Enjoy a five- or seven-course meal at Kusaki on Christmas Eve. (photo couresty of Kusaki)

Need a break from last-minute Christmas shopping before you get ready to wait for Santa?  Feast on a Special Omakase Dinner at the newly reopened Kusaki in West Los Angeles. Renowned for utilizing the best in local non-GMO organic produce, Kusaki’s menu features savory, healthy, plant-based Asian fusion dishes – meant to be shared.

On Christmas Eve, choose either the five-course ($65) or seven-course ($75) Omakase, which will include innovative dishes with intense flavor combinations such as Watermelon Granita Nigiri, Maitake Wontons, Impossible Meat-Filled Puff Pastry and Pistachio Panna Cotta for dessert.

The last seating for Omakase will be at 9 p.m. Reservations required. Diners will also be able to order from the small plates menu: Seared Bell Pepper Nigiri, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Crispy Garlic Tuna Sashimi, Trumpet Mushroom Nigiri, Rainbow Rolls and non-sushi items such as Shishito Burgers and Portobello Fries.

Created for sophisticated palates, Kusaki’s ever-changing Omakase experience is also served on Tuesdays and Wednesdays – by reservation only.

The new iteration of Kusaki is greatly inspired by Kaiseki. Considered to be the epitome of Japanese haute cuisine, Kaiseki features multiple small plates, fresh seasonal ingredients, meticulous preparation and beautiful, artistic presentation – all designed to create a perfect balance and harmony of taste, texture, color and appearance.

Kusaki’s expanded bar features sake, wine, beer and creative cocktails including “Chu-hi,” made with Amakusa sake, ginger ale, lime juice, aromatic bitters, and “Spicy Caipirinha,” made with Amakusa Sake, jalapenos, simple syrup and lemon juice.

For reservations, call or text (424)398-9178 or visit OpenTable. Kusaki is located at 2535 S. Barrington Ave.