This never fails to be a good date night spot. We went late at night on a weekday so there was no…read morewait. One of my favorite non-sushi dishes are the skewers, the miso sea bass in particular. It's so delicate, savory and so buttery. I also loved the new take on the spicy tuna crispy rice by serving thin slices of tuna on a wonton chip. The silverlake roll was just alright and I'd probably not order it again because there's so many more outstanding dishes worth my stomach space.

Ordered the wagyu and mushroom, make sure the squeeze the lemon on top…read more Great selection of fake And the 12 pcs sushi platter fed 3 comfortably - the inside is on the smaller side The out door area is a bit more spacious which we preferred

I had a great meal at Izakaya Gazen and loved the variety of dishes my friend and I tried…read more Seared Duck Chashu: This was tender and savory. Beef Tongue Tataki: This was my personal favorite dish. It had a pate-like texture and quality to it, and it paired well with its side ingredients. Homemade Tofu Salad: I enjoyed how fresh and light it was, and it balanced out the other rich dishes. Softshell Crab Roll: I loved the mix of crispy and soft textures, and the portion size was decent for the price. Agedashi Tofu: The tofu was delicate on the inside, and the seaweed gravy surrounding the tofu complemented the tofu flavor.

Really good quality Izakaya/sushi place in Little Tokyo, albeit on the pricier side. We started…read morewith their trio tofu sampler, which consists of three versions of their house made tofu. This was really light and refreshing - a great way to start off our meal. We also ordered their beef tongue entree (soo good!!), blue crab cut roll, udon, soba, and chirashi bowl. Everything was delicious and I'd recommend it all except their sashimi or chirashi bowl. Just tiny, thin portions. The chirashi bowl was fresh but shockingly small for the $60 price tag (not worth it). Service was spotty / they forgot the sake we ordered so we ended up just cancelling our order of it. Overall had an enjoyable experience, but it's on the expensive side and service could be improved.

Came here over the weekend for a small group to celebrate a friend in town. Very friendly service…read more Frosted mugs for beer. Terrific yakitori. Great Izakaya experience. I live pretty far away so not sure I'd make the trek down here again specifically for it but if you're in the area it'll treat your tummy right.

It's just not the same anymore. I've come by twice in the past two weeks, only to find it closed…read moreboth times. They've also gotten rid of many of their popular items, which is really disappointing. This used to be such a hot spot, but unfortunately, it feels like it no longer has the same care, quality, or attention that made it so great before.

My family and I had an amazing experience at Taberu! When we visited, it was only the second day of…read moretheir new Michelin-chef curated menu...such a pleasant surprise! Our server ended up being the manager, Savior, who was just great. He took the time to explain everything about the menu to us, answered questions, and really made me feel like we were VIP's! The restaurant is moody and dark, perfect for a date night. The menu has entrees, but also many small plates so we did a variety of both. Drinks: Kiwi sorbet high 5/5 Taberu rice lager 5/5 Small plates: Fried yam potato, ikura cream 4/5 Crispy pork belly crepe 5/5 Uni kiritanpo 4/5 Yakitori omakase 4/5 Entrees: Kobujime salmon and ikura 3/5 Grilled A4 Wagyu 5/5 Grilled lamb 6/5 (our favorite dish we got) Hitsumabushi (grilled unagi and rice) 5/5 All of the dishes were plated and served beautifully! I would 100 times recommend the crispy pork belly crepe, yakitori, and grilled lamb.

Came here on NYE because a friend was spinning that night. The space is on the smaller side, but…read morethe vibes are on point, intimate, energetic, and I can easily see it getting packed on a regular night. They were running a limited menu for NYE, which I wish had been the full lineup, but honestly everything we ordered still hit. The small bites were solid, and the ramen was comforting and flavorful, definitely enough to make me curious about what the full menu looks like. Currently working on convincing my wife we need a return trip. What really makes TABERU stand out is the concept behind it. It's backed by top restaurateurs from Tokyo who collectively own over 200 restaurants, all coming together to bring street-level Tokyo flavors to LA. The name "TABERU" ties into Sandaiyokkyu, the three major human desires, with the focus on shokuyoku, the desire to eat. That philosophy actually shows in the food: simple, intentional, and satisfying. Their chefs from Tokyo created a menu you don't really see elsewhere in LA. Signature dishes like the Yasai Makis (fresh veggies wrapped in pork) sound incredible, and it's great to see vegetarian and vegan options as well. Short version: great atmosphere, solid food even on a limited menu, and a concept that feels thoughtful rather than gimmicky. Definitely coming back to experience it properly.

