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    crispy rice.. basically a sushi roll wrapped in a "crispy" toasted nori... there is no crispy rice at all
    Delfin T.

    Saw ppl posting on tiktok the cold noodles & the seafood ravioli which looked very interesting, and we were disappointed that neither one of them were on the menu. The restaurant itself is nice and cozy. The staffs were attentive. But the food is just so-so. We didn't understand why they would leave the pickled ginger soaking in the soy sauce. And the rolls were served as DIY... kind'a gimmicky and doesn't make the dish any better. The crispy rice appetizer was not what we expected. There's no crispy rice... it's basically a sushi roll wrapped in a toasted nori which wasn't even that crispy.

    Tomato salmon and nori yellowtail
    Arthur E.

    Modern Japanese eats in a quiet neighborhood. Went for a weekend dinner. Quite a bit of street parking. Had an RSVP and was seated immediately. Ordered the following: - TH Tokubetsu Junmai (glass) - TH Junmai ginjo (glass) - fatty tuna brioche - sweet potato uni - tomato salmon - nori yellowtail - salmon hand roll - yellowtail hand roll - spicy tuna hand roll - toro hand roll - monaka - basque cheesecake Would say the appetizers and cold dishes were well made. The sauces of the salmon and yellowtail dishes hit well. The only dish I probably wouldn't do again is the sweet potato uni. It sounded good in theory since I like both ingredients, but together the texture was just a little too mushy. Was a little disappointed in the hand rolls. I think it's partly because they didn't have salmon belly or yellowtail belly available, which comes with the garnish / sauce that I was looking forward to trying. The rolls I ended up with were ok but didn't really have much flavor to them. The ratio of fish to rice wasn't great either. I do appreciate separating the nori though - keeps it crisp. The desserts were legit. I especially liked the monaka, which was like a lemon tart. The basque cheesecake was pretty darn good as well. As for the sake - def a difference between the junmai and ginjo - the ginjo is a lot more smooth. Overall - a bit disappointed in the hand rolls, but the cold dishes and dessert were excellent. Would come back for those.

    Beer
    Derek T.

    Korean owed Japanese restaurant/bistro with Korean influences, what could go right? Plenty actually. Prices are decent for starters and the food? Well, we'll get into that soon. We got the sweet potato uni which surprisingly is an amazing pairing. The sweetness of the potato and uni complement each other well so you definitely gotta give it a try. The crispy rice was a nice crunchy treat with tuna that you almost wish you ordered double. Won't judge you if you did. The handrolls are fresh and the seafood even fresher so expect a good explosion of flavor with each handroll even though they run on the smaller side. The Ine noodles with sea bream were nice and refreshing and light. It almost gives a soba kinda of texture with the soup but also not really? Hard to explain, better to just order it and enjoy it. It's a nice finish and palate cleanser after all the other orders you ate beforehand. The overall vibe is more bistro than restaurant though, nice and cleanly decorated in a smaller space but you're still gonna enjoy your meals here! If you're a Resy or Amex Platinum card user, this is a fantastic spot to dine at and since it's relatively new, there's not too much of a crowd yet so come and eat here while you can before IG and tik tok popularize it!

    Ine Noodle
    Kathy B.

    Love how cozy this store feels! I came here for lunch and overall I had a good experience. Ine noodles were good but nothing stood out to me in particular, but the handrolls were really unique in terms of the toppings which was a nice change, and the fish was very fresh! Overall a nice place to try out. I definitely want to try their dinner menu next time as well.

    uni
    Faez H.

    The food was definitely good, but it didn't necessarily stand out from other Japanese spots. What they do offer is higher quality, slightly elevated versions of the standard Japanese dishes you can usually find elsewhere. I really liked the simple indie/hipster Japanese aesthetic of the restaurant -- it had a clean and relaxed vibe that made the experience enjoyable. The service, while friendly and accommodating, seemed a bit overwhelmed during our visit. You could tell they were short staffed since nearby tables had dirty plates sitting there for quite a while, which made things feel a little awkward. Still, the waitress did the best she could and remained attentive throughout. One thing I genuinely enjoyed was the hand roll setup. The seaweed was served separately so you could assemble it yourself with the rice and meat, which made it interactive and fun. They also served a toasted rice tea that was surprisingly really good and paired well with the meal. Small touches like that helped make the experience more memorable. Overall, it's a good spot and worth trying at least once, especially for date nights or casual outings. Personally, I don't see myself coming back often, but I can definitely understand why other people would.

