Sushi Dan
Studio City
Restaurant in Studio City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Sushi Dan is a practical Studio City pick when convenience matters more than ceremony. Use it for lunch, early dinner, or an easy Ventura Boulevard meal; cross-shop if the occasion needs a more polished room, clearer price signal, or destination-level dining energy.
About Sushi Dan
Sushi Dan is a Studio City venue with a casual dress code and daily hours. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 12–9:30 PM, Friday from 12–10:30 PM, Saturday from 12:30–10:30 PM, and Sunday from 12–9:30 PM.
The safest way to evaluate Sushi Dan is practical: it is a Studio City option with daily hours, later closing times on Friday and Saturday, and casual attire.
Use it for timing, not trophy dining
The clearest planning advantage is the schedule. Sushi Dan opens at noon most days, starts at 12:30 PM on Saturday, and stays open later on Friday and Saturday than on the rest of the week.
Keep the recommendation grounded: consider it when the Studio City location, casual dress code, and posted hours fit the plan.
Where it fits in a Studio City night
Sushi Dan can serve as a practical Studio City option when daily hours and casual dress matter. If you are comparing plans, keep the decision focused on the experience you want and confirm any other details directly with the venue.
If the plan is built around comparing different kinds of meals, consider other options such as Feu, Lucifers Pizza, Mantee Cafe, Rouge, or Sattdown Jamaican Grill.
Planning details
- Location
- 11056 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/194275
- Phone
- +18189852254
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sushi Dan presents the kind of neighborhood sushi counter common along Ventura Boulevard: unpretentious, reliably skilled and quietly current. The room favors locals over spectacle, filling up on weeknights with regulars who return year after year. It leans casual rather than theatrical, trading chef-celebrity flash for steady technique and familiar formats. The atmosphere is comfortable and convivial: a classic Valley sushi spot that feels cozy when the counter fills and lively without trying too hard. It’s the kind of place you go to because it’s part of the neighborhood rhythm, not because it’s a must-see food-world event.
Best For
Sushi Dan is best for low-key evening outings where dependable sushi and a neighborhood vibe are the point. The restaurant is well suited to groups of friends or families who appreciate straightforward, well-made Japanese classics and a room that fills on weeknights. It’s not pitched as destination fine dining; instead it serves as a go-to Studio City option for milestone meals that don’t require elaborate advance planning. Expect dinner service that rewards regulars and offers a convivial, conversational environment rather than formal ceremony.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the classics and the house signatures: the Rainbow Roll, Dan Combo and Rockin' Sushi are highlighted as go-to choices. Sit at the sushi counter when you can for the neighborhood rhythm it fosters. The place fills up on weeknights, so plan accordingly; this is a regular-driven spot where familiar formats and steady technique are the point, making straightforward, well-executed rolls and combo plates reliable picks.
Venue details
Ambiance
Simple and comfortable casual dining atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Sake
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Rainbow Roll
- Dan Combo
- Rockin' Sushi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 11056 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Planning details
Location
11056 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Mantee Cafe, Notable alternative
- Lucifers Pizza, Notable alternative
- Rouge, Notable alternative
- Feu, Notable alternative
- Sattdown Jamaican Grill, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Sushi Dan compares in Studio City
Choose Sushi Dan when the priority is an easy Japanese meal on Ventura Boulevard with broad daily hours. Mantee Cafe is the better cross-shop for a slower, more atmospheric group meal, while Lucifers Pizza is the easier call for casual value and minimal planning.
For a date or more considered dinner, compare it with Rouge and Feu before booking. Those make more sense when ambiance is the deciding factor; Sushi Dan is stronger when timing and a simpler meal matter more.
Sattdown Jamaican Grill is the better move when the group wants a more casual, flavor-forward alternative outside the Japanese lane. If booking difficulty is the concern, Sushi Dan's easy profile makes it the safer fallback.
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Compare Sushi Dan
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sushi Dan | Studio City | No published awards |
| Mantee Cafe | Studio City | No published awards |
| Lucifers Pizza | Studio City | No published awards |
| Rouge | Studio City | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Feu | Studio City | 2026 Conde Nast Traveler Hot List RestaurantsWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 |
| Sattdown Jamaican Grill | Studio City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sushi Dan good for a special occasion?
Sushi Dan may fit a relaxed plan in Studio City, especially if the posted hours and casual dress code work for the group. For questions about formal dining format, awards, pricing, or special-occasion amenities, check directly with the venue. For other comparison points, Rouge or Feu may also be worth considering.
What should a first-timer know about Sushi Dan?
Start with the basics: Sushi Dan is in Studio City and is open daily. Hours are 12–9:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 12–10:30 PM Friday, 12:30–10:30 PM Saturday, and 12–9:30 PM Sunday. If you want a different kind of meal, Mantee Cafe or Lucifers Pizza are comparison options.
What are alternatives to Sushi Dan?
For a different kind of meal, Mantee Cafe, Lucifers Pizza, Rouge, Feu, and Sattdown Jamaican Grill are comparison names to look at. Sushi Dan remains the Studio City venue covered here, while the others can help frame the choice if you are deciding among options.
What are the best times to visit Sushi Dan?
Sushi Dan opens at noon most days and at 12:30 PM on Saturday, with evening hours daily. Friday and Saturday run later, until 10:30 PM.
Is Sushi Dan good for solo dining?
If you need bar seating or a counter format, contact the venue before visiting. Sushi Dan's key planning points are its Studio City location, casual dress code, and daily hours.
