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The Best always elicits passions, even flames, but we are PuristSPro and we don't shy away from controversy if the position is heartfelt. There are many famous sushi places in Los Angeles, quite a few with their own fan base for "best" - Jinpachi; Urosawa...  

I don't know if this the best in L.A., you are going to have to buy me dinner there so I can tell you if it is or isn't! ;) -MW

After you take me to your nominees for best... I like to save the best for last. :p

Sasubune was good prior to moving. ED-209 took us to a omakase only place but I forgot what it was called, let me ask him. -MW

I don't remember where it was but it was good. Let me ask him. -MW

Awesome sushi. When are you taking us there? :) Regards, ED-209 ...  

The extensive use of gold flakes does not make it the best! To be honest, the ingredients do not look that great (the uni for example), and the maki techniques look amateurish. I certainly hope LA can offer better. The Shirako looks terrible ! And served ... 

Hi, Dean, Again we butt heads (but in a most amicable way! :-) ) I have tried Kubei, three times, and I did like it; several hardcore Japanese friends hate it. Go figure, huh? (BTW I've tried both locations...) I agree about the gold flakes, not my taste ... 

Wonderful response. I did not mean to offend, and agree with much of your retort. However I did not recommend the steak restaurant BECAUSE it was Forbes "most expensive". I have been recommending it long before Forbes took notice, and I recommended it bec... 

Thank you, Dean, I look forward to our first meeting when we will both have much to share. All clarifications well noted. There is a (in) famous Chinese dish made with chicken similar to shirako...both (can) have that buttery texture and richness, with ju...  

Is Kubei (I thought it was Kuybey) where we met up for lunch in Ginza? Let me dig up pics on my external harddrive... -MW

Kuybey is "too kewl for skool" in new Chinese... Yes, the three of us had lunch there...

Is the Kubei that you speak of in the Ginza area? I thought it was spelled Kuybey ( and not far from the Panerai Boutique IIRC) but no matter. If it's the same place than I've been there! I'm no sushi connoisseur but that place was delicious! The staff wa... 

Hi Dean, I've only been to Kyubei once (location in Ginza near AP and Panerai boutiques) and it was the best sushi I've ever had. I'm surprised that others didn't have a great experience as we did. I loved it and hope to go back soon. Regards, ED-209 ...  

Glad you liked it, If you were in Tokyo, chances are that you might also have tried another famous sushi restaurant, my cousin's family restaurant Fukuzushi in Roppongi. Portions are more Western size so extremely popular amongst expats and tourists. Warm... 

I've forgotten, near a FLW building (my host was a Nagatani) with only 6 seats in the whole restaurant, all at the sushi bar - these are / were my most memorable sushi encounters, bar none. Sushi Kanezaka was open just a few weeks; the Palace had just reo... 

Thanks for bringing this one up. Not familiar with Kanesaka and I am sure it was epic, but the Palace Hotel back then was my local watering hole for business lunches way back when I was a money broker. Great steak sandwiches. Kanesaka reminds of this hidd... 

I enjoy shabu-shabu very much, any recommendations for Tokyo near Shidome/Ginza/Shinbashi? -MW

Not too far away from Shiodome/Ginza/Shinbashi, in the downtown neighborhood of Ningyocho is one of my absolute favourite Shabu-Shabu/Sukiyaki restaurants called Imahan . This place dates back to 1895 and also sell wagyu through their butcher. You will no... 

Thanks for the recommendation. We did Rengetsu and this other place that a PuristS took us too but forgot the name. Will definitely look it up when I next visit Tokyo and will be seeking your advice! Have a great week Dean. -MW

Thanks for the recommendation for Fukuzushi, I haven't been there but will have to try it out on the next trip. Regards, ED-209

Thinking of making a booking when there in April

Jewel Bako in east village. Kyo Ya if you are adventurous - fusion tapas.

Hi TM, This looks so good!!! Secret password: pastrami :-)

A date request and no reponse yet? :( ATM did mention the secret password "pastrami" LOL.... :) Regards, ED-209

Since ATM is personally idolized by none other than Joel Robuchon, i'm afraid I might get blacklisted by Mr. Robuchon, or worse, poisoned, in a fit of jealousy! But hey, what's life without a little danger, right? Ok, ATM, you're on - date on! Let's decid... 

:) Regards, ED-209

Looks delicious. Unfortunately too delicious! Uh oh. Careful. Non PuristSPro members can figure out which place this is. In c12 seconds of detective work, I figured it out from one clue. Goodness, that looks mouthwatering delicious.