Was delighted to happen upon iki while on a trip. The place was bright with daylight, clean and airy. The team was very informative, kind and attentive. I wanted to try everything so I gave the chefs tasting omakase a try. You get smaller portions of a bunch of things on the menu. Truly every new bite was a new delight. I found the ramen to be my least favorite of the bunch, but the portion was too small to be reflective of the actual dish. I look forward to trying it alone in a proper portion next time! A must visit spot! read more

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Came to Ike before a show at the Pantages this weekend. We were about 10 minutes late to our reservation, and the host didn't seem happy about either, her facial expression definitely showed she was annoyed. I apologized and said we were fine waiting, but the vibe at check‑in wasn't great. Once seated, no one came by for about 10 minutes. It's a small place with only two servers, so they were clearly busy. The host ended up taking our full order, which helped, but overall the service could've been better. The food itself was good. We ordered a few rolls and drinks,the sushi was fresh and delicious, and I'd come back for the food alone. Later we ordered two more rolls, but only one arrived. When I asked, the server told us the second roll was never put in, so we just closed out and left. My favorite was the spicy tuna crispy rice and the STC roll. Overall: good restaurant, fresh sushi, solid flavors but the service definitely needs improvement. read more

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This is a great spot for a casual date night. I stopped in for a hearty bowl of ramen, and that's exactly what I got. I tried the Black Garlic Ramen and the Truffle Ramen, both of which were exactly as advertised-- warm, comforting, and packed with bold flavors.  We also tried the takoyaki which was delicious! read more

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I have to say that this was the tastiest food with the best service, in the cutest little spot. Who would think that a first floor of an office building would have such good food. Highly recommend. read more

Decent spot worth checking out! Service was excellent and the interior is really cute. My date got the spicy tonkotsu ramen but the "spicy" came on the side, would've liked it better if it was already in the ramen. Seaweed cucumber salad kind of sucked and was such a tiny portion. Didn't have much flavor. The stand out was definitely my burnt garlic tonkotsu ramen. Would definitely come back for that alone. Also the spicy tuna was delicious but such a tiny portion for the price. Overall decent but overpriced. read more

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I'm visiting LA for spring break and this place makes the trip 1000% worth it. The decor is minimalistic, simple, and comforting. The food was extremely tasty. Service was beyond amazing. I ordered - Standard Handroll 4PCS -Uni MAZEMEN -Premium set sushi The food was extremely tasty with every dish tasting a 10/10. Everything hit the spot and the service being amazing. Our server brought out new plates for our dishes just so flavors don't mix which In my opinion is premium service. Overall, I will definitely add this to the must visit when traveling to LA again. In my opinion, this spot is extremely underrated and deserves a 10/10. read more

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The service was good but hard to them hear with the music though and the restaurant was nice and clean. The crispy rice tuna was delicious. A must get, the A5 waygu ramen was just eh. The broth was lite in consistency and flavor. Menma red onion. Means Menma , red onions, Menma is Japanese for bamboo shoots. It over powers the both so no beef flavor and the soup lacked salt. If you're going to make a simple ramen your both has to be on point. I probably won't go back since I was just in town visiting. But if you going to go there try a different ramen than I had or change the soup base read more

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This light and airy restaurant looks unassuming but is holding a delicious menu of fresh sushi and reasonably priced omakase. The menu has a nice variety of choices that mix chef's choice with yours. Nice drink menu and attentive, friendly service. It was busy on a Saturday night but we had no problems getting same day reservations. read more

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My wife decided to visit her mom so i decided to bring my side piece here. Honestly the esthetic of this restaurant n location is great. Gyoza and the ramen were top tier portions were great ! Great location to cheat but overall great food definitely coming back here. May consider bringing my actual wife here. read more

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Very upscale hole in the wall sushi spot in Hollywood! High quality sushi, fast service, and apparently the busiest during lunch for business meetings. Very worth it and will be dropping in again next time Imm in Hollywood. read more

