Looking at their menu, I was thinking to myself that I wished they had karaage and curry together...low and behold they had it (not added to their menu yet)!! The waiter was kind and gave me ponzu dipping sauce too! Everything was so delicious, the curry with the rice but also eating it with the karaage, plus dipping karaage with ponzu, plus the refreshing salad! There was a lot more karaage than I thought too. Seriously, a solid meal! read more

Anzu - Karaage curry - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

(first off - leaving a bad review because you showed up 10min to close and expected to be served is insane behavior. Some of you yelp people need to see a professional.) This place rules. Stop messing around and just sit down at the place for a half hour and eat. I've had literal dreams about the karaage chicken and the curry. read more

Very reliable place on the corner with a nice little parking lot next to it, you just order through the window and they have a small but again very reliable menu to choose from. The Karaage chicken was tasty and I love the sauce! read more

Super simple stand in sawtelle with delicious chicken karaage. It was very juicy and crunchy. The rice was nice and warm but the salad was really just a bunch of cabbage and a few pieces of tomato and corn. They were relatively quick and not crazy busy. I recommend this for takeaway, not so much to eat there since there's not much of an ambience. Overall, would recommend to people for a super casual take out spot. read more

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I adoreeeeee this place with my whole heart. Some of the best chicken I've had period! Need to make my way back over here soon, I love Sawtelle and discovering new places read more

Anzu - Karaage 5 Pcs - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great chicken karaage. Good for meals or for an add-on as a snack/appetizer. The chicken is nicely fried yet still moist on the inside. The curry here is pretty good as well. It's mostly a takeout spot. There are some seating but it's very limited and all outdoors. There is a parking lot right next to it that is free during the day time. Pretty busy so consider ordering ahead. read more

Best fried chicken in LA. The 5 or 10-piece meals have bigger and juicier pieces. Really delicious! 5 pieces for less than $10. Best deal in town. Highly recommend! read more

It's a very filling meal. I just wish it was less salty and the chicken pieces seemed pretty small and not as crispy as it could be. However like the amount and the meal price was good. About $40 all in for two people. It's take out only and even if you dine there in the small seating area they package for take out only. read more

Anzu - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

perfect for togo lunch. I ordered loco moco and was quite different of loco moco I know (from Hawaii) it was still good. will order it again :) I never ate there so I don't know about eating in tho . read more

Sawtelle has some great Asian food spots, but Anzu has got to be in the top tier among them. Venue-wise, Anzu is just a small window through which you get your food. Since there is no seating area, I usually order online for pick-up which is convenient, and the food always feels hot and freshly out of the fryer. Anzu's crispy, juicy, delicious Japanese fried chicken is a must-try. I'm a big fan of their curry as well, so I usually get the karaage curry, which includes 6 pieces of karaage chicken, curry, white rice, side salad, and a sauce. They really hit home with the little things too--their sauces (sriracha aioli is my favorite) and side salad (awesome ginger dressing) are also delicious. read more

Anzu - Karaage curry - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Recently tried this place off a recommendation - let me just say, this is the best fried chicken I've had in LA yet. Just the right amount of crispy but soft on the inside. Also loved all the extra side dishes it came with. Highly recommend! read more

This place is nice with only outdoor seating. The chocked was very juicy and tender. The sauce was good. The crisp was good but lacked a little flavor read more

Anzu - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Extremely juicy and tender chicken interior. Light layer of batter exterior. Wish I had eaten it right away instead of takeout as it wasn't super crispy. They also threw in an extra piece for me even though I only ordered 5 pieces. (prob since they close up for the afternoon at 3). The Sriracha aioli was okay; i would want to try a different dipping sauce next time. Overall good price value and excellent food. Probably best karaage on Sawtelle. Would recommend. read more

Anzu - 5 (6) piece karaage and Sriracha aioli - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The chicken was good, we just ordered a ten piece. Came with lemon and two sauces, we tried the Mayo and the ponzu sauce. Honestly nothing to write home about, it's fried chicken- even when it's done badly it's still pretty good. It was fresh and hot from the fryer, will fry different sauces next time. read more

