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Today wasn't just a "sushi day." It honestly felt like I disappeared into a quiet little alley in Japan for a couple of hours and came back changed. I went to an omakase spot in Japantown today. The price? Only $55. But the moment I took the very first bite, I immediately realized: "This is completely different from any sushi I've ever had before." I got there at 11:20, before they even opened. The quiet wait in front of the restaurant somehow made everything feel even more exciting. And when the doors finally opened, I walked in as the very first guest of the day. From that moment, the experience already felt special. The warm lighting, the clean wooden counter, the calm atmosphere -- everything felt peaceful and intentional. The chef's movements were quiet but incredibly precise, and every single piece of nigiri felt carefully crafted with total focus and care. But what shocked me the most was the temperature of the sushi. Not too cold. Not too warm. Absolutely perfect. The rice was slightly warm, almost like it had just met your fingertips, while the fish stayed cool and delicate. The moment it touched my mouth, the rice and fish melted together so naturally that it almost disappeared instantly. And the quality of the fish... honestly unbelievable for the price. The otoro melted like butter. The uni tasted like the ocean itself had been gently placed on top of the rice. Every bite made me think: "How is this only $55?" But what made the experience even better was the chef himself. He didn't just place the sushi down silently and move on. He actually showed photos of the fish, explained where they came from, and talked about the flavor and texture of each piece. It turned the meal into something much deeper than just eating. It became an experience. Today reminded me that truly great restaurants don't just feed you -- they change your mood, your energy, even your whole day. Honestly, with LA prices these days, $55 feels almost impossible for this level of quality. It felt like I had gone on a quiet luxury trip for two hours without ever leaving the city. I'm definitely coming back. No question. And next time? I might show up even earlier just to be the first one in line again. 오늘은 그냥 "스시 먹은 날"이 아니었다. 마치 작은 일본 골목 안으로 잠깐 사라졌다가 돌아온 기분이었다. 제팬타운 오마카세. 가격은 단 $55. 그런데 첫 점을 입에 넣는 순간 바로 알았다. "아... 이건 내가 지금까지 먹었던 스시랑 완전히 다르다." 나는 오늘 11:20에 도착했다. 아직 문도 열리기 전. 조용한 카운터 앞에서 기다리는 시간마저 기대감으로 가득했다. 그리고 문이 열리자마자 가장 먼저 들어간 1번 손님. 그 순간부터 이미 오늘 식사는 특별했다. 따뜻한 조명 아래 밝은 나무 카운터. 셰프의 손놀림은 조용했지만 정확했고, 한 점 한 점 올려지는 니기리에는 이상할 정도의 집중력이 느껴졌다. 무엇보다 놀랐던 건 "온도". 초밥이 차갑지도 뜨겁지도 않았다. 샤리는 손끝처럼 따뜻했고, 생선은 가장 맛있는 순간의 온도를 정확히 알고 있는 것 같았다. 입안에 넣는 순간 밥과 생선이 따로 노는 게 아니라 천천히 녹아 없어졌다. 그리고 생선 퀄리티... 진짜 미쳤다. 오토로는 거의 버터처럼 녹았고, 우니는 바다를 그대로 한 숟갈 담아놓은 느낌. 한 점 먹을 때마다 "이 가격에 이게 가능해?" 계속 그 생각만 들었다. 근데 더 좋았던 건 셰프의 태도였다. 그냥 음식을 툭 놓는 게 아니라 직접 생선 사진도 보여주고, 어디서 온 생선인지, 어떤 특징이 있는지 설명해주는데 그 순간 오마카세가 단순한 식사가 아니라 "경험"이 되었다. 진짜 좋은 식당은 배만 채우는 곳이 아니라 사람 기분까지 바꾸는 곳이라는 걸 오늘 다시 느꼈다. 55불. 솔직히 요즘 LA 물가 생각하면 믿기 어려운 가격인데 오늘은 55불로 아주 조용하고 호화로운 여행을 다녀온 느낌이었다. 나 진짜 또 갈 거다. 아니, 무조건 다시 간다. 다음에는 아예 문 열기 전에 더 일찍 가서 또 1번으로 들어갈지도 모르겠다.