    Ravioli
    Kat L.

    Came here on a Friday with a reservation. It's nice inside and would be a good date night spot! We ordered: - Fatty Tuna Brioche - Hand Roll (Spicy Tuna, Unagi, Salmon, Scallops) - Ravioli - Basque Cheesecake The fatty tuna brioche was pretty good! I liked the sweetness of the bread with the soft tuna. The hand rolls were all so delish and I like that we can assemble them ourselves with the nori. My favorite was the salmon and the unagi. The ravioli was sooo good, I haven't tasted anything like they before! The texture of the ravioli was great, loved the seafood in it and the broth was bomb. Okay the cheesecake. At first I was questioning it because it looked...small. But honestly? That's all you needed because it was so rich and creamy! The lime cream on top was yummy. Excited to try other things on the menu!

    Karen F.

    Ok, so the food is really closer to 5 stars, but the overall experience really knocked things down. We had a reservation for 7pm, and when I showed up, the rest of the party was standing outside cause they were not able to seat them yet. The place is tiny, so the party at a table for 4 was still there. About 7pm, the party left and the staff let us know that they'd seats as soon as the table was cleared. Cut to getting seated, we learned that they were short staffed and the big menu items were either sold out already or not available. We started with a handful of items first to see how it went. While we waited, it got really cold because I seemed to sit in the apex of all the ac vents . Food came and everything was delicious. We added another dish, then decided to do dessert so we wouldn't be too stuffed. Even the ice cream was delicious. Fair warning though, friends hubby definitely needed to stop for something to eat on the way home. Overall, we probably be back, but wouldn't make a special trip out just for them. Parking Street only, the lot behind them is not actually for them, so park at your own risk.

    Jon N.

    Every dish we had was excellent. The only real issue was how many items they'd sold out of by 8 pm on a Saturday. Literally 5 items that we wanted were sold out. 2 more that the table next to us wanted. Pretty ridiculous. But, everything we did get, we loved. Fresh, flavorful, and unique. Limited, but good sake. Service was friendly. For me, the space wasn't extremely comfortable. Kind of cramped and loud, we were lucky we got a table away from the servers zipping by at a frenetic pace. Would definitely return, but we'd only go early to avoid the disappointment of so many sold out dishes.

    ine noodle with sea bream
    Sayan B.

    Really good innovative food at a good price point. I think the flavors here are very unique and tasty in most of their dishes. I don't think I've had such imaginative japanese korean inspired fish dishes before, and definitely would love to try more! Atmosphere and service is also very good and makes for a great date night spot

    crispy rice
    Tiffany B.

    not sure if they take walkins so book on resy. the ine noodle was super popular (saw on tiktok, yelp etc) and it was just fine. was diff bc it was a dashi broth with fish balls but at the end of the day its just fish ball soup best things were: - crispy tuna rice - this was unique they made it into a handroll and basically the seaweed was crispy - clam ravioli - soo unique w a lot of clams and flavor rly good

    uni roll
    Amanda T.

    my boyfriend and I decided to come here to give it a try because we were in the LA area and found this place through Resy. We love hand rolls, and are always excited to try a new place out whenever we get the chance, so we were really looking forward to eating at this restaurant. We luckily had reservations here so the wait was only 15 minutes and that was because we came early. the restaurant was cozy and well designed. it was minimal and felt intentional. the staff were also nice and provided great service to us. i'd give the food an overall rating of 4/5. we started off with the tempura platter, which was really good. It was lightly fried and there were a lot of pieces to share amongst two people. Then we got the Ine noodles, which was OK. The broth was savory, but overall the dish wasn't too impressive. I wasn't sure what I was expecting exactly from this dish but the staff had recommended it so I guess I had high expectations for it, but it was kind of just like a savory broth noodle dish that was leaning more on the bland side. The mushroom hotate was also pretty bland. The scallops were good and there was a mushroom taste to it but before being a $20 dish I wasn't really impressed with the combinations of the flavor (mushroom and yuzu). The only hand roll was good. They gave a lot of Uni which i was happy about because it was quite expensive ($14.50 per roll) but i don't think id repurchase it. And then lastly, the hand rolls we ordered a variety of hand rolls such as yellowtail, toro, and spicy tuna. I like how they serve the seaweed separately from the rice and fish to keep the crispiness of the seaweed as fresh as possible. The hand rolls were good, but overall, I think I prefer a different style of hand rolls where the fish is more chopped up similar to Kazunori. I wish there was more bursts of flavor in each roll. But overall, I would still get this restaurant a four out of five just because the staff was kind, the ambience was nice and the food wasn't bad.

