A Field History of Ventura Boulevard’s Sushi Corridor
Iroha Sushi
Studio CityOPENLast verified 2026-06-15
Iroha Sushi (operating as "Iroha Sushi of Tokyo") is a long-running Japanese/sushi restaurant at 12953 Ventura Blvd in Studio City, on LA's "Sushi Row" corridor. It sits behind a folk-art/eclectic boutique in a large indoor-outdoor space and is regarded by local critics as a Valley classic. It remains open as of 2026. Its most notable historical significance is in lineage: chef Todd Murakami (later chef-owner of Murakami Sushi) worked there as a young sushi chef early in his career. A precise founding year could not be confirmed from a primary source; the BBB "file opened" date of 2/24/2016 is a BBB record-creation date, not the restaurant's actual opening. Owner is listed by BBB as "Marchan Osawa" (single source). No Michelin star or major award was found for the Studio City location (the Michelin-listed "Iroha" is an unrelated restaurant in Osaka, Japan).
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Lineage — chefs who trained here
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Chef Todd Murakami (later chef-owner of Murakami Sushi) worked at Iroha in Studio City as a young sushi chef early in his career.
Neighborhood Gems: Murakami Sushi — Tasting Table · link “Owner Todd Murakami, whose sushi career spans decades (back to the iconic Iroha in Studio City), runs the shop with his wife”
Signature dish(es)
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Notable dishes: spicy tuna crispy rice, Lemon Roll, spicy miso soup (Infatuation), and a crispy-rice sushi burger (Ventura Blvd magazine; not in the Infatuation review).
Iroha Sushi - Review - Studio City - Los Angeles — The Infatuation · link
Welcome to Crispy Rice Burger — Ventura Blvd Magazine · link
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Signature/popular items include a spicy tuna crispy rice and a spicy tuna 'sushi burger,' plus filet mignon and halibut carpaccio appetizers.
Iroha Sushi - Review - Studio City - Los Angeles — The Infatuation · link “the spicy tuna crispy rice is heftier, crispier, and actually worth ordering”
Iroha Sushi of Tokyo - Updated 2026, Sushi Restaurant in Studio City, CA — OpenTable · link “Popular chef creations include filet mignon and halibut carpaccio appetizers and a wildly popular spicy tuna sushi burger.”
Location
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Iroha Sushi (Iroha Sushi of Tokyo) is located at 12953 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604.
Sushi In Los Angeles | Studio City | Iroha Sushi of Tokyo (official site) — Iroha Sushi of Tokyo · link “12953 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604”
Iroha Sushi Of Tokyo | BBB Business Profile — Better Business Bureau · link “12953 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604-2235”
Iroha Sushi - Review - Studio City - Los Angeles — The Infatuation · link “12953 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604”
IROHA SUSHI OF TOKYO - Updated May 2026 - 1533 Photos & 1487 Reviews — Yelp · link
Contact Us | Iroha Sushi of Tokyo (official) — Iroha Sushi of Tokyo · link
Status
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Iroha Sushi of Tokyo is currently open as of 2026 (official hours; Yelp updated May 2026). OpenTable dropped: no real online booking.
IROHA SUSHI OF TOKYO - Updated May 2026 - 1533 Photos & 1487 Reviews — Yelp · link “IROHA SUSHI OF TOKYO - Updated May 2026 ... 12953 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, California”
Iroha Sushi of Tokyo - Updated 2026, Sushi Restaurant in Studio City, CA — OpenTable · link “Iroha Sushi of Tokyo - Updated 2026, Sushi Restaurant in Studio City, CA”
Contact Us | Iroha Sushi of Tokyo (official) — Iroha Sushi of Tokyo · link
Other notes
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Iroha is regarded as a longstanding San Fernando Valley sushi spot, set in a large indoor-outdoor space tucked behind a folk-art / eclectic boutique on Ventura Blvd.
Iroha Sushi - Review - Studio City - Los Angeles — The Infatuation · link “a large indoor-outdoor space that feels like eating sushi in a bamboo forest ... tucked behind a folk art boutique on Ventura”
Neighborhood Gems: Murakami Sushi — Tasting Table · link “back to the iconic Iroha in Studio City”