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Ambience is really cute, clean and minimal. Love the attention to the details (the water glasses, light wood interior). Service is great, server knew about sashimi and understands the menu thoroughly. His recommendations are great and also attentive yet not interrupting. We had the yuzu-shoyu ramen, toro roll, blossom roll Ramen is slightly on the smaller option but it tastes really refreshing I like the broth, would try the garlic one next time. Ordered a blossom roll to share after I had the ramen and it's filling. Toro roll was 8.5/10 I'd recommend having an appetiser or some sushi on the side, I came in starving hungry and the ramen was 6.5/10 filling. This is a nice spot I'd definitely come back again read more

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Whewf... that was rough. Between the 5 people working here and 3 people dining the service was slow and lacking. The food made things much worse. All of our sashimi was not fresh tasting and our handroll set was sent back as it was so nasty it was not edible. They offered us a free dessert also not yummmy and we couldn't eat it. A total miss and to be honest I'm hoping this stomach ache isn't food poisoning. read more

Delicious! really yummy flavors and good quality. Absolutely loved the shrimp bao. Can't wait to try the ramen. read more

Iki Ramen - Ebi Katsu Bao Shrimp bao Chashu Don - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Our family loves Iki Ramen! The K-Town location has always been one of our favorites, so we were really happy when this location opened. Nowadays I come to Iki for my sushi fix, but I also still love the mazemen. My favorite is the mentaiko mazemen, and the ikura that comes with it is such a nice touch! The ikura at Iki is the best I've had, I really like that they marinate/season it so that it is extra tasty. The service here is always great, and there is free parking for one hour with validation in the parking lot which is very convenient. read more

Iki Ramen - Mentaiko Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food tasted delicious. The mazemen was a pretty unique dish and I liked it a lot. Our favorite was the IKI roll, we even ordered seconds. The ramen tasted okay without any chili oil in it, the spicy did not taste very good. I liked the soft shell crab bao, though a bit pricey in my opinion. Servers were very attentive and kept refilling water. The restaurant was nicely lit and looked very modern and fancy. read more

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We were in the area for a show at the Pantages and looking for a good Japanese restaurant. Found this place through Yelp and it did not disappoint. Overall the food was high quality and delicious, a little bit on the pricier side, but fair for the quality and location. These were the items we ordered: Kaisen Don - 5/5 High quality variety of fresh sushi in a small bowl. Reminded me of a chirashi bowl, although if you're hungry it won't be enough. I ordered a hand roll after this since I was still hungry. Tonkotsu - 5/5 delicious rich umami broth. True to authentic Japanese ramen. Salmon hand roll - 5/5 high quality salmon, crisp seaweed Shio Koji ice cream - 5/5 Wow, one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. Refreshing and not too sweet, creamy, milky, delicious. Try it!! Black Sesame Mousse 5/5 - This was delicious as well. Smooth and a good choice if you like black sesame. We didn't have reservations and were seated at the bar. Strongly recommend making reservations. Service at times was a bit spotty. They could probably work on this a bit more. Beautifully decorated restaurant and setting. Very classy feeling. There's parking in the adjacent structure and also metered street parking. Highly recommend and would come back! read more

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so good i could shed a tear :') everything was presented so well and the staff were very attentive! fresh + filling plates ~ i loved the blossom roll, hamachi carpaccio, and obvi tuna crispy rice. really nice atmosphere as well! i walked out feeling STUFFED. read more

