This self described West Coast or LA Izakaya is where you can dine with fun, lively vibes and a streamlined menu. The sense of hospitality is felt as soon as you walk through their door along with attentive, friendly service. Although heavily influenced by Japanese eating/drinking culture, the menu shows influences from multiple different Asian cultures (not unlike areas of LA). While I think this place is ideal for small groups (so you can order a lot and share everything), it feels flexible where you can go with one other person or even by yourself and have a great time. Came here with a reservation on a weeknight (party of 5) and we were all excited to finally get to eat here. So excited, we pretty much almost ordered the entire menu! Everything we ordered was highly shareable, beautifully presented, and most important of all, really delicious (with flavors from the multiple Asian and some non-Asian cultures shining through. We ordered Daily specials - roasted maitake & arugula, grilled hamachi collar Regular menu - scallop crudo, chilled tofu, seafood pancake, yakisoba, naem, curry pan, wings, charred Japanese sweet potato, Negima (skewers), Iberico pork coppa, steak frites and both oshizushi (or pressed sushi - salmon and dragon roll). I really loved the food here and I mean everything I tried on this night - with some of the standouts for me personally being the sweet potato, Iberico pork, curry pan, and pressed sushi. I want to come back soon to try the gnocchi and handrolls. And some soft serve (the machine was down during our visit). Big fan of this restaurant! Parking in this area of town could be pretty tough. It's kind of a craft shoot, but if you're willing to walk, you'll eventually find a spot. read more

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The salmon belly and charred sweet potato with miso butter - very rich and comforting. Agedashi tofu broth is very gelatinous. Love the mugs the cocktails come in. Portions are all small and it adds up dollar wise. We liked the cherry soft serve more than milk tea. Service friendly and attentive. Very good about clearing tables. read more

Budonoki - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This spot has SOUL. From the adorable custom cups to the lively and colourful foods, you feel like you're in a flavour emporium. I gorged myself on almost every menu item and could not get enough. Even though the menu lists the foods under a 'Snack' heading, these are ample and FILLING portions. These dishes gave me that 'Anton Ego' flashback from 'Ratatouille': - CURRY PAN - IBERICO CHAR SIU - BUDO-GNOCCHI Magnifique read more

I've been here several times and it never disappoints! Always friendly and helpful service. This time we had the DIY spicy tuna hand rolls, naem, negima, and Japanese sweet potatoes-so delicious. Will definitely be back for the chill vibes, good music, and yummy food. read more

Budonoki - Negima + Charred Japanese Sweet Potatoes - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Whoever did this did everything right the food, the service the ambience It seldom these days when I pay for food that I go that was really worth it, but this was worth every penny Thanks for the great experience Oh yeah, I can't forget the staff. Every single person was professional and helpful. read more

Got a last-minute reservation for two at the bar. Our bartender had great recommendations and quarterbacked the meal. The team was seamless, and we interacted with several of the servers. Incredible service, that team is a well oiled machine. Had the softshell crab special, then ordered a bowl of rice to finish up the last of the curry it was served in. Also got the spicy hand, roll, the wings, the maitake arugula salad and the yakisoba. Every dish was a hit and I am eager to go back for more. read more

It's been awhile since I left a restaurant and felt like I got my monies worth in a full experience at a restaurant. First off, I would like to acknowledge that this was one of the best serving experience that I have gotten in a long time. I dined here with my mom and brother and our server was incredible. I wish I got her name but we sat at the corner table beneath the neon light and she took immaculate care of us. We never once had to ask for a water refill, we never had to ask for her to clear our plates and even one time when we were about to ask her for extra nori for our tuna handroll, she literally dropped a plate of extra nori right before my eyes. I was truly so so impressed by her service and the team overall, 10/10 experience on that front. As for the food, it was quite delicious and the portions are definitely smaller and I would recommend at least 2-3 plates per person as our server recommended. The pace at which the plates came out were also incredible, I'm not sure if it was a coincidence or if it was planned but it was truly spot on. Dishes we got: - scallop crudo - chefs salad - hamachi collar - yakisoba - spicy tuna handroll - wings - char sui Overall all of our dishes were well flavored and balanced. The portions are definitely meant to share so if you have a larger group you'll want to get multiples of each item. My only advice would be is to ask for less cheese on the salad, we did find it to be a bit way too much and not necessary. The sauce on the scallop crudo was also just a little overpowering for the freshness of the scallop. Other than that everything else we ordered was spectacular. It was very balanced and cooked to perfection. We came for the waygu but they were sold out but it looked amazing in photo reviews and would probably try that again next time we visit. We would definitely dine here again overall as the food was delicious and the service was spectacular. Parking is definitely hard to find but we just paid the $13 for valet. Thank you to our amazing server for a great experience. read more

