Shout-out to Robert at Wokcano DTLA! Mannnn, I've been to this location plenty of times for happy hour, and I've never received this type of amazing service! It was nice and crowded, but Robert was still attentive, friendly, and on top of everything. His customer service was truly superb! My daughter and I were treated so well, and we really appreciated the hospitality. Robert definitely made our experience special. And did I mention the food tasted bomb! Thank you for the amazing service! We'll definitely be back! read more

FOOD: I saw the reviews and the hype online but it did not match the experience we had here at this location. The food definitely could have been better. We got the emperor's beef, fried rice, crispy chicken wings, spicy garlic shrimp and I forgot what type of noodles lol. We got them in a combo that comes with soup and a house salad. I picked the hot & sour soup and it was way too vinegary. It had great potential but just way too sour. The only thing that was good were the fried rice and emperor's beef. Everything else was either bland or had a weird funky taste (chicken wings). SERVICE: The food came out in a timely manner. We got seated right away despite it being dinner rush. I feel like that should have been the first red flag lol. Our server was sweet but just took a bit of time and kept forgetting the things we asked for and kept talking with her other coworkers. We ended up asking the other staff/servers for the things we needed like boxes/napkins and such. AMBIANCE: The lighting in the place was very nice and does set a vibe to the place. As for cleanliness, the tables and seats in the booths can definitely be cleaner. The smell of the place was whatever and can be a little kitchen-y maybe because we were seated close to the kitchen. During the time of our visit, it was not busy at all so it was not loud. Parking can definitely be tricky given that it is in DTLA. The outside area is not the greatest, again, it is DTLA lol. Honestly, I would absolutely not go back to this location. I will try wokcano again at a different area. This was not it at all. I do not recommend this location if this is your first time trying this "chain" restaurant. I've heard or seen online that the Burbank or other locations are so much better. Try at your own risk lol. read more

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FOOD: I saw the reviews and the hype online but it did not match the experience we had here at this location. The food definitely could have been better. We got the emperor's beef, fried rice, crispy chicken wings, spicy garlic shrimp and I forgot what type of noodles lol. We got them in a combo that comes with soup and a house salad. I picked the hot & sour soup and it was way too vinegary. It had great potential but just way too sour. The only thing that was good were the fried rice and emperor's beef. Everything else was either bland or had a weird funky taste (chicken wings). SERVICE: The food came out in a timely manner. We got seated right away despite it being dinner rush. I feel like that should have been the first red flag lol. Our server was sweet but just took a bit of time and kept forgetting the things we asked for and kept talking with her other coworkers. We ended up asking the other staff/servers for the things we needed like boxes/napkins and such. AMBIANCE: The lighting in the place was very nice and does set a vibe to the place. As for cleanliness, the tables and seats in the booths can definitely be cleaner. The smell of the place was whatever and can be a little kitchen-y maybe because we were seated During the time of our visit, it was not busy at all so it was not loud. Parking can definitely be tricky given that it is in DTLA. The outside area is not the greatest, again, it is DTLA lol. Honestly, I would absolutely not go back to this location. I will try wokcano again at a different area. This was not it at all. I do not recommend this location if this is your first time trying this "chain" restaurant. I've heard or seen online that the Burbank or other locations are so much better. Try at your own risk lol. read more

I'm always appreciative of stopping by here. The food is amazing. The service is kind. Most importantly you can enjoy time with friends. I always order eggplant, rice and vegetables. It feels me up each time. read more

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Wokcano's California Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Peacock Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, and Crispy Pepper Calamari were delicious. read more

Wokcano - California Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Peacock Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Crispy Pepper Calamari - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been here a couple of times with my co-workers to grab a quick bite for lunch. Wokcano opens at noon, so it's ideal coming right when they open as they get busy. They have a good happy hour menu from 3PM-7PM daily if you're looking for food and drinks on the cheap. The Edamame and sushi I've tried have all been good. The service is really hit or miss, with servers disappearing for long periods of time even when there's few customers. One likes to blast some junk techno music - I don't know about you, but I don't want my heart racing when I'm just eating a chill lunch. 18% gratuity is automatically added to parties 6 or more. Overall Wokcano is decent if you're not worried about time. read more

Wokcano - Sashimi (6 piece combination) - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Got here about 1.5 hours before closing and was seated right away on a Saturday night. Food and drinks were good. Service was good. The building AC was blowing so it was a little chilly inside. read more

Wokcano - Hunan Spicy Chili Crispy Chicken and Japanese Old Fashion - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A couple of friends and I came in for happy hour after work and had such a great time. We ended up ordering almost everything off the appetizer menu, and every single dish was delicious. The ambiance was fun yet cozy, and our servers were incredibly attentive, which made the experience even better. From the food to the service to the overall vibe, everything was on point. This place truly deserves a 5-star rating! read more

