The service from the minute you walk in was amazing. I love that I didn't have to ask for water , Jade immediately brought it while I browsed the menu. The sushi is fresh, clean with a soft buttery taste. It literally melts in your mouth. Shoutout to Jade for the suggestion! She was spot on! The steamed gyoza was a delicious. I will be coming back , absolutely my new favorite spot . I hate that I am writing this because I want to gatekeep this new hotspot but it was too good of an experience not to share! read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Lime Yellowtail Roll Chili Mango Cocktail - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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4.8 stars huh? Lets see. The interior is clean but lack of interior design elements - like wall are plain white. Miso soup 3/5 - not a rich flavor, average. Crispy gyoza 3/5 - good presentation, i didnt feel any meat inside a meat paste rather, and the sauce was oily and pretty spicy. Not the best. Just ok Baked salmon roll 3/5 - again weird tasteless balsamic vinegar type of sauce, average rice, good salmon, good presentation Eel sushi 4/5 - good big crispy eel on a mediocre rice Wasabi was not spicy at all, sauce containers were too big. Everything needs polishing here and there The service was good and the food was served quick. Food is 3/5. One and done to me read more

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They are always so friendly here and I love their sushi and Ramen! Look out for their Mon - Thurs. happy hour ! read more

I just love having this place so close to home! Always happy with the experience and flavors! read more

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Came here for happy hour on a Thursday. There was plenty of lot parking and seating at 6 pm. I ordered the spicy tuna dip with wonton chips ($9), shrimp kushi katsu ($8), takoyaki ($6), and crispy gyoza dumplings ($6) from their all-day HH menu. Because I spent over $20 and posted a photo to my Instagram, the gyoza were free! The staff were kind, and the food was delicious. I would say the tuna dip and takoyaki were the best value items, though I also really enjoyed the shrimp. The gyoza were great too, but I felt the other items were more unique! read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - shrimp kushi katsu, crispy gyoza dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Nice service and good! Easy parking. Reasonable price. Overall a good choice. Quiet and relaxing. Family had a great time read more

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Food, service, small but cozy. Easy to find and hitting all the right taste buds! Thanks for the quick stop in from Orange County! read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Ramen Noodle - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wow! I was in the area after an event I attended & wanted to quickly find a good sushi place to have dinner with my friend. I am so glad we found this place. It's located in a small plaza next to other restaurants so parking can be limited but there's also street parking available. We arrived a little after 7pm on a Saturday night and were seated promptly. The ambiance was casual and not overly loud. They had a couple large TVs showing sports. It was a decent sized restaurant with plenty of seating for couples or small groups. The menu had plenty to choose from including sushi rolls, sashimi, teriyaki plates, ramen & udon. Their appetizer menu was stacked so even if you wanted to come for light bites, they have a good selection. To drink, we chose to try the Homare Strawberry Nigori Sake which was unfiltered so shaking well is recommended. It tasted like a strawberry smoothie. Delicious & it was served to the table in a cute clear ice bucket. For our starters, we couldn't decide so we chose the Albacore Crispy Onion Carpaccio & let me tell you, that ponzu sauce it sits in was amazing. We used it to dip everything in. We also got the fried squid legs which were perfectly cooked. The coating was crispy & the squid was not chewy. They also had happy hour deals all day everyday where you can get a cold Asahi Draft beer for $3.95. They also offered their crispy gyoza dumpling for a Yelp check in or by tagging them in a post on IG or Google. The gyoza dumplings were perfectly crispy with a nice, umami filling. The sauce it came with wasn't my favorite so that ponzu sauce from the carpaccio came in clutch. For our sushi I ordered the red dragon roll which was the spicy version of a dragon roll which had a nice spice to it. So if you like dragon rolls and spice, this would be the perfect roll for you. My friend ordered the rainbow roll & all the fish was fresh. Overall, an excellent restaurant. Highly recommend this place if you're in the area. I can't wait to come back and try more of their food. read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Rainbow Roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service was fast and friendly! Ramen tastes better than expected and offered a lot of modifications. AND there's a parking lot which is precious in this area. Free Gyoza for checking in so be sure to do that. Note it's only one per table... so split up and pretend u don't know each other LMAO Overall enjoyed the visit but it's not a place I need to go outta my way for. read more

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We really enjoyed our experience here. Great food, really friendly staff. Ramen noodles had a really good consistency. We loved the spicy tuna dip with wontons. Really good beer and sake prices - refreshing to see! So glad to have them in Echo Park! read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Kimchi Tomkotsu Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

