About Urasawa
Urasawa is not a restaurant in the traditional sense. It's a temple. Chef Hiroyuki Urasawa operates a sushi counter with exactly eighteen seats, where he prepares omakase for guests in an intimate, focused environment. This is sushi as meditation, as art form, as conversation between skilled hands and attentive palates.
Every piece of fish is sourced with obsessive attention to detail. The rice is prepared to exact specifications. The timing of each nigiri is calculated for when it reaches your hands. You are eating not what is on a menu, but what the chef has decided today is perfect. This requires trust and presence.
An evening at Urasawa is approximately three hours of focused engagement. No distractions. No tables nearby. Just you and the chef's hands working inches from your face.
Best Occasion Fit
Solo Dining & Deep Food Exploration
Solo diners thrive at Urasawa. The counter is designed for unobstructed interaction with the chef. You can ask questions, watch technique, understand choices. This is the place to sit alone and be completely engaged.
Practical Information
Address & Contact
218 North Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills, California 90210 (310) 247-8939Private booking only. Multiple seatings available. Call for availability.