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    Gyoza Bar

    4.3 (261 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Joe G.

    Gyōza bar is pretty fascinating, and the ambience feels like you just walked into a monochromatic version of a Wong Kar Wai film except you're bathed in warm, orange colored lantern lights. It is intimate but casual, a cozy dive bar that doesn't have edgy look of one, but instead serve Japanese street food. It doesn't seat too many people, but for a Wednesday dinner my friend and I found seats right away. Be sure to get the Nigori Sake and Asahi draft beer if you're in that mood, they're quite a delicious pairing. As for the food, my friend loves her combo of Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna and Salmon Sashimi, and especially raved about the crispy rice. Our appetizer was Vegan Gyōza (other option was Pork) and it is pretty good and savory. I do want more kick from the Chili oil and yuzu vinegar since I felt they don't really add much to the gyōza. My dish was the Tsukemen Dipping Noodle, and while it's good, it doesn't quite reach my favorite dipping noodles at Tsujita. The broth is pretty good without calling attention that it's a fish broth (I don't like seafood), but I do find that other than the cilantro there's not much nuance or layers in the broth overall. Nor is there that kick with the flavor. But the noodles. Are nice and thick, absorbing the broth with ease. I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10 myself for being good but not quite impressive. I do want to come back, however, since the rest of their menu looks enticing and the service was super attentive and friendly!

    Noba N.

    It was a hole in the wall place. Super dark and they have 12 seats for the counter and a standing bar. Their gyoza was fairly priced and delicious. They played old samurai movies in the background while playing loud music. A surprisingly trendy place meeting Japanese comfort food. Their ramen were also amazing.

    The vibes are the best
    jocelyne d.

    Loved the experience! The guys who served us were so sweet! Food was delicious and definitely will be back! Gyozas are so good and the ramen was soooo good!

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    Matthew S.

    Found this place on accident and what a gem did I stumble into. Gyoza bar was incredible from start to finish. Come here with one other person or yourself to get yourself a seat faster there is only about 10-15 seats in the whole place; I got lucky coming in at 10 with no wait. The service was attentive and friendly, the staff knew lots about the menu and made recommendations. I didn't want to eat too much when I went but I will definitely be back with an appetite the whole menu sounds delicious. The ambiance was perfect for me darkly lit with red tint the room. Either very romantic or dramatic whichever you're going for. I would definitely recommend to a friend and will for sure be back myself.

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    Noesh H.

    The best spot for fresh, crispy, and tasty gyoza. Everything on the menu is great. We ordered a variety of different things to share. The obvious, most popular dish is their gyoza (hence the name). Our dining experience was great. The only downfall is their seating. Around 12-14 seats max, in the entire restaurant. Nonetheless, our server was really nice and was very hospitable.

    Salmon Sashimi
    Hazel R.

    Came to Gyoza Bar in Echo Park for an early dinner. It's a cozy little bar with intimate interiors. There are only few seatings which you can watch the bartender work while you eat. We got the pork gyoza & vegan gyoza - both weren't crispy when it came out but so juicy inside. Didn't expect the vegan one to have too much flavor. The salmon sashimi was fresh & buttery which we enjoyed eating the most. The crispy rice w/ spicy tuna was hands down my favorite! We weren't a fan of the bean sprouts w/ spicy pork. The tonkotsu ramen was rich & comforting, perfect to end the night with. Since I don't drink alcohol, I got their famous cucumber mint yuzunade minus the alcohol. It was so refreshing!! The bartender was really kind & welcoming, which was my favorite part of the whole experience. They offer a take-out gyoza rice plate which is super convenient if you don't want to dine in. Overall, amazing food, chill atmosphere & great service. Tasty haul: - Pork gyoza - Vegan gyoza - Salmon sashimi - Crispy Rice w/ Spicy Tuna - Bean sprouts w/ spicy pork - Tonkotsu ramen - Cucumber mint yuzunade

    Shochu Pomgarita
    Airi G.

