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    Kochi

    4.4 (401 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles, Izakaya
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    KOCHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Crispy Rice Kochi Style
    Talisha R.

    After reading the reviews here I had high expectations...Sadly, I was disappointed to learn that it's another overhyped and overpriced spot just because of the location. It's right across from Nice Guy and the Sofitel. $115 for lunch for 2. I could have and should have gone to Sugarfish and actually enjoyed the meal. Ordered the spicy garlic edamame, cucumbers, crispy rice and (2) sushi lunch special. The cucumbers and edamame were delicious but everything else was underwhelming. The sushi lunch special comes with a salad and miso soup, a Cali roll topped with spicy tuna and 5 pieces of assorted sushi. Since I'm allergic to crab and imitation crab, I requested a substitute for the Cali roll which they obliged but could only substitute it with a cucumber roll. 2 of the pieces of sushi were fishy and the other pieces were tough and dry almost as if we got the trimmings of the fish that were left out. The service was definitely not worth the 18% tip they suggest when checking out. The waitress seemed annoyed we were there. Maybe she was having a bad day or didn't like the fact that we asked for more than one soy sauce dish so we wouldn't have to share. They do not allow you to pour your own soy sauce, nor do they leave the bottle at the table. They also don't give extra ginger if requested. The inside was decorated cute and clean but the vibe didn't make up for the experience. Like I said, just go to Sugarfish and get your moneys worth of good food.

    Akari Y.

    Great lunch spot! The service was amazing and it was a cozy spot I will be back again! The lunch special is a deal! Great quality, flavor, and you have each of everything! It was great :))

    Lunch special
    Kelly C.

    6 stars for the spicy Niku udon, 3.5 stars for the other dishes I've tried! The first time I went to Kochi, I got the spicy beef (niku) udon and was absolutely obsessed. For under $20, it was so filling, the perfect amount of spice, with a nice helping of chewy udon cooked to perfection. I was so obsessed, I went back the same week to try their carbonara udon and was less impressed. While it had the same udon, it was a little too heavy on the cream. Yesterday, I went back and tried the niku udon to try something else and was lowkey disappointed. The soup was really salty so we ended up adding in a whole cup of hot water to make it more edible. Still love the spicy niku but don't think I'll try anything else here! Parking: metered parking out front for 1.50 and hour! Service is always A++!

    Hanny O.

    Came here on a Thursday evening, and it was totally empty! The food was very yummy-- my favorites were the carbonara udon and the Ramen. Their noodle dishes, I think outshine their sushi. The hand rolls and tuna crispy rice were fine. I wouldn't come here again for sushi specifically... but their udon carbonara was sooooo yummy and great if you are craving this. Lots of people swing by here for a quick drink since it's located next to a theater I believe. I saw two couples do this while at dinner! Street parking only. Casual vibe.

    Beef Bowl : )
    Lucy Y.

    We came here for dinner before a show at the Largo at the Coronet theater (3 doors down), not knowing 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!!

    Niku Udon Uni Cream Udon Mix Tempura
    Lauren L.

    We loved the authentic udon and pasta! Loved the texture, taste, and creaminess of the dishes. We followed Kochi on Instagram, and got a free green tea which was nice. The restaurant was run by an older gentleman and a younger lady, therefore I recommend coming in early right after it opens before the restaurant gets packed quickly! The service was not bad, they were busy but accommodating. Also, they helped us adjusted and gave us a wheelchair-accessible table. Would come back!

    Spicy Niki Udon
    Dede S.

    Absolutely loved this place! Great spot when you're seeing a show at the Largo! I was in the mood for ramen but then saw udon on their sign which is honestly just as good, if not better. I only went for the cozy udon, and I went by myself. The restaurant is small but the service is really quick and they don't make you feel like you have to wait long for a table. The udon noodles were cooked perfectly and I loved the beef! It was really flavorful! The broth was definitely spicy but not so bad that I couldn't handle it. It warmed me up during the cold fall night.

