Food, service and ambiance are all off the charts excellent! Came in to satisfy my katsu curry…read morecraving and Coco did not disappoint. The portions were perfect for a lunch and everything was fresh and tasty. The salad was cool and crisp and was a perfect appetizer. The interior was was cool, clean and had a huge TV to enjoys todays soccer match. Patio seating is also available. Parking is free with validation so that's a plus! Overall...it's a great place to get at some Japanese comfort food and also unwind. Unwind because I found their piped in music to be very relaxing and chill! Stop by Coco Ichibanya today!

Wow, this place gets busy! We went for dinner on a Tue night at 6pm and got a table, but 15 min…read morelater, it was a full house. There's indoor and outdoor seating, but be warned - it was LOUD inside, especially with a packed house. Food - We tried the curry bun (3/5), garlic naan (2/5), and cheese naan (4/5). The garlic naan was way too salty. I wonder if they use garlic salt? Husband liked his cheese naan, which he noted was not as salty as the garlic naan. Curry bun was good, but better as a quick snack than an appetizer. (They have the buns available to grab and go). For entrees, I had the vegetable curry omelet (4/5) and hubby got the garlic shrimp curry (3/5). Good overall, but the curry isn't as rich as we'd like. Service was great. There are only a few restaurants on Sawtelle that have Japanese curry, so if you're in the area, this is a solid choice.

Update- was really looking forward to dinner at Chubby Curry. My friends and I have patronized this…read moreplace since it opened. It was our go-to place for almost two years. We hadn't been in about 6 months and decided to drop in for dinner before a movie- Wow, has it changed- and not in a good way. There were fewer staff and they were spread thin, with not even half the tables full. The place was a little unkept. The menu is all digital- so we had some questions ordering our favorites. We got the Wagu steak with rice and curry and the breaded chicken breast. When the Wagu arrived it was unrecognizable- brown and looked over cooked - no pink. The entire dish was completely unappetizing. It was sad looking. I tried to show the server that this looked nothing like the menu photos in the front wall. He was already flustered and told me "to calm down ma'am" and that is "how it comes- we put soy sauce on it." The calm down nonsense was a real put off. My next question was, why is a restaurant putting soy sauce on perfect Wagu? None of the menu photos show soy sauce. We have never had soy sauce drenched Wagu here ever. The amount of soy sauce - if any-- is up to the guest. We all have our sodium preferences, right? I personally liked their Wagu plate as is. I tried to get the server to follow me to the front wall to show him the photo of all their Wagu dishes on their front wall and he was really not happy. Those photos were how their food always looked- fresh- colorful and delicious looking. The comparison was stunningly different- he would not hear it - and was visible upset with me. Sending this back caused quite a problem- more like an argument with the server who insisted this is how Wagu comes. It does not and I posted a review previously with photos from several visits to this once fun to eat at place. They offered to remake it and I caught the server and chef's convo. Chef was bewildered with the whole no soy sauce thing. The server came back with a small piece of Wagu in a service cup to show me what their Wagu looked like before the soy sauce bath. It was not the bright fresh pink. It was gray, like it had been prepped a couple days ago and refrigerated. Completely unacceptable and not appetizing. I told them to please not remake it. It would be a waste and please Just remove it and we'd order something else. The server was so upset with me he told me he would remove everything and not charge us at all. I felt that was unfair to the restaurant and his attitude was like don't order anything, and do not come back. My guy friend insisted that we pay and the server came back with a bill for just the chicken. I gave him cash for everything we ordered including the Wagu, and he brought me almost all the money back. I was particularly insulted by this. This was such negative energy- I did not want to touch it. I left all the money on the table and left. Message to the owner- replacing servers with digital menus does not lessen their work. it increases their time explaining what dishes are and how dishes come. You need more people because servers have more work in less time. I really felt for this server and did not feel any of this was his fault. The quality drop in food, the excess work due to digital menus, and food not matching the promises made in photos at the front wall from opening day are not your server's fault. We were expecting the same consistency and were sadly disappointed. We will not be returning.

An overall decent meal, the katsu was crispy but the curry tasted sweeter than my personal…read morepreference. I also wish the curry had more flavor/spices to it. The katsu was crispy and flaky - so that was a plus. Most of the dishes are kind of pricey in my opinion. The restaurant is large and spacious, we visited on a Friday at lunchtime and it wasn't crowded at all.

Stopped by Midoh Sawtelle for a dessert break and their soufflé cheesecake did not disappoint --…read morelight, jiggly, not overly sweet, with just the right amount of density to feel indulgent without being heavy. Paired it with their Japanese tea and it was the perfect combo, the tea cut through the richness and made it feel like a proper little ritual instead of just a snack. Cozy atmosphere, great for catching up with a friend or grabbing a quiet solo moment. Staff was attentive and quick to bring things out. Portion was generous for the price too. Already thinking about going back to try the three-layer cream puff next. Highly recommend if you're in the Sawtelle area and want a dessert spot that actually delivers on flavor and presentation, not just Instagram appeal.

