Mitsi
Chinatown, Los Angeles
Bar in Los Angeles, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Mitsi is worth booking for a polished Chinatown night when cocktails, sushi, and atmosphere all matter. It is strongest for dates or small groups who want Japanese-leaning drinks and a concise sushi order rather than a full dinner format. The value works better as a lingering late-night stop than as a quick, low-cost round.
About Mitsi
Is Mitsi worth booking right now? Yes, if the goal is a late Los Angeles night built around sushi, sashimi, temaki, and a room with more date-night charge than a standard neighborhood bar. Los Angeles has plenty of evening dining options, but this one is best understood through its essentials: a $75-per-person spend, late Thursday-to-Saturday hours, and a chic, dimly lit lounge atmosphere.
The current draw is the atmosphere as much as the food. The room is described as plush, elegant, trendy, lively, and unexpectedly intimate, with grand-cocktail-bar interiors designed for lingering. That makes Mitsi a stronger fit for a date or small group than for anyone looking for a casual, low-key meal.
Go for sushi, sashimi, temaki, and a polished late-night setting
Mitsi’s food focus is sushi, sashimi, and temaki. Beyond that, the publicly confirmed details here are limited, so it is better not to arrive expecting a specific chef-driven format, named dish, tasting menu, or beverage program unless you have confirmed it directly with the venue.
Food is a real part of the decision, but the available facts point to a focused sushi, sashimi, and temaki order rather than a broad menu. Order with the setting in mind: sushi, sashimi, or temaki in a stylish lounge environment, with the room and late-night timing doing much of the work.
The value is strongest when the room matters
The $75-per-person spend makes the most sense when atmosphere is part of the reason for going. Mitsi is not the obvious pick for someone who only wants the cheapest possible meal or a quick casual stop. It is better suited to a night where design, intimacy, and a polished lounge feel matter alongside sushi, sashimi, and temaki.
Planning still helps because the venue runs on a limited weekly schedule. Mitsi is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday; it opens Thursday from 6 PM to 1 AM, and Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM. Dress should match the room: upscale casual is the safe lane.
Because the information is concise, the ideal way to judge Mitsi is by matching it to the right occasion. It is a Los Angeles lounge setting for late-night sushi, sashimi, temaki, and lingering in a polished room, not a broadly documented lunch spot or all-week dining room.
Bottom line: book it for a date, a stylish late night, or a small group that wants sushi, sashimi, temaki, and a polished lounge atmosphere in the same place. Skip it when price sensitivity, an all-week schedule, or a quiet room matters more than design and late-night energy.
Planning details
- Location
- 1737 Naud St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- mitsi.la
- Phone
- (213) 259-3905
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic, dimly lit lounge with plush, grand-cocktail-bar interiors that still feel unexpectedly intimate and designed for lingering over polished drinks and late-night sushi.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Signature Pours
- 50/50 Martini with tomato
- Seasonal Japanese-inspired cocktails
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1737 Naud St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the signature drink at Mitsi?
No specific signature drink. The grounded facts are that Mitsi has a chic, dimly lit, grand-cocktail-bar feel designed for lingering, with sushi, sashimi, and temaki at $75 per person in Los Angeles.
Does Mitsi have happy hour deals?
Based on the confirmed $75-per-person price, Mitsi should be approached as a polished evening venue in Los Angeles rather than a confirmed discount stop.
Is Mitsi open late?
Yes, especially on Friday and Saturday, when hours run until 2 AM. Thursday closes at 1 AM, while Monday through Wednesday and Sunday are closed, so this is a late-week, late-night option rather than an all-week place.
Is Mitsi good for a date?
Yes, if the date calls for an elegant, trendy, intimate, dimly lit lounge setting with sushi, sashimi, and temaki. The Thursday-to-Saturday late hours in Los Angeles make it a good fit for a night that may run long.
Is the food good at Mitsi?
Mitsi is a good fit if sushi, sashimi, and temaki are what you want. The cuisine is focused, so do not assume a broader menu unless you confirm current offerings directly with the venue.
Is Mitsi worth the prices?
Yes if you want a stylish late-night Los Angeles lounge experience with sushi, sashimi, temaki, and a $75-per-person spend. It is less compelling if you are looking for a cheap meal, lunch service, or a casual snack stop.
