Shunji
24 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles28 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Shunji draws strong recommendations for sushi and the wider omakase experience, including a diner's particular praise of its small plates. Some find it costly or difficult to book. The dissent is substantive: a diner did not enjoy either of two omakase visits, others prefer less expensive alternatives, and another found newcomers happier at Bar Sawa.
Address
Shunji Japanese Cuisine, 3003 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/lovela in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Includes Shunji among the strong omakase options in the list.
- Recommendsu/Designer-Ingenuity75 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026taste
Author calls Shunji a Michelin snub and one of the top sushi spots in LA and the country.
- Recommendsu/Southern_hog_85 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Places Shunji in the top tier of their list.
- Caveatu/TinyEric in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Says newcomers they took to Shunji came away less happy than those taken to Bar Sawa.
- Recommendsu/Illustrious_Lake_613 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2024taste
Top tier; thinks its small plates are the best in LA, with good variety.
- Caveatu/FishROurFriendsNotFd in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Did two omakase visits years ago and didn't enjoy either; also tried lunch, which felt different.
- Caveatu/dairypope in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2024value
Doesn't see the hype; feels the sushi is no better than much cheaper spots.
- Recommendsu/3xperimental in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026
Named among authentic omakase spots, though tough for a first-time sushi eater to appreciate.
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- Recommendsu/Formal_Chemistry6878 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Ranks Shunji fourth in their personal top-ten list.
- Caveatu/SinoSoul in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Would pick Kogane's lunch over Shunji every time.
- Recommendsu/smokymotor48 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Lists Shunji as a pick, offering no detail.
- Recommendsu/kawi-bawi-bo in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024
Recommends this sushi spot alongside The Brothers Sushi.
- Recommendsu/Nice_Two_9010 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Lists this among their favorites; says they eat only nigiri, handrolls and sashimi.
- Recommendsu/Confident-Change-257 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024
Names this sushi spot as its pick for the best high-end sushi.
- Recommendsu/ThePlurnalist in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Has eaten there about three times and says it won't disappoint, though reservations are hard.
- Recommendsu/RelationshipCool1842 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Lists Shunji as a suggested answer.
- Recommendsu/chocobos1 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025ambience
Describes Shunji as a quiet neighborhood place that feels special.
- Recommendsu/MinuteElegant774 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2024
Calls this omakase counter lovely for a traditional-style experience, echoing others.
- Recommendsu/gammaknifu in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2024
Agrees with the posted list, while noting reservations look tight for New Year's Eve.
- Recommendsu/the_judge_168 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2024service
Recalls a tailored omakase before a renovation, and doubts the experience could be repeated.
- Recommendsu/uunngghh in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2024
Lists Shunji among the suggested sushi options.
- Recommendsu/fermentedAlex in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Recalls an excellent meal at Shunji.
- Recommendsu/Tune_Many in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023
Suggests Shunji as one of two options.
- Recommendsu/lafromnyc in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Rates Shunji highly for Westside sushi and finds booking easier than at Mori Nozomi.
- Recommendsu/Brilliant-Bake9686 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026
Calls Shunji excellent and says it is a safe pick alongside Omakase by Maeda.
- Recommendsu/Armenoid in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2025
Suggests making the drive to Shunji.
- Recommendsu/elee17 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Rates Shunji as excellent.
- Recommendsu/Horror-Track-304 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2024
Calls this an excellent all-round experience with good food, though it may be expensive; has visited twice.
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