Had heard about this place for a hot minute but never had the chance to try them out until my boss decided to have his birthday dinner here~two years in a row now. Our 10+ people party always has advanced reservations~and its always on a weeknight. Place is never bustling~just a comfortable amount of people around. Some of us got the wagyu shabu sets and some, like myself, got the sushi kaiseki. My combo consisted of chawanmushi, some type of fish ball soup thingy, colorful appetizers, a plate of sushi, a mini plate of sashimi. Fish were pretty fresh and cooked items very also just as tasty. Saw the sukiyaki eaters cooking away on their stoves...although setup was a tad odd since some people's grills were far away from where they sat. Timing of the food was somewhat odd because some people's food came out fast and some people waited until half the people were nearly done. Place is overall good for a nice traditional Japanese dinner~price isn't cheap though. I believe everything starts at $100+ but not 100% sure.
Eigikutei is a kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo that serves various nabe dishes like shabu shabu and sukiyaki, as well as sushi. This was my second time visiting. We parked in the Aiso lot across the street, which has a flat rate when parking after 5PM (it was $6 when we visited). Since we had a reservation, we were seated immediately. On the reservation, we indicated what we planned on ordering, which I think was helpful as apparently sometimes they run out of stuff. Food: We all really enjoyed the food. At the time of our visit, they were running a $77 special that included sukiyaki and a few pieces of sushi. The appetizers were all delicious and super pretty. Sushi was very good--they didn't skimp with the uni (I forgot to ask for no wasabi on mine, if you're like me and don't like wasabi, definitely let them know because the sushi comes with the wasabi already on the rice). The meat for the sukiyaki was very nicely marbled and cooked real nice with the veggies and their sauce. When you're done with the meat and veggies, they bring out some udon and cook it for you in the leftover sauce as a meal closer. Finally, they served us some hojicha mousse, which was a welcome surprise as I thought our meal didn't come with dessert. Service: I get the feeling that Eigikutei is very much a "stay out of your way" type place where the servers aren't really all that interactive with you. They will definitely serve you and bring you things that you ask for, and assist with cooking your meal especially at the start. Other than that though, they don't really check up on you all that much. I didn't mind this too much, but I do wish someone had come and refilled my water at some point during the meal. It's a bit different from service you might expect at an establishment that charges ~$100 a head. Eigikutei is definitely a once-in-a-while treat but I do think the quality is worth it. It feels like a very traditional Japanese meal.
Overall, my experience here was fine. I brought my mom and sister for a nice dinner. We ordered the shabu shabu kaiseki course "Kaede," which included a small appetizer of pickled vegetables, soup, steamed egg, sashimi plate, shabu shabu, porridge made with the leftover broth, and a black sesame dessert. The presentation was beautiful--each dish was served with care on beautiful plates. The meat for the shabu shabu was good, and overall the food wasn't bad. However, the portion sizes didn't quite match the price, which came out to around $100 per person. The biggest disappointment was the broth. Their kombu broth didn't taste like much at all--usually I enjoy the mild umami flavor from kombu, but this one was basically just water. Service was nice and the experience itself was pleasant, but overall I didn't feel that it was worth the price.
My husband treated me to an absolutely wonderful Omakase experience here for Valentines Day. Service was exceptional and having the opportunity to watch the Sushi Master was a highlight. All our dishes were beautifully crafted and delicious. It was an experience that was hard to describe to others and I was grateful it was at such a wonderful restaurant.
