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Sushi Inaba
SushiOmakaseEdomaeFine DiningMichelinSouth Bay
Chef Yasuhiro Hirano's six-seat Edomae omakase inside I-Naba Restaurant in Torrance — the first and only Michelin-starred restaurant in the South Bay.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Torrance
- Since
- 1999
- Chef
- Yasuhiro Hirano
- Owner
- I-Naba Group
Plate № 09
About
Sushi Inaba opened in 2021 as a private six-seat counter within the I-Naba Restaurant complex in Torrance. Chef Yasuhiro Hirano, who trained in Edomae tradition, offers a meticulously sourced omakase at approximately $280 per person that includes dry-aged fish, mantis shrimp, and A5 Wagyu. The restaurant earned one Michelin star in 2022, making it the first starred restaurant in the South Bay.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sushi Inaba sits in Torrance, 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 — first and only in South Bay (2022)
- Chef Yasuhiro Hirano's Edomae-trained technique
- Six-seat private counter with dry-aged fish and mantis shrimp
- $280 per person omakase with A5 Wagyu course
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Frequently asked
About Sushi Inaba
- Is Sushi Inaba an authentic sushi restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Sushi Inaba 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 Inaba located?
- Sushi Inaba is located at 20918 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA, Los Angeles, USA in the Torrance neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushi Inaba?
- Sushi Inaba 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 Inaba?
- Sushi Inaba sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Los Angeles.
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