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    Awon

    3.4 (333 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    AWON ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lunch menu
    angela l.

    Great service.Got the hwedup bop.Great greens with poke fish.Super BIG healthy bowl.Ate as a lunch special.Lots of local 1st generation Korean during the lunch time.Great place for refreshing food.Hidden gem.

    Hwedobap and sushi combo.
    Ed K.

    Been coming here for about 20 years. Fantastic sushi and food. Little tough if you don't speak the language although there is an English menu. Friendly service that may come across as gruff if you don't speak the language. High quality food. Highly recommend.

    Lariza S.

    The food was delicious! We started with the Hue deup bap, then got a sushi combo and ended with a mild fish soup. Friendly service! Would recommend and definitely come back!

    Jennifer H.

    It's a comfortable place to go and eat. The flavors weren't anything particularly special, but the sashimi was fresh. Overall, the food was a bit on the bland side.

    Live Sweet Shrimp ama ebi
    Joanne K.

    Dining at Awon Japanese Restaurant was a delightful experience from start to finish. The food was exceptional, the staff attentive, and the ambiance was perfect for a cozy evening. Highly recommend! We enjoyed everything about our visit to AWON Restaurant! Definitely try their Sushi & Sashimi but if you're not a sushi lover, there's lots of other menu to choose from.

    Tiger roll
    Leona W.

    Awon is a lowkey Korean-Japanese restaurant in LA Ktown!! Their sushi/sashimi are super fresh! And they have signature Hwe Dup Bap (poke+bibimbap)! We ordered - Hwe Dup Bap / Hwae Dup Bap ( raw fish bibimbap ) - A won special ( sashimi, sushi, egg bowl, tempera set ) - Assorted sashimi bowl ( so fresh!!) - Tiger roll - Rainbow roll They have 2 locations in LA: 913 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006 3680 Wilshire Blvd Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90010

    Gerico S.

    Have you ever had Korean-style sushi & sashimi? A-Won is a lowkey sushi joint serving up some fresh, quality fish. We were impressed by the presentation, the portions, and the taste Standouts include their tuna, salmon, & squid nigiri, as well as their Hwe Dup Bap, which we've never tried before! Everything we ordered --Hwe Dup Bap (raw fish bibimbap) --A Won Special (sashimi, sushi, fish eggs bowl, tempura) --Caterpillar Roll --Boston Roll

    Hwe Dup Bap
    Tiffany L.

    This was my first time ever having Korean-Japanese seafood and I was really impressed. If you like poké and bibimbap, I think this is a great place to check out. It seems like a more low key, if you know, you know restaurant that's frequented more by the locals. I got the Al Bap (fish egg bowl) and the Hwe Dup Bap (fresh fish bibimbap). I personally liked the Al Bap more because of all the different textures from the fish eggs, seaweed, radish and crab meat, and also how much sesame oil they used. Definitely would get this one again. The Hwe Dup Bap was good too, but I think it had too much sliced lettuce acting as fillers when comparing to the amount of fish and rice that's given. The fish and lettuce were very fresh though, and so were all the other ingredients.

    Live uni

    Wow very big sea urchins yay I only had the urchins here but they were very fresh and dry Probably biggest ones I've seen for the price

    Phattharaporn S.

    This place has a unique food choice on Japanese cuisine in a Korean style. I tried the best seller large sashimi salad which was quite a Korean food. It has a lot of salad leaves and some sashimi. Then it's to be mixed with rice and gochujang sauce. It's fresh and quite good. The bento and eel rice are pretty good too. The food is pretty fusion though, not very Japanese. Parking is valet only, $3 if I remember correctly.

    Unagi bowl
    Jasmine C.

    They have lunch menu even for weekend which offers better prices for their foods. We ordered a unagi bowl, udon, and awon assorted fish soup which is served with a bowl of rice. Unagi bowl: a good portion with enough unagi and rice. Pretty good Udon: not too special. Just a typical udon Assorted fish soup: also a good portion and flavorful The service was really good. We asked for more broth or hot water for the assorted fish soup and my grandmother thought it was a little too spicy and they were kind enough to recook it for her The parking is valet parking.

    chirashi bowl
    Rachel K.

