Taisho

Taisho is Sherman Oaks' hottest Japanese restaurant & bar, serving robata, sushi, sashimi & much more

09/12/2024

Sushi is about respecting the ingredients and letting them shine.

09/05/2024

The Yuzu Margarita…you’ll definitely need more than one in this heat wave. 🔥

Plus it’s on our Happy Hour menu, available from 5-6pm every day of the week.

08/30/2024

Hello, holiday weekend! We’re modifying our hours on Sunday and Monday to celebrate Labor Day with you.

Sunday: 5:00-11:00pm (bar until 12:00am)
Monday: 5:00-9:00pm (bar until 10:00pm)

Book your reservation now!

08/29/2024

The ocean’s finest, fresh off the robata-yaki grill. 🔥 Dive in for the holiday weekend.

08/21/2024

Chef’s Choice Sushi 🍣

08/16/2024

National Rum Day calls for “The Paakito” Ginger Lychee Mojito, inspired by our dear friend Anderson .Paak. It’s made with his own SelvaRey Rum and a bright, refreshing blend of ginger, mint, lychee and lime. Stop by tonight to try it for yourself.

08/15/2024

Happy hour is upon us! And, luckily, our happy hour menu includes everything you want: sushi, crispy rice, robata-yaki, cocktails, sake, wine, beer and more.

See you tonight at 5!

08/09/2024

The gang’s all here awaiting your arrival.

08/08/2024

When the toppings take your sushi roll to the next level. Sweet & Spicy Crab Roll: crab, avocado and kimchee cucumbers topped with spicy tuna, sesame seeds and eel sauce. Albacore Onion Roll: tempura shrimp, asparagus and spicy mayo topped with albacore, crispy onion and truffle soy. Join us for happy hour and dinner 7 nights a week.

08/02/2024

Dinner at Taisho has all the makings of an amazing weekend. Kanpai!

08/01/2024

Thursday night vibes 🦪🥢✨

Join us for happy hour and dinner tonight.

07/26/2024

Due to popular demand, we’re extending our Dine LA chef’s Izakaya menu by one more week!

Whether you couldn’t make it to Restaurant Week or simply want to experience the menu again, we’ll continue offering it until August 4.

What makes the menu such a hit? It features 6 courses of Taisho favorites for only $65 per person:

TO START:

▪️ Crispy Brussels Sprouts with truffle oil and truffle salt

NEW-STYLE SASHIMI:

▪️ Yellowtail Serrano with yuzu soy and serrano peppers

▪️ Salmon Dry Miso with yuzu, dried miso and olive oil

HOT DISHES:

▪️ Popcorn Tempura Shrimp with spicy miso glaze, mushrooms and asparagus

▪️ Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

ROBATA-YAKI:

▪️ Kobe Black Pepper

▪️ Seabass

SUSHI:

▪️ Salmon Truffle Roll with spicy tuna and cucumber topped with salmon, truffle ponzu, truffle salt and sesame seeds

▪️ Baked Crab Hand Roll: baked crab wrapped in soy paper

DESSERT:

▪️ Butter cake with strawberries, vanilla ice cream and sea salt

Reserve your table now: taishorestaurant.com

07/22/2024

These are the final days of dineLA's Restaurant Week!

We’ll be serving our chef’s menu until this Friday, July 26 from 5pm-close. It’s $65 per person and features so many of our most popular dishes, all served family-style.

TO START:

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with truffle oil and truffle salt

NEW-STYLE SASHIMI:

Yellowtail Serrano with yuzu soy and serrano peppers

Salmon Dry Miso with yuzu, dried miso and olive oil

HOT DISHES:

Popcorn Tempura Shrimp with spicy miso glaze, mushrooms and asparagus

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

ROBATA-YAKI:

Kobe Black Pepper

Seabass

SUSHI:

Salmon Truffle Roll with spicy tuna and cucumber topped with salmon, truffle ponzu, truffle salt and sesame seeds

Baked Crab Hand Roll: baked crab wrapped in soy paper

DESSERT:

Butter cake with strawberries, vanilla ice cream and sea salt

Book your table now: taishorestaurant.com

07/19/2024

Taisho loves a good sushi date night. Thank you for choosing us for yours, @‌styledbyale! 😍

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07/18/2024

Our Matcha Mule. After just one sip, you’ll definitely want matcha more.

