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

We come here for dinners with family and friends. We have many happy memories here. The food is delicious 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. read more

Walked in and sat down right away despite there being a waitlist on Yelp (the place looked empty but perhaps the right tables for the group ahead of us weren't ready yet). It's very nice inside, with a bar that overlooks the cooks making the okonomiyaki. Very aesthetically pleasing for people on Instagram lol. We ordered the B&C - Its Hiroshima style with pork topped with cheese and basil. I would say that this was just okay, not my favorite. I've had Hiroshima style okonomiyaki in Hiroshima before and you can't compare the two flavors - It's different. Very salty to me. We also ordered the Chinchikurinyaki - It's their signature dish made with beef inside. This was better than the B&C. But still salty and not something I'd have to get again. Service was good. Food coming out was pretty slow, but I understand these take time to make. read more

Chinchikurin - The B&C and Chinchikurinyaki ($20ish each). - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I shared the Goam and Corn Cheese Mayo Okonomiyakis with two other people and it was the perfect amount. We even had a little left over. Both of them were flavorful, and my favorite was the corn cheese mayo. We got seated right away and didn't wait very long for our food to come out. The restaurant is right in the Little Tokyo Plaza, which was super convenient. read more

My daughters and I spent a great day in LA. Our lunch experience at Chinchikurin was a fun and delicious first time experience for us. I was excited to try the okonomiyaki since this is on my list of foods to try when we go to Japan this fall. It was a great food experience ! We ordered the Loaded Kaisen which comes with shrimp and squid and the basil and cheese okonomiyaki and both were very tasty! It was a very hot day in LA the day we visited and it was especially warm in the restaurant since there is a warming griddle in the middle of each table so it was a little warm in the restaurant, it would have been even more enjoyable if they turned up the AC a bit. All in all we were glad we stopped here for lunch. read more

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Chinchikurin had great okonomiyaki. The Chinchikurinyaki, GOAM, Eel & Shichimi, Sesame Salmon Onigiri were delicious. The okonomiyaki comes layered with cabbage, noodles, savory sauce, and toppings, then served hot on the teppan right at the table. read more

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Stopped by on a Sunday night for a last-minute dinner in Little Tokyo Getting seated was quick since it wasn't very busy that late in the evening. Unfortunately, the kitchen was surprisingly slow. A table that was seated after us had already been eating for almost 10 minutes before our main dishes finally arrived. We also had to flag someone down multiple times just to get our water refilled I ordered the Loaded Kaisen, which tasted good overall. The squid was cooked well, but the dish felt a little greasier than expected. I was also disappointed by how little bacon and some of the other key ingredients were included--it took some searching just to find them The ambiance is very bright, almost reminiscent of Benihana, but with more standard table seating rather than the teppanyaki experience Overall, it's worth trying once if you're curious about the concept. That said, with most dishes priced at over $20, I think there are stronger options nearby in Little Tokyo For a similar price, you can get a much more flavorful bowl of ramen that's also more filling. Portions here aren't particularly large, so while it's a fun place to sample something different, it may not be the best value if you're looking for a satisfying dinner read more

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Service is very good. Staff is attentive. Went before the lunch rush and food arrived soon after ordering. The place is able to seat large parties if you ever want to do a work lunch there. Restrooms are for patrons only. read more

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The food was unique. Service could have been better. We were served someone else's food on our grill and had to wave someone down. They took it right off and took it to the correct table. We ordered 2 okonomiyaki's. Forgot the names. They were tasty. Wish they were a little more crispy. Good experience. Not sure if I would go back as it was quite expensive for what you get. read more

Really cute spot in Little Tokyo! I liked that they had a lot of different options to choose from. I got the mentaiko scallop okonomiyaki and my friend got the beef, and we both really enjoyed ours. They make the okonomiyaki for you and then place it on the griddle at your table, so it stays hot while you eat. We went on a Saturday around 2:30 PM and there was no wait, which was nice. The portions were filling and it was a fun experience overall. I'd definitely come back to try some of the other options! read more