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Literally was a hole in a wall because I would not have known about it unless someone told me as it is an establishment where you have to turn in to find it. They have an extensive menu, and a few flavors, so I tried the sriracha aioli. When I got the chicken, as well as the Sicilian rice, I definitely loved the chicken and sriracha aioli, that I was inspired to go to Marukai to get my own sriracha mayo for some chicken nuggets I had at home for air frying, but the taste definitely just does not compare to the restaurant quality food of the Japanese fried chicken I got at Anzu. They interestingly enough have hot dogs too, so that was interesting as it was curry in a hot dog. I didn't get to try it, but would next time! read more

Parking, the bane of my existence in LA, an unreasonable expectation, the dream of every starry-eyed passerby to have. No indoor seating. No bathroom (though if you ask nicely there is another of their locations just around the corner you could pop in to and use their WC). Our order came out fairly quickly and we chowed down. Chicken and rice, rice and chicken. A duo so strong only the chicken and waffle combo from another land stands a chance. The nuggets are big and crispy. A little salty for my taste and sorely needing some sort of greenery in there to balance out the deep fried heart attack waiting to happen, but overall satisfying. Pair this with your drink of choice and you have a snacking good time. read more

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Had some time to kill between checkout and a flight home from a disneyland trip with the family. We were feeling karaage so we decided to check out Anzu and enjoy our food in santa monica! There is parking on the premises and some limited standing counter space outside. We got to try the karaage (with curry!), and the sicilian rice. The karaage was tender and juicy, be sure to enjoy it right away to make sure it's crispy! The curry was a great combo with the rice and chicken, definitely a must try if you're into saucy things! The sicilian rice reminded was super unique! If you're in the mood for something light but satisfying, be sure to check it out! It was refreshing and flavorful, perfect for a hot sunny day read more

Anzu - Karaage - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I ordered 2 karaage burgers, 1 with the siracha aioli and the other with the jalapeño ranch. I love things on the spicy side so while they were both delicious I preferred the jalapeño ranch sauce. In addition, I ordered a side of fries that were tasty. It's a great place to grab a bite and look forward to trying the different menu options. read more

If you have a craving for fried chicken, this is definitely a really great option. I've not tried anything else here, to be honest. It's hot, crispy, and juicy chicken. I'm not sure how it could be made better. What I love about their karaage is how light it is, but perhaps that's what I tell myself after a 10 piece.... read more

Juicy, piping hot, and huge chunks of karaage. Anzu is a window on Sawtelle that specializes in karaage and definitely worth a try. The chicken is well marinated with a savory crust that is not too thick. When I say juicy, I mean juicy. Definitely have some napkins on hand. It is on the salty side and doesn't really need the dipping sauce, but the ponzu gave a nice refreshing zing! If you're stopping by any of the numerous restaurants in sawtelle, be sure to save some stomach room for some karage. read more

Anzu - Karaage 10 Pcs - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great Japanese fried chicken option. Good for lunch and good combos. Not too much seating but it's good for take out

2/24/22 Tue, Ordered 15 peice Karaage $18.99 right after opening but the cashier said there was a big order ahead of me and still gave me my food first. Website is very basic w/o sources or types of ingredients used. pros: not too salty, mix of meats including white, fast service at opening, moist and juicy so eat it while hot, comes w/ 3 diff dipping sauces. cons: a little pricey, Karaage pieces could be larger, no curry dipping sauce option, no organic or non gmo option, no disclosure of the type of oil used for frying. read more

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WOW. KARAAGE IS SO GOOD. I was born and raised in Tokyo and moved to LA back in 2016. And I gotta say, Anzu has some GOD-TIER karaage - I always come here when I'm missing home. read more

