We ordered 2x omakase lunch special for October. Courses, in served order: - Giant clam - We both found this crunchy and refreshing with the sauce which may have been a sesame/citrusy sauce. - Assorted appetizers - Mugwort Tofu with wasabi garnish for me, and vegetables with scallop for my girlfriend since I have a scallop allergy. Jellyfish was also served as a clean and crunchy addition. Mugwort tofu had a bit of an organ-y texture which I personally found novel. There were also some assorted vegetables but we didn't find that very noteworthy. - Chawanmushi - The chawanmushi was a surprise favorite as it came with fillings such as mushroom, fishcake, and salmon roe. The broth with the chawanmushi was rich and warming. - Red fin snapper with a little bit of lime - This nigiri had a crunchy texture with citrus notes to cut through and set our expectations high for the following pieces. - Golden eye snapper with sesame, slightly spicy - Ocean trout - thick cut of fish that was nice to see served as we had only had it at one other restaurant before - Stripe jack with ginger - Sweet shrimp with crab miso - One of the best sweet shrimp that I've ever had. The shrimp had a subtle but very noticeable sweetness with a meatiness that stands out from my prior experiences. - Chutoro with wasabi - Our absolute favorite piece and the perfect piece to finish off the nigiri. We can never say no to superb cuts of tuna! - Hokkaido Uni - decent and not too oceany for my gf who normally doesn't like uni! - Tamago and pickle - The pickle was a well placed addition to cut through the heaviness of the last courses we received. - Miso soup with clam - I didn't love this one - the soup had an unexpected spicy kick to it which I wasn't expecting and the clam had some grit in it that I didn't particularly enjoy. My girlfriend liked it though. - Matcha pudding with red bean paste and gold flakes - A fantastic dessert choice! It wasn't too sweet and we found it very refreshing. Red bean always pairs perfectly with matcha and green tea flavors and we loved the contrast of the cool pudding with the thick paste. My gf who doesn't normally like matcha or red bean actually enjoyed this still - Fruits, black sesame ice cream mochi, warabimochi, yuzu cheesecake for an occasion we were celebrating. This wasn't part of the omakase. Overall (5/5): We saw this opportunity on our socials and being omakase fans we certainly couldn't pass up on this opportunity to try out a local spot on our to-visit list for an affordable price. I made the reservation online with no hiccups and we showed up before our reservation time but was still promptly seated. The service was professional and attentive and the vibe of the spot was pretty private and classy with earthy decor. There was only one chef at the time so we felt it could get backed up depending on the amount of patrons so as a result it did feel rushed at times because towards the end of the course since we got several items back to back with barely any time to savor it. Still, the food was amazing and the hospitality from the chef and staff were otherwise high quality, so I wasn't too bothered by it. All in all, it was a great experience and we would definitely be curious to come back for the standard kaiseki menu! read more

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A Hidden Gem for Kaiseki and Omakase - On Par with Japan (IMO) Just discovered Eigikutei, and I'm already raving about it. Apparently, they've only been open for 2 years, but the level of quality they maintain is seriously impressive. I went with some friends, and we opted for the Omakase Sushi Kaiseki Cuisine Course, adding some sake and a yuzu highball to the mix. First impressions: the ambiance is immaculate--extremely clean and tidy, and the servers are in traditional-looking garb. The service was incredibly friendly and polite. I will admit it felt a little self-conscious at first since we were the only ones there right at opening, and the space is so open and quiet. But honestly, that's more a testament to the serene atmosphere they've cultivated, and certainly not a fault. Now, the food. For those not in the know, Kaiseki is a multi-course style menu that emphasizes a wide range of ingredients and cooking techniques. Each course we were served had very clear, distinctive flavors and a beautiful variety of textures. You can really tell they emphasize seasonal ingredients, simple seasoning, and beautiful presentation (as their website suggests). Of the Kaiseki offerings, the monkfish liver was my personal favorite. It had a luxurious texture and, surprisingly, no strong fishy scent whatsoever. As for the sushi omakase, every piece was amazing, but my personal favorites were a tie between the seared mackerel, a hard-to-find snapper whose name eludes me (oops!), and the uni. The uni we got was on the creamier side, and only had a hint of oceanic brininess compared to what I am used to. I loved it! Honestly, this was one of my favorite eating experiences in a while and easily on par with the nicer omakase/course menu places I've visited in Japan. If you're looking for a refined and authentic Japanese dining experience, Eigikutei is a must-try. Just be prepared to take your time and savor every bite. You can tell that the team here is tight-knit and passionate, from the selected ingredients that emphasize "umami," to the Japanese hospitality that seeks to put a smile on every customer's face. This spot is the real deal. read more