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Iki Ramen on Sunset is one of those places that means a lot to me because I've been coming to Iki for so long, and it's been amazing watching them grow while keeping the quality and hospitality the same. The Hollywood location brings that same consistency and heart, just with the energy of Sunset. Most people come in thinking ramen only, but their sushi and omakase absolutely deserve the spotlight too. The fish quality is always solid, clean, and well executed, and the omakase is one of the best values around if you want something that feels special without the crazy price tag. Everything is thoughtfully prepared and consistently good, which is rare when a place is doing this many things. Of course the ramen still hits every time. Rich broth, perfectly cooked noodles, tender chashu with great flavor. It's the bowl you crave on the way home and the reason you keep coming back. No matter how busy they get, the food comes out right. What really makes this place stand out is the team. They treat you like family and you can feel the pride they have in the restaurant. The service and the atmosphere make it easy to relax and stay awhile instead of just eating and leaving. For the quality you get, the pricing is more than fair, and honestly that's exactly what we need right now. A spot where you can have a great experience, eat really well, and not feel like you overpaid. They also have the Koreatown location and it's just as good, which says everything about how consistent they are as a brand. If you're on Sunset and want ramen, sushi, or a great omakase experience with real value and genuine hospitality, Iki continues to deliver every time. read more

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it was all amazing - we took the chief's choice and it was so delicious! The service was fast, nice and attentive. read more

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we were on our way to check out the japan house exhibit (the food replica exhibit!!! it was so fun!!) and what better way to start the day than eating japanese food?! i have not heard of this spot but looked up japanese food in the area and this popped up. we luckily found street parking and walked on over. the place is very bright and inviting. clean + minimal but cute. no frills. i just had a feeling the food would be great. i weighed the options and was between the 8 pc nigiri set or the kaisen don. i had my eyes on the kaisen don from looking at the pictures and im glad that what i went with! the presentation was beautiful. the portions are not large but i enjoyed every bit of it! the fish was fresh. my favs were salmon, albacore, blue crab, and the scallops. oh man, scallops in the don was the best! love how fragrant it was. not sure what kind of flavored salt was on it but it was great. the miso soup was a bit fusion-y imo but i liked it okay. a little bit on the sweeter side. i forgot to take a picture of my husband's vegan ramen but that was delicious as well! vegan ramen can often be pretty greasy but the broth in this one was deep yet clean and not at all greasy. really enjoyed everything! even the green tea was really tasty with some barley floating in it. a nice touch to make it taste more roasted. the servers checked in on us multiple times, refilled our waters and were attentive! would come back again for a peaceful lunch experience and would love to try more things on the menu in the future! read more

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So glad I finally got to try this place. First, the restaurant is open, airy and beautiful especially for being located in the heart of Hollywood. Don't let the ramen name fool you. When I walked in, they just got a fresh shipment of bluefin tuna and Wagyu beef. I immediately knew I wanted to do the sushi set. For a 10 piece sushi set with a blue crab hand roll quality nothing beats the price and quality. Even their starter soup and salad blew me away. I live in Santa Barbara and will happily drive down again for another meal. read more

Iki Ramen - Blue crab hand roll - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Since my first review years ago when Iki opened their Sunset location, I have introduced at least a dozen friends to Jeffrey's cuisine. When I am in Koreatown area, I still go to the Original Iki on Western. Last night I brought 4 family members after joining 3 friends to walk thru the Fashioning Chinese Women show at LACMA. What a surprise to run into those 3 friends at IKI- we have independently decided the best place for dinner last night! And you can never go wrong here. We had hamachi and scallop crudos, kinmedai sashimi, iki and red dragon rolls, eel and cucumber cutroll, grilled blue prawns with an incredible sauce ( eat the deeply fried heads), freshest uni and kanpachi nigiri and seaweed salad, the brand new delicious addition soon to be a regular on the menu - fried rock shrimp ! Must try! and our favorite shareable mentaiko mazemen with added uni. No room for dessert but if there were, we will get their homemade yuzu ice cream for this hot weather. Parking behind the bldg is always easy and now they put up a bright yellow parking board on the sidewalk so you won't miss this small driveway to the back. Service is always warm and efficient. And definitely say hello to chef Jeffrey when you see him. Next stop - Iki Nori! read more