07/12/2024

The Taisho Chef’s Choice Sushi. Hat’s off to the chef. 🤩

Photos from Taisho's post 07/10/2024

Dine LA Restaurant Week officially kicks off this Friday! We’re proud to be participating with an incredible 6-course menu that’ll take you through our crowd favorites. 🥢

Scroll to see our menu for yourself, and visit our website to book your reservation. Restaurant Week runs until July 26.

Oh, and our sister restaurant Casita will also be participating with their own exclusive menu!

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July, Everyone! We’re closed today in honor of Independence Day and will reopen tomorrow for the holiday weekend.

See you soon!

Photos from Taisho's post 06/26/2024

How do you beat this summer heat? With ice-cold cocktails and chilled sushi on one of our patios.

Make your reservation, and we’ll get your table ready for happy hour or dinner tonight.

06/21/2024

This one’s for all you sushi lovers out there.

Be sure to ask about our new, crazy-good special: sea bream with a kumquat marmalade and lava salt.

06/20/2024

Summertime cocktails on the ready. Cheers to the first day of summer! ☀️

06/14/2024

🖤🥢FRIDAY MOOD🥢🖤

Join us this weekend for dinner, complete with sushi, sashimi, robata-yaki, craft cocktails and more.

Reservations: taishorestaurant.com

Pic: @‌styledbysilvay

06/13/2024

To make our popular Fusion cocktail, we infuse Svedka vodka with fresh melon, pineapple and watermelon. It’s the perfect summertime cocktail to sip on our patios. 🍈🍍🍉

Hot tip: It’s also on our happy hour menu (every day from 5-6pm).

06/04/2024

The countdown to Father’s Day has begun! Treat Dad to the dinner he deserves.

We’re here to offer him exactly that.

To celebrate on June 16, Taisho will be serving our full dinner menu and Izakaya Feast experiential menus. Our sisters, Casita and BLVD Steak, are also serving their full dinner menus.

Make your reservation now: taishorestaurant.com

05/31/2024

There’s an art to our craft. Our bartenders and craft cocktails are here to help you usher in the weekend. See you soon!

05/24/2024

Whether you’re here for happy hour or dinner, we like to think of our service as the cherry on top. Welcoming, knowledgeable and fun.

Join us 7 days a week to be treated to the Taisho experience. 🖤

05/23/2024

Our brand-new Premium Izakaya Feast is a 6-course experience that’s specifically designed to guide you through the finest our menu has to offer. It includes our chef’s choice sushi, hot dishes, robata-yaki skewers (hello, A-5 wagyu ribs!), new-style sashimi, dessert and more.

Make your reservation now to experience this exciting new dinner at Taisho.

05/16/2024

All our sushi, sashimi, robata-yaki, hot plates and cold dishes are designed to be shared. Why?

Because everyone always wants a bite of everything at the table. 🫦

05/10/2024

Which piece do you reach for first? 🥢

Our sushi, robata-yaki and gyozas await your arrival this weekend!

05/03/2024

Savory and succulent: Our robata-yaki short ribs. 🤤

Stop by this weekend for a plate of your own.

04/24/2024

Celebrating an upcoming graduation, nuptials or other important milestone?! ​

We can help you host a memorable and fun-filled private event or dinner party - one that's customized to your guest of honor.

To set the scene, we have various spaces available: our front outdoor patio on Ventura, dining room and bar, or back patio oasis.

Plus, Taisho's event team can coordinate everything, including exclusive menus, signature cocktails, florals, decor, photo booths and more.

To learn more, head to taishorestaurant.com!

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Our Story

Taisho is the latest and most exciting Japanese dining experience in Sherman Oaks, CA. Located on Ventura Boulevard in the heart of it all, we serve robatayaki, sashimi, premium sake, craft cocktails and more made with the finest ingredients.

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Seafood Robata Skewers
It’s all a vibe. The ambiance. The food. The drinks. Everything.
“The Paakito” Ginger Lychee Mojito
Sushi Rolls
These are the final days of dineLA's Restaurant Week!We’ll be serving our chef’s menu until this Friday, July 26 from 5p...
Our Matcha Mule. After just one sip, you’ll definitely want matcha more.
Chef’s Choice Sushi
You’ve done enough grilling this week. Let us take the reins. Our robata-yaki grill is all fired up and ready to cook yo...
Is there anything else that can usher in the weekend quite like a magnum bottle of sake? We think not. We’ve got 3 incre...
This one’s for all you sushi lovers out there.Be sure to ask about our new, crazy-good special: sea bream with a kumquat...

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14016 Ventura Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
91423

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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