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Shibucho
- Sushi Bars
- Los Angeles, CA
About this business
Shibucho is located in the L.A. neighborhood of Rampart Village and though the original owner no longer owns it, former employee turned master chef/restaurateur Shige Kudo handles the art of crafting seafood with ease. The reason why sushi became so popular in the U.S. was because places like Shibucho helped introduce it to the masses. Behind the bar, the fish is always delicately and precisely prepared for each guest. The space is small, however the wine list is impressive. In fact, Shige-san is known for his penchant of pa... read more
Location details
3114 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90057, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Customer gets raw deal at Shibucho – Recently, I had the depressing experience of dining at Shibucho on Beverly Blvd. in LA. Having had a great gastronomic experience at this venue back in the late nineties, I hoped to showcase high-end LA sushi to my son who recently started college here. When we arrived my reservation was confirmed and we were seated at the sushi bar. The chef informed us he does not make California rolls. Great, I said, because we want the true Shibucho experience. After which we were subjected to an onsl... read more
The Taj Mahal Of LA Sushi – Any who's who list of LA's top sushi chefs will always include alumni from Shibucho. For nearly three decades Shibucho has been serving traditional styled nigiri sushi to loyal customers who truly appreciate and respect the art of sushi. As the sushi market continues to evolve and grow in LA, it is great to have a place like Shibucho that adheres to time honored traditions in the art of sushi. You can't get a spicy tuna roll at Shibucho but you can get true Edo styled sushi from a sushi chef who t... read more
For expert sushi-philes, this cute little hole-in-the-wall is a sure thing. – The Scene More than 25 years ago, this sushi-only restaurant carved a small Japanese-style entryway out of a concrete strip mall. A single chef and server handle six wooden tables and medium-sized bar. Hushed, respectful and happy tones prevail--Shibucho is authentic to a fault, and the reverent sushi crowd is focused on what it's eating. The Food The exceptionally fresh fish approaches flawlessness. No written menu exists, so the staff prefers you... read more
It might be good before – The place is old, dirty and poorly maintained. When I was there on a Friday night (8 pm), it was EMPTY. The shrimp was not fresh, uni was supermarket quality, fish poorly sliced and sloppy. I left in less than one hour. I don't why Shibucho has four $ sign, it was not expensive.
Far from the Best – I went to Shibucho with a lot of expectations because it's the 2002 editorial winner for Best of Citysearch. Unfortunately I left the place rather disappointed. The fish there was fresh. However, many of them were somewhat flavorless and didn't melt in my mouth.
Incredible – This is the real deal, very authentic. Probably too traditional for many, but will surely impress the purest sushi fans.
Not So Good – There was nothing original about the chef's Omakase. Unfortunately, I was served a very ordinary seared albacore with arugala to start and then a fair and warm selection of salmon, tuna, hamachi, shrimp, and eel sushi. It was not until I had spanish mackarel sushi was I pleased with the chefs skills and at point my stomach was full.
Forget Matsuhisa! – Shige Kudo makes the best sushi this side of Tokyo. If you want Westside fufu sushi, go to Matsuhisa and get ripped off. Ever wonder why so many restaurants add "spicy" whatever to seafood? Because their fish is not fresh like Sibucho. Lots of the fish is flown in from Japan and Shige is an artist. What a delight to see one master prepare sushi for you just like a small shop in Tokyo. Even the wood paneling is straight out of Tokyo. The only problem is the location that has since declined. Park at the 7-E... read more
Frequently asked questions about Shibucho
How is Shibucho rated?
Shibucho has a 4.3 star rating with 60 reviews.
When is Shibucho open?
Shibucho is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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