been going to sasabune for years and consider myself a sushi connoisseur. I've never written a review but when i read the review by jinx2life i felt compelled to stand up for arguably the best sushi joint in LA. to address his review directly - salmon sushi comes with a layer of kelp + sesame seeds to enhance the experience rather than to distract from any fishy-ness\r
they didn't mention the salmon roe cuz it's actually so good no words can do it justice & they would have had to eat their words. marinated in sake for at least a day, these delicious little eggs pop ever so refreshingly with every bite.\r
the warm rice crumbles cuz it's what makes it melt in my mouth & is not overpoweringly sweet & complements the fish besides it's sushi rice after & there's mirin in it\r
recommend the chef's special to taste the majority of fish they offer especially since they only serve what's best for the day\r
first - albacore sashimi plate\r
2nd - sushi o-toro (highest grade of toro) and chu-toro or sweet blue fin tuna (depending on season)\r
3rd - sushi yellowtail and salmon. yellowtail here is only the belly portion of the fish which guarantees good texture and flavor\r
4th - halibut followed by albacore sushi and kampachi (sometimes bonito)\r
there are a few different ones here on out and here you can request sushi or rolls (negitoro, ume shiso or salmon skin roll) and they finish with blue crab roll. ask for toro ice, butterfish too. just added chawanmushi and lobster stir fry and a clam miso soup to their menu\r
super good chawanmushi but i'm usually saving my stomach for the other good stuff.\r
if you still have room for dessert - love the black sesame ice cream AKA goma ice. not on the menu so ask for it. creamy consistency, nutty flavor, big in asia not so much here.\r
adventurous? - out of this world uni, mirugai (served with shiso leaf and yuzukoso) \r
make ressies!!! frequently go to matsuhisa, hiko, zo and etc...this is by far the most notable. seriously
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