Los Angeles · Kaiseki · omakase
Sushi Ii
KaisekiKaisekiOmakaseMichelinNewport BeachOrange County
Newport Beach's perennial kaiseki-omakase destination — founded by Susumu Ii and listed in every edition of the Michelin Guide since opening, with chef Koji Takahashi carrying the kaiseki tradition.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Newport Beach
- Since
- 2020
- Chef
- Koji Takahashi
- Owner
- Susumu Ii (founder)

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About
Sushi Ii was founded by Susumu Ii on Mariner's Mile in Newport Beach in 2020. Chef Koji Takahashi, who trained under Ii and has approximately forty years of experience, has continued the kaiseki-influenced omakase format. The restaurant has been listed in every Michelin Guide California edition since opening.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sushi Ii sits in Newport Beach, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Michelin Guide listed every year since opening
- Chef Koji Takahashi's forty years of kaiseki experience
- Prix-fixe kaiseki omakase on Newport's Mariner's Mile
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About Sushi Ii
- Is Sushi Ii an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Sushi Ii is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Sushi Ii located?
- Sushi Ii is located at 100 West Coast Highway, Suite 202, Newport Beach, CA 92663, Los Angeles, USA in the Newport Beach neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushi Ii?
- Sushi Ii accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sushi Ii?
- Sushi Ii sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in Los Angeles.
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