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I've visited Budonoki twice now, and I'm glad I came back. Most recently, I enjoyed this dark and moody spot with a good friend and previously came here with a significant other. Sunday proved more lively than I expected with a few groups dining nearby. The namesake 'budognocchi' dish melted in my mouth - perfect portions of rice cake and mushroom, the deconstructed handrolls were out of this world, and the drink was just the right amount of potent and savory. The service was also perfect for the scene, not intrusive but our server was within easy access. I'll be telling others to join me here. read more

The service was super friendly. Staff checked in on us regularly, and the food came out in a timely manner. The restaurant isn't too big, so definitely make a reservation in advance. Here are the must-order dishes: -Budo-Gnocchi: Grilled tteokbokki rice cakes smothered in a creamy, luscious truffle sauce. -Seafood pancake: Crispy and light--not greasy at all. Maybe made with tapioca or glutinous flour? It had the perfect balance of a crunchy exterior with a slightly chewy bite inside. Packed with shrimp, scallop, and mussel, and topped with a fresh, citrusy chive salad. Steak frites: Perfectly cooked medium rare with a delicious black peppercorn sauce. Negima: Chicken oyster and negi yakitori, charred to perfection with the most flavorful spicy galangal sauce. Bottom line, everything we had was phenomenal. read more

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My husband and I came here on a Sunday night and it was packed. We were told that the plates were small and the waitress recommended ordering 5-6 plates to share. We ordered 6, but to our surprise, the serving sizes were actually pretty big. At least for the two of us. We ordered the Chefs salad, which was personally my favorite. Very flavorful dressing and a big pile of pecorino cheese, which I love. We also had the yellowtail sashimi, spicy tuna hand roll (comes with 4 seaweed squares for you to make your own) chicken wings (perfect crunch and sweetness), salmon aburri and the yakisoba (which we only had a bite of and took the rest to go because we were already full by the 3rd course.) But no complaints here. The food was fantastic, we just know not to order so much next time, or to come here completely famished. The decor was cool and modern, music was really loud... it was difficult to have a conversation without having to repeat ourselves, but the ambiance was still cozy. Waitress was attentive and friendly, although I wish she would have cleared the food crumbs in between courses because our table got pretty messy. All in all, we really enjoyed eating here, and it is definitely a nice addition to the neighborhood. We live about 7 minutes away, so we will definitely be back. read more

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Would give this place a 4.5 for the food but no option to select that. Fresh ingredients and wonderful mix of Asian flavors. The wings were tasty and wish it could be boneless as it was a little challenging to eat. The seafood pancake is a must if you like seafood. It's a casual dining space with a modish atmosphere. Our service staff member was great- she was attentive. Housekeeping: Restroom was clean. Valet or street parking available. Note- if celebrating a birthday or event, they charge a $5/person cake fee, even for cupcakes. read more

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I went with a large group and did a prefix menu here. The food was fantastic! Delicious izakaya style and the vibes were fire.

Budonoki deserves all of the praise and recognition for their tasty and innovative menu as well as their amazing atmosphere. We loved almost everything we ordered and we ordered a ton of items! The highlights for me were the sweet potato, chicken skewers, tuna handrolls, and the pork jowl. I would skip the sushi and naem personally. I liked the naem but found it overpriced for what you get, especially since this can be found at other mom and pop Thai restaurants! We loved it and can't wait to come back! read more