Great food and a cute, intimate date night spot with very friendly service. The hotate (scallop)…read morewas excellent, and the chawanmushi with dungeness crab was delicate and well executed. The gindara nitsuke (black cod) was another standout, rich, tender, and full of flavor. The chahan (garlic fried rice) was also really nice. On the pricier side, but overall an enjoyable dinner!

Had an excellent meal here with some friends! The vibe inside is elevated casual - sleek and…read moreminimalistic but still cozy. Service was very attentive and friendly! For food, the 4 of us ordered the Japanese Caesar, Japanese latkes, bean tempura, pork shoulder skewer, cabbage skewers, scallop skewer, mushroom skewers, and chicken skin skewer. Everything was absolutely delicious, but my favorites were probably the Caesar salad, tempura beans (served with a garlic confit and anchovy mayo), mushroom skewers, and the pork shoulder skewer. While the latkes were good, I do feel that $28 is a bit steep for 2 small latkes, even if they come with salmon and roe on them. While unique, I would not reorder them for this reason. I also felt the same about the salad at $25. Again, both were delicious but prices were a bit high for the portion sizes, especially given that there's a 4% employee surcharge on the bill at the end anyway. For drinks, we ordered carafes of 2 sakes - the hakurakusei "the conoisseur" and the kaze no mori "white label." The hakurakusei was my favorite (light fruity flavor) and paired insanely well with the mushrooms. The kaze no mori had a much more neutral and clean flavor and went very well with the pork skewer. For dessert, we shared the hojicha parfait. This was a hojicha soft serve (chocolatey vibes) layered with what I believe was a sesame toffee. Super good and a relatively light way to end the meal, especially when shared with friends. Overall, we had a great dinner. I would recommend for a nice weekend night out or a date night.

Budonoki is easily the best meal I've had during my most recent trip to LA. In my party of four, we…read moreshared the following dishes: two orders of the spicy tuna handrolls, two orders of the negima -- "jidori chicken oyster with negi", a scallop crudo, a curry pan (two pieces to an order), a charred Japanese sweet potato (three pieces to an order), an order of aburi salmon (six pieces to an order), budo-"gnocchi" -- made with rice cakes instead of actual potato gnocchi, wagyu zabuton -- prepared as steak frites, and a few cocktails. Although their menu is regularly updated and posted on their website, they'll also have a piece of paper on the table listing on the special of the day. On our visit, the special was fried yellow tail, but we ultimately passed since our order was already loaded. After you place your order, the dishes are coursed out so not everything hits the table at the same time. Pacing was perfect and service was polite and attentive. Of the items we ordered the crowd favorite was the fries from the steak fries dipped into the sauce of the budo-gnocchi dish. The fries were effectively a perfected version of the McDonald's fry: golden and crispy, crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. The wagyu was sliced into beautiful bite-size pieces and was melt-in-you-mouth tender. Definitely a must order! Another favorite of mine was the Japanese sweet potato. The surface of the potato is beautifully brûléed, there's an intense richness from the glob of miso koji butter on top, and the chives add a nice freshness to the dish. I cannot recommend Budonoki enough if you're a foodie. Seriously some of the best food I've had in LA.

Wow! Just delicious! Everything was amazing, but the budo-gnnochi surprisingly took the cake! Just…read morea ball of flavor and wonder! A true party in your mouth. We mixed steak with the budognoochi, and it was terrific! I will be back! Phenomenal service!

PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! 4.8…read more Hatch is located on the ground level of The Bloc, an open-air shopping center in downtown Los Angeles. The restaurant offers outdoor seating overlooking the lovely green turf and provides tall heaters for cooler evenings. My husband made lunch reservations here and told me it was just a quick 10-15 minute walk from our hotel, The Ritz-Carlton. We crossed a few intersections to get there, and it was well worth the walk. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming host. The ambiance is light and airy, featuring high ceilings, light-colored walls, and light wood furnishings. The overall aesthetic is clean, modern, and very inviting. We stopped in for a late lunch and ordered the "Eggcellent Lunch" prix fixe, which included the following: *Tuna Tataki Handroll ~ seared wild caught tuna, tomato & shallot salsa, rayu chili oil, ponzu, micro cilantro *Seaweed Salad ~ w/minced garlic. Served alongside the Tuna Tataki Handroll *Squid Ink Karaage ~ 2-day brined fried chicken thighs, squid ink, house pickles, grilled lime, black garlic ranch *Chicken Breast Skewer ~ char siu marinade, black sesame *Bacon Shishito Skewer ~ applewood smoked bacon *Chicken Meatball Skewer ~ sous vide egg yolk & tare dip Bottom line, everything had visual appeal and was packed with flavor! If we lived locally, we would definitely return for dinner. I have no doubt the rest of the menu would be just as tasty, and I can only imagine the restaurant coming alive in the evening with a lively crowd, happy diners, and a well-stocked bar.

