Izaka-ya by Katsuya is one of The 11 Best Places for a Toro in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

1. Izaka-ya by Katsuya

8.5
8420 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 126 tips and reviews

NikenNiken: The crispy spinach on the garlic toro dish is great! And the far from ordinary tasting spicy tuna on crispy rice is amazing. So is the nasu miso.

Angela L.Angela Leus: Fav LA Restaurant - Best dishes (all a must):baked crab hand roll,creamy rock shrimp tempura,crispy rice w/spicy tuna,yellowtail sashimi w/jalapeno & if luckily available,toro w/crispy spinach special

Keith M.Keith Myers: This is the best sushi in LA. Order the TORO and YOLO.

Koi Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for a Toro in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

2. Koi Restaurant

9.0
730 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Waring Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 89 tips and reviews

Kaj B.Kaj Bjorlin: 'She's So La' Roll soft shell crab, spicy tuna, baked crab topped with toro & gold leaves

Jen F.Jen Fidler: Although you can't go wrong with any of the menu options, the crispy rice is definitely a must have amongst your other options.

Kelly ClarksonKelly Clarkson: The crab hand roll is to die for!

Nobu is one of The 11 Best Places for a Toro in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

3. Nobu

8.9
903 N La Cienega Blvd (at Willoughby), West Hollywood, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

Ross S.Ross Sheingold: Celeb hot spot. Yellowtail sashimi is a can't miss, as is the toro tartare. The tuna tacos are also pretty great.

Michael P.Michael Pilla: Best stealth Happy Hour in LA. $7 cocktails until 9 every night. Plus excellent Nobu bar menu. Try the Peruvian corn edamame too.

Tommy HilfigerTommy Hilfiger: “I like restaurants with a great atmosphere. The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel and Nobu are my favorite places to eat in LA – and the house specialties are always the way to go.”-TH

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa is one of The 11 Best Places for a Toro in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

4. SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

9.1
101 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 31 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: The California famous SUGARFISH has finally made itself a spot in the downtown LA scene. If you're going to spend, try their tasting menu for an 'omakase' meal of creative and fresh fish selections! Read more.

Maia K.Maia K.S.: Always go with the Nozawa. Fav = halibut sushi and hand rolls.

Thomas C.Thomas Colton: Same quality of all the other SUGARFISH locations. DIfferences: much smaller and more intimate with dim lighting and cozy seating arrangements

Hirozen is one of The 11 Best Places for a Toro in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

5. Hirozen

8385 Beverly Blvd (Orlando), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 20 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Compete for a seat at this 10-table restaurant, where Chef Hiroji Obayashi delights with vibrant daily specials like spicy seafood soup in a squash cup and sautéed black mussels with garlic butter. Read more.

EpicuriousEpicurious: The sushi at this eatery is good and isn't a wallet-breaker. The space is tiny, with only 10 tables, but the daily specials are vibrant and delicious.

Michael S.Michael Schneider: Best sushi in LA.

Candela Taco Bar & Lounge is one of The 11 Best Places for a Toro in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

6. Candela Taco Bar & Lounge

8.2
831 S La Brea Ave (at W 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Miracle Mile · 31 tips and reviews

ᴡ L.ᴡ Lesinski: Why did I ever go to El Toro?

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: ry the carnitas with nopales (a rare find in L.A.!) and the popular hard shell potato and cheese, one of several vegetarian options. Be sure to check the taco of the month as well! Read more.

JennJenn: $1 Taco Wednesdays! Happy Hour from 4-7pm: 2 for 1 drinks! Read more.

Vegan Glory is one of The 11 Best Places for a Toro in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

7. Vegan Glory

8.4
8393 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 41 tips and reviews

Jeff S.Jeff Spargur: Awesome. Pad Thai. Pad see ew. Soy chicken. Young coconut. Toro ice cream. Not even vegan. Grubhub.

Shauna M.Shauna Moorcroft: The chicken satay skewers are ah-mazing!! Also try the veggie yellow curry!

Traci C.Traci Coulter: Best papaya salad ever - perfectly spicy and so refreshing!

Slowfish is one of The 11 Best Places for a Toro in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

8. Slowfish

5406 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Miracle Mile · 17 tips and reviews

Philip M.Philip Mallouk: Very friendly staff! Try the Avocado Ball appetizer. It is beautifully presented and tastes amazingly good.

Mucho C.Mucho Comida™: Black rice everything. Enjoy.

Danielle "Norm" F.Danielle "Norm" Farrar: Happy hour is 5-7 and has great prices. $6 hot sake, half price rolls, special happy hour menu. Black rice was totally new to me, but I guess what they say is true... I'll never go back.

The Churchill is one of The 11 Best Places for a Toro in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

9. The Churchill

8384 W 3rd St (at S Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · Mid-City West · 60 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Order up the whole roasted rock fish w/house-cured olives, corno di toro peppers, and "Fat Uncle" almonds. Then wash it down with "Churchill Tea" (sake/ orange vodka/ honey/ peach bitters/ green tea). Read more.

Jacque P.Jacque Perkins: Chicken & Waffles, sub out the waffle for 2 of their cheddar & chive biscuits and you will thank me later. (The breakfast pizza and pepperoni pizza looked ridiculously good too 👀)

EaterEater: Mia Sarazen is shining at her newest post. The new Statesman cocktail takes scotch, muddies it with apricot and then mellows it with baked apple bitters.

Ray's & Stark Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for a Toro in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

10. Ray's & Stark Bar

7.4
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 69 tips and reviews

Damien N.Damien Navarro: The chili first course is insane and go for the hangar steak. Can't wait for this place in the summer. The patio is incredible wither the views of the hills and LACMA.

LanellLanell: Love the seasonal menu and large cocktail selection!

Karri N.Karri Northrop: Rose wishes cocktail is the jam! Don't wait for a table, grab a seat in the bar area :)

The Bazaar by José Andrés is one of The 11 Best Places for a Toro in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

11. The Bazaar by José Andrés

465 S LA Cienega Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mid-City West · 255 tips and reviews

KatrinaKatrina: It was my favorite restaurant until the foie ban. I miss the foie lollipop & sliders. Cocktails are fun. Always a great time here.

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Liquid nitrogen Caipirinha! Love the decor at SLS. very interesting dining experience. Love the Philly cheese steak. It's like an delicious explosion in your mouth. -Francine, The Real L Word

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: A slam-fest for just about all the senses, from the surreal décor by Philippe Starck to the equally surreal, small-plate sensations by a molecular gastronomy master. Don’t ask – just eat.