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Came here on a saturday night with a small group and had a very cute girls night. The drinks, the vibes, and the atmosphere - very cool and fun overall with early 2000s hip hop and rnb in the background. The food - mostly just nice and a little tiny in portion. It feels more like a place to chat with friends and get some light bites as opposed to focus more on the food, which is enjoyable, just not like wow-ing me too much. Great spot to go to before hitting up any bars for the rest of the night. For a group of 4, we got 5 dishes which felt like enough to us: -The unagi pressed sushi (8/10): nice sushi roll with an avocado mousse on top and tempura in the middle. The flavors were a bit muted to me because I'm used to having unagi sauce on top as well but good. -Budo-Gnocchi (8/10): interesting lol. The rice cakes were covered in a parmesan cream mousse-type thing which was a little more airy that I was used to, but it ended up tasting like rice cakes with a light cheese sauce on top. Tasty, very fusion-y. Nice flavor, just unexpected. -Iberico Pork Coppa (10/10): the best bite of the night - a beautiful salty crust on top of a tender pork with a good balance of fat and lean meat. A definite must order. -Chicken Wings (6/10): nice and crispy with a sweet and sour type sauce, kind of forgettable to me -Negima Skewers (7/10): tasty, just kind of steep in price for me - $16 for only 2 skewers The drinks: so cute and yummy! Girls Night Out (10/10): tasted like a sweet plum drink (not overly sweet), very memorable and came in the cutest cup (which is $150 if you steal it) Great vibes overall and a great place for a group - definitely get the iberico pork. read more

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Absolutely amazing food and stellar service. They have a small menu so there is focus on doing what they do right instead of spreading too wide. Usually a good sign when eating out Top 10 Restaurant in LA without a doubt! Will be back read more

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We ate more than what was photographed here but it wasn't on the table long enough to get photographed! This drink is the girls night out and they have an understandable 'stolen mug fee of $120' so cute + strong! The chicken wings were crispy and juicy and delicious, the Cesar salad had just the right amount of cheese on top. Felt like we were in someone's cool living room listening to early 2000s hip hop just loud enough to still have table conversations! Highly recommend this spot for dates or smallish groups! read more

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I've been a few times, always excellent. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu, great service too!

There are only a handful of restaurants in LA that truly stand out amongst the endless churn of intimate, trendy, up-and-coming places. And, I have to say -- Budonoki is truly worth the trip. It's "Silver Lake" in all the ways you'd expect (small plates, lively energy), but the one key difference is the food actually delivers. FOOD -- The menu reads like a late-night love letter to Japanese flavors with LA familiarity -- bright, charred, clean, messy in the right places -- and when it lands, it lands hard. All plates are quite small, so it's best to get multiple dishes to share. For my partner and I, we got 7 dishes (including a dessert) plus 2 drinks. That was the perfect amount for us, and we're generally light eaters. We got the Yellowtail Sashimi, Scallop Crudo, 6pc Wings, Charred Japanese Sweet Potato, Negima, Wagyu Zabuton, and Milk Tea Soft Serve for food, and Awa and Hyoketsu for drinks. Out of everything, the Yellowtail, Sweet Potato, and Nagima are a must -- truly some of the best dishes I've tasted in a long time. The only dish we could've done without was the Zabuton, just because all the other dishes outshined it (which says a lot). SERVICE -- What truly makes or breaks a restaurant is the service; and by god, do they know what they're doing. Our server Joe was attentive, witty, and an absolute gem of a person, as are the rest of the team. If the food didn't impress you enough, the staff will carry the rest. PARKING -- It's the middle of Silverlake, so street parking is all you're going to get. Definitely park on the side streets. OVERALL -- Budonoki is the kind of place you "discover" and immediately want to keep to yourself. Order like you're traveling: don't be precious, don't be conservative, don't pretend you're "not that hungry." Let the yellowtail and scallop do their quiet, surgical work, then let the wings and sweet potato indulge you for the rest of your evening. You'll fight for street parking, you'll circle, you'll mutter under your breath, but you'll walk out full, slightly buzzed, and reminded that LA, for all its noise and nonsense, can still surprise you with something real. read more

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Had a nice dinner at Budonoki in LA. The place has a cute vibe, and parking was easy. We grabbed a spot on a side street right away. We went right when they opened at 5pm on a Sunday (with reservations) and got seated fast. Service was great. Everyone was friendly and attentive, and our food came out quickly. We tried the spicy tuna handroll, scallop crudo, yakisoba, and budognocchi. The scallop and crudo were my favorites, super tasty. The budognocchi was good too. The only thing I didn't love was the yakisoba. The flavor was a little strong for me. I've had a simple street-style version before, so maybe that's just the style I prefer. Overall, we had a good experience here and would recommend it if you're in the mood for Japanese fusion. read more

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Girls Night Out best and cutest drink. Went here for an anniversary, staff was great. Wings and potato are a must, curry bun was good. There is nothing comparable to the Tokyo banana dessert read more

