Cuisine:

• Japanese
• Sushi bar
• Others

Wa Description:
Founded by a friendly trio of Matsuhisa alums, this intimate sushi bar is tucked into the second floor of a nondescript mini-mall, where a smattering of white linen-clad tables enjoys a decent view of the city from the hillside site. At prices somewhat less than at the owners' alma mater---and with the kind of personal service rarely found there---Wa offers inspired dishes such as a caviar- and gold leaf-crowned terrine of ankimo (monkfish liver) and shrimp, accented with apple purée; halibut with mustard sauce; and a lobster tempura martini in a sweet miso-infused cream sauce. Prepared on a beat-up range behind the sushi bar are French-inspired creations such as Santa Barbara prawns with sea urchin in a velvety beurre blanc or Chilean sea bass topped with seared foie gras in a glistening port wine reduction. The quality of the traditional sushi and sashimi has been elevated, too, making this one of L.A.'s most exciting and underrated Japanese restaurants.


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