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    3.6 (125 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Tara S.

    We had just finished our show at the Ahmanson and were famished. Not wanting to spend a fortune on a meal, we ventured outside of The Music Center. Bak's Kitchen is a good choice for those who like a reasonably priced Sushi spot. You order at the counter. Then you can take a seat and pick it up when ready. Prices are good for what you get. The service is mediocre. When I needed a spoon for my Ramen I had to wait till the girl working looked up from her phone. So annoying.

    Empty container slammed by an employee as she was heading back to the register
    B R.

    What happened BAK? Been coming here for a decade. Not so much anymore after this encounter. Horrible customer service. last one my lunch list from now on. Good for staff, they won't have to work as much. Came here on a Friday, one of the ladies (the tall, new young hire) saw me coming in and seemed I had interrupted something of extreme importance due to her slamming an empty container on the counter to head to the register. One of the other staff saw me come in and asked what I wanted. Placed my order and waited. Idk why I ordered..... The new young lady gave me my order. When I was given my order I asked her for unagi sauce please. She said what is that? And headed to the back. When she came back she gave me the unagi sauce and while i said thank you she began to speak softly in another language and I'm pretty sure it wasn't nice what she was saying based on the nasty face she had. Watch out for attitude people.

    Menu March 2025.
    Martha R.

    Food here is made to order, so call ahead or patience. I usually get the beef sukiyaki or a shrimp tempura ramen noodle. Sushi rolls are also great.

    Cassandra Y.

    The restaurant is located at Promenade Plaza. They do have a parking garage. Sorry... they are not free. During weekends, the garage also charge $10 cash for people going to Walt Disney Hall or The Broad. So make sure to tell the parking attendant that you are going to restaurant.

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    Mandi T.

    This is good when you're not knowing what you want. Things come with a side salad and miso soup. They added musubi! ($3) I like their rolls, normally getting their dragon or shrimp tempura rolls. I used to love their beef sukiyaki (think yoshinoya) but the last couple times were a no. Pro Tip: call and order beforehand. There are times they get super busy the wait can be long.

    Daniel W.

    Terrible customer service, my daughter asked for another plastic spoon and a napkin and the lady acted like my daughter was asking for a kidney. Then I was calling for the lady asking for another lid for my soup and was absolutely ignored. The lady literally acted like I no longer existed after my daughter asked for a spoon and napkin (which apparently was far too much)

    Shrimp ramen

    The food could've been better, but the presentation was not how it is presented in the pictures.

    Orange chicken rice bowl
    Jeff C.

    Decent and affordable lunch spot. The rice plates are around $10 and decently filling and come with a little side salad. Haven't had the sushi yet but there's a lot of rolls on the menu to try. I usually bring my food back to the office but there's outdoor seating in the courtyard. Service was fast and friendly. Staff in masks. Call ahead to avoid the wait during the lunch rush. Parking is a bit of an issue. There's some street meters but you may have to walk a block or two. There's not too any options in this part of downtown so I appreciate this courtyard center a lot.

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    Not the most friendly, but price of food was okay. Food seemed okay but ended up making me sick. I won't be eating here ever again.

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    Fast ... good and inexpensive!!! Although it's good to call and order ahead because it gets crowded during lunch

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    Good and very reasonable in price. This is good place to go in DTLA especially if you forgot your lunch.

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    The Beef Sukiyaki Salad is so good. I eat it at least once a week! I have had other stuff too. All good. No complaints!

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    Recently ordered tuna poke bowl and get food allergy right away. Maybe the fish is not fresh.

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    Delicious, healthy affordable food option with great service! I got the teriyaki salmon & it was great!!

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