Definitely would not recommend coming here, especially if you are in a bigger party. We had 9 people 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. read more

My family and I had an amazing experience at Taberu! When we visited, it was only the second day of their new Michelin-chef curated menu...such a pleasant surprise! Our server ended up being the manager, Savior, who was just great. He took the time to explain everything about the menu to us, answered questions, and really made me feel like we were VIP's! The restaurant is moody and dark, perfect for a date night. The menu has entrees, but also many small plates so we did a variety of both. Drinks: Kiwi sorbet high 5/5 Taberu rice lager 5/5 Small plates: Fried yam potato, ikura cream 4/5 Crispy pork belly crepe 5/5 Uni kiritanpo 4/5 Yakitori omakase 4/5 Entrees: Kobujime salmon and ikura 3/5 Grilled A4 Wagyu 5/5 Grilled lamb 6/5 (our favorite dish we got) Hitsumabushi (grilled unagi and rice) 5/5 All of the dishes were plated and served beautifully! I would 100 times recommend the crispy pork belly crepe, yakitori, and grilled lamb. read more

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Came here on NYE because a friend was spinning that night. The space is on the smaller side, but the vibes are on point, intimate, energetic, and I can easily see it getting packed on a regular night. They were running a limited menu for NYE, which I wish had been the full lineup, but honestly everything we ordered still hit. The small bites were solid, and the ramen was comforting and flavorful, definitely enough to make me curious about what the full menu looks like. Currently working on convincing my wife we need a return trip. What really makes TABERU stand out is the concept behind it. It's backed by top restaurateurs from Tokyo who collectively own over 200 restaurants, all coming together to bring street-level Tokyo flavors to LA. The name "TABERU" ties into Sandaiyokkyu, the three major human desires, with the focus on shokuyoku, the desire to eat. That philosophy actually shows in the food: simple, intentional, and satisfying. Their chefs from Tokyo created a menu you don't really see elsewhere in LA. Signature dishes like the Yasai Makis (fresh veggies wrapped in pork) sound incredible, and it's great to see vegetarian and vegan options as well. Short version: great atmosphere, solid food even on a limited menu, and a concept that feels thoughtful rather than gimmicky. Definitely coming back to experience it properly. read more

Taberu - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Nicely decorated restaurant near the Art District. Finding street parking was a little difficult; we ended up in a parking lot a couple of blocks away for $5 per hour. We were a party of seven and were given two iPads to place our orders. This system felt a bit inefficient since everyone needed time to browse the menu. It would make more sense to have a QR code for guests to view the menu on their own devices and then have one person submit the order on an iPad for the table. Another issue was that once the server took the iPads to place our order, we could no longer see what we had submitted. There were also several mistakes: a few items we ordered didn't arrive, and three items we didn't order showed up on our list. It was a bit of a mess, but the servers were very kind and attentive, and they eventually got everything sorted out. We ordered the following: Kanpachi Carpaccio Tako Sunomono Tonpeiyaki Soba Meshi "Jidori" Chicken Katsu Tamagotoji Mochi Chicken Ramen (sub chicken for pork) Tan Tan Ramen The Carpaccio and Sunomono were both refreshing and flavorful. The Tonpeiyaki was just okay. The Soba Meshi had us scratching our heads--it's supposed to be a mix of fried rice and yakisoba noodles, but ours was about 85% rice and 15% noodles. We were also surprised that the "Jidori" Chicken Katsu Tamagotoji didn't come with rice. There was a mix-up with my niece's Chicken Ramen--she asked for pork instead of chicken but received chicken. She decided to keep it and didn't want to make a fuss. A few of us ordered Tan Tan ramen and it was good but needed more minced pork. The Mochi was my favorite--it was the perfect way to end the meal. Overall, the restaurant has a nice atmosphere and friendly service, but the ordering system and a few food details could definitely use some improvement. read more

