Arrive for lunch on a Saturday. We had a reservation. Parking can get full fast…read more The restaurant is big with regular dining, sushi dining, bar dining, or hibachi grill dining. Our party sat at the hibachi grill dining. Super entertaining to watch. You are served food while the chef is cooking so you aren't just watching hungry. I ordered the combination of New York strip & chicken. You can choose a soup or salad. Included noodles, veggies, and rice. $28. Appetizers are additional cost. They had happy hour items as well. Pretty cool for a Saturday. On your birthday you can get a free sweet treat! The sweet treat today was a sponge cake with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.

Omg, this past visit was one of the BEST we have had in many, many years!! We came for Father's Day…read moreand had Chris as our chef. My husband and I thought he looked familiar, well we had him at Benihana in MV for his bday last Oct! Well, Chris delivered! Was fun and a great chef! I love that in addition to the filet and scallops I ordered, we also got noodles and potatoes with the veggies. The sides got a definite upgrade and it hits! Shogun went through an upgrade so it looked better aesthetically. The bathrooms need an upgrade tho. Overall this was one of the best experiences, thanks to Chris!! :)

Amazing service, great food and the performance from Paul was amazing. Kept the whole table…read morelaughing the entire time and kept us entertained!

Chef Piña was extraordinary and very talented. I highly recommend him as your Benihana chef!read more

Super delicious food, highly recommend the ribeye cut. I also really liked the vegetables and the…read moresake was super tasty.

Great service. We…read moreloved this a few months ago and came back. Immediately when we walked in a manager we recognized said "welcome back". Let me tell you.... When you only ate somewhere once but they remember you that makes you want to keep coming back! One big draw for me is the kids meal and options/service for kids. If a kid is under 7 they don't charge for them to split your meal with you and they can still get their own soup bowl and chair. Also, they have a kids meal option for 10 and under. My kids absolutely love being treated like real customers. They get to cook their own food and the team addresses them kindly and tends to them. By the nature of this type of meal there is a decent amount of checking in the waitstaff has to do like adjusting cook temps, delivering plates and drinks, coming back for add ons etc so it is a good restaurant experience for kids. They even have high high chairs (not a typo) for the babies. The food is good. Everything is prepped to order... you can literally see people slicing your meat or putting your vegetables together in the back. I come here because I want quality and not the volume of an ACYE place. I'd prefer to spend my calories wisely. I was surprised that it was full but no wait on a weekday. It's hard to find somewhere with a vibe on a weekday but this place has one. It's a short drive from the zoo and Balboa park so I'm sure the team will see us again.

Thought I'd give this place a chance even though it's always dead but was not a fan…read more The chicken itself was fine, but everything tasted overwhelmingly like butter. Also when I lifted the rice and vegetables, there was about an inch of sauce pooled at the bottom of the container, which left the rice soggy and the vegetables drenched. Unfortunately, I wouldn't order this agai

This East Village corner used to be the home of a short-lived taco shop. There were plenty of those…read morebusinesses in downtown so a hibachi-based menu was a unique concept. Besthibachi is a regional chain with six locations in the LA area. Long tables and countertops were available for seating, however all of the customers who were present at the same time as my visit were doing takeout orders. The menu board was posted on a wall in the front left corner of the room next to the register. I asked the cashier if the place was open on weekends, and he said yes. Well, that was one star deducted from this review because when I showed up at 1:30 pm on a recent Sunday afternoon, the doors were locked, and no one was inside. The supposed hours of operation were from noon to midnight seven days a week. Combination plates and hibachi entrees made up the two menu columns. After reading some of the reviews, I decided to stay away from any seafood ingredient because the value was not there. I chose the New York Steak which was served with vegetables and rice. I asked for the meat to be cooked medium rare and for teriyaki sauce on the side. About 15 minutes later, a takeout container was handed to me inside a plastic bag. There was plenty of rice and veggies, but the amount of meat for the $20 price tag was on the low side. The steak was also overdone as it was closer to medium than medium rare. The quality at Besthibachi was not exactly the best so my rating was three stars minus one for the closure when they should have been open for business. The fact that my revelation surprised the cashier told me that something was disorganized with their scheduling.

Mom's been craving there meat so went for Mother's Day's dinner. Kobe gold was good, miso pork…read morebelly not so much. It was too salty, over all it was good. We ordered kimchi and surprisingly good, since it wasn't made by Korean(assuming, since its Japanese restaurant) didn't have any expectations but was I wrong, it was great! They also offered mango pudding for mothers! Thank you! I had a cake with me for Mother's Day and as soon as we were seated, server asked if I wanted to keep it in there fridge, so considerate and thoughtful of them. When we're done with our meal, they brought us cake and plates, forks. Super nice and it was delicious!