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We visited Wokcano many times in the past and always enjoyed great dinning experiences. However on our most recent visit while in DTLA for a late night dinner, things felt very different. Valet parking is no longer available so we had to park in a dingy parking structure a few doors down where the elevators are filthy. During the short walk to the restaurant, we also encountered individuals openly using drugs, which was unsettling. Once inside, the restaurant looked run down and no where as clean and polished as I remembered. It was almost empty, which was surprising since it was always bustling no matter the time of day. Most of the dishes we tried were very good, which is why I'm giving 3 stars. However the Korean short ribs were disappointing - the meat was gristly, chewy, and had a rubbery texture. On a positive note, our lead server was extremely polite, attentive, and friendly. She was wonderful as was the rest of the waitstaff. In conclusion, we were underwhelmed with our overall dinning experience. Wokcano used to be our go to spot whenever in DTLA, but after this visit, I don't plan on returning. read more

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Today I ordered the Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Young Chow Fried Rice. They honored my request for extra spicy Garlic Shrimp. They also honored my request for extra scallions and soy sauce for the fried rice. So, I guess the service was on point. I did get an extra egg for the fried rice. The picture might make it look like it's too much egg, but once you mix it with the fried rice, it's perfect and that's just one egg. read more

Have to say that this place was great with service, timing and quality. We found it while walking around downtown and decided to pop in. The interior was divided into the front waiting space and the back bar and dining area. I really liked the dark color scheme and the vibe. The employee at the front was courteous and immediately took our order. We barely had to wait before it was ready. The food itself was amazing! The dishes were hot and fresh and were well packed. We ordered the fried rice, noodles and my favorite-the honey walnut shrimp. The portions were large and the food was flavorful and delicious. The shrimp was the perfect mix of sweet and savory with the texture of the walnuts complementing the softness of the shrimp. We went there a few times due to how good everything was! read more

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Food is horrible. I ordered wonton soup and got one wonton !!!! Can you believe it?? I also ordered the beef with spicy plum sauce and all I can taste is the sauce?? The beef is gooey and sticky covered in thick batter! Do not order delivery from there they drop the ball then expect you to suck it up and pay for it!! I also wanted to add that the guy who picked up the phone when I called regarding my experience was very rude and dismissive and should be fired if this is the acceptable customer service they provide!!! I would also like to note that Danny N (whoever that is???). Only replies to positive feedback and that should also be concerning?? If u don't believe me go ahead and check previous reviews!!! read more

A cute gem in the heart of downtown. I love sushi so of course this was an easy stop to make. Sushi rolls were delicious and drinks were very good as well. Service was excellent. Very friendly staff and fast service. The ambiance is a little dim, but a vibe. I absolutely loved coming here and would come again! read more

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Playing Spanish music at a sushi restaurant is the opposite of zen. The menu lacks imagination and is comparable to grocery store ready to go meals. Completely missing the point of what was expected. LA is riddled with trash, this was not a zen getaway for a meal. Sorry guys read more

We enjoyed our time at Wokcano & our food! Everything was so hot, fresh and delicious! I didn't get a photo of the wings we had but those were piping hot and really good too. Our server was very nice & checked in with us often. I love the place & how it's dimly lit, great for date night. I will definitely be back. read more

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I came for sushi and ended up loving the Chinese food! Honestly one of the most authentic Chinese comfort foods I have had in a long time! Who knew? Kudos!!! Open late! I did not have any adverse MSG reactions! The Chinese dishes had authentic flavors and high quality ingredients! For $5 you can add a salad, soup and rice! Lively and happy vibes! I am a fan! read more

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Tonight I ordered takeout from Wokcano DTLA. When I arrived to pick up my order, around 10:30pm, the doors were locked. This was surprising considering I needed to pick up my order and the listed hours of operation end at 11pm. The host signaled that he would not let me in and they were closed until I managed to communicate that I was merely there to pick up my order. He seemed annoyed that I was there despite the fact that the order was right next to him waiting to be picked up. The food itself was really dreadful. I got two dishes, the short ribs and the black pepper beef. The short ribs, an item I reliably enjoy from this location, were shriveled and mostly fat as if the entire order had been filled with the day's scraps. The black pepper beef was so slick and oily that it was basically inedible. Overall, it was hardly worth the $60+ I paid. Frankly, it was bad enough to make me feel like I can never order from here again and should instead go to Northern Cafe down the street. This used to be a reliable if overpriced late takeout option in DTLA but their standard is completely gone. read more