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Cool little spot in the Arts District! We came here randomly on a late Sunday afternoon and didn't have many expectations, but was pleasantly surprised. "Izakaya" style dining means to eat and dine for as long as you want, and order Japan-style through a kiosk app to send to the kitchen (as our waiter happily described). The waiter at the front was happy to explain everything to us and have us sit anywhere since they just opened for the night. Glad to have something a little chill and private, as he recommended their classic skewers and sakes and beers. Everything here was cooked great. Flavors were tasty and cooked hot off the stove. The bacon-wrapped Portobello Mushroom skewer was my favorite skewer. Absolutely bomb and juicy, as the flavor of the bacon just soaked into the mushroom so nicely. The other skewers were as expected and okay, but I would come back for those mushroom skewers! I was also craving soba noodles for a hot summer day, and decided to try their soba noodle salad (Gyu Shabu Soba Salad). I've never seen soba noodles served like this, but it was a winner for me! I loved how fresh and flavorful it was - almost like a papaya salad meets heartier soba noodles. Great flavors and filling enough to share. We also shared a "jifori" chicken katsu w/ egg rice bowl which was heartier and filled us up - a comfort dish. Overall it can get pricey if you keep ordering up, but we had a good experience. Very lowkey, not too many people around, and tucked away in the middle of the Arts District... It's a bit unassuming from the outside, but I love how spacious, clean, and comfy their interior is (especially loved their gorgeous yellow couches with side-by-side seating all around). I'm not sure how many times I'll be in the area, but Taberu is a great spot to pop into if you don't want some sausages at the neighboring Wurstkuche or don't want to reserve a table at the other neighboring dining spots La Cha Cha or Manuela... Taberu is great, quick, casual and comfy with some real tasty bar-style bites and eats! read more

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I really wanted to like this place because the presentation was amazing. However, the service was kind of mad and the food was also subpar I attended a 222 event here and met the sixth other people. Staff was friendly enough that they sat us down fairly quickly and took our drink orders however, in the two hours we were there one of my group members didn't even get his food and I don't think that he ordered anything Super complex. It took them another hour and a half to provide the fried rice at another person in my group ordered and then they got the drinks wrong and my order wrong. The server was nice enough to take the guys order off of the bill, but given we had another location to go to the guy in my group didn't even get to eat so that kind of sucked my sushi came out pretty cold and it was really expensive for the amount of pieces I got I think it was $85 prior to tipping for my drink. The one roll and the sashimi I ordered. read more

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Taberu is no longer Taberu. 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. read more

Taberu - New 2026 menu + new management + new kitchen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Taberu is such a pleasant eatery to get quality Japanese food. When walked in I was first greeted with a warm smile. All the other workers seemed to be in a great mood. As I waited for my friend to arrive I noticed the menu had a lot of great options. The appetizers ranged from $6-16, mains from $13-34, and the yaki skewers from $4-15. The restaurant gives off izakaya vibes. Perfect for a casual get together. read more

Upon arrival we were greeted with a different menu than our last visits. According to them, they had completely overhauled about 3 weeks ago, to introduce more complex dishes at a slightly higher price point matching nearby restaurants. We were a little dismayed as during our previous visits, the food and price point were quite reasonable and we all thought the food options were much yummier than the new menu. We decided to just try out the charred sashimi starter and the omakase yakitori. The ambience was nice, and the servers were very attentive and friendly. Charred Sashimi ($26 6pc): Had no char, although the fish itself was good quality. Our favorite part about it was the smoked soy sauce that accompanied it. It was a very unique and delicious. Yakitori Omakase ($28 4pc): did not taste very yakitori ish and was definitely not grilled over charcoal... The chicken breast just tasted boiled and dry. the old Taberu menu will be missed read more

Taberu - Omakase yakitori - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I can not wait to come back. We went when it opened for lunch. My japanese mother is very picky when we go out to eat japanese food. She loved the food. She said it tasted like home. The owner was so kind and impressed us with the variety of choices that were given to us. The restaurant itself is so inviting. I really love the decor. The art district area is a nice break from downtown LA. read more