別拿自己的想法去制約他人，也別拿別人的標準來強求自己，別忘了， 活在別人的眼裡， 只會死在別人的嘴裏～ 上個禮拜跟朋友來小東京這家開了很久的榮菊亭吃飯，這一家好像主打懷石料理，害我以為會像去日本的時候整個搬出來非常的豐富，一看到就哇哇哇那種料理，後來發現是我自己想太多，可能是他們一道一道上來，我都沒有什麼感覺，當然最好吃的就是他們的和牛，一些前菜跟後面有給個粥，甜點，然後就沒啦,朋友說， 不然妳還要怎樣，好不好吃，是不錯吃，貴不貴，實在太貴了，這樣兩個人加一小瓶清酒加稅加小費差不多400， 難怪很大一間， 中午不到三桌，當然他們也有便宜一點的菜色， 其實我覺得就像高級，貴一點的shabushabu
Highly disappointed. Top 3 worst dining experiences I've had in LA. I was genuinely excited to try this place, which made the letdown even worse. We arrived at 7:30 pm and were seated within about 10 minutes. Since you pre-select your course in advance, they simply confirmed our order when we sat down. We ordered our usual sake to start -- mainly because no water was ever served, even after we asked. In fact, we didn't receive water at any point during the meal. We chose the Kaede Kaiseki course at $98 per person. Unfortunately, it was extremely underwhelming. What you see in the photos is truly all you get. The main hot pot portion consisted of one medium-sized pot to share, and that was the entirety of the vegetables provided. For nearly $100 per person, the portion felt sparse and incomplete. We ended up ordering additional meats just to feel satisfied. Since they also serve sushi, I was excited to try it. I started ordering from the bottom of the sushi menu, but item after item -- crab, clam, sea bass -- was "unavailable." When I asked if they were sold out, I was told no, they just don't carry those items anymore. That left me having to ask, "So what is available?" -- something I've only had to do maybe twice in my life at a restaurant. The most shocking part was being actively discouraged from ordering à la carte sushi. We were told the sushi bar was busy and it would take an hour. I ordered anyway, and it arrived in about 20 minutes. It was decent, but nothing memorable. I've never experienced a sushi restaurant trying to talk a guest out of ordering sushi because the bar is "too busy." That defeats the entire purpose. Restaurant wasn't at full capacity.. In total, $98 per person plus two bottles of sake came out to around $400. For that price point, the quality, service, and overall experience fell far short. I left confused more than anything -- the hype does not match the reality. Ambiance is good though. There are far better options in LA for this type of meal. I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
Went about a couple months ago on a Saturday night (finally catching up with some reviews). Parking is difficult (as is most of little Tokyo), so ended up ubering to the restaurant. Had an RSVP and was sat right away. Ended up ordering the $130 omakase. Sushi was decent - but unfortunately had the experience of being served a dish one of us were allergic to (shrimp). We had mentioned this earlier on (both in the reservation and upon arrival). The chef pulled the shrimp from the plate but did not replace or wipe it and continued to serve on the same plate. It put us off quite a bit. It may have been a mistake, but could only imagine if something else was served/cooked with shrimp beforehand (like a soup/broth) and we wouldn't have been able to point it out.
You know one of those places you want to keep to yourself because of the fantastic prices, food, and service? This is one of those places. However, I want this place to succeed which is why I'm sharing the following review. We were celebrating our anniversary and I wanted to make sure we had excellent omakase for a fair price. Downtown LA had a lot of sushi places but with atrocious prices that we weren't willing to pay ($200+ for omakase). Then I stumbled upon Eigikutei in my search. $95 for a 10 piece omakase plus appetizers and dessert? What a steal for that neighborhood. ($85 for 8 pieces) We had excellent customer service. Our chef was a master at his craft, incredibly amiable, and explained every dish to us. My husband was enthralled as he loves watching the food making process. And suffice it to say, the food, the food was wonderful, as pictured. Thank you to Chef, wait staff, and back of house staff. We had a lovely anniversary.
Eigikutei has always been a spot I've wanted to try and I finally got the opportunity while my gf was out with her friends. I am writing this review much later on than when I actually visited. I solo dined on a friday night, ordering the $120 kaiseki. It felt less like a kaiseki though since it didn't have the typical steamed dish, grilled dish, etc. It did come with an appetizer and owan though. The course I got is listed below: Jellyfish in appetizer Spanish Bluefin tuna and mackerel sashimi Owan Red snapper Golden eye snapper King mako Bluefin tuna hon maguro Otoro Ocean salmon Striped jack Bafun uni Tamago Dessert Overall, I give the food a solid 11/10. It's rare for a sushi spot to even be serving both in season kinmedai and nodoguro for such a low price point. Best of all, the kinmedai was from Chiba at the peak season. Every piece of fish was very fresh and expertly prepared. For $120, this was an absolute steal of a meal. I just need to find time to bring my gf here too now.
