Love the place, good food and great service from Ben K. I would definitely come here again!read more

Food was so great!! And Tommy was very attentive. (-: vibe is very laid back ams casual. (-: def…read morewill be coming back.

The food here is amazing! We got the miso clam nabe, albacore carpaccio, mentaiko pasta, 5 piece…read morechef special, angrytail sushi roll. The miso clam nabe was definitely our favorite! It was so creamy and flavorful. 10/10 would come again.

Food was amazing all the sashimi pieces were melt in your mouth good! The lunch and dinner set is…read moreworth the deal, everything was amazing. It came w a side salad and miso. The service was attentive and kind. The restaurant is a great place to sit and chat.

Really good food. I loved the Ikura Cold Udon and the Agedashi Eggplant!…read more The line was super fast. Will definitely come back and try more of the menu.

Would not recommend on a sweltering day because the AC is WEAK or perhaps nonexistent I couldn't…read moretell; also not sure if their ac was just broken that day. Food 3.5/5 - Atmosphere 2/5. We stopped by on a high 90s high humidity day in LA and had to wait a bit outside in the heat. Was so looking forwarding to stepping inside only to find out that it was only mildly better temperature wise. We had already waited and were seated so decided to stay but it made for a quick meal (maybe that's their tactic lol). I ordered the miso carbonara and it was good - not too salty - but the portions were tiny! I would say it's close to half the amount of the frozen udon blocks you get at the supermarket. Nice chew and flavor but almost like an appetizer for $17/$18. I do really like the food but would probably either not wait or grab another noodle place nearby. Feel really bad for the workers who have to work in such hot conditions.

Phenomenal. The head waiter made the best suggestions & the food, drinks & service were absolutely…read moretop notch. Try the sea bass skewers & the tuna pringles - those were our favorites

I came here for dinner on a whim last weekend and honestly it was okay. I expected a lot more from…read morethis place given the reviews and rating. I ordered the uni amaebi bowl which was absolutely tiny for the price point. It also came with this seaweed on the side which my friend and I thought it tasted like grass and not in a good way. My friend got the toro uni bowl which she enjoyed but she wished it was slices of toro rather than negitori. Then we got a selection of nigiris from scallops to monkfish to salmon and mackerel. These were fine. The quality was good. To finish we both got handrolls. I got the toro handroll and my friend got the blue crab handroll. They were a decent size. Overall there are so many sushi places nearby that with the price point and quantity, it might be worth going somewhere else instead.

Where to begin. The environment was magnetic, the host are welcoming. I brought my wife for our 4…read moreyear anniversary and the food met our expectations. Absolutely enjoyable

Absolutely amazing I wish this was here every time. The salmon was so rich and buttery and the…read morerisotto was perfect

One of the best sushi restaurants I've tried so far. I arrived as a walk in and was quickly seated…read moreand served. Their customer service was top notch despite the restaurant being busy. The food was excellent. I ordered a couple rolls, sashimi, and chicken katsu curry. All dishes exceeded my expectations. The drinks were well balanced as well. The restaurant is quite dark and very intimate. Perfect place for a date or if you're looking for something more personal.

The Bottom Line 3.75 stars: Recommended for Japanese food with Korean flare while shopping at the H…read moreMart Shopping Plaza in central K-Town. Location 3.5 stars: Inside the H Mart Shopping Center, on the West side of Western Blvd, between Wilshire and 6th Street in K-Town. Paid parking structure. You can get at least a portion of the parking fees validated electronically by shopping at H Mart or one the restaurants or stores or the movie theater at the plaza. Possibilities for street parking is very limited if any. Venue 4 stars: Nicely decorated modern venue, with inside and outdoor tables and a sushi bar. Service 4 stars: Staff were polite, courteous and attentive. Food 3.5 stars: Large selection of traditional Japanese food including sushi, sashimi, rolls appetizers, ramen, hot stone and hot pot, along with some Korean staples. We had sushi, sashimi and rolls which were good but a little lacking in flavor. Drinks 4 stars: Beer (bottle and tap), wine, sake, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

8/2026 - It was extremely difficult to secure a reservation, as bookings filled up within minutes…read moreeach month. When reservations opened online, we had to quickly copy and paste our credit card information to complete the booking before it sold out. A deposit was also required to confirm the reservation. It goes without saying that this 10-course fine-dining omakase is a truly memorable culinary experience. It is also worth noting that the sushi quality is fresh, very good with a nice prestation, but they are not the best in comparison to some of Japanese Sushi eateries at DTLA. It goes without saying that this 10-course omakase delivers a memorable dining experience from start to finish. The sushi is undeniably fresh, beautifully presented, and expertly prepared. While the overall quality is excellent, I would rank it just below some of the top-tier Japanese sushi restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles. Nevertheless, the combination of attentive service, elegant presentation, and the overall dining experience makes it well worth the visit. On the other hand, the high price point may have been one of the factors behind Michelin's decision to downgrade n/naka from two stars to one star a few years ago.

