HAMASAKU
Santa Monica, California www.hamasakula.com
The owner's name is Toshi, and had he opened this restaurant in Japan, he would have been arrested and shot for treason.
It is so creative and it pushes the boundaries of "Japanse sushi" so far out there, that it flies totally counter to the Japanese ethos that the nail which sticks out gets hammered down. So innovative it's offensive. A cultural insult. Morally wrong in every way but one: It's delicious.
Liberal use of soy paper for those who don't like kelp. A "cheeseburger roll" which is a hand held tuna roll that somehow tastes exactly like a cheeseburger. And a myriad of other unexpected ingredients will make the hardest choice on the menu, what NOT to order. It all looks good.
Probably a good idea to call ahead. I've never been turned away for wearing sneakers or whatever. Expect to walk away at about $120 for two people with a glass or two of sake or wine.
Santa Monica, California www.hamasakula.com
The owner's name is Toshi, and had he opened this restaurant in Japan, he would have been arrested and shot for treason.
It is so creative and it pushes the boundaries of "Japanse sushi" so far out there, that it flies totally counter to the Japanese ethos that the nail which sticks out gets hammered down. So innovative it's offensive. A cultural insult. Morally wrong in every way but one: It's delicious.
Liberal use of soy paper for those who don't like kelp. A "cheeseburger roll" which is a hand held tuna roll that somehow tastes exactly like a cheeseburger. And a myriad of other unexpected ingredients will make the hardest choice on the menu, what NOT to order. It all looks good.
Probably a good idea to call ahead. I've never been turned away for wearing sneakers or whatever. Expect to walk away at about $120 for two people with a glass or two of sake or wine.
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