“ I was on a hunt for delicate Japanese food in LA area and this is the best! Sashimi is so fresh. Dishes are interesting. Thickest beef tongue cut ever! ”

“ Absolutely love the food here. When I come visit my family in LA they take us here, and I've yet to have a dish I didn't like. We always get the fried gobo, the jidori wings are really tasty, the beef tataki is some of the best I've had in the area. I tried a couple different things today the toro taku and the pressed analog, both were delicious and definitely something I'd get again. I wasn't too crazy about the Japanese potato salad with mentaiko, I feel like it needs a but more mayo. The karaage is also very tasty, and we also had some kaki fry which was very good and the crab croquettes are some of my favorite things to get here. Overall this is one of my top places, sometimes inconsistent and service can lag a bit, but it's never been much an issue to affect my review. ”

“ Great food in a nice atmosphere. I think this restaurant is specifically good if you are willing to share multiple small plates and spend a bunch of money on tasty little bites. The chicken karage was my favorite. ”

“ This is a late review from December, but better late than never cause this is my favorite Japanese restaurant in LA!! I loooove the ambience, the food, the workers, evening reminded me of Japan. Def try their chicken meatball skewers. Would come here more often if it weren’t for the commute. とても美味しかったてす!! ”

“ I absolutely love this restaurant—it feels like I’ve stepped straight into Japan.** It’s cute and quaint, and while the parking lot is small, I’ve always been able to find a spot (plus there’s extra parking in the adjacent lot). You really get the best of all worlds here. We had nigiri sushi that was incredibly fresh—**especially the toro**, which they only have in limited quantities each day. If it’s available, don’t hesitate! The oysters are **to die for**—they’re on the larger side but super fresh with a buttery finish. We also had beef tongue, fried chicken, tamago, and a few meat skewers—all fantastic. I’m a big fan of their **rich pork broth** too. Most of the staff are Japanese, which makes the experience feel even more authentic and welcoming. They also have a great sake selection, and if you don’t finish your bottle, you can take it home. Everything is clean, and the presentation is on point. Perfect spot for **lunch, dinner, or a cozy date night! ”

“ Amazing beef tongue, pork cheeks, shishito and mushrooms. Very Great service and atmosphere Music was low enough talk. Very polite staff. Clean bathroom. ”

“ Place a reservation in advance. Walk in and you will find a lively and cozy atmosphere. The price reflects the quality of the ingredients. I ordered a hot tea, but they have a whole menu of alcohol and non alcoholic options. Everything I had was unparalleled in terms of freshness and flavor. Tuna Avocado Tartare - the first dish out, very fresh and wonderfully plated. Shishito Mushrooms - the bonito flakes were still dancing! I would get this next time, the season on the mushrooms was very deep and savory. Sashimi plate - there is a minimum order of 2, but it was well worth it. Uni Wagyu - My favorite dish of the night! Beef Tongue - I got this based on other reviews recommendations, and it did not disappoint. Kimchi pork - while very good, not something I would re-order. Pumpkin Zenzai - leave space. The flavor is worth it. ”

“ My friends and I had a wonderful time here. Our reservation was at 7:30 on a Sunday night, and we were sat right away. The food, drinks, and service was top notch! Must order the beef tongue! So on point! The only downside is that they close at 9:30. Kinda early for an izakaya, in my opinion. Sorry, there are no photos. We were too busy eating and chatting it up! ”