Went on New Year's Day for my boyfriend's birthday and was pleasantly surprised at this place I already had bookmarked. It was easy to make a reservation on OpenTable and there were many menu sets to choose from! From sushi to shabu.. I'm definitely coming back to try their shabu sets. We opted for the kaiseki sets at the sushi bar. I got the $130 Yawaragi set and my bf got the $160 Irodori set. The only difference between the two was my bf got 2 or 3 additional dishes (the fried fish and shishito pepper, and the miso cod) I think. Everything else was the same. Each nigiri was sooo good and I loved the variety of other dishes we got. It was a lot of food and I was already getting full towards the tail end (I think I had about 3-4 nigiri left)!! We loved the ambience. It was spacious, bright, and quiet. We sat right at the middle of the bar, watching the chef cut and present all the pieces of nigiri. Would be coming back!
I cannot believe it took me this long to discover Eigikutei. And now that I have, I'll be coming a lot more often. They have an amazing lunch omakase at a great price point. There was a good variety of fish, soup, appetizers, custard and it also came with a dessert. Each dish was fresh and beautifully presented. Flavors were excellent. Service was attentive and very cordial. There is plenty of table seating but I prefer seating at the bar. The sushi chefs took the time to describe each dish and showed pictures of the fish. There is street parking if you are lucky to find a spot. If not, there is a public lot next to the restaurant or a large public structure located one block away on Judge John Aiso street. Make reservations if you can. They offer plenty of times to choose from.
1 year ago
Came to try the Plant Based Tasting Menu. It did not disappoint. The service was fantastic. Nice sized restaurant but doesn't get too loud, I didnt feel crammed either. Almost felt I had ample privacy within my party. All the courses were excellent. They came out at a nice pace. There was some random robot that I thought was amusing to watch, but I still had no idea the function. Would recommend and would come back again! read more
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Minoru T.
Thank you for your fantastic review of the Plant Based Tasting Menu…
After Kagaya closed, I've been looking for the best Shabu Shabu place in LA. Eigikutei is definitely a contender. I went there recently and loved every aspect of it. We walked in and the decor and ambiance are great. Nicely lit restaurant with tall ceilings and light color palette. Very Zen like atmosphere. The table is nice and comfortable and they have a very aesthetic menu. Service was good and helpful as it was our first time. The food was solid. The appetizers were exquisite. For the main course, ordered the ribeye and pork and crab legs. The veggies were healthy portions. They make the rice porridge with the leftover soup which is my fave part of meal. They also provide dessert as part of the multi course meal. A great evening and dining experience. Highly recommend. And parking at the Japanese Village nearby makes it easy to get in and out. read more
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Eiji M.
Thank you Greg for your review! Our chefs have experience at some of…
Authentic Japanese restaurant!! Came here after a friend recommended. We got Sakura shabu shabu set with sashimi. Everything was soooooo good!! This place is very authentic! Staff is attentive and friendly. Explained all the dishes and the orders on how to eat them. Everything tasted so fresh. Lots of attention to details - plating, garnish, sauces, etc. We def plan to come back and try other sets. read more
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Minoru T.
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! We're absolutely…
1 year ago
Service was nice, ambiance is certainly something you come here for. Quiet and peaceful, easy to talk to with friends without the worry of loud music or horrible street noise. Gf and I did the Dine l.a. event here and it was solid food. The porridge was funny enough my favorite since it incorporated rhe left over broth made from he hotpot, nice topper to a good meal. read more
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Minoru T.
Thank you for your wonderful review of your Dine LA experience at…
9 months ago
1 year ago
Located at Little Tokyo, very nice restaurant, having Mother's Day dinner , great service, good quality meat, price are bit high but totally worth it read more
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Minoru T.
Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing Eigikutei for…
2 years ago
Wow, what a truly amazing experience! We are vegetarian so opted for the vegan set menu. We did discover this based on Instagram reel. It's fairly simple to sign up, you just go to their website to rsvp and you can pick which set you'd like to eat at that point. Parking in dtla is a little hard at times but their recommendation of the judge aiso garage was perfect. Service was absolutely amazing, they brought out the courses when you are ready and overall very attentive. read more
1 year ago
My girlfriend and I first visited this restaurant during Dine LA and were genuinely impressed by the quality of the food, the warm ambiance, and the reasonable pricing for a location right in the heart of Little Tokyo. Because of that great first impression, we decided to return and try their full sushi set -- and it did not disappoint. Every piece was fresh, thoughtfully crafted, and beautifully presented. The experience reaffirmed our positive feelings from the first visit. Price: 6/5 Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 4.8/5 Highly recommended for anyone looking for a refined yet approachable Japanese dining experience. read more
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Eiji M.
