One star for not only having no parking but also for not letting 2 people in on a Tuesday night without a reservation. You're a bar in the hood. No need for the exclusivity. Took our business elsewhere and will never be back. Sad too since we used to be puzzle bar customers. read more

Incredible craft cocktails! I love unique cocktails, and this place exceeds all expectations! This place perfectly combines Japanese flavors with craft-cocktails in a way that reminds me of days back in Japan with my family :) You can taste the expertise and care that goes into these drinks from bar to table Ask for Jacob if you go! He's the best :D read more

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Tucked away down an alley, this Japanese speakeasy is an unforgettable place that has so much craftsmanship. From the entrance, to the warm red glow of its intimate interior, excellent music choice with old school hip hop, the food, drinks, and a minimalist space- you notice that every detail is intentional. The cocktails and small bites are nothing short of masterpieces and exceeded our expectations. We tried the deviled eggs, corn dogs, blue fin tostada, bao buns, and hand rolls. This was artfully balanced with premium Japanese spirits whether you're savoring a yuzu-infused creation or a smoky whiskey highball, but this hidden gem offers more than food and drinks--it delivers a story in every sip and every bite you have. The staff's attentiveness and precision elevated the experience. We are definitely going back! read more

Tokyo Noir - Speakeasies Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is made for Instagram rather than being actually good. All hype. Doesn't do drinks better than any cocktail bars around Long Beach. Doesn't do Japanese food better than any Japanese food in Long Beach. Only real positive was the service was nice and friendly, but that's the bare minimum. After months of trying to get reservations it was completely unnecessary there were 2 couples there when they can easily fit 40 people in there and never even passed 10 people total. Warning sign number 2 was Limp Bizkit and other 90s rap rock was their playlist, very authentic. Strike three the food was completely bland. You would think with such a limited menu they would really be able to deliver on those items. The final nail in the coffin was the cocktails were so mid. Even if they just poured the liquor straight would have been better than what they created. Spend your money anywhere else. read more

The vibe, cocktails, and food make Tokyo a definite return visit for me. The Dirty Soba was so unique and delicious. Read Jenn Harris's LA Times review for a great breakdown. read more

I actively seek out speakeasies wherever I travel, so I really appreciated that Tokyo Noir is a true speakeasy--not just a dimly lit bar calling itself one. I wanted to love it, but unfortunately, it fell short. They were out of a few ingredients needed for some of their signature cocktails, which was odd, but we rolled with it. We ordered the Astro Boy and the Drunken Tiger--both were good, just not particularly memorable. We also tried the Bluefin tostada, a hand roll, and the wagyu. My partner said everything had great flavor, but I can't say for sure--the portions were so tiny I barely got a bite. Two drinks, three appetizers, and a bill over $100 later, we wrapped up the evening. On the upside, the bartenders were lovely--friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to walk us through the menu and the concept behind the bar. I'm glad we checked it out, but I doubt we'll return. read more

Finally got to try Tokyo Noir after checking for reservations for several weeks. It was an overall positive experience. I had read some reviews about poor service, but that definitely wasn't the case for me and my fiance. We sat at the bar and were lucky to be helped by a knowledgeable Japanese bartender in his late 20s (he mentioned he's usually one of the preps). He was really attentive, patient with our questions, and gave great drink recommendations. The rest of the wait staff was also friendly and on top of things. Buuuuut, we wouldn't come back for the food or recommend any of it. We tried almost everything on the menu and unfortunately nothing really stood out, especially the sushi - would definitely not suggest the sushi. The place itself is very small but has cool decor and good music. If you're going for drinks and ambiance, it's worth checking out. Just maybe eat beforehand. read more

I loved it here! It's a really vibey, small, dark space with red lanterns lighting the room. The service was great, really cool servers and friendly staff. The drinks were phenomenal, I had the the one with shaved ice, First Love. Excellent! Very fun too. My friend has the Giblet (can't remember the exact name, but something like that!) super fresh! The food is great! Def try the deviled eggs and sushi! Corn dogs were good too! read more

