Shin Sushi
Japanese Sushi · Encino · Michelin One Star · Chef Taketoshi Azumi
Japanese sushi omakase by Chef Taketoshi 'Take' Azumi, 1 Michelin star. Opened July 2018, earned first Michelin star 2019 (retained through 2025). Intimate 8-seat counter + 4 table seats. Strip mall location known for exceptional value and educational dining experience. Chef known for storytelling about each fish. No menu - pure omakase format.
16573 Ventura Blvd, Ste 14, Encino, CA 91436, Encino
- 1 Michelin Star
Menu
Dishes
- chewy Hokkaido conch
- silky jellyfish
- house-made tofu
- fried mini crab
- Menegi — chive nigiri tied with crispy nori, topped with bonito
- very rare and lightly torched cherry trout (sakura masu)
- anago (saltwater eel)
- River crab
- seasonal mushrooms
- monkfish liver
Tasting Menu
- Lunch Omakase (100) — Lighter omakase format during lunch hours. Source: Yelp reviews
- Omakase (100)
- Meals run around ~ (240)
- Dinner Omakase (100) — Full omakase experience: appetizer platter + miso soup + 14 pieces nigiri + dessert (~18 courses total). No menu - pure chef's choice. Seatings at 5:30 PM (max 6 guests) and 7:30 PM (max 8 guests). Source: theinfatuation.com, Yelp reviews
Wines
- Daiginjo Sake (24) — Premium daiginjo selections. By the glass. Source: shin-sushi.restaurants-world.com
Phone: +1 818-616-4148
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