Hot Eats: Customize Your Sushi At Octopus

Some of their best dishes include the Sexy Octopus, an outrageously scrumptious dish with thinly sliced octopus, greens, and sauce that you shouldn’t leave without trying.

Downtown LA is so hot right now, and the place to dine is Octopus (729 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017) – a local diner with a trendy flair. It aspires to be more, and is on the fast track to getting there. If you visit in the downtown Los Angeles area, it’s a great way to break the burrito and burger habit.

Sushi Chefs Dan, Daniel, and Iwan create sushi orders on the spot and take pride in making your mouth water. Some of their best dishes include the Sexy Octopus, an outrageously scrumptious dish with thinly sliced octopus, greens, and sauce that you shouldn’t leave without trying. It is basis alone to make the pilgrimage to worship at its sushi bar. The deep fried calamari, a longtime menu staple, has had life breathed back into it. And it’s all because of the sauce. Leave room for dessert because who doesn’t want a deep fried Twinkie? I know, you loved them as a kid but now your palate is too sophisticated. Stop that giggling, I insist, you try it.

Set for the young and trendy, the red and black modern west décor, meets east appeals to the hip and intellectual crowd. Popular new wave music in plays in the background, a bit loud, but it certainly fills the void if you’re stuck dining alone. You can get your sports from any one of the multiple flat screens that feature current sports events. The bathrooms are clean (I always check here first) and offer some pleasant decor.  Octopus offers a diverse menu at good prices. They also feature a Happy Hour on weekdays.

As for the service, the staff is attentive without being worrisome. They know the menu and can offer good guidance on what to order if you’re new to the raw fish fare. If it’s cooked food you want there are numerous choices, like the chicken or beef hibachi served with vegetables on a sizzling iron plate.

The most important thing is that the food is very fresh and clean, and that makes all the difference.

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Sofia John

After living in Costa Rica for quite some time, Sofia developed a travel style that is "expect nothing, embrace everything." She loves Spain. When she travels, she can't live without...clean socks.