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate you coming back from…
和ぎ YAWARAGI (yah wah rah ghee) One Person $130 3 Appetizers (Simmered dish & Vinegared dish & Aèmono dressed dish), Soup, Sashimi Plate, Oshinogi (Sushi), 1 Dish (Steamed dish, Grilled dish or Deep-fried dish) Sushi (10 Pieces) Miso soup Pickles Dessert 彩 IRODORI (ee roh doh ree) One Person $160 3 Appetizers (Simmered dish & Vinegared dish & Aèmono dish), Soup, Sashimi Plate, Oshinogi (Sushi), Steamed dish, Grilled dish, Deep-fried dish, Sushi (10 pieces), Miso soup, Pickles, Dessert 舞 MAI (mah ee) One Person $190 3 Appetizers (Simmered dish & Vinegared dish & Aèmono dish) Soup, Sashimi Plate, Oshinogi (Sushi), Steamed dish, Grilled dish, Deep-fried dish, Dai no Mono/main course Sushi (10 pieces) Miso soup, Pickles, Dessert To comprehend the arcane Japanese culinary terms regarding Kaisèki Course Terminology, I have compiled the possible courses that may be presented with their associated names for those curious enough to take on the challenge. Sakizukè/Zènsai: Several appetizers eg. Aè Mono/dressed dish w/ sauce or dry ingredients Wanmono: "A lidded dish." Usually composed of clear fish broth, fish and vegetables Hassun (Seasonal Platter) Usually mosels of unusual ingredients seasonal & local. Mukozukè: Sashimi - a seasonal selection of sliced raw fish Futamono/2nd Wanmono more substantial than the 1st. Yakimono: Grilled dish of fish or less often meat. Takiawasè: Seasonal vegetables with tofu, fish, or meat. All items are simmered separately then plated together Agèmono: Tèmpura style vegetables and shellfish. Adapted from Portuguese cuisine circa 1500ce Mushimono: Steamed seasonal ingredients like egg custard soup/Chawan Mushi Nimono: Simmered in Dashi/broth and or Shōyu/soy sauce Shīzakana: Stronger flavoured small dishes to pair especially well w/ Sakè (sah keh) Su Zakana, Su no Mono, Nakachoko are all acidic dishes of vegetables or soup. Tomè-zakana: Palate cleanser, often vegetables in vinegar Dai no Mono is a main course Concluding the Meal: Gohan: A rice dish with meat, fish, and sometimes even turtle Tomè-wan: Miso soup, always served with rice Ko-no-mono: Seasonal pickled vegetables (Traditional) Mizu-gashi: A light, seasonal desert, usually fruits, ice cream, Japanese pastry or confection or cake, followed by "fruit jelly" The above is for the Sushi Kaisèki. There are Shabu Shabu Kaisèki of either U.S. beef or Japanese Miyazaki A5 Wagyū (wah ghee yu). Also, Yosènabè hot pot Kaisèki which is seafood oriented. Eigiku Tèi occupies the exact same address as the original Eigiku which was established in 1957 by Roy & Tomoko Morishita, and it may have been the 2nd Sushi bar in all of the United States. It closed in 1987. The Morishita's also established Sushi Go55 and Haru Ulala. (Thanks, Kevin Eats for the detailed info.) Now, the second generation Mrs. Morishita has re-established a more elegant, refined, sophisticated version of Eigiku adding Tèi 亭 which is abbreviated from 料亭 connoting a haute cuisine restaurant. The interior has soothing natural wood everywhere with clean lines that evoke serenity. Those who only want a nosh and/or drink can refresh themselves at the bar tucked away from the main dining room. I ordered Mai and the multicourses of raw and cooked foods were executed with a fine hand. I also ordered a series of Sakè (sah keh) since they pair so well w/ Japanese cuisine both having evolved together for 3,000 years. I'm very impressed w/ my overall experience at Eigiku Tèi. So pleasantly surprised that the owner was present wearing formal, haute couture Kimono of great taste to help on the auspicious first day opening. Much good fortune and continued progress for this shining jewel in the crown that is Little Tōkyō. read more
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Minoru T.