The restaurant I wanted was closed and we decided to come here. That was the best decision I've made all trip. We tried as much as we could and they did miss on a single thing. The service was top notch everyone was friendly and they timed every course perfect. The modern Japanese aesthetic was very pleasing. We tried the appetizers hand rolls, nigiri, bao, mazemen and ramen all of which were spectacular. The sake flight was a great addition. read more

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Very fine and delicate ramen. The sushi is also beautiful tasting. One of the cleanest shrimp tempura I've ever tasted. Everyone I came with also adored the sushi. My only criticism is the blueberry lemonade didn't pair well with anything and tasted like a melted rocket pop. However the color was beautiful read more

Iki Ramen - Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Everything I ordered was phenomenal! I ordered the STC Roll, Miso Soup, Pork Bao and Chashu Don (not pictured). The flavors were incredible. The service was great as well, as they constantly refilled my water and checked on my table. This place was very thoughtfully decorated. The details felt very modern and upscale. They are a bit small in size, but mighty. I wish this was a standalone restaurant, it is in the lobby of a building so the bright lighting of the lobby throws off the ambiance at night. I will definitely be back to try the ramen which looked incredible! read more

Iki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A pretty good find in the sea of endless decent ramen options in LA. I typically go for the classic tonkotsu, which is what I went with here. The broth and meat had nice flavor without being too creamy, salty, or fatty - which are my top issues with some other places. The noodles here were on the thinner side, giving them a more al dente feel, which I liked. Bonus points for the corn, small detail but I love when ramen comes with corn. The portion was also spot on - not giant, but left me satisfied. The staff were very friendly and fairly attentive while we were here. It felt pretty intimate and cozy inside, while still seeming clean and orderly. read more

Iki Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

For appetizers, I highly recommend the Ebi Katsu Bao (fried shrimp) and the Soft Shell Crab Bao--both are absolute standouts! The shoyu ramen was incredible--its broth had a depth of flavor that was truly out of this world. I'm talking interstellar levels of deliciousness. I honestly can't wait to come back and have it again. The interior design is stunning. The tall ceilings give it a modern, open feel, reminiscent of an urban gem you'd stumble upon in NYC or Chicago. To be honest, it's probably one of the best atmospheres I've experienced at a ramen spot in LA. Oh, and parking? They've got you covered with one-hour validation in the building--a much-appreciated bonus! read more

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One of my favorite sushi and ramen places in LA, mostly because no where else can do both the sushi and the ramen at the same caliber of quality. The sushi we have had here has been amazing and they always give us a little extra dish that we wouldn't normally order, almost to say they know better and it never misses. The location is nice a lot of open light and a great date spot. I always give 5 stars only to places i've gone a considerable amount of times and the quality doesn't waver. Definitely would recommend read more

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Salmon and burrata is not a combo I would have ever thought of but it surprisingly works very well!! This dish has a yuzu sauce I believe which makes this dish so refreshing! Really enjoyed it. The premium grab hand rolls were good. Pretty pricey as you get 4 prices for $48 but it was a nice treat for a splurge. The seaweed comes on the side so you get to assemble as you eat thus avoiding the seaweed getting soggy. I ordered delivery so I can't speak to the ambiance inside but my order was promptly delivered with care. read more

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Food was ok..service good. Ambiance was nice. I liked the rice bowl. Nice and hearty.