    My go to at a Japanese restaurant is a chirashi bowl so I had to try it here. The portion seemed pretty big when the food came out, but I was surprised that I was able to finish everything. The fish seemed fresh in my bowl, as well as in the sushi combos that everyone else ordered. The only option is to pay for valet in the parking lot.

    Love from my favorite family/chef SKY the best most creative chef I ever visit wherever he goes.

    The most beautiful best tasting dishes come from chef Sky and I will be coming back soon. The entire staff treated us like family, held my baby for a while so I can eat and even made a special plate just for her she loved it!! Wonder place overall felt at home with loved ones

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    Nice ambiance and the food is very good. Highly recommended this place and service is awesome

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    Nice, cleanplace, and they provided many sidedishes. comparing with other restaurant, it was a reasonable price.

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    My Donkatsu

    4.9
    (243 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    A great mom-and-pop spot in K-Town with super warm service. They regularly checked in on us,…read moreoffered sauce refills, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We tried the cheese katsu and the pork belly katsu, and both were crispy and juicy. My favorite part was the cilantro jalapeño sauce. It cuts through the richness of the katsu perfectly and adds a nice kick that ties everything together. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

    First time here, parking lot is quite small and likely packed. The plaza is shared with other…read moremerchants. Tight space, so you'll be lucky if you find parking! We came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. Walking inside, it's a very small restaurant, only maybe 8 tables or so? Even though there is music for atmosphere, I feel like you could still hear your neighbors very well since we're pretty close by and in a small space. The restaurant does make it feel very intimate though. It seems like it is owned by mom-and-pop shop, which the mother was very attentive and welcoming of our visit! We ordered the cheese donkatsu and the pork belly donkatsu. It didn't take too long for our meal to be ready. Our pork belly donkatsu came out first, which it was really good! They offered this unique green spicy sauce that my bf actually liked a lot more. He said it reminded him of salsa lol, but I preferred the original sesame the best. I really liked how they fried up the donkatsu, and added and extra layer of flakes / crunch. I thought since this was pork belly, I thought it would be juicier, but it kind of just tasted like the normal pork. My bf mainly had the cheese donkatsu and this one was really good! I actually liked the cheese one more too. The cheese was very nice and delicious, definitely very heavy too lol. Overall, the meal was pretty good! We loved the home-y vibe to this place, especially since I can tell the mother and father are working hard for this shop. The mother is very observant and just making sure everyone is well taken care of. She noticed my bf talking about the sauce and she even mentioned from afar to try another spicy sauce they had next time haha. Definitely will re-visit to support their business and their delicious donkatsu!

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    11.2024 Cheese Katsu and Pork Katsu..so yummy!
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    4.3
    (128 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    Free parking
    Kitchen open late

    POV: you found a Tokyo-style izakaya in the middle of Koreatown…read more Hidden inside Madang Mall, Kopan Izakaya is giving low-lit, cozy, authentic Japanese vibes... the kind of spot you accidentally stay at for hours What we ordered: Ginza Sushi (12pc chef's choice) -- fresh, buttery, melts instantly Yuzu Miso Black Snapper Crudo -- citrusy, light, perfectly balanced Negitoro Donburi + fresh uni -- rich, creamy, elite combo Crispy Rice w/ Spicy Tuna -- crunchy + spicy = no notes Geisha Roll -- seared salmon + shrimp tempura, packed with flavor This is your sign to level up on your Ktown sushi

    Stopped here for lunch, wasn't expecting much and didn't look at the menu or anything prior to…read morecoming in. The vibe is awesome inside; there's lofi playing at a nice level and the lighting is beautiful. It feels like an elevated experience right when you walk in. We didn't wait long as it was a Sunday afternoon, and our waitress was so helpful in deciding what to order (the menu is extensive!). We got the baked scallop roll, the crunch spider roll, and the Baja California roll. All three were amazing!!!! We also got spicy tuna crispy rice and the gyoza to start. I am not joking when I say they were the best restaurant gyoza I've had in Los Angeles. Juicy, warm, nice golden crisp on the bottom, and flavorful filling. The baked scallop roll was my personal favorite of the three; it was warm and savory, with an excellent bite from the juicy scallops. It was a great contrast to the Baja roll, which is cold and has crunchy elements to it. And the spider roll was one I didn't expect to like (my boyfriend wanted it), but ended up being my second favorite! The soft shell crab flavor is deliciously salty and pairs great with the surrounding flavors. I'll definitely be back for more!