Thank you for coming on our Grand Opening day. Also, we appreciate…
2 years ago
1 year ago
Had a nice dinner here for Valentine's Day. The food quality was top notch, which for the price point $160 Pp, it should be! We opted for the sushi kaiseki with the extra course (irodori). The extra courses $30 pp were a two bite size piece of grilled black cod, and two bites of eel tempura. Honestly, I don't think it was worth the $30 to add.. so would skip next time The courses all were nicely timed, and great. Maybe the dessert was a fail (a matcha custard with a half unripe strawberry). It was "fine" but lack luster with an off putting brownish green color We sat at the sushi bar, but wished we had just sat at a table. Typically you sit at the sushi bar to have a bit more interactive experience. This was not the case. We were one of the first reservations, so we were sat at the edge, next to the server station. When we were seated.. the sushi chef didn't acknowledge us at all.. we were the only ones seated. And we're just awkwardly ignored for 5 or 10 mins. No irashaimase..hello or anything. She was busy prepping sashmi courses for the restaurant. The waitress did come by after about 10 Mins to take our drink order. All the food was good. The non sushi courses were reactively small. We left satisfied, but didn't really feel generosity in the servings. The first course was great. A medley of little things. Once the sushi started, I really had no idea what most things were. The sushi chef spoke so softly, you couldn't hear what she was saying. Still. Everything was good The only really negative thing for the dinner (minus one star) was that the servers were constantly ordering courses for their tables from Our sushi chef from over our shoulder . Directly behind us. It really was super annoying. I would suggest a later reservation so your not sat in the first two seats, as we were the ones on the line of fire .. or skip the sushi bar all together as it didn't add anything to the experience Recommended , better than some places that were more expensive. Repeat visit... maybe read more
I saw good reviews n decided to give this place a try. Located near walking distance from the popular Japanese Village Plaza in little Tokyo. I think it only opened for couple weeks. The inside was nicely decorated n clean w wooden tables n chairs. The inside was fairly big especially for a Japanese restaurant. I got the $120 course. All the small plates/appetizers were good, especially the sushi. Service was good as well. BUT, if there was one negative n it's something to consider especially if u r going w a friend, you will b sharing the same shabu pot if u decide to order the shabu course w someone else. You don't get to have a shabu pot for yourself. We had four people n we all had to share 1 pot which I thought was an inconvenience. Other than that, it was a good experience. read more
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Minoru T.
Thank you for taking pictures! They are so beautiful. We hope you can…
Got the Sushi Kaiseki set which is only available at the sushi bar. The tables only serve Shabu and Yosenabe. The food is reminiscent of what I've had staying at ryokan in Japan. Parking can be found in nearby garages. 1. Appetizer: vinegar jelly fish, fish with okra and boiled vegetables with shell fish 2. Soup: Chilean sea bass with yuzu; light flavorful 3. Sashimi: tuna, sea bass, sweet shrimp 4. Sushi with smoked salmon with kanpyo: interesting sweet in the middle and salty with the salmon 5. Dumpling with crab and corn 6. Grilled miso black cod: sweet and tender. A little bit of rice would be good 7. Asparagus wrapped in fish with fried tofu skin: not bad but I think I prefer yuba that is not fried and maybe just regular tempura as the fried item. 8. Sushi: a little bit of hit and miss with some of the sushi. The Tamago was too cold and had a bit of egg shell in it 9. Dessert was a matcha like pudding: not bad but could use more cream or red bean. The restaurant is understated and elegant. Was kinda fun to hear old jpop songs with traditional Japanese. Service from staff was good including the robot cat that brings food from the kitchen. The food overall was okay but not amazing. I think it might be a fun experience for those who have never tried this type of meal. read more
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Minoru T.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your…
2 years ago
We celebrated my son 20th birthday. The service was excellent and the quality of the food was great as well. I remove one she just because I was very confused on the ordering. I thought I was going to have some sushi but it was 3 or 4 different food options. Anyway I loved the experience but it wasn't exactly what I was looking for. I would highly suggest to call before and have them explain to you how the menu works so you will avoid ordering the wrong thing. The owner is hands on and make the experience very special. read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
Excellent Shabu Shabu House. Comfort Spacious Place. Order Tsubaki USDA Prime Beef Shabu Shabu Kaiseki , SRF American Wagyu Rib Eye Sukiyaki (+ Extra USDA Prime Beef) , Sushi (Kinmedai , Shimaaji , Nodoguro , Toro). Very Delicious Food. Good Service. read more
6 months ago
6 months ago
Lovely restaurant, much bigger than you'd expect. You are transported from the dingy LA streets to (to quote my friend) "I almost feel like I'm in a restaurant in Japan!" Did the kaede course. Wasn't sure I'd be full but I came out absolutely stuffed (I forgot there was porridge at the end...) The meat actually was excellent even without upgrading to the wagyu. Attentive service too, I was never wanting for anything read more
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Eiji M.
