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    4.8 (20 reviews)
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    Hot Big Squid
    Shirley Z.

    Super delicious! This cute little stand was continently located right outside of the Japanese village plaza on E 1st St. They have 4 items: scallion pancakes, hot little squid, hot big squid, and bobo chicken. They were having a promotion BOGO of the hot big squid so we decided to order that. The gentleman running the stand was super friendly and everything was made to order. After the squid was finished, he asked us if we wanted to add spicy powder to which we said yes. The squid was super soft and had a mala flavor. Not too sure about their hours or when they're there but would recommend and go again when I come back to little Tokyo!

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    Karen C.

    Was walking around Little Tokyo at night and saw this cart parked out front of the plaza, thought I'll give it a try. Currently running a deal where for $13: two for the price of one, hot big squid. Little squid is $10... so mathwise I just had to for get the big squid. Squids came out on a couple of sturdy bamboo skewers, piping hot as advertised. Appreciate the couple of napkins given, as the squids were dripping with spicy oil and seasonings. I would say the squid is more of a medium size than a big. I wouldn't pay $13 for just one, happy for the deal. They take cash and Zelle, QR code and phone number posted on the side of the cart. No credit cards!

    Tea L.

    Squidward is the best. Everytime I see his cart outside of Little Tokyo, it brightens our day. The Hot Big Squid is some of the best squid skewers I've ever had and you get 2 for $13! It is quite spicy though so I ask to add a lil bit

    Erica C.

    The squid skewers are amazing here. Be sure to get them spicy! They are cooked to order, so they are hot and fresh when you eat it.

    Hot big squid
    Andrea V.

    Cute old man selling squid made to order so it's fresh! It's spicy but not overwhelming spice. I have to get one anytime I find his cart

    Squid
    Binky B.

    Was stopping by little tokyo for a pop up store and saw this cute cart! I recognized this place instantly because i remember seeing a tiktok about it like a year ago and never got the chance to see him. But! Today was the day! I asked for spicy and the kick was really nice paired with the squid. SO GOOD!

    Food cart motorcycle. Skewers.
    Pedro A.

    Street food on a skewer. It reminded me of Taipei back in the early '90's. Skewers are cooked to order, so it's a little bit of a wait. The food cart is attached to a motorcycle, kind of a cargo max 3-wheeler. Very creative.

    The food was so amazing and well seasoned! Ask for mild spice if you don't have the best spice tolerance! The man running the shop was incredibly sweet and accommodating. There was also a sweet lady playing music and both of them were super kind and friendly. The vibe reminded me of late night food markets in Asia and I'm so glad I stopped by!

    We got the Big Squid   The guy at the stand is very kind   Very worth spending on and yummy!

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    This was such a cute spot and the father and son were so nice! Loved it a lot. 2 for 13 large squid so yummy.

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    The food was delicious. Guy was super nice and service was well. A lovely area, fun hang out spot with all the other places around.

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    Chubby Cattle

    Chubby Cattle

    4.9(3.9k reviews)
    0.0 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
    •$$$$
    Free WiFi
    Wheelchair accessible

    We came to Chubby Cattle to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience! From the moment we arrived, our server, Kevin, was absolutely wonderful. He took the time to explain the menu to us, answered all of our questions, and gave us excellent recommendations on how to cook and enjoy our meats. His knowledge, attentiveness, and genuine care really stood out. Kevin even brought out a special cut of meat and personally cooked it for us, and it was absolutely delicious! The quality of the food, the cuts of meat, and the freshness were all top-notch. Every bite was amazing! What truly made our visit extra special was the level of service. Kevin went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, enjoying our meal, and having a memorable birthday celebration. His attention to detail and friendly personality made the entire experience even better. Thank you, Kevin, for making my husband's birthday so special and for giving us such an amazing dining experience! We truly appreciate you and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Chubby Cattle, especially if you're looking for delicious food, high-quality meat, ambience and exceptional service! We came to Chubby Cattle to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! From the moment we arrived, our server, Kevin, was absolutely wonderful. He took the time to explain the menu to us, answered all of our questions, and gave us excellent recommendations on how to cook and enjoy our meats. His knowledge, attentiveness, and genuine care really stood out. Kevin even brought out a special cut of meat and personally cooked it for us, and it was absolutely delicious! The quality of the food, the cuts of meat, and the freshness were all top-notch. Every bite was amazing! What truly made our visit extra special was the level of service. Kevin went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, enjoying our meal, and having a memorable birthday celebration. His attention to detail and friendly personality made the entire experience even better. Thank you, Kevin, for making my husband's birthday so special and for giving us such an amazing dining experience! We truly appreciate you and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Chubby Cattle, especially if you're looking for delicious food, high-quality meat, ambience and exceptional service!

