Great spot in K-Town. Open late and good vibes. We loved the Korean "tapas" aka small plates. Staff was friendly and attentive and food came out fast. My group came here at 11:00 pm and it was pretty empty just two other groups. Parking lot is on site as well not sure how busy that gets during the day. Ps try the soft tofu with soy sauce! Also the mozarella kushikatsu read more

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A colleague of mine invited me over here the other day so we can grab some food. It seems to be a newer location and we picked up some skewers. I ordered the assorted yakitori, which came with 5 items. I also tried some of their scallops too. Normally, I don't like asparagus, and I also don't like it when it's wrapped with bacon, but when it's wrapped with pork belly, it takes this dish to the next level. I absolutely loved how the flavors paired together, especially with the light texture of the pork belly, since it is so much thinner than a slice of bacon. The grape tomato with pork belly was my next favorite, because the juiciness of the tomato paired with the pork belly brought out a unique balance I really enjoyed. I like the Japanese sausage a lot as well. I think they swapped out the mushrooms for a meat skewer, which was pretty hearty and had a lot of texture to it. I'm not sure what meat it was though as it wasn't listed on the section in the menu. The scallops were really good too. Nice and buttery. My least favorite, but still good, were the potatoes with sugar. The service is super attentive here. They brought our table some snacks and some cabbage as well. The ambiance is nice. It's got all the workings of an Izakaya. It's a cool place to come to. read more

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I mean... this place has close to 5 stars for a reason. Every single item is FLAVORFUL. And combined with the ambiance. Everything is so FLAVORFUL! But you have to try the agedashi tofu, and for your protein, the pork belly and watercrest sounds... greasy but it's very clean and savory! Make sure you ask for some kimchi for a nice little kick. The other table is also enjoying it too. Gentlemen, take your ladies here. Girlfriends love colors and flavors. And this place has both! Parking is plentiful. Be careful taking a left turn into here. read more

Izakaya Shu - I used to be a dud, in my younger days, and didn't credit the ambience of a place. Now I think ambience literally makes things taste better! - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Celebrated my birthday here and had the best time. Great vibes, amazing food, and even better company. Thanks to Izakaya Shu for making the night feel extra special. Can't wait to come back. read more

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My boyfriend and I were so hungry after going to a Dodgers game and wanted to get some late night bites. Luckily we stumbled into this place and uncovered a hidden gem! The food here is so good and the price is so fair for the portion you get. We shared the shishito peppers, seafood noodle soup, yakitori, and kushikatsu. Our favorite was definitely the soup, so warming and the serrano pepper gives it the perfect hint of spice. The workers and owners here are so nice and friendly too. Love this spot so much we're definitely coming back to try some of the other things on the menu we were curious about! read more

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Sky is the owner and a wonderful host!! The vibes were cozy and the food was immaculate. (Much of my photos were taken after having a bite or two.) A cozy and reasonably priced izakaya with an owner who actually cares about service. We will definitely be back with friends and recommend to anyone who wants tasty food and cozy vibes read more

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You want good food, great service and friendly ambiance? Come here I came here about a month ago and have become a regular. The sushi is fresh, the food is amazing and their prices are one of the best in the area. I bring all my friends here for a night of drinks and having a good time. The service is great and everyone is extremely friendly. I literally feel like I'm showing up to my cousins house. If you haven't been here you definitely should check it out. 10/10 spot PS: If you're not a sushi fan get the skewers. My favorite is the pork and spicy Japanese sausage read more

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Had the late night munchies and searched yelp for restaurants that are "open now" at 11:00pm. This was one of the first several recommended. The food, photos, and reviews were great and so this is where me, my husband, and best friend came to eat. Before I go into detail, WE TOTALLY RECOMMEND AND WE WILL DEFINITELY COME BACK SOON! There were a few groups inside the moment we walked in. Music was lively. Our host came by to take our order. We ordered (1) clam/mussel soup, (2) stir fried pork belly and kimchi, (3) chicken kaarage, (4) 3 scallop skewer and 3 sausage skewer. All of these were delicious but I do have to emphasize our love for the clam/mussel soup. It had a great kick/spice to it and had a very good amount of clams and mussels! Our host periodically checked in with us if everything is okay/how is everything tasting and has refilled our water jug 3x without us needing to ask. His customer service was great and so of course I would like to relay that comment over to him. After passing along the great customer service comment to our host, it turns out he is the owner of the restaurant! He was very appreciative. We learned from him that it is a family business and the restaurant opened 6 months ago. Overall, he is just very welcoming, humble, and attentive from the start and end of our stay there. We will be back! read more

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I love going here. New establishment and service is so good. I 100% recommend for people to go here! read more

Izakaya Shu - Pork skewer - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really great Izakaya spot. I really enjoyed the yakitori and fried chicken skin. Quick service and wonderful staff.

