Due to packed weekend schedule, I was out looking for something to eat. In Koreatown, that…read moreshouldn't be an issue but when your craving something to grab and go, the options are quite limited. I have been eyeing Yama for quite a while and this past Monday, I was able to find the time to go! Yama Sushi Marketplace reminds of stepping into a Japanese Grocery store. Snacks lined the center of the store, while hot food, pre-packed sushi line the wall. There is also a traditional counter on the right for sashimi and fresh fish cuts. Let's talk food, I got some assorted Nigiri ($11), Salmon Nigiri ($11), some 2 packs of Chicken Yakitori 2 Skewers per pack ($4/pack), tea, and soda. It all came out to $40. Though I don't normally like to pay that much for lunch, I didn't regret it one bit. The sushi tasted so good and fresh, while the skewers were hot and meat tender. Paired with the soda it make my lunch such a nice treat. Parking can be found for free in the facility located in the back and underground. When I visited, there was a lot of parking so no issues there. If you would like to eat there, there are some small tables set up outside for you to enjoy your food. I will definitely come back again as they do have bento options, which after this last visit makes me want to be a regular. Cheers!

Best bang for your buck when it comes to sushi. Price points are perfect. Higher quality than any…read moresuper market sushi, including Whole Foods, for about the same price or less. Love the selection of alcohol. So far, I've only had nigiri. Highly recommend their tuna nigiri sampler. I got a couple of pickled things and salads and they were amazing. Squid salad goes crazy. Cannot wait to come back and try the fried foods.

The food here is amazing! We got the miso clam nabe, albacore carpaccio, mentaiko pasta, 5 piece…read morechef special, angrytail sushi roll. The miso clam nabe was definitely our favorite! It was so creamy and flavorful. 10/10 would come again.

Food was amazing all the sashimi pieces were melt in your mouth good! The lunch and dinner set is…read moreworth the deal, everything was amazing. It came w a side salad and miso. The service was attentive and kind. The restaurant is a great place to sit and chat.

Food 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAmbiance 10/10 Walked in here randomly because it was something I had saved for a bit now and I already liked that I didn't have to look for parking on a Sunday 3pm in a busy shopping center. It was busy inside but still got seated without waiting. Insane quality of fish not one single item I ordered had an off taste. The fast that my spicy mayo and ponzu was full when I left goes to show how insanely well they prepared the food sauce wise. Overall great place I will be back to try more things for sure. All this food double the salmon roe and scallop sushi because it was that good I had to go for round 2 but all this for 80$ was insaneeeee!!!!! And of course leave tip lol. For sure coming back!

Tried out Hato Sushi during dineLA week. Pretty solid sushi place. Some things were a miss but the…read moresushi was super good. Would come back just for the sushi sets. The uni potato puree wasn't super good, kinda tasted like baby food. Would definitely skip on the skewers too. I would just stick to the sushi items. Service was good, a little slow but looked like they were understaffed. Food did take kind of a long time between some of the courses. Overall would come back just for certain items.

loved it! great service from our waitress Pwoint…read more food was exceptional and she helped guide our orders. Tuna was fantastic in all grades. Will return soon

Food 5/5: we enjoyed sushi here more than expected. Fresh quality sushi, served quick, good portion…read morenigiri. What else could you ask for? It was the first time I felt full, happy, and satisfied with affordable price at the end of our meals. Sushi? Full? You would think impossible right? Well? Not here. Service 5/5: it was really enjoyable and we were laughing the whole time with chef and with the man who we thought was Tiger who was not, was very funny and attentive. All well mannered and you just feel welcomed there. It's a goof feeling because diners today don't deliver a good experience anymore, esp in LA. Ambiance 5/5: Very spacious, clean, good for hangouts with friends and family. They have valet parking, or street parking. Highly recommend here!

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.

The Bottom Line 3.75 stars: Recommended for Japanese food with Korean flare while shopping at the H…read moreMart Shopping Plaza in central K-Town. Location 3.5 stars: Inside the H Mart Shopping Center, on the West side of Western Blvd, between Wilshire and 6th Street in K-Town. Paid parking structure. You can get at least a portion of the parking fees validated electronically by shopping at H Mart or one the restaurants or stores or the movie theater at the plaza. Possibilities for street parking are very limited if any. Venue 4 stars: Nicely decorated modern venue, with inside and outdoor tables and a sushi bar. Service 4 stars: Staff were polite, courteous and attentive. Food 3.5 stars: Large selection of traditional Japanese food including sushi, sashimi, rolls appetizers, ramen, hot stone and hot pot, along with some Korean staples. We had sushi, sashimi and rolls which were good but a little lacking in flavor. Drinks 4 stars: Beer (bottle and tap), wine, sake, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

The Best Donkatsu ever~ Go try it now!!ll You will love…read moreit!!! Service is excellent too. 최고! 최고! 최고!!!