    I loved the vibes here. It's bar-style seating only with about 12 seats in total so it's very intimate. We had a reservation so we were seated immediately but there's a Yelp waitlist you can join or you can order food to-go. I am shocked to inform you that I may have liked the vegan gyoza more than the pork gyoza. I had low expectations coming in about the gyoza in general, because how could it be much better than the other Japanese restaurants? I loved that the skin on both of them stayed crispy and that the filling packed a flavor punch. I didn't even need to dip either of them in the sauce because it was already juicy and flavorful. The pork one had a rich umami taste and the vegan gyoza had a teriyaki glaze that complemented the soy meat. For appetizers, we ordered the crispy rice with spicy tuna and bean sprouts with spicy pork. The latter dish reminded me of a Chinese dish since it had a mala spice, which was unexpected but pleasantly welcomed. The crispy rice had a great ratio: a thin, very crispy layer of rice with a mound of tuna. I'm not a big fan of drinks but I was a huge fan of the cucumber mint yuzunade...probably because it hardly tasted of alcohol. However, I could taste the shochu more in the pom-garita, so that one might be a fun choie if that's more your style. The worker was also very kind and quick at clearing plates and refilling our water. We found street parking in the neighborhood, but if you're lucky, you might find some on the same street.

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    Erick V.

    Don't come here; I want this place to always have a spot for me when I visit!! Absolutely amazing Ramen bar! From waking in to leaving, staff and cook were attentive and welcoming to their place. Bar style ordering, check the photos; top tier broth for the ramen. Salmon sashimi was absolutely amazing, sauce complimented the fish without overpowering it. Yes, go eat here. You won't be disappointed

    almost don't want to post this review so i can keep this place a secret, but they deserve the hype. so good! the menu is tiny, for good reason, since their focus seems to be on creating this underground japanese vibe where you come for drinks first, and the drinks are amazing. the lighting is lovely and the service has also been great. one of my go to spots in the city.

    Pork Rice Bowl
    Feliza C.

    I'll be honest, I didn't really have high expectations for this spot but I'm still thinking about it hours later. The restaurant is super small but the vibes were immaculate. I forgot to ask his name but whoever was helping my large group of 7, that basically took over half the restaurant, was the best!! 3 of us ordered the 20 pork gyozas to share and I got the regular size pork rice bowl. The gyozas were delicious, juicy, and filling. The pork rice bowl was also super good! Absolutely no complaints and no notes. My group was so happy we chose this spot to eat and will most definitely be back!

    Pork Rice Bowl and Spicy Ground Beef Noodle

    The food is amazing! I've been here twice now and it never disappoints. Service is great and fast. The location is super cute and has very nice ambient lighting.

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    Caitlyn L.

    This was easily the worst pork gyoza I've ever had, which is a shame coming from a place with Gyoza in their name. I can't speak to ambiance because I picked up this order to go. Staff was really nice though and I picked up my order just as it was coming off the line. It comes with three sauces: soy sauce, chili oil, and what seemed like a gochujang sauce. I found these didn't really help the flavor. I gave my portion to my boyfriend who will typically eat anything, but he threw away the last one. It had the same taste as the smell of a medicinal Chinese herb shop. It was overwhelming.

    Evan M.

    Gyoza Bar is the kind of spot you go to when you're craving bold flavors, late-night energy, and food that hits hard in the best way. The atmosphere is dark, moody, and intimate--perfect for sharing plates and taking your time. The gyoza are the clear star: crispy bottoms, juicy fillings, and packed with flavor. Whether you go classic or try one of their more adventurous variations, each bite delivers that perfect crunch-to-tender ratio. Beyond the gyoza, the small plates are just as impressive. Everything feels thoughtfully seasoned, rich without being heavy, and clearly made to pair well with drinks. The sauces add an extra layer of depth, and you'll want to try more than one just to switch things up. Service is friendly and efficient, even when it's busy, and the overall vibe makes it a great spot for a date, a night out with friends, or a casual food crawl. If you're a fan of dumplings and Japanese comfort food with a modern edge, Gyoza Bar is absolutely worth a visit--and probably a repeat one.

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    The taste like frozen dumpling and only have two options. It's pretty tiny and the wait was super long

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    Wait time was long but the service was fast. Seemed a bit rushed and guy behind the counter seemed very stressed

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    Food was insanely flavorful and service was amazing ! Shoutout our server who anticipated our every need!! Such a vibey intimate spot

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    Tuna crispy rice soo yummy, ambience intimate and good service food was fast I really enjoy it

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    Such a cute spot! Great vibes, even better food, and great cocktails. My bartender Dean was killing it! Give this guy a raise fr.

