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    YAZAWA

    4.4 (391 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Barbeque, Steakhouses
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Kaelene M.

    Me and a girlfriend decided to go to Yazawa to catch up since we haven't seen each other in a long time. I was looking forward to Yazawa since I've heard such great things about this restaurant. We got their egg drop soup and a couple of their meats from their à la carte menu. The soup was delicious. They were able to split one order of soup for two people. In regard to the meat, I was shocked to find out that we had to cook the meat ourselves. I would've thought if we were paying premium prices that the staff would cook for us. I hoped we cooked the meat correctly. Nonetheless, the wagyu selection was delicious. I ordered assorted vegetables but I was sad to hear that they were all out. We finished our meal with an order of tiramisu. The dessert was fine. After paying for our meal, the server asked us why we didn't tip. I thought this was highly unprofessional for Yazawa to ask this. I did not think the service reflected the high price point of the restaurant. If I will be paying top dollar for quality meat, I expect service to at least educate us on how to cook it.

    Sonia S.

    Second time back after 7 or 8 years. I thought about the sukiyaki style beef in the egg sauce all these years. And it was just was wonderful as I remembered. Went here with a group of 9 for a birthday, (reserved via resy), and they accommodated several allergies quite well, and were very thoughtful with substitutions and omissions for those folks. The beef quality was amazing, our server Brian was amazing, will be back for sure. The green tea (with refills all of dinner) was super high quality matcha, and is definitely worth it. The meal here was so delicious and beefy and so well done that I'll think about it for a while. Hopefully I'm back again sooner than 8 years.

    Sake Cup Selection
    Autumn M.

    This place was so cozy! Upon entering, we were greeted with a welcoming person and they let us pick where we wanted to sit. Jonathan was our server and he was nice. We started off with some sake tastings. Once we picked a bottle, we were shown a tray of sake cups so we could choose which one we wanted to drink out of. Then, we got the kale salad and the kimchi assortments which were so nice and crispy. The salad dressing was also very umami I believe. I devoured them all and I don't even care for salad. The other courses were cooked for us and put on our plates. My favorite was the white ponzu sauce and the roll of meat in whipped egg yolk. We finished the meal off with a cup of tea that was on the house. We were definitely catered to and will be returning.

    Trust E.

    Customer service is ideal, meet is above and beyond, the prices are pretty high, but the food is definitely great, it's vary nice inside

    Brian L.

    We decided to come here for dinner on a whim, and were pleasantly surprised when we realized it's connected to the sukiyaki restaurant IMA, which we absolutely love. We went with the "Yazawa Omakase" and meat was really good quality and the service was excellent..they're super friendly, attentive, and grill everything to perfection in front of you. My big complaint though is that their omakase options should definitely be more inclusive. I was a little surprised because aside from the appetizer, it was basically just meat. You have to order rice, vegetables, etc to make it a real meal...it's not really omakase in my book if you have to order so many things separately. Overall, I would give 5 stars for quality and service but only 3 stars for value...it's just a little difficult to fathom the price with so many better value options in the LA area.

    Brenda C.

    This is my second time at Yazawa... I actually really enjoyed my first time at Yazawa and it was during Covid when we had to sit outside. During that time, the server was consistently checking on us. This time, there were multiple servers but felt like the service wasn't attentive at all. Had to wait for them to cook and/check on us. The food tasted better the first time too. I was wowed and excited to come back again. We got the Yazawa Omakase. It's actually not a lot of food with some really good quality pieces. Don't think it was worth the price. The garlic fried rice had no garlic flavor. Only tasted like a bunch of butter. They used dry garlic chips, not fresh garlic. FYI if you love garlic. I was annoyed because I expected garlic flavored fried rice. The experience felt underwhelming this time. I would not recommend this place as I know there are better places out there.

    4 types of Wagyu
    Angel C.

    Wow wow wow. What an experience! Okay to start off, this is a pricey meal so be prepared to cash out haha. Went into this because I had been craving Wagyu so so much so I didn't want to sell myself short. Parking was not bad at all, it's on the street. I did come on a Friday evening and there were a lot of open spots. The meat quality though, was insane. It was the best Japanese bbq I've had in LA. Went with the tasting menu of course and it came with so much tender meat. The quality was what stood out for me though, because the quality was so good the flavors and the taste were out of this world. So yummy! The service was really spot on too, you get your own server that grills for you. I was so stuffed by the end of it and I'd love to come again! Sake selections were good too!

