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Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills
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Chef Phillip Frankland Lee's Michelin-starred California omakase on La Cienega — a 17-course nigiri progression paired with house-made cocktails, set in a speakeasy-style intimate room.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Beverly Hills
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Phillip Frankland Lee
Plate № 04
About
Sushi by Scratch Beverly Hills opened in 2024 as chef-owner Phillip Frankland Lee's expansion of his Santa Barbara original. Lee, a California-born chef trained in Western fine dining, developed a distinctive omakase style centered on local fish, house-cured proteins, and cocktail pairings designed to complement each course. The restaurant received one Michelin star and is one of very few non-Japanese-chef omakase counters recognized by the guide.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills sits in Beverly Hills, 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 (2024 California Guide)
- Distinctive California omakase with house-made cocktail pairings
- Intimate speakeasy-style counter on La Cienega Blvd
- Chef Phillip Frankland Lee's inventive, non-traditional omakase voice
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Frequently asked
About Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills
- Is Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills an authentic sushi restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills 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 Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills located?
- Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills is located at 465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA, Los Angeles, USA in the Beverly Hills neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills?
- Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills?
- Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Los Angeles.
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