Chinchikurin - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you love Japanese pancakes, you have to come here. It's located in little Tokyo so you know it's gonna be good. Came on a Saturday early evening and was surprised they weren't super busy. I had the Spicy Goam with soft noodles and chinchikurinyaki with crunchy noodles. Both were good. I like how they have the burners on so your food stays hot while you're eating. I was surprised how dirty the floor was by our table. . Would I come back? Absolutely. They serve their Okonomiyaki Hiroshima style. And it's hard to find. So yes I'll be back next chance I get. I also love that you can watch them prepare your food. That's a plus. read more

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Delicious spot for okonomyaki. We came here on the rec of friend and really enjoyed then. Two was plenty for 3 people, we ordered them crispy and highly recommend them that way. Good portion sizes. If you partake, I also recommend the shochu highball drinks. The yuzu was very refreshing! The staff here and efficient and friendly. Plenty of seating inside and out. You do sit with a griddle in the middle, just something to keep in mind if you come with kids read more

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Great food, comfortable seating, friendly and helpful service. Located in the Japanese Village Plaza We had the Ika Ika okonomiyaki, fried ramen with squid, it was amazing. Very flavorful and with lots of veggies and meat inside. We also had Tan Tan Ramen, most of time, ramen in most places are too salty to my taste, so I asked to taste the soup first. It was very flavorful but indeed very salty for me, so I asked for some hot water on the side. The waitress was super helpful and it was great. I loved the soup. The noodles were Al dente. Note: they validate parking, but only for the lot next to the Japanese Village parking, not the one the other side. read more

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So I just wanted to try that Oko Wrap because the advertisement fold-out sign outside made it look appetizing with a convincing price ($8 at the time of this review). You can only get this item through the QR code and is a strictly to-go item so if you're not technical or care too much about online orders and apps, I'm not sure how you can try this item. Also, there may be hacks and such to get it (other than that QR code), but I don't know much. Also, we waited longer than we should've because apparently, our order was ready and sitting behind the counter but no one called it out. I'm glad we got the notion to ask about it, so I'm not necessarily happy about that. It's 2026 though so I have to keep up with app ordering or something. Wah. About the wrap though...pretty delicious. I enjoyed. It's beef and quite flavorful, easy and fun to eat. And would get it again. read more

Chinchikurin - I only had a sliver of the wrap because I forgot to take a picture. LOL! But it was good. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yum! This is a small okonomiyaki restaurant in Little Tokyo with seating both inside and outside. There is a takoyaki window, but you can also order takoyaki at the table. Service is good, and the food arrives pretty quickly. I tried both agedashi and the goma takoyaki. I also had the Hokkaido hotate mentaiyaki okonomiyaki. The okonomiyaki was absolutely delicious, and I will definitely come back for more. Between the two takoyaki dishes, I preferred the flavor of the agedashi. read more

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Kind of okay. I think it was exciting over the years to have one of those tableside make your own okonomiyaki place, but never tried it. Apparently since covid they kind of stopped using the table service, but they still set it on the plate to cook it. Its kind of different than the expected experience of pouring the batter and trying to get the best chef award. I think it was a different region of okonomiyaki than I was used to too, since when I made it at home I always used more cabbage filling and this is more of a yakisoba. I found the thin rice paper shell they had on top and bottom to easily hold it together to be tough and chewy and the flavors were just there. They do have the proper kewpie mayo and okonomiyaki sauce though. The service was good, id go for the heavier weird flavors like the spicy mayo as it seems a little americanised. Kind of missing the experience but fast and attentive service, family friendly. read more