As someone who loves ramen, I am always looking to try a new ramen place at any chance I can. So when I found out this new spot had opened up, I was so ready to try it. First of all, the restaurant is quite modern inside, very clean, and sleek. The staff was super welcoming, quick to seat us, and offer their personal recommendations. I started with their takoyaki appetizer, absolutely delicious. Crispy on the outside, flavorful with a nice chew on the inside. The ramen I chose was the Burnt Garlic Ramen. The broth flavor was very nice, although a bit more subtle than I am used to. The noodles had such a great chew to them, and soft-boiled egg had the perfect amount of runniness. Quite good, definitely recommend it, if you're in the Hollywood area. read more

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The food service in ambience was fantastic. Everything was an absolute 10 from how quickly the food came out the temperature of the food how attentive the service was and how delicious it taste. Best Ramen place in LA. read more

Iki Ramen - Burnt Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a little gem of a restaurant. Seriously loved everything we ordered one was better than the next. Can't wait to go back to this restaurant or to Iki Sushi next time. read more

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New things we tried this time around: - Yuzu ramen: you can taste the yuzu but it wasn't overpowering. A good ramen, but the noodles were the star. It was perfectly al dente the first couple of bites. It did soften up by the end of the meal but that's expected. - The toro roll: this was good too, not quite as buttery as I expected the toro to be, but a solid roll. - We got the mentaiko mazemen and the shio ice cream again, which are must-dos if you come here. We also got a pint to go, and they package the balls on top separately FYI. read more

Iki Ramen - Yuzu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Stopped in on a whim, everything was delicious, staff was friendly, and cocktails caught us off guard by how yummy the were read more

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Came here for a date after being recommended by a friend. She mentioned that the sushi is alright, but their Uni Mazumen was the star of the show, and she wasn't wrong. Judging by the other reviews, that is definitely the consensus. I will say the noodles from my Mazumen that day were a bit undercooked and it was just a touch too dry for my liking. I think just a bit of moisture would have helped. We were able to do a walk-in on a weekday with no problem, but I could see how this place could get busy. The atmosphere at night is definitely perfect for a date, although it is a bit cramped between some of the seats. read more

Service 10/10 * We originally had a lunch reservation at 1pm but they personally reached out to me via text to let me know they changed their hours and was able to seat me for their dinner hours * service was very attentive, constantly filling our waters and picking up trash during our meal Ambiance was so cute, clean, and gives modern-Japanese vibes Kaisen Don 4.7/5 * fresh cuts with a variety of options * the rice was seasoned with furikake * lovee how they added fresh wasabi on top * the salt on the scallops kinda overpowered it Seared Salmon Truffle hand roll 5/5 * shawty was thickk * great rice to salmon ratio * truffle on top and sauce wasn't overpowering and complimented the salmon well Seared Scallop Handrolls 5.5/5 * on the house by the chef * thick scallop on top of a bed of rice with a flavorful sauce (forgot what it was but might've been eel sauce) * it was delicious but the fact it was on the house (+0.5 stars) TRULY ONE OF THE BEST SUSHI SPOTS IN LA AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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My friends and I love this place! We visited on a Saturday night for a reservation for 9 people. The staff was friendly and really accommodating with our party. The restaurant wasn't too busy, but it was hard to find. The turn into the parking garage (its apart of a hotel) is very small so be careful! You also need to pay for parking at the front desk, I think it was around $4 for 2 hours. It's in a good location to go walking and bar hopping though. We ordered the mentaiko mazemen and kaisen don. Both dishes were soooo good, the mazemen was warm and comforting and wasn't overwhelming with truffle. The kaisen don was very fresh and had a good selection of fish, especially for the price. We were also celebrating a birthday and they gave us a complimentary sesame mousse and yuzu ice cream. Both very fresh and unique. Overall we loved this spot for an elevated dining experience. It's very clean and minimalist, a good date night. I will be returning! read more

Iki Ramen - Kaisen Don, Mentaiko Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite. It's iki ramen but the sushi is the star. I wish it were closer to me but when the craving calls, I run

The spot itself is very cute and cozy. Great date night. I got the chicken spicy miso, and tried my partner's shio yuzu. I thought both were solidly good. Nothing blew me out of the water, but it was great on a cold rainy night. For dessert, we got the shio koji ice cream. It was pretty good but there was some puffed quinoa on top, and at one point, I had a bite of something that was waxy? Not sure if this was just the texture of the quinoa though! The flavor was good. read more