    Hand rolls

    Simply amazing. Not pretentious, not overpriced. I had the special udon with beef, shrimp tempera, seaweed and Ajitama egg. It was so delicious after my busy day. I also had amazing ikura and unagi hand rolls that make me want more. Great place to eat authentic Japanese food in West Hollywood!! Will definitely return!

    Danna K.

    5 stars for the uni cream udon soup (from my partner) Vegan udon soup with bean curd was interesting. Different. Udon noodles super fat! There's a weird yuzu jelly sake drink that seems vegetarian though has like boba elements to it. Confusing but good. Nice and quiet in a Sunday at 2. Service is good.

    Angela X.

    Delicious Japanese food spot!! I've gone here multiple times now (and Doordashed) and I love the mentai cream udon. Service is always fast and the waiters are so sweet and kind.

    Uni Cream Udon combo with Spicy Tuna Bowl $29
    Pam B.

    Went here 2 Saturdays ago for lunch, I was in the area so found this spot to try as I saw there were good reviews. I ordered from the lunch combo - Uni udon and spicy tuna bowl. What a good combo great to try together and I definitely love the creamy sauce of the udon. I ordered Cheese Curry Udon which he said was good as well. A full order is more servings of course than the lunch combination but it's a good way to try 2 different dishes. The place was not that full and there was only 1 server when I went but it was still efficient. There's a few outdoor seats and the place isn't so cramped. They have other Japanese dishes but as someone who frequents Japanese restaurant -I tried the Uni udon as this is not available in the regular spots I go to. Would definitely return when I'm back in the area. Highly recommend if you are looking for a spot for udon as they have different options for sauces, they also have traditional udon. I'm sure this is a good spot for both lunch and dinner. Parking by the street, not sure which is the spot behind but there's an alley behind this restaurant. price point per person about $20-$30.

    Spicy Tuna Bowl, Uni Cream Udon
    Jessica T.

    Absolutely LOVED this restaurant, we went for lunch on a rainy day and were SO blown away. The ambiance at this place is very relaxing and the wait staff were extremely kind and attentive. We got the lunch combo that included the Uni Cream Udon and a Spicy Tuna bowl for only $29, which was such a steal for the quality of the food! Not featured in the photo is the Niku Udon we got which was also extremely flavorful! They have half portions which was great for trying a bunch of different dishes, or just if you have a smaller appetite! The presentation of the lunch combo was so beautiful, I'm surprised people aren't swarming the doors to eat here!

    Garlic Edamame, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Karaage, Uni Cream Udon, Spicy Niku Udon, Shrimp Tempura Udon, & Hot Green Tea
    Julia P.

    Personally, I'm not the type to eat edamame unless other people order it for the table but this garlic one was so addicting that I'd order a portion for myself. The karaage was good but personally would rather get multiple orders of the rock shrimp tempura. It's one of the best I've had like better than Catch LA in my opinion plus it's half the price for the same portion. Typically, I'm a ramen person but places like this have made me grown to love udon. Also, I loove how they have two sizes for their udon because the half size was just perfect since I wasn't too hungry and it can go as cheap as only $11. I got the creamy uni and it was so good like really creamy yet light and the right amount of uni flavor. The broth of the spicy niku was also really yummy! The vibes of the restaurant were nice and chill and if you follow them on IG, you can get free green tea!

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    My favorite udon place in LA! I always get the beef udon and tempura and it's super tasty and authentic.

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    Yes, the deluxe bukkake udon!

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    Monday - Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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    Robata JINYA - 3rd St. - Bara chirashi

    Robata JINYA - 3rd St.

