Matsumoto, Koreatown
10 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Matsumoto draws sushi and omakase recommendations, including comments naming its move from Beverly to Western in Koreatown. Supporters praise quality and value, with a diner describing an omakase chosen around their preferred piece count. A mixed assessment finds the meal decent but expensive after a solo visit at the bar. Older Beverly-area comments are not descriptions of the current room.
Address
Matsumoto, 700 S Western Ave Ste 102, Los Angeles, CA 90005
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/potchie626 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023
Names Matsumoto among recommendations for a high-budget dinner.
- Recommendsu/halfnormal_ in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2024taste
Lists Matsumoto on Beverly as an affordable sushi option with good food, though the decor is due an update.
- Recommendsu/getwhirleddotcom in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023
Strongly endorses Matsumoto and says seeing many others suggest it was surprising.
- Recommendsu/ttnezz in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2024
Gives Matsumoto as a direct answer to the omakase request, with a link.
- Recommendsu/americanwest in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023
Names Matsumoto as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/rubixmaster44 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026taste
Says it is a true omakase where you pick a piece count and the chef chooses; excellent quality and rarely full.
- Recommendsu/chocobos1 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025value
Says Matsumoto is more affordable than other sushi spots they list, given its skill level.
- Contextu/zxxxxcccccc in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Notes that Matsumoto relocated to Koreatown.
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- Mixedu/BizNewsUSA in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2026value
Calls Matsumoto decent but costly after dining solo at the bar.
- Recommendsu/mr_ambiguity in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Answers the omakase question by naming Matsumoto.
- Recommendsu/Anewuser88 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Names Matsumoto as a suggestion when asked for sushi omakase.
- Recommendsu/rozes10 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Lists Matsumoto among West Hollywood sushi suggestions.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.