Sushi Spot
Tarzana
Restaurant in Tarzana, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Sushi Spot is a practical Tarzana choice for an easy sushi dinner, especially for a date or small celebration that does not need a high-ceremony format. Choose it over nearby casual spots when dinner pacing matters; look elsewhere if the plan depends on lunch, a named tasting menu, or award-backed dining.
About Sushi Spot
Sushi Spot is a Tarzana dinner option with a limited weekly schedule: it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9:30 PM and closed Monday and Sunday. The safest way to plan around it is direct: treat it as an evening choice, not an all-day or lunch fallback.
A relaxed pick for a Tarzana dinner
The clearest reasons to consider Sushi Spot are its Tarzana location, casual dress code, and dinner-hour schedule. It may fit a simple evening plan when the group wants something casual and does not need a venue with published details about price, chef credit, awards, seating, or a defined service format.
Because there is no price tier, chef credit, awards profile, service style, or listed signature dish, the decision should stay simple. Choose it when the venue name and dinner hours fit the plan. If the meal needs a clearly defined format, named chef, or award-backed splurge, those details are not available.
Who should choose it over nearby casual options
Compared with Agra Tandoori, Famous Label's Deli, and Cici's Cafe, Sushi Spot is the more direct pick when the plan is specifically to visit Sushi Spot during its dinner hours. Those alternatives may make sense for different casual dining needs, while Sushi Spot's schedule points to a Tuesday-through-Saturday evening visit.
The main caveat is planning around the evening window. This is not a lunch option, and it is closed two days a week, so the easiest strategy is to treat it as a deliberate dinner plan rather than a last-minute all-day option. For a wider neighborhood scan, use our full Tarzana restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 19658 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356
- Website
- sushispotonventura.com
- Phone
- +18183458651
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sushi Spot reads as a classic, cozy neighborhood sushi bar rooted in Ventura Boulevard’s everyday dining culture. It favors a practical, regulars-first approach: fish rotates with market availability and the room fills with locals. The overall tone is approachable rather than theatrical, favoring steady quality and familiarity over spectacle. That grounded, community-oriented vibe makes Sushi Spot feel like a dependable local counter where the emphasis is on fresh fish and routine visits rather than destination dining.
Best For
Sushi Spot is best suited to casual, local dining: think weeknight returns, solo counter meals, and relaxed date nights. It is part of Ventura Boulevard’s everyday sushi circuit and caters to neighborhood regulars seeking fresh fish without the formality of high-end reservation-only counters. If you want a low-fuss evening built around straightforward, market-driven sushi and a convivial, conversational room, this is the kind of place Tarzana locals make part of their weekly rotation.
Ordering Tips
The menu highlights, seared toro, raw octopus, and uni, are natural starting points and are explicitly listed as signature dishes. Fish rotates with market availability, so ask staff what's freshest that day and lean on their recommendations. Because the spot is a neighborhood counter rather than a reservation-only omakase room, walk-in orders and informal, staff-led suggestions are the norm; follow the daily fish updates and prioritize the listed specialties to get a representative taste of what the kitchen is serving.
Venue details
Ambiance
Tiny, classic sushi bar with chaotic parking, eclectic playlists like Brazilian disco, and a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Omakase
Signature Dishes
- seared toro
- raw octopus
- uni
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 19658 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a heartier shared dinner instead of sushi, choose Agra Tandoori. If the priority is casual value and an easier daytime-style meal, Famous Label's Deli is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How Sushi Spot compares in Tarzana
Sushi Spot is the stronger pick when the brief is a dinner that feels more occasion-ready than a casual daytime meal. Khaosan Thai Street Food is better for Thai cravings and a more casual street-food lane, while Agra Tandoori makes more sense when the group wants Indian food with a shareable table format.
For value and ease, Famous Label's Deli, Cici's Cafe, and Fab Hot Dogs are safer casual calls. Sushi Spot is the better fit when ambiance matters more than speed, especially for a two-person dinner or a small celebration.
Booking difficulty is signaled as easy, so this is less of a trophy reservation and more of a useful neighborhood choice. If the group wants maximum convenience, choose the deli, cafe, or hot dog route; if the goal is a calmer dinner with a more adult feel, Sushi Spot is the sharper pick.
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Compare Sushi Spot
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sushi Spot | Tarzana | No published awards |
| Khaosan Thai Street Food | Woodland Hills | No published awards |
| Agra Tandoori | Tarzana | No published awards |
| Famous Label's Deli | Tarzana | No published awards |
| Cici's Cafe | Tarzana | No published awards |
| Fab Hot Dogs | Los Angeles | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Sushi Spot?
Dinner is the only option. Sushi Spot is open Tuesday through Saturday, 5–9:30 PM, and closed Monday and Sunday.
Is Sushi Spot good for a special occasion?
That depends on what kind of occasion you have in mind. The details are limited to Tarzana location, casual dress code, and Tuesday-through-Saturday dinner hours; awards, pricing, seating, and service format are not available.
