mori's precise Edomae technique
- Eight-seat hinoki counter; fish sourced directly from Japan
- Located at the historic Pico Blvd address of former Mori Sushi
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Frequently asked
About Mori Nozomi
- Is Mori Nozomi an authentic sushi restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Mori Nozomi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Mori Nozomi located?
- Mori Nozomi is located at 11500 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064, Los Angeles, USA in the Sawtelle Japantown neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Mori Nozomi?
- Mori Nozomi accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Mori Nozomi?
- Mori Nozomi sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Los Angeles.
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