Sushi Masu, West Los Angeles

Masu is all you ever need in a sushi place - fashionable enough for the most important date, but friendly and comfortable enough to drop in anytime for a leisurely lunch. Most important of all, the fish is consistently fresh and high quality.

This is definitely a sushi bar, but Masu's also created some wonderful entrees in a non-sushi vein. We like to mix in some kitchen dishes with our sushi. The portobello mushroom steak, stuffed with seafood and - other yummy things - is a favorite, and nothing else we've tried here has been anything less than the finest gourmet. Check the board for the day's recommendations, or sit at the bar and ask the owner Have a sake and enjoy.

After your meal, Chef Masu or one of his talented colleagues will create a beautiful sculpture of fruit for your dessert. I really never want to go anywhere else (sushi-wise).