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Eigikutei is a very authentic & traditional feeling sushi & shabu restaurant with a nice bar inside. It has very clean & modern wooden Japanese aesthetics. All the staff here speaks Japanese & wears yukatas as their uniform. We booked a shabu tasting that features the a5 yonezawa beef and added some sashimi courses to the beginning on valentines weekend, which was surprisingly not very busy for Saturday. The appetizers were simple, but the miso yuzu jellyfish was a stand out. The shrimp ball was also delicious. I appreciated the A5 Wagyu from yonezawa, which has a milder and slightly sweeter & delicate taste compared to Miyazaki. The marbling and consistency of the meat was perfection. The waitress also comes to scoop out meat fats that float to the top (not sure why, but it's interesting). The sashimi courses were a bit of a letdown, with slimier textures of the sweet shrimp and a bit fishiness with the tuna, but I guess it is off season...which I would expect different type of fish if that's the reason. Most of the tasting is very simple and safe Japanese style cooking like the chawanmushi. Unfortunately, I make that better at home. For me, I think this was a cool one time experience. read more

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I came here with my girlfriend and good friend randomly since we were in the area. We made a reservation on Yelp. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and we were seated. It was really clean and the staff asked us for our drink orders. I ordered the Plant Based Kaiseki. It's the 7 course meal for $65 per person. It comes with 3 Appetizers, Soup, Chef's Choice of Steamed Dish, Chef's Choice of Vegan Sashimi, Sesame Soy Milk Hot Pot with vegetables, veggie Sushi Rolls, and Handmade Vegan Ice Cream made from Coconut Milk & Cream Base. Each bite that I took out of everything was spectacular even that delicious sesame soy milk broth. I want to know that secret recipe! If you can't have spicy let them know. Some of the dishes have a nice kick to it. It tastes like fresh housemade wasabi. The only things I wasn't really a fan of was the small tofu steam dish. It was weirdly sweet. For their veggies, I was hoping for more protein. They only added like 5 small pieces of tofu . Overall the food was amazing . I would definitely come again. My girlfriend had the Sakura for $54 per person. It came with 3 Appetizers (Simmered dish, Vinegared dish, Aemono dish) , Soup, Shabu Shabu HotPot ( Pork, Vegetable, Zousui, Pickles), and dessert. My good friend had the Kaori , I don't have the description for that but it's sashimi Kaiseki. They both said the seafood and the meat were very fresh and enjoyed their experience. If you are not a fan of seafood, I do suggest trying it. My girlfriend does not like seafood but she loved all the seafood appetizers she was given. Staff were extremely nice and attentive. There is a restroom in the back. It's a nice place to go on dates and special occasions because it's really expensive. They also have the cutest to go bags! We would definitely come back again! read more

Eigikutei - Dining experience description - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent service! If you're looking for an authentic dining experience, this is it. The facade of the building makes the restaurant a little hard to find but, once you're inside, you'll love the clean, minimalist interior. Sushi and sashimi are very fresh read more

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I've known about Eigikutei ever since the restaurant debuted its vegan kaiseki last year. The vegan kaiseki went viral on social media, and since then I've been looking for an opportunity to visit this restaurant. With my birthday right around the corner, I decided to come here for a group dinner with my friends. I made the reservation a few weeks in advance, and the restaurant was able to accommodate a table for 10. Our group came, coincidentally, on a rainy evening. We could place our umbrellas at the entrance. The restaurant had a feel of an upscale Japanese restaurant. There was a sushi counter for omakase, but also regular tables for shabu shabu. I saw the restaurant recently started serving sukiyaki, so I knew that's what I had to get. Initially I wasn't sure if I wanted vegan kaiseki or regular kaiseki, but once I saw sukiyaki I knew that was it. Some other people got sukiyaki also. My wife got yosenabe, seafood hot pot. A few other people got shabu shabu, and a few other people got a sushi set. I saw how traditional and amazing the appetizers were, so I asked the staff to add the appetizers to my sukiyaki course. The staff were incredibly polite and super attentive. The appetizer was a trio of vegetables, scallops, squid, and mozuku seaweed. The flavors were perfect and reminded me of a very traditional kaiseki dinner. For the appetizers, I also received a soup with crab meatball as well as chawanmushi. The chawamushi was amazing, and came with salmon roe and also fish. Salmon roe and savory egg custard were a match made in heaven. As my wife got yosenabe, she also had sashimi with her course. I tried the sashimi and it was absolutely amazing, melt in your mouth. Real wasabi was served. Of course for me, the main event was the sukiyaki. Served very traditionally with beef fat, then grilled beef before adding sauce. I then dipped my beef into egg and ate it with rice. The flavors were perfect. The sukiyaki also came with an array of vegetables, including scallions, shiitake, tofu, and enoki mushrooms, as well as shirataki noodles. At the very end, they put udon into the remaining sauce and serve udon with sukiyaki sauce. The meal was just amazing on every level. I tried a bit of my wife's rice porride and the hojicha pudding. The hojicha was amazing as well. For my birthday, the staff served me yuzu cheesecake with ice cream mochi and a variety of fruit. I love yuzu flavors, so the cheesecake was perfect. This was an amazing kaiseki restaurant, with food presented and prepared in a very traditional Japanese fashion without any drastic changes or innovations. One of my favorite upscale restaurants in LA, for sure. read more