Thank you very much! Our intention is to create an escape to Japan…
1 year ago
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Eiji M.
Appreciate you noticing the details from our pottery, seasonal…
You made have heard of omakase, which is a traditional style for serving Japanese food where the Chef has the option to serve you any of the fresh food during the day, but this place is a bit more unique since the food serving style is named Kaiseki. Kaiseki is a style that highlights the presentation of the food itself and craft of the Chef. After seeing the Chet carefully cut up and craft every single piece of sushi, I would definitely say that this place gave a very authentic experience for Japanese culture & cuisine. The chef came from Osaka, itself, and the fish is directly imported from Japan. If you're looking for an authentic Japanese food experience, you definitely have to try this location. Beware, that the total can add up because it the multiple course experience can be a bit pricy. Still a relatively new spot, but the presentation of the food, and the design of the interior makes you feel very relaxed as you're enjoying a one-of-a-kind meal. read more
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Minoru T.
Thank you for sharing your exceptional experience at our…
6 months ago
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2 years ago
One word....Exquisite! This restaurant and the service were absolutely amazing! I ordered the TAKE (竹) Shabu-Shabu and it did not disappoint! The servers were so attentive and made my birthday one to remember. I will definitely come again! read more
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Eiji M.
Thank you Minuet! We are so happy to hear your we made your birthday…
2 years ago
Amazing sushi. This place is hard to find I've driven by countless times and missed it every time. We got the YAWARAGI. It's $130 per person which may seem like a lot of money but, trust me when I say you won't leave hungry. Minoru was our chef and he made the experience unforgettable. He even gave us recommendations of things in our upcoming trip to Japan. The restaurant is soooo clean, like every inch. Everything is simple and not tacky like a lot of places. We will visit as much as we can and this is my top recommendation for sushi in LA. read more
2 years ago
If you're looking for fresh multi-course Japanese cuisine experience, this is the place for you. I got the crab shabu which came with a special sashimi portion, and it did not disappoint. Definitely on a tad more upscale shabu experience, the staff were very friendly and attentive. They give you a ton of food for what you pay for. Altogether I think there were 5 things they brought out separately: fresh vegetable appetizers, a unique soup, sashimi, shabu, porridge. I'll be bringing my fam and friends next time. Edit. Oops, a sixth - dessert (see below). read more
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Eiji M.
Thank you Josh for your kind review. Happy to hear you tried our…
2 years ago
Their Plant Based Vegan Kaiseki Experience is to die for! Everything is fresh and delicious. Good amount of food too. Service is excellent and the place has very Japanese vibes. Very welcoming. read more
1 year ago
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Minoru T.
Thank you for your glowing review of the Kaori omakase at Eigikutei!…
2 years ago
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Eiji M.
Hi Spencer we apologize for the double booking. Popularity for our…
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Minoru T.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you…
3 years ago
This new restaurant made my dining experience up next level! The interior was so clean with new renovaion, staffs wearing Japanese traditional clothing, super proffesional.. I felt like I was in Japan. My husband and I made reservation on the counter to enjoy course menu, and we were right! We need try their all food! I choose MAI course. Every dishes blew my mind, and I think they do care about ingredients. And Sake! They have various sake with affordable price. They are using Opentable for reservation. It's not like Omakase restaurant. From seafood to Wagu beef shabu, It was like experiencing art for more than 2hours. They have public parking next to the building, but we took Uber for sake :) read more
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Minoru T.
