Sushi Gen
Sushi Gen serves traditional Japanese sushi at 422 E 2nd St and appears in Opinionated About Dining’s North America rankings for 2024 and 2025.
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- Address
- 422 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Phone
- (213) 617-0552
- Website
- sushigen-dtla.com
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Opinionated About Dining recognition
Opinionated About Dining ranked Sushi Gen No. 266 in North America for 2024 and No. 268 for 2025. Its 2026 Recommended status shows continuing attention from the same organization.
Traditional Japanese sushi and sake
Traditional Japanese sushi anchors the kitchen, with chutoro, yellowtail collar, engawa, and uni among the named dishes. Sake is the relevant pairing lane for drink planning.
422 E 2nd St counter meals
422 E 2nd St puts the restaurant in Los Angeles, with lunch and dinner both in scope. A chef’s counter, casual dress, and conversational noise suit a focused sushi meal without formal staging.
Recognition Snapshot
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gen | Traditional Japanese Sushi | $$ | Little Tokyo | |
| AFURI ramen + dumpling | Yuzu Shio Ramen + Dumplings | $$ | Arts District | |
| Hakata Izakaya Hero | Hakata Izakaya | $$ | Little Persia | |
| Marugame Monzo | Handmade Japanese Udon | $$ | Michelin Plate | Little Tokyo |
| Tsujita Annex | Tokyo-Style Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen | $$ | , | Sawtelle |
| Kiku Sushi | Japanese Sushi | $$ | , | Larchmont |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended
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Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #268
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Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #266
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At a Glance
- Classic
- Well Known
- Casual Hangout
- Business Dinner
- Chefs Counter
- Sake Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 4–8:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm, traditional, understated interior with a central sushi counter manned by skilled chefs.