Taberu - Cool design on wall - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love the outdoor seating they have here. You order food off an ipad so it's nice there are pictures. The inside is super cute. The tuna tartare serves sauce and egg on the side but I wasn't really sure how to eat it so it was a little plain without any sauce but the rice chips they use are really delicious. Everything here tasted pretty healthy. My husband and I were lucky to find free parking on the street. I really loved the wagyu skewer.. don't eat anything else because nothing compares to that meat. We also got unagi which melted in our mouth. We also got some shrimp fried rice which tasted like a healthy version of benihana. We also got th hangar steak and yakiniku skewer. Hangar steak had great flavor while I felt like the yakiniku beef skewer was a little game-y. I will say that after eating here, I felt like I ate a LOT but I was not bloated the next morning so I would say the food is pretty clean for what it's worth. The quality and health is there. The servers were also super nice and friendly. We finished off with tiramisu fror dessert which was so yummy I wish there was more wet cake at the bottom. read more

Appetizer kanpachi carpaccio delicious! Take sunomono also very good. The Japanese pudding is delicious flan-type desert. Servers were very polite and took good care of us. read more

Taberu - This is a Japanese gastropub. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came by here with a couple friends for dinner on a weekday night. Got the a5 waygu uni skewer, tepin yaki, hojicha tiramisu, and the get you high flight. The waygu was definitely the highlight but it was on the pricier end being $30 per skewer. A little disappointed in the flights. They were a bit too sweet and tasted pretty syrupy. The food came out extremely slow as well so expect to be there a bit longer. Food: 7.9/10 Service: 7/10 Ambience: 9/10 read more

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We stumbled upon a gem of a spot during a quick trip to LA for an exhibition. My friend and I didn't have reservations, and while it seemed like you needed them for indoor seating, we ended up on the cozy patio with heaters. Honestly, I think we lucked out--the patio was super inviting! That said, the inside looked amazing, with its dim lighting, great color scheme, and comfy seating. We came for a light bite and left very satisfied. My friend loved her picks, and so did I. I went with the Toro Taku roll on the server's recommendation. While it was delicious, it was smaller than I expected--just four pieces and not a lot of fish. I couldn't help but envy some of the sushi I saw at other tables, which looked amazing. Next time, I'll stick with my instincts and try the roll I was originally eyeing. What I did love, though, was the pork belly-wrapped Portobello mushroom--an absolute standout pick. Note to self: order more of this next time. There was a little mix-up about whether they had matcha iced tea, but our server brought it out eventually, and it was worth the wait--delicious! My friend ordered the A5 Premium Wagyu Uni and the Spicy Avocado Cucumber appetizer, and she raved about both. The only downside? Parking. Like most places in LA, you have to hunt for it and pay. But we found a cheap $5 lot just half a block away, so not too bad--yay! All in all, this was a delicious experience, though we probably should've ordered more since portions weren't as big as we expected. I'm already eyeing the Half Ramen for next time--sounds like a perfect way to start or finish the meal. What do you think? Is Half Ramen a starter or the grand finale? read more

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We celebrated our girlfriend's birthday here with a party of 13 people & it was great! They were extremely accommodating to our large party size and gave us a big long table and service was amazing Our side of the table ordered a Sapporo beer tower along with a 720 ml of Dassai 23 sake which is the best one I forgot the name of all the dishes we ordered but we ordered the Yakiniku Beef Yakitori, the shiso & pork belly yakitori, the Kanpachi Carpaccio, Spare Ribs, Salmon Maki, Miso Ramen & some other dishes. The Kanpachi Carpaccio was my favorite! It was so buttery & the sauces on top paired so well with the fish. Another favorite was the spare ribs because the meat was so freakin juicy & tender and fell off the bone so easily... WE ATE THAT SHIT UPPPP Our server brought us a dessert for the birthday girl & even sang for her which damn bro had a voice of an angel so thank you for blessing us with that! Hands down a great experience & definitely recommend to anyone who's lookin for some good Izakaya food read more