We are happy that you could enjoy your dining with us. As you said,…
A new restaurant, love the wooden color decor! It's around Little Tokyo and was a bit hard to find but once inside, it's spacious and clean. We came here to celebrate our anniversary. I order the Kaede shabu and my fiancé order the Nadeshiko shabu. He like the pork meat and thought the snow crab was alright. The beef in the Kaede shabu is pretty good and the portion size was big enough for me as I normally don't eat this much of meat. Udon was chewy and veggies were normal (didn't stand out for me). I really like the tofu dish in the starter! It's filled with other ingredients that I forgot now but juicy and tasty. Their sesame and the Yuzu sauce were hand made so very yummy! At the end of the shabu, they use the soup to make congee. Congee was delicious! Their service is amazing! Constantly coming over to check on us and make sure we have all we needed. The dessert at the end was great and not sweet. As it was our anniversary celebration they brought us an extra dessert (vanilla ice cream with edible butterfly and fruits) that came with the little firework stick on top of it (removed before I had a chance to take a pic). It was so pretty! They even took a picture of us and frame it in a little nice cardboard frame that they made. So thoughtful of them! I am impressed by their service so will definitely go back next time! read more
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Minoru T.
Thank you for choosing Shabu Shabu Kaiseki! We are very pleased to…
2 years ago
Went here for our anniversary. The place was so clean. Everyone was so nice! And the food was amazing! It was also decently priced. Will definitely come here again! read more
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Eiji M.
Thank you Dai! We enjoyed celebrating your anniversary! Hope to see…
1 year ago
I was in a rush between errands in desperate need of the "otearai" and wanting sushi to go, and even though this is not really the venue for that--because it is so fancy and special--they helped me out by letting me order some sushi from the bar. Everything was so "kirei," so incredibly tidy. The friendly employees in their beautiful traditional garb delivered my takeaway order in the single most memorable to-go packaging I have ever received from a restaurant, a lavender chirimen-esque drawstring satchel. I was over the moon walking out of the establishment with my beautiful bag, and the sushi inside was absolutely perfect. I can't wait to return to this restaurant when I have time to sit down and enjoy some omakase! Highly recommend!! read more
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Minoru T.
Thank you for your wonderful review and for sharing such a delightful…
3 years ago
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was literally the best experience because luckily we were the only ones at the sushi bar so it felt very private from everyone else. The design is sleek and minimal which makes you feel super peaceful idk why hahaha and noise level is pretty average The service was impeccable and always on top of our refills and anything we needed. The chef Oki-San was so kind and fed us well hahaha We started with our kaiseki, and the appetizers served in this was soooooo amazing. Everything we had was light and delectable, savory but not overwhelming. Everything was perfectly seasoned. The sushi omakase that followed after was insane. The uni was out of this world and the anago personally was one of my favorites. They ended us with yummy dessert green tea and strawberry pudding and it was the best ending. Overall will be returning for every occasion!! read more
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Minoru T.
Happy Birthday! We are happy that we could serve you with your…
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314 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Little Tokyo, Downtown
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(213) 262-7870
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Does the App INKIND work here? I saw someone say in a review that when they came the INKIND didn't work on the weekend
Worked for me. You have to show it to the waiter tho and manually enter the payment amount
What's the corkage fee if any? Thanks
Corkage fee is $25.00 Large bottle ( more than 720ml ) is $50
Thank you Eiji for answering my previous question. I wanted to go on 6/11 for anniversary but nothing is open so I made it for 6/14 6:30. What are the chances something can open up on 6/11 which is our actual anniversary?
Unfortunately we are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. We will have something special for your anniversary when you come in.
Interested to go for shabu for anniversary but we have 2 kids. Age 10 and 5. Would they be charged for the same set price?
For younger kids, most parents order ala carte extra order of Shabu Shabu, rice, & udon, & dessert instead of ordering the full set. Our staff will be able to accommodate.
Is it toddler friendly, both the environment and food menu?
They provide highchairs for toddlers. Environments more on the quiet side (at least when I went there) but restaurant is family friendly. Food consists of kaiseiki, shabu, sushi, and porridge. I think we had 4 small courses before the shabu came…
Where can we park? On the street or structure parking?
There is a small pay lot right next door just east of Eigiku Tei. I saw the pay booth on a Wednesday, 8:44pm: $15 pays to 2am; $25 pays to 11am. No in & out privileges.
Any kid menu?
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