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
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    I was shopping at The Grove and decided to come here for dinner. The spot isn't too big, so it has…read morea nice intimate vibe, plus they have a cute outdoor seating area. Definitely a good spot for a date night. I was craving some yakitori, so we ordered a bunch of different ones including Negima, Gizzard, Tsukune, Wings, Chicken Thigh, Liver, Hearts, and Cartilage. All the yakitori was cooked to order and everything came out really good. We also had the Hokkaido Scallops & Sweet Shrimp Crudo, which was delicious. For sushi, I ordered some nigiri including Scallop, Salmon Belly, Bluefin Toro, and Kanpachi, plus the King Tuna Roll. I have to say everything tasted pretty good. I honestly came in thinking it was going to be just okay, but I was pleasantly surprised and ended up really enjoying everything we ordered. Overall, the food was good and the atmosphere was nice and intimate. I'd definitely come back, especially for the yakitori. Great little spot for a date night if you're around The Grove.

    Dined here on Friday 7/31 and took advantage of the Happy Hour. The service and vibe were great…read more The food was a bit inconsistent. We ordered doubles of everything a couple times over. The first round of The Chicken Oyster skewers: smokey but a bit pale, while the second round had the beautiful char we expected. Same goes for the shrimp toast - it felt there was a shift change. Other items we tried: Unagi (nice beautiful piece and great for the price), tuna with crispy rice (fine), yellowtail handroll (on the bland side), tempura brussels w/truffle salt (tasty, not at all greasy). The Lychee martini I had heard rave reviews about tasted off. I feel we caught them during an off moment, so we will definitely try it another time. The Happy Hour for 2-6pm really can't be beat.

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    Hakata Izakaya HERO

    Hakata Izakaya HERO

    4.3(231 reviews)
    4.0 miWest Los Angeles

    I just visited the Getty's museum and took a bit too long so I figured to take my daughter to a…read morelocal place to eat and wait out the crazy traffic. I am glad I did, this place is great. I didn't have a reservation and the hostess squeezed me in on what seems to be a busy Thursday night. The staffs are very nice and the food comes out quick. I got the steak and it was very tasty. My daughter must be hungry so she ate most of the food so I order a ramen to get full. The ramen is surprisingly good for a izakaya place. If you like Izakaya, try this place. The place is pretty small so it'll feel very cozy and you can definitely hear the couple next to you having a fight. There is parking lot right next door but the attendant may not be there so you don't have to pay if he is not around. I sure didn't.

    A friend brought me here and prefaced by saying it was the best japanese food he's had outside of…read moreJapan. Although it didn't necessarily live up to the hype, it was definitely an authentic spot tucked in a busy area of LA. Parking, was particularly hard to find. Definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. Immediately greeted by a friendly staff who showed us our table. Ambience was reminiscent of a local spot you'd find in Tokyo. A comforting, warm, bright place that serves as a familiar dinner spot that makes me wanna go back to Japan. For first timer, the menu was slightly hard to navigate. Lol, but I guess that speaks to the authenticity of the Japanese menu. Assorted pork belly wrapped yakitori/skewers, 7.8/10: these were hyped up by both my friend and the server, but overall it was slightly underwhelming. The skewers were all seasoned nicely, although they were a bit hard to eat since they were so big. Starting with the pork belly wrapped cabbage skewer, I don't believe the cabbage added any sustenance to the dish. I did like the bacon wrapped tomato skewer since the pop of acidity and freshness from the tomato paired well with the fat from the pork. Chicken Karaage, 9.1/10: definitely the best dish here. Chicken was fried perfectly, and was warm when it came out. The batter was not too thick or heavy. Season well with enough space.The lemon is a must for acidity and brightness. And of course they kewpie mayo is a nice touch. Tonkotsu Ramen, 7.5/10: the pork broth was rich and deep. The noodles were nice and chewy and firm clinging onto that broth. However, the portion was a bit small for the price. I was caught off guard by that. Granted, this place doesn't boast about the ramen. Overall, this wasn't anything mind blowing. Stuffed chicken wing, 8/10: stuffed generously with ground chicken ginger scallions and seasonings. The outside skin was flavorful crispy and savory. The temperature of the wings were pretty good too. Solid.

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