Encino · Ventura Blvd
Bold Mediterranean fusion, a signature sushi bar, and handcrafted cocktails — shareable plates in a bright, welcoming room on Ventura Blvd.
Valet parking · Business casual · Walk-ins welcome
Reserve dinner, brunch, cocktails, or a group table at POPULAR Encino.
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Parties of 9+ → plan a private event · or call (818) 796-2276
Why POPULAR
A full sushi program inside a Mediterranean kitchen — nigiri, rolls, and tuna tartare with bulgur. The most unexpected bite on Ventura Blvd.
Whole fish, house-made pastas, mezze, and seasonal vegetables. Bold, bright, and built to share.
An open-air patio made for long lunches and golden-hour dinners — sun, glassware, and California afternoons.
The Space
Four thousand square feet of bright, modern space — a spacious dining room, an eight-seat bar where the sushi comes straight across the counter, and an open-air patio built for California afternoons. This isn't a delivery order. It's the table you tell people about.
The dining room
The bar
Main room
From the sea
Specialty drinks
Open Sunday–Thursday, from 10 AM
Shakshuka, avocado on granola bread, eggs with Israeli salad and za'atar butter, and the patio in full morning sun.
Served until 1 PMMonday–Thursday, the patio is the best conference room in Encino. Brunch until 1 PM, then a midday menu built for meetings that don't feel like work.
Mon–Thu · from 10 AMSunday–Thursday evenings — sushi, fresh fish, cocktails, and the patio as the sun drops. Thursdays we stay open until 11.
Sun–Thu evenings
Groups & Celebrations
From menu planning to bar and event flow, we handle every detail. Tell us the date, headcount, and the vibe — we'll build it around you.
Plan Your Visit
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
Good to know
We're open Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Thursdays until 11:00 PM). We're closed Friday and Saturday. Breakfast and brunch are served daily until 1:00 PM.
Yes — valet parking is available at the restaurant on Ventura Blvd.
Absolutely. Walk-ins are always welcome, though we recommend booking ahead for brunch and weeknight dinner, especially on the patio.
Yes — a full sushi program inside a Mediterranean kitchen. Nigiri, rolls, and tuna tartare with bulgur, cut fresh at the counter.
Yes. For parties of 9 or more, private dining, and full buyouts, use the Plan Your Event form above and our events team will design it with you.