Time for selfish confessions. I have purposely not reviewed Sushi Style because I didn't want to share my fantastic find which would possibly lead to bigger crowds, longer wait times, and less sushi for me. I said I was selfish... It all began when Kampai, my favorite sushi place for over ten years, sold to new owners. The search for a new place led me to Fresh Wasabi at 6645 West Bell Road. After enjoying a wonderful omakase experience with owner, Masa Kim, I was confident that I would become a regular there. When I mentioned this to Masa, and lamented the distance from my house to Fresh Wasabi, he advised that he owned another restaurant that was closer to my home called Sushi Style. I literally went to Sushi Style the very next day and many, many days since. If I am not there once a week, I begin having withdrawal symptoms. The most I have gone is 4 times in 7 days and I am not ashamed to say so. I would venture to guess that I have been to Sushi Style over 100 times in the past year.
What's so incredible to me is that I have never had the same meal. Every visit is unique, amazing, and delicious. I rarely order anything unless I am having a serious craving. I feel completely safe in the hands of all of the sushi chefs. Kevin, Danny, and Rafael have all created unique chef's choice dishes for me that were fabulous. Some of my favorite bites include: Hamachi Kama (aka Yellowtail Collar, a cut of fish that many throw away, seasoned and grilled or broiled, served with a delicious dipping sauce and lemon); Asian BBQ Ribs (not listed on menu, just on a tiny sign near the hostess stand, but almost always available); Shishito Peppers (only one in ten is spicy hot, sauteed in the most delicious sauce and topped with bonito flakes); and White Hawaiian Tuna Ceviche Style.
I have made so many great friends here. It is not unusual for me to know every person sitting at the sushi bar on a given evening. I tell anyone who will listen that this is the best sushi bar in town. I can't tell you how many people I have sent that came back to me bragging about the wonderful experience they had. If you like Japanese food made from scratch with authentic flavors and lots of love, then take my advice and get your butt in here.