Hatch is situated in an outdoor mall and is a very nice space. The food we had here was fantastic,…read moredrinks are also strong and yummy. They served each thing we got pretty quickly. Still did not feel rushed. Bacon-wrapped Shishito- 5/5 sooo yummy my favorite bite of the night. thigh + green onion- 5/5 a classic, delicious and not too heavy. Chicken meatball- 5/5 I was surprised at how much I liked this one. Very juicy but not overwhelmingly meaty. Porkbelly- 5/5 another classic very yummy and i liked the wasabi? they put on top white prawn- 0/5 : this was NOT good. my only skip of the night left a gross fishy flavor in my mouth. I did not enjoy mushroom party- 5/5 i love mushrooms so I adored this one. Great assortment. Ribs- 4/5 very sweet would suggest getting a veggie to cut the sweetness and richness. Overall very yummy. A wonderful experience. I would love to come back. The drinks were also strong and yummy!

My boyfriend and I came here last night for the first time and everything was honestly 10/10. Every…read moredish we tried was amazing, but I highly recommend the marinated Wagyu short rib, and the absolute MUST get is the truffle and mushroom udon noodles. So flavorful and easily one of the best dishes we had. The service was also great, our server was super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is small and intimate, which made the whole experience feel even better. High quality food all around. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone!

Food was great. Slow service with one server was understandable. $8 for parking with validation was…read morea bit too much. I would give 4.5 out of 5 if I could because I really like their food. However, pacing on serving each dish was pretty slow. I was full already when the server gave me the third dish. I honestly didn't want to take home but I had to because again serving pace was really slow. My most favorite was uni, ikura, scallop & blue crab, and Uni risotto. Miso Black Cod was good too.

This is the $55 Dine LA prefix set last three photos were separate from another time I went before…read more Overall, tastes great. Pretty good deal. Appetizers: tuna, fish tempura, plum marinated tomatoes Yakitori: chicken skin and chicken thigh It was crispy and flavorful. Main: Sushi omakase The fish was delicious and rich. Last course: DIY handroll Taste delicious. Impressive presentation. Service is good. Nice casual spot.

Wow the food is so good!! Recommended by a friend that this place was like Izakaya Osen several…read moreyears ago. Chirashi - the fish is QUALITY. 2 types of each fish, so it's still shareable with a friend. Standouts: their Uni was so creamy and fresh. Also loved the kanpachi pieces - firm and flavorful. Hamachi was also so buttery and fresh. The Miso Chilean Seabass skewers were the best. So tender, soft and grilled and marinated perfectly. What a nice thick satisfying chunk. This is a must order. Pressed sushi - these are hard to find outside of Vancouver so it was a delight to see them! We had the salmon and hamachi version. Loved that the Hamachi had a delicious spicy kick to it! The matcha mochi chocolate cake was so soft, gooey with strong matcha flavor! Great way to end the meal. It's on a poppin street on West Hollywood. We walked to Dayglow for matcha and the Pacific Design Center for inspiration.

The inside is low lit & gives an elevated ambiance. Service was fantastic and very attentive. We…read morestarted with the pacific oysters & spicy tuna crispy rice. The pacific oysters are a good size and I really enjoyed the yuzu-kosho ponzu sauce on it. The spicy tuna crispy rice have a good amount of spicy tuna on top & I loved how crispy they made the rice underneath. The Kodo trio comes with uni, toro, & wagyu and the Toro sampler comes with o-toro, chu-toro, akami. All of these handrolls were phenomenal & just left you wanting more. The Wagyu katsu you cook on a hot stone at the table which I liked as an interactive dish. The Wagyu cheeseburger was dripping with juice but still had those crunchy edges. The Uni pasta was beautiful & delicious. The Chimichurri prawns I could eat multiple plates of- the shell comes sliced down the middle so you just have to peel it off. For dessert we ordered the Kodo basque cheesecake & Miso chocolate torte. I love a basque cheesecake & the sesame crumble added great texture. The miso chocolate torte made me wish I ordered my own. Everything from start to finish was amazing, it's hard to pick favorites. Parking- valet $13

I really enjoy eating here because service is fast and friendly. You get a lovely meal and every…read morestaff member you meet is always so friendly. Food is delicious, drinks are good, and parking isn't hard to find if you're willing to walk a little. The design kinda dark inside, but the patio is always nice. The best part? I can be in and out in less than an hour if I wanted!