by Eleonora Boreyko

THE HUMP
3221 Donald Douglas South Loop
Los Angeles, CA 90405
(310) 313-0977
By all means, The Hump just could be the best sushi restaurant in town, presenting the most reliably fresh sushi, sashimi and other Japanese delicacies “to live for.” With a fireplace in the room and over looking the Santa Monica Airport runway, even with your eyes open, you might find yourself “flying.” Begin by inhaling the airy Hibachi sashimi or the spicy yellow tail/tuna, accompanied with “silky smooth” sake. Another unique specialty is live sweet shrimp; notice the bodies wiggle even after the heads have been cut off. If you’re really an adventuresome person, request the heads to be tempura fried. The waiter will seem a bit sloppy when you observe him over pouring cold sake into the glass and onto the small dish underneath. Don’t be surprised; that’s the way they serve it. Your wallet will look visibly thinner, but have no regrets as The Hump’s sensational delicacies are like precious stones. The service is better at the Sushi bar than at the tables.