Food and service was great; staff took great care of us!! Portions were good and food was warm, and…read morethe side dishes that came out were a good addition

First time visitor Street parking and private lot…read moreIndoor outdoor dining Uncertain if dog friendly establishment but layout appears it could be but don't quote me :) The plants!!!! And decor! Mermaid. In a green house whimsical setting Sushi / bowls / noodles / small bites / various drinks / baked goods Got there before the rush ! It will get busy 2 gentleman running FOH and orders Place your order (note surcharge for use of cards) and then be provided a number and then find a table and wait to hear over the loud speaker for your name or number Definitely quality without a doubt Summer noodles with udon poach egg with runny yoke chili oil and garlic goodness along with radish for crunch and cucumber for chill factor Edamame as simple as it is plump and cooked perfectly served with a side of salt Water dispenser available and many signs to please buss your own table Definetly recommend for solo group kid friendly spot and the ambiance. Be mindful of space and the peak hours!

The service at this restaurant was great with all of the staff all so nice…read more The looks of the food were great. The taste was a nice mix but a little too much, I definitely should say that the Fish 'n Chips were great! Not the worst Asian food I've ever had!!! The music and the vibes were so cool with everyone having a smile on their face. PS. Shout out to the Apple mint lemonade!!

4/27/2026 SHOYU…read moreRAMEN Deliciously addictive shoyu broth! Made with organic chicken broth and house dashi. The broth was deep, rich in flavor, yet not heavy. I could have drank the broth by itself! The ramen was wavy and thin and very slurpable. I wish it was slightly more chewy, but it was still good. The chashu pork was tender and juicy. Given half of the seasoned egg, which was soft and jammy. Perfect! Too bad they gave only half of it. Bamboo shoots and scallion were added as well Really enjoyed this ramen and would order it again! BLACK SESAME CREME BRULEE This was good, but the serving bowl was shallow and the portion was small. Strong black sesame flavor and the brulee top was crunchy with a lovely caramelized sugar, as expected. The one disappointment was that it was not custard that was served, but sesame cream. It was as though they added black sesame paste and whipped cream together. Then added the bruleed top. CUSTOMER SERVICE I was there for lunch on Monday. It wasn't busy nor crowded either. Only one server working. Everyone was already seated and eating. Since I was the only one that has not been served yet, the service was quick. Server was straight to the point too. She did check back during my meal, which was good. Given my experience, I would return to try other items on the menu. But most likely return to order their Shoyu Ramen again. PARKING It is a medium-sized parking lot that is shared with other businesses. Parking is free. They had a valet sign at the front, but there was no valet available during the day. I didn't have trouble finding parking, but I got lucky, as it was packed by the time I got there. There were maybe 1-2 other spots available, but they filled up quickly.

Solid 4 Stars for the Yuzu Shio Ramen & Incredible Service…read more Parking: If you're coming on a Sunday, just heads up that the lot is entirely valet. Skip the fee and look for street meter parking instead--it's free on Sundays. The Food: Yuzu Shio Ramen (5/5): Absolutely delicious. If you want a break from heavy tonkotsu broths, this is light, clean, and incredibly refreshing. The noodle texture was spot on (not too soft), and it came with four tender chashu slices with a nice hint of char, plenty of bamboo shoots, and a good amount of green onions. The half soft boiled egg was also delicious. Blossom Roll (2.5/5): This sounded amazing on paper, especially since I love yuzu and it was supposed to feature both yuzu and yuzu kosho. It did, and I like the subtle hint of it. Unfortunately, I ended up focusing too much on the sushi rice itself, which had a noticeably starchy texture and a light rice fragrance that wasn't necessarily bad, but it wasn't good either. It just made me question how they prepared it (maybe the rice wasn't washed? It almost reminds me of a risotto). Overall, it just wasn't as enticing as expected. Service: 10/5 stars! The service here is truly fantastic. My girlfriend ordered the Tai Spicy Miso Ramen but realized after a bite that the flavor profile wasn't for her. Even though the menu description was accurate, our waitress was incredibly sweet and swapped it out for a Yuzu Shio Ramen instead. Truly amazing hospitality. Ambiance: They play house music in the background, which sets a decent vibe, but there was a distinct chemical/cleaning product smell in the air when we walked in. It wasn't Pine-Sol, but it was a bit off-putting. Thankfully, it didn't interfere with the food but if you have a sensitive nose, this might bother you Verdict: I'd definitely come back if I'm in the mood for ramen and am in the area.

Everything about this place is fantastic. The food the service and the ambiance. It has become our…read morenew favorite place. Tuna spicy hand rolls are my favorite.

This is a neighborhood favorite. It is close to Olympic and crenshaw. I found this place on yelp…read moreand I gave it a try. It is right on the corner so you cant miss it. Parking is street and there is a $5 lot in the back. They open at 5pm. The service is great, cooks always smile at you and it feels cozy and inviting. Ive visited there 4 times since my initial discovery of it and im going back! The prices are a smidge high for some items but that's me. All night roll with red onions, bacon wrapped asparagus and sake. Dee li cious! The all night roll has the best ingredients to me. Bacon wrapped asparagus, that's all I need to say. So good and served on a skewer. Last but not least the sake. It is different, has a perfume like smell, im still undecided if i like it.

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