This really is a quiet little space above Japantown that serves some solid katsu!…read moreI ordered the loin and filet combo and they came out in about 15 minutes. I also ordered a nice crisp cold beer! The katsu was soft, tender, and juicy. Both pieces fried nicely without being greasy and holding that crispiness. Staff was friendly and overall this was a great meal

I love Menya Tigre! I dine here often. Their curry broth and sauce are both rich and flavorful. I…read morereally like the thick ramen noodles too. I've enjoyed all of the dishes I've had here, including the karaage, pork cutlet curry rice, ramen and tsukemen. If you like Japanese curry, I highly recommend Menya Tigre! The restaurant is clean and casual. There is a covered patio and some indoor seating. I usually go on a weeknight, and it's always busy but not overcrowded, so we're not rushed out of there. The servers are very polite and helpful. The cost has crept up. It has entered the higher end of ramen/curry pricing. I understand, but I also have been going here a little bit less often. With tax and tip, I'm spending about $30 for a meal. I still love it - the curry ramen is probably the best I've had in LA.

I tried the Curry Tsukemen and also go the Crispy Rice Tuna from the sushi menu. Overall the…read morenoodles are very good but I didn't care for the curry broth. It just didn't taste like the classic slightly sweet Japanese curry I am accustomed too. Also after awhile it gets overwhelming and less appetizing. The crispy rice tuna was solid. No wait on a friday night.

I've missed this place so much since my UCLA days. Foremost, love the ample parking (with 1 hour…read morecomped also!) compared to struggles at the previous location. The curry is still just as amazing as I remembered, and I think the portion has gotten bigger, which I immensely appreciate as it is my favorite! I thoroughly enjoyed my braised chicken curry, and my bf loved his braised beef curry so much! We also got the chicken pasta to go, and it was just as yummy as it's always been! So thankful and happy!! Such friendly and impeccably attentive service!! Really cute and clean establishment! Can't wait to come back soon! Highly, highly recommend!

Great little spot serving up exactly what I wanted for lunch. Tony was an absolute gem and treated…read moreus like family. I really can't say enough nice things about the service we had here! There are so many possible substitutions and ways to customize your meal to what you like. I ordered the croquette curry and my partner got the menchi curry. He felt the menchi was decent and I really liked mine. Their croquettes are nice and flavorful. The curry has a nice balance of flavors in it, though the mild was even a tiny bit spicy for me. The side order of cabbage with a creamy sauce helped a lot. We also both enjoyed the side salad with sesame dressing. It was a little sweet and a nice addition to the meal. Next time I may do a miso soup! The price is also very fair for the amount of food and quality. I left feeling very full and satisfied with the experience. Highly recommend.

If you like karaage, this is THE spot. 'Nuff said…read more This is to fill the character limit but is uneeded. Above text is sufficient to review said restaurant.

Popcorn chicken slapped, guy at the counter was very cool. 10/10…read more Yelp says I need to write more but I feel like this sums it up.

checked out anzu at its new location, sharing the same space as menya tigre. i loved the chicken…read morekaraage with the curry. ask for a side of their mayo!

We were in the area and the menu looked good. Service was good and I was pleasantly surprised how…read moregood the chicken karaage was. A salad comes with the order with a delicious ginger dressing and hubby made a comment on how good it was . His curry shrimp had plump shrimp and curry had a good flavor. Would definitely recommend this place.

Holy moly ! What a great surprising find ! I was in the area visiting the Largo .. I was very…read morehungry! I didn't have high expectations but wow , so glad I found this gem ! I had a a few open hand rolls , rock shrimp & the crispy tuna rice & spicy salmon dish , EPIC ! The service for sweet , fast and effective. Perfect timing for the Largo show after you pick up your tickets at will call ! Can't wait to return , I want to try EVERYTHING on the menu lol !

I was in the area and stopped by for the open handroll lunch. Service was attentive, and the…read morepresentation was impressive from start to finish. One unexpected twist was the seaweed. Instead of the traditional nori typically used for handrolls, they served a salted, crispy version. While some diners may enjoy the added texture, it wasn't quite for me. It reminded me of the seasoned seaweed used in Korean kimbap--similar to what I buy at Costco and use at home--which took away from the experience I expect from a classic handroll. The fish itself was fresh and above average, especially considering the lunch special pricing. Overall, it was a solid meal, but if I order this again, I would definitely request traditional nori to better complement the quality of the fish.

5 stars isn't enough for Daichan. The food was incredible and the service was phenomenal --…read moreeveryone was so sweet and welcoming. We loved the sake sampler since it was a great way to try multiple bottles. My wife's Daimyo Chirashi was packed with an amazing variety of fresh fish and flavor, while my kalbi beef was perfectly cooked with the perfect sweet heat. The garlic squid was easily our favorite dish, and the mochi with dorayaki was the perfect dessert combo to finish the meal. 100/10 experience -- can't wait to come back!

Cute little spot, with terrible parking situation. The food was good, sure. I mean, fresh sushi…read moretastes pretty much the same in most places (if they're fresh) but I just really wished there were more fish for what you're paying for. They were not cheap, and you get such little amounts of fish for the price. The ladies who work there are nice, and attentive enough. This is not a huge restaurant so be prepared to wait during their busy times.

Hidden treasure! - Off the beaten sawtelle path, this humble…read morerestaurant is a gem - Value is off the chart - Curry had good flavor - Tempura crispy with variety of shrimp and vegetables - Chicken and beef were tender and homey, comforting flavors

We gave this spot a try during a busy weekend of moving and we're so glad we did!…read more My chicken teriyaki bowl was an awesome value at just $8.45 with tender meat, fresh veggies, and well-cooked rice while my wife's special unagi bowl was a sight to behold for its massive slabs of eel! Conversely, I'd skip the katsu curry as the pork was quite overcooked and the curry itself a bit clunky and not much different from that from a box. Great stuff overall and worth ordering from again to explore more of the menu.