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.

Never left a yelp review in my life - this place is all time. Tomàs is a total homie. Sushi was top…read moretier, highly recommend the shrimp with caviar. Music selection was prime and service was perfect. 10/10 all around.

Wow, this place was such an experience! I highly recommend making a reservation since it's a very…read moresmall and intimate space. The decor and overall aesthetics are absolutely gorgeous. Even the marble bar where you're seated is stunning and adds so much to the experience. The food and service were both 10/10. Everything we tried was delicious, and with every bite I just wanted more and more. The fish was incredibly fresh, buttery, and melted in your mouth. The presentation of each dish was also so unique and thoughtfully done. I came here to celebrate my fiancé's birthday, and the staff made it extra special by bringing out a green tea dessert and singing Happy Birthday. Such a thoughtful touch that made the night even more memorable. Definitely a spot worth checking out!

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!

As someone who loves sushi and is pretty picky about it, Izakaya by Katsu-ya honestly blew me away…read more The fish tasted incredibly fresh and everything was just done right. Every bite felt really balanced and flavorful without being over complicated. I love places where you can tell the chefs really care about the quality of the fish, and this definitely felt like one of those spots. The sushi just melts in your mouth. We kept ordering more because everything we tried was so good. The vibe inside is also great -- lively but still relaxed. It feels like the kind of place you could go for a fun night out and just keep sharing plates and trying new things. LA has so many sushi spots, but this one actually stood out to me. If you love sushi and appreciate really good fish, this place is 100% worth it.

The food was good, but nothing outstanding. My favorite items were the crispy rice with tuna and…read morehoney hand roll. I also got the albacore roll with scallion, miso soup, and salmon onigiri. I wish they had a more sushi roll options.

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!

This restaurant is located in an area with several other Japanese restaurants, and we actually…read morestumbled on this place later in the evening one weekend. There was plenty of seating available for walk-in dining, and we were welcomed very graciously by the servers. I had the dinner chirashi bowl ($53), which came piled high with pieces of fresh fish, as well as miso soup and sides of broccoli and sliced lotus root. My dining partner had the omakase ($120), and was especially delighted by the unique cuts of tuna included (such as tuna collar and tuna neck). The setting is lovely, and we enjoyed a bottle of sake with our meal at the bar. Very impressed, this restaurant has shot up on our personal list of sushi restaurants in LA.

$30 corkage This…read moreplace popped up on my Yelp and we figured we'd give it a try. The ambiance inside is really cute: not too casual, but not super fancy either, which I loved. It's the perfect "Friday night out, but not out-out" dinner spot, if you know what I mean. Onto the food: we ordered a bunch of starters, nigiri, and skewers, and overall everything was great. We got the lotus root, seaweed salad, cucumbers, creamy tofu, hotate, ebi, wagyu skewer, otoro, shiitake mushroom skewer, and scallop skewer. everything was delicious except the chicken karaage which was our least favorite dish of the night. We'd definitely come back. They also have an excellent sake selection. We brought our own bottle this time but after seeing their menu prices, I don't think I'd pay the $30 corkage fee again because their bottles were reasonably priced.

Hopped in this spot to grab a bite to eat! It was my 1st visit. No leads. No one recommended. I…read moreenjoyed the ramen and the sushi roll. The service was fast and great!

I really wanted to like this place, but whatever Kopan Sushi and Ramen Bar looks like online is…read moreabsolutely not what you get in person. We came in on a rainy day thinking this would be a cozy sushi and ramen spot to warm up, and instead it turned into one of those experiences where you're annoyed before the food even hits the table. It was not busy at all when we walked in, and there were multiple empty tables in the front section. We were seated in the back and asked if we could sit in the front instead. We were told no because the roof was leaking. Okay, fine. We sit down near the sushi bar and immediately notice it is extremely warm. Like uncomfortable, stuffy, why is it this hot warm. We came to warm up with ramen, not feel like we were trapped in a heated room. I then noticed that none of the front tables we wanted to sit at actually had any water dripping on them, which already made the explanation feel questionable. About five minutes later, a party of four gets seated in that exact front area we were told we could not sit in. Nobody had left the restaurant. Nothing changed. That was already frustrating. We finally speak up again and say it is way too warm and ask if we can move to the front. Suddenly it is no problem at all. We get moved. No water leaking. Still raining outside. So what was the truth, because it clearly was not the roof. Now let's talk about the food, because this is a sushi and ramen bar and that should be the strong point. We ordered a couple of appetizers, a bento box, and a ramen. Everything was incredibly bland. Like shockingly flavorless. The sushi had no punch, the ramen had no depth, and the overall taste was just flat. It needed salt, seasoning, something. There was not even salt on the table, which honestly felt like a perfect summary of the entire meal. For the price point, this was extremely disappointing. The only reason this place is getting two stars instead of one is because of the staff who were actually working hard. The servers were attentive, quick, and clearly doing their best in an uncomfortable environment. You could tell they were on edge, but they were still on it and responsive whenever we needed something. That effort did not go unnoticed and they deserve credit. Without them, this would have easily been a one star experience. It also was not just me. I came with two other people and all of us felt the same way. We spent around one hundred dollars and walked out confused about how a sushi and ramen bar could miss the mark this badly on both comfort and flavor. Between the weird seating situation, the temperature issues, the noise, and the bland food, this is not a place I would return to or recommend. Two stars only for the staff. Everything else was a letdown.