Chinchikurin - Okonomiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love okonomiyaki and was excited to discover that there's a spot in Little Tokyo that serves Hiroshima style okonomiyaki, which uses noodles. I stopped by for dinner Thursday evening around 6 pm and it wasn't crowded at all. My party of 3 was seated immediately. We parked at the nearby Aiso parking garage as that was the cheapest I could find from my research online, though I heard other customers get their parking validated here at a different garage. The space is shared by two different spots, one that specializes in okonomiyaki and another that specializes in takoyaki. However, the menu spans offerings from both. We were all starving, so we each got an okonomiyaki. The good thing is that they can customize the ingredients, so my friend who only eats chicken was able to get his with ground chicken and no fish powder. They also can make a vegetarian okonomiyaki if you ask. Even though they have the iron grills in front of you, don't expect to cook anything yourself (which is what I'm used to with eating okonomiyaki in Japan). They cook for you in the kitchen and the grill in front of you is only to keep the okonomiyaki warm as you eat. I split two different okonomiyaki with my other friend - the Chinchikurinyaki ($19.50) with ground beef one and the Hiroshima ($20) with pork and fried squid. You can choose whether you want soft or crunchy noodles. For the ground beef one, we got soft, and for the fried squid one we got crunchy noodles. I really enjoyed both okonomiyaki, though to be honest there wasn't a huge difference between the soft vs crunchy noodles. Even the "soft" noodles were on the hard side. Also, this is normal for okonomiyaki, but there wasn't much meat inside. We were filling up mostly on noodles and some veggies. The amount of sauce that they put on the okonomiyaki was nowhere near enough. There was an additional packet of okonomiyaki sauce and kewpie mayo on the table, but we asked for more. Essentially we went through a packet per person. I'm not sure why they don't have this in a bottle, as that's pretty standard at other okonomiyaki restaurants I've been to... Service was good. They're very proactive about filling water and came up to ask if we were done and ready to pay while we were still finishing our last bites. read more

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Seated right away on a Monday night, no wait at all. The edamame was fresh and simple, a great starter. The beef Chinchikurinyaki was the real star. It came out sizzling with an egg (add on) on top and their signature spicy mayo (add on) drizzled over it. They give you tiny spatulas to serve yourself, which makes the whole meal feel interactive. The beef itself had a texture that reminded me of a hamburger patty, wrapped in a pancake that was crispy outside and soft inside. This honestly reminded me of a loco moco, given I had added the egg & it was a beef patty. My friend got the loaded kaisen which included squid & shrimp. It was all fresh and delicious. Service was just okay. Our server checked in once and seemed focused on closing tasks. Still, the food alone makes this worth a visit. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner if you're craving something fun and different. read more

Chinchikurin - Chinchikurinyaki and The Loaded Kaisen - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Our server was really nice and there was no wait on a Thursday at lunch time. Plenty of parking and indoor seating. Interior was decorated like a traditional Japanese izakaya. The staff cooks the okonomiyaki in the kitchen and brings it out to your table on a skillet so it's not as messy as bbq. Hiroshima: the flavor was good and not very squid forward. We ordered traditional noodles so it was a softer pancake than the crispy. Corn Cheese Mayo: we ordered this as crispy which was a more fun texture than traditional. Very corn heavy and the cheese was neutral like a mozzarella. The mayo is kewpie. Two is definitely a lot for three people so don't order one for yourself unless you like leftovers. read more

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Crunchy Shoyu Takoyaki 5/5 Spicy GOAM 5/5 Service 4.5/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Overall 4.5/5 I always forgot how good Chinchikurin is! We probably have it every other year (since we live in the Arts District, about one block away). Each time we come back it's always just as tasty! Okonomiyaki is basically a savory Japanese pancake. It is layered with crisp cabbage, bound together with eggs and flour, your choice of protein, and griddled to golden perfection. At Chinchikurin it is also layered with yakisoba noodles. Our favorite Okonomiyaki is the Spicy GOAM which has spicy chili oil, spicy mayo, and jalapeños. The Crunchy Shoyu Takoyaki is my husband favorite Takoyaki at Chinchikurin because of the sweet shoyu sauce and crunchy fried onions on top. I'll be back at Chinchikurin again soon! read more