This is my go-to spot whenever I want to chill and have good food! And I'm very picky when it comes to food so you can trust me. So I literally tell all the friends to go to Shu Izakaya when they want to drink because I don't think there are alot of korean bars with good food these days :( And not ony that the servers are so welcoming and nice which make me feel comfortable everytime I go! Overall I highly rcecommend this place and you MUST try their yakitori read more

Food's great and staff are nice. Still working on new menus and we got to try some of them. Finally an izakaya I can go to in ktown for second round! Must try their kushikatsu skewers read more

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Absolutely amazing place to eat and have a great time! I never really leave a review but the customer service and the hospitality of the place is immaculate! The owner, Sky, is a great person, very pleasing to speak with and overall a great person! He cares very deeply about his customers and makes sure you have a great experience eating and dining! I would overall recommend this place to anyone who likes having a great time and great food! read more

TLDR: Food was fresh, Service was amazing, and Ambiance was top tier!!! J. and Sky was definitely the best servers that helped us with our service! Not only did they accommodate us when we were feeling down, they gave us a birthday service for my cousin! Not to mention, the bathroom was really nice and clean that they have an air freshener along with a mouthwash just in case if that kimchi/garlic breath was too strong! Overall, I give this dine in 10/5 because they exceeded my expectations of a restaurant!! read more

Chanced on this spot after looking for somewhere izakaya in Koreatown to try where we hadn't been before. It's a hole in the wall that's really cozy and the staff are all really friendly. Oddly enough, the dish we enjoyed the most was the honey yuzu cream cheese, which was something we hadn't seen or tried anywhere else before. It was sooo good, definitely need to order it if you like food that's sweet and salty. Our server recommended we try it with some crackers and it did not disappoint would love to come back here again! read more

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Me and my wife wanted to stop by somewhere to eat and this place was the best choice I made. The food as soooo good and the workers are very cool. 100% recommendations read more

We went to a new izakaya in k town for the 2nd round. We ordered some recommended menu from the sever, all the skewers and sashimis were in really nice quality. But the salmon carpaccio and halibut sushi were completely fine and good. The salmon carpaccio was really good paired with avocado, kiwi, and the perfect sauce -- every bite was a flavorful with nicely cold sake. Absolutely divine. Be honestly, the halibut carpaccio plating wasn't just beautiful as looks, but it was incredibly very fresh too. The crispy fried onion garnish added the perfect crunch and flavor, making it impossible to stop eating. Beyond the amazing food, the service was outstanding. The staff were so warm and welcoming, making us feel genuinely taken care of. It's not too far from where I live, so I'm already planning to make this my go-to spot every week. read more

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My friends and I loved it! The customer service was fantastic and fun. Cold water bottles were provided immediately when we sat down, food came out quickly, the complimentary cabbage chopped in ponzu was my favorite. We'll definitely be back again soon! read more

Honestly was just looking for a quick bite with my girl but was BLOWN AWAY by the flavors and service from Izakaya Shu and my server Sky who was very lively, friendly and just provided amazing customer service. Had the best recommendation to end the night you can't go wrong with anything! The playlist is freaking amazing too! definitely coming back!! read more

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Everyone was so friendly and the food and drinks were delicious. Sky was an amazing host! Will definitely recommend 10/10 read more

Izakaya Shu - Everything was so delicious!!! Hospitality was amazing will be back definitely, 10/10 would recommend!! - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Place is supposed to be an izakaya place but why is it that when I walk in. It smells like old oil. The food has been below average both times I was there. The place is dirty the chairs are oily. The food, Nagasaki ramen or whatever they called had old frozen seafood. The musssels were rubbery and smelled. The skewers were okay. The chicken skins when having beer are the only salvation. Very disappointing. read more

This place is amazing. Very cozy atmosphere, super nice staff, and the food is just delicious. You can tell they really care about the experience. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Amazing restaurant, delicious food, and friendly service. Every item we ordered was perfectly cooked and seasoned. 10/10 would recommend read more

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This is a small business spot that focuses on making sure their customers are doing well, chancing the game of how customer service should be. The food here is also centered to be more closer to home cooking than it is to he generic. Everyone here has a chill ambiance where you can network well and enjoy the atmosphere. I recommend this to anyone that wishes to leave with a smile on their face and names remembered for next time! read more

I ve tried here as this place was new and serving yakitori. It was overall an okay kind of place, nothing special and nothing too bad. Service was good the ambience is plain ordinary and same goes for food. Would I go back there, probably not.. not for the price, food nor the ambience... read more

Delicious food, nice & friendly staff and clean. Would totally come back whenever we are in LA/Ktown. read more

Izakaya Shu - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been coming here since it opened and the quality is top notch. Food 10/10 service 10/10. Staff is welcoming and always cheerful. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a quick bite or a night on the town. read more

I'm not even kidding -- this place is next level. I came in hungry and left OBSESSED. Like, how is this not all over TikTok yet??? Let's talk about the kimchi okonomiyaki first: It's crispy, savory, a little spicy, and totally addictive. I could eat three of them and still want more. Who knew kimchi and okonomiyaki could taste this GOOD together?! Mind blown. Every dish we ordered was perfect. You can tell everything is made with love -- nothing feels rushed or lazy. Even the little side dishes were chef's kiss. And don't even get me started on the staff. SO kind. SO friendly. Like they're genuinely happy you're there -- and honestly, I felt like part of the family by the end of the meal. This place has soul. It's cozy, it's cool, and it seriously deserves all the hype. I'm telling everyone I know. Don't sleep on this gem! read more