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11951 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 · Japanese restaurant, Asian restaurant, Restaurant · Sawtelle

Old-school West LA sushi spot with fresh fish, friendly family-run service, and strong lunch/happy hour value; occasional freshness and comfort complaints exist but most visits land solidly satisfying.

The verdict

U-Zen delivers solid A-grade performance through exceptional food quality and outstanding service attentiveness, anchored by a loyal multi-year customer base and genuine family-run hospitality. The reliable execution and strong lunch/happy hour value make it a competitive neighborhood favorite, though dated interior design and occasional delivery freshness concerns prevent it from reaching grade A territory. A trusted local standby rather than a destination restaurant.

One caveat: A few reports of fish tasting off on delivery/holiday-adjacent orders; dine-in tends to fare better

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Opening Hours

Monday Tuesday17:30–22:00 Wednesday11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 Thursday11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 Friday11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 Saturday11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 Sunday17:30–21:30
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