Wokcano - Short ribs that are mostly just bone and fat scraps - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Man, 0 star shout out review for the bartender working today. Hairless gentleman with one earring. Our team arrived for happy hour; spoke to hostess first; sweet, friendly, and informative on how our group can come in and enjoy a drink. As soon as our group arrive, we went to the bar; again after speaking hostess for what's appropriate and possible to seat us. Bartender came out and rejected us. We were there for the happy hour; we were told (since it's a group of 8) everything on one bill + gratuity. We agreed, yes, whatever is easy. We understand and accept. Proceeded to sit down; and wait 15+ min with no menus, no greetings, not even a "give me a few min before taking your order" from the bartender. Absolutely the worst customer service, even knowing he's getting the Bare min 18% tip which we agreed, on one bill. No service. However; one light at this place, the hostess and the other Female bartender during lunch hour (unfortunately not there). I forgot her name; but just a helpful and joyful person who knows service. read more

I came here last night to have dinner with some friends! The food was amazing! The waiter was super cool! His name was Robert! Perfect attention to detail! Very attentive and very knowledgeable on the menu. He suggested the right food and drinks to get for me and my friends! Thank you again Robert and thank you again Wakcano read more

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Ive been sitting here for 30 minutes and the hostess hasn't even appeared . Theres literally no one in the restaurant.

I absolutely love this location their service, food, drinks, and vibe inside of the best!

From start to finish, everything was amazing. We started with the egg rolls, strawberry lemon drop that was very refreshing. Crispy orange chicken, garlic noodles and seafood rice were all so good, hot and fresh. Just an overall great experience and must try!! read more

I can honestly say that the food was not as good as I imagined it would be. I've been told that the only respectable item is the miso soup. I should have taken the hint but, I decided to see for myself. Definitely don't order the calamari. There are lots of other places where it is much better. Really, I gather any other sushi restaurant would be a better choice. As for service, service and ambience don't matter if the food is terrible. read more

Love their food. Pad Thai is thee best. I find myself looking for Pad Thai like it. I NEVER find it. Everything is fresh

Came to Wokcano on a weekday as my wife and I were about to spend a week apart so we figured we would get some dinner together beforehand. We walked to Wokcano after struggling what to pick and were pleasently surprised that we were just in time for another happy hour deal that we've been encountering downtown lately. When we walked in we were seated right away and the server said we could order a few minutes before the time happy hour started, which is always kindly appreciated. The happy hour menu wasn't huge, but did have a good mixture on it. We decided to order a few different things such as the crispy garlic chicken wings, the spicy crabmeat tempura roll, and we split another roll that I honestly don't recall because she ordered it and I just ate half of it, oh well, it happens. The crispy garlic chicken wings were fine, pretty standard basic wings with sauce on them, not bad, but also not super great. The Spicy crabmeat tempura roll was pretty good, being a standard roll but having good taste to it, and the same can be said for the other roll I can't remember, good flavour, fresh fish, and a good roll overall. Overall, Wokcano was a 50/50 experience that I'll definitely be revisiting in the future thanks to its location. The sushi was solid enough, while the chicken was average. The staff here was fantastic and the restaurant itself looked very modern and clean with lots of seating. If you want a mixed variety place, Wokcano probably has something you want, I suggest coming to check this place out for yourself. read more

Wokcano - Spicy Crabmeat Tempura Roll - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is the place to be in LA!! It's right in the heart of the city. It's close to in walking distance of rooftop bars, mall, city life, crypto.com arena and LA Live. This place has amazing Chinese cuisine, along with their amazing drinks. If you are in to shareable foods, the portions will do just fine. The service was very helpful and took care of me and my friends every need on my birthday. Can't wait to go back. read more

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This place opens right at noon, and there is usually a line to get it. Thankfully both times the hostess has done a great job at getting everyone seated. This is a great place to have a lunch meeting as they have closed off sections and the overall environment is not as loud around lunch. The food is great but someone in our party ordered the hot and sour soup which our waiter mentioned is made a day before, so the soup was still "gooey" Aside from that the wonton soup which was made fresh was delicious and filling and the crunchy roll did not disappoint. read more

Wokcano - Crunchy Roll - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Popped in for happy hour after running some errands downtown and had a great served/bartender at the bar. I was greeted when I walked in and they weren't too busy yet. I've eaten at a few other Wokcano locations. The one in Burbank being a favorite because it's closer to me so it was really cool to get a difference experience not only in service, but in food prep and ambiance as well! The mapo tofu, crispy orange tofu and spicy eggplant are all good choices for this veggie, but the Vegan Kung Pao Chicken is always a favorite. Unfortunately they weren't able to make it, but I had a few simple avocado and veggie rolls (not on the menu, but they made them as soon as I asked about them). I had a few afternoon beers... Earned via holiday shopping and a long week of work lol. Overall it's Asian fusion cuisines with primarily Chinese and Japanese dishes ranging from lo mein to sushi and beyond. So you have a bit to choose from. The restaurant itself is much bigger than it looks, when I got up at one point to go to the restroom (which were very clean)... I saw the rest of the layout including a back dining area. Definitely might revisit with friends near here or when in Downtown again. Wokcano DTLA is very close to 7th & Metro Station as well as The Bloc mall/shopping center. Parking structures in most directions... Street parking can be a series of circles, mostly metered as well, but definitely easy metro access to save yourself the hassle. read more