Budonoki - Cocktails July 2026 - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

gotta be my fav restaurant in LA. Maybe fav restaurant of all time? Been here like 5 times and every time its life changing mind altering yummy delicious. Got the arugula and mushroom salad, sweet potato, wagyu, gnocchi, black sesame soft serve, and sake. This def a place i bring family that comes in from out of town or a cool lil date. Our server at the bar was super friendly and approached us w a smile every time. Cant say enough good things about this place. I will be back many times read more

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So much hype on this place, especially after reading it was on many of the Top 2024 lists. Hard to get a reservation but after checking the website each day at noon, space opened up and we locked in. Valet parking very close by so no issue there - Seated quickly and we always choose the bar. Very happy to see that they had Popfuji - as Brouwerij West out of San Pedro is unfortunately closing. If you are lucky enough to find any of their beers, I recommend trying/buying before they are all gone. Service was very attentive and helpful. Had a fun time with their DIY salmon roll but both of their 'cut rolls' were more like crispy rice style without it being crispy. Everything was good but nothing was great which definitely did not live up to all the hype. The menu is also relatively small for dinner but reasonably priced. The best comparison I can give is this is very close to what RVR is in Venice, with a much smaller menu. I would come back to try a few more things but it would be more of a late night snack after drinks kind of thing. read more

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Fun vibe, indoor and outdoor seating, cool decorations, and beautiful tableware. It's a fun and lively vibe inside and seemed good for both groups and pairs. Came to Budonoki for a birthday dinner on a Friday night, which was quite busy but we had a reservation. We did ask for a different table than what was initially available though, since it was a table by the door and wasn't ideal. They were really great and just had a us wait a few extra minutes for a different table to become available. Once we were sat, our server was really nice and attentive. Everything on the menu came in shareable portions. We ordered the scallop crudo, chef's salad, budo-gnocchi, curry pan, wings, and grilled pork jowl. The scallop crudo was my favorite dish of the night. The fresh scallop with the cilantro vinaigrette topped with seasonal citrus was light, refreshing, and packed full of flavor. I would take a straight shot of that cilantro vinaigrette. So good! 9.5/10. The Chef's Salad was recommended by our server. Honestly did not expect it to come with a mountain of pecorino on top, but who doesn't like copious amounts of cheese? It was well balanced with the lemon miso vinaigrette, though I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again since the dish wasn't very special compared to some of the other offerings at the restaurant. 7/10. The Budo-gnocchi was quite nice, with a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with a mound of truffle and parmesan. I expected a bit more of a bite to the gnocchi, but I think it was supposed to be a gnocchi/rice cake hybrid. Flavors were good though. 7.5/10. The Curry Pan was lovely. The outside was light and crispy. Can't go wrong with a curry bun situation. The aji verde and pickled onions added a zest to the overall taste. 8.2/10. The wings had a lovely hot honey soy garlic butter sauce and were very tender. It's what I expected from the menu description. 8/10. The grilled pork jowl was up there in ranking for me. Lovely fatty pieces of pork that were cooked to a wonderful texture. The crying tiger sauce was tangy and sweet and the sticky rice completed the dish. 9/10. Also, we mentioned that we were celebrating a birthday, and our server gave us a cookie with a candle on it! It was very cute. I will say that it was a lot of food for two. But it was all delicious, the flavors were unique, and the quality was excellent. I'd love to come back a to try some of the other items! read more

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Tried Budonoki for the first time tonight with some friends after the Dodger game, and WOW what a hidden gem! The ambiance is cozy with dim lighting and chill lo-fi vibes, perfect for unwinding after a long day. Service was great! Super friendly staff :) The menu is tapas-style/izakaya, so everything is meant to be shared, which made it super fun for our group. The spicy tuna hand roll was such a cool DIY setup and everyone got their own nori wrap to assemblel. The arugula salad with crispy rice was absolutely to die for. We loved it so much that we ordered another one! The chicken wings were perfectly crispy and seasoned just right, and the sweet potato with miso butter was honestly mind-blowing and unlike anything I've ever tasted. Parking was surprisingly easy to find with plenty of street parking, and since we arrived late, valet wasn't available, but it wasn't an issue at all. All in all, this spot totally exceeded my expectations. Great food, chill vibes, and an awesome place to share dishes with friends. Definitely coming back!! read more

Budonoki - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

walked in on a saturday night, was able to sit at a table but they take walk-ins at the bar as well. service was great, street parking is limited but not too difficult to find. the food came out super quick, smaller portions meant to share but it was nice being able to try a variety of things. my favorite dish of the night was the yakisoba. highly recommend! read more

