LMU after Graduation late Lunch on Westside

Thanks Westsidegal.... they usually get booked up for lmu graduation in October, but they recently had a cancellation for the same size party as mine. I'm excited to go to this restaurant. Ive lived in the Marina and have been meaning to go there for a while now. Moving to Dubai next week (day after graduation), so its great to finally get the chance to eat here. Thanks for the rec.!!!

utjackie in Los Angeles Area

Sushi Zo, somesaid going downhill???

Don't get me wrong the sushi is amazing!! But I will never go back EVER!!! I went to Sushi Zo by myself, ready to see what all the hype was about. I am a sushi freak. I have eaten sushi in 15 countries including Japan. I have eaten at Urasawa, Nozawa, Masa in New York and some of the best sushi establishments in the world. I know the proper sushi etiquette and respect traditional sushi. I walked in excited to try the omakase. The place was empty at 12:30 in the afternoon. A lady approached me and said you realize that this restaurant has no cut rolls. I said yes, I would like to sit at the sushi bar. She then said, sorry, you can only order omakase at the sushi bar. I said I know, thank you. She sat be to the farthest left seat at the bar right next to the wall. Mind you that this particular seat had no view of the sushi. I was looking at a wooden slab in front of me which blocked all the action. I asked if I could be moved to the front of the bar and the sushi chef started yelling at me, he screamed, "NO YOU SIT DOWN RIGHT THERE OR LEAVE" I was shocked, I was stunned, I didn't know what to think. Mind you, that I am a descent looking woman that was professionally dressed. I have never felt more disrespected at a restaurant in my life. If people think Mr. Nozawa is bad... He's an angel compared to this chef at Sushi Zo. Mr. Nozawa and I are tight.. this man is the true Sushi Nazi. I really should have gotten up and left, but I had to see what all the hype was amount. So I swallowed my pride sat down in disgust and waited for my first plate. The sushi was good, but it didn't blow my socks away. I'd much rather spend my money elsewhere, where they have some respect for their customers. The pieces were quite small, and the rice at Nozawa is much more tasty. I even gave them the doubt maybe the rest of the bar was reserved for others. Not a single customer showed up until after I finished my yuzu drink. Never Again!!!
Go to Nozawa or Sushi Gen downtown for bomb sushi.
If you go for lunch at Sushi gen you must try the Sahimi lunch special.. but remember you can only order that at a table. The omakase is also great at the sushi bar. The chefs are lovely.

Sushi Zo can go *^*$& off!

utjackie in Los Angeles Area

Need help with June college visits

Paul's Kitchen downtown... relatively close to USC.... has amazing chinese food. Their It is a hole in the wall, and the waiters speak english, but start the conversation in Spanish. their Chinese chicken salad is to die for and their Egg foo tong is amazing. As for a cheap eat near USC.. chanos Mexican right by USC on Figaroa and 29th has amazing pastrami nauchos and great taquitos. They have amazing breakfast tacos too...

Please note both places are hole0in -the-walls with great food.

utjackie in Los Angeles Area