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    Mario V.

    Yazawa is hands down one of the most incredible dining experiences in Beverly Hills the location itself is stunning especially right now with Rodeo Drive glowing in full Christmas mode it feels like you're stepping into a holiday movie from the moment we arrived everything was top notch we went with the Chef's Omakase and it was absolutely the right choice every dish was perfectly curated and beautifully presented did you know they import their Wagyu fresh from Japan every single day not frozen fresh that's insane and you can truly taste the difference each bite was buttery rich and melt in your mouth perfection it's the kind of meal that makes you feel genuinely special a huge shoutout to Justin for his amazing recommendations and next level customer service he made the experience unforgettable making sure every detail was perfect Yazawa isn't just dinner it's a celebration of flavor quality and hospitality highly recommended for anyone looking for an unforgettable night out in Beverly Hill

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    Myan T.

    We dined at Yazawa for my husband's bday and it did not disappoint. The entire experience left us reminiscing about our very first international trip together as boyfriend/girlfriend! We were lucky enough to travel to Japan and got to try authentic Japanese bbq there. Yazawa transported us back to Tokyo and we highly recommend anyone who wants a top class experience to come by. Service from start to finish was excellent. Servers were dynamic and friendly, explaining each meat cut and how to properly cook it. We had the confidence to cook our own meat after being shown a few times. We went with the classic omakase with the notion that we'd add more a la carte items if hungry. It turned out to be the perfect amount of meat. We also added the amazing garlic rice, house pickles, and salad. We want to come back to try the kimchi! My husband's favorite meat was the sukiyaki style with the frothy egg. It was sweet, juicy, and very unique. I couldn't tell you which I loved the most tbh. Everything was a home run and I was stuffed by the end. Ambiance is dim and cozy. Pro-tip there are bidets in the restrooms :') extra points for that! After 2 rounds of drinks plus everything we ordered, our total with tip was $500. My husband loved his experience and would absolutely come back. We'll see you again soon Yazawa!

    Erin T.

    Came here for my boyfriend's birthday, and it was absolutely delicious! We got the $140 omakase, and it was incredible. Each dish comes out with a creative presentation, and it was entertaining to listen to our waiter explain each dish/ cut of meat. Service was incredible. They were so attentive. It was also my first time having beef tartare, and I thought I was going to not like it since I mostly like my meats on the well-done side, but it actually was delicious and tasted similar to tuna sashimi. We added the wagyu garlic fried rice as an appetizer. It was a large portion enough to share for 2 people, so I recommend splitting it. There was the option to add a "Happy Birthday" dessert, which I think was an extra $25? The ice cream and cheesecake that it came with was not overly sweet, and a great way to end our meal. It was definitely a memorable experience. We would return sooner if it wasn't so expensive! Strongly recommend, especially for a birthday or special occasion.

    I feel like I'm in Japan. I love this place... like love love love. The flavors are amazingly on point with the flavors in Japan. The wagyu meat is out of this f-ing craaaazy world! Like WTF?! We ordered: shishito, tan tan noodles, vegetable soup, truffle mushroom, wagyu brisket and wagyu ribeye! My head was spinning from goodness! The service was superb! Jonathan was awesome! This place beats all bbq place in Los Angeles! I'll definitely be coming back!

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    Lisa L.

    We had a fantastic meal with friends on a week night. The selections were all scrumptious but the surprises were the grilled veggies and the chicken! I thought the corkage fee was too high but the meal was superb and the service was really really great. Don't miss the rice. I ate every grain!

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    While it is fairly pricey, the quality of the meat is excellent. We enjoyed our meal today.

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    Awesome ambiance and experience! The staff is super friendly and accommodating and the food is fantastic.

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    Great food, and fantastic service. I cannot recommend Yazawa enough.

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    Ask the Community - YAZAWA

    Is it too noisy for quiet conversation during dinner?

    No it's not too noisy

    How's the Parking there?

    Its metered Parking or you can park in the garage across the street

    Do they allow you to bring your own truffle?