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Hubby and I came here for Christmas lunch. We passed by this place a few times and was intrigued that they service Kaiseki style Japanese food. Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese multi-course meal with a series of small intricate meals Using seasonal ingredients and simple seasoning for aesthetic and balancing of flavors. Having dined at N/Naka I was really interested in trying a more affordable dining experience. The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside. It blends in with the rest of the block and you would never know what to expect until you walk in. The atmosphere is very serene and minimalistic. There is a strong earthly vibe with natural wood colored dining tables and aesthetics. Each table is spaced apart from the other tables rather than crammed together. I really enjoyed the service. It was the traditional Japanese cultured mannerism and professionalism I received in high end restaurants. They are very attentive and polite. The menu features a variety of choices that includes Kaiseki and choice of sushi, shabu shabu, etc. We chose the Tsuki combination $106 pp (a very good deal) - Kaiseki and seafood shabu shabu. The meal on 12/25/2024: Appetizer: Monkfish liver, spinach parsnip and sesame, and scallop with vegetables. Very flavorful and high quality ingredients. This was the best monkfish liver I've ever had. Soup: Fish dumpling soup. Was refreshing and light. Chiwanmushi- was delicious and had ikura! Sashimi - yellowtail, halibut and sweet shrimp. The quality of the fish was so fresh and tasty. There wasn't a fishy taste at all. Shabu - When the plate of the ingredients came out, I almost fainted due to the generous portions. It was a lot of food prepared! I really enjoyed that the crab was pre-cracked making it easier to eat. The shabu broth was so flavorful that we didn't need any dipping sauces. The meat and veggies soaked up the delicious broth and it was very tasty on its own. And if you didn't get enough food .... there was a filler coming up. Porridge rice - the porridge is made from the shabu broth and it is super delicious! We unfortunately could not finish so we asked for the porridge to go, after I had a few bites. Lastly, to finish off our meal..... Hoji pudding - chestnut pudding with red bean. The texture of the pudding was creamy and full of chestnut flavor. Overall, this was an amazing meal and for such a good price. Highly recommend it yelpers! Tabemashou! read more

Booked this place to come for my wifes birthday. YAWARAGI (和) - 3 Appetizers (Simmered dish & Vinegared dish & Aemono dish) Soup, Sashimi Plate, Oshinogi (Sushi)1 Dish (Steamed dish. Grilled dish or Deep-fried dish) 10 Pc. Omakase Sushi, Miso soup, Pickles & Dessert TSUKI (月) - 3 Appetizers (Simmered dish. Vinegared dish. Aemono dish) Soup1 Dish, Sashimi plate, Yosenabe, Porridge of rice, Pickles & Dessert I won't go into much detail on each individual plate and dish. What I can say is that the quality of the food is there and the freshness of the ingredients is great. What was lacking was the service. Every time we had a question about the menu the waitress looked absolutely clueless. read more

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I finally got a chance to check this place out, and honestly, I didn't know what to expect. It's tucked away in Little Tokyo with a pretty low-key entrance, but once you step inside, the space is super nice--definitely fancier than I expected. This spot focuses on omakase and kaiseki meals, which are set menus featuring seasonal ingredients. Since it was my first time here, I couldn't decide between sushi or shabu shabu, so we ended up doing both. Both sets came with a great variety of dishes like sashimi, cold sides, chawanmushi, and more. For the shabu shabu, I went with the American Wagyu since I didn't want something overly fatty. It was super tender and flavorful, and I really liked how they used the leftover broth to make porridge--it was a nice touch. The sushi was on point, too. Every piece was fresh and delicate, with the toro literally melting in my mouth. The meal wrapped up with a matcha mousse that was light and not overly sweet--a perfect way to end. The service here is on another level. They explain every dish before serving and are quick to clear plates as you finish. While it's definitely on the $$$$ side, I think it's worth it. I left surprisingly full and felt like I got to try a little bit of everything. This spot is perfect for celebrating something special, and I'd definitely come back. read more

