The food and service was great! The servers were attentive and efficient, the food was quality in presentation and taste. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Kasa Rin - Teriyaki set - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food here is SOO good!! The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor inside the Weller Court, and the staff is super nice and attentive. I came here with my boyfriend and we had a great time. I recommend the uni cream pasta, which is one of their specials, as well as the salmon belly wings. I'll definitely be thinking about this meal for the next few weeks lol read more

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This is a must try restraint on everyone's lists I enjoyed it so much that I had it two weekends in a row. The food is fresh, innovative, and different from other Japanese restaurants I have been to. The staff is extremely attentive and friendly. My favorite drink is the cucumber peaches cooler. Munchies chips definitely that does not disappoint with the name of the appetizer. We had two orders of it in one sitting. Munchies on crack. It's warm, crunchy, sweet and savory with bacon bits. The seafood tartar was refreshing and paired well with the nori chips. And the amazing creamy tomato crab pasta was spot on. Love the fresh crab meat, tomato and sauce. Everything was delicious but if I had to make my dinner selection that would be my combo. Of course I can't and the evening without dessert. The trio brûlée was amazing and uniquely different from each other. But my favorite is the mochi parfait. This original dessert has the perfect sweetness with the fresh azuki, mochi, vanilla and strawberry ice cream with a nice crunchy surprise in the middle. read more

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Kasa Rin has quickly become one of our family's favorite restaurants. The food is superb (Japanese/Italian fusion-esque), the service is attentive, and the dining space is beautiful. I have already visited a few times during the soft opening, and all of the dishes I've tried have been incredible. TL;DR: Everything we have eaten here is incredible. Highly recommend! They offer something for everyone. Great for a nice family meal or a date night for two. Raw Bar: - Oysters on the Half Shell: my husband LOVES oysters, and these were expertly shelled and prepared with the cocktail and ponzu sauce. My youngest wanted to try as well and while she ultimately said it was too "ocean'y" she was happy she tried it. - Hamachi crudo: my favorite raw item! Love the ponzu and the hamachi is top quality - Bay Scallop ceviche: beautiful dish with tortilla chips. I ran out of chips but the server was able to bring me a few more chips to finish off the ceviche. Chilled: - Tomato burrata salad: fresh heirloom tomatoes that paired nicely with the balsamic shiso glaze. Burrata is my favorite and this was so refreshing! Appetizers: - Chicken kara age: SO GOOD. My family loves kara age and this dish is perfect. My youngest likes the chicken kara age set. - Hamachi kama "Wings": this dish is actually yellowtail collar in sweet, tangy sauce. I've ordered this every time I visit and it's so good. I love the presentation! - Yellowtail "Lollipops": everyone ate one of these and I didn't get a chance to try but was told they were delicious. Udon Pasta: - Mushroom & Bacon: mushrooms are not my favorite food, but my oldest LOVES mushrooms and she has ordered this dish twice already. She loves the juicy cuts of bacon and the perfectly prepared udon. - Beef ragu: This was my favorite of the noodle dishes. The ragu sauce is perfect and the udon perfectly prepared. Sets: - Beef Teriyaki: Loved this! The sauce was perfect for the beef and I loved all of the side dishes - especially the soup! - Assorted sashimi: My mother-in-law ordered this and was so impressed with the quality of the fish. She loved trying all of the side dishes with veggies, pickled veggies, and soup. Entrees: - Steak frittes: classic, beautifully prepared tender steak and fries. So good! - Crab Mentaiko Butter: OK. I had to save the best for last. You know when you eat crab and you have to crack all the legs and it takes forever and then you want to just enjoy all the delicious meat and butter? Well, this dish takes you straight to the finish line without getting your hands all dirty. This dish is a mound of delicious crab with butter on top of white rice. PERFECT. NO NOTES. Dessert: - Chocolate mousse: light, airy, and just enough chocolatey sweetness. I ordered this for myself and my youngest ate 80% of it. - Mochi dessert: not for me but my husband and oldest LOVED it. Big fluffy mochi with ice cream, corn flakes, sweet syrup, and red bean. Drinks: - I think I've gone too overboard in this review. But all of our drinks have been yummy. We've tried yuzu coke, peach cucumber, shikuwasa calpico, strawberry yogurt (my kids' favorite), and my favorite is the red shiso lemonade! read more