    No they don't use much truffle it's a Japanese wagyu bbq place!

    Are the omakases per person or is it enough to feed 2 adults?

    No just enough to feed a infant.

    Do we need a reservation?

    Yes you do need a reservation. Amazing food!

    What's a good item to order?

    Does everyone at the table have to order Omakase if one person does or can some people do a la carte?

    Everyone at the table has to do Omakase if one person does. However, they said we could do different levels of Omakase. We don't have to pick the same one.

    Is the omakase price per person or per order?

    Per person

    Is there a corkage fee if I want to bring my own sake?

    yup $35 for first 2 bottles and $50 for additional bottles

    Do the staff or the customers cook the meat at the table?

    The staff prepares the meat for you but also gives you cooking instructions in case you wish to do it yourself.

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    Seabutter

    Seabutter

    4.3(704 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    So we came in for one night stay and happen to be at a hotel down the street. We gave this…read morerestaurant a chance due to a recommendation at the hotel. The service was great, the ambiance was great, but the fish.....the fish was amazing. We eat sushi twice a week minimum, and we were very impressed with the quality of fish. Plus they have a couple items that most sushi restaurants don't and they were fantastic items. We didn't have anything from the kitchen, all we had was sushi, and I can't wait for an excuse to come back to Beverly Hills.

    DELIVERY Ordered for delivery so this may not represent the…read morequality dining in. SERVICE From the careful and individual packaging to the adorable note they included, service was awesome besides the delivery time. It took 1.5 hours to deliver from the time ordered. FOOD We tried several items and although the sashimi was fresh, the cost was way too pricey especially for the rolls that were mediocre. SPICY SALMON HANDROLL- delicious with a slight kick! Although the seaweed was a bit soggy after the long delivery time. 4/5 SALMON AVO - aesthetically pleasing but lacked flavor 2/5 SALMON TRUFFLE - the truffle sea butter sauce was real heavy for me, but the fish was fresh and delicious. 3/5 UNI SCALLOP - uni was not fishy at all and the scallop was hearty. 5/5 DOUBLE T TRUFFLE TORO - the truffle just melts in your mouth! Toro was slightly on the tougher side. 3/5 EMMA - seared fatty tuna toro, yummy ! 5/5 HYE - yellowtail belly hamachi was refreshing and perfectly tender 5/5 SALMON BELLY - fresh! Nothing special. 4/5 MR CRAB - made with langostino and mayo, crispy shrimp tempura, and some kind of oyster sauce. Could be better and not worth it for the cost. 2/5 TUNA CITRUS - very pretty to look at, but lacked flavor. Not much tuna either. 2/5 OVERALL Would come back to dine in person, but wouldn't go for any of their pressed rolls or individual. Their sashimi is fresh, but definitely overpriced.

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    Seabutter - Rainbow Pressed Sushi

    Rainbow Pressed Sushi

    Seabutter - Salmon Sashimi

    Salmon Sashimi

    Seabutter - TUNA CITRUS 
 
 tuna, spicy albacore, gobo, jalapeno & lemon

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    TUNA CITRUS tuna, spicy albacore, gobo, jalapeno & lemon

    Chubby Curry - Udon Know Me, Udon was super flavorful and that beef just falls apart, so yummy