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Great service! We came for DineLA $85 wagyu dinner. Food was fresh and nicely presented, with each new course explained. We thought we wouldn't be full but the meal ended with some porridge and dessert that definitely filled us up. We also ordered some sushi a la cart as well. read more

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So good! Service is 10/10. I loved their sushi, hojicha dessert and tea. Very clean, large and spacious inside. read more

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Wha an experience we just had at Eigikutei. Its like you forget you are in LA and get transported to a lowkey suburb of tokyo where you are served good warm food and cold drinks. Especially Hiromi who was the nicest bartender we have ever met!! This place is a must for its excellent ambiance and fantastic selection of authentic Japanese food. Will definitely visit again! read more

we came here for their omakase special and it was such an amazing experience! definitely worth it for a birthday or other special occasion. i would highly recommend. read more

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I'm always in Little Tokyo but only heard of this place recently - despite being on a popular street it was surprisingly easy to miss for me! Glad Dine LA put it on the map - my friends and I booked the $88 course immediately as the deal was too good to pass up. The interior was spotless, well decorated, and overall very visually pleasing. As for the meal, we wholly enjoyed the course - everything was delicious and well presented. Service was a bit slow and less intimate - but that was to be expected with how popular the deal was; I received an email a few hours before attending offering to move my reservation to the weekend if I wished. I didn't mind the wait however as I had company - but definitely something to keep in mind. Overall, I'd come back! A+ for having a female sushi chef too. We love to see it. (attached photo is not of the whole course) read more

Eigikutei - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've bookmarked this place for quite some time & I was happy to finally try it on my bday few days ago. We came here on a week night & it was empty with only 5 other people next to us. We sat at the sushi bar. The ambiance was very clean, bright, & spacious. They have separate bar near the entrance & tables throughout the restaurant since they serve shabu. We got seated right away since we made reservations. There were 2 servers that greeted us as we sat down & served us drinks & only one sushi chef & another worker beside him. Service was attentive & professional. The chef was very meticulous & his knife skill was amazing to watch. He said he worked as a chef in Osaka for 17 years & then moved to the U.S. & worked as a chef for 22 years. With extensive experience, no wonder why the sushi was top notch! Husband & I ordered the Minori omakase which included 1 Appetizer, sashimi plate, 10 piece sushi, miso soup, dessert, & complimentary green tea. We also had hot sake & 1 glass of cold sake to pair with our meal. Everything from start to finish was delightful. You can't beat the price of $95! I've tried many omakase spots that charge $250-$300 & truthfully, this was one of the best. The appetizers were flavorful & kabosu yellowtail sashimi was super fresh & clean taste. Sushi was just as fresh & rice was seasoned well. Soy sauce wasn't even served separately except for with sashimi & every piece of sushi melted in my mouth. Usually I'd get very full by the 8th piece esp after having appetizer but not this place. My belly was happily satisfied even after dessert + a bday dessert. I'm definitely coming back here for the same meal or to try their shabu, kaiseki menu. read more

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The ambience is very modern and nice! Food quality is amazing & they offer a great selection for everybody to choose from no matter whether if you like hot pot or if you like seafood or you like sashimi or sushi. I feel the restaurant is short handed & do not have enough staffs to offer attentive service. I would suggest the Restaurant owner to consider to hire more people. I see every staff is trying their best to meet clients needs, but if I had to constantly proactively asking for things that's missing (spoon, strainer, missing hotpot add-on, refill my tea as it's been empty for 15 minutes...etc). Made me feel sorry to interrupt the busy stuff for the missing items we ordered. read more

This lunch special omakase delivers incredible value for the price, pairing a relaxed, intimate ambiance with surprisingly solid quality. Each course felt thoughtfully prepared, with fresh fish and balanced flavors that easily rival experiences at much higher price points. The atmosphere is warm and inviting--perfect for a date night or a special evening without feeling overly formal. For anyone looking to enjoy a true omakase experience without the premium cost, this spot is a standout. read more

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Impressive clean minimalist decor and multilingual staff. Sushi is very fresh especially Uni. Beware of small portions. Oysters and desserts are tiny. Shabushabu took 90 minutes to bring out raw veggies. I burned my finger on the porridge pot be careful. Not my day. read more

