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They opened the restaurant in 1994 at the corner of Zelzah
Avenue and Ventura Boulevard. At first there were not many
customers, but people soon learned that Makoto Sushi is
always “oiishi” – delicious! So the number
of customers grew. Now they are so busy “it is difficult
to keep up,” says owner chef Makoto with a wry smile.
Many customers including men and women of all ages enjoy
the restaurant until 1 A.M., which is closing time.
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includes stylish offerings such as “tuna garlic
steak” as well as traditional dishes like “maguro
tataki” (chunky tuna). In the old days Makoto
made sushi on La Cienega Boulevard; for the twenty years
since, he has been satisfying customers as they continued
to enjoy his traditional style sushi. To please his
old customers, and to remain true to Japanese culinary
traditions, he cannot take traditional sushi off the
menu. At first glance, owner chef Makoto looks rugged,
but inside he is gentle; he loves his customers, and
if you speak with him, you’ll find he is a very
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Ceviche (conch - $9.95)
If you love shellfish, you won’t
be able to stay away from their ceviche.
It is to die for! The taste is crunchy
and totally conch, but the conch is as
good as abalone! And with salsa on top,
it goes perfectly with an alcoholic drink.
Usually ceviche is made of chunks of white
fish and salsa mixed together, but they
slice fresh conch with salsa; which is
the owner chef’s brilliant idea.
At the center of the dish, there is marinated
seaweed with Yuzu dressing.
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| Yuzu flavor
gives an excellent accent, and the seaweed is soft
and nicely chilled. As you eat this dish you can almost
smell the aroma of the sea. |
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| Hanabi
($5.95)
This is an original Makoto sushi creation. Its inspiration
is the crackle of fireworks. When you eat it, you
will surely feel that crackle because of the spicy
taste. Spicy tuna is quite hot, but it has become
a cherished habit. Rice ball with soy sauce is grilled
until the soy sauce is slightly burnt, creating
a pungent taste that enhances the flavor remarkably.
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| Usually combined with spicy tuna, the coating is
similar to tempura, but where tempura is fried, our
rice bowl is grilled creating a lighter texture Many
customers are fascinated by the charm of Hanabi; some
take out ten orders at a time! And for customers who
find spicy food challenging, you’re welcome
to tell us how hot you want it; a milder version is
always available. |
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