Everything about this place is amazing…read more Been here twice now, Dinner and Brunch. Both menus are a must try. Servers are attentive and genuine. Didn't take many photos because I couldn't wait to dive into the food. You can't miss with any pic here. Brunch pick: Baked cook Bing! Steak and Eggs Crispy Rice Smoked Ribs Dinner pick: Pan cooked Bing!!! Get the bing! Perfectly paired with their Ricotta, Jam & Chili Crunch. Grilled Bok Choy Smoked Bo Ssäm

Maybe we got the wrong dishes but the macaroni was too peppery without much flavor, hanger steak…read morewas okay and topped with really pungent flavored mushrooms, cauliflower was perfect with a slight acidic flavor with green and red onions that complimented it well. Grapefruit drink was very concentrated. Felt like it needed to be served on top of ice. Service was amazing and vibes were the best part. I would come back for the date night vibes and try other dishes.

An extremely LA experience. The oldest Japanese restaurant in Boyle Heights and an official…read morelandmark in Los Angeles. It is the definition of "Mom and Pop" with a tiny staff and only 4 tables and some seats at a counter. We went on a Sat around 2pm and the wait was only 10-15 min for a table. People tend to be respectful and eat and move on knowing others are waiting. We ordered green tea, and my wife got Oolong tea, then complimentary miso soups came out that were exceptional. This is said too much, but you could, you could taste the love in the food. It was like someone was cooking for us in their house. My wife got a bowl that had the most amazingly cooked bok choy in it along with the salmon. I didn't know I would be getting excited about bok choy, but it was that good. I had the salmon teriyaki combo that included a salad and spicy tuna roll. I think I audibly moaned when I ate the spicy tuna roll. Just a different level of flavor and freshness. The only thing that sucked was there is no restroom for customers. We needed to go down to the metro station 1.5 blocks away and use the public toilet, which was free, clean and easy to use, but still, it was a big hassle when we just wanted to stay there and enjoy our food. I mean and we were drinking tea and eating soup, so you can imagine. Come and enjoy this amazing hidden local gem, just use the restroom before you get here.

If you're looking for a true hidden gem in Boyle Heights, this place is an absolute must-visit !!!…read moreIt's the oldest Japanese restaurant in Boyle Heights and one of the last original spots still standing after more than 70 years in the neighborhood.. It's a small mom-and-pop restaurant that feels like stepping back in time in the best way possible... The restaurant itself is tiny, maybe 3 booths and a few high-top seats, fitting around 15 to 20 people at most, so be prepared to wait if you come during peak hours. We visited on a Saturday evening around 5:30 PM. We waited about 15-20 minutes for a table, but it was absolutely worth it.. The place is run by what I believe are a brother and sister... The brother is the chef, and the sister runs the front of the house.. She seats guests, waits tables, and makes you feel immediately welcome.. She's incredibly friendly, bubbly, and helpful, offering great recommendations and explaining the most popular dishes... We ended up ordering a couple of their combination plates.. One was the teriyaki beef with a spicy tuna roll, which came with miso soup, salad, and rice. The other was the teriyaki chicken with assorted sashimi, also served with soup, salad, and rice. Everything was phenomenal... The sashimi was fresh and cut thick, and the portions were generous for the price... Honestly, it's one of the best values you'll find for Japanese food in the area.. Every bite tasted incredibly fresh and homemade.. The whole experience honestly felt like sitting down in someone's home in Japan and enjoying a meal they just cooked for you... Another cool detail is all the memorabilia and photos on the walls showing the history of the restaurant and the neighborhood... It adds so much character and reminds you that this place has been part of the community for decades. If you don't want to wait, you can always call ahead and order for pickup, but we wanted the full experience of dining in, and I'm glad we did.. This spot absolutely lives up to the hype !!! Five out of five stars !!. Highly recommend checking it out !!!

The inside is low lit & gives an elevated ambiance. Service was fantastic and very attentive. We…read morestarted with the pacific oysters & spicy tuna crispy rice. The pacific oysters are a good size and I really enjoyed the yuzu-kosho ponzu sauce on it. The spicy tuna crispy rice have a good amount of spicy tuna on top & I loved how crispy they made the rice underneath. The Kodo trio comes with uni, toro, & wagyu and the Toro sampler comes with o-toro, chu-toro, akami. All of these handrolls were phenomenal & just left you wanting more. The Wagyu katsu you cook on a hot stone at the table which I liked as an interactive dish. The Wagyu cheeseburger was dripping with juice but still had those crunchy edges. The Uni pasta was beautiful & delicious. The Chimichurri prawns I could eat multiple plates of- the shell comes sliced down the middle so you just have to peel it off. For dessert we ordered the Kodo basque cheesecake & Miso chocolate torte. I love a basque cheesecake & the sesame crumble added great texture. The miso chocolate torte made me wish I ordered my own. Everything from start to finish was amazing, it's hard to pick favorites. Parking- valet $13

I really enjoy eating here because service is fast and friendly. You get a lovely meal and every…read morestaff member you meet is always so friendly. Food is delicious, drinks are good, and parking isn't hard to find if you're willing to walk a little. The design kinda dark inside, but the patio is always nice. The best part? I can be in and out in less than an hour if I wanted!

I recommend eating at this place because their meats and specialties are perfect…read more The service 10/10 The atmosphere is perfect

I'm going to keep this one short and sweet…read more Food is delicious, truly can't go wrong with any item on the menu. I'm a musubi fiend so that's a must for me. It's in a food hall, in case you're not sure where it's at. Parking in LA can be limited. What makes me like the place the most is the brains behind this operation. Braddah Tim is a Hawaii native, so I'm always going to rock with the ohana making a name for themselves on the mainland here. Dude was super chill and welcoming. Mahalo for the service and food brah, keep it up.

