I've never had anything not completely delicious at Funhouse. The sashimi is so fresh and great. The chef/owner makes wonderful sauces and prepares everything beautifully. A random craving I now get is the Funhouse salad. The dressing is out of this world. Was I expecting to crave a salad from an Izakaya place? No, but I'm not mad about it. My husband is not a fish guy, but he had the beef and rice bowl one time we went and the curry another time and loved them both. Oh! They also have specials in the menu daily so I still have things to try! 100% go. read more

absolutely love the atmosphere at Funhouse. As a music lover and a food lover, it's so refreshing to see a place that combines both so well. The band posters and memorabilia create such a unique vibe and really showcase their passion for music. And then there's the food. From the fresh fish and Japanese ceviche to the delicious curry and beef bowl, everything is incredibly flavorful and made with care. Another personal favorite is Grandma's Chicken Soup.. it's not always available, but if it is, do yourself a favor and order it! Their vegan options are also amazing, especially the vegan eel. On top of all that, the service is top-notch. I had a wonderful experience and can't wait to come back. Wishing them all the success ! they truly deserve it! read more

We love Japanese cuisine, culture and punk rock so Funhouse has been on our list for a while and it did not disappoint! We shared the vegan eel sashimi and Japanese mountain potato, Sukyaki beef bowl, udon noodles and spicy tomato curry. Everything was fantastic and the Asahi beers were cold and crisp! Every inch of the interior is covered in classic punk rock fliers and ephemera to keep your eyes busy taking it all in while you dine. Chef Tsubasa rips in the kitchen just like he rips his guitar on stage and his staff are right up there with him. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

This is by far one of my favorite places in la to visit, not just for the food but the ambiance and the general vibe there, it feels communal in there and you feel at home sitting in there. The fish is all fresh and recommend funhouse to everyone I know. hope to see this place around for many more years to come. Ps try the ceviche. read more

Great Japanese Izakaya with some garage punk vibes. The decor is great, the food delicious and the service is amazing. A new go to place to bring friends or make them. read more

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Such a cool space and some insane cookin! Most rockin' spot with a team of legends Thank you Funhouse! read more

Amazing Service Amazing Staff Amazing food. LAs hidden gem. We always start with the spicy edamame and mountain fries. In Chef Tsubasa We Trust . read more

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We had such a great time at Funhouse. It reminded me of my time living in Japan. Super fun decor. Excellent quality fish. Vegan options, too! agedashi tofu was terrific. Great hospitality. Owner is super friendly. Will absolutely come back the next time I'm in LA. read more

Funhouse - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fun atmosphere, friendly staff with punk decor. Try the fish soup~ Also a great and mellow rendition of a white oak old fashioned read more

A punk rock themed izakaya! The waiter will come up to you with food options on a whiteboard menu, that will vary based on what is available that day. I went as a group of 3 and we decided to share appetizers and sashimi to get a taste of everything, and then we each ordered our own entree. The food was so carefully prepared and fresh that it was reminiscent of the way food is presented in Japan. Our waiter was actually from Japan as well, and I connected with them about my previous Japan travels. The space is small, but worth the wait. Lots of punk rock gig flyers and merch on the walls, along with 70s punk heard over the speakers. There was also a group of customers who brought their own 7" rock singles to play over the turntable that is also connected to the speakers. Parking might be tough, but worth the fight! read more

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Funhouse attained legendary status in L.A. in just a few months after opening, no easy feat in this city. Amazingly delicious food with its modern takes on authentic Japanese pub (izakaya) in a space that elevates indie rock and punk music to a position of respect and honor rather than as a theme or a gimmick. Don't be surprised to find band members chowing down here before their shows (including the owner who plays in a band himself ). I tried a variety of menu items and found everything delicious (and I'm not a huge seafood person myself) read more

This is a great new spot! The food is delicious and authentic, Tsubasa the head chef and owner makes great food. I always get the curry or the udon! I've brought multiple friends who were visiting from Japan and they gave it the seal of approval. Definitely recommend Funhouse for good food and atmosphere! read more

Funhouse - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Awesome vibe and light flavorful food. The beef udon and dashi tofu is incredible. Herbacious!