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I'm so glad I got to come here and finally try their food. I've always passed by it but so glad I finally got to experience. We got sashimi, crispy kaarage, skewers (chile relleno, oyster mushroom, and premium wagyu), and a dragon roll. We also ordered the cocktail of the day. The sashimi was very good and melts in your mouth. I really enjoyed the skewers as well. The restaurant has a really nice ambience. It's really pretty inside and it got crowded as the dinner rush came in. This is a really cute date spot in the Arts District! read more

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I ordered unagidon and it was served in a small hot bowl. For $28 I expected more. There were only 2-3 small pieces of unagi on top of white rice. I can't say I liked the sauce bc it was a little spicy which was so unexpected.. it was just ok for me. The eel could have been more tender as well. I did like the ambiance and the salads other people at our table ordered were a generous portion and totally shareable. I got to try some and really enjoyed the fresh garlic dressing. Our waitress was very informative with the menu selections. But I did notice that service was a little slow. We asked for more dressing for the salad and it came 20 minutes later. :-/ Would I visit again? Maybe if we were celebrating a bday or some other special event, but the prices are pretty high and parking is a challenge. read more

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Nice trendy Japanese restaurant in Downtown LA Arts District. Food is on higher end for smaller portions but I enjoyed everything I tried. Menu was recently changed so many of the items showcased on yelp was outdated and no longer on menu. Here's the rundown: Good * Yakiniku BBQ Beef skewer - Very tender and cooked perfect medium. You can opt to buy additional seasonings but for me it didnt need it and was perfect. Had to get 2. (5/5) * Tonpei Yaki - Tasty omelette. Decent size. Wish it had more meat and less bean sprouts (4/5) * Seadog Salad - Refreshing. Fish was fresh but very small amounts. Some chopped citrus fruit would have been nice addition. Homemade secret Salad dressing was the star. (4/5) * Unagi Hitsumabushi - Standard eel on plain rice. Nothing special. Some avocado or veggies would have made it better. (3/5) Wish there was a bigger selection on menu. Wish they had fried rice. Decor was nice. Seating comfortable. Filtered water. But service was slow for such a small place. Some servers were nicer than others. Parking sucks in area which is expected. I would go back for the skewers if in the area. read more

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The menu looks promising. There were some good hits but more misses. I felt like the skewers lacked A LOT of seasoning. The best one was the yaki soba, but the rest just needed salt at the very least. The tan tan men was really good. The takoyaki was also perfection. The oysters were obnoxiously big, so they just were too much for everyone at the table. No one wanted a second piece. The service was ok, but really slow. It seemed like one server and one bartender but even taking our order seemed slow. He really just had no sense of urgency. The woman that helped us did her best but I'm sure she was stressed having to pick up his slack. It took 20 minutes to even get a drink order in. I don't think we put our food in for 30 minutes and still didn't even have a coke in front of us. They need more staff, or better staff. The restaurant is super cute. They have a community table, but without a break in it.. it was a pain in the ass to get to and they had one gentleman blocking the entrance to go around and he seemed annoyed with us having to say excuse me. It was good, but not my favorite unfortunately, and there are way too many places in town that exceed this. read more

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My friend and I met up for dinner and stumbled upon Taberu. We ordered chutoro sashimi with house made pickled ginger that was the most delicious pickled ginger i've ever had. We also had the pork belly crêpes, and the most delicious crunchy and flavorful crab croquettes. For main course my friend ordered the salmon with crispy skin and I had a wonderful seafood soy with the most delicious and delicate broth. 10/10 would recommend read more