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I typically don't write reviews very often, but I felt compelled to this time to warn customers about this place. First things first the drinks were good, they have a wide variety of cocktails that were unique. I got an Okinawan Gimlet which I found quite refreshing and tasty. My girlfriend got a strawberry yuzu drink which she thought was good too. The food was average in my opinion; we got a grilled squid and okonomiyaki hotdog. Definitely get something to eat before coming here as the drinks are the main attraction. The reason I'm giving this place a one-star review is because they seem to be overbooking the reservations. We made a reservation at 8:30pm, and the guidelines says we have 90 minutes for our table (this seems reasonable). However, at 9:30 (we had just finished our 2nd drink and we're planning on getting the Kakigori) when the host comes up to us and basically tells us to get the f___ out. I'm paraphrasing but essentially, we were told without an apology that we need to leave because they overbooked. We tried to be polite and make our case that we only got there at 8:30 but she accused us of not "working with her". If you come here with a reservation, you may or may not have your night ruined like we did, or you may have a great time ‍. read more

tokyo noir is the best of the best! the service and ambiance is truly top notch. gillian and emi are so kind and attentive! and jacob, jackson, dylan are amazing bartenders, always crafting excellent drinks. i recommend the astro boy if you like something refreshing and sweet. i get it every time i come. please give this place all the love, they deserve it! read more

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This bot a Japanese . Long waits for what!! Lack of customer service. Went home hungry. Over priced appetizer and drinks . This place wont last long . Who cares if it's a speakeasy. read more

Decided to try this establishment randomly, and did not realize we needed a reservation. The staff working the front door was gracious and asked if a small groups would mind is sitting at their table. They were kind enough to agree, and we ordered cocktails, crispy rice and the buns. Both were amazing and my Okinawa Gimlet was absolutely Devine. So glad we decided to stop in and grateful to the staff and strangers for letting us drop in and have a place to sit. We will be back, with a rezzy! We bought the couple their drinks for being so gracious. read more

This small and intimate Japanese speakeasy is in Mexican restaurant El Barrio Cantina. Bartenders ask what ingredients you like in general and cater to you. Reasonably priced drinks that are too notch in taste and flavor. Rudy was the hostess with the all the answers. read more

Very fun! Cool ambiance and very interesting drinks very strong, but would come again.

Showed up on time to a 530P reservation and was told our seats were given away to walk ins and we'd need to wait up to 30 minutes. Looked cute but what's the point of reserving if you're going to be told to wait a half hour? read more

This place was great! Overall the experience was fantastic. The staff was attentive and I loved the intimate atmosphere. It's a must try. Specially the Wasabi fries. read more