    Chubby Curry

    4.4(447 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Update- was really looking forward to dinner at Chubby Curry. My friends and I have patronized this…read moreplace since it opened. It was our go-to place for almost two years. We hadn't been in about 6 months and decided to drop in for dinner before a movie- Wow, has it changed- and not in a good way. There were fewer staff and they were spread thin, with not even half the tables full. The place was a little unkept. The menu is all digital- so we had some questions ordering our favorites. We got the Wagu steak with rice and curry and the breaded chicken breast. When the Wagu arrived it was unrecognizable- brown and looked over cooked - no pink. The entire dish was completely unappetizing. It was sad looking. I tried to show the server that this looked nothing like the menu photos in the front wall. He was already flustered and told me "to calm down ma'am" and that is "how it comes- we put soy sauce on it." The calm down nonsense was a real put off. My next question was, why is a restaurant putting soy sauce on perfect Wagu? None of the menu photos show soy sauce. We have never had soy sauce drenched Wagu here ever. The amount of soy sauce - if any-- is up to the guest. We all have our sodium preferences, right? I personally liked their Wagu plate as is. I tried to get the server to follow me to the front wall to show him the photo of all their Wagu dishes on their front wall and he was really not happy. Those photos were how their food always looked- fresh- colorful and delicious looking. The comparison was stunningly different- he would not hear it - and was visible upset with me. Sending this back caused quite a problem- more like an argument with the server who insisted this is how Wagu comes. It does not and I posted a review previously with photos from several visits to this once fun to eat at place. They offered to remake it and I caught the server and chef's convo. Chef was bewildered with the whole no soy sauce thing. The server came back with a small piece of Wagu in a service cup to show me what their Wagu looked like before the soy sauce bath. It was not the bright fresh pink. It was gray, like it had been prepped a couple days ago and refrigerated. Completely unacceptable and not appetizing. I told them to please not remake it. It would be a waste and please Just remove it and we'd order something else. The server was so upset with me he told me he would remove everything and not charge us at all. I felt that was unfair to the restaurant and his attitude was like don't order anything, and do not come back. My guy friend insisted that we pay and the server came back with a bill for just the chicken. I gave him cash for everything we ordered including the Wagu, and he brought me almost all the money back. I was particularly insulted by this. This was such negative energy- I did not want to touch it. I left all the money on the table and left. Message to the owner- replacing servers with digital menus does not lessen their work. it increases their time explaining what dishes are and how dishes come. You need more people because servers have more work in less time. I really felt for this server and did not feel any of this was his fault. The quality drop in food, the excess work due to digital menus, and food not matching the promises made in photos at the front wall from opening day are not your server's fault. We were expecting the same consistency and were sadly disappointed. We will not be returning.

    An overall decent meal, the katsu was crispy but the curry tasted sweeter than my personal…read morepreference. I also wish the curry had more flavor/spices to it. The katsu was crispy and flaky - so that was a plus. Most of the dishes are kind of pricey in my opinion. The restaurant is large and spacious, we visited on a Friday at lunchtime and it wasn't crowded at all.

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    Chubby Curry - Everything we ordered

    Everything we ordered

    Chubby Curry - Rice bowl that goes with Chubby Curry meal

    Rice bowl that goes with Chubby Curry meal

    Chubby Curry - The Chubby Curry, in small cast iron pot served with a side bowl of rice and broccoli

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    The Chubby Curry, in small cast iron pot served with a side bowl of rice and broccoli

    Matsuhisa - Black Cod With Miso

    Matsuhisa

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$$

    The atmosphere was very pleasant and upscale, making it a great place for a night out with friends…read more My wife and I went there last night with several other couples, and overall we had a good experience. The staff was friendly, professional, and welcoming throughout the evening. There were some delays in getting a few of the dishes to the table, but the service itself was still good and the servers did their best to take care of us. The food was fresh, high quality, and definitely enjoyable. However, I'm someone who loves fine dining and high-end restaurants, so I tend to be very picky when it comes to reviews. While everything we ordered tasted very good, there wasn't a single dish that really stood out as unique or unforgettable. Nothing made me stop and think, "Wow, I've never had anything like this before." The food was delicious, but not necessarily memorable. The pricing is on the expensive side, but that's also what you would expect for a restaurant of this caliber and location, so I don't consider that a negative. Overall, we had a nice evening, enjoyed the food, and appreciated the service. I would absolutely consider coming back in the future to try more items from the menu. Maybe there are some signature dishes that we missed this time around. If a future visit impresses me a little more, I could definitely see this becoming a 5-star review. For now, it's a solid 4 stars from me.

