Sushi Gen

Ready, steady, go. You’ll have to show up promptly as soon as Sushi Gen opens its glass doors, or else an hour-long line may prevent you from getting in in time for lunch. It’s the sushi and sashimi lunch specials ($17) that draws everyone and their mother to these thick cuts of toro, yellowtail, tuna, squid and all the fixings. These are not available at the sushi bar, where it’s only omakase — a fabulous experience, which will end up more costly.

Style: Japanese

Address: 422 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Downtown)

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:15AM-2PM and 5:30-9:30PM, Saturday 5:30-9:30PM

Menu: sushigen-dtla.com