Food, service and ambiance are all off the charts excellent! Came in to satisfy my katsu curry…read morecraving and Coco did not disappoint. The portions were perfect for a lunch and everything was fresh and tasty. The salad was cool and crisp and was a perfect appetizer. The interior was was cool, clean and had a huge TV to enjoys todays soccer match. Patio seating is also available. Parking is free with validation so that's a plus! Overall...it's a great place to get at some Japanese comfort food and also unwind. Unwind because I found their piped in music to be very relaxing and chill! Stop by Coco Ichibanya today!

I tried one of the newer Coco Ichibanya USA locations recently with a friend, and it did not…read moredisappoint. On a weekday during lunch time, the restaurant had a majority of its seats filled. We both tried their chicken cutlet and vegetable curry and really enjoyed it. The chicken cutlet was crispy on the outside while staying juicy on the inside, and it paired well with the rich and savory curry. The vegetables added a nice balance and made the dish not feel too heavy. The amount of rice was also generous for the price. While I did not end up customizing my dish, I appreciate how there are many ways that one could order exactly what they wanted. Great, dependable spot for Japanese curry in the area!

Very good food and curry overall. Go here quite often and overall has great meals.ove itread more

Wow! I'm so surprised I like this as much as I do. Definitely comparable to Coco Ichibanya and…read morecloser to campus, so that definitely a plus for students! The miso soup was GREAT. Usually it's too salty at most places, but it was nice here. I finished the whole bowl. The katsu was very meaty and tender, nice and crispy. The udon had a nice texture and the flavor of the noodles itself was good too, shockingly. The omelet curry and veggies were perfect. The medium spice was exactly where I would've wanted it. If you can't handle spice, you should opt for mild haha.

Stop by to grab a MINI COMBO 2 to go:…read more 5 Middle Wings 5 Karaage #l sauce $12.00 Added a Guarana and I was in heaven as I got home and had a lunch and dinner of these crunchy, juicy Chicken Karaage and middle wings with the aioli sauce. So so good.

Popcorn chicken slapped, guy at the counter was very cool. 10/10…read more Yelp says I need to write more but I feel like this sums it up.

Stopped by Midoh Sawtelle for a dessert break and their soufflé cheesecake did not disappoint --…read morelight, jiggly, not overly sweet, with just the right amount of density to feel indulgent without being heavy. Paired it with their Japanese tea and it was the perfect combo, the tea cut through the richness and made it feel like a proper little ritual instead of just a snack. Cozy atmosphere, great for catching up with a friend or grabbing a quiet solo moment. Staff was attentive and quick to bring things out. Portion was generous for the price too. Already thinking about going back to try the three-layer cream puff next. Highly recommend if you're in the Sawtelle area and want a dessert spot that actually delivers on flavor and presentation, not just Instagram appeal.

Going into Midoh this recent Thursday was a nice experience, the lighting was good, there was…read moreplenty of seating and I was able to get sat right away. My server was an absolute gem. Food: Omurice w/ Demi-Glace ($16): The egg was really fluffy and the rice was absolutely packed with flavor. The pieces of chicken inside were juicy and it all came together quite will with the sauce. The dish also came with miso soup and a salad, both of which were delicious. Fried Mackerel ($7.50): The breading was quite nice and crispy, but not too much. The fish was really good and the tarter sauce helps enhance it. Lemonade ($3.50): Was a standard lemonade, strongly thinking it's Minute Maid Lemonade, but it came with free refills which isn't bad. P.S. There was a lovely couple having their first date next to me, here's to hoping things turn out well for them

I love Menya Tigre! I dine here often. Their curry broth and sauce are both rich and flavorful. I…read morereally like the thick ramen noodles too. I've enjoyed all of the dishes I've had here, including the karaage, pork cutlet curry rice, ramen and tsukemen. If you like Japanese curry, I highly recommend Menya Tigre! The restaurant is clean and casual. There is a covered patio and some indoor seating. I usually go on a weeknight, and it's always busy but not overcrowded, so we're not rushed out of there. The servers are very polite and helpful. The cost has crept up. It has entered the higher end of ramen/curry pricing. I understand, but I also have been going here a little bit less often. With tax and tip, I'm spending about $30 for a meal. I still love it - the curry ramen is probably the best I've had in LA.

I tried the Curry Tsukemen and also go the Crispy Rice Tuna from the sushi menu. Overall the…read morenoodles are very good but I didn't care for the curry broth. It just didn't taste like the classic slightly sweet Japanese curry I am accustomed too. Also after awhile it gets overwhelming and less appetizing. The crispy rice tuna was solid. No wait on a friday night.

checked out anzu at its new location, sharing the same space as menya tigre. i loved the chicken…read morekaraage with the curry. ask for a side of their mayo!

We were in the area and the menu looked good. Service was good and I was pleasantly surprised how…read moregood the chicken karaage was. A salad comes with the order with a delicious ginger dressing and hubby made a comment on how good it was . His curry shrimp had plump shrimp and curry had a good flavor. Would definitely recommend this place.

