Hilo sushi Omakase

The term “expert” is earned, and Hilo has definitely earned it. From homemade soy sauce to globally-sourced fish, Hilo’s Omakase is perhaps the best around. You’ll have cuts of fish you’ve never seen as sashimi, with unique garnishes for each. You won’t find a California roll here, nor will you be served yesterday’s fish; it’s fresh and authentic all the way. After a short interview of your likes and dislikes, Hilo will present you a custom Omakase until you’re 100% full and satisfied. If you consider yourself a sushi connoisseur, or want to be introduced to a wider range of sushi, or have specific food allergies that make other sushi dinners challenging, Hilo is your man!

When it comes to Omakase, Hilo stole my heart today. I’ve indulged and have had some of the best Sushi Los Angeles has to-offer both Omakase and À la cart. But Chef Hilo took it to the next level with his artistic touch and flavors that can only be described by the experience itself. The Japanese Red Snapper, trio Oysters, Hawaiian Kahala and pretty much everything he served still has me wanting more! Even offering Sapporo on draft!!

We had the opportunity to visit LA and were looking for a fantastic omakase restaurant. After some searching, we decided to try HiLo. At first, we were a bit hesitant because they had very few reviews, so we approached it with an open mind and no high expectations. However, words can’t describe how incredible the experience was—everything was flawless, from the staff to the food. I have never had omakase this fresh; I could literally taste the essence of the ocean in every bite. After the meal, we even got to chat a little with the chef, who shared stories about his life and career. This was truly an unforgettable experience for us, and we will definitely return and recommend it to everyone visiting LA. If you have the chance to try it, please leave them a review so more people can enjoy this amazing cuisine together!

The most delicious, tasteful sushi! The experience, the service, everything was incredible. The chef explained every plate he served. Where the fish came from. Great vibe and is super casual. I can't wait to go back.

Chef Hilo has created a multi sensory omakase experience that blew away our expectations. We went for my partner’s birthday and did Omakase A, and as people who don’t usually spend a ton of money on restaurants this was worth the splurge for the special occasion. The matching of the background orchestral music to the different courses, the amazing flavors in each serving, the visual atmosphere itself, even the water was surprisingly an elite water (who knew that was possible), and of course Chef Hilo himself and his stories and information sharing, it all came together for a wonderful experience. I would absolutely recommend this gem to anyone.

Chef Hilo was a joy to have as a host! Hilo was more than willing to accommodate dietary restrictions and the Omakase A course was delicious, well paired and paced.