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Doorbusted Budonoki this past weekend like it was a Best Buy on Black Friday 2006. Managed to get a table right when they opened to order copious amounts of delicious food for our small party. My favorite of the night was the Japanese sweet potato, a buttery and savory bite so good that we ordered another round. The spicy tuna hand rolls were just as good with incredibly crispy nori sheets to make your own rolls as big or as small as you want. The chef's salad was massive with a lovely lemony vinaigrette and a BOATLOAD of ham oh god. Negima skewers had tender delicious chicken and thick green onion. A nice size skewer too but definitely get at least 2 orders. Pork jowl was a bit smaller than I would have expected and wasn't the most flavorful but had a nice crisp with white sticky rice. Yakisoba I did not love tbh. Tasted like a Big Mac with the sauce on it. Not my favorite but everything else was delicious. Service was also wonderful here. Sat outside near the heat lamp which was perfect as inside felt a bit cramped. Can't wait to come back with my friends who like raw food to eat as much sushi and crudo as we can without getting mercury poisoning read more

Budonoki - A SALAD - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love the vibes in here. Dark room with nice neon and ambient lighting. The service was quick and the server was super polite and willing to explain the whole menu. I will say the sukiyaki and the curry pan stole the show. The salmon was ok. Worth a try but not worth seconds. Their banana soft serve was incredibly memorable and should not be missed. Came for a birthday but no extras or "happy birthday" included. read more

An amazing time. All the reviews are true, the nicest staff ever. Shout out Yoshi and Lauren. The food is phenomenal, everything was delicious. Insanely delicious. Going to go back again soon. read more

I can't help it. I'm obsessed with Budonoki. It doesn't help that I adore the servers and chefs, it certainly doesn't help that it's some of the best food in LA, and the energy, ease, and nostalgically fun environment make it all too hard to stay away. Luckily, I don't want to stay away. Everything is delicious. Choosing a favorite is impossible but here are my top top dishes. Maitake Mushroom Seaweed Salad. It's salty, earthy, crisp, and fresh. Pickled shimeji for tang, nori dressing for that umami slap in the face. The Tiradito Handroll with hamachi, aji amarillo, avocado. It's silky, bright, and tastes luxurious. And the scallop crudo.. the scallops melt like butter and Chef changes the prep per season but it never misses. Budo-Gnocchi. Their semi titular dish. Black truffle. Shimeji. Parmesan. The chew, the richness, the depth-- it's divine. However for your "pasta" fix, I've been even more into the Yakisoba as of late. Now typically Yakisoba is not my go to. I don't love a stir fry. But this is like no other. We're talking sweet, savory, sticky umami bomb of Bulldog sauce with seared Wagyu and crispy-edged noodles. The Curry Pan. GOD this one is SO good. Wagyu beef, Japanese curry, cheese that pulls for miles, and the flakiest buttery empanada-like pastry. The aji verde sauce is a non negotiable with every bite. This dish is comfort. The hot honey soy garlic butter wings are perfect. The chicken negima is always a hit. The Wagyu Steak is a perfect dish. I crave this every week. It's one of my all time favorite steaks in Los Angeles. Now for my MUST ORDER. MUST. Charred Japanese Sweet Potato with miso koji butter and thinly chopped chives. This is the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes in utter bliss. Oh and do not forget the soft serve. Anyway- as you can tell. I am a mega fan. So thank you to the Budonoki team, ya'll make this place so so special. read more

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This is such a great restaurant for so many reasons. Last night was our second time going to Budonoki and we continue to be blown away. The first time we went it was just me and my wife on a much needed date night. The service was friendly, informative and impeccable. Our server (I forgot her name) brought out a tray of 4-5 different sakes for me to taste. They have a great selection. The "Budo-nokki" were standouts as well as the black sesame soft serve. Last night we brought my mom, niece and two year old daughter along. The restaurant is dark and hip as well as a little adventurous for our visitors (my daughter eats like a gourmand) so I was unsure if it was going to be the right choice. Miguel was an absolute rockstar! He's such an amazingly warm and considerate person and did a great job with suggestions and engaging my kid and my teenage niece. Standouts from last night include the char siu iberico, the tuna hand roll and the crazy delicious strawberry ume wine for dessert. Thank you so much Miguel for a fantastic meal! read more

Upon entering, the vibes are great, looks great, however it's a bit loud. Service was great, waiters are attentive. Not sure what the hype is about for the restaurant. It was simply alright. Overrated and overpriced. As for the food, it was fairly good. Not worth the price in my opinion. We ordered: Yellowtail sashimi special: 7/10 tasted delicious and buttery, texture was nice. Something felt like it was missing. For the price and taste id go elsewhere. Aburi salmon: 1000/10 absolutely best thing on the menu!! Sooo good & Melts in your mouth. It was spicy but delicious. Would go back and order five of these. Budo-Gnochii: 3/10 tasted like a glorified cheetoh puff. Unless you're into funk - then I recommend this plate. The mushrooms were good though. Steak frites: 6.7/10 steak was yummy. Peppercorn sauce was decent. The taste of the sauce was a bit overwhelming for the taste of the steak. For the price of the steak, I was expecting fresh fries, not frozen fries. Drinks: Girls night out: 9/10 based off the ingredients I thought the drink was going to be sweet. It was perfect! Tasted very fruity but not crazy sweet! Tokyo vice: 9/10 solid drink, came as a slushy. The whipped cream had a nutty flavor that complemented the drink perfectly. Overall experience 7/10. Don't think the hype is worth the experience. Save your money, For the fraction of the cost, I recommend Katsuya. They have amazing seafood quality, slightly bigger portions and not crazy expensive. read more

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I'm born and raised in Westlake / Echo Park, so I remember when the Budonoki building first went up and when the restaurant finally opened. I can't believe it took me this long to try it--because this place is truly incredible. The decor and ambiance took me to Japan. My buddy was visiting from Georgia and he's a big foodie. I've also traveled a lot for work and love exploring new spots, so we came in with high expectations. Budonoki exceeded every single one. The service is next-level--the staff goes out of their way every minute to make you feel taken care of. The food quality is outstanding. We ordered about 6-7 different dishes and every plate was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and perfectly cooked. I can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu. Their drink menu is also impressive. I ordered one of their signature cocktails and tried a special bottle of sake--both amazing. Sam at the bar took great care of me while I waited for my friend, and his hospitality set the tone for the whole night. I'm honestly blown away. Can't wait to return. Highly, highly recommend Budonoki. read more

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Honestly I feel like these days when you see a cool spot on instagram it rarely lives up to the hype but this place 1000% did!! The vibes were great it feels intimate and cozy and the music is on point. My cute mug made my day. The must haves were the fried yellowtail rib (it was a special), the salmon sushi, and the truffle rice cake read more

Budonoki - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was great. Service was fast and the bartender was also attentive. Ambiance is nice and great for a night out with someone special. Pricing was fair. I ordered the curry pan and the pressed sushi and my bill was $60~ with tax. Parking is just pricey at $14.30 with no validation. read more

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I cannot put into words how amazing this restaurant was!! The food and the ambiance were top tier. My first time at this restaurant and our server Hayden was a pleasure!! Incredible and flavorful food in a little nook of LA! Will definitely come back read more

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What a slay and she's here to stay!! Super cozy and ambient interior. You haveeeee to order the aburi salmon pressed sushi, I could have eaten like ten more. Curry in empanada style was interesting, not bad but could have done without. Gnocchi was so good omg, almost tasted like bacon? Loved it read more

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Very hipster young crowd here haha. Food was very unique with its fusion presentation but all very tasty. It was quite busy on a Friday so I recommend making a reservation so you won't have to wait an hour. Staff were all very nice, ambience is great too. This is a great spot to hang out and catch up with friends while drinking and eating. Food is presented more family style so everyone can share. We did street parking which wasn't too hard for a standards. read more

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Cozy, yet elegant atmosphere -- Budonoki serves as a lovely spot for an elevated sushi experience. The drinks are also great. If you're expecting big portions for what you pay for, however, you should look elsewhere. Food: 4.5/5 Price: 3/5 Experience: 4/5 read more

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Fun spot for dinner/ drinks. Would definitely recommend making a reservation in advance as it gets busy. Budonoki is dimly lit, with an intimate, modern vibe inside. The staff were all so friendly and provided great recommendations. The menu is limited but we loved everything we tried. It's tapas style, so meant to share several plates. The sweet potato may have been my favorite. The drinks were also delicious, and come in a fun animal mug. Would definitely recommend stopping by. read more

Everything was incredible from the service to the food to the ambience. Definitely save room for sake and dessert!