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    4.4(161 reviews)
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    Local bar not far from where I live. Hadn't been here yet, not sure why, so was out and about and…read moredecided to pop in on the weekend. Indoor and outdoor seating available, Bar Henry is a cool little for in Echo Park serving up tasty cocktails in a friendly, local feeling environment. We tried a few cocktails when we visited. The Butthole Surfer is their version of a pina colada which, while decent, could have been a little more flavor forward. Feel it is premade in batches as I didn't see it made fresh but was brought getting the back, but still decent. The Lucid Dream had the smokiness from the mezcal posted with the mandarin, but then the rosemary comes in and helps add a little balance to the drink. The Swimsuit Edition was more flavor forward, but the passion fruit didn't necessarily pop in the drink for us. And finally was the Snitches Get Stitches, another mezcal drink with mango and horchats. Interesting was my first thought, then you start getting the nuances of the different interested and it's a respectable cocktail. Overall, good drinks, friendly people, chill atmosphere, and a nice addition to the bar scene in Echo Park

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    4.4(265 reviews)
    0.7 miEcho Park
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    Matt B. and I are living with my parents these days, and one of the benefits of this arrangement is…read morethat we can leave the house quite easily after the kids go to bed. We decided to get a drink to celebrate Father's Day, only to strike out at the first two bars we tried--I guess a lot of places are closed at 9:30 on a Sunday. This is how we ended up at Thunderbolt, a buzzy bar in Echo Park, just far enough away that we'd never made our way over. I loved it immediately. Thunderbolt has the friendly, comfortable atmosphere of a neighborhood bar and the hip aesthetic and high-level cocktails of a millennial boozer destination. (Not that young people can't or shouldn't hang out here, but it seems especially geared toward people like us, who drank at Walker Inn a decade ago.) We ended up sitting next to a guy who regularly drives up from Palos Verdes. I guess the place gets pretty busy, but it was ideal on a Sunday night. Happening but not crowded, with just enough space at the bar for us to grab two seats together. The bartender was great, super helpful and welcoming. He also made excellent drinks. Thunderbolt is one of those bars with an encyclopedic illustrated book for a menu. Not a long menu, just a detailed one, with a lot of information available about each drink. We got a Liquid Picnic and a Barcelonnette--just one round to close out the weekend. Both were delicious. The Liquid Picnic was a smooth, savory gin martini made with London dry gin, tomato, citron, vermouth, rosemary, and black pepper. I learned from the book that it used clarified tomato water. (There was also further reading about the clarification process.) The Barcelonnette was a mezcal sour with Suze, passionfruit, and lime, the foam made without egg white through some geeky mixologist process. Thunderbolt is not our neighborhood bar, but we plan to go back when we can to check out the rest of the menu. It's a wonderful place, well worth a jaunt on the freeway.

    Was charged three times, totaling hundreds of dollars, and waiting for the pending transactions to…read moredrop (or stay :/) in 3-5 business days is no fun. We can't all be made of money, but this shouldn't have happened.

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    Bar Flores

    4.2(517 reviews)
    0.1 miEcho Park
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    My friend had her phone stolen while we were at Bar Flores, and the experience afterward was…read moreincredibly disappointing. We notified staff immediately, but the response was surprisingly indifferent. We were told that phone thefts "happen," which wasn't reassuring at all. We also asked for help reviewing security camera footage since we were seated directly in front of a camera, but days went by with little to no communication despite multiple attempts to reach the bar through DMs and email. Whether or not the theft itself could have been prevented, the lack of urgency, communication, and concern for customers left a terrible impression. If phone theft is something staff are already aware happens, I would expect much more proactive support when a guest becomes a victim. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this bar based on how the situation was handled. If you visit, keep an extremely close eye on your belongings.