Went for DineLA lunch and had both offerings, the tonkatsu ramen with okra tofu and wagyu hamburger…read morewith waffle fries. Service was well paced with the first course arriving in a few minutes followed by the main. We didn't have high expectations for the cold tofu and okra but it was delicious and the tofu soaked up the soy based sauce and was balanced by the slight crunchiness of the okra. The waffle fries were exceptional - double fried with a curry aioli sauce. The tonkatsu and ramen were also great. The tonkatsu had a light, crispy batter and the ramen was so delicious, with the addition of corn, peas, black fungus and bamboo shoots, truly comforting. The burger was a hit, too. Juicy and flavorful. The small details here didn't go unnoticed, the unique plates, nice bamboo chopsticks and cute hippo candy plate. We chose to sit in front by the open windows since it was such a nice afternoon but the dining area further inside was welcoming, too. I've also been here outside of DineLA and it's just an overall solid experience.

Update- was really looking forward to dinner at Chubby Curry. My friends and I have patronized this…read moreplace since it opened. It was our go-to place for almost two years. We hadn't been in about 6 months and decided to drop in for dinner before a movie- Wow, has it changed- and not in a good way. There were fewer staff and they were spread thin, with not even half the tables full. The place was a little unkept. The menu is all digital- so we had some questions ordering our favorites. We got the Wagu steak with rice and curry and the breaded chicken breast. When the Wagu arrived it was unrecognizable- brown and looked over cooked - no pink. The entire dish was completely unappetizing. It was sad looking. I tried to show the server that this looked nothing like the menu photos in the front wall. He was already flustered and told me "to calm down ma'am" and that is "how it comes- we put soy sauce on it." The calm down nonsense was a real put off. My next question was, why is a restaurant putting soy sauce on perfect Wagu? None of the menu photos show soy sauce. We have never had soy sauce drenched Wagu here ever. The amount of soy sauce - if any-- is up to the guest. We all have our sodium preferences, right? I personally liked their Wagu plate as is. I tried to get the server to follow me to the front wall to show him the photo of all their Wagu dishes on their front wall and he was really not happy. Those photos were how their food always looked- fresh- colorful and delicious looking. The comparison was stunningly different- he would not hear it - and was visible upset with me. Sending this back caused quite a problem- more like an argument with the server who insisted this is how Wagu comes. It does not and I posted a review previously with photos from several visits to this once fun to eat at place. They offered to remake it and I caught the server and chef's convo. Chef was bewildered with the whole no soy sauce thing. The server came back with a small piece of Wagu in a service cup to show me what their Wagu looked like before the soy sauce bath. It was not the bright fresh pink. It was gray, like it had been prepped a couple days ago and refrigerated. Completely unacceptable and not appetizing. I told them to please not remake it. It would be a waste and please Just remove it and we'd order something else. The server was so upset with me he told me he would remove everything and not charge us at all. I felt that was unfair to the restaurant and his attitude was like don't order anything, and do not come back. My guy friend insisted that we pay and the server came back with a bill for just the chicken. I gave him cash for everything we ordered including the Wagu, and he brought me almost all the money back. I was particularly insulted by this. This was such negative energy- I did not want to touch it. I left all the money on the table and left. Message to the owner- replacing servers with digital menus does not lessen their work. it increases their time explaining what dishes are and how dishes come. You need more people because servers have more work in less time. I really felt for this server and did not feel any of this was his fault. The quality drop in food, the excess work due to digital menus, and food not matching the promises made in photos at the front wall from opening day are not your server's fault. We were expecting the same consistency and were sadly disappointed. We will not be returning.

I've been going to SunnyBlue since their first location opened in Santa Monica on Main Street!…read more I'm seeing people get confused between the locations and the CULVER CITY LOCATION HAS SEATING with a community table inside and several smaller tables outside. The Santa Monica one is more grab and go as it's their smaller flagship location. This business has been carried by the owner Keiko who has brought a slice of Japan outside of the designated communities of West LA's Sawtelle and DTLA's Japan Town! Here (at either location) you will find unique delicious flavors of omusubi but also called onigiri rice balls! That you won't find anywhere else! Rice balls are actually shaped into triangles and stuffed or mixed with simple ingredients like a salted plum called ume (it tastes salty, and tangy with a touch of sweetness) To more engaging offerings like the lucky cat with japanese pickles with fresh wasabi, ginger, and bonito(dried fish that is sliced paper thin) These finger foods can be enjoyed as a snack or grab a few to make a meal. The Culver City Location has a decor that immerses you in Japan. They have a small market section with alcohol such as saki, handmade dishware from Japan, cute claw machines for kids, and expanded meal offerings! Besides Keiko being absolutely amazing, the food is as well! From curry stuffed to fresh shisho leaves and pickled wasabi!!! There's lots to choose from and the best part.,,.they have always had an expansive vegan menu! Yes they are very Vegan Friendly! I love the Eggplant Chili Miso and Wasabi Tsukudani. I highly suggest checking out the Culver City location so you can sit down and enjoy a drink and the ambiance and expanded offerings. After going to this place for nearly 16 years there are rare days where things like the rice may be off due to a mistake, but I've only experienced that a total of 2 times in 16 years so it's pretty rare!

My friend eats here a lot so I wanted to try it out myself…read more I placed a togo order online for a miso beef and sunny blue curry omusubi. The order took awhile (about 30 mins) but there is an online tracker and it's quite accurate. Both omusubis were made fresh. The rice was kinda falling apart. It could definitely use more protein. The curry one is sooooo good but needs a little more salt. The beef was good too, it reminded me of Yoshinoya. It was about $6 for one. They have a combo plate but I didn't need the sides.