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If you're curious about Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, Chinchikurin is a great place to try it. The ingredients are layered rather than mixed, creating a satisfying combination of cabbage, noodles, egg, and toppings in every bite. We ordered the Original Takoyaki and the GOAM. The takoyaki was hot and creamy inside, while the GOAM had the simple yet satisfying taste of green onion and Japanese mayo Try to grab a table at the teppan grill. Everything is already cooked and made for you, but you get the experience of the grill keeping your okonomiyaki warm! A unique and flavorful meal that's worth checking out. read more

I was always curious about this place whenever we are in the area so finally I joined the waitlist last weekend. While my son was checking out the stores I joined the waitlist after 2pm and I think I only waited 15 minutes and I got the notification that we need to go to the restaurant. It was very warm last Saturday so when we got there we were seated inside. This was our first time so we had to browse over the menu. Since there's only 2 of us, we ordered the Hotate Mentayaki (scallops) and original takoyaki. I had a Sapporo (good on a hot day) and we also ordered the shirokima shaved ice for dessert. The restaurant wasn't as busy during this time and on hot day it felt a bit warm inside (add the heat coming from the teooan table) so probably would not pick to eat outside unless you don't mind the heat. The food itself is very savory with different layers of flavor. It's our first time trying okonomiyaki and it will not be our last. The scallops is the featured one in the menu (full page as they say that the scallops are from Hokkaido Japan) is what we ordered. There were only 4 scallops (though the menu shows 5) so next time will try the different varieties. If you're 3 or more would suggest to order 2 kinds of okonomiyaki. For 2 you can share and order something else, the takoyaki was not as crispy outside but it has great gooey flavors inside. Try the okonomiyaki without the sauces and with it so you can taste the difference. Dessert was melt in your mouth snow like shaved ice. Very creamy and just the right amount of sweetness. Love the red bean and mix it with some of the fruits to get all those flavors in one bite. Would highly recommend this place if you're in the area. It's something different if you're into Japanese food. read more

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we've been craving okonomiyaki since our osaka trip, and this hit the spot!! i am so happy this place has a vegan option, but as a vegetarian that eats eggs, i was able to ask for any of the other options without the meat and bonito flakes. i chose the spicy goam with the soft noodles, and it was the perfect balance of spicy and garlicky goodness. it was so delicious, i already can't wait to come back. service was attentive and friendly. this place tends to get busy, so i would recommend putting your name down early! read more

Chinchikurin - Spicy GOAM - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Long lines and big crowds are what you'd come to expect visiting Little Tokyo. Most of the restaurants in the neighborhood have extensive wait times, and this place is no exception. My friends and I waited about an hour through Yelp, so we took the time to mosey around. We seated and quickly ordered two okonomiyaki, the Chinchikurinyaki with soft noodles and B&C with crispy noodles. Wait was roughly twenty minutes for the food to served. Both the soft and crispy textures of the noodles tasted great, though I'd personally go for the soft. The Chinchikurinyaki was layered with eggs and green onions over grounded beef with sauce. Add in a little kewpie and okonomiyaki sauce on the side, the dish was just fun to eat. That said, proportionally there wasn't too much beef in there. Same thing with B&C with the limited scoop of pork. The basil and cheese did make for a richer flavor. Overall, the food is worth a try and service was on top of things. We were still hungry afterwards, so one of our friends even ordered the to-go wrap, and apparently it was just as good with half the wait/cost. Something to consider next time? read more

Chinchikurin - Chinchikurinyaki and B&C - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Parking: DTLA parking will be tough. Street is all metered and spots are still hard to come by. There is a paid lot for little Tokyo area. Interior: super spacious interior with a lot of seating even for large groups. Wait Time: Did not have to wait at lunch time on a weekend. Food came out in about 10-15min. Very freshly made. Items Order: 8/10 Spicy Goam $19 - Not that spicy, portion is a bit small but satisfied. Tastes was very solid and authentic but pricy for what it is. read more

Chinchikurin - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

B&c really good savory 8/10 The classic goo 6/10 Goam egg and noodle not much flavor 6/10 Tantan good savory peanut sauce light 9/10 I'm not a big fan of noodles could be biased Very warm so recommend sitting outside, big open area and nice bar to sit at. You could go watch them make the dishes too Service just wave to get there attention, they don't check in cause they are very busy read more

