Assorted sushi rolls garnished with green onions, caviar, and crispy toppings, served on a textured black plate.

Hamasaku

Westwood / Century City Los Angeles

I took over Hamasaku in 2012 when they were losing 200k a year. The concept was very dated, the food had gone south. After 6 months I was able to make it break even. When I left they were profiting over 500k a year.

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    Yuzu Tostada Hamasaku

  • Sashimi platter with sliced raw fish, tuna, salmon, and white fish accompanied by wasabi, lemon wedges, and garnishes on a patterned blue plate.

    Sashimi Moriawase Hamasaku

  • Assorted Japanese dishes including sushi, sashimi, and appetizers on various plates and bowls arranged on a wooden table.

    Spread Hamasaku

  • A wooden box of Hamaraki sandwiched with a dessert topped with cinnamon powder, placed on a wooden platter with strawberries, blackberries, and a green leaf beside it.

    Sake Ginjyo Tiramisu

  • Sushi roll topped with seared seafood, wasabi, and a dollop of yellow sauce on a black and white ceramic plate.

    DJ Spider