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    4.6 (179 reviews)
    Closed 1:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Spicy garlic edamame and seaweed salad
    Kristin B.

    One of the best California hand rolls I have had ever. It was very fresh and It was correctly proportioned. Everyone else loved their rolls too. Our server was great and we complimented the food. She told us that she'd see us tomorrow . The seaweed salad was so good and I feel the prices were good. The restaurant is small but feels warm. The restroom was in Ok shape-maybe deep Steam the floors??? We will be back.

    Laila S.

    My new favorite spot!!! I've been twice within 2 weeks (so far). Everything we get is always a 10/10. The fish quality is sooo good. We got the salmon belly/yellowtail belly sushi and wow, melted in the mouth. Edamame is always a hit, as well as spicy tuna crispy rice. Interior is nice, clean, and very well thought out. Service is great too, and everyone is super friendly! They always said bye as a team when we left. That shows a lot of care. Will be back for sure!!!

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    Jeremy L.

    12/26/2025 - This is a Sushi restaurant over 4 years. The Sashimi mix and Hamachi Kama are excellent. The yellowtail belly is absolutely 5 stars - it is fatty and butterly. Surprisely, matcha latte is also very good. Don't underestimate this small sushi restaurant. The prices are reasonable in today's standard. A small shared parking lot is available in front of the restaurant.

    Rainbow Roll Salmon Lover
    Christine B.

    SO SO SO SOOOO SURPRISED that this place isnt popping!!! Food was amazing!!! at a regular sushi place they give u 8 rolls, but this place gives u TEN !!! like um hi no skinny queens here. Service was great, waitress was super kind & made sure we had everything we needed. The sushi chefs were asking us how our food was. *the ONLY downside is that its in a small plaza with barely any parking but like the food is so good u kinda just have to sacrifice ur legs and park far and walk. other than that, 10/10 would come again thank u

    Trenna H.

    Stumbled upon this place as we were looking for sushi and we were pleasantly surprised by how lucky we got. This place was amazing and the staff was so friendly. We were the only people in the restaurant at the time so we got everything pretty quickly and each roll was so good. I almost forgot my shopping bag and the staff was so kind they saw it and ran after me in the parking lot to give me my bag- which I highly appreciated! Definitely recommend and will keep this place in mind to visit again.

    Sexy Lady Roll
    Jasmine B.

    Ordered 4 rolls and they only gave 1 side of ginger, no soy sauce, no chopsticks. They are so cheap. If a place is cheap with that stuff you know they are cheap with fish. Probably why the spicy tuna is so spicy. I won't be eating here anymore.

    Chicken Gyoza Miso Soup
    Gabriela H.

    BEST SUSHI EVERRRRR!!! We got the dragon ball roll, six flags roll and the sexy lady roll!!! 10/10!!!!!! Will be coming again

    Yellowtail Carpaccio
    Misa O.

    As a Japanese person, I'm super picky about sushi but this spot is truly amazing. Such great quality fish and ingredients for a reasonable price, and I absolutely love the homey vibes. They also have an extensive menu. I LOVE!

    Crispy Rice
    Remy H.

    Crispy rice with spicy tuna was as expected and had a nice presentation. However, the miso soup was flavorless and not worth $5 per serving.

    Sunwoo L.

    the staff here are so friendly, speedy, and enhance the welcoming environment of Kaijin! I'm picky with my sushi and could tell it was very fresh and made with care. the prices are also wallet friendly, and there's even a parking lot?! I want to gatekeep this place, but really want them to succeed! Trust this review and head over to your new favorite sushi stop :)

    Carpaccio so good
    Van D.

    My favorite sushi in West Hollywood. Fast service. Cool music. But the food is the best

    Chirashi Bowl
    Casey V.

    Fresh fish, attentive server, fair pricing for the area. Can't complain, will be back!

    $89 sushi order
    E L.

    Service was quick and the server was attentive. Moved the salmón sashimi. It was smooth, fresh and delicious. Don't expect lots of parking or space. Vegan options and sale can be ordered from a neighboring vendor yet brought to you.

    Crispy Rice and Vegetable Mixed Roll

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    This is my go to sushi spot. Fish is always fresh, the rolls are fun and lots to choose from.