    We came as a group of 8 people, and I think it's important to mention that opinions around the…read moretable were mixed some of the group actually enjoyed the food and liked several of the dishes, so it may simply come down to personal taste. For me, the experience was less successful mainly because of the fish dishes. The flavors felt too strong, and some of the dishes gave me the feeling that the fish was not handled or seasoned properly, which affected my enjoyment of the meal. I was expecting more balanced and fresh flavors. On the positive side, there were a few dishes I did enjoy. The mushroom salad was very good, and the cucumber salad was fresh and enjoyable as well. Those were the highlights of the meal for me personally. The atmosphere in the restaurant was pleasant, the place itself looked nice, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout the evening. Still, overall, the food did not really suit my taste, so for me it was an average experience rather than one of the better restaurants I've been to

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    Matsuhisa - Very busy and packed

    Very busy and packed

    Matsuhisa - Omakase, nice flavor

    Omakase, nice flavor

    Matsuhisa - Hand Roll Toro - omakase tasting

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    Hand Roll Toro - omakase tasting

    Mutsu

    Mutsu

    4.7(199 reviews)
    1.8 miBeverly Grove
    Wheelchair accessible
    LGBTQ friendly

    What an incredible experience at Mutsu!…read more This is definitely not your typical Japanese restaurant. The intimate atmosphere, beautiful presentation, and focus on fresh hand rolls and yakitori make the whole experience feel special from the moment you sit down. Everything we tried was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. We especially loved watching the hand rolls being made right in front of us and enjoying them immediately--the simplicity, quality of the ingredients, and attention to detail really stand out. A HUGE shout-out to Chris, who took amazing care of us all night. His energy, knowledge, and hospitality made us feel so welcome and turned a great dinner into an even better experience. And a very special shout-out to Chef Ayden! You can really see the passion and craftsmanship behind every dish. Thank you for taking us through the experience and making our night so memorable. Beautiful atmosphere, incredible Japanese food, and most importantly, wonderful people behind it all. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommended! Thank you Chris, Chef Ayden, and the entire Mutsu team for an unforgettable evening.

    Mutsu on La Cienega is such a hidden gem! The interior design is absolutely stunning--the owners…read moredid an amazing job creating such a beautiful, intimate atmosphere in a smaller space. The service was excellent from start to finish, and everything we ordered was delicious. The handrolls are an absolute must! We also loved the spicy edamame, and the sake our server recommended paired perfectly with our meal. Great food, beautiful ambiance, and amazing service. I would definitely come back and highly recommend checking this place out!

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    Mutsu
    Mutsu
    Mutsu

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    Matu

    Matu

    4.3(848 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$$

    dineLA experience 2 of 3…read more So far, the best bang for your buck. They really give you all the foods. The dineLA menu is good for 2 people. Those 2 people both get the following: bone broth- wow. Loved it Steak Tartare - so much, we couldn't finish braised beef cheek - practically melted like butter 3 oz filet with salad - by the time this came we thought they were playing. It felt like a proper entree, but there was more meat coming. We then shared an 11 oz ribeye w/ grilled broccolini and ended with the chocolate cake. In conclusion, we got so much food. We ended up with a bit of leftovers which worked out perfectly for me the following day. Their garlic bread was also so good. Great service and delicious food. It's been some time since I've eaten that much red meat.

    I'm going to be the 10th dentist here and lead with the fact that I think the cheesesteak is…read moreincredibly overrated. I can confidently say I'll never order it again. Now, let me explain. We came to Matū for the Dinner for Two, and everything we were served was impeccable. The seasoning was spot on, the salt level was perfect, and every cut of meat was cooked beautifully. I'm a big fan of my steak on the rarer side, and Matū absolutely delivered. The braised beef cheek was probably the highlight of the night for me. It was unbelievably tender, rich, and one of the most memorable bites of the meal. After finishing the Dinner for Two, which really showcased the quality of the meat, we decided to split a cheesesteak since "that's what they're known for." When it arrived, it looked incredible. Unfortunately, that's where the excitement ended for me. The meat tasted oddly oily. I'm not sure if it was the cut, the preparation, or even the cheese, but it came across as heavy and greasy compared to the beautifully simple, clean flavors of the steak dinner. It was also underseasoned, and I found myself tasting the sesame seeds on the bread more than the filling itself. The chips were fresh and crunchy at first, but they lost their texture surprisingly quickly, so eat those immediately. Overall, I absolutely loved the steaks, sides, and cocktails, and I'll happily be back for those. But as for the cheesesteak? Once was more than enough.

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    Matu - Inside

    Inside

    Matu - Matu Old Fashioned with bourbon, maple syrup, bitters, and a burnt orange peel

    Matu Old Fashioned with bourbon, maple syrup, bitters, and a burnt orange peel

    Matu - Matu Old Fashioned

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    Matu Old Fashioned

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