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Little Tokyo has a new spot to add to your foodie list! Kasa Rin brings Japanese comfort food, beautiful vibes, and seriously delicious bites all under one roof. I tried the Hokkaido Scallop, Yellowtail Lollipop, A5 Wagyu Beef Skewer, Steak Frites, and Mentaiko Pasta--and everything was so flavorful! The A5 Wagyu skewer was a must-try, while the creamy mentaiko pasta was seriously addictive. And that steak frites? So satisfying! read more

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The salmon wings were something I have never tried before and it was extremely delicious! Please try it with the sauce it comes with! The steak fries were so good! I would order this again! Friendly and helpful service! The ambiance is calming. read more

Kasa Rin - Salmon wings - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Service- 5/5 incredible service, constantly checking in and making sure we didn't need anything else. Ambience- 5/5 The interior is lovely! Gorgeous restaurant would be a cute date night spot. Food- 10/5 Lord!! the food was so good. I got the salmon teriyaki plate it was fantastic. I am not normally a teriyaki lover, but this was some of the best salmon I've ever had. The sides and whatever soup of the day we got were all amazing. We also got the pork belly skewers which were very tasty, they are 1pc so I would say get a few. We got the cucumber salad as an appetizer, it was a small portion but was very tasty. I also got the peach cucumber drink which was refreshing and light. For dessert we got the créeme brûlée trio, all of the flavors were incredible and vastly different. Our group of 3 ended up paying less than $150 for all the food we got including alcoholic drinks, which to me was a steal. I definitely feel like this is a great bang for your buck. They are still in soft opening but worth going!! Me and my group will be back. read more

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The food was AMAZING! Everything we ordered was plated pretty and very tasty. The service was welcoming and friendly. The restaurant was clean and the lighting was perfect. We had a large group and was able to share and try a variety of dishes. I started with the Peach Cucumber Cooler which I really enjoyed. It wasnt too sweet and was light and refreshing. The Seafood Tartar was one of my favorite starters and the Munchie Chips was fun to share. I thought the Hokkaido Scallop Carpaccio came out so pretty. My daughters favorite was the Cream Tomato Crab Udon which was really good but I was surprised by how delicious the Crab Mentaiko Butter with rice was. This dish looked simple but the flavor was so good I didn't want to share so I definitely had a second helping. Truffle Cheese Stuffed Gnocchi was fun and I liked that there were lots mushrooms. I was able to try a bite of the Yellowtail lollipops before my son ate it all. It was cooked perfectly. I had actually wanted to try the Hamachi Kama Wings instead but was sold out so I will definitely need to come back for those. For dessert, we had the Creme Brulee trio and it was so good. My favorite was the black sesame but the crowd favorite was the yuzu flavor. The chocolate one was also very good. Definitely going to try the other desserts next time too. This was such a GEM. Everything from ambiance to food was great! Definitely can't wait to come back and try everything else. read more

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A new must try restaurant in Little Tokyo. This past Sunday evening around 6:45, I was able to walk into a soft opening of this new restaurant with my wife. The restaurant was located on the 3rd floor of Weller Court above Rice and Nori and Marukai Market. I parked underground at Weller Court. As you walk into the restaurant, there is a feel of a Japanese family comfort setting. The seating area with the tables and chairs are nicely spaced out where you will not feel other guests, sitting near you, are invading your space. The lighting is nicely lit and is not super bright or dark. For a soft opening, the service team was not only friendly and helpful, but they were super attentive and followed up frequently. With other soft and grand opening of restaurants I had been to, it is not as consistent. This one was different because the service was consistent. Let's get down to the food. My wife and I started with the Yuzu Coke and Peach Cucumber Cooler. Both beverages were refreshing. The Yuzu taste was really in the Coke. The cooler was not super sweet and very flavorful. For the appetizers, we started with the Munchie Chips, Hamachi Crudo, Seafood Tartar, and the fully loaded oysters (only consumed by me). The chips were good and butter with pieces of bacon inside the bowl. The Crudo was light and refreshing with a bit of tanginess from the yuzu juice. The tartar was a hit. Served with lightly battered Nori (seaweed) chips, this flavorful and tasty combination of fish hit the spot. Not filling and had perfect richness in flavors, it was the right portion and taste to start the meal. The fully loaded oysters were super flavorful, tasty, delicious, and easy to eat with one slurp. Our second of food came with Hamachi Kama Wings, fries, chicken karaage, wagyu and pork belly skewers. The wings were amazing with a sweet and a bit tangy sauce that's glazed over. I had to eat with my hands on this one since there are bones in each wing. The fries were nicely seasoned while the chicken karaage was tender and lightly fried. Both dishes were not oily at all. The main course, we shared and probably my favorite dish outside of the tartar, was the Creamy Tomato Crab udon pasta. The dish was rich, tasty, and packed full of flavor. Once the crab is mixed in (comes stacked on top of the pasta), there is enough to satisfy each bite with the crab. If I did not order anything else, I would just do 2 orders of this pasta just for dinner. Finally, we come to dessert. We ordered the Creme Brûlée Trio and the Mochi Parfait. The trio was decadent with the black sesame and chocolate flavored ones. The yuzu flavored one was sweet and tangy and was my favorite of the three. I eat a bigger portion of the yuzu one while watching Netflix. This dessert was enough to be addictive, but addictive is an understatement when it came to the parfait. The parfait looked very ordinary like any other sundae, but do not be fooled. There is a hidden surprise in each bite. It's nice and delicious when I started eating the ice cream with the mochi, strawberries and a bit of red bean. As I ate through the ice cream, there started to be a crunch in each bite. There is cereal mixed into the ice cream near the bottom. There was Frosted Flakes that gave the ice cream a unique texture and delicious taste to go with the ice cream. For sure I will be ordering both desserts again in tandem. The pricing of the menu is not pricey at all based on the dishes we ordered. This is actually in line with most restaurants, but the taste, portions, and service will bring me back again quickly. read more