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    3 months ago

    Delicious sushi and great customer service!!! Very cute inside. Highly recommend checking this place out.

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    8 months ago

    good food food! We cane here for the first time and line was not too long. Reasonable price.

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    7 months ago

    Wonderful service! Very festive. The ambience was calm and the art was great to look at.

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    This restaurant has a great atmosphere and welcoming staff. Really good food, excited to come back.

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    7 months ago

    Best in town! Super cozy and has delicious food. Also has plenty of options. Service is great as well. 10/10!

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    Torisoba Tonsho

    Torisoba Tonsho

    4.8
    (202 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    30 years in business

    So... I'm a bit lactose intolerant. This place did NOT hurt the tummy…read more A friend invited me here. I was afraid that everything was going to be extremely heavy, like French cuisine can be with all the cheese and butter. But I ordered the Combo of the Lemon Butter Chicken Ramen and a side of the Miso Teri Bowl (in case the ramen would be too much for me), and I was blown away by both dishes. The Lemon Butter is NOT heavy at all. It felt light and savory, but had a depth of flavor that's hard to identify because this is a dish I have never had anywhere else before. I can see why it's the most popular item on the menu. I took the side of Miso Teri Bowl home for dinner as the ramen was filling enough. There's a hint of wasabi in the dressing they drizzle over the shredded green onions that elevate this dish from other Teriyaki Chicken bowls I've had. Just DELICIOUS. I'd come back to Tonsho just for this rice bowl. My friend got the Dan Dan Ramen which he said blew his mind. He was surprised by the lightness of the broth, which is unlike the Chinese Dan Dan which is usually made of heavy creamy sesame paste. He actually drank most of the broth, and didn't feel like he was cheating on his diet. Additionally, the design of the restaurant, from the layout to the choice of bowls and utensils reminded me of a certain 2-Michelin Star restaurant in Culver City. The service was bar none. The waitress was attentive and thoughtful, even getting us a glass of water after we had been sitting there for another hour after paying our check. We never felt rushed or pushed out. Five stars, period. Coming back for more.

    I finally got to try torisoba. This location is cute but parking can be hard to find unless you…read morepark in the mall nearby, though it is not free. Street parking is available. The restaurant isn't crowded on a Thursday evening and I was seated immediately. Original ramen 5/5 has a stronger chicken broth flavor. Lemon butter ramen 4/5 is masked more with the buttery and creamy flavor. So the chicken broth flavor isn't as strong. Miso teri bowl 5/5 has a charcoaled flavor and is favored well by my group. Gyoza 5/5 is okay. You can't go wrong with gyoza. Overall, the ramen this restaurant used is a wheat type, not egg. The ramen noodles have speckles of wheat on them and appear much more clear. My table thought the wheat flavor was too overwhelming while I didn't think so. I definitely like the original ramen more because it has a stronger chicken f

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    3.2.25 dan dan chicken paitan
    Original Ramen with Misotori Bowl
    Original Ramen with Misotori Bowl
    Lemon butter ramen

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    Kochi

    Kochi

    4.4
    (399 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    We came here for dinner before a show at the Largo at the Coronet theater (3 doors down), not…read moreknowing anything about it. What a lucky find! At 6pm, we were only 1 of 2 parties; by 7:30pm, all the inside & outdoor patio tables were filled except for a couple. A large party made the indoor atmosphere pretty loud, but after they left it was easy to have audible conversation. Several people came in to pick up to go orders while we were there. Service was really warm, food came out so fast & everything was DELISH: Beef bowl - marbled beef cooked w/onions on rice. So tender & flavorful! Spicy tuna bowl - spicy tuna over rice, with a wasabi ponzu sauce. Yum! Albacore hand roll - fresh & buttery Eel hand roll - melt in your mouth delicious We were there early so it was easy to find parking at a meter. I can see why they get such consistently great reviews! I'll be back to try their yummy looking udon dishes. Highly recommend!!