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Went to Chinchikurin with my husband and had a great experience. The wait wasn't long at all (though we did go on a weekday, late afternoon, so definitely off-hours). We got seated at a bar, but if you're lucky, you'll get to sit in front of the grill where they cook right in front of you! We used to go to their Sawtelle location, so it was fun to try this one. I love their chinchikurin -- it's so unique with the ground beef instead of pork, and the flavor is super savory with all the sauces and different textures. Definitely recommend sharing since it's pretty filling. We also got the takoyaki, which came out fresh and hot. I love traveling to Japan, and the food here really reminds me of Osaka. Great spot overall! read more

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Always a fun experience and great food. This time I ordered the Chinchikurinyaki and LOVED it. I haven't ordered it before with beef. Gonna look for the shibouriyaki mix recipe. Great way for us to kickoff AAPI Heritage Month on 5/2. We arrived early evening with no wait (hopefully many were still watching films supporting the Los Angeles Asian Film Festival). Service was quick, friendly and attentive. I always enjoy watching the chefs prepare and cook the okonomiyaki. read more

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we were in Little Tokyo and came upon this place. There's seating indoors and outdoors. We decided to sit outdoors as it was a nice day. The servers made sure not to forget about us and frequently checked in on us. We order the cold dipping noodles and the famous Hiroshima. The dipping noodles were refreshing yet filling. The Hiroshima remained warm due to the hot plate. read more

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The service was absolutely good. The loaded kaisen okonomiyaki was delicious and tasty too, and umadare cabbage was also very tasty and delicious. read more

Chinchikurin - The Loaded Kaisen - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I really love this food, cool place, nice service, highly recommended everyone come here read more

Chinchikurin - Lovee thiss - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a Chicken Nanban review, cuz Chicken Nanban is rare and delicious. Its rare because it's a home style dish your momma makes you so it's not offered everywhere. The chicken Nanban they give you is A LOT. So you can order that and a side of rice and you'll be good . But man the tartar sauce is great and the chicken is fried nice and big for you. Its scratches your itch of authentic Miyazaki Chicken Nanban so don't overlook this. read more

Chinchikurin - Voluptuous Chicken Nanban - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Even though my group had gone on a Saturday night, we didn't have to wait long to get a table! We got some takoyaki which was hot and fresh, definitely love the variety that they offered. For the okonomiyaki, we got the Hiroshima style with soft noodles and the chinchichuriyaki with the crispy noodles. Our table liked the chinchichuriyaki better and we loved the texture contrast between the harder noodles against the cabbage and minced beef. read more

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It's located in the heart of Little Tokyo in LA. There is ample of paid public parking around the area. Let ms start with "this is my first tome trying an okinomiyaki" and i have been curious prior to trying on. I ordered the Chinchikurin okinomiyaki and my gosh, i dont know how I visited Japan 2x and this is the first time eating it. The Chinchikurin was hella good!!! Like order one and try it!! I ate the whole thing by myself . My hubbs was there just for props so I wont feel too embarrassed eating it all by myself. I also ordered their takoyaki original. And I ate that alone aswell. I just love this. and will definitely be coming back. Service was quick, they were available and always checking if you are ok. i appreciate the hot grill keeping food warm. Warm food is a must. Ambiance was giving Japan vibe where you sit down with friends and enjoy okinomiyaki with friends. Enough space between tables where you dont have to be elbowing the person next table. Overall. I enjoy the food, the service and the places. read more

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Very frustrating. Told us a 2 hr wait time, when we asked if possibly sooner, was told probably longer. In one hour got a message that table ready but we ended up ordering some fast food that we couldn't cancel. read more

Got here for a late lunch on a Thursday. We were able to get seated immediately. The atmosphere is lively. Nora private affair. There was sufficient seating for the crowd present. They also had a private area for parties. My wife ordered the corn and cheese and I requested the classic Okonomiyaki. We also got karaage as an appetizer. The karaage came to us still hot from the kitchen and our main dishes were placed on the hot griddle in front of us. The food was good and plentiful. No complaints from us on portion size. The wait staff was attentive to our needs and were very helpful. We'll return to sample the rest of their offers the next time we're in the vicinity. read more

