Kazunori Nozawa's one-star Edomae counter, now led by Jay Sada — book sixty days out on Tock for sushi obsessives.
The Reservation Problem at Nozawa Bar
Around ten seats face the chef. The sequence is fixed Edomae nigiri, piece by piece, and there are no substitutions. Two seatings run each night, 6:00 and 8:30. That is the entire supply, and it is why a 225-dollar seat takes planning.
Nozawa Bar carries the lineage of Kazunori Nozawa, the sushi master whose cuts later became the Sugarfish chain. It holds one Michelin star. In 2025 Nozawa picked Jay Sada to run the counter as executive chef, and the room moved to 212 N Canon Drive in Beverly Hills.
How to Book Nozawa Bar
Booking is on Tock at exploretock.com/nozawabar, open up to 60 days out. A credit card is required to hold the seat. You can also call for reservations between noon and 2:00pm, Monday to Saturday. Pick the 6:00 or the 8:30 seating; both serve the full omakase.
An 18% service fee is added to every bill and the room does not take tips. There are no menu changes and no substitutions, so flag a serious allergy before you book, not at the counter. The room closes January 1 through 8, with bookings resuming on the 9th.
What You Eat
The meal is nigiri-led, built from the day's fish, with sashimi and hand rolls between. Expect the o-toro, the more adventurous cuts dedicated sushi eaters come for, and a tempo set by the chef. No phones at the counter. Eat as it lands.
The Smart Play
Book the minute your date clears the 60-day line, take either seating, and skip the substitutions request. If Nozawa Bar is full, Sushi Ginza Onodera and Q Sushi cover the same Edomae tier across town, and n/naka is the other LA counter worth the planning.
Not for picky eaters or late deciders. Nozawa Bar runs a fixed Edomae sequence with no substitutions, and a credit card holds every seat against a no-show.
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Related Reading
- Our full profile: Nozawa Bar, the one-star Beverly Hills counter.
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- Strategy: how to get impossible restaurant reservations.
- By tier: how far ahead to book each Michelin tier.
- Sibling guides: how to book Bavel and how to book Chi Spacca.
- Nearby counters: Sushi Ginza Onodera and n/naka.
Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is it to book Nozawa Bar?
Manageable if you plan. Nozawa Bar seats only about ten guests across two nightly seatings, 6:00 and 8:30, Monday to Saturday, so supply is small. It books up to 60 days out on Tock with a credit card to hold the seat. Weekends clear first; weeknights and the later seating linger. Set an alarm for the day your date enters the 60-day window.
How far in advance should I book Nozawa Bar?
Up to 60 days, and that is the window to use for a weekend. Tables open two months out on Tock, and Friday and Saturday at 6:00 are the first to go. For a weeknight or the 8:30 seating, a week or two is often enough. There is no separate waitlist; you simply book when the date clears the line.
How much does Nozawa Bar cost?
The omakase is 225 dollars per person. An 18% service fee is added to every bill, and the room is no-tipping, so that fee replaces the gratuity. Sake and beer push the total higher. A credit card is required at booking and the cancellation terms are firm, so treat the seat as committed once you take it.
Can you make substitutions at Nozawa Bar?
No. Nozawa Bar runs a fixed Edomae sequence and states plainly that it cannot accommodate changes or substitutions. If you have a serious allergy, raise it before you book rather than at the counter, and accept that the menu may not suit every restriction. The room also keeps a no-phone focus at the counter, so plan to put the camera away.
Where is Nozawa Bar now?
Nozawa Bar is at 212 N Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. The counter carries the lineage of Kazunori Nozawa and, since 2025, runs under executive chef Jay Sada. It holds one Michelin star. Booking is on Tock, and the room is closed January 1 through 8 each year, with reservations resuming on the 9th. See our Los Angeles dining guide for the wider scene.