Sushi Yotsuya

Masa Matsumoto is the owner (chef/owner) of Sushi Yotsuya.

• Sushi Counters Across California Perfect for Dining Solo — MICHELIN Guide · link
  “The counter is led by Chef/owner Masa Matsumoto and only allows for the omakase.”
• Sushi Yotsuya — Time Out Los Angeles · link
  “Chef Masa Matsumoto is a traditionalist: there are no novelties, just fresh fish on warm rice with delicate Japanese seasonings.”
• Sushi Yotsuya Restaurant Tarzana Los Angeles CA Reviews — GAYOT · link
  “chef-owner Masa Matsumoto's strictly traditional sushi is ultra-fresh and expertly crafted with warm rice”
• Masa Matsumoto - Restaurant - Sushi Yotsuya | LinkedIn — LinkedIn · link
  “Masa Matsumoto - Restaurant - Sushi Yotsuya”

Sushi Yotsuya is led by chef/owner Masa Matsumoto.

• Sushi Counters Across California Perfect for Dining Solo — MICHELIN Guide · link
  “The counter is led by Chef/owner Masa Matsumoto and only allows for the omakase.”
• Sushi Yotsuya — Time Out Los Angeles · link
  “Chef Masa Matsumoto is a traditionalist ... fresh fish on warm rice with delicate Japanese seasonings.”

Sushi Yotsuya received a MICHELIN Plate in the MICHELIN Guide California 2019. This is a 'Plate' distinction (quality cooking), NOT a Michelin star.

• Sushi Counters Across California Perfect for Dining Solo — MICHELIN Guide · link
  “The procession of nigiri here forgoes all bells and whistles and focuses instead on the quality of the fish, simply but carefully prepared.”
• Sushi Yotsuya - Sushi restaurant in Tarzana, Los Angeles — Postcard · link
  “MICHELIN Plate recognition in the Michelin Guide California 2019.”

The restaurant is strictly omakase, serving traditional sushi with no California rolls or novelties; nigiri is served on warm rice.

• Sushi Counters Across California Perfect for Dining Solo — MICHELIN Guide · link
  “only allows for the omakase ... the procession of nigiri forgoes all bells and whistles to focus instead on the quality of the fish”
• Sushi Yotsuya — Time Out Los Angeles · link
  “Chef Masa Matsumoto is a traditionalist: there are no novelties, just fresh fish on warm rice with delicate Japanese seasonings.”
• Sushi Yotsuya - Review - Los Angeles — The Infatuation · link
  “a traditional omakase that leans toward the less-common - you might get some live octopus or a needlefish with shiso”

Sushi Yotsuya sits on Ventura Boulevard's 'Sushi Row' corridor (San Fernando Valley) and is described as among the most celebrated Japanese restaurants along it.

• Sushi Yotsuya — Time Out Los Angeles · link
  “18760 Ventura Blvd ... Ventura Boulevard is known as Sushi Row.”
• SUSHI YOTSUYA - 18760 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, California - Sushi Bars — Yelp · link
  “18760 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, California.”
• Sushi Yotsuya - Review - Los Angeles — The Infatuation · link
  “18760 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356 ... (818) 708-9675”

The restaurant is open, operating dinner service and closed Mondays, and remains active as of 2026.

• Sushi Yotsuya — Time Out Los Angeles · link
  “Noon-2pm and 6-10pm Tuesday through Friday; 5:30-10pm Saturday; 5:30-8:30pm Sunday”
• SUSHI YOTSUYA - 18760 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, California - Sushi Bars — Yelp · link
  “SUSHI YOTSUYA - Updated May 2026 - 327 Photos & 183 Reviews”

The space is a no-frills mini-mall sushi bar with dated decor (an old TV playing basic cable) whose word-of-mouth reputation as a 'valley insider's secret' grew steadily over the years.

• Sushi Yotsuya - Sushi restaurant in Tarzana, Los Angeles — Postcard · link
  “Chef Masa's word-of-mouth reputation has grown steadily over the years and his restaurant is a valley insider's secret”
• Sushi Yotsuya - Review - Los Angeles — The Infatuation · link
  “an old TV in the corner guaranteed to always be playing something terrible on basic cable, and the interior hasn't been touched since sometime when Reagan was president”

Sushi Yotsuya serves a traditional, omakase-only Edomae experience on warm rice, with no California rolls or novelties.

• Sushi Counters Across California Perfect for Dining Solo — MICHELIN Guide · link
  “The counter is led by Chef/owner Masa Matsumoto and only allows for the omakase ... focuses instead on the quality of the fish, simply but carefully prepared.”
• Sushi Yotsuya — Time Out Los Angeles · link
  “Chef Masa Matsumoto is a traditionalist: there are no novelties, just fresh fish on warm rice ... You'll never find a California roll at this restaurant.”