Go's Mart

Go's Mart, like many other sushi restaurants in the Los Angeles area, is housed in a run-down strip mall in a quiet neighborhood. You won't find a sign proclaiming Go's Mart's presence outside—in fact, you'll only see the word "sushi" written in enormous letters, which is a bit of an understatement.

Chef Go, who started this restaurant in 1997, has two tables and a 10-seat sushi counter where guests come for exquisite cuts of fish. The plump tuna is topped with the aforementioned gold flakes, and Go's excellent rice is packed with just the proper amount of wasabi. A cut of juicy butterfish is an ethereal taste adorned with truffle oil and a hint of spice, while Japanese eel is slick with sweet unagi sauce and slivers of lemon zest on top. It's a joy to watch Go and his crew work, and much more so when you get a taste of the complex results of their efforts. To be sure, Go's isn't for purists or those looking for a zen-like platonic ideal of sushi, but it is a distinct and pleasurable experience in the world of American sushi.

Address: 22330 Sherman Way c12, Canoga Park, CA 91303

Contact: 818-704-1459