Wow! I came here randomly on July 4 and wasn't sure what to expect since it was a holiday. Taberu blew me away! This vibe is warm and welcoming and they have hands down the most phenomenal service here! Really appreciate the owner and waiters who went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed the food and experience. Speaking of which--the food is seriously amazing. Really fresh and with just the right amount of seasoning without being too salty or sweet. I got the kanpachi carpaccio--the fish melts in your mouth and the fresh cilantro and other veggies complemented it perfectly. So good. I also ordered the spicy cucumber appetizer which was also fresh with light seasoning (and not overly sour or salty from being doused in seasoning like other places). Oyster shooter was super flavorful. and the chirashi bowl was light but filling! Side note--the octopus in the chirashi bowl was the best I've ever had... fresh, tender and not dry at all. All of the food here also has the most beautiful presentation. You can tell they really give thoughtful care and attention to plating here. The drinks were also amazing. Dont let their light sweetness fool you--they will get you buzzed. ALSO, this part deserves its own shoutout--they serve REAL wasabi. Freshly grated, not that green-dyed horseradish stuff. Might not be important to other people but it was a game changer for me! This place is so great! For all of those people that left reviews saying their portions are small, I don't think you understand what an izakaya is. Izakayas are meant to serve a variety of alcoholic drinks with small plates. It's literally the concept! Look it up if you need to. Taberu is the real deal -- authentic Japanese small plates, creative drinks, top-tier service, and a thoughtful, elevated dining experience. Thanks again to the whole team for making my Fourth of July unexpectedly amazing! Can't wait to come back!!! read more

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Stumbled upon this place because I wanted something different than what my friends were eating. As I entered they were very nice, gave me an iPad with pictures and basically the menu but actually showed you what you can order. The food looks very good but it comes with a price. I'm sure for a nice date night this lace is great but just for a take out like I did it was slightly pricey. The vibes here were very sophisticated and a fun take on sushi and what they were offering. While I waited for my roll they gave me some water and a cool little towel to clean my hands which I'm sure they give you before starting your meal. They were very attentive, would I come back probably not cause it was pretty pricy for just 1 roll, it was ok but not worth $27 for a veggie roll. read more

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My wife and I had a nice dinner at Taberu! The highlight for us were the unique skewers that they had, along with the delicious beef stew! We've never had yakisoba or mochi skewers before, and they both were wrapped in bacon and tasted great. The beef stew was also really good, the beef and radish itself were both seasoned well! The service was on point, and you can use an iPad to order everything so you can go at your own pace. We felt that the food was a bit pricy for the amount you get, but overall, I think this place is worth a try. read more

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I'm still thinking about the Pai Kho Ramen I ate two days ago. The Katsu had the perfect crisp! My friends and I dined here on Tuesday evening, we had made a reservation, but when we got there, it was far from busy! Very lovely modern interior. It was a bit of a challenge ti find because there's no name outside. The staff was very patient with us because we didn't know what we wanted to order. Our server even brought over a box of mock food which was a great visual. As I had stated, I got the Pai Kho Ramen. My friends ordered the same, with a side of yakitori. Street parking is pretty limited. We parked in a lot that was $10/hour. I recommend Taberu :) read more

