Sushi & Izakaya · El Segundo
Umi by Hamasaku
Sushi, small plates and a brighter room.
Jesse’s involvement
Partner & general manager
Umi by Hamasaku was a sushi izakaya in El Segundo, serving high-quality sushi, seafood small plates and a raw bar. It brought the Hamasaku connection to a brighter, more open setting at The Point.
01 / The story
The concept
The offering brought sushi and sashimi together with warm izakaya dishes. A small raw bar and a larger dining room gave guests different ways to enjoy the same restaurant.
02 / The story
Jesse’s involvement
Jesse was a partner and general manager. In a Southbay interview, he discusses choosing the South Bay, shaping a modern Japanese setting and making high-quality sushi approachable. The restaurant was a partnership with chef Yoya Takahashi and owner Michael Ovitz.
A closer look
Umi by Hamasaku
Umi’s own photographs from 2019, before its closure.
In the Spotlight
Read more about Umi by Hamasaku
Conversations with Jesse
Restaurant coverage
Umi by Hamasaku · Opening feature
Inside Umi by Hamasaku in El Segundo
Sushi and izakaya dishes at The Point.
Read the story ↗Umi by Hamasaku · Restaurant review
A visit to Umi in El Segundo
Andy Wang reviews chef Yoya Takahashi’s Japanese dishes, sushi and raw bar.
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