I have no idea if some of these reviewers even know what they're complaining about, like the "miso"…read moresoup that's actually consommé, and is very tasty. Maybe it doesn't have an Insta ready wall for fancy pics but it's a hidden gem that's been run by the same award winning chef for decades. There are pictures of him with generations of famous people from the world over who eat here so that speak speaks for itself. Also, he must be over 80 and he still greets and seats every customer personally. The place has been around a while so one might consider it a bit "rustic" and sure there's a wait, but that's because this place has stood the test of time and still turns out incredible food and service. And no, like the other reviewers said, there's no sushi but this is an authentic teppan whose focus is grilled food...and they're great at it

We've been coming here for years and came back after 4 years to celebrate a birthday. We were…read moreseated right on time, and it's always nice seeing the owner present and involved. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to what we remembered. Being given plastic utensils while dining in was surprising, especially at this price point. The service and food were just okay, and the "miso soup" was actually plain chicken broth, which was disappointing and unexpected. Overall, it didn't feel like the same experience we used to enjoy. I hope this is taken as constructive criticism, as we'd love to see the quality return to what it once was.

First time at Habachihana Grill and we were very impressed! The New York steak bowl and chicken…read morebowl were both phenomenal. The sauces are also delicious and add an extra touch of flavor, though the food is great on its own. Lizette at the register was super friendly and welcoming, and the seating area has a really nice vibe. Great food, great service, and a great overall experience. Highly recommend--we'll definitely be back!

I definitely broke the bank buying just the bowl and every sauce (as well as two drinks) but man it…read morewas quite delicious! The steak is no joke, which explains the price. It was so divine, and the fried rice upgrade was a must! I was craving something late night and I saw that there was some activity going on outside of this restaurant so I took a note and then I pulled over to Yelp what was good and open this late at night and I had ironically bookmarked this as a place I wanted to try. The service was quick and great. Staff is extremely friendly and the ambience is chill I love that they have an outdoor area where you can enjoy your meal and people watch all the inebriated folks leaving the bar.

First time at this place and it was a great experience we celebrated my friend birthday the food…read morewas so delicious it was 5 course meal every item was delicious it's $120 per-person but it's worth it. The service was definitely a 10 I forgot my waitress name but she was awesome. The place is so cool definitely a vibe. I'm definitely coming back

I ate at Maison Kasai in Downtown Los Angeles using vouchers we had purchased online. The food was…read moregood, and the overall dining experience started off well. However, the service and the way the bill was handled completely changed my opinion. Throughout the meal, our server did the bare minimum, rarely checking on us or refilling our water. When the bill arrived, I noticed it included a 20% gratuity along with a 3% credit card surcharge. Since I had cash, I handed the server $40 and asked for my change. That's when he told me they don't have change because the restaurant is cashless and showed me a sign. I then pointed out that the menu I was given never mentioned a 3% credit card surcharge. I also questioned how it made sense to advertise being cashless while charging customers an extra fee for using a credit card. The server insisted the online menu disclosed the fee and claimed that "everywhere charges a credit card surcharge," which simply isn't true. After I challenged it, he suddenly offered to remove the surcharge and brought back a revised bill for $25.45. When I decided to pay that amount with my credit card instead, he told me he would have to add the 3% fee back. Fortunately, I had exactly $25.45 in cash, so I left that amount on the table and left. It honestly felt like he expected me to leave the original amount without questioning it. After getting home, I checked the restaurant's online menu myself. I could not find any disclosure about a 3% credit card surcharge. I also noticed that the menu states the 20% automatic gratuity only applies to parties of six or more, and our party was smaller than that. The food may have been good, but hidden fees, inconsistent explanations, and poor service ruined what should have been a pleasant meal. I won't be returning.

I had a great meal at Izakaya Gazen and loved the variety of dishes my friend and I tried…read more Seared Duck Chashu: This was tender and savory. Beef Tongue Tataki: This was my personal favorite dish. It had a pate-like texture and quality to it, and it paired well with its side ingredients. Homemade Tofu Salad: I enjoyed how fresh and light it was, and it balanced out the other rich dishes. Softshell Crab Roll: I loved the mix of crispy and soft textures, and the portion size was decent for the price. Agedashi Tofu: The tofu was delicate on the inside, and the seaweed gravy surrounding the tofu complemented the tofu flavor.

Really good quality Izakaya/sushi place in Little Tokyo, albeit on the pricier side. We started…read morewith their trio tofu sampler, which consists of three versions of their house made tofu. This was really light and refreshing - a great way to start off our meal. We also ordered their beef tongue entree (soo good!!), blue crab cut roll, udon, soba, and chirashi bowl. Everything was delicious and I'd recommend it all except their sashimi or chirashi bowl. Just tiny, thin portions. The chirashi bowl was fresh but shockingly small for the $60 price tag (not worth it). Service was spotty / they forgot the sake we ordered so we ended up just cancelling our order of it. Overall had an enjoyable experience, but it's on the expensive side and service could be improved.

