L.A. abounds with good sushi, but one bite of the melt-in-your-mouth maguro or Sashimi Salad with Matsuhisa dressing will explain why Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's place is always packed with celebrities, agents, and sushi connoisseurs. A must-have is their New Style Sashimi, strips of sashimi covered in hot extra virgin oil, yuzu (Japanese citrus juice), and a touch of sesame oil. The chefs are used to the Hollywood crowd and therefore diva-friendly (read "flexible"); if you're feeling adventurous, sit at the bar and create your own roll. Comprised of two dining rooms and a busy sushi bar, this Japanese favorite is as unpretentious as it gets in L.A. The waitstaff is friendly and efficient, the food is simple and succulent, and the crowd is a loyal L.A. mix--not the most common of occurrences.