Incredible Kobe, but disappointing service for a birthday…read more We came here to celebrate a birthday with a party of 6. The interior is beautiful and intimate,perfect for a celebration. The self-cooking process and tablet ordering service was explained clearly to us from the start. The meat quality here is exceptional. We ordered both the Family Wagyu Platter and the Family Prime Kobe Platter. While both were delicious, the Kobe was the absolute standout and so good that we ended up ordering a second platter of it. My nephew enjoyed his meal immensely. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food and ruined the mood for our celebration. When the second half of our party arrived, there was a confusing mix-up, and the staff actually sent my 10-year-old nephew outside to wait on the sidewalk. To cap things off, they completely forgot the complimentary birthday dessert we were promised. The food is easily a 4/5, but because of the safety oversight with my nephew and the forgotten birthday treat, I'm giving this a 3-star rating. It's a great spot for the meat, but the hospitality needs a lot of work.

Food was great Service was amazing…read more Ambiance was perfect as we were able to sit outside which was perfect for me and my autistic kids where noise wasn't too much for them.

Small little spot that I tend to forget about but have had the opportunity to dine at many times…read more Food has always been good and the service is great as well. I like the variety of small plates that are offered here. It's a perfect spot I visit with my husband along with a few drinks. Parking can be tough if you come during dinner rush hour so I definitely recommend coming a little earlier to secure a parking spot and table without having to wait.

There are hibachi grills all over and sushi tables/bar. Went for my birthday and they made us feel…read moreso welcome. All of us enjoyed our food.

First time visiting Okawa Steak House & Sushi for Mother's Day dinner. We made reservations for…read more3:30 PM and were seated promptly, which was nice especially for a holiday. When our first waiter came by, he took our drink order and then it honestly seemed like he forgot about us. About 10 minutes later, another waitress came over asking for our drink order, and we let her know someone had already taken it but hadn't come back yet. We were seated at a hibachi table and most of us ordered the filet mignon medium. The steak itself was tasty, but there were SO many garlic pieces on top, it was honestly a lot of garlic. The fried rice was okay, nothing really special, just egg, rice, and butter. We all received vegetables except my brother-in-law, and unfortunately nobody noticed or fixed it. The restaurant also felt a little dark and cramped inside, especially once it got busier. What felt awkward though was that by around 4:30 PM, the manager came over and basically told us they needed the table because they had more reservations waiting. We were already finishing up eating, but it had only been about an hour since we sat down. For a party of 8 on Mother's Day, it just felt rushed since most places usually allow at least an hour and a half. Overall, the food was decent and the hibachi experience was still fun, but the service and feeling rushed at the end made the experience a little uncomfortable.

It was the day before my best friend's birthday. We met up to catch up, walk around, and find a…read moregood spot to eat. We ventured to Flama Llama, delighted by the wonderful atmosphere and friendly service. What I was not mentally prepared for was the most enlightening culinary venture that I would ever undergo. Flama Llama provided for my companion and I both a satisfying afternoon meal, and perhaps the most poignant dining experience I have enjoyed thus far in my life. The meat was tender and juicy. The vegetables more flavorful than I ever thought possible. The noodles seasoned to perfection. The chicha morada subtly sweet and divinely slaking. And the sauce -- the sauce was orgasmic. I used to not believe those who claimed that good food tells a story. Before this meal I was blind, but now I see the truth. Tension, melancholy, tenacity, and elation. So rich in intensity and meaning. To descibe in human tongue this meal that transcends language would be a disservice to its biblical splendor. I can only in good faith describe the effect that it had on me. I have never cleaned my plate like I did in this restaurant. I have never performed with such steadfast resolve. I have never been turned into a beast of a man and immediately satiated by such postprandial bliss. I was a mad, esurient dog, and Flama Llama's cuisine a gentle hand guiding me to fulfillment. How the sweet meal sang to me, beckoning me into this nirvana like Saint Peter at the pearly gates. This world is a savage one, but the food at Flama Llama has reminded me that no matter how crestfallen, no matter how mired in anguish we as humans have become, beauty endures. I am, in all likelihood, Flama Llama's #1 fan. Still, I wish I knew enough about cooking or creation of any kind so that I could appreciate it more. I wish I had it in me to become so skilled at preparing food that I could develop something even remotely close to this. And while I have my eye on other endeavors, I will never stop being inspired by Flama Llama. Such artistry I will be hard pressed to find elsewhere. I can only hope that one day I will be responsible for something that touches someone as deeply as this food has touched me. An incredible experience if ever one there was. I may no longer seek love from a human companion because I have found everything I need at this establishment. I do not say this lightly: Flama Llama has changed the course of my life forever. afterwards we went to costco and got a hotdog and it was pretty good too

Flama Llama is a hidden gem! I love that they keep the menu focused - you can tell they put real…read morecare and heart into every dish instead of trying to offer everything. The Crudo (sashimi) was incredibly fresh with the perfect spicy, garlicky kick. We also had the Lomo Saltado with beef and shrimp and the Garlic Noodles with chicken, and both were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. Fresh ingredients, unique Peruvian-inspired dishes, and excellent execution. We'll definitely be back!