N/Naka is incredible. Chef Niki and her staff have honestly given my partner and I the best fine…read moredining experience we have ever had and we have had many omakases/kaisekis including some in Japan. I've been eyeing n/naka for 4 years and each year we would try to snatch up a reservation but they would disappear within minutes and when we finally were so lucky to get a reservation (I literally cheered) I could absolutely see why eating at this establishment is highly desired. There was parking down the street toward the neighborhood and upon showing up at the front doors there was a line of people waiting for their time slot, we were checked in one by one and seated. This restaurant is pretty small but it has a great calming ambience and feels intimate. The staff is very attentive and friendly and I loved learning about n/naka's history since we came during their anniversary and got to taste some of their creations throughout the years. We loved that with each dish there was a meaning behind each one, and honestly most course meal places we've been to are very similar but n/naka's courses were unique and we tasted a good amount of items that were very new to us. It's so hard to describe each dish that we had, because we were so pleasantly surprised by their unique flavors and techniques. Plating of the food was so pleasing to the eye and done with meticulous care. All the food was cooked perfectly and even the simplest dishes such as clam soup warmed the heart. Some standouts I noted was the fish dish on if I remember correctly a bed of Kambu (seaweed) and these home grown peas, supremely the best peas I've ever had in my life. The ice cream/sorbet with the side crumble was so so good. The opening dish (the one with the flower cracker laid on top) and the carrot cake looking item was very unique and tasty. I also was very impressed by their I believe it was some sort of freeze dried soy sauce if I can remember, that was so unique to the palate. This may sound silly, but my partner and I were absolutely amazed by the palate cleanser halfway through the meal, we have had many palate cleansers at fine dining restaurants, but none like this one. Generally palate cleansers are tart and I would say help reset the palate at 50-60%. But this tapioca and fruit palate cleanser was the best we've ever had. It was light, crisp, refreshing and it literally eliminated the taste of everything we had previously eaten at a 100% efficacy rate. I've never felt my mouth feel that clean and pure--it was astounding. We both were truly in awe. The staff were really so polite and attentive. At the end of the meal we saw Chef Niki walking around to the tables and felt so special when she dropped by. Our conversation was short but wow, you can tell Chef Niki is a very genuine and humble person. She makes you feel so comfortable in conversation and with her extraordinary gesture, she just makes you feel so special and appreciated. It was hard to explain this experience because the euphoria just lasted for days, weeks, if not months. We told all our friends about n/naka and I hope they'll one day be able to have that experience as well. We thank Chef Niki and her team so much for making our 4th anniversary the best one! And hopes she can take breaks when she can, she deserves it and more!

Food 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAmbiance 10/10 Walked in here randomly because it was something I had saved for a bit now and I already liked that I didn't have to look for parking on a Sunday 3pm in a busy shopping center. It was busy inside but still got seated without waiting. Insane quality of fish not one single item I ordered had an off taste. The fast that my spicy mayo and ponzu was full when I left goes to show how insanely well they prepared the food sauce wise. Overall great place I will be back to try more things for sure. All this food double the salmon roe and scallop sushi because it was that good I had to go for round 2 but all this for 80$ was insaneeeee!!!!! And of course leave tip lol. For sure coming back!

Tried out Hato Sushi during dineLA week. Pretty solid sushi place. Some things were a miss but the…read moresushi was super good. Would come back just for the sushi sets. The uni potato puree wasn't super good, kinda tasted like baby food. Would definitely skip on the skewers too. I would just stick to the sushi items. Service was good, a little slow but looked like they were understaffed. Food did take kind of a long time between some of the courses. Overall would come back just for certain items.

PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! 4.8…read more Hatch is located on the ground level of The Bloc, an open-air shopping center in downtown Los Angeles. The restaurant offers outdoor seating overlooking the lovely green turf and provides tall heaters for cooler evenings. My husband made lunch reservations here and told me it was just a quick 10-15 minute walk from our hotel, The Ritz-Carlton. We crossed a few intersections to get there, and it was well worth the walk. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming host. The ambiance is light and airy, featuring high ceilings, light-colored walls, and light wood furnishings. The overall aesthetic is clean, modern, and very inviting. We stopped in for a late lunch and ordered the "Eggcellent Lunch" prix fixe, which included the following: *Tuna Tataki Handroll ~ seared wild caught tuna, tomato & shallot salsa, rayu chili oil, ponzu, micro cilantro *Seaweed Salad ~ w/minced garlic. Served alongside the Tuna Tataki Handroll *Squid Ink Karaage ~ 2-day brined fried chicken thighs, squid ink, house pickles, grilled lime, black garlic ranch *Chicken Breast Skewer ~ char siu marinade, black sesame *Bacon Shishito Skewer ~ applewood smoked bacon *Chicken Meatball Skewer ~ sous vide egg yolk & tare dip Bottom line, everything had visual appeal and was packed with flavor! If we lived locally, we would definitely return for dinner. I have no doubt the rest of the menu would be just as tasty, and I can only imagine the restaurant coming alive in the evening with a lively crowd, happy diners, and a well-stocked bar.

Hatch is situated in an outdoor mall and is a very nice space. The food we had here was fantastic,…read moredrinks are also strong and yummy. They served each thing we got pretty quickly. Still did not feel rushed. Bacon-wrapped Shishito- 5/5 sooo yummy my favorite bite of the night. thigh + green onion- 5/5 a classic, delicious and not too heavy. Chicken meatball- 5/5 I was surprised at how much I liked this one. Very juicy but not overwhelmingly meaty. Porkbelly- 5/5 another classic very yummy and i liked the wasabi? they put on top white prawn- 0/5 : this was NOT good. my only skip of the night left a gross fishy flavor in my mouth. I did not enjoy mushroom party- 5/5 i love mushrooms so I adored this one. Great assortment. Ribs- 4/5 very sweet would suggest getting a veggie to cut the sweetness and richness. Overall very yummy. A wonderful experience. I would love to come back. The drinks were also strong and yummy!

We were looking for a place that served food late and found this hidden gem thanks to help…read more Nice place, great food. A little pricier than other places but worth it.

The place was pretty busy on a Friday night around 9:30pm, but we got seated right away for 4…read morepeople. We had: 1) fried chicken w/green onions - 4/5. Solid. 2) watermelon soju - 4/5. Came in a mini-watermelon with watermelon slices. Also good. 3) fried gizzards - 4/5. I've had better, but it was also good. Service was a little slow, but would return for the food.