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Sushi By Scratch Restaurants

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A seventeen-course omakase concept by Chef Phillip Frankland Lee and Chef Margarita Kallas-Lee
Reservation Only.

Hidden behind his revered Cocktail Lounge Woodley Proper, Sushi|Bar is Chef Phillip Frankland Lee’s Omakase Speakeasy that serves up a whimsy of its namesake fare in 17 courses. Behind an unmarked door lies an intimate counter housing 8 prized seats where you will sit right up to the chef’s cutting boards. Relax and enjoy as the chefs prepare a playful reverie on new wave nigiri and other delicaci

es from both land and sea in a free form interpretive take on the traditional sushi counter experience where you can expect unexpected riffs on beloved standards.

06/01/2026

Secure your seat at the counter: July is now available to book.

05/26/2026

Ceremonial-grade matcha is used in components throughout our omakase experience.

Our beloved Unagi bite thoughtfully pairs matcha with freshwater eel from Tokyo Bay, first slow cooked in Canadian maple syrup and Sichuan peppercorns. For service, we heat bone marrow to essentially allow us to fry the eel in bone marrow fat until crispy. We finish it with matcha salt, soy, ponzu, and Poblano Kosho.

Matcha is also a key component of our final bite: Chef Margarita’s Matcha Bon Bon: makrut lime-infused ice cream, encapsulated in a matcha white chocolate shell and topped with toasted sesame shortbread cookie. We serve it with a hot matcha, brewed with plum wine, smoked lavender honey, and yuzu.

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05/21/2026

This summer, beginning Saturday, May 23, we are opening the counter on weekends at Sushi by Scratch: Beverly Hills for a highly intimate, single-seating lunch service at 1:00 PM.

Conceived as a curated window into our signature dinner menu, this 90-minute experience highlights 10 premium nigiri bites, our famous Makrut lime bon bon for dessert, and a refreshing welcome drink upon arrival. Guests will also have the option to add curated beverage flights.

Reservations are limited and now available through June. Secure your seat via the link in our bio or visit sushibyscratchrestaurants.com/beverlyhills.

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05/01/2026

Reservations for June are now live . Limited seatings are available and can be made via the link in bio.

04/22/2026

DALLAS: We’re thrilled to be partnering with for a collaborative dinner at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Dallas on May 8. This dinner is already selling out, so grab the last remaining seats while you can.

This dinner wil feature a curated selection of sake, as well as a special menu by Chef Tom. The sake pairing portion of the evening will be handled by Yishi Li from Sake Suki, who holds her WSET 3 in both Wine and Sake — as well as her JSA Diploma, a prestigious sake certification from Japan — and our General Manager Cameron McGuire, one of 52 Master Sake Sommeliers in the world.

04/16/2026

Tucked beneath the bustle of Flatiron, our New York City location offers an experience defined by our “from scratch” ethos. From the moment you begin the journey to your last bite, every detail is crafted with intention.

04/13/2026

We’re bringing you our next cocktail feature from the Chicago team: the Japanese Old Fashioned.

In this dramatic, spirit-forward cocktail, we use Suntory Toki Black. Predominantly made from corn, this whisky offers a smokier, richer twist to the original Toki, creating a mellow flavor.

This distinctively creamy Japanese whiskey is blended with our exclusive Chicago bitters blend and finished with a Lapsang Yamahai mist.

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04/09/2026

Interested in an intimate, out-of-the-box celebration? We offer private dining options, including omakase “at home,” and group reservations for all occasions.

More details about it all when you email us at [email protected].

04/03/2026

“I didn’t decide to work in hospitality as much as I found myself in it and afterwards discovered my love and talent for it.” Meet James Wei, Head Chef of our Cedar Creek location.

James comes from a family of chefs/restaurateurs and has been with Scratch Restaurants Group for almost 4 years. His favorite bite, “Hirame” with notes of garlic oil and jalapeño soy, is the base an is a flavor combination that was introduced to him by his father.

When we asked James what he’d like us to share with this community, he said: “Omakase sometimes has a misconception that it has to be a serious affair. It doesn’t have to be, we make amazing food and have a great time doing it. We love to chat with you and encourage you to do the same!”

04/02/2026

LA 🫶🏼 we had the best time serving you micro omakase ! What a weekend. Thanks to and our rockstar team for making it happen.

04/01/2026

May reservations are now live for all locations! Snag your seats today via .

03/20/2026

Our Chicago team’s spin on an Espresso Martini: Vanilla bean-infused Suntory Haku Vodka, cold brew, and Kokuto, an Okinawan brown sugar, finished with matcha dust and Hojicha tea foam. Also available as a non-alcoholic option.

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03/09/2026

We’ve officially landed in Park City, Utah at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley! Secure your reservations via our link in bio.

03/03/2026

Personalized from the very first bite: to us, “From Scratch” means every detail is handled with care, down to the names we handwrite on our chalkboards for every guest.

02/20/2026

Crafted by hand.
Offered with intention.
Experienced at the counter.

Reserve via our link in bio.

02/17/2026

We flip the script on omakase with a modern experience that still honors tradition. To us, “From Scratch” means everything is made in-house with care, down to the details you’d never expect.

The result: a multi-course journey that keeps you guessing, delighting, and fully wowed.

02/09/2026

Big Game, Big Tuna.

02/03/2026

This is your sign to grab a friend and book that reservation. Who’s joining you at the counter?

02/01/2026

March reservations have been released for all locations! Secure your seat at the counter today.

01/31/2026

A few seats still remain for Valentine’s Day, but you can also celebrate without the peak-night crowds on Friday and Sunday, when we’re offering the same Valentine’s experience.

Be sure to check our website (via our link in bio) for bookings at your favorite location.

01/27/2026

From Japanese whiskey flights to elevated zero-proof pairings, every pour is curated with intention.

01/23/2026

Wow! Thank you for including us in Chicago’s Top 25 Restaurants, based on over 90 million ratings.

This list represents some of the city’s most beloved establishments, and we’re honored to have been recognized alongside our peers, including , , , , , , and , and with incredible members of our community.

01/22/2026

We’re delighted to announce our new location in Park City, Utah!

We can’t wait for you to join us for an intimate dining experience in a truly stunning setting. Reservations are now available via the link in bio or at sushibyscratchrestaurants.com

01/18/2026

As part of dineLA 2026, our Beverly Hills location inside the SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills will introduce limited lunch seating!

From January 31 - February 1, guests can expect the same high-quality nigiri, offered in a streamlined lunch format: 10 courses for $105, with an optional $55 light-beverage pairing (half the usual pairings). Guests can also add a $55 supplement featuring either caviar or truffles, applied to three of the 10 bites.

For dinner service, we will participate in DineLA from January 23 - February 6, with optional enhancements, including a $100 beverage pairing and a $100 supplemental caviar and truffle add-on for six of the 17-course menu. DineLA dinner options will be available at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.

Address

16101 Ventura Boulevard
Encino, CA
91436

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 11pm
Tuesday	5pm - 11pm
Wednesday	5pm - 11pm
Thursday	5pm - 11pm
Friday	5pm - 11pm
Saturday	5pm - 11pm
Sunday	5pm - 11pm

Website

http://www.sushibyscratchrestaurants.com/

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