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Kasa Rin! Simply amazing once you find it up on the 3rd floor of Weller Court! The food, phenomenal. There isn't a bad dish on the menu. I enjoyed the Kumamoto oysters, super fresh and sweet. The trouble, butter, edamame, next level. The mushroom gnocchi might have broke the mouth. The crab, tomato udon, savory, and Rich, but you still taste the crab. The chef does an excellent job with everything. The service was also great, the food came out quickly. The manager and servers were very attentive but not intrusive. They kept my beer cold and my table clean. The lighting was great, and the chairs comfortable, plenty of room to sit and not be crowded. read more

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My coworker and I happened to walk in right at 2PM opening (Soft Opening Hours and Happy Hour) and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience! Service was amazing (we had a lot of questions since it was our first time) and the food was fresh and delicious. They even gave us an extra dish because the chef made something on accident. Very nice of them to give it to us! As someone who loves Salmon Teriyaki (and has eaten thousands in my lifetime), Kasa Rin's is top tier! The fish was super soft and juicy with the perfect teriyaki sauce (thick and not too sweet). I love authentic Japanese food and will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu (especially the drinks and udon!). read more

Kasa Rin - Salmon Teriyaki Set - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a gem! Great food and service, super cute inside. Everything we ordered was delicious. We especially loved the udon pastas, we had both the Creamy Tomato Crab and Uni Special. Highly recommend the Bay Scallop Ceviche with a Sangria. Buddies loved their sashimi set and raw oyster special (the Fat Bastard) ((the special name, not my buddy)) The sashimi set included a bowl of chowder (Shiro Negi Potage) that was bomb. All of Iris's recs were excellent. Mushroom Onion Tart, Mochi Parfait with the cornflakes?! Thank you, Iris! Didn't regret anything we ordered and can't wait to come back and try more. Wish I had taken more pictures as all of the plates were beautiful. Just two blocks from Little Tokyo station on the top floor read more

Kasa Rin - Sashimi Set - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Went back again last weekend and they updated the seafood tartar chips. They are now serving crispy seaweed rice cracker chips with the seafood tartar which I think is perfect! Nice crunch and light, get the appetizer! read more

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We loved our visit to Kasa Rin. The ambience was welcoming and cozy. The staff were very inviting. Brian made sure to check in on us to make sure everything was to our liking, answering any questions or concerns we had about menu items. I started with their special Fat Bastard Loaded oyster which was fresh. They made my strawberry calpico in house. The salmon belly wings were tender and cooked well. Both the pork belly and wagyu skewers were juicy and tender. The udon beef ragú was good, noodles were cooked perfectly. The mochi parfait and chocolate mousse were a great way to end our dinner. This will be on our favorites list for sure. read more

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We stuffed ourselves because the food was soooo goood! It's been a while since I've had a meal with high marks! Service was great, ambiance was perfect. comfortable, clean, light music. Definitely coming back again! read more