Taberu - Yakitori Maki - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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If you're looking for a fusion Japanese style place to have some drinks and good eats at with your friends this is a good choice. This place is located in the eat of the Art District on the always busy corner of traction/3rd street. They do take reservations on opentable/yelp and definitely recommended for those peak hours. Parking is a pain always in the Art District but if you circle around you can find free street parking around. Worst case there a few paid lots/meters around. They have both indoor and outdoor heated seating available. We had a party of 5 so got seated outside even though we had a RSVP. The menu has a pretty good selection of apps, salad, rolls, yasai maki, and mains. Definitely ask for the yasai maki presentation to see all the sample izakaya items before ordering too! We literally got items in every categories. Highly recommended: Apps: Seafood Tartar - avocado, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, okura, ginger, onsen egg, crispy rice cakes in a citrus dressing. This dish is absolutely stunning visually. It looks more like a deconstructed tartar with they pour the osen (soft boiled) egg on top served with the crispy rice cakes you use as a eating vessel. The citrus dressing in this dish was literally mouth watering, dish licking delicious! Mains: WOW Gyu Donabe - succulent wagyu beef strips laid on top of garlic rice w/ creamy strips of uni and ikura (2ppl). This dish was absolutely the star of the night in both presentation and just favorite dish. The wagyu is water melting tender, served on fresh creamy strips of uni and crispy garlic rice. Not to mention the presentation they do when serving your table! It comes in a clay pot that smokes when they open it so get those cameras ready! Rolls: Oyako Roll - Golden fried with salmon and yuzu infused salmon roe. If you love a crunchy roll this is totally your jam! The crispy tempura battered crust with the salmon sashimi inside topped with savory popping salmon roe glazed with that yuzu sauce. Yum Yum with every bite indeed! Yasai Maki: Yaki Niku Maki - Japanese BBQ Beef with Tare sauce. If you're a Beef lover this is an absolute MUST order item! The beef is grilled perfectly medium rare so its super tender! The sweet savory BBQ sauce glazed on top with just a dash of chopped scallions for that slight bite. BLT - This was one of the more interesting bites! It's like a bacon roll with chopped lettuce inside topped with mystery sauce. If you closed your eyes you can totally taste all the components of a BLT! Overall a good dining experience! The servers were super attentive and friendly with there presentation and service. We loved our enthusiastic server that even sang "A WHOLE NEW WORLD" during his WOW Gyu Donabe" presentation LOL. Definitely preferred the indoor dining when we had booked days in advance since its quite cold and windy outside even with the heaters. Still a good fun place to come chill with your friends or for a date night. read more

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The moment you step inside, you are greeted by an immersive display of modern Ukiyo-e style painting. Taberu's menu is an ode to Japanese street food traditions, elevated through creative plating, technique, and balance. Whether you are a sashimi purist or an adventurous izakaya grazer, you will find your flavor. read more

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Food****// it's definitely one of the few good izakaya I've tried so far in LA. I like the variety they offer and also flavor is right on the spot especially paired with their house chili sauce. It's on the pricier side but nowadays everything is so expensive... Service****// good service, they remove empty dishes right away and also provide us utensils upon request. Refill waters 2 times and check in as well Ambiance****// I like the interior and the vibe they create, they got long table that can probably fit like 20 ppl which is kind of cool. Also the blackout toilet design add the trendy look and also easier for maintenance I guess loll read more

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I came here to celebrate my birthday and I'm so glad I did because the meal was wonderful! I'm already looking to go back to try other dishes on their menu. Planning my birthday here was so easy. They were extremely accommodating as I probably called 2-3 times to update my seating arrangements. Amazing meal and even better service (I got serenaded by one of the workers, wish I got his name!! He was so sweet!) I can't wait to go back! read more

SUPER impressed by the quality of food at Taberu! Located in the heart of arts district, the restaurant is clean, simple, dimly lit and vibey. The service is 10/10 with servers who are accommodating and attentive. Love the Japanese izakaya and yakitori concept - drinks are a must here!! Taberu is known for their "maki" or skewers - the BLT maki and yakisoba maki were my fav, there's a ton of options but they recommended these two as their bestsellers. Ebi and corn karaage is a tasty appetizer - love the shrimp and corn combo. The katsu don was delicious - steaming hot with an umami twist. Drinks are delishhh! The mango high ball was so sweet and a refreshing drink to pair with the "greasier" dishes. read more

Taberu - skewers - BLT Maki, Chile-Relleno Maki, Mochi N' Nori Maki, Yakisoba Maki // Ebi and Golden Corn Kakiage - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food quality is not good. Might be a new chef who don't know what izakaya cooking. Salty. Using the wrong type of soy sauce for sushi.