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    Kingyubu

    4.6
    (500 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    Free WiFi
    Free parking

    Came on a weekend for an early dinner and it was already packed with customers! I appreciate how…read morewe're able to call ahead to place an order. We ordered the mala rose tteokbokki and the popular yubus. The yubus are good but for me the mala rose tteokbokki is what makes me come back. It's perfectly creamy and the mala flavor comes through without over powering the dish. The numbing spice isn't too strong either which I prefer. It took a while to get the food since it was so busy but the food turned out great so it was worth the wait. I'd rather have them take their time so that each dish comes out perfect rather than them rush the process and deliver a mid dish. I think about the mala rose tteokbokkk every month and would visit more often if I wasn't so far!

    Very excited to try this place! We ordered a mix of yubu and I had the lemon salmon one - tbh, I…read morewas a bit underwhelmed. The salmon was a bit on the fishy side for me, and I wouldn't get it again. The spicy Mala beef belly, though, was excellent and had my mouth on fire, and I would definitely get it again. My FIL had the unagi avocado and liked it. The star of the show for me, however, was the rose topokki. It was a touch spicy but oh so flavorful! The fish cake and cabbage gave the sauce a complex flavor and kept me coming back for more. Next time I want to give the mala rose topokki a try.

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    Kimchi bulgogi loaded fries
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    King yubu cupbop and diverse yubu
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    Hato Sushi

    Hato Sushi

    4.7
    (185 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Food 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAmbiance 10/10 Walked in here randomly because it was something I had saved for a bit now and I already liked that I didn't have to look for parking on a Sunday 3pm in a busy shopping center. It was busy inside but still got seated without waiting. Insane quality of fish not one single item I ordered had an off taste. The fast that my spicy mayo and ponzu was full when I left goes to show how insanely well they prepared the food sauce wise. Overall great place I will be back to try more things for sure. All this food double the salmon roe and scallop sushi because it was that good I had to go for round 2 but all this for 80$ was insaneeeee!!!!! And of course leave tip lol. For sure coming back!

    Reasonable sushi eats in k-town…read more Went for a weekend sushi dinner. Theres some parking in the plaza, as well as street parking if you're lucky. We had an rsvp but wasn't busy when we arrived. Was sat immediately and served water. They have a pretty extensive menu of most things you'd find at a sushi cut roll spot. We ended up ordering the toro garlic toast, veggie tempura, ginza roll, and several pieces of nigiri sushi. The toro garlic toast was pretty good - sort of like a spicy tuna crispy rice situation ... but a little fattier and more garlicky than crispy. The ginza roll was pretty good too - a lot of fish in the roll and wasn't overwhelming with too much sauce. The tempura was good too- not super oily and all your typical veg involved. The nigiri sushi were pretty well prepared. The size was pretty good for the price - and each were accompanied by a small garnish on top or a little bit of sauce brushed on. All in all - I wouldn't say it's a date night place, but is a good easy eats sushi spot for rolls and nigiri for the price. Would recommend!

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    IZAKAYA OSEN

    IZAKAYA OSEN

    4.3
    (2.2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$
    Kid friendly
    Wheelchair accessible

    We got several sashimi, some skewers, crispy rice tuna, shrimp tempura, cauliflower tempura, and…read moreagedashi tofu. Sashimi were very delicious and high quality. )-/ thick cut and no weird fishy smell. Skewers were also very thick and way bigger than i expected. Love the beef tongue the most. The shrimp and cauliflower tempura basically taste the same (sweet and sour). Def disappointed at this bc we expected the typical tempura without being soaked in the red sauce. Agedashi tofu was also just ok. It was kinda soggy even though we ate it immediately. The wasabi is good though and parking is $8 in the personal lot (more expensive bc we paid with card). I give it 5 stars because: - The generous portion and yummy sashimi and skewers. - Service is also fast and the waitress serving us was very friendly! - We brought few slices of cakes and there is no cake fee. They even put it in a nice plate with flower haha :)