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Kasa Rin is such a beautiful Japanese restaurant with gorgeous decor, a wonderful ambience, and excellent service. The food was absolutely delicious, creative, and beautifully presented. We tried the seafood tartar, Hamachi collar wings, black cod set with the most delicious yuzu dipping sauce, and mentaiko cream udon--everything was flavorful and unique. The drinks were also fantastic, especially the peach cucumber cooler spirit and red shiso lemonade spirit. The combination of great food, creative dishes, attentive service, and beautiful atmosphere made for a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend Kasa Rin--we'll definitely be back! read more

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This is my new goto place if I wanted to eat somewhere nice. It's clean, cozy, and has a nice modern feel to it. The staff were all friendly and attentive throughout our meal, and the owners are genuinely some of the nicest people I have ever met. They made my wife, kids, and I feel very welcomed. We ordered a lot from the menu so we could try a variety of dishes, and everything we had was delicious. The food came out great and tasted good. Honestly, nothing actually disappointed us. One thing I like to mention is that they were very accommodating with families. When we were there, there were several families eating away and having a grand ol time. We came with a baby, and they were very welcoming and made the experience easy for us. If you have young kids, you'll definitely feel comfortable dining here. Overall, we had a great experience from the food to the service. We'll definitely be coming back here! read more

LOVED Kasa Rin! Came for the soft opening and was so impressed with both dishes and drinks. The crab mentaiko butter rice was to die for, the hamachi crudo light but so flavorful, and the chicken karage a hit for both kids and adults. The chef and owner, Mika, even accommodated the children with basic udon and soup (off menu) which the children loved. HIGHLY recommend this beautiful spot in Little Tokyo! read more

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Wonderful casual full service restaurant in Little Tokyo, in the popular Weller Court shopping center. They offer Japanese elegant comfort food. Had sashimi dinner set that included six delicious sides--notably crabmeat bisque soup which was my favorite. For drink, enjoyed a Zero Chikuwasa Calpico. Appetizer: Seafood Tartar. Dessert: chocolate mousse. I cleaned up everything. Service was pleasant and attentive. Cozy environment, great for family and friends, especially after a stroll through Little Tokyo. If you like Rice and Nori, you will love this place. I will be returning again. read more

Kasa Rin - Assorted Sashimi dinner set with some extra appetizers at the top. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Really good spot in Little Tokyo. Food was fresh and tasty, service was quick, and everyone was friendly. Nice cozy atmosphere too. Would definitely come back! read more

I came here during their soft opening and ordered their Mentaiko cream udon and also their black cod dinner set. Both were excellent! The mentaiko udon was a very well portioned dish and had a lot of mentaiko and ikura in the sauce and the shrimp and squid in the dish was perfectly cooked. The black cod set was very traditional and I really enjoyed the soup and cold sides with that set which were tomato/cucumber pickles, seaweed, and carrot salad. read more

We stopped by this new spot today! We ordered many dishes including duck salad, oyster, karaage, fries, calamari, wagyu skewer, uni pasta, tomato pasta and a few desserts and everything was so delicious! A hidden gem! read more

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absolutely phenomenal! delicious food fantastic service and a really lovely atmosphere. The dishes were extraordinary and really very tasty too . I had such a great time i definitely will be bringing my friends and family here to dine. Thankyou so much read more

We came here for the soft opening and we absolutely loved it. Located on the 3rd floor of Weller Court, the ambiance both outside and inside was amazing. Staff was attentive and friendly - we came with a large group and they put up with all our shenanigans. My daughter who is generally picky with her food devoured the beef ragu and beef skewers. My personal favorites were the salmon carpaccio, truffle cheese stuffed gnocchi, and black cod. The strawberry yogurt drink was delicious as well. Will definitely visit again and again. read more

Great little new spot. Checked the stuff opening out. Food was unique and tasted great. I enjoyed the crab rice dish, seafood tartar, the mushroom gnocchi, and the chips. Service was friendly and wonderful. Nice little crowd on Saturday night. Drinks were tasty too. Enjoyed the yuzu coke too. Will definitely visit again read more

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Food was delicious, their truffle gnocchi is my new favorite pasta. Service was great, Rogelio was very attentive and answer all the questions I had about the menu and helped me with recommendations. In general the staff was all so warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant and the gnocchi! Seriously, you have to try it! read more

Kasa Rin - Salmon belly "wings" and - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food and service was great! I liked how their menu had a lot of items I've never seen before. I got the tako wasabi, the tomato basil pasta, and my friend got the cod set. All of them were really yummy and had really great presentation! I'll definitely be back soon. read more

I had an awesome experience! The wagyu skewer and hamachi Kama wings were amazing as well. Can't wait to come back!