I was scraping to find a reason to give a rating higher than a one star. But unfortunately, I couldn't find anything. This place is not a Japanese cocktail bar. It's just a poorly managed bar trying to pose as elegant, when it is just the opposite. These people have absolutely no idea what they are doing running a bar in the US let alone a Japanese bar. Here's my experience: I attempted to make a reservation on OpenTable though there were none available, I decided to tap the phone number on their OpenTable profile and call. To my surprise, they answered the phone immediately. I asked for a reservation and they booked me at 5pm. I had just returned from my 5th trip to Tokyo a few days before and was excited to get a little more of my favorite city "Tokyo" right here at home. CONTEXT: I travel for cocktail bars (Visited 500+ bars in 17 countries), so I'm a pretty good judge on cocktail bars, especially the Tokyo experience. I drove for over an hour. When I arrived, parking was virtually impossible to find, which is expected in Los Angeles, and out of the bars control. Though my reservation is in their control, and it was nowhere to be found. I told them I called, the door girl left for a few moments and then came back to tell me they could not accommodate me. Long story short this place is attached to a Mexican restaurant and they share the same phone number which was not explained to me on the phone. My reservation was for the Mexican restaurant. I figured this out on my own. The host at the door was clueless. I discovered this because when I ordered what was supposed to be Wagyu skirt steak it was simply Carne Asada. When it clicked to me that the kitchens were the same I realized my reservation was probably at the Mexican place. I explained my epiphany to my waitress and she kindly said yes this has been happening a lot. I'm sorry what?! It's been happening a lot. Then why couldn't the host at the door just tell me where the mistake was. She could have explained it and let us down softly, opposed to playing dumb. Also, if it's been happening a lot, why haven't you guys found a solution yet. It's not hard to get your own phone number. They are practically giving them away for free these days. Oh, how did I get in? A lady in line kindly gave me her reservation as she had made two by mistake. Last on this topic, during my entire visit, there were open seats. so the host could have literally sat us and we wouldn't have interfered with any reservation. The place feels empty and lacks a soul. I wanted to feel a proper Japanese cocktail bar and all I got was an NYC 90's Hip Hop playlist, a gimmick bartender, and a soulless atmosphere. You can't just play good 90s Hip Hop and turn down the lights. Capturing the soul of a Japanese bar in LA takes a lot more fine turning. Now, I came here for cocktails, as I am a cocktail connoisseur. The cocktails were terrible. This guy has no idea what he's doing. When you've been to as many bars as I have, you can start to see the BS very quickly. The recipes have no interesting combinations, no creativity, and lacks character. The bar back wall is all Japanese whiskey except for a single makers Mark "LA" collectors edition bottle (which was kind of cool to see). So if you're gonna do all Japanese whiskey, then you gotta have a good selection. This is the one place the bar shines, except he has "Nikka Days" displayed twice... this is the worst whiskey of all time sir, please remove it. The prices were actually reasonable for Los Angeles standards. Except the exorbitant cost, he was charging for the premium spirits, like Yamazaki 25 @ $700 for a 1oz pour. I got this same pour in Japan for $35... I understand it cost more in the US, but not $700 more, sorry. Other than that, the pricing was reasonable. I was watching the head bartender's technique and you can tell he has no idea how to run a proper Japanese bar experience. He's trying, but he lacks the grace and elegance of a Hiroyasu Kayama or a Yuzo Komai. The food was good, the problem is it's supposed to be Japanese Izakaya food, when in reality it's Mexican dishes posed as Japanese. When I order Wagyu, I want Wagyu, not marinated Carne Asada. If it's Izakaya food where's the yakitori and the kaarage, etc. Why are you serving Bao, that's Chinese???? Last I'm tired of these places in the US turning Izakayas into fancy places. An Izakaya is simply a cheap place to drink. Then in 1750 they started serving easy Japanese street food the go with your drink. Izakaya are not fancy, and definitely not expensive. If your marketing says it's a real Japanese Izakaya, then do that... cause for us that know Japan, we can see the BS. Overall, this place is doing it absolutely wrong and they have no idea how to run a proper bar in the US that optimizes revenue and provides an excellent experience in service and product, let alone run a proper Japanese cocktail bar. Do not waste your money here. read more

The place is quite small and intimate which can be nice. Sat at bar. Service was okay. Drinks are really expensive!

A tad overrated. Reservations are difficult on availability. The drinks are great! Ambiance is dark with red lighting with a cool wall of Japanese whiskeys. The food, however, was subpar. Due to the red lighting, you couldn't see what you are eating. Prices for the food are overpriced for what you get. The baos were repurposed carnitas from El Barrio Cantina (which is amazing restaurant ). Baos are supposed to be made with pork belly... not pork butt/shoulder. Very dry. I'll try it again in a few years... read more

Loved the drinks.. not crazy about the apps.. The octopus was a little fishy.. all places deserve another visit unless it was really bad.. be back for drinks for sure read more

What a fun place!! The best tapas fr ! Oysters, rolls, & Salmon Crudo mm yum fckkkk, such a vibe & I love the ice sculptures i wish the cherry popper wasn't seasonal wanted my cherr-popped foshooooo. Too much? Sorry. Lmao our server was the best too super nice & attentive!! Thank you Kevin & CREW!!!! read more

Such a charming bar with amazing and personable bartenders. Nishi made amazing drinks, was funny and an entertainer. He is very knowledgeable and made us fantastic drinks solely based on our preferred tastes . Definitely will be visiting in the future to try all their delicious drinks. read more

This place has such good Japanese-fusion food. I got the yuzu strawberry and it was amazing, also the workers were so helpful and sexy, Dylan, Emi, and Will were the highlight of going here. Also loved the ambience. Their Kumamoto ice from Japan was also really phenomenal. read more

