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, the sushi bar, 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 golden-hour cocktails and long dinners — sunset, glassware, and California evenings.
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 5:30 PM
Bluefin and yellowtail nigiri, crispy rice, hand rolls cut to order — and hot or cold sake alongside. The best seat in the house if you like watching your food get made.
Every evening · Sun–ThuSunday–Thursday from 5:30 PM — sushi, fresh fish, cocktails, and the patio as the sun drops. Shareable plates built for a table that lingers.
Sun–Thu · from 5:30 PMThursdays run to 11 PM — the long end of the week, cocktails on the patio and the sushi counter going until close.
Thursdays until 11 PMFrom the counter
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 | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Monday | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
Good to know
We're open Sunday through Thursday, 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM (Thursdays until 11:00 PM). We're closed Friday and Saturday.
Yes — valet parking is available at the restaurant on Ventura Blvd.
Absolutely. Walk-ins are always welcome, though we recommend booking ahead for 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.