Genuinely the kindest staff! And the food was very yummy / satisfying. We really enjoyed their oyster shot and their octopus carpaccio. Definitely recommend stopping by. Very easy before a show at East West Players too! Great LA outdoor at read more

Funhouse - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

An awesome spot for a bite and drink before a show, or for a meandery conversation at the bar. Sake, octopus, black snapper (stunner), mountain fries, and an oyster shooter that collapsed time. Thank you Tsubasa, Brandon, and Amanda! read more

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Funhouse is a one-of-a-kind, mandatory stop for anyone who visits L.A. on so many levels. The casual-but-expertly-made and lovingly served izakaya-style dishes range from top-shelf sashimi made from the freshest fish available to spicy vegan curry, with delicious appetizers everyone can agree on, such as crispy mountain fries, vegan miso eel (actually eggplant), and spicy edamame. Every time friends or family come to town, I always take them to Funhouse and they are blown away by the excellent food and service. But we also go because it's a shrine to the L.A. punk scene located near the old Hong Kong Cafe and Vex, where bands like the Germs, Bags, Go-Go's, X, and Black Flag would play, and even closer to the Atomic Cafe, where all the bands would hang out after shows! Old posters, photos, and other artifacts from back in the day to now (not just from L.A. but also NYC, the UK, and more, much of it given and signed by the bands) adorn every wall, and the stereo only plays the coolest music. Most of the staff are in punk bands I love and I always run into other musicians, photographers, filmmakers, zine makers, and artists hanging out and eating--old-school L.A. punks and touring bands from across the country, Europe, and Japan, alike! The A+ food and casual punk rock vibe make it perfect for entertaining cool and curious friends; meeting for dinner before going to a show at The Smell, Redwood, or Escondite; and travelers looking for somethINg delicious and different that will also pop on their Instagram feed to make friends back home Jealous. p.s. The Funhouse t-shirt, which pays tribute to Slash Records with a Panter-esque illustration that also entails the World Famous Super Beagle) is also the only souvenir you'll need from your trip to L.A.! read more

So, I really wanted to love this place. It had all the stuff I know I'd really enjoy and embrace. The 77 punk feel, sushi duh and records playing in the background. Sadly, I have to say the sushi was sub par and dry. The hostess was so attentive and delightful. However, the sushi chef / owner was sooo pretentious and condescending. I have a lot of friends in the punk scene and as a fellow punk myself, felt so disappointed and underwhelmed. My partner and I lived in little Tokyo for many years had so many friends from different businesses in the neighborhood. Just disappointing. Idk maybe if you know him personally this place might be a good time sad it wasn't inviting for us. read more

I saw this location pop up a few months ago while driving by. Finally got a chance to take a seat. Fantastic all the way around. Clean and neat table set ups, nice staff and cool tunes. I had the 5 piece sashimi as a starter and the beef bowl as the main. Great attention to detail on the sashimi plate. The bowl was savory and well presented. Get here! read more

Had a fantastic meal here. The sukiyaki rice bowl was delicious, and so was the udon and agedashi tofu with the rich complex broth. Will definitely be coming back. read more

This spot has a '70s punk rock aesthetic with a well thought out interior that shows attention to detail. The food is flavorful with fresh ingredients and the sashimi is really good,. Good music, good energy, and friendly servers make it an easy place to enjoy and come back to. This place has character! read more

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I went to funhouse after a show at the Arantani theater. The food was amazing and so was the service! Will be back soon when I'm in the area again! read more

super cool izukaya with great food and drink options. love the space cute outdoor seating. service is always great and always have a great experience! read more

It was a small menu but everything on it was stellar. The fish broth was a highlight as well as their octopus. Everyone was super friendly and the atmosphere was enjoyable. Will definitely come back! read more

Flavorful and perfectly spicy curry, fresh ceviche, tasty drinks, friendly service, excellent music, and historic punk decor. This might be the perfect restaurant! Stop by next time you're in Little Tokyo. read more

Great Food and immaculate vibes. Highly recommend the rice bowl paired with the old fashion soju cock tail.

Service is super friendly and fast! Great vibes easy going. Love the fries and black snapper! Spicy curry was a surprise. Very spicy

We started with Blue Fin Tataki sashimi, it was amazing. Love love it. Recommended. The eggplant eel sauce was good also. The beef sukiyaki is very tasty. Udon is delicious and has a good texture. Ambiance is rock and roll casual experience. It is a unique restaurant. It feels like a diner from the 50s. Overall, fantastic food! read more

Funhouse is my favorite new place to eat in Little Tokyo. The food is amazing and the service is top notch. Your host and chef is legendary guitarist Tsubasa. We love him and his hardworking crew. The ambiance is cool and the decor is vintage boho punk rock. The walls are covered with original punk rock flyers, posters, guitars and photos of all the great punk bands. The music is always swinging. We have eaten there numerous times and will be returning for the mouth watering sashimi dishes and my favorite Japanese mountain fries. Great selection of Japanese beer and saki. There are vegan options as well which suits my wife and friends. I highly recommend visiting Funhouse you won't regret it. read more

First time here but very impressed with chef and offerings. Started with fresh oyster cocktail. Simply amazing.

A triumphant clash of the classic Japanese Izakaya, American Diner and Punk Rock vibes -- highly recommend the ceviche! It's my favorite thing! read more

This place has been on my radar for a few months and was even more than I hoped for. The ambiance is amazing with tons of old posters and punk ephemera scattered around. The service is super friendly and they shared some upcoming show recommendations. The food was amazing too. The vegan eel was the highlight but the spicy tomato curry with karage was a huge portion of comforting goodness. Really fun vibe sitting at the bar and chatting with the owner. Can't wait to come back. read more

If you're looking for a new place to try in Los Angeles, Funhouse is an incredible spot! It's easy to see the personality, passion, and labor of love that has gone into this place. The punk inspired atmosphere is an added bonus. The menu is very diverse, & includes vegan & vegartian options. They offer fresh fish, noodle dishes, curries, and more. The inside is very cozy, perfect for couples, and for larger parties, they have a great patio. I went with a group of friends who all have different tastes, and everyone found something they genuiely enjoyed. Absolutely worth supporting this small business! read more

Masterclass in fresh artisan level Japanese food. Fresh seafood. The chef takes pride in their art. Cute punk rock decor. Clean and classy.

Food was amazing here I loved their sashimi it was amazing honestly the best sashimi I ever had! Also the service was nice so welcoming! Tsubasa was very friendly and made me feel welcomed! Also the ambience was really nice I've always loved punk rock stuff and Seeing black flag one of my favorite bands on the wall was amazing if you're into punk or just looking for a nice time while eating good i highly recommend this place! read more

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ambiance was perfect for a date night :) loved the spicy edamame, japanese ceviche, and matcha tiramisu! perfect for drinks before museum or walking around. read more

Great workers, great atmosphere, great food, great place. One of my new favorite places

such a fun place to eat! loved the decor and staff and of course the food was amazing, perfect for vegans and pescatarians!

Checked out the new spot in little Tokyo last night. Amazing food, friendly staff and super cool ambience. Definitely heading back!

had an excellent experience here. the atmosphere almost feels like i'm in someone's kitchen rather than a restaurant, but in the best way. i had some of the most high quality and expertly prepared sashimi i've ever eaten. the owner, tsubasa, is very friendly and easy to talk to and you can tell he puts a lot of love into what he does. the other staff were very nice as well. if you're into punk culture, japanese food, or both, i can't recommend this place enough. read more

delicious!! drove from south OC to eat at Funhouse, amazing!! Will definitely be back soon... excellent service!