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

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    IZAKAYA OSEN

    IZAKAYA OSEN

    4.3(2.2k reviews)
    3.0 mi•Silver Lake
    •$$$
    Kid friendly
    Wheelchair accessible

    This never fails to be a good date night spot. We went late at night on a weekday so there was no…read morewait. One of my favorite non-sushi dishes are the skewers, the miso sea bass in particular. It's so delicate, savory and so buttery. I also loved the new take on the spicy tuna crispy rice by serving thin slices of tuna on a wonton chip. The silverlake roll was just alright and I'd probably not order it again because there's so many more outstanding dishes worth my stomach space.

    Fresh sushi with a unique spin…read more Had a reservation around 8PM on a Monday and waited for a bit for an indoor table to open (outdoor lighting was kinda bright lol) Got the DineLA for $120 pp. - Truffle Chawanmushi: hearty and always one of my favorites - Pomegranate Halibut - Shrimp Croquette - HOT! Reminded me of dimsum shrimp balls. - Bara Chirashi - LOVED the different textures and flavor profiles of the various components of this dish. Esp the Shiso flowers (tartness) - Miso Soup - Premium Sashimi (scallop, Otoro, salmon): salmon was my favorite! otoro was oh-so-fatty melt in your mouth - Premium Sushi (Golden eye snapper, ebi uni, and I forgot the other): Golden eye snapper was my FAVE! - Miso black cod: sweet, savory, buttery, also melt in your mouth. tasty! - Yuzu Sorbet: refreshing - Birthday matcha ice cream and basque cake.: cake was yummyy - Roku Rose was alright Overall, glad I got to try the DineLA tho the pricepoint def does reflect the higher quality of ingredients. I'd potentially come back for special occasions. Service was friendly, but it felt a little disorganized tbh. Felt like we had to flag people down for drink orders. Also felt rushed through our courses. Wish they waited for all of us to finish before collecting our plates. Easily found free street parking around the corner so don't have to do valet

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    Kopan Izakaya

    Kopan Izakaya

    4.3(136 reviews)
    4.1 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center
    Free parking
    Kitchen open late

    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.

    Looking for a sushi place in KTown and Kopan Izakaya hit the spot perfectly! Love the buy one roll,…read moreget second 50% off and our server was helpful in guiding us through the menu. We ordered seaweed salad, shrimp shu mai, Cilantro Salmon Roll, baked Baby Crawfish roll, house Eel & Avocado roll and Truffle Salmon Blue Crab signature dish. Everything was delicious and fresh, but I would've like a bit more unagi in the eel roll. My favorite was the baked baby crawfish. There was plenty for the 2 of us to enjoy. Service was attentive, friendly and quick, maybe because they weren't too busy at 3pm on Sunday. We were seated in a booth and the lighting was low and felt slightly clandestine, which we both liked. This would be great for a business meeting or after work drinks and starters. They validate parking for 2 hours and the 2nd floor location was easy to find. I look forward to bringing friends here for more private whispers and town gossip over good food. Cheers! "CC"

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    KazuNori | Downtown LA

    KazuNori | Downtown LA

    4.4(3.7k reviews)
    0.4 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    There's a parking structure nearby where you can park and get your ticket validated, which makes…read moreparking pretty convenient. Seating inside is very limited and consists entirely of bar seating, so don't expect to come here with a large group. The staff was very attentive and did a great job making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. One small detail I really appreciated was the restroom. They have two types of hand soap: scented and unscented. The unscented soap is meant for when you're going back to continue eating, while the scented soap is for after you've finished your meal. It's such a small touch, but it really adds to the overall experience and shows how much thought they put into the details. For the food, we got the 6-hand-roll set, which ended up being plenty to fill us up. The rice was perfectly warm and had a slight seasoning to it, which helped bring everything together with the flavors of the fish and seafood. The hand rolls were fresh and satisfying without feeling overly heavy. Price-wise, I think it's fair for the quality you're getting. Overall, Kazunori is a solid spot for hand rolls if you're in the area or just craving some good sushi!