I booked Eigikutei's Sushi Kaiseki tasting menu for this year's Valentine's day celebration and it wasn't awful but overall the value of the experience to me did not meet the cost. I would quote this experience at ~$150 value, whereas the cost was ~$350 after tax and tip. The whole experience was just mediocre and I don't think it was celebration worthy. Starting off, I made reservations for 2 on OpenTable. At the time of the reservation, I had to pick which tasting menu I wanted, I opted for the Yawaragi tasting menu ($130/person). A credit card was required to reserve. The week of the reservation I got a message from them on OpenTable saying I had to pick which menu if we're doing kaiseki. But I literally picked already. Fine. I confirmed. Still really redundant and a waste of my time. On the day of the reservation, we arrived at the parking structure they recommended 45 minutes early and it was completely full. We circled around the area and no parking was to be found. We attempted another parking structure and it was completely full too. Such a mess. We ended up running late, so prepare extra time for parking if you decide - against my advice - to come here. Upon arrival, I couldn't take the business front photo I usually take, because there was someone drugged up and yelling by the entrance so I was too scared to stop. Nevertheless I was hoping the worse was over and we could begin enjoying our celebration. Since we already pre-ordered the Yawaragi tasting menu, staff only showed us the drink menu. We were seated at a wide booth. It felt really far apart from each other since they had an induction stove at the center. This is for the folks who order shabu. We didn't have any shabu as a part of our order but still had to sit there. Not intimate in that sense. Since I love Yuzu, my boyfriend and I shared a Yuzu Sparkling Sake ($9.50). Unfortunately the taste of the yuzu fell short. I drank it to get rid of it, but I wasn't enjoying it. The Yawaragi comes with the following: - 3 Appetizers: a simmered dish, vinegared dish, and aemono dish. A great start to our meal. If only this was the quality par for the whole meal. - Soup: a plain soup with a fish ball. Nothing special. - Sashimi plate: tuna, yellow tail and sweet shrimp. Average quality, nothing special. Leaves more to be desired. - Oshinogi: one piece of sushi, this had crab. Nothing memorable. - 1 Dish: they will serve a steamed, grilled, or deep fried dish during this course. On our visit we got a chawanmushi, or steamed egg, which I typically love. However they had some tough overcooked proteins at the base of this chawanmushi which I didn't appreciate. - Sushi: 10 pieces of nigiri sushi. Very subpar quality. We were both especially disappointed in the toro. Most tuna belly melts in your mouth but this one was tough and chewy. I can get equal or better quality sushi for significantly less at my local sushi spots. - Miso Soup: Had a clam in it, that was on the tough and chewy side, probably overcooked. Strange after-taste. - Pickles: What pickles?? I'm looking back at my reservation to help guide me through my review and I didn't get any pickles. - Dessert: Black sesame dessert that was probably a sad excuse for a panna cotta. It was grainy and awful consistent. You can see the separation when you spoon into it. I usually love kaiseki meals because I appreciate the seasonal quality ingredients and I don't mind paying premium pricing for QUALITY. But I don't feel the quality in the ingredients here. Service was also really unpersonal. They bring you your food, set it down, walk away. I don't feel like a special or valued customer. I left a note on our reservation we were there for a celebration and there was no acknowledgement what so ever. I wasn't hungry when we left or anything but I wasn't satisfied. We ended up walking to another part of the downtown area for tacos afterwards. read more

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The staff was so kind and accommodating with our large group and dietary restrictions. If you're getting the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu set, recommend getting at least the Nishiki tier to try the amazing sashimi. read more

I took my wife to Eigikutei for Valentine's in Little Tokyo, and it was a memorable celebration. Their omakase experience offered an intimate setting. We did not opt for the chef's counter as we wanted to focus on each other for this particular occasion. The pacing was just right for a romantic evening--allowing time for conversation between courses while keeping the experience engaging. If you're looking to celebrate a special occasion with truly exceptional sushi in an intimate setting. One thing to note is that the tables are set up for shabu shabu too. So they're quite spaced out and the lighting is quite bright, which is nice for seeing the freshness of our food but it's definitely not your typical Italian candle light dinner style vibe if that's what you're looking for. The sashimi was exceptional--every slice had that perfect texture and freshness that shows they source top-quality fish. What I appreciated most was the thoughtful portioning--just enough to satisfy without feeling overwhelming, allowing us to enjoy the full progression of flavors. The chef's precision with the blowtorch for the aburi pieces was particularly impressive, creating that perfect sear while maintaining the delicate texture inside. One small disappointment was discovering my InKind promo wasn't eligible for weekend use when I tried to apply it for our Valentine's celebration. A minor hiccup in an otherwise perfect evening, but worth noting if you're planning a special weekend visit. read more