    I was in the area and stopped by for the open handroll lunch. Service was attentive, and the…read morepresentation was impressive from start to finish. One unexpected twist was the seaweed. Instead of the traditional nori typically used for handrolls, they served a salted, crispy version. While some diners may enjoy the added texture, it wasn't quite for me. It reminded me of the seasoned seaweed used in Korean kimbap--similar to what I buy at Costco and use at home--which took away from the experience I expect from a classic handroll. The fish itself was fresh and above average, especially considering the lunch special pricing. Overall, it was a solid meal, but if I order this again, I would definitely request traditional nori to better complement the quality of the fish.

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    Chicken Nanban Lunch Set
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    Robata JINYA - 3rd St.

    Robata JINYA - 3rd St.

    4.1
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Robata Jinya might be my new favorite happy hour spot. If you're a lychee martini fan, start…read morethere--it's delicious and very reasonably priced. Their happy hour is one of the better ones I've found, with a great selection of rolls, nigiri, appetizers, and more, mostly ranging from $7-10. Parking is easy too, with plenty of street parking nearby. I sat at the bar, and the service was fantastic. I ordered the chicken karaage, which only comes with three pieces, but they're huge, incredibly crispy, and still juicy inside. I also tried the wagyu taco--it was fresh and flavorful, though the sauce wasn't my favorite, but that's just personal preference. I finished with a salmon hand roll and upgraded to salmon belly for a small upcharge, which was absolutely worth it. For the quality, portions, and prices, I think this beats a lot of other sushi happy hours in the area. I'll definitely be back... although part of me wants to keep this place a secret.

    Robata JINYA is a great choice for happy hour. Their prices are super reasonable and the quality of…read morethe sushi is solid. We tried many things on the menu, with the crab hand roll and crispy rice with tuna being the favs. The scallop sushi (not on the happy hour menu) was also really good. The lychee martini is a must try. It comes with a huge smoke filled bubble on top, and is not too sweet. The interior is nice with some interesting samurai artifacts and wood beam ceilings. Recommend!

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    Inside
    Seared Kanpachi jalapeno roll Yellowtail jalapeño
    Seared Kanpachi jalapeno roll Yellowtail jalapeño
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    Izakaya Tora

    Izakaya Tora

    4.4
    (559 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    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.

    10/10 Experience!…read more We stumbled upon this spot since it was within easy walking distance of our hotel, and we are so glad we did. It has the warm, welcoming feel of a family-owned business. We ordered the Kiss of Fire roll, spicy tuna roll, and a selection of nigiri (I've attached photos of all of them). Everything was delicious and clearly made with very high-quality fish. On top of that, it's incredibly well-priced compared to nearby alternatives. Excellent value for the quality. We will definitely be returning!

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    Izakaya Tora
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    House dessert
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    Kinari Aburi Sushi & Noodle

    Kinari Aburi Sushi & Noodle

    4.3
    (250 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    We stopped by Kinari Aburi Sushi after the Stranger Things x CicLAvia event since it was right…read morearound the corner from the fourth hub on Fairfax. We already had good street parking nearby, so we just walked over. Because it's on Fairfax near Melrose, parking definitely depends on the time and day -- it can get tricky in this area. We didn't notice any signs for parking in the back, so street parking might be your best bet. Food: We ordered three items, and everything we tried was solid, but the standout for us was the creamy ramen. We shared a bowl, but honestly, I would've happily eaten a whole one by myself if I had known how good it was. The prices were pretty reasonable for the area, and portion sizes felt fair. Service: The staff was friendly. Service was smooth, and our food came out in good time. Overall: A nice casual spot for sushi and ramen in the Fairfax/Melrose area. Good food, friendly service, and decent prices. I'd definitely come back, especially for that ramen.

    I came here on a weekday afternoon and it's such a cute place. It was empty when I came. They have…read morebar seating, booth seats, and tables outside. The service was great! I came solo to place an order to go, and I was offered water while I waited. The place was cute and comfy. The lady that helped me for the day was really nice. Lunch specials and happy hour is available. I ordered a baked salmon roll and it was ready in about 10 minutes. It was good, but that eel sauce really topped it off! I'll definitely be back to try more goodies. ... on a separate occasion, I came back for the lunch special which was the Bento box C. I got the California roll and chicken teriyaki. It came with miso soup and an orange and it was so good! I definitely enjoyed it. Thank you!

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    Dinner and Bar
    Dinner and Bar
    Rainbow Roll
    Rainbow Roll
    Softshell Crab Roll

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