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Okumura Restaurant
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Chef Ryota Okumura's namesake sushi restaurant in Encino — Tokyo-trained, formerly at Sushi Zo, with an omakase counter at $120–$140 alongside à la carte.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Encino
- Since
- 2012
- Chef
- Ryota Okumura

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About
Okumura Restaurant opened in 2012 on Ventura Blvd in Encino under chef-owner Ryota Okumura, who trained in Tokyo and worked at Katana and Sushi Zo in Los Angeles. Time Out LA and Ventura Blvd Magazine praise his seasonal sushi composition.
Neighborhood & visiting
Okumura Restaurant sits in Encino, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef Ryota Okumura: Tokyo-trained, Sushi Zo alumni
- Omakase counter $120–$140 plus à la carte
- Time Out LA and Ventura Blvd Magazine endorsed
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About Okumura Restaurant
- Is Okumura Restaurant an authentic sushi restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Okumura Restaurant 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 Okumura Restaurant located?
- Okumura Restaurant is located at 17302 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316, USA, Los Angeles, USA in the Encino neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Okumura Restaurant?
- Okumura Restaurant does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Okumura Restaurant?
- Okumura Restaurant sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Los Angeles.
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