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    4.4(47 reviews)
    1.5 miChinatown

    Now I loooooove me some NOLA every day of the week...it's my favorite place to eat! So when we saw…read morethis place on Yelp, we had to try! I'm not even gonna lie, I saw this place from the outside and thought I was going to have to fight for my life. LOL! I'm a city girl and I can't help that it looked sketch on the outside. Blame my city upbringing, moving forward. LOL Now when we stepped inside, isssssa vibe! We sat the bar and immediately started ordering food. We let the bartender know that we don't drink and she offered to make these ice cold tea drinks and she killed it! Whatever she made, refreshed the hell out of me and I loved it! She was pretty chill and made us feel welcome. There was another gentleman there that took our food orders and I'm not sure if he was another bartender or the owner, but he was pretty chill, too. We didn't want to be in the way at the bar with all of our food while everyone was having a good time, so we moved to a table. People were having cold ones and dancing. It was good to see everyone enjoying themselves! I told yall---vibes! Little did we know at the end of the bar is a whole dining area! This joint was pretty big! So that's where you would pick up your food. When I tell yall we ate it down, we ate it dowwwwwnn! We ordered a half shrimp/half oysters po boy, fried pickles, charbroiled oysters, wings, and I forget what it was called but we had another po boy with everything from shrimp to gator....washed it all down with a cold Dr Pepper..don't hate. lol They already had me on the fried pickles, so I don't know what else to tell you except not to sleep on this place!****sings I'm going going, back back, to Cali Cali***

    Bartender with hipster bangs will treat you like garbage if you're female. She will look at you…read morelike a confused psycho if you ask her for a regular Bloody Mary and not the one with 15 things in it. She will act like a B, turn around and will only pay attention to the men for very obvious tipping reasons ( female bartenders know this). BUT THE WORST THING? For the love of god, Swamp, remove me from your marketing texts. They will sell your info and bombard you with marketing texts. You hit report spam and they keep on changing numbers and sending texts. FFS swamp, stop or you're going to have some issues with reporting. As a child who grew up in restaurants because my mom was a server her whole life, I find myself to be hopelessly nice to staff and of course tipped the hipster bang bartender ( don't know her name but I had those bangs in 2016 so that's just her name to me) I was exceedingly nice and this bartender doubled down. Not sure why. Look, I'll never come back so I don't really care about the bartender, but I care about constant spam and disregard for patrons privacy. You're a bar so you gotta stop. You're not that important and everyone hates texts so you're burying yourself. Please stop.

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    The Semi-Tropic - Table setting with Lavendar Gimlet and hummus

    The Semi-Tropic

    4.5(592 reviews)
    0.4 miEcho Park
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    Happy hour specials
    Full bar

    The salad I got was delicious! The tahini dressing was light and had the perfect flavor! I ordered…read morechicken kebab, which was just as good! The salad was amazing except they put a little too much corn. The waitress was very sweet! The ambience is really cute and a great place for a date!

    My boyfriend's cousin and his girlfriend came to LA to visit us so we had a full weekend of fun…read moretaking them around the city. To end the night before we headed off to dinner, we stopped by The Semi- Tropic bar for drinks. The parking situation was difficult to say the least-- there is no street parking or parking lot. And the neighborhood behind the bar is filled with park cars. We were lucky and parked at a parking lot that was for the surrounding business (so sorry to the pizza/ weed shop!). We arrived at around 6:30 PM so it wasn't too busy. We were greeted by one of the servers and she gave us options to either sit at a lounge table area or hightop tables. We opted for the hightop tables because we knew we weren't staying there for long. The server was friendly and patient as we looked over the menu for drinks. I've been sober for about a year so I only had water, my boyfriend ordered a Naoshima Dream, his cousin ordered a Mango Cart, and his cousin's girlfriend ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. The bar was super cute and hipster! I honestly would have loved going to this bar back when I used to drink. It's dimly lit, had a vintage 20's speakeasy feel to it and the music was a vibe. I'd recommend coming here for a little date with your partner or even coming with a group of friends. My boyfriend had been here once before and he said the food was really good and affordable. He had a panini and said for bar food it was a 10/10. We waited maybe like 10 minutes for our drinks to come, we were having such a fun time chatting and enjoying the environment that it didn't feel long at all. My boyfriend, his cousin, and his cousin's girlfriend really enjoyed their drinks. They said the drinks tasted "light" insinuating that there was barely any alcohol in it. Don't let the taste fool you, after finishing half of their drink there were full of smiles, giggles, and had a great buzz going. The prices here were all pretty fair for the cost and quality of the drinks. Would defintely recommend coming here for drinks and dinner for a date night or a night out with friends!

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