Honestly such an amazing experience all around. The staff was very attentive and patient. My…read moregirlfriend and I started with the karaage, bluefin sashimi, and musubi bowl and all them were absolutely delightful. I had the tonkotsu ramen myself and it was one of the better ramen bowls I've had in the states. My girlfriend had the mussel ramen which was a 10/10. This restaurant deserves way more traffic than it's getting right now!

We wanted ramen after a night of drinking, and I decided I should branch out and try somewhere new…read moreinstead of going to the same ramen spots I always do. Stumbled upon Akatora and saw it was relatively new, so we decided to give it a shot. We came on a Monday for lunch and there were only a couple of other parties inside. The interior was clean and modern. They had a weekday lunch special going on where you could get a small bowl of ramen and rice bowl for only $15, so I opted to order this and picked the tonkotsu ramen with the salmon poke bowl. The poke bowl was fresh, and the tonkotsu broth was creamy without being overly heavy like some places make it. Parking might be difficult depending when you come, but that's to be expected since they're located in K-town. Overall, a great spot for some ramen or rice bowls, and their lunch special is a steal!

This place was super awesome! We went for the Japan v Brazil game at 10am and all the staff were SO…read moreSO nice!!! If I was working a World Cup game at 10am? idk man, but they were so kind and accommodating :) We just got some drinks there and just some waffle fries, but I enjoyed the cook on the sweet potato fries and the sauce! The vibe was chill and good and there were lots of people there to watch the game (heartbreaking loss) but other than that I liked the amount of tables and they had a patio. I have never thought about going to this Spitz but I liked the vibe and I'm craving a gyro so I'll definitely be back to visit the super kind staff!

This was my first time visiting this restaurant, and I really enjoyed the food along with my…read morecoworkers. Located one block from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, there are many competing restaurants and dessert spots nearby. You order at the front then seat yourself. There can be a lunch rush because a long line formed after we had ordered. The ambience was casual but interestingly retro with an old television show playing in the background. It took around 20 minutes to get our food. There is self-serve water available with big cups. I ordered a remix bowl with beef and lamb ($15.50), which came with a variety of ingredients: lemon-herb tahini dressing, marinated garbanzos, harissa, cabbage slaw, feta, roasted corn, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sumac. The bowl was filling, and I enjoyed the diverse mix of spice and flavor. Overall, the bowl was refreshing because of the rice, vegetables, and different sauces. The marinated garbanzos were crispy and a delightful detail to the bowl. I've never had these before, but they bore some similarity to croutons. The beef and lamb were thinly cut, but they still had an adequate portion size. I also tried some waffle-cut sweet potato fries. These were so delicious; I enjoyed the seasoning and light crisp.

One of our must-go ramen shops whenever we visit LA! It was really hot in LA this time and we were…read morealready sweating like crazy but that didn't stop us from eating some good ramen! We usually order the same ramen but my husband and son decided to try something different this time. My husband ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and my son ordered the Shio Ramen. Mine was, of course, delicious as always but I tried theirs too and they were both very tasty! Our only complaint was that it was also very warm inside the restaurant. We were hoping to cool down a little while we ate but unfortunately, that wish was not granted. LOL We still really enjoyed the food, though! And my husband definitely enjoyed his cold beer!

The ramen is flavorful and they are generous with the toppings, and they give give happy hour and…read morelunch specials. $18.99 for a big ramen bowl and a choice of appetizer.

Amazing food!! We ordered: Tofu tots, smashed cucumbers, sichuan fish dumplings, pork potstickers,…read morebeef rolls, and the sizzling black pepper noodles. No notes on any of them, seriously so tasty. Must try: sizzling black pepper noodles, the beef was cooked to perfection. Literally melts in your mouth!

the food here is great. They got all the Japanese beers on tap. Chanel is the best server ever!!!!!read more

What a hidden gem at the ROW DTLA! Stopped by with some friends and I tried the golden chicken…read moresandwich, which consists of Japanese style fried chicken on a golden turmeric bun, picked daikon, water grass, alfalfa spouts, lemon aioli, and miso jam. You can make it spicy for an extra dollar. The sandwich was absolutely amazing - the chicken was so juicy and flavorful and everything from the bun to the sprouts and pickled daikon inside made it such a yummy burst of flavors and textures. 2 hour free parking at the Row parking structure which makes visiting convenient!

Pikunico is what happens when fried chicken goes to art school but still remembers where it came…read morefrom. I came for the chicken and stayed because every bite made me pause for a second. Crispy, juicy, and somehow not as heavy as fried chicken usually feels. It's the kind of meal that makes you think, "Maybe I should eat better," while actively eating fried chicken. The place is small, the menu is focused, and nobody is trying to reinvent food with foam or tweezers. They're just making really good chicken. It gets busy at the Row, but that's because people have figured it out. You walk in hungry and walk out wondering if it's too soon to come back tomorrow. I left full, happy, and with exactly zero regrets.

No sauce in teriyaki bowl and it looks like someone just threw the sushi in the container and for…read moresome reason I have to put my own spicy mayo on a spicy tuna roll? Firmly disappointed in the presentation of meal and the fact that I have to prepare it further. And hey love the loads of ginger. Updates part of my review And it's taste like school lunch lovely

The Sushi Burrito was awesome. Tasted great and filled me…read moreup. We will be coming back again.

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!

Amazing service and great vibe from this fine establishment. On top of that, the food was amazing…read more 10/10 teriyaki; However I would recommend maybe add avocado if possible. Regardless. TEN OUT OF TEN. They were also nice enough to go out of their way and accommodate my annoying request - fully cooking the salmon on my baked salmon roll. Once again I would recommend this beautiful establishment. Full of great energy and people!!

It seems like they haven't been serving sushi rolls for very long. I ordered a few items; the…read morechicken teriyaki was delicious, and the prices seemed a bit lower than elsewhere. The rolls were generally tasty, too.