Shunji (restaurant)

Shunji
Interactive map of Shunji
Restaurant information
Established	2012 (2012)
Head chef	Shunji Nakao
Food type	Japanese
Location	3003 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, 90405, United States
Coordinates	34°1′13″N118°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

• California portal
• Food portal

• List of Japanese restaurants
• List of Michelin-starred restaurants in California

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.