    Hand rolls and noodles
    Jemille A.

    Ine has a really cool ambiance, and I loved the overall vibe of the restaurant. The food was decent--nothing extraordinary, but enjoyable. I especially liked the hand rolls, and my partner really loved the noodles. One thing we both appreciated was that the food didn't leave us feeling heavy afterward. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing. The server was also acting as the host, which wouldn't have been an issue if everything was running smoothly, but it felt chaotic. We waited quite a while to place our order, then had to wait again for our check. I also had to ask for a water refill at the very end of the meal when the check was brought out. Throughout the dining experience, the server wasn't very attentive and didn't check in to see if we needed anything. Overall, I'd rate Ine 3 out of 5 stars. Great ambiance and some solid dishes, but the service really took away from the experience.

    Ophelia N.

    Super friendly service and the food came out very promptly. The chef explained all the specials and dishes well, we had a nice experience lunching in this little gem. the crispy rice appetizer was very tasty!

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    Noodles here especially were really good!!! Some unique dishes like the uni dish and the mushroom carpaccio.

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    Ask the Community - Ine

    What is the parking situation?

    Unfortunately, we don’t have a private parking lot, and parking is available on the street only. Sorry for the inconvenience.

    Are there vegan options? Enough for a meal?

    Hi! Sorry we have only few vegan items. Miso Ratatouille appetizer, Endive salad, Cucumber salad, plum cucumber hand roll.

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    Spice Season

    Spice Season

    4.5(314 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    My husband and I came here for the first time Friday night. The interior is beautifully decorated,…read morequaint and charming with an overall calming feel. It's super clean but without feeling steril. When we sat down, we noticed a nice woman with her mom who was celebrating her 95th birthday and we sat next to them. They were both very sweet and mentioned the items they got and how good everything was. We basically mirrored their dishes and were not disappointed by our choices. Generally, when you're at a Thai restaurant, you can't go wrong when you take advantage of suggestions given to you by two beautiful Thai people. We started off with an appetizer called "Gold Rush" which are 6 crispy, yet chewy wontons that are cooked until golden and then the dipping sauce was a tangy soy vinaigrette which I initially wished had not been taken away with our plates when we were done but any concern I had was soon forgotten when the other dishes came out because everything was so well seasoned that I never once thought, "I wish I still had some of that dipping sauce". We ordered the Laab Chicken which I always crave because so many Thai restaurants don't serve it. But Spice Season offers it and that might have been my favorite dish. I always order it without the rice powder because I don't like the powdery ground rice. I think it's a distraction from everything else in the dish. Our server didn't blink an eye when I asked that it not be included. Next, we ordered the Pad Thai. It was delicious. The noodles are thinner rice noodles (like angel hair) than what I have typically experienced (more like the size of linguini) but I loved the dish overall, would not change a thing and will definitely order it again. Blazing Basil Beef was the next dish that came out. The beef was super tender that night but it did not heat up well the next day. It got tough, even though I heated it up using a very low microwave power setting. This was in no way a reflection on how they cooked this dish because it was perfect when it came out. I will try the Heaven Scent next time or Spice Season Steak in lieu of Blazing Basil but that is not to say I would never order it again - far from it - but we are excited to try other dishes as I have noted further below. Rounded everything out with the Pineapple Fried Rice which I crave just as much as Laab but I'm usually nervous to try it because so many times the rice doesn't have any flavor, or not enough pineapple juice but not the case here! It was delicious! D'oh! I forgot to mention the Matcha Cheesecake which was heavenly. It took me several days to finish that off and unlike the Blazing Basil, it held up fantastically in the fridge for the next few days which is how long it took me to finish it off. Honestly, everything we tried was incredibly fresh, bursting with different flavors and cooked the way we enjoy our Thai food. We were not rushed, and the person who took our order said that we had ordered plenty of food which I appreciated - we do tend to over-order but that's because we eat the leftovers but I thought it was nice that she gave me the "that's probably enough" sign. Last thing I will mention just to help others on the spicy scale, we love our Thai food spicy. I read some reviews where people said the food was not spicy enough. We told our server that we like spicy and that we would leave it up to her - she said that everything would be a 4 out of 5 on the spice scale and while it was perfect for me, my husband thought it was just a tad too spicy but I think he's just out of practice. ;) We will probably go with 3 out of 5 next time, unless I'm alone. Then I would go back to 4 on the spice scale! I'm excited to try the Papaya Salad, Lime Steak Salad, Tom-Yum Fried Rice, Heaven Scent, and Lemongrass Soup. They definitely have a wide variety of food offerings, including things I've never heard of or seen. Something for everyone!