AMAZING. Beautiful interior & welcoming environment. The staff were sweet, helpful, & attentive. Don't be ashamed or shy to ask questions about your meal. I ordered the TAKE meal. The food was prepared to perfection. Everything tasted clean and flavorful. You're going to leave full but not stuffed. Highly recommend for a date and night with friends. read more

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My friend and I have omakase dates every quarter and we have been excited to try the Kaiseki omakase set at Eigikutei. The restaurant is authentically Japanese, clean, and spacious. Service was friendly and efficient. Per restaurant's recommendation, I parked at the Judge Aiso parking garage and it was only $3. We opted for the $130/person Yawaragi course. It came with 3 appetizers, soup, sashimi, omakase sushi, miso, and dessert. Everything was prepped exquisitely and tasted delicious. My favorite was the marinaded blue fin tuna bc it literally melted in my mouth, and least favorite was the duck sashimi as I don't normally eat duck and it was slightly gamy as well. Fumi, our sushi chef that night, went above and beyond by showing us pics of fish used in our meal thru an iPad and checked in on us often! He was very nice and thoughtful. Overall, our experience at Eigikutei was so pleasant. We left with full and satisfied bellies, and even origami cranes! read more

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Went for Dine LA lunch, and I was impressed. The restaurant layout reminded me of some restaurants in Japan. We got the Snake River Farms wagyu sukiyaki nabe and the otsukuri tempura gozen set. The ebi, amberjack, and tuna sashimi and the jellyfish salad with yuzu in the gozen set were so fresh and delicious. I also enjoyed the chawanmushi and tempura. The wagyu sukiyaki nabe was so flavorful and addictive. I scraped the nabe pot clean because of how good it was. Service was great, too. They set up the sukiyaki nabe in front of you and cook a few pieces of the wagyu to show you how it's done. Overall a fantastic experience and would love to go back. read more

If you've ever dreamed of traveling to Japan, Eigikutei in LA's Little Tokyo is the place to go. This isn't just another Japanese restaurant -- it's a true kaiseki experience. I've never had such authentic traditional Japanese cuisine in the LA area before. The uni, aged fish, and beef were all incredibly fresh and expertly prepared. It reminded me so much of the meals I had during my trip to Japan. Everything was beautifully presented and full of flavor. This is definitely a spot I'll save for special occasions. For a brief moment, it really felt like I had taken a trip to Japan. I'd call this place a little slice of Japan in the U.S. Make sure to book a reservation before you go! read more

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Went here with a small group for my birthday dinner and had such a great experience. Parking was a bit tricky (pretty typical for Little Tokyo), but totally worth it once we got inside. I ordered the Sakura Shabu set and it did not disappoint. The small side dishes that came out beforehand were fresh, delicious, and beautifully plated; super nice touch :) The pork in the shabu was honestly some of the best I've ever had. Now I'm curious to come back and try their other meat options, or even the sushi set. Service was excellent, super polite and attentive without being overbearing. The ambiance is cozy and minimal in that traditional Japanese way, which made the whole meal feel even more special. For the portion size and the quality of everything (including the sake we ordered), I thought it was a really good deal. This place set the bar of what I look for in a sukiyaki/shabu restaurant. Would definitely come back! 10/10 (first one I've ever given) read more

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I'm not sure how I had never heard of this spot despite always being in Little Tokyo, but it turns out Eigikutei has been open since 2023. We recently came here for the 1st time for DineLA and chose the Sushi Kaiseki Omakase with 19 courses for $125 pp, which is a sweet deal for LA. The meal included a few hot dishes (about 3) and the rest were sushi or sashimi. While there were some highlights such as the red-eye snapper and chutoro, overall I was not that impressed with the quality of the fish. The hojicha pudding dessert at the end of the meal, however, was excellent. Service was also underwhelming - and usually I expect amazing service at Japanese restaurants. Our waitress seemed off, slow to bring water despite us asking 3 times, repeated asking us if we had allergies twice at the start (both times we said no), and kept asking if we were done while we were still waiting for dessert. To nitpick, we were served only 18 courses instead of the advertised 19, which I suspect may have been due to a service misstep because of this waitress. We did enjoy sitting at the sushi bar and watching the chefs work. I expected more from the food overall, but for the price point I might return to try their shabu or nabe items in the future. read more

THE BEST OMAKASE PLACE in little tokyo! Incredible service as well, every staff member was so attentive and sweet! They even knew it was my sister's birthday and sang and brought dessert. It was such a fun & great experience. And the food was also amazing, so fresh, and so beautiful. I would definitely come back for more. read more