    If you're ordering skewers, the scallop, sea bass, and prime beef kushiyaki are absolute standouts…read more The scallop is incredibly tender, while the sea bass is the must-order. Even if don't like seabass, you must try this one! it's buttery, perfectly charred and melts in your mouth. The prime beef is equally impressive: tender, packed with rich umami flavor, and cooked to perfection. For a larger dish, you can't go wrong with either the sea bass or blue crab hot pot. It's so rich and comforting, the fish is always perfectly cooked, and it's more than enough food for two people. Be sure to order a side of seaweed and make your own hand rolls at the table. The kabocha salad is also unexpectedly delicious and pairs well with the other indulgent items in this order. They recently moved next door and they may be overbooking themselves so expect to wait quite a while- even if you have reservations.

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    Mafia Sushi

    Mafia Sushi

    4.7
    (85 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Mafia Sushi has become one of my go-to lunch spots whenever I'm working near Crypto Arena in…read moreDowntown LA. It's one of the healthier options in the area, the staff is always incredibly polite, and the food is consistently fresh. I usually order a spicy tuna roll along with a few other rolls, but I've also had the fried rice and crispy rice, and they've all been excellent. I did have one small incident where I bit into a tuna scale that had made its way into my spicy tuna roll. It definitely caught me off guard, but honestly, it wasn't a dealbreaker. If anything, it reminded me that they're working with fresh fish. I let the staff know just so they were aware, and without me asking, they removed the roll from my bill. That level of customer service was genuinely appreciated. The restaurant is always clean, welcoming, and a place I look forward to visiting on my lunch breaks. As I'm writing this, I'm actually getting hungry thinking about my next visit. Thank you to the entire team for the great food and even better hospitality. I'll definitely be back.

    Stopped by for dinner before a concert. We were quickly seated. The server was very friendly and…read moreattentive. Once we put our order in, the food started arriving relatively quickly. We ordered the yellowtail special, salmon roe, and salmon nigiris which were all good. We also ordered the salmon skin handroll and party roll, again both good. We then added a Gentlemen roll and the Baby Yellowtail Sashimi Special which were also solid. The non-sushi item that was end up ordering was the veggie tempura. I liked the tempura because the vegetables were cut into large pieces, yet were fried perfectly tender. The batter was also crispy and not heavy. Overall, a solid sushi restaurant.

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    Sitting Area
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    Suehiro DTLA

    4.5
    (298 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    What an absolutely lovely experience. We stumbled into Suehiro tonight unexpectedly. Unfortunately…read morewe had no context and now I realize we didn't order their specialties. Fortunately, everything was delicious. I got the grilled salted mackerel with the cabbage salad, which was a wonderful filling yet light dinner and ice green tea. Perfect for such a hot night. My friend and I shared a spicy tuna + rice and it was great. We also shared a tuna bowl with a raw egg that was good but maybe not something I'd crave. My friend got a ramen that he said was great. Anyway, we got a list of things that people who love and are familiar with this place say isn't where they shine and we still had a very nice experience. I would probably order the salted mackerel and crispy rice + spicy tuna again, but I'm eager to order their curry rice and other dishes people say are so good. The service was absolute perfection. Memorably so! They were the perfect balance of attentive yet not on top of you. Of note, they have a cute little lounge in the basement with a couple of tables and a booth. I found it charming. Next time I go I plan to ask if I can sit there.

    The food was incredible, the atmosphere was extremely relaxing, and our waiter was very attentive…read moreand kind! In my 3 day weekend there, I went back twice because I enjoyed it so much. My friends and I were bummed that we missed the omurice (served only on Mondays @ Dinner) but everything was still delicious! We came on our friend's recommendation and I plan to at least once every time I'm in DTLA.

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    Japanese style booths
    Japanese style booths
    Vegan tempura
    Vegan tempura
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