Chinchikurin - Karaage, Classic and Corn & cheese okonomiyaki. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had a show to catch at the Regent Theatre in DTLA so we stopped in Little Tokyo to see what we can have for a fairly quick dinner. We've been to the location in Torrance and enjoyed the experience. This is a popular spot for visitors staying at the nearby Miyako hotel and for young people in general, so the vibe was fun, light and casual. We ordered the Jalapeno Takoyaki to start with and it was excellent. We also each ordered the Hiroshima style Okonomiyakis which are prepared and then brought to your table, kept warm on the tabletop. The Goan with the kewpie mayo was especially tasty. Validated parking. read more

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(Stars:4.75) We finally got to this restaurant after more than a year of saying "one day we will visit" Sooooooo glad my son and I chose Chinchikurin to celebrate the end of his summer!!! We had Garlic Edamame ($6)- a good amount for 2 people but a bit too oily for me (waitress said it was made with butter) However that soy sauce of theirs is aaahhhhhmazing!!!! Seating: Every table had a hot plate in middle for the okonomiyaki dishes. But we didn't need it at all so felt a little constrained for eating. Great staff!! They were all very nice and welcoming! One of the hostesses was extremely kind. I mentioned that my son's learning Japanese and she took the time to speak with him! (Her name begins with an S) Ok to the food.....extremely delish!!! Best beef curry I've tasted since living in Hokkaido, Japan!!!! My host mom used to make every type of curry and rice. I have tried so many the past and have been extremely disappointed....not today! My son had the tsukamen dish. He said it was amazing! (Looked like he was in heaven!) The dish is cold noodles with a spicy dipping sauce. Toppings that come with it is beef, tomato slices, lettuce, and spinach! He says it was the best noodles he has ever had! Definitely coming back again!!!! read more

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My husband and I came here for dinner on a Sunday night around 6:30 pm and were seated immediately after we arrived. The staff were very welcoming. It wasn't super busy at the time we came, though there were a few diners inside. The ambiance here is simple and pleasant. It looks like a good spot to have a casual meal. Chinchikurin is known for their specialty, hiroshimayaki, a regional variant of okonomiyaki from Osaka. Hiroshimayaki comes from Hiroshima, and features yakisoba noodles, cabbage, wheat batter, and fried egg. My experience at Chinchikurin was my first time trying hiroshimayaki. I got the spicy GOAM, which was delicious. It felt like a lot of different, but all delicious flavors and textures coming together. My husband got a different one but really enjoyed it. Staff were efficient and welcoming. I think this restaurant tends to be overshadowed by all the popular ramen restaurants on this strip, but it was so good that I hope more people will try it. read more

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It was a Saturday night in Little Tokyo and it was time to try something new. It was my job to pick where we ate and after staring at a picture of what this place served, I know I needed to check it out. Chinchikurin is located right at the entrance of the Little Tokyo village and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. We came here around 7PM and got seated right away, even though the place was pretty busy. This was my first time checking out this Hiroshima style comfort food and I am super stoked I did. The menu here is full of a ton of different types of "Okonomiyaki" and they all looked pretty darn amazing. I ended up ordering the "The Loaded Kaisen" which was packed with Squid, Shrimp, Green Onions, Noodles, and whatever else was packed inside, I don't even know anymore. This thing was brought out cooked and put on the hot plate on the table to keep it warm and hot. Not only did this thing look so good, it tasted so good as well. The seafood and noodles and shell it transformed into was such a fun experience and definitely left me with a full belly. Overall, Chinchikurin was a super fun place to eat at and definitely somewhere I would come back to in the future. I loved what I ate, the environment was fun, and the service was solid as well. Want something new to try? This place has something for everyone! read more

Chinchikurin - The Loaded Kaisen - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California