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We came here for a Christmas party for work. There were about 13 of us in one of their private rooms. Our waiter was attentive and checked in on us often. The food was tasty. We had sushi, sashimi, noodles, fried rice, beef broccoli, and orange chicken. The drinks were good, too. This is a good place to host a small private party. read more

Waiter messed up our order, blamed us for his mistake, and then claimed he's too good of a waiter to make that mistake. Service was incredibly slow during happy hour (we were one of only two tables occupying the place). We had to ask multiple times for drink refills. Then the waiter acted put out when we asked for the check to be split according to what each of us actually ordered. Such a bad and disappointing experience after reading good reviews. Food came out cold when it absolutely shouldn't have. Waiter argued with us that we didn't order what we said we did, even though all 3 of us customers heard what each other ordered. Glad others have had a good experience but that was absolutely NOT the case for us. What a waste of time and money!!! read more

Food was good Service was so bad drinks were brought to us. When we were done eating. Waitress never came around. read more

It wasn't that packed in here but it took quite a while to bring out the food, the check, the water. It just seemed like they were moving on their own time.. it's super dark in there and I guess that's for the ambiance but you can barely read the menu.. My chicken fried rice was pretty decent, I ordered some edamame and it was soooo salty that I couldn't eat them. I asked for them to get me some more but the 2nd batch were not even hot... not a great experience for it being dtla read more

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The Best Sushi in LA. Amazing flavor, muy rico todo. Me encantó el servicio, la comida y la bebida. read more

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Food is amazing. The ambiance is beautiful. Good food good drinks and great customer service. The sushi is fresh and very delicious. My waiter Roberto is amazing. He is very respectful and makes you feel at home. Thanks Roberto. read more

Food here is alright but it's definitely not authentic and if you want that, I recommend going to Chinatown or K-town. It's a decent spot though for large parties and with good ambience. I came here with a group of friends after a show and we ordered some dishes and beer. Service here was great with the staff being friendly and able to take our large order easily. Several dishes ordered were the orange chicken, chow fun, curry, beef & broccoli, calamari, and some sushi rolls. All of it was decent and was on the more Americanized side of Asian food but still satisficed our hunger! I do feel that pricing is a bit high for what you are getting in terms of quality but the portion size makes up for it. Overall, we had a decent meal here and there was decent amount of parties inside having a good time. I would recommend coming by for happy hour since prices seem to be good then but it's only at the bar and not available at the tables. I would recommend going elsewhere in K-town or Little Tokyo if you want quality Asian food though. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots in LA. Love their seafood and sushi. They are so fresh and delicious. My last service experience was kinda wack because the bartender was too much into her families faces to even serve us. I had to go get the other bartender after 15 of no service. But that was my first time eating in the bar area. Out of the 4 times I have been thats one and one person. The other guy was super helpful and nice. read more

Wokcano - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came for a celebration of my brothers birthday since he and my parents love sushi and we all liked it. But like other people mentioned in their reviews the pricing is a little expensive but at least the service and workers are attentive. Just note that parking is a nightmare as is it common in the area. Chicken dumplings and garlic crispy wings were my favorite. read more

Tbh we love coming here because the food is really good but the service is just as good if not better. We're so lucky that every time we come we have Robert helping us. He's always very kind and helpful when it comes to the service and giving recommendations. Thank you so much, we appreciate people like you. Always such a great experience. 10/10 Can't miss him, best waiter such a positive attitude and a smile on his face ! read more

Wokcano - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food and service is always amazing You can never go wrong with the orange chicken Thank you very much Celest read more

This place has gone downhill a bit, it's not what it was in 2012-15 when I was living in the area. Good thing there's always room for improvement. My waiter was very sweet he made sure we had good service and he let us know we were still in time for happy hour. I had the sangria it wasn't very strong but it was tasty, along with my favorite the "Party Roll" which didn't come out sizzling like remember but it tasted ok. Along with two Crab hand roll which and were okay definitely not sure if it was real crab, tasted and looked a bit like imitation crab but I could be wrong. I use to come to this place for their yellowtail in ponzu sauce and I have to say I was a little disappointed the yellowtail didn't taste or look very fresh. We also go the spicy tuna roll and California roll they were ok. It looks like they might need to revamp the inside looks a little dull and dingy. They definitely have not remodeled in 10 years. Most likely won't be back. Maybe in another 10 years. read more

Wokcano - Yellowtail (Hamachi), Spicy Tuna Roll, Late Night Party Roll, crab hand roll, sangria. - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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