My husband and I stumbled upon this place last night on our way home…read more it wasn't packed which is to our advantage. We were seated right away without waiting. We ordered the couple's dinner and it didn't disappoint. Beef Teriyaki, Seafood Tempura, grilled salmon, and karaage was all made to order and served in a boat. Everything was wonderfully and carefully crafted. Our waitress was so attentive to us. Food was delivered quick yet fresh. Their salad was so fresh and crunchy. The ginger dressing is a must try. This place deserves recognition . I hope they stay long enough in this business .

Service was amazing and the food was all delicious. My family has been coming here to eat for…read moreyears, I'm looking forward to my next visit.

I hired Chef Jazzii to provide her services while we were hosting a party out of town in Temecula…read more We had 18 guests. She communicated readily prior to our event, via text/calls/email. She arrived promptly the evening of our event and was readily prepared. She and her assistant were very friendly and efficient while navigating through a property even we weren't familiar with (the rental home). I was impressed with her bubbly and positive attitude. It was quite cold that evening -- in the low 40s -- but she put on an incredible show for us. Highly entertaining with her sense of humor, ability to get our guests involved, and her impressive skills at the Teppanyaki grill. And the food tasted great! Chef Jazzii and her assistant also cleaned up and were very considerate of the property. We'd hire her again!

Chef Jazzi and her staff did an absolutely AMAZING job for my small wedding reception over the…read moreweekend. Throughout the planning process, she was super communicative and receptive, and really worked hard to make sure she understood exactly what I was looking for in terms of decorations. The set up turned out absolutely beautiful. The food was delicious. Her various activities were an absolute blast! Her staff was totally on top of things, and everyone loved them. My guests said it was the best wedding reception they had ever been to, and those that Hudson Teppanyaki shows before said this one blew the others out of the water!! We loved her so much we even had her join us in the group photo. On top of it all, her prices are super reasonable!! I can't recommend Chef Jazzi highly enough!!!!

First time here but will definitely be back! Food and service were top notch! Our server Tiffany…read morewas so accommodating to all the kids in our party!

We come here for dinners with family and friends. We have many happy memories here. The food is…read moredelicious and comforting, the service has been great and sometimes above and beyond. We could not be happier coming here to enjoy the ambiance of Little Tokyo and a family meal. My favorite Okonomiyaki dishes have been the basil and cheese, and the curry. We also appreciate that there's also ramen although we miss the takoyaki.

Rally good food. I had the filet mignon, chicken and vegetable dinner plate. Veggies were fresh and…read moreabundant. The steak and chicken were both tender. Teriyaki sauce was tasty and not too sweet. Also got the salmon sushi role. Salmon was good and fresh (not smelly or old). The imitation crab on the center was also good. Over all great meal. High protein high fiber! Wooooo

Great portions at an even better price!…read more Located in a small shopping center with plenty of parking (always a plus in LA). Paid around $11-$13 per plate which is great considering Teppanyaki is usually $18+ anywhere else. The gentleman who I'm assuming was the owner was very nice and attentive. Food had great taste and was made to order!

Great service here at the Pasadena Location! Stephanie & the Manager Ian was super attentive and…read morefast! Very pleased with their service & i will definitely be coming back!

Food is delicious, service is very personal and fun. Mary remembered us from last…read moreTime and even remembered our orders. Get the fried rice, it's worth it.

Returned for my husband's birthday, and was another successful dinner…read more This time we ordered the No. 4 chef's omakase and it was better than the No. 2 - Chef's Omakase in our opinion. The meats are seriously so filling. On an unexpectedly busy Monday night, the service was great. My husband and I received dessert on the house (Yuzu panacotta) for his birthday which was very kind of them. I've already recommended this place for a few friends and family since we enjoy it so much. Definitely a place to splurge if you have the money, but it seems to be one of our regular spots now for anniversary and birthdays. Expecting another return in the near future.

HIKARI is probably my favorite Japanese bbq spots in LA, the quality here is top tier and the…read moreselection of meats is pretty wide. The portions are small, but the quality makes up for it. Last time we also ordered a beef tendon stew and it was sweet like a sukiyaki and so delicious. This is the perfect JBBQ spot if you typically don't have a huge appetite The space is small and cozy and the service is really good, the servers are friendly and make you feel at home They used to have more sauces for dipping your meats like wasabi and salt but more recently it's been just soy sauce. The soy sauce is good but I hope they bring back the other dipping sauces