Shunji (restaurant)

Shunji
Interactive map of Shunji
Restaurant information
Established2012 (2012)
Head chefShunji Nakao
Food typeJapanese
Location3003 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, 90405, United States
Coordinates34°1′13″N 118°27′14″W / 34.02028°N 118.45389°W / 34.02028; -118.45389

Shunji is a Japanese restaurant in Santa Monica, California.[1][2][3] The menu features a pre-fixe Japanese omasake menu.[4][5]

History

Shunji was established in 2012 located in West Los Angeles.[6] It received a Michelin star in 2019.[7] In 2021, they moved to their current location in Santa Monica.[8]

Reception

Time Out Los Angeles awarded the restaurant 4 out of 5 stars.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Shunji Japanese Cuisine - Restaurant Review". Condé Nast Traveler. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "New serious digs suit this L.A. sushi master". Los Angeles Times. April 2, 2022. Archived from the original on June 18, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  3. ^ "Counter Intelligence: Shunji is no ordinary sushi bar". Los Angeles Times. August 11, 2012. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  4. ^ "Shunji. – Santa Monica - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  5. ^ "Shunji Japanese Cuisine Review - Santa Monica - Los Angeles". The Infatuation. March 8, 2023. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  6. ^ "Michelin-star Japanese restaurant Shunji moves to Santa Monica". KCRW. May 14, 2022. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  7. ^ Elliott, Farley (December 9, 2020). "Facing Demolition, Michelin-Starred Shunji Sushi in West LA Makes New Santa Monica Plans". Eater LA. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  8. ^ Elliott, Farley (December 9, 2020). "Facing Demolition, Michelin-Starred Shunji Sushi in West LA Makes New Santa Monica Plans". Eater LA.
  9. ^ Yeo, Patricia Kelly (May 4, 2022). "Review: Newly relocated Shunji Japanese Cuisine still shines—for a smaller, spendier crowd". Time Out Los Angeles. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.