Before grabbing drinks with the homies for my friend's birthday, I decided to stop by Taberu because I was craving Japanese food. Picked Taberu because it was right across the street where my friends and I were meeting and boy... what a treasure I stumbled upon. My lady and I shared 4 appetizers... and they were ALL FIRE. Like super hot fire. They went 4 for 4! And we loved each. My favorite was the Kanpachi Carpaccio. It was bright, refreshing, and divine. If I could eat this every day... I would lose my job because I'd feel so content with my life. My lady's favorite was the Kaarage Nanban (cuz she's a lil basic, JK). Even though my lady's basic, Taberu's Kaarage isn't. The chicken was crispy, juicy, and accompanied with their signature tartar sauce. We also had the Ebi and Golden Corn Kakiage and Tonpei Yaki. The Ebi and Golden Corn Kakiage was salted perfectly and enhanced with the sauce. The Tonpei Yaki was reccomended by our server, Savior. Savior, truly did save the day with this recommendation. This dish took my mouth into a different dimension and I tasted flavors I can't even put into words. Man. Thanks for the rec and amazing service! Taberu. Thank you for the experience. I'll be back! read more

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Cute Izakaya restaurant in arts district. Street parking only which could be difficult because it's arts district but I like that the restaurant also has a patio and is dog-friendly. They have heat lamps outside so you won't be too cold. It's a little pricy but the food is good. The cocktails were good too. I especially liked the fresh water eel. You can get it as a skewer or as a rice bowl. The kanpachi carpaccio was super fresh and tasty too so I would recommend that. Service was good, they always came to check that we had enough food and drinks even though we were sitting outside on the patio. read more

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Food: 4/5 Service: 2/5 The food here is good. I wouldn't be hesitant to return for takeout. Dine in, no. We got several of the skewers, calamari salad, and a sushi role. All were really good. If the review ended here, 4 out of 5. But the service, oh boy, the service. If this was a game of hide and seek and my table was the one hiding, we would win. I won't get into specifics of every bit of the service piece that missed that mark. I don't want to harp on one thing when overall this place has lots of potential. To be clear, no one was rude to us and everyone was pleasant to chat with. However, feeling ignored from a simple request for a working heat lamp (3 people asked and 45 min later resolved) to not being able to track down any staff, leaves much to be desired. When you notice other customers having to get up from their tables to go find their waiter, you know there's a breakdown in service. Are they understaffed? Tough to say either way, but they were only at 70% capacity when we were there. I would suggest to simplify the dinning experience if more help is needed. Let customers order from their phones, don't sit people at a table until you know you have coverage, or simply tell people that service is going to be a bit longer today. Simple things like that can have a major impact. Writing this review makes me want more of those skewers. Takeout only though. Cheers. read more

