This is the $55 Dine LA prefix set last three photos were separate from another time I went before…read more Overall, tastes great. Pretty good deal. Appetizers: tuna, fish tempura, plum marinated tomatoes Yakitori: chicken skin and chicken thigh It was crispy and flavorful. Main: Sushi omakase The fish was delicious and rich. Last course: DIY handroll Taste delicious. Impressive presentation. Service is good. Nice casual spot.

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.

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.

Interesting experience to say the least…read more Came on a Saturday night off the whim and was seated right away. There's indoor and outdoor. Outdoor consists of the sidewalk & a sectioned off patio section. I liked the dark ambiance, it felt very romantic. The lighting was very intimate. A waitress came, got our drink orders and we ordered the duck breast as an appetizer. We got our drinks, which the tall glass is very misleading as I felt like I barely sipped anything and it was GONE, lol. I ordered the watermelon drink and it was tasty, I just wanted watermelon water anyways. It came with a watermelon slice which was nice. After the drinks we were WAITING idk how long until a different waitress came and took our order ?? We put in our entree, received them & never got our appetizer. We were waiting a long time for someone else to come by. I ordered the seared kanpachi jalapeño roll, which 10/10!! it was flavorful, had the spice & felt fresh. I didn't have to add anything like soy sauce to it. I just eat all my sushi with ginger and it paired great with it. Finally someone showed up & we said we ordered a duck breast appetizer with the first waitress, which was never put in. So the second waitress went ahead and put it in. The duck breast has an interesting texture. I can't explain it. I did not like the texture. The flavor was fine but the texture really threw me off personally. Kind of reminded me of pâté cat food, it felt like how paté cat food looks if that makes sense. Texture wise. Overall, service was trash. The waitresses were both unfriendly, but I guess that's just LA customer service nowadays. We waited forever. Spent more time waiting rather than eating. Valet or street metered parking. Restrooms in the back, 2 single unisex stalls.

Ordered the wagyu and mushroom, make sure the squeeze the lemon on top…read more Great selection of fake And the 12 pcs sushi platter fed 3 comfortably - the inside is on the smaller side The out door area is a bit more spacious which we preferred

The food was good, but unfortunately the service left a lot to be desired…read more We were seated about 20 minutes after our reservation time, despite checking in on time. Meanwhile, people who arrived late and were already past their grace period were seated before us. Once seated, we were placed at a table where the person in the booth couldn't even get out because the nearby table blocked the exit. Our server didn't come over until about 15 minutes after we were seated. She never brought our drinks, and we had to remind her. We also asked for extra ginger, which was never brought to us, but was eventually delivered to a nearby table instead. Lastly, we ordered the Hachi Mori, upon delivery the uni was knocked off by the server and nearly fell off the platter (photo attached). The food itself was good, but the overall service and experience made it difficult to rate this place higher.

Holy moly ! What a great surprising find ! I was in the area visiting the Largo .. I was very…read morehungry! I didn't have high expectations but wow , so glad I found this gem ! I had a a few open hand rolls , rock shrimp & the crispy tuna rice & spicy salmon dish , EPIC ! The service for sweet , fast and effective. Perfect timing for the Largo show after you pick up your tickets at will call ! Can't wait to return , I want to try EVERYTHING on the menu lol !

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.

Hidden gem, its underground and didn't have a big sign. Will easily miss the place unless you look…read morecarefully. Definitely worth the effort to find the place. All the dishes we ordered were really good. Spicy seafood hotpot was full of flavor. Recommend adding ramen to the hotpot. Chicken karrage and pork cutlets was fried perfectly. The skewers were juicy and flavorful. Server was friendly and attentive. Only bad thing about this place is they share restroom with the K-TV next door.

Cozy spot, only bar seating was available when we went. Got several different skewers, my favorite…read moremight be the sausage. I think I was expecting a more extensive yakitori menu but absolutely enough variety. Great, quick service, will definitely go back

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.

Tony (owner) is there every day to ensure operation runs smoothly. And there seems to be quite a…read morebit of regulars because I noticed Tony would greets them by their name and open arm. The hostess is always welcoming while the wait staff is attentive. Expect a slight bit of wait if you don't have a reservation but it's well worth it. We usually ask for bar seating because we enjoy watching them grill. To start, we get the Ochazuke, check the chalkboard for any specials and order some sake/beer while we browse through the menu. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Food: - Yellowtail fish collar: special, surprising amount…read moreof fish on the small collar, good flavor - Yaki onigiri: best value! The house special one was tasty especially with the crunchy rice. The salmon onigiri needed more salmon - Stuffed shitake: great flavor and consistency wasn't too rubbery - Steak: decent - Meatballs: I expected more flavor, but good consistency - Shiso Chicken: my least favorite dish since it had the least flavor Ambiance: - Don't be deceived by its humble exterior, this place can get packed and is quite cozy inside - Make reservations! Even on a weeknight, the restaurant gets crowded - Staff were helpful and efficient - Street parking - You can see them grilling the food in the bar area - Overall great pricing for Izakaya

Only had drinks, they were great. Very friendly. Very clean…read more Had a hot sake and a an aloha

Used to live nearby and try to come back whenever we can. Glad to see little has changed! Ambiance…read moreis incredible: like stepping into an 80s/90s time capsule. Food is reasonably priced too

Got a bunch of skewers and some hand rolls and this place was such a cool dinner experience. The…read moredark, moody interior with the smoky smell reminded me of a late night Asian market, which made the whole place feel really unique. You do have to buy a beer or some type of alcohol to order the skewers and it actually paired really well with the food. The skewers were all really good and my favorite was easily the scallop skewer. The tuna and eel hand rolls were also absolutely bussin and probably my other highlights. The service was solid and the whole place had a really fun late night vibe. Definitely a unique spot for dinner.

This location is notorious for having a line outside its doors and now I understand why. If you…read morearrive later, it seems you'll be part of the parking lot crowd, but on a Sunday evening around 6:30 I was able to get right in immediately and sit down to some of the best kimchi pancake I've ever had. While I ordered nearly every skewer and had to have a childhood favorite, tteokbokki, I was surprised to try such a tasty soup served before the real meal began. This whole establishment is a vibe! The lighting and seating are perfect for a photo op or two, and when they say the spicy chicken is spicy, they mean it. I can see why it's worth the wait to dine in one of K Town's best eateries. Whether you have something to celebrate or not, I guarantee on a day when I need my favorite comfort food, I'll be right back to my kimchi pancake, tteokbokki and soup. While you're there, be sure to help the wait staff save table space with their many small plates by stacking them neatly. You'd be surprised what appetites speedy service rewards, and I think everyone deserves to eat here at least once in their K Town adventures.