5 stars for the service. So thoughtful to make space for me working on my laptop. The teriyaki chicken was delicious and a plentiful serving. Sauce was perfect and rice was properly cooked. No complaints at all and will be back to checkout the ramen. read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Chicken Teriyaki and Tempura California Roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had been in the mood for ramen for some time... I mean, I can always go for some ramen, but it had been longer than I wanted, and Tora Japanese Kitchen was a new spot in Echo Park I came across, and they have ramen, so we hopped in the car and headed over the soothe my cravings. We had a reservation, so we were seated right away, though there were other tables available. Still busy-ish. After a brief glance at the menu, we were ready to order. We started with the yuzu salmon carpaccio and the avocado on crispy rice. The salmon carpaccio tasted nice and fresh, not overpowered by that inherent salmon flavor, but had a nice blend of the yuzu with the salmon. Just a really good, fresh bite. The avocado on crispy rice was great as well. The crispy rice was perfectly crisp on the outside, soft and warm on the inside, with a garlic soy sauce on the outside, not too much but just the right amount to give a little extra flavor. And the avocado gave that soft creaminess to contrast against the crispy outside of the rice. Another great bite. For entrees, we tried a couple different ramen. We did a mayu tonkatsu ramen and the miso butter ramen extra spicy. The mayu tonkatsu has house made garlic oil inside, giving it a little extra flavor, with a nice blend of creamy and thin broth. It comes with pork chashu as the protein. The miso butter broth is even thicker but with good flavor. And the hottest spice level really wasn't that spicy (in my opinion) but had really nice flavor. This also comes with pork chashu as the protein along with corn, giving it a little extra sweetness. Overall, a nice addition to the ramen scene in Los Angeles, and should take over as Echo Parks go to for ramen. Next time I'll have to try the sushi but, for now, definitely a great place for a bowl of ramen. read more

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Great ambience! Amazing food. Perfect for pre Dodgers. The service good the servers were very attentive. Personally we loved the California roll and dragon roll read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Glad my bf and I found a sushi spot close by. We originally wanted to go to little Tokyo til I remembered I saw this place last year and wanted to try it. We got the crispy gyoza (free if you check in on yelp!), spicy tuna wontons chips, mayu tonkatsu ramen, side of chicken karaage, and the omega roll. All were delicious! Can't wait to try something new on their menu next time! Also they have a good happy hour menu(: read more

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Fast and great service from Jennifer A Got sushi rolls and ramen very delicious!!! Parking is free!!! read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Yummy starters - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This new spot in the mess of Glendale Blvd connecting the 101 to the 2 is a surprisingly good for a sushi ramen combo spot. Really hit the spot in a very clean and fresh atmosphere. Spicy Tuna Dip with Wonton (6.95) - Great appetizer! Could use a little more kick but was great to share Mayu Tonkotsu Ramen (Spicy Level 2) (17.95) - Rich and flavorful. Complex and delightful. My partner drank every drop of that broth. Months later he mentioned how good it was. The sushi rolls were great and a good portion, but not as memorable as the ramen. We got the following: Lime Yellowtail Roll (17.95) Geisha Roll (18.95) Spicy Tuna Roll (7.95) Excited to return specifically for the ramen. Parking lot is tiny, but I'm happy to see this plaza get renovated read more

This restaurant truly delivers authentic ramen, sushi, and rolls. The ramen broth is rich and deeply flavorful, clearly made with care and patience, and the noodles have an excellent texture. The sushi and rolls are fresh, well-balanced, and prepared with attention to detail, not overloaded with sauces. Everything we ordered tasted clean and authentic, reflecting real Japanese flavors rather than a watered-down version. Service was friendly and efficient, and the overall atmosphere made the experience even better. Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality ramen and sushi in one place. read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Mayu ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The taste profile of their signature ramen was a little confusing. Overall good service and good vibes. read more

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We went for my friends birthday on a Tuesday night and they were so kind and the staff went above and beyond to make her simple dinner special. We were there close to closing and so they got a little silly with us and sang to her and brought out a little ice cream with a candle. Really great first experience AND the flavors in the sushi are top notch! They aren't drenched in sauce but more so very well seasoned with fresh ingredients which really compliments raw fish. We will be back! Thank you night staff and cooks from Monday read more