My expectations were not quite met. Waited 15 minutes past our reservation time. No big deal. Waited another 15-20 minutes for someone to take our drink order. Again, no big deal. There was only one server and a host and it seemed like everyone was closing their tabs at the same time. So it seemed like she was catching up and would be with us soon. The host finally got our drink order. Server didn't check in for a while after that. A group had apparently reserved majority of the bar - so once all the tabs were closed out, the bar was suddenly very loud and crowded by a group that did not seem to understand the concept of "speakeasy" or sitting in chairs. It went from being an atmospheric bar to feeling like a dive bar. and unfortunately, the service did not improve. For an almost $80 tab for two rounds of drinks, I expected to receive better service and for the environment to be a real speakeasy. It seems that maybe we just went on a weird night - but overall i'm not too excited to return. Doesn't seem appropriate to allow a group to reserve the entire bar and affect everyone else's experience. As far as the drinks went - our first round was spectacular and our second round was just okay. So would return for the cocktail i tried first, but not too excited about anything else. and if the environment is like a dive bar - i will absolutely not be returning. read more

Coolest Party spot in the LBC, Epic Japanese drinking spot with the freshest fish ive tasted. Those handrolls just melt in your mouth

Cocktails, food and service were excellent! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a speakeasy vibe.

My husband surprised me with a date night at this speakeasy. Apparently it was hard to get reservations and he was excited to get us one. It's a cute speakeasy, small and intimate. We sat at the bar so we could watch drinks being made but we were surprised by the ice carving show by Kevin, owner and bartender. All the bartenders and servers were very friendly and answered all our inquiries. We ordered Yuzu Strawberries (loved on first sip), Hibiki Old Fashioned (as expected), Astro Boy (yummy), Kaiju (yummy and rich in flavor), First Love (had no idea it was going to be Japanese shaved ice cocktail, loved!! Good as a boozy desssert!), Juice Theory (delicious), Drunken Tiger (savory and yummy), Okinawa Gimlet (ooh so citrus and vibrant) and last but not least Truffle Fashioned (my husband had a bad experience with truffle old fashioned at another bar and was hesitant to try this. But as we were watching Kevin carve this beautiful diamond shaped ice for use in the Truffle Fashioned and talking to him, my husband figured all the cocktails have been so exemplary that he would try Kevin's version. And boy, was he impressed! Definitely balanced and smooth with a hint of truffle and not overwhelming. Winner!) Looking at the food menu initially, I was thinking, hope my husband booked a place to eat after we leave here. Menu has mainly appetizers or like tapas portions. We ordered charred edamame (flavor was so good!), Wasabi fries (yum and wished we had a big basket instead of a little cup), salmon crudo (really good), grilled squid (a hit with me since I live grilled squid). We were still hungry so ordered Okonomi corn dogs (good and was more sausage like than hot dog) and Buta Bao Buns (very good grilled pork with veggies). And then we were stuffed! We were happy campers with the drinks, food, talking to the bartenders and other patrons while bobbing our heads to the music and enjoying the ambiance! Great experience! read more

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Great experience! Great selection of high end Japanese whiskeys. The truffle old fashion was my favorite. read more

Tokyo Noir - Spicy charred edemame - Speakeasies Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great food and atmosphere especially a new great experience from the food to the drinks..and the service was really attentive will definitely come back.. read more

The food was amazing. We got the corn dogs. We got the corn we got the sushi rolls, dragon and hot cali We also got the okinawa gimlet and kaiju drinks they were so beyond delicious. Definitely coming back to try more. read more

If you're after atmosphere and creative drinks this is the place. If you're looking for delicious sushi and appetizers maybe not the spot. I suggest just sticking to the cocktails there pretty and delicious. Our food unfortunately was underwhelming- we tried the oysters, edamame, all the hand rolls (blue fin, crab, eel, *eel was great!* and salmon) and both crudos (blue fin and salmon) and devil eggs. The 4 different cocktails we had were all delicious. If it wasn't so difficult to get a reservation, we would come back for a drink. read more

