Sushi with kids in Los Angeles?
February 19th, 2007
A couple of years ago we started a little guide to our favorite restaurants to visit with kids, babies and/ or toddlers in Los Angeles. It is a little Westside heavy, but, hey, that’s where we live. Looks like it has hit a chord because a lot of people are visiting. But now I need some help….
Where do you go in LA to get good sushi? Preferably in Santa Monica or on the Westside…. Oh, yea, and it should be kid friendly. I know it is a lot to ask, but we had a groovy little neighborhood spot in San Francisco that was a favorite when we had babies. But just haven’t found anything in Los Angeles yet. (I admit, we haven’t tried very hard. We’ve been stuck in a rut with the spots on the aforementioned list. And we’ve been cooking again. Wow, with bigger kids you have time to cook. Whoah….)
Any ideas?
Oh, and while your at it… where do you get great Chinese takeout? Excellent froo-froo pizza delivery (ya know, with veggies and unusual toppings)?
Entry Filed under: Life, Fun, Santa Monica, Los Angeles
5 Comments Add your own
1. abby | February 21st, 2007 at 10:31 am
One more thought on the pizza front: there is nothing better than Abbots Pizza Co. either in Venice or across from SMC. I often order Dominos for the kids and Abbots for the grownups.
2. Chris Griffiths | March 27th, 2007 at 1:53 am
Hi, thank you for your great website. I am a former Brentwood resident, transplanted to Malibu. We have two kids, 6 and 4 and wanted to add our favorite kid friendly sushi restaurants. Nagao is in Santa Monica and my kids have gone there since they were in the portable car seat. It is small so you must get there early (opens at 5) Try the shrimp tempura roll in soy paper and ask for the white sauce! Another favorite and kid popular is Pearl Dragon in Pacific Palisades. If you get there between 5 and 6, they have a sushi happy hour. Our current sushi joint is Bui in Malibu. . A couple of our other favorite restaurants to hit at the opening hour are Houston’s in Santa Monica, Bandara’s in Brentwood and Early World in Brentwood (on San Vicente) All have excellent food. Chinese take out in Brentwood is Chang’s on San Vicente. Yummy seseme shrimp! Also, if you are up for a sunset drive - the best thai is Cholada in Malibu. ( On PCH, near Topanga Blvd_ - it looks like a dive but is the yummy! Hope that you like these as much as we do - jot me a line if you make it out! Best, Chris
3. c. Webb | March 28th, 2007 at 12:27 am
Daichan Kaiten-Sushi
11301 Olympic Blvd. Second Fl (Cross Street: Sawtelle Boulevard)
We only went there once, but had a great time! With the sushi conveyer-belt my 2 year old was very entertained. Plus, we could pick a plate here, a plate there and didn’t overbuy for her.
I would recommend giving it a shot.
The staff was super friendly and actually seemed excited to see a toddler there and the prices were very reasonable.
4. DH | September 26th, 2007 at 10:51 am
Bamboo in Sherman Oaks is a fabulous Chinese restaurant. Great food, terrific cocktails, and very kid/family friendly.
5. Dana | December 10th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
We take our three year old to Katsu-ya in Studio City all the time. The trick is to get there when they open at 5:30 on Saturdays. They serve toddler tables pretty quickly and always refill the edamame promptly (getting the beans out keeps our daughter quiet while we feast).
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