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We came here for our anniversary and had an absolutely perfect tonight! The staff was wonderful, very friendly, and the restaurant is new and beautiful. We got the Shabu Shabu and sushi combination and every single dish they brought was fantastic. We just got back from Japan a month ago and were missing it, and this entire experience was so authentically Japanese and the quality was absolutely five stars! Highly recommend and they have a ton of menu options for vegan, no fish, etc. The cocktails and dessert were great too! We will be back! read more

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We opted for the A5 Wagyu shabu anniversary special which seemed like a good deal. The meat was good, and the amount of food it came with left us full and satisfied. The service was super friendly and attentive. There's ample seating, and I love that they have booths. Meat quality was good and the service was superb, I'll definitely be back soon to try their regular menu. read more

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Pretty much everything in this photo here consists of the "16" Omakase course for the dine LA deal at the restaurant. The quality was nothing compared to what was advertised on TikToks and other people shared a similar experience that I had which was beyond subpar and disappointing. The 16 course was so misleading because the three vegetable plates you see here basically is supposed to be three course out of the 16. One of the course was just miso soup. The sushi they were giving out were such low quality and a bit ridiculous because on other people's reviews and videos, they were getting scallop, eel and other quality fishes. We got a repeat tuna two mackerels, an octopus, clearly not the usual fishes for a 16 course Omakase that would be offered. The uni was not a great quality either. The dessert which was a tiny Matcha flan honestly tasted bad and was shocking that that was just basically last course after the sushi came out and that was supposed to be the 16 course omakase. For over 200$ we felt we got scammed out of such a misleading "16" course omakase and would probably not return. I cannot recommend such a misleading business with low quality fish. read more

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Absolutely incredible! I have been wanting to come here for some time now, ever since they opened but timing wasn't right until now. The restaurant itself was gorgeous inside, it reminded me of Japan for sure. Came for dinner on a Saturday and sat at the bar for the sushi kaiseki. Chef was so kind and explained everything to us and we had a great time with him. Service was great too! But the food, the food was exceptional. Honestly one of the best if not the best omakase experience I've had in LA; because this was so authentic and so unique. This isn't for the faint of heart, if you cannot stomach real japanese omakase then this isn't the place for you. But every cut of fish was A1 quality, it was all fish I've pretty much never had, and it was just such a fantastic experience. I will come back for the Shabu next month! Highly recommend! read more

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We came here for DineLA week, and were excited to try the Shabu Shabu kaiseki menu. The last time I experienced Kaiseki was in a ryokan in Kyoto many many years ago. My husband and I are used to eating a LOT of hot pot (both Chinese and Japanese) in the SGV so we were already spoiled by lots of variety in broth flavors, ingredients, and quality meats at affordable prices. By comparison, this shabu shabu experience was more minimalistic and also way more expensive than what we were used to, so we questioned if this is something we would do again. However, after we finished the shabu course, they surprised us with a large bowl of delicious rice porridge made from the shabu broth! The sashimi plate, appetizers and hoji-cha mousse for dessert was really good too, and two hours later we were definitely stuffed. So I guess I would say that "the whole is better than the sum of its parts" and if we return to Eigikutei, it will be for more than the shabu alone. read more

The service is absolutely fantastic and the beautiful servers are wearing Japanese kimono so you feel like you are in Japan Make your reservation ahead to choose sushi set menu or Shabu set menu and when you arrive, you will be leading to different sections We are having Shabu on Friday night and there are two groups of people are celebrating birthday there The food is so delicious and delightful I'll definitely go back again read more

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We chose this restaurant to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary and had the 7 course Plant Based Kaiseki Tasting Menu. It was so delicious. Every item that came out was so beautifully and artfully presented. It was really like eating artworks. Each item is also healthy and simple but the taste is so 'balanced.' It is hard to describe the deliciousness but my palate knows it. Also, it seems that each item is small in portion(except the hot pot) but at the end of our meals we were both very full and satisfied. The main entree is a big portion of Japanese hot pot with all different kinds of mushrooms , 2 different kinds of tofu, and different kinds of Asian vegetables. A plate of udon was added at the end to the hot pot. The broth of the hot pot was a delicious sesame miso and soy milk broth. So yum! The service was excellent. Waitress and manager helped us with the hot pot and cleared dirty dishes quickly. Even the owner came and helped us. She was so sweet and when we told her about the tough stem of one of the vegetables that she wanted to correct this problem for future customers and makes sure that it will be corrected. It shows that this restaurant cares about the quality of their products. The ambience was calm and serene although the outside of this restaurant is busy LA downtown streets. We don't hear what is going on outside once inside the restaurant but a nice, serene, and calming music. At the end of the meals we were treated with a special desserts on the house for our anniversary that includes red bean cakes, mochi cakes, and fresh fruits. This is on top of the black sesame and cacao plant based ice creams that were included in the meal. I was so happy that I picked this restaurant for our celebration. We will be back with our friends. We came on a Sunday night and parked at Aiso Parking garage which is located 1/2 a block diagonally from the restaurant. It turned out the parking was free after 5 pm. Nice! read more