    I've visited this location numerous times, but this review is based on my most recent visit…read more * Parking is available in the same building for $7. Street parking is also available, but it can be difficult to find and may require a bit of a walk. * We were a party of two. My partner ordered three ankimo hand rolls because she loves ankimo, and I ordered the six-roll set. * The rice in my first two rolls was a little too hot, possibly because it had just been prepared. From the third roll onward, the temperature was fine. * After my partner had the second ankimo roll, we both felt that there was too much sauce and that it was overpowering the ankimo. We had just visited the Pasadena location the week before, where the flavor was much more balanced, so the difference was noticeable to us. * We asked the server if they could use a little less sauce on the next ankimo roll, but we were told that everything was standardized and could not be changed. * We tried to clarify that we were not asking them to change the ankimo recipe or any pre-made seasoning. We were simply asking for a little less of the sauce that the chef squeezes on while assembling the hand roll. However, we were given the same answer again that it was standardized and could not be adjusted. * At that point, we stopped asking and just accepted it as it was. Interestingly, the last ankimo roll actually tasted just right, which made us think the chef may have understood what we were asking for even though there seemed to be some miscommunication with the server. Overall, the food itself was not the main issue. We've visited this location many times and have generally had good experiences. This visit was disappointing mainly because a very simple request turned into a communication issue that we felt could have been handled more easily.

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    Daikokuya Little Tokyo - Daikoku Ramen

    Daikokuya Little Tokyo

    4.1(10k reviews)
    0.1 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
    •$$

    Daikokuya is a long time staple of Little Tokyo, whenever I'm in town on business or vacation I…read moremake a point to visit. Their ramen noodles are always cooked perfectly (I like them a little firm) and their broths are super flavorful, their eggs cooked perfectly. I usually enjoy their spicy or black garlic broths which add extra kicks. Daikokuya can be busy throughout the day, but there servers and kitchen staff work hard to turn around orders and tables relatively quickly. Anytime is a good time for ramen from Daikokuya.

    Daikokuya is a solid ramen franchise from the Bishamon group. I miss how close the Hacienda…read morelocation one back in the day, and now the closest one to me is the MPK location, but if any of my out of town, out of state, out of country friends are visiting and they have a hankering for ramen with a strong, but not super heavy kotteri flavor. The location isn't super big and it does get super busy with people putting their names on the wait list and people queueing busily outside (overflow of people waiting for many of the other restaurants along this part of the block too). Overall the ramen isn't bad, chashu is nice and fatty and tender. Ramen is rich and filling. It's nice that it already comes with an egg too and you don't have to add another one. Lots of other side dishes and combos too if someone in your party doesn't want ramen. However, with the increases in prices, the fact that there's many other options in LT, and the fact that there are other Daikokuya locations, it's an alright LT option.

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    Budonoki - Aburi Salmon

    Budonoki

    4.6(377 reviews)
    3.6 mi•East Hollywood

    Budonoki is easily the best meal I've had during my most recent trip to LA. In my party of four, we…read moreshared the following dishes: two orders of the spicy tuna handrolls, two orders of the negima -- "jidori chicken oyster with negi", a scallop crudo, a curry pan (two pieces to an order), a charred Japanese sweet potato (three pieces to an order), an order of aburi salmon (six pieces to an order), budo-"gnocchi" -- made with rice cakes instead of actual potato gnocchi, wagyu zabuton -- prepared as steak frites, and a few cocktails. Although their menu is regularly updated and posted on their website, they'll also have a piece of paper on the table listing on the special of the day. On our visit, the special was fried yellow tail, but we ultimately passed since our order was already loaded. After you place your order, the dishes are coursed out so not everything hits the table at the same time. Pacing was perfect and service was polite and attentive. Of the items we ordered the crowd favorite was the fries from the steak fries dipped into the sauce of the budo-gnocchi dish. The fries were effectively a perfected version of the McDonald's fry: golden and crispy, crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. The wagyu was sliced into beautiful bite-size pieces and was melt-in-you-mouth tender. Definitely a must order! Another favorite of mine was the Japanese sweet potato. The surface of the potato is beautifully brûléed, there's an intense richness from the glob of miso koji butter on top, and the chives add a nice freshness to the dish. I cannot recommend Budonoki enough if you're a foodie. Seriously some of the best food I've had in LA.

    Parking is hard to find. I came in expecting more authentic…read moreflavors but it's more of a fusion Americanized type place. Maitake salad: tasty but it was extremely salty Negima: too sweet Aburi salmon: this actually made me mad because this is one of my fav sushis lol. the salmon had black pepper on it... there was fish also in the middle which is not usual for oshi sushi...it made it fall apart... the wasabi was sweet (?!) Cute place for drinks (they have really cute cups for some of the drinks) If you are looking for Japanese food I wouldn't pick this place.

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    Budonoki - Quarter sheets x TOMATO PANZANELLA: munak ranch heirloom tomatoes, focaccia croutons, chickpea-miso dressing | $18

    Quarter sheets x TOMATO PANZANELLA: munak ranch heirloom tomatoes, focaccia croutons, chickpea-miso dressing | $18

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    kodo

    kodo

    4.3(568 reviews)
    1.2 mi•Downtown

    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!

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