"Sushi Gen is an institution. This Little Tokyo strip mall joint has top-notch sushi, a relatively lively atmosphere, and reasonable prices. You’ll probably encounter a wait at most points in the day, but it’s worth it for the legendary sashimi deluxe platter ($42 at lunch, $48 at dinner). Watching one get delivered to your table is a very necessary LA experience, but you also can’t go wrong with the bar’s a la carte menu." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder