This is hands down the best ramen I've had in the US. Second to the Torisoba located in Kyoto…read moreitself. Perfectly creamy and savory chicken ramen that will make you question your existence. The noodles were a perfect bouncy texture that compliments and coats the sauce so well. We didn't wait on a Saturday afternoon and they do validate parking too so feel free to park in the structure. I will be coming back to this place VERY often. I saw a lot of people coming here and dining by themselves for a quick delicious bite before leaving and you just know it's that good. Food: 10/10 Service: 8/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Value: 8/10

Stopped by to try Torisoba again after a less-than-pleasant experience my first time around. It's…read morea small cozy ramen shop. I had gotten the charcoal chicken ramen when they had first opened and it was so overwhelming tasting of charcoal and soot - I could not finish my ramen or taste anything other than the smokiness. This time, I got the rich chicken ramen- it came out very fresh and hot. Note that they ask if you'd like regular vs large for the same price (large has more noodles). The broth is very rich and on the thicker side. The noodles had a good texture and the fixings were done well. I appreciate the option to add some yuzu kosho albeit the paste was a bit salty. It was quite good 3.75/5 - one of the better options in Sawtelle! I do prefer lighter ramens so my rating is biased. I'd come back if my friends wanted to try it. Parking can be a bit tough. Service is quick and friendly.

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

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

My wife and I always love coming here for sushi! They have the best dynamite I have ever tried…read more It is just delicious! The atmosphere is very chill and everyone is very polite and friendly. It is a bit small so when they are busy there may be a wait. The food is served fast so once seated you can enjoy your food pretty quickly. Great place if you want really good Japanese food.

Not great! Only take cash…read more There's definitely a language barrier, and I was genuinely unimpressed with the quality and the taste of the sushi.

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

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

Tony (owner) is there every day to ensure operation runs smoothly. And there seems to be quite a…read morebit of regulars because I noticed Tony would greets them by their name and open arm. The hostess is always welcoming while the wait staff is attentive. Expect a slight bit of wait if you don't have a reservation but it's well worth it. We usually ask for bar seating because we enjoy watching them grill. To start, we get the Ochazuke, check the chalkboard for any specials and order some sake/beer while we browse through the menu. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Food: - Yellowtail fish collar: special, surprising amount…read moreof fish on the small collar, good flavor - Yaki onigiri: best value! The house special one was tasty especially with the crunchy rice. The salmon onigiri needed more salmon - Stuffed shitake: great flavor and consistency wasn't too rubbery - Steak: decent - Meatballs: I expected more flavor, but good consistency - Shiso Chicken: my least favorite dish since it had the least flavor Ambiance: - Don't be deceived by its humble exterior, this place can get packed and is quite cozy inside - Make reservations! Even on a weeknight, the restaurant gets crowded - Staff were helpful and efficient - Street parking - You can see them grilling the food in the bar area - Overall great pricing for Izakaya

Tsujita was my first introduction to tsukemen and I have yet to find another ramen place that does…read moretsukemen as well as they do. The dipping broth is thick, rich, and flavorful - each bite literally packs a punch to your taste buds in the best way possible, and I'm also a sucker for the seasoned egg that comes with it because it's cooked perfectly. I like to squeeze the lime to cut some of the fattiness, and because I'm literally drowning those noodles in the broth to soak it all up, I typically never have any leftover lol... BUT if you do finish your noodles, you can request to add soup wari to the rest of the broth so that you can sip it~

I don't understand the hype to this place. This is the second time I've been here (first time was…read moreabout 5 years ago) and both times I've been sorely disappointed. First of all, there were so many flies around us. We were constantly shooing them away which was very disruptive and honestly pretty gross for a restaurant. Secondly I ordered the spicy tsukemen and he ordered the garlic collab tsukemen. He enjoyed his but said it was literally the same as the regular tsukemen but with squid ink so nothing special. For the spicy tsukemen, it was not that good. The flavor was mid. The temperature was lukewarm at best which was weird because it came with literal smoke but when I actually tasted the soup and noodles, it was lukewarm. The only redeeming factor was the eggs. The eggs were actually so good. Otherwise the entire dish was a miss.

If you're looking for a delicious okonomiyaki, this is a great spot to get your fix! Tons of…read moredifferent okonomiyaki options, as well as omurice, takoyaki, and other classic Japanese options. The spicy GOAM with crispy noodles as the base was great, definitely not as much of a spicy flavor as I thought, as it seemed the main source was pickled jalapeños tucked into the layers. I personally am not a fan of a concentrated spicy jalapeño bite so I ended up not getting much spice. However the rest of the pancake was very good! The loaded Kaisen was indeed piled high with seafood, but I thought the flavor was a bit light in the pancake itself. The seafood did seem fresh and tender though! The hamburg omurice was absolutely delicious. Something about their demiglace sauce here was special, I'm usually not a fan but this time I ate every drop! The steak was also tender and juicy, a perfect combination with the dish as a whole. At a late lunch time (2PMish) it wasn't too busy, and service was pretty quick! The interior is casual and you can even see the chefs working. I'd definitely come back to Chinchikurin, I can't wait to try more!

Tried the Omurice IKURA LA - POP UP located inside Chinchikurin…read more Why Chinchikurin? * Hiroshima style okonomiyaki * @omurice_ikura_la Food 3.8/5 OMURICE - Tomato ketchup is the classic omurice sauce in Japan, flavorful hamburger and tasty sauce. Patty was flavored nicely and the sauce was amazing! Parking 3/5 Valet in the front, paid parking next door or metered Service and ambience 4/5 Nice service, no issues

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

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

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

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

Luca, Nicole and Eduardo, thank you so much for taking care of us. The service was great and even…read morethough they were busy, they communicated well and were able to keep us in the loop of when our next dishes are done and how many more are coming. This is the same restaurant group my college bestie and I last dined at (in Gardena) that she recommended. Sadly she's no longer with us and I'd chase her memory by visiting places we've been together... Shin-Sen-Gumi Chanko was her last recommendation, and she was Japanese so I feel like she would know what legit Japanese food is. :) All the skewers were delicious, the ramen broth we requested to be not too salty and they were able to accommodate. We love the chicken heart so much we ordered seconds. The gizzard skin was the only one I felt like we could have skipped, too chewy for me. The sushi taco were yummy too, highly recommend those, I love the pork belly eggplant and ordered 2 sets of those too, have yet to try something similar elsewhere... so happy we were able to pay them a visit. Street parking wasn't too difficult either. Thanks for the good times!

We came on a Sunday right when they opened, since our friendly told us they get busy and so we…read moredidn't want to wait. Sure enough we were seated right away and they already had a line waiting at the door. Service was good, not super fast but the taste of the food made up for it. The price point is a little expensive, we were 2 couples and ended up spending around $150 per couple. For lunch and for the amount of food, it's pricey. My favorite items were the chicken meatballs, they were juicy and flavorful. The spice tuna on crispy rice was ok, the rice was a bit too hard. The cucumber salad was good too, nice was to add some acidity to the menu. Overall good place and I would come back again.