Taberu - Skewers - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food - 4/5 The food was solid. Some dishes were a miss. I went to with a group of friends and we family styled it. We ordered: Karaage - 3.75/5 This was ok. The mustard has a very strong curry taste to it. Taco Sunomono - 2.5/5 It was definitely not a taco, and not worth the cost. 90% of it was shaved cucumbers and a few chopped up bits of octopus. Super disappointing with the lack of food this dish was for the price. Fried Calamari Tempura - 4/5 The batter on the calamari was delicious. Light and flaky. It hits the spot. Taberu 1 Roll - 3.75/5 It was ok. Price point is over priced but overall it was Just ok. WOW Gyu Donabe - 4/5 It suggest that it's for two, but honestly it could have fed a single person. The crispy rice on the bottom of the dish was a nice touch. Ebi Maki - 3/5 It was 3 grilled shrimp on a stick. Not super impressive. Oyster Mushroom Maki - 4/5 It was hard to tell what we were eating but it was good. Yaki Niku Maki - 4/5 Flavorful and delicious. Service - 3/5 The service was bad. I'm sure they were short hand so I don't want to put blame on the server but it took nearly 45min to have someone come out and take our order and also get the heat going. There was no order to what came out, and it took them forever to bring out our drinks. It wasn't until we asked to cancel them that the server realized he didn't bring them out yet. I went with a group of 4 people total and despite having a reservation we were told the inside was fully booked and that they could only accommodate us outside. On top of that there were 2 booths vacant that they probably could have seated us at. Since there was no flow to the orders coming out, they completely forgot to bring out one of the dishes we ordered and just asked them to cancel it. Glad we checked the bill because we were going to be billed for it, but then informed our server who was able to correct it. Ambience - 3/5 The interior looked nice and there was a nice outside patio area with lots of tables, however our heat lamp wasn't working for the first hour of being seated. We informed both our server and multiple people that it was off and that because it was cold out that we'd like it on. They acknowledged that they'd turn it on, but never came back. It wasn't until our 3rd dish arrived that they actually checked in the gas tank and get it working. It also started to drizzle and so we asked the wait staff if they had any kind of covering because of the rain and they said they only thing they did have blew off and broke because of recent rain. I get rain might have damaged their old setup, but they should really reconsider seating people outside if they don't have working heating lamps or something to cover guest when it's cold and wet out. read more

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I visited Taberu last weekend and had an incredible dining experience. To be honest, I was a little hesitant at first as the cuts of fish were quite thick, but wow, was I wrong to worry. Each piece was unbelievably fresh, melt-in-your-mouth quality, and balanced. What really stood out was the pairing of condiments. With truffle, caviar, yuzu kosho, every bite felt intentional and elevated without overpowering the fish. The sushi rice was spot on as well, just the right amount, perfectly seasoned, and never overshadowed the main ingredients. We also tried the udon, the noodles were soft yet chewy in that perfect way, and the broth had real depth. Overall, this was easily one of the best sushi meals I've had in a long time. Freshness, technique, and presentation everything was on point. Highly recommend!!!!!! I'm looking at the pics again and drooling read more

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Stopped by right after opening and was seated right away. Service was friendly and gave us some good suggestions when we asked. We ordered way too much food cause the portions were bigger than expected. Food quality and taste were good too, and it all came out pretty quick. read more

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Great food, great service. The salmon belly was the best thing. We ordered like half the menu because we were very hungry, everything was delicious. Definitely would recommend. Will be back. read more

Came here on a Friday night and it was not packed. Tried to order a summertime drink but they were already out by 7pm. I tried the grape high and it was really good! My favorite dish had to be the yellowtail carpaccio. I would 100% get it again. Chicken karaage was huge! Love that. The yakitori was really good, I would come back and just order the above mentioned. Tan tan ramen was pretty average. The fried tofu was very meh as well. The service was very good and I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu! The interior and ambiance is very nice and quiet. Perfect for a date night! read more

Taberu - Yellowtail Carpaccio - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Taberu was not crowded at 6pm Saturday. Service was friendly, efficient and helpful. Ambience was nice and not overly loud so nice for conversation. The food was interesting and tasty. We loved the robots grills, especially the wagyu and mochi and veggies wrapped in pork belly. We started chatting as the food was coming so forgot to take pictures. We ordered the karaage chicken which tasted more like popcorn chicken than karaage, but came out hot, juicy and delicious. The ramen bowls are a good size to be part of the meal, and we tried the chicken ramen with a really good broth and the lahksa which was really tasty. I think our favorites were the wagyu with uni and the wagyu rice bento. Really good meat with a light teriyaki sauce over rice that was plant to share. Interesting wine and beer menu and I liked my yuzu shochu cooler. read more

Taberu - Mentaiko potato salad - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The manager suggested the "jidori" chicken katsu tamagotoji and it was delicious! The sashimi was really fresh and the skewers were tasty as well. read more

Taberu - Jidori "Jidori" Chicken Katsu Tamagotoji - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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