This was one of those places I knew nothing about, discovered randomly when looking for places to…read moreeat nearby, took one look at, and said to myself that I definitely needed to try it. Dropped by on a Saturday evening with my brother, no reservation. I was worried we'd be stuck waiting for an hour or more for a table but we were seated in less than ten minutes, despite the fact that it was a full house. The menu has an interesting assortment of traditional Italian pastas, Japanese classics, and Japanese-Italian fusion dishes. It's not a huge menu, but is just the right size to have a number of dishes I wish I could've tried all at once. I went with the bacon and mushrooms Japanese style sauce, which was a dashi and soy sauce base with bacon and mushrooms and a garnish of grated radish and nori. This was incredibly delicious, unique, and a true blend of Japanese and Italian flavors. The bacon was phenomenal and there was a generous amount on the plate. My brother got the arrabbiata. He asked them to not make it very spicy, but it still had a good kick (I definitely wouldn't have asked for it to be milder, but to each their own). The flavors were rich. And in both dishes, the pasta was cooked perfectly. Dinner comes with a complimentary salad and rolls. Our food came out fast, and our server was friendly. The owners were really nice, welcoming people. I loved the vibe of this place, with its dim lighting and quiet, laidback atmosphere. PASTA e PASTA is a gem and absolutely on my must-return-to list on my next trip to Little Tokyo.

This is my second time dining here and each experience gets worse. The pastas are decent I do wish…read morethey had different options of noodles and for the price it isn't bad but what led to the two star rating is the service!!! It was not busy at all we got at right away and there was empty tables but our server could not remember a single request we asked for . We asked for Parmesan, the check along with Togo boxes on separate occasions (which I think are quite normal requests to ask for ) he forgot all of them and we had to ask his co-worker. At the end of the meal he apologized for forgetting the items and asked if we wanted a Togo bag for our meals which as you guessed he forgot again. I'm sorry but the restaurant was at like 20% capacity. Also they messed up on part of our order. All and all we will not be returning again Also the gratin we ordered was very hard to eat.

Finally made it to Marugame Monzo and it definitely lived up to the hype! The uni udon was the…read morehighlight of the meal--rich, creamy, and absolutely worth ordering if you're a fan of uni. We also tried the seafood tomato udon, veggie udon, miso carbonara udon, and the fried chicken skin, and everything was delicious. Each dish had its own unique flavor, and you can really tell they put a lot of care into making their noodles. We came on a Saturday for lunch, so we expected a long wait, but it was actually very reasonable and totally bearable. Service was efficient, and once seated, the food came out pretty quickly. Overall, a great spot for fresh handmade udon, and I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

Sometimes you just want a simple well made meal…read more I love coming by to watch the udon masters make the udon, so freshly made! I love getting a kake udon, just great handmade udon with really flavorful broth and some green onions as complements to the noodle soup. Amazing!

Definitely would not recommend coming here, especially if you are in a bigger party. We had 9…read morepeople here for a birthday celebration - food and drinks were really slow and came out staggered. Almost 1.5 hours before all the dishes finally came out. And service was also not great - the server brought out a drink that we didn't order by mistake, told us we could have it on the house, but ended up charging us for it anyway. Had already left when we noticed it. Also told us cake fee was $10, but ended up charging us $20. Food-wise, very hit or miss. The unadon, hamburger steak, and curry udon were all really good, but the yakitori skewers tended to be disappointing. The Tsukune was dry, the Negima was quite bland. The Miso Black Cod was also quite overdone, became quite rubbery when served and also was cold. Overall, I would not come back again, or recommend it. Given the price point, I expected that the food and service left much to be desired.

Taberu is no longer Taberu…read more With new management, a new kitchen, and a completely new menu, it honestly feels like a totally different restaurant--and I think they should consider changing the name because it's pretty misleading if you're expecting the old experience. The menu now leans much more toward fine dining, and the prices definitely reflect that. As someone who's more of a casual diner and really enjoyed the previous menu, this new direction just wasn't for me. The staff were very kind and took the time to explain all the changes, which I appreciated. However, we ordered about six dishes and were surprised at how small the portions were. On top of that, most of the items were unfortunately pretty bland. Sadly, I won't be returning, and I really miss the old menu.

I recently visited this place and had such a great experience! The Toowoomba pasta was absolutely…read moredelicious--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The avocado salad was fresh and perfectly balanced, which paired so well with the meal. I also tried their latte, and it was smooth and really well-made. You can tell they care about both the food and drinks here. Overall, such a cozy spot with amazing quality. I'll definitely be coming back!

PARKING: Not sure because I walked here but I think they valet? There is street parking and a lot…read moreacross but that might be only for Ralphs. SEATING: About 15, 20 tables? Pretty spacious! Very pretty decor. The seats are pretty comfortable! SERVICE: Friendly service! Only two employees but quick service! They refilled the waters and made sure to ask if we needed anything constantly. FOOD: I got the street sandwhich and my friend got the shrimp burger. Pretty good overall! I did feel like my sandwich was pretty small but when I tried finishing it, I barely could! It was filled with so much delicious egg. The bread was a bit thinner than I like. However, I loved it! The drinks were a bit too sweet like they didn't mix it entirely and the syrup sat at the bottom. Street Sandwhich 4/5 Shrimp Burger 3.5/5 Jasmine Lychee 3/5 Peach Tea 1.5/5 OVERALL: A hidden gem in a hotel which was a nice change of pace! Loved that I tried something new and enjoyed it!