Q

Q, an upscale sushi restaurant by chef Hiroyuki Naruke, is located in downtown Los Angeles' historic neighborhood, just west of Pershing Square. The atmosphere is calm, elegant, and traditional, with quietly playing classical music in the background. On one wall, vintage abacuses dangle, while above the chef's station, bright orbs of light illuminate each piece of sushi that emerges.

Q concentrates on Naruke's Edomae sushi, which features vinegar-seasoned rice and high-quality, fresh fish slices. The majority of Q's fish originates from Japan, with the remainder coming from both California and the East Coast. The whole omakase dinner ($165 per person) includes approximately 20 courses, the first four of which are tsumami (small appetizers), such as wasabi-topped pieces of fatty tuna and wild yellowtail from Japan. Scallops, salmon, New Zealand black snapper, mackerel, wild yellowtail belly, bluefin tuna, kohada, baracuda, braised octopus, and more arrive one by one until the meal comes to a close with the last square of sweet tamago. Those who prefer to drink sake between courses should get a carafe of the Kubota, one of Q's milder sake alternatives.

Address: 521 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Website: https://www.qsushila.com/