    Went during the lunch rush. I believe there was only 1 server but she managed to give each table…read morethe same amount of attention and care. Very clean. Trendy. We got Gai Wings, steak and the aloha curry. Everything was 10/10. This is my new favorite Thai restaurant.

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    Majordomo

    Majordomo

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    3.8 miChinatown
    $$$$
    Takes reservations
    Large group friendly

    I've had Majordomo marked for years, and I honestly don't know why it took me so long to finally…read moremake it here. Now I understand why people keep coming back. One of the best meals I've had this year. Everything was a hit -- from the salad to the side dishes, the meat, and dessert. Nothing disappointed. The menu is definitely made for sharing, and every dish felt thoughtful, flavorful, and fun. My favorite was the fried pepper. I think I'll be dreaming about it, and I would come back just for that. We were definitely overloaded with meat, but in the best way. The decor and ambience are very chill -- lively, relaxed, and very LA without feeling pretentious. We came for my mommy friend's birthday, and it was perfect for a moms' night out, but the crowd also had that young, hip energy. It feels like a place that works for all ages. Service was very attentive and knowledgeable without hovering. Parking is right next door by the Electric Theater lot, about $15 with no validation, so carpooling is probably the move. Love it, love it, love it. Definitely coming back.

    Came here for the first time with my parents for my dad's birthday. It's a restaurant where…read moreeverything is shareable, and we ordered A LOT. We had leftovers for days after we finished our meal. Bing w/Cultured Butter and Honey + Smoked Eggplant and Pine Nut: This was phenomenal, I really enjoyed this dish. It seems like it's one piece of bread per dip you order, since we only received two pieces. I do wish they provided more bread because the amount of dip they provide with the amount of bread feels a little wasteful, especially for the price. Sugar Snap Peas: Tastes good, but an interesting choice. Usually, they're cooked, even when served as an appetizer, so it was a little off-putting. Bossam: Absolutely delicious. This is more than enough for 3 people. It's very tender and flavorful; it does not disappoint. We loved the option of both butter lettuce and perilla leaves for wraps. Pavlova: Unfortunately, we did not enjoy this dessert option. The way it was described on the dessert menu, we expected a mousse, but it was a merigue instead Parking: It's very difficult to find street parking. There's a parking lot across the street available, and I think it was $15.

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    Majordomo - Boiled Whole Chicken with rice, domojang, ginger scallion, and soup.

    Boiled Whole Chicken with rice, domojang, ginger scallion, and soup.

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    Chifa - Yummm

    Chifa

    3.9(429 reviews)
    0.4 miEagle Rock
    $$$

    loved the interior and the vibe!! would go back for drinks or din just for it…read more asian peruvian fusion- super interesting and works. the scallop crudo was rly good (best ive had in a while), dan dan mien was good, si yao chicken and fried rice was fine.

    SERVICE!!! I made reservations for 2 on a Friday night at…read more8pm. Got there about 8:05, parking is terrible around there! We walk up, no hostess in eye sight, a few minutes later she comes out. Checks us in and ask us to wait because our table is not ready. Meanwhile we peeked inside and there's ready tables, but we said ok and just sat down on a bench behind her. Another couple was behind us and she checked them in or I believe they didn't have reservations and took menus and took them to their table. While she was taking them, she asked if we wanted to get a drink at the bar and we said no thank you! Then we're still waiting and it's chilly. So I asked if they had reservations and she said no and they wanted to sit outside. And she asked if we want inside we have to wait, and it's like 8:15 now. I think by seeing there's tables inside and her just being rude, we decided to leave and go to Pasadena to a place where we knew food was good! It's a joke that they have a Michelin star! Besides food, service needs to be included in the star. The lady up front is the face of the restaurant and she can make it or break it! She could've been the owner and that makes it worse! No thank you to this place!

