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Kiwame

Traditional Japanese Favorites & Exotic New Cuisine

11920 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 287-7541
Markets: Los Angeles, CA Metro



Owner Message

  • For Fun
  • For Anniversaries
  • For Every Occassion

Sushi, sashimi, tempura and other traditional Japanese favorites are joined by new signature dishes such as halibut wrapped with uni, calamari with pasta, Kobe beef in bamboo leaf, and Kobe-style filet with foie gras. Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightly.


Tips

  • Know Before You Go
    The restaurant is not open for lunch on weekends.
  • The Extras
    Make your reservations fast, as it may be a rare opportunity to be served by Chef Uechi himeself. Who knows how long this enterprising restaurateur will be manning the sushi bar here?
  • Parking
    Valet is $3 at lunch time, $4.50 during dinner. Afternoon metered parking on Ventura Blvd. is usually doable.
  • Parking
    Valet is $3 at lunch time, $4.50 during dinner. Afternoon metered parking on Ventura Boulevard is usually doable.


Customer Reviews

Delicious food, excellent service, great price!
Reviewed by OnTheTown13 on 2009-06-20T19:40:48Z

we just had an early dinner at Kiwami (where Tama used to be). they really took care of us. the food was delicious. we started with this sashimi sampler that included those crispy spicy tuna cakes & blue crab roll. so good. had some Spanish mackerel (from Japan) and some Aji. washed it down with some Miso. we will 100% go back!

Pros: they know their fish!

Cons: too much to try

For sushi lovers
Reviewed by LAliving on 2009-03-26T17:02:35Z

I didn’t think that I could have better sushi than Katsu-Ya & Izaka-Ya. Surprise! Kiwame is a culinary event. From the Japanese style decor and delightful service, to the sake nesting in hot water filled pottery. The baby tuna (yeah, the name is a bit disturbing) is the best piece of fish I have ever tasted. The amazing confetti tempura was light and surprising. You can still have all the Katsuya faves but there is so much new goodness. Next time the privet sushi bar the chef himself works at. Absolutely worth a trip to Studio City.

Pros: Best Sushi I ever had

Cons: none what so ever

Kiwami will rule "sushi row"!
Reviewed by MyLastBite on 2009-02-03T10:02:09Z

My husband and I recently had dinner at Kiwami, and it's a fantastic new addition to our beloved "sushi row" (on Ventura blvd). We started with Blue Fin Tuna (flown in from Spain) $16, then on to Skip Jack Poke $9, Jalapeno Yellowtail $16, Unagi Shirayaki (first steamed, then baked) $10, Tasmanian Trout in foil $15, Mixed Tempura $16, Spicy Tuna with Baked Crab Roll $12. We loved EVERY BITE! Lots of photos on MyLastBite