Sushi Nakazawa opens on May 13
Parking along Robertson Boulevard — home to The Ivy, The Henry, Pizzana, Cecconi’s and, for part of the year, Sal’s Place — is about to get a little tougher.
A Michelin-starred sushi concept is set to debut along the bustling Beverly Hills hub on May 13.
From owner Alessandro Borgognone and chef-owner Daisuke Nakazawa, the Los Angeles arrival of Sushi Nakazawa brings a renowned NYC-born omakase to the West Coast.
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Sushi Nakazawa first debuted in New York in 2013, followed by a Washington, D.C. location that opened in 2018. Each went on to earn a Michelin star in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Nakazawa — who apprenticed under chef Jiro Ono, as captured in the David Gelb documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi — presents a highly seasonal “New York-mae” style omakase that showcases traditional and creative interpretations of Edomae-style nigiri. Fish is sourced from around the world with a focus on Japan-sourced cuts.
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Set inside a Studio UNLTD-designed space inspired by an underwater cavern, diners can expect Nakazawa’s signature nigiri alongside a curation of hot and cold composed dishes. There is the option for a chef’s menu at $295, served at the sushi counter by chef directly or the classic menu at $190, which features approximately seven courses of different flights of nigiri. The omakase experience in the dining room spans about 13 courses.
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Diners can also opt for a non-alcoholic, sake or sake and wine pairing curated by beverage director Dean Furth, who boasts crafting a lengthy wine list for Sushi Nakazawa, as well as an impressively extensive sake list.
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Sushi Nakazawa is located at 145 S. Robertson Blvd. in Beverly Hills. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. with lunch service and patio seating to come in the near future. Reservations are released two weeks in advance and are available on Resy.