Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
Serious Edomae omakase, Downtown LA.
Q Sushi is a serious Edomae-style omakase counter in Downtown Los Angeles, recognised by Opinionated About Dining three consecutive years and holding a Michelin Plate in 2025. At the $$$$ price tier, it is the right booking for omakase-focused diners who want technical precision over atmosphere. Book several weeks out — seats move fast and there is no lunch service.
At the $$$$ price tier, Q Sushi on West 7th Street in Downtown Los Angeles is one of the harder reservations to justify on paper — and one of the easier ones to justify once you understand what chef Hiroyuki Naruke is doing technically. This is a serious omakase counter, recognised on the Opinionated About Dining Leading Restaurants in North America list three consecutive years running (ranked #113 in 2023, #151 in 2024, #154 in 2025), and holding a Michelin Plate designation alongside a La Liste score of 75 points in 2025. The OAD ranking trajectory tells you this is not a flash-in-the-pan operation. Book it if precision-driven Edomae-style sushi at the $$$$ level is what you are after in Los Angeles. If you want something more immediately accessible or with a longer track record of Michelin stars, compare it against Sushi Kaneyoshi or Nozawa Bar before committing.
The editorial angle here is cuisine mastery, and that framing holds. Edomae sushi is a tradition built on restraint and precision: the rice temperature, the hand pressure on nigiri, the curing and marinating of fish rather than relying on raw freshness alone to carry every piece. Chef Naruke works in that tradition directly. The OAD recognition, which is sourced from votes by professional diners and chefs rather than a single guide's inspector, signals peer-level credibility that carries weight in evaluating technical seriousness. Three consecutive years on that list, with rankings that remained consistent rather than spiking and fading, is the kind of signal that matters more than a single review cycle. Compare this to the North American sushi field more broadly: counters like Masa in New York City or Sushi Masaki Saito in Toronto operate at the absolute ceiling of the format, typically at higher price points than Q Sushi. Q Sushi sits in a tier below that ceiling but above the casual omakase wave that has expanded across Los Angeles in recent years.
Within Los Angeles specifically, the relevant peer set includes Morihiro, Shin Sushi, and Asanebo. Q Sushi's Downtown location on West 7th Street sets it apart geographically from the Brentwood and Studio City sushi corridor, which may matter for where you are staying. If you are working from our Los Angeles hotels guide and are based Downtown or in the Arts District, Q Sushi becomes a direct dinner option. If you are in the west side, factor in the drive before you book.
Q Sushi opens exclusively for dinner service: Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 4 to 8:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 4 to 9:30 pm. It is closed Mondays. The dinner-only format is standard for serious omakase operations of this type — the kitchen's work happens in the afternoon preparation, and the compressed evening service keeps the counter experience consistent. There is no lunch service, so if your itinerary requires a midday booking, look elsewhere. For context on how this compares to the broader Los Angeles dining scene, our full Los Angeles restaurants guide covers the range of options across meal periods and price tiers.
Booking difficulty is rated hard. A three-year consecutive OAD ranking with Michelin recognition in a small-counter omakase format means seats move quickly. Plan to book several weeks in advance at minimum, and do not assume last-minute availability even on slower midweek nights. The booking method is not publicly listed in our database, so check the venue directly or use a reservation platform that covers Downtown LA. Phone details are not available in our current records; the address is 521 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014.
The Google rating sits at 4.0 from 99 reviews, which is worth contextualising: omakase counters with strong OAD and Michelin recognition often receive mixed consumer ratings because the format, price point, and pacing are not universally understood by a general audience. Weight the peer-facing OAD recognition more heavily than the aggregate Google score when making your decision.
Book Q Sushi if you are a food-focused traveller treating Los Angeles as a serious dining destination rather than a backdrop. The $$$$ price tier requires that Edomae-style omakase is genuinely what you want, not a novelty visit. Solo diners and couples in the omakase format are the natural fit here. If you are planning a special occasion dinner in Los Angeles at the $$$$ tier, Q Sushi competes directly with the Japanese end of the market and offers a more focused, technically rigorous experience than many of the city's newer omakase openings. For comparison across the full LA fine dining spectrum , including options like Le Bernardin in New York City for calibration on what $$$$ buys at the absolute leading of fine dining in the US , our guides to Los Angeles experiences and bars can help you build the rest of your itinerary around the meal.
If you are newer to omakase and want more context before committing to the format, look at the broader Los Angeles Japanese dining category first. Counters at a lower price point will give you the format experience without the full $$$$ commitment. But if you already know omakase is your format and you want the technically serious version of it in Downtown LA, Q Sushi has the credentials and the longevity to back up the booking. For destinations elsewhere in the US that benchmark the same level of seriousness, The French Laundry in Napa, Alinea in Chicago, Lazy Bear in San Francisco, and Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg all operate at comparable commitment levels in their respective categories. Q Sushi belongs in that conversation for what it does within its own tradition. Also worth checking: Emeril's in New Orleans and the Los Angeles wineries guide if you are planning a wider California food and drink trip.
Book at least three to four weeks out. Q Sushi operates on a tight dinner-only schedule (closed Mondays, four-hour service windows Tuesday through Sunday), which limits available seats considerably. At the $$$$ price tier with OAD Top 200 recognition, demand stays high. Check for cancellations mid-week if your preferred date is full.
Yes, and it may be the strongest format here. Omakase counters are built for solo diners: you get full interaction with the chef and no logistical friction. Chef Hiroyuki Naruke's Edomae-focused approach rewards focused attention, which solo dining facilitates better than group settings.
Dinner is your only option. Q Sushi does not offer lunch service on any day of the week. Service runs from 4 pm on all open days, with Friday and Saturday extending to 9:30 pm — the longest windows available if you prefer a later seating.
Small groups of two to four are manageable, but larger parties will likely face constraints at what is an omakase counter format. If you are organising six or more, check the venue's official channels before booking — the limited seats and fixed service window make large-group coordination harder here than at a full-service Japanese restaurant.
Hayato in the Arts District is the closest direct comparison: Michelin-starred, similarly precise, and arguably easier to justify as a special-occasion spend given its star recognition. Kato on the Westside offers a more modern Japanese-influenced tasting menu at a slightly more accessible price. If you want to move away from the omakase format entirely, Camphor in Downtown LA gives you refined technique in a less structured setting.
Yes, provided the occasion suits a quiet, counter-format dinner rather than a celebratory group dinner with wine service and atmosphere. Q Sushi's OAD Top 200 ranking and Michelin Plate recognition support the prestige case, but the experience is chef-focused and restrained. For a larger celebration, a venue with a private dining room would serve better.
At $$$$ in Downtown LA, Q Sushi holds up for diners who prioritise technical Edomae sushi above everything else. OAD ranked it #154 in North America in 2025 and it has held a Michelin Plate across multiple years, which supports the premium. If you are less certain about the omakase format or looking for a broader dining experience, Hayato or Kato may give you more apparent value for comparable spend.
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