I had reservations at the bar for the prepaid Valentine's day special and we were seated quickly. The place overall was cool I loved the atmosphere and how it was "hidden" in an alleyway. Our 3 courses of food were brought out without delay and I'd say it was alright. We also ordered the Drunken Tiger and the Kaiju cocktail. As our reservation time reached its end we were just waiting for our last cocktail that came with the valentines deal so we could head home. However new reservations began to fill in but we were still stuck there waiting. The parties that were seated wayyy after us got it before us. It seemed that the bartender was giving it to everyone but us. The same bartender even asked a couple if they gotten their drink yet despite just getting there and gave it to them instead saying they could have it early?? I had to tell a different bartender we were waiting for our last drink but yet we still waited more. I think at this point everyone in the room were completely new reservations and so I don't understand how any of the staff didn't notice us. I get that restaurants/bars can be a handful, but there were only 12 seats at the bar. I highly doubt it should be difficult for a bartender to accommodate only 12 people that are in reserved seating arrangements. So It doesn't make sense to me how no one there realized we were just waiting almost an hour extra. It makes us think we were purposely neglected and ignored since we really don't think it's possible to just forget someone right in front of you. Finally after another 2 more of those dumb cocktails given to other groups we finally got ours with no acknowledgement of how late it was. We finished up and waited again for the bill but this time they gave it right away when I asked luckily. However unluckily they took forever again to even notice our card which was right in front of them. This pretty much confirmed the lack of awareness the bartenders have. Don't they want our money and for us to leave asap for the next reservations? After some more waiting I think it was the owner who noticed and grabbed our card so we could finally get out of there. Outside people were waiting and I wonder why.. I am always respectful when it comes to food service and don't bother staff too much so they could do their job but I guess this doesn't work at this place. This speakeasy seemed cool but wow the service was really bad. I have a feeling it could be because we were on the younger side compared to others around us but that shouldn't be an excuse. So If you are young skip this place. If you are older maybe skip this place. Or maybe wait some time until this place gets their stuff together or just don't go at all. Sorry for the one star but I would have made reservations at a different place if I knew we would be ignored. Today was suppose to be a special day for me and my girlfriend but instead it ended poorly. read more

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I have to agree with the other one star reviews. This place is so mismanaged it's crazy! We had reservations for over two weeks. I asked for a high top then sent a note and asked for a bar seat if available. When we got there we were seated at a table right by the door where someone would sit if they were waiting for a table. When I asked why we couldn't sit at the open high top they said because someone else also reserved a high top...what???? So they aren't here an we are. After a good 15 min the sat us at the very corner of the bar I on one side and my husband in the other. Food was very underwhelming and over priced. It lacked flavor. Cheap food hot dogs and fried wings for a big price. The drinks in my opinion were very small. put a very large ice cube in a small glass and it will look full. Couldn't even drink the drink the ice cube was so big. The drinks were over priced for what you got. Sorry but will have to think long and hard about returning especially by the way we were greeted. I had so much hope... and was so disappointed. read more

This place gets a solid 3 stars. The drinks were awesome, the food was pretty good. The vibe however left a lot to be desired. I am a frequent Tokyo business traveler and I LOVE a good Tokyo bar. What a fantastic opportunity for Long Beach to tap into! Unfortunately there was nothing special about the decor or vibe of this place to set it apart from any other Long Beach bar. The service was great and it was fun to watch the bartenders shave the ice cubes. I just know this place has more potential and I wish the vibe fit the drinks and service. read more

Such a bummer. I was so excited for this place. We waited an hour and 15 min after our reservation time without offer of a menu to peruse or any customer service offering... at a new business. Eventually the lead agreed to offer us a round of shots at midnight on a Sunday and said 'that's all I can do'. Good luck! read more

My first impression was that it was so much smaller than it looks. I made a reservation for 5, for the ""restaurant", when you make a reservation, you choose between bar, high top or restaurant the day of my reservation, I received a confirmation for 4. Puzzling, but one of our party canceled so I didn't worry about it. When we got there, they sat us at the bar. There are only 2 tables big enough to handle a group and they were full and sitting behind us. It was so loud we couldn't talk to each other. Again, the place is small, max, it might seat 24. The drinks were good, but very pricey. We sat for 10-15 minutes before a waitress took our drink order. Apparently we were supposed to order drinks from the bartender, but they never acknowledged us or asked, or even made eye contact. Based on what I had read, ,i was expecting more of a vibe, more ambiance, and it was just loud and expensive. read more