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We stumbled across this little gem. The sushi and Tamen were delicious!!!! The service was great ! read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Mayu Mayu Tonkotsu Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered the chicken ramen, avocado roll and lemon salmon rolls. The chicken ramen broth was just okay but the noodle texture was great. The lemon salmon roll was very fresh and delicious, service was fast and friendly, we went at lunchtime and there was plenty of seating. The restaurant does have a parking lot which is a plus in echo park read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Chicken Paitan Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good Ramen! Great service!! Cozy environment:) Here's such a nice neighborhood and enough parking lots! read more

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This place recently opened up around my neighborhood and i am very glad it did. So far we have tried: beef teriyaki bowl, sushis, beef udon, miso butter ramen, and yakisoba. All were very delicious and had such good flavors. Portions are perfect for what you are paying for! They have their own parking lot too. You know thats such a plus in LA. We love this place, and highly recommend it. Even their take out was beautifully prepared. (See photo) read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Beef Udon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Superb new neighborhood Japanese spot! I'm so glad to have a nice casual place to get tempura, teriyaki, spicy tuna crispy rice, etc in Echo Park. The service was so friendly and attentive and the food was so, so good! A lot of the newer spots in the neighborhood are a little too fancy for me and this really hit the spot. If izakaya is not your vibe this is exactly the place to try. I hope they stay in business for a long time! I will be coming back for sure. read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute spot in the echo park area. With parking! Fresh fish! Yummy plates and tons of variety. Servers were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. My choices were the tuna on crispy rice, the sashimi salad (it was outstanding) and the spicy tuna roll. All were plated beautifully. Washed it all down with an ice cold beer. It's a new Japanese kitchen you must try! read more

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Really great new Japanese spot in echo park. There aren't too many ramen spots in the area, so happy this one opened up. Our server was very friendly and gave a great recommendation for their Mayu tonkatsu and it was delicious ! The house made mayu garlic oil was well balanced and very flavorful. It's very spacious inside and the parking lot is such a perk especially since it's a high traffic area. I only had the California roll but I will surely be back to try the other sushi! read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Mayu Tonkotsu Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Loved the kimchi ramen. Good service and clean interior and exterior. New building! My friend had the Karaage ramen and I had kimchi ramen. Both were good. Although I thought the amount was just right, my friend wished for little more noodles. read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Kimchi Tonkatsu Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cheapest quick stop sushi in the area just popped up. Great to see new sushi options in echo park read more

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A good local spot for sushi/sashimi without breaking the bank. Came mainly for the rolls and sashimi which satisfied the craving.

Amazing food! And great customer service. Clean place and great food. The ambiance is great and welcoming. read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Sushi & Miso Soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Clean , Fun , Great Location , Authentic Japanese Fusion! Great Employee friendly Service!

Great food and good vibes! Their customer service is amazing, super friendly staff. Mayu Tonkotsu ramen level 1 is just perfect! Just what you need for a gloomy day! read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Dragon Roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Stopped into tora after a hike. The ramen noodles were nice springy and delicious. Also the chicken teriyaki was tasty too read more

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The food is SO good! This is our new go-to spot on the East Side for sushi ! The value is amazing, there's a variety of rolls and other dishes, they have ramen too, teriyaki dishes, honestly so much. We have been here twice already and we will continue to go back! The service is also really great. The added plus, is there's a parking lot too! Definitely check them out and support their business ! read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Lemon Salmon Roll, Salmon Roll, Tempura - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered the Kimchi Tonkatsu ramen, gyoza, and beef yakisoba on uber eats. So delicious! I'm usually iffy about most tonkatsu ramen bc they're usually overly rich and makes me sick of it after 2 bites- but not this one! I added spice for an extra kick. So good. Def will try to go there IRL. read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Kimchi Tonkotsu Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Non alcoholic Asahi! That's went perfectly with kimchi tonkotsu ramen and gyoza dumplings read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my first visit to this restaurant in Echo Park, and it was a delightful dining experience. The food servers were great and attentive. It showed that they were happy to be there. The food was delicious and fresh. Everything was so tasty. I will definitely be coming back again and bringing my extended family to try. read more

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Ive been frequenting this place since it opened. I often order the mayu tonkatsu ramen. Takeout is pretty fast always under 15 minutes!! They have $4 beers happy hour it's a great deal. read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Mayu tonkatsu ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was delicious I would recommend it. Will come back. Service was excellent. It was perfect with kids read more

Tora Japanese Kitchen - Lemon salmon roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I hate to say this because I don't want this restaurant to have a long wait time when I return. However, with the food and the service being extraordinary out of the norm the food was the main radon why y returned from Orange County. I totally recommend this place my chicken teriyaki and California roll were dammmmm! Wish I had solace this this near me. :) read more