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    Chifa - Lomo Saltado

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    Delicious!

    Anju House - covered patio seating

    Anju House

    4.4(704 reviews)
    6.5 miKoreatown
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    It was my first time here. The place is very nice and love the decor…read more The parking is valet or street parking. The service was very good. The chicken was a little in the dry side but overall all the food was good. We will be back!

    my friend brought me here and i'm not gonna lie, i had pretty high expectations considering how…read morehyped this place is and the fact that there was a waitlist when we arrived. i ordered the kimchi bacon pasta, which apparently is their MOST popular dish, so maybe my expectations were too high. but as someone who loves both pasta and kimchi, this just did not hit for me. the kimchi had this slightly bitter taste that kept throwing me off and the whole dish ended up feeling underwhelming. halfway through eating it i was already thinking i should've trusted my instincts and ordered the seafood cream linguini or the shrimp gochujang butter pasta instead. those honestly sound way more promising. my friend ordered the OG fried chicken, and i genuinely need to know why it was all breast meat? for a place like this, i expected amazing korean fried chicken, but the pieces leaned dry and didn't have that juicy crispy payoff i was hoping for. the onion leek salad that came with the chicken honestly ended up being my favorite thing on the table, which i wasn't expecting at all! overall, i personally think the place is overhyped for the quality, especially at those prices. would i come back? probably not.

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    Mala Class - Dan Dan Noodles

    Mala Class

    4.6(174 reviews)
    1.3 miHighland Park
    $$

    Truly delightful dinner experience here. I hadn't had Szechuan food in a while so I only had vague…read morerecollections. But, everything I tried here was quite good. I shared several smaller plates with my friends, including the mushroom fries, Dan Dan noodles, Szechuan salad, and the dry pepper fried tofu. Everything was well-flavored and with the right amount of seasoning. I especially appreciated the tofu texture: the exterior was nice and crispy and the inside soft but not soggy/too moist. I am usually not a fan of Dan Dan noodles but these were surprisingly light and easy to eat. The noodles were well-prepared and flavor was good without it feeling heavy with excess oils. Salad and mushrooms were on point as well. Staff were nice, service fast, and the inside was nice ambiance / seating. I'll definitely be by again in the future.

    My friend had tried this spot a few times--he lives a bit closer--and he recommended it as a…read morereasonably priced place to try for our weekly dinner. So off we went, trying to get there on the early side, as it's small (25 seats) and we'd heard it can fill up quickly. We arrived somewhere around 5:45 and were one of only two tables, but maybe a half-hour later it was completely full. The staff is super friendly, the ambiance is cozy and clean, and I like that the spice levels can be adjusted. We opted for the cucumber salad, dan dan noodles, dumplings in chili oil and the mapo tofu (which my friend wanted to try, since he hadn't yet). Food came out quickly, and while I realize that's not uncommon, I wouldn't have minded just a little more spacing. Still, it wasn't so quick to be a problem. My favorite items were the dan dan noodles, which were addictively delicious, and the dumplings in chili oil, which are longer and flatter than some and more flavorful than most. The cucumber salad was also excellent and a nice palate cleanser between other items. I was probably a little less enamored of the mapo tofu. It was good but not quite at the level of the other dishes for me. I still remember the mapo tofu served at the late, great Ricebox in DTLA, and theirs had much more flavor punch. But all in all, Mala Class was excellent, and I'd be happy to return to try more of the menu (and maybe repeat a few faves!).

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    Mala Class - Cucumber salad with bean curd.

    Cucumber salad with bean curd.

    Mala Class - Mala Wings with dry pepper rub, Szechuan peppercorn, drizzle of sweet soy

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    Mala Wings with dry pepper rub, Szechuan peppercorn, drizzle of sweet soy

    Ine - japanese - Updated May 2026

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