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Came here for dineLA and didn't disappoint. I left this place full. I couldn't finish everything. Fishes were good. 4/5. I didn't really care for the dessert. Ambiance was good. I would definitely come back. read more

Eigikutei - Blind fin - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food: YAWARAGI $130/person set 8 Dishes- appetizers, 2 soups, main course (sushi & sashimi), and dessert. All were thoughtfully prepared and tasted delicious. I felt like I was being transported to Japan through the food. Everything tasted fresh and full of umami. Service: Kind and attentive staff. They look so good in their traditional Japanese uniforms ( yukatas) Ambiance: Clean and minimalistic. Calming atmosphere. Great for date night or semi-casual evenings. I came here with my date and was pleasantly impressed so plan your next date here fellas~. read more

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First time here on Valentine's Day. Sitting at the restaurant still as I'm writing this review. Made a reservation at 1:45pm, arrived and got seated. Parking is hard to find so it's best to park in the structures and walk around little Tokyo afterwards. Can get your ticket validated if you spend $10 at the little mall or pay $15 as you exit the structure. Once my party got seated, there was no communication with any of the servers for a good 20-25 minutes. Water wasn't provided until a server finally approached our table and mind you this is during lunch hour where it wasn't busy. Would have to say the service was bad here. Had questions about the menu and the server couldn't provide us any explanation to our questions. We went ahead and ordered the prime beef ribeye kaede (x2), the American wagyu take (x1), and also ordered the 1pc (x3) sushi on the side. We got started off with 4 small courses, the main dish, and ended with dessert. First course that came out was a 3 set appetizer, it was jellyfish (crunchy and citrusy tasting, was alright), seaweed (okay), and abalone (enjoyable). Second course was a single shrimp ball with soup. It was alright. Third course was the chawanmushi with ikura (steamed egg w/ fish eggs or roe). It was also okay, could have done it without the roe. It didn't really go together. Forth course was the sashimi (Bluefin, sweet shrimp, and Amber Jack). This was the best course. Taste very fresh and definitely made up for the toro sushi pcs we ordered. Sushi Pcs, we ordered the toro. I read the pricing wrong I thought it was $4 but came out to $10 each. The taste of the toro was kinda fishy and a bit sinewy. Main course was the shabu. Very disappointed when everything came out. Everyone has to share one pot (we don't mind but others might not like this idea). Disappointed in the veggie plate, wasn't enough for 3 ppl. The broth was the most disappointing because it tasted like water no flavor profile. We asked the server what flavor was the broth and she answered I don't know.. at this point my party is very frustrated. Lack of service, questions can't be answered, and they don't even know what flavor the broth is or what's in it?! We weren't going to settle for the plain broth so we had to asked to speak to someone else who can help us switch it to a different broth. Luckily the man who sat us down was nice enough to switch our broth to sukiyaki. And wow, what a huge difference because the sukiyaki really saved our main course. Dessert for last was just okay. Overall our experience was okay. The goods and services provided did not reflect the price point. Would we be returning again? Probably not. read more

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Stopped by and did the fixed menu with crab extra for the hotpot. The seafood was so fresh and of phenomenal quality. The starting bites were lovely, I loved the greens in the coconut it cream. The sashimi was also top notch, as was the beef. I do wish the broth for the hotpot was flavored or more flavorful, or that there were more options than the ponzu and sesame sauce. We also had porridge (which I forgot to take a picture of) and that was so good. Tasted homemade and egg forward. Service was very polite and kind, and the ambiance was calm. Wooden decor throughout that was quite elegant. read more

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Omg where do I start?! Eigikutei was by far one of the best dining experiences I've had in Little Tokyo. I came here for my birthday dinner and we got the Menkoi set which was $155 per person. Each person received 3 appetizers, a soup, and we shared Shabu Shabu hot pot that came with A5 Yonezawa wagyu ribeye, assorted vegetables and pickles. At first I thought it wouldn't be enough food because each appetizer looked small but I was wrong. We were almost stuffed by the time the Shabu came out and was grappling by the end of the meal to finish the dessert. Not only did the food presentation exceed my expectations, the restaurant's ambiance was calming and quiet enough to hold a conversation, and the service provided by our waitress was truly impeccable. She was very detailed in how each dish was served and frequently checked in to see how we were doing. I've recommended this restaurant to friends and they have also raved about it. read more

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