They have really good chicken and the portions are very generous. It's also a very small restaurant that is hidden in the corner behind Sonoritas so it is easily overlooked. But I've gotten it a couple of times and the quality is great. You can park in the Sonoritas parking lot. The spots can be rather tight but if it's full you can try to look for street parking. The kaarage pieces are big and juicy. Sauce is recommended for full flavor. The meal can be shared or eaten by one person but you might be overly stuffed after you're done. I don't think it's a destination restaurant but it's a good place to try if you're a local or really into Asian fried chicken. read more

Anzu is the side restaurant of Menya Tigre Curry around the corner on Sawtelle proper. It has a very limited menu ,but they do sell Sandos - burgers. I tried the teriyaki avocado burger. I placed on line order from Yelp page seamlessly. When I received it , there was NO avocado? Fortunately, I was across the street & I checked. I went back & they put some more on, but not liberally....the patty was sizeable, the teriyaki sauce was very good, guessing homemade (it's not difficult to make) Oh yeah I got , just average . I believe if they didn't f___ up the avo & were more personable, I would have gone 4stars. My new innovation is to bring my homemade teriyaki sauce - add it on top of a Big Tomy Avocado burger....but I shouldn't do that? read more

Anzu Japanese Gourmet is a gem, a hole in the wall, a diamond in the rough. If you didn't love chicken karaage before, this place will make you love it. If you already like chicken karaage, then you will love it more here. It's tucked away quietly on Sawtelle away from all those mainstream restaurants. That means it's not nearly as busy or as long a wait. So you can get all sorts of food here: rice bowls, chicken karaage, hot dogs, and burgers. So for obvious reasons, you want to get chicken karaage, the hot dogs are pretty good here too, you're getting flavors galore with the dogs here. The chicken karaage is perfectly crispy on the outside and fantastically juicy on the inside. The curry dog was quite pleasant as the hot dog was tucked neatly between a brioche bun and topped with pickled radish and a glorious curry sauce. The rice bowls are also just as good here, so everything is fair game. So eat here, Anzu deserves way much recognition and attention. read more

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Food was great and the ambiance was surprisingly fun too! Had a playlist of 90's rap that had me jamming while I enjoyed my chicken sandwich. read more

Came on a Saturday afternoon at 2pm. The place was empty. Quickly ordered and sat at the small dining area. Got a 15 piece karaage with ponzu sauce. The chicken was good. It was moist and tender and the pieces were pretty big. The food seems to be prepared when ordered as it took a bit of time to come out. The ponzu sauce paired well with the chicken, but since they karaage came with lemon wedges, I would want to try a different sauce next time. The karaage was shared between 3 people and was quite filling. The staff gave as a few extra pieces as well which was nice. Considering it was only $16.50 for the 15 pieces and how big the portion was and how good it was, I would come again. read more

Anzu - 15 Piece Karaage w/ Ponzu Sauce - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got the karaage & curry and the loco moco! I appreciated the nice and simple menu because it made decision making easy, and it's clear that they've really been able to focus on and perfect their current menu items. Even though I ate this as takeout, it was still really yummy! The chicken was still so crispy on the outside and paired amazingly with the curry. The loco moco was also so flavorful (but not over salty or anything!) and the patty was very tender! read more

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My bf took me to this spot and it's a tiny hole in the wall but absolutely delicious! I wasn't too sure what to get but I went for the Sicilian Rice which I really enjoyed. We also got some Karaage Chicken for the rest of the fam and they really liked it as well. My mom is a huge fan of Karaage and it's her go to literally anywhere that has it. Definitely want to go back to this spot sometime! The area is also really nice and has other food spots/shops. Parking is a bit of a pain unless you get lucky! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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This is a really great chicken spot in sawtelle!! It's cute and off of the main st. We tried the keema curry, 10 pc karaage with sriracha aioli and ponzu, and a small fry! The keena curry was really yummy and hit the spot. The curry was really flavorful and went well with the karaage. The karaage was super crispy and you could tell it was freshly fried! I liked the sriracha aioli better than the ponzu and it wasn't too spicy! The food was pretty good and hit my craving for a quick causal meal! I really liked the atmosphere - it's super casual and kinda looks like a shack, but the staff is super friendly and it feels like a very homey spot! There's literally 8 chairs so it's definitely on the small side, but the food is great and it's a nice experience! Would definitely go back!! read more

