Villa Graziadio Executive Center at Pepperdine University

Sushi options have certainly come a long way over the last few decades, as evidenced by this dynamic spot, boasting a sweet price point. Minimally accoutered with a dark wood counter, floral arrangements, and gray floor tiles, everything here feels refined and contemporary.The food, brought to you by veteran chef, Mark Okuda, follows suit. In addition to the omakase, the menu features such specials as a "JYO" chirashi bowl, dry-aged grilled fish collar, and Hokkaido snowcrabs. Served in a tall martini glass, halibut arrives with Japanese cucumber, micro shiso, and yuzu-spiked vinegar; tailed b