Sushi Note

"A sushi restaurant opened by David Gibbs and sommelier Silvia Gallo in 2018, known for its unique pairing of sushi and wine." - Mona Holmes

"A truly special sushi experience that won’t break the bank, Sushi Note comes from seasoned chef Kiminobu Saito, who trained at Nobu for years before opening a celebrated omakase counter called 4 on 6 in Encino. About six years ago, Saito linked with operator David Gibbs to open Sushi Note in Sherman Oaks serving a refined omakase inspired by jazz music. Expect a top-notch progression of fresh fish from Japanese and local waters draped over well-seasoned rice. The best seat in the house is right in front of Saito, who tends to command the central station at the three-chef bar. Make sure to pair the meals with the stellar wine list, which rivals Michelin-starred tasting menu spots. Saito and Gibbs expanded to a second omakase counter in Beverly Hills, for those who aren’t able to go over the Hollywood Hills." - Rebecca Roland, Mona Holmes, Matthew Kang

"Chef Kiminobu Saito’s steady approach to nigiri rides the line between classic Edo-style and the now decadent omakase familiar to Angelenos that fills spaces from Tarzana to the Golden Triangle of Beverly Hills. At Sushi Note in Beverly Hills, Saito’s longtime apprentice Earl Aguilar serves at a subterranean counter, but here in Sherman Oaks, Saito holds court with two other sushi chefs preparing one of the Valley’s best sushi menus. Like the fluid saxophone playing on Sushi Note’s sound system, Saito weaves around the seasonal fish offerings of the night with technical prowess. The latter half of a recent omakase featured a stellar shiro ebi, baby Japanese shrimp topped with salty pops of caviar." - Eater Staff

"A trip into Downtown isn’t necessary for outstanding sushi in Los Angeles. The Valley's low-key wine and sushi spot is a secret find on Monday evenings, where locals can take in quality omakase and nigiri paired with a thoughtful wine list. The modest interior and somewhat hushed vibe with jazz tunes make it a solid spot for a date night, or any occasion that calls for great sushi." - Eater Staff

"Over the weekend, I picked up Sushi Note’s Half Note omakase - one of my favorites in town - and it was almost as good as eating there. Eight pieces of premium sushi (including their legendary gravlax), two appetizers, and a roll for only $45. I’ll be back this weekend." - brant cox, kat hong, brett keating, james montgomery