Anzu - Keema Curry and Karaage 10 Pcs!! - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here around 2 PM for lunch and there was a little bit of a wait. But it was worth it because the chicken was juicy and very flavorful! Our entire party ordered the karaage burger with sriracha aioli even though we initially planned on each ordering something different. I'm glad we did because our karaage burger was delicious and paired nicely with the aioli! We also ordered some battered fries. They were simple battered fries, but still good. I'm not usually a fries person, but I found myself eating fry after fry, so they really are good! Anzu is located on the back corner of the street of Sawtelle. There's no seating (all standing when I went). But don't let that deter you from trying this place! read more

Who doesn't love Karaage Fried Chicken? I read the great reviews and had to try it! The chicken was fried to perfection, with an amazing light soy flavor in the marinaded chicken. Very tender, tasty, and delicious when dipped in the siracha aioli. I highly recommend! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu... read more

Anzu - 10 piece Karaage 10 Pcs with Siracha Aioli for $11.50 - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Such delicious, juicy chicken. My daughter and I loved it. Light coating packs a big crunch and the sauces were great.

I came here and had the Loco Moco burger and it was so tasty. I loved everything in it; the cheese, the egg, the flavor it was all good. The karaage combo was also really good. It comes with rice and, of course, the chicken. I loved the how the chicken was cooked. The prices here are pretty fair. They do not allow outdoor seating so everything is to go. I'll be back here. read more

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Hand down, best chicken, rice and curry I ever had. The portion of the food is really generous for the price. Take our experienced has been great so far. Fried chicken is definitely 5 stars read more

This little take out provides some delicious Japanese comfort food, and the best part is that it's always consistent. We buy their delicious chicken karaage regularly, and every time it's amazing. We also love their keema curry, and their fries are delicious and flavorful!! If you are in the mood for some delicious Japanese fried chicken, do yourself a favor and get your butt over to Anzu immediately! Grab some sriracha Mayo and Jalapeño ranch dressing to go with it as a perfect dipping sauce. read more

We were looking forward to try Anzu since it's been highlighted in various YT videos for the best cheap eats around the J town area in Santa Monica. We got there 5 min before they opened and there were already 2-3 people waiting in line. This place is a hole in the wall takeout, and only had a few scattered seats outside. They opened exactly at 5:30 and we placed the following order: Chicken salad, chicken karage meal, burger and locomoco and a few drinks. We waited about 20 min. for our order to be called. We made the mistake of trusting them without checking what's in the bag. When we got back to our hotel we realize we got charge extra for drinks and the chicken salad was missing. When I called, they basically told me they can't credit back to my credit card, and the only ways to resolve is to drive 30 min. back and pickup my order. As for the food. It was so disappointing. Don't order the locomoco. Weird seasoned burger patty with packaged corn starch overload sauce. Chicken karage was good, well marinated, but soggy. The fries are frozen seasoned fries that you can buy at the grocery stores. Skip it as well. Can't tell you about the salad because we never got it. Overall, this place is not cheap eats because it was $70 for three meals and a salad with 2 drinks. Would not go back and try again. Oh yea, check your order. read more

Little hole-in-the-wall place on a side street in Sawtelle, but the food is incredible especially for its price. Tasty chicken karaage, solid curry, nice fried egg and salad. Minimal selection in its menu, but if you're looking for chicken karaage (and its variants), you're at the right place. The place only offers a few outdoor seats, so it's mostly a takeout place. read more

Enjoyed the Karaage & Curry. The Karaage were bite size pieces and the curry added a nice flavor. Friendly staff and fast service. read more

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