Culver City, Los Angeles · restaurant
Japanese-imported fish anchors the sushi counter at Hayama by Watimi, paired with yakitori skewers like flame-grilled kabayaki eel and Hayama fried oysters that tend to disappear first. The menu spans izakaya staples—pork belly–wrapped soft-boiled eggs, miso Brussels sprouts, sesame ponzu carpaccio, and hand rolls—served in the Helms Design District. A strong cocktail list keeps pace with the food and the room.