How much does the Mori Nozomi menu cost?
In USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner Omakase at the sushi bar | $280 | $361 | $560 | $722 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Mori Nozomi before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Mori Nozomi?
Mori Nozomi has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another one-star restaurant, listed below.
- Holbox $130The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Los Angeles, Mexican
How to book at Mori Nozomi
Book online on Tock.
- When tables are releasedOnline on Tock only, for one to three guests, with a $280 deposit per guest held on the card and refunded within five to seven working days after the meal. Tables currently show to the end of next month.
- Where to bookBook on Tock
- If it’s fullTock's waiting list is open for full dates.
- CancellationsCancel at least 96 hours ahead to avoid a charge. Between 48 and 96 hours ahead, 50% of the menu price plus tax and a 2% transaction fee is charged; within 48 hours, and for no-shows, the full $280 per guest plus tax and the fee. Bookings cannot be changed within 48 hours.
From Mori Nozomi’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Drinks and opening hours at Mori Nozomi
Can you bring your own wine to Mori Nozomi?
Corkage is $100 per 750ml bottle of wine or champagne and $150 per bottle of sake, not allowed for anything the restaurant sells.
When is Mori Nozomi open?
It's open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Monday and Sunday.
Mon closedTue–Thu 7pm–9:30pmFri–Sat 5pm–9:30pmSun closed
Hours from exploretock.com, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Mori Nozomi’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Mori Nozomi: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Mori Nozomi have?
One. Mori Nozomi holds one MICHELIN star, one of 223 one-star restaurants in the US. New in Jun 2025: Gained its first star.
Who is the chef at Mori Nozomi?
The head chef is Nozomi Mori.
Where does Mori Nozomi rank on critics’ lists?
Mori Nozomi is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Where
- Sawtelle · Los Angeles · United States
- Address
- 11500 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064Open in Google Maps
Is Mori Nozomi expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its $280 dinner menu is the 11th cheapest of the 17 one-star dinner menus in Los Angeles with a published price. The middle price is $240, so it costs $40 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nozawa BarBeverly Hills | Japanese | $225 | – | – |
| Shin SushiEncino | Japanese | $230 | – | – |
| KOJIMASawtelle | Japanese | $240 | – | – |
| Pasta|BarEncino | Modern American | $245 | – | – |
| Mori NozomiSawtelle | Japanese | $280 | – | – |
| Restaurant KiLittle Tokyo | Korean | $300 | – | $190 |
| Sushi KaneyoshiLittle Tokyo | Japanese | $300 | – | – |
| MiuraBeverly Hills | Sushi | $320 | – | – |
| SelineSanta Monica | American | $325 | – | $225 |
Other restaurants you may like
- Japanese, one starWaku Ghin Marina Bay, Singapore · dinner S$550 (about $429)
- Japanese, one starJun Sakamoto São Paulo, Brazil · dinner R$850 (about $156)
- Japanese, one starSushi Masaki Saito Toronto, Canada · dinner CA$780 (about $557)
- Also one star in Los AngelesHolbox Los Angeles, United States · dinner $130
- Also one star in Los AngelesOsteria Mozza Los Angeles, United States · dinner $46
- Also one starEtxebarri Axpe, Spain · dinner €300 (about $336)
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Sources Restaurant: morinozomi.com. Stars: Mori Nozomi in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: exploretock.com, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).