“Sushi Row” — aka Ventura Boulevard — in Sherman Oaks has one of the highest concentrations of sushi restaurants in the United States. Coming this summer, Yama Sushi Marketplace is opening its fourth and largest location, 7,200 square feet with a brand-new drink concept.
“We have the largest curated sake selection in Los Angeles,” CEO Scott Kohno said. “I thought we could take it to the next level and have a drink station so that our customers could enjoy our craft sake. This location will have a hard liquor license and serve craft whiskey and vodka and gin from Japan. Customers can order very exclusive Japanese beverages.”
The founder of what was once known as Yama Seafood, Kenzo “Yama-san” Yamada was a former fish broker who opened the original location in San Gabriel in